"Megami-Tensei" for the NES—the root of Shin Megami Tensei—had already entered its planning phase in 1985. The original novel, Megami Tensei, was completed by the summer of 1985. I remember showing the first galley proof, a Diazo print made by the editor, to Mr. Kazutoshi Ueda, a director of ATLUS, and discussing the possibility of a game adaptation. (to be continued)