Idun, also spelled Idunn, or Iduna (Old Norse: Iðunn), is a supporting demon character originating in Shin Megami Tensei V, and the Vengeance extension. She is based on a Norse Goddess of Harvest, Youth, Spring, Apples, and Rejuvenation. She visits Fairy Village to deliver the Golden Apples.
She is voiced by Ai Yoshikawa in Japanese Dub and Kaitlyn Robrock in English Dub. The latter also voiced Helm in Nikke: Goddess of Victory.
What Makes Her an Ensemble Dark Horse?[]
- Is generally a cute depiction of Idunn for having an idol gestures and mannerisms, being a Goddess of Youth also helps.
- Idun is generally an excellent support party member for Nahobino, providing any kinds of healing spell.
- Her design looks like a Little Red Riding Hood is a nod to an etymological connection to Idisi by a Germanic Fairy Tale writer, Jacob Grimm.
- Idunn is one of the few non-hostile demons towards Nahobino and any humans.
- She made an appearance in SMT Liberation DX2 as a Megami Race demon in The Tempter and the Golden Apples event because of her popularity.
Trivia[]
- Idun, Fionn mac Cumhail, and Manananggal are the ensemble dark horses originated from Shin Megami Tensei V.