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The [[Heroic Mime|silent protagonist]] of ''Innocent Sin'' and central character of the story. His affinity is with the Sun arcana, with [[Playing with Fire|Vulcanus]] as his starting Persona. Interestingly, he and Maya are the only protagonists in the ''Persona'' series to have canonical names (as opposed to the names given in the other mangas). However, the player has the option of renaming him at the start.
The [[Heroic Mime|silent protagonist]] of ''Innocent Sin'' and central character of the story. His affinity is with the Sun arcana, with [[Playing with Fire|Vulcanus]] as his starting Persona. Interestingly, he and Maya are the only protagonists in the ''Persona'' series to have canonical names (as opposed to the names given in the other mangas). However, the player has the option of renaming him at the start.


Tatsuya is a senior at Seven Sisters High School in Sumaru City, [[Ineffectual Loner|a rather aloof boy]] who doesn't have many friends, often preferring to be by himself and tool around with his treasured motorcycle. During a encounter with Eikichi "Captain Death/Death Boss" Mishina at Sumaru Prison (a live house where Eikichi's band "Gas Chamber" often practices) Tatsuya is attacked by Joker, an [[Urban Legends|urban legend]] who is said to grant the wish of anyone who dials their own cell phone number. He, along with the others, is knocked unconscious and awakens to his own Persona. He later joins forces with Maya and Yukino, an investigative duo from a local magazine who are also looking into the Joker case.
Tatsuya is a senior at Seven Sisters High School in Sumaru City, [[Ineffectual Loner|a rather aloof boy]] who doesn't have many friends, often preferring to be by himself and tool around with his treasured motorcycle. During a encounter with Eikichi "Captain Death/Death Boss" Mishina at Sumaru Prison (a live house where Eikichi's band "Gas Chamber" often practices), Tatsuya is attacked by Joker, an [[Urban Legends|urban legend]] who is said to grant the wish of anyone who dials their own cell phone number. He, along with the others, is knocked unconscious and awakens to his own Persona. He later joins forces with Maya and Yukino, an investigative duo from a local magazine who are also looking into the Joker case.


Eventually, Tatusya realizes that he and the rest of his team {{spoiler|knew each other as children, forming a masked clique nicknamed "The Masked Circle" (Masquerade in the fan translation of the PSX version)}}. This leads him to suspect {{spoiler|Jun Kurosu}}, the last remaining member of the clique, as the true identity of Joker. Soon afterward, {{spoiler|Jun is revealed as a puppet of Nyarlathotep, the entity which is manifesting rumors as reality}}. At the conclusion of the game, Tatsuya confronts Nyarlathotep in his domain, and in the ensuing struggle, {{spoiler|Maya is killed, fulfilling Nyarlathotep's prophecy and having everything outside of Sumaru City completely destroyed}}.
Eventually, Tatusya realizes that he and the rest of his team {{spoiler|knew each other as children, forming a masked clique nicknamed "The Masked Circle" (Masquerade in the fan translation of the PSX version)}}. This leads him to suspect {{spoiler|Jun Kurosu}}, the last remaining member of the clique, as the true identity of Joker. Soon afterward, {{spoiler|Jun is revealed as a puppet of Nyarlathotep, the entity which is manifesting rumors as reality}}. At the conclusion of the game, Tatsuya confronts Nyarlathotep in his domain, and in the ensuing struggle, {{spoiler|Maya is killed, fulfilling Nyarlathotep's prophecy and having everything outside of Sumaru City completely destroyed}}.


Faced with a [[dystopia]]n future, the group accepts an offer from Philemon to [[Laser-Guided Amnesia|erase their memories]] and rewind time. {{spoiler|At the last moment, however, Tatsuya can't bring himself to lose his friends forever and relents. This creates a [[Temporal Paradox]] wherein [[Merged Reality|the world is restored]], but Tatsuya retains his memories of the [[Alternate Timeline]] (the "Other Side"), allowing Nyarlathotep to repeat the cycle}}.
Faced with a [[dystopia]]n future, the group accepts an offer from Philemon to [[Laser-Guided Amnesia|erase their memories]] and rewind time. {{spoiler|At the last moment, however, Tatsuya can't bring himself to lose his friends forever and relents. This creates a [[Temporal Paradox]] wherein [[Merged Reality|the world is restored]], but Tatsuya retains his memories of the [[Alternate Timeline]] (the "Other Side"), allowing Nyarlathotep to repeat the cycle}}.


* [[Anime Hair]]: The dev team has joked that it's a helmet, and that he slips it off at night.
* [[Anime Hair]]: The dev team has joked that it's a helmet, and that he slips it off at night.
* [[Badass]]
* [[Badass]]:
** [[Badass Biker]]: Tatsuya's most treasured possession (second to his lighter, of course) is his motorcycle. He wears a red cyclist's jumpsuit for the entirety of ''Eternal Punishment''.
** [[Badass Biker]]: Tatsuya's most treasured possession (second to his lighter, of course) is his motorcycle. He wears a red cyclist's jumpsuit for the entirety of ''Eternal Punishment''.
** [[Heartbroken Badass]]: In ''Eternal Punishment'', {{spoiler|it's revealed not only did he care quite deeply for Maya, her horrifying end in ''Innocent Sin'' is why he's cares so much, as he doesn't want her to go through all that again, and on some level he loves her QUITE alot.}}
** [[Heartbroken Badass]]: In ''Eternal Punishment'', {{spoiler|it's revealed not only did he care quite deeply for Maya, her horrifying end in ''Innocent Sin'' is why he's cares so much, as he doesn't want her to go through all that again, and on some level, he loves her QUITE a lot}}.
* [[Bag of Spilling]]: Averted. In ''Eternal Punishment'', Tatsuya joins up at level 50, with his Ultimate persona Apollo in tow.
* [[Bag of Spilling]]: Averted. In ''Eternal Punishment'', Tatsuya joins up at level 50, with his Ultimate persona Apollo in tow.
** [[Old Save Bonus]]: If you have completed save data from ''Innocent Sin'', he'll start ''Eternal Punishment'' at the level he was there.
** [[Old Save Bonus]]: If you have completed save data from ''Innocent Sin'', he'll start ''Eternal Punishment'' at the level he was there.
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* [[Freak-Out]]: The losses at the end of ''Innocent Sin'' were simply too much to bear.
* [[Freak-Out]]: The losses at the end of ''Innocent Sin'' were simply too much to bear.
* [[Hello, Insert Name Here]]: Although "Tatsuya" is his canonical name, the player is given a choice of naming him.
* [[Hello, Insert Name Here]]: Although "Tatsuya" is his canonical name, the player is given a choice of naming him.
* [[The Hero]]
* [[The Hero]]:
** [[Hurting Hero]]
** [[Hurting Hero]]
* [[Heroic Mime]]: In the first game.
* [[Heroic Mime]]: In the first game.
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* [[I Will Protect Her]]: Towards Maya. It's what causes the most trouble in both games.
* [[I Will Protect Her]]: Towards Maya. It's what causes the most trouble in both games.
* [[Katanas Are Just Better]]
* [[Katanas Are Just Better]]
* [[Laser-Guided Amnesia]]: {{spoiler|His fate at the end of ''Eternal Punishment''. In his case, though, it's a blessing}}.
* [[Laser-Guided Amnesia]]: {{spoiler|His fate at the end of ''Eternal Punishment''. In his case though, it's a blessing}}.
* [[Law of Chromatic Superiority]]: A red cycling suit, which he wears in the sequel.
* [[Law of Chromatic Superiority]]: A red cycling suit, which he wears in the sequel.
* [[Love Hurts]]
* [[Love Hurts]]
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* [[My Greatest Second Chance]]
* [[My Greatest Second Chance]]
* [[Mysterious Protector]]: To Maya in the sequel.
* [[Mysterious Protector]]: To Maya in the sequel.
* [[Not So Stoic]]: See the [[Freak-Out]] entry.
* [[Not So Stoic]]: See the [[Freak-Out]] entry above.
* [[Number One Dime]]: A Zippo lighter he received from Jun as a child. The inscription reads, "The most important things can't be seen with the eyes", a quote from Jun's favorite book. The lighter is a memento of Jun's father. In exchange, Tatsuya gave Jun a wristwatch which belonged to his own father. Tatsuya is depicted flicking the Zippo lighter open and shut during whenever he's [[Idle Animation|idle]]
* [[Number One Dime]]: A Zippo lighter he received from Jun as a child. The inscription reads "The most important things can't be seen with the eyes", a quote from Jun's favorite book. The lighter is a memento of Jun's father. In exchange, Tatsuya gave Jun a wristwatch which belonged to his own father. Tatsuya is depicted flicking the Zippo lighter open and shut during whenever he's [[Idle Animation|idle]].
* [[One Head Taller]]: Between him and Jun, Tatsuya's the tall one. Actually, he's the [[Tall, Dark and Handsome|second-tallest]] of everyone in the group, Eikichi being the absolute tallest by almost two inches.
* [[One Head Taller]]: Between him and Jun, Tatsuya's the tall one. Actually, he's the [[Tall, Dark and Handsome|second-tallest]] of everyone in the group, Eikichi being the absolute tallest by almost two inches.
* [[Ripple-Effect-Proof Memory]]: By the end of ''Innocent Sin'', he's {{spoiler|literally the only person on Earth who recalls what happened}}.
* [[Ripple-Effect-Proof Memory]]: By the end of ''Innocent Sin'', he's {{spoiler|literally the only person on Earth who recalls what happened}}.
* [[Scars Are Forever]]: He has a knife wound on his back from when King Leo attacked him as a child. Tatsuya got him back, though.
* [[Scars Are Forever]]: He has a knife wound on his back from when King Leo attacked him as a child. Tatsuya got him back though.
* [[Set Right What Once Went Wrong]]
* [[Set Right What Once Went Wrong]]
* [[The Stoic]]: He's not cold-hearted, just shy and requires ''tons'' of personal space. He was a lot more outgoing and talkative as a kid.
* [[The Stoic]]: He's not cold-hearted, just shy and requires ''tons'' of personal space. He was a lot more outgoing and talkative as a kid.
* [[This Is Something He's Got to Do Himself]]: Repeatedly tries and fails to get Maya to drop the JOKER story.
* [[This Is Something He's Got to Do Himself]]: Repeatedly tries and fails to get Maya to drop the JOKER story.
** Not to metion in ''Innocent Sin'', this is necessary in order to allow the other party members to gain their Prime Personas.
** Not to metion in ''Innocent Sin'', this is necessary in order to allow the other party members to gain their Prime Personas.
* [[Three Amigos]]: Tatsuya, Lisa, and Eikichi (and [[Sixth Ranger|Jun]] makes four, adding Maya makes a [[Five-Man Band]]).
* [[Three Amigos]]: Tatsuya, Lisa and Eikichi (and [[Sixth Ranger|Jun]] makes four, adding Maya makes a [[Five-Man Band]]).
* [[Time Stands Still]]: When he performs Nova Kaiser<ref>Nova Cyther prior to the PSP release</ref> with Apollo
* [[Time Stands Still]]: When he performs Nova Kaiser<ref>Nova Cyther prior to the PSP release.</ref> with Apollo
* [[Troubled but Cute]]: Despite (or because of?) his standoffish personality, he's considered "cool" by the other students at Sevens and has cultivated a female following.
* [[Troubled but Cute]]: Despite (or because of?) his standoffish personality, he's considered "cool" by the other students at Sevens and has cultivated a female following.
* [[Universal Driver's License]]: Submarines? [[Mini-Mecha]]? '''[[Improbable Piloting Skills|Zeppelins]]?''' Not a problem.
* [[Universal Driver's License]]: Submarines? [[Mini-Mecha]]? '''[[Improbable Piloting Skills|Zeppelins]]?''' Not a problem.
** This is actually lampshaded by Katsuya, who protests that Tatsuya [[Are You Sure You Can Drive This Thing?|isn't licensed to drive a car]], much less a robot.
** This is actually lampshaded by Katsuya, who protests that Tatsuya [[Are You Sure You Can Drive This Thing?|isn't licensed to drive a car]], much less a robot.
* [[Victorious Childhood Friend]]: He has a choice between Lisa, Maya, or even Jun.
* [[Victorious Childhood Friend]]: He has a choice between Lisa, Maya or even Jun.
* [[Zen Survivor]]: He starts out like this in ''Eternal Punishment''. Expect plenty of [[Cryptic Conversation|cryptic clues]] and [[I Work Alone]].
* [[Zen Survivor]]: He starts out like this in ''Eternal Punishment''. Expect plenty of [[Cryptic Conversation|cryptic clues]] and [[I Work Alone]].


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Maya Amano is a journalist for Kismet Publishing, writing for the teen magazine ''Coolest''. Upon hearing rumors regarding a wish granting genie called Joker, Maya decides to investigate. The trail leads both Maya and her photographer/friend Yukino to Seven Sisters High, during which she meets Tatsuya Suou and the others, setting the stage for ''Innocent Sin''. Maya's Tarot arcana is Moon and her starting Persona is [[An Ice Person|Maia]].
Maya Amano is a journalist for Kismet Publishing, writing for the teen magazine ''Coolest''. Upon hearing rumors regarding a wish granting genie called Joker, Maya decides to investigate. The trail leads both Maya and her photographer/friend Yukino to Seven Sisters High, during which she meets Tatsuya Suou and the others, setting the stage for ''Innocent Sin''. Maya's Tarot arcana is Moon and her starting Persona is [[An Ice Person|Maia]].


Maya oftentimes finds herself taking a leadership role within the group, despite not being the protagonist. In Mt. Iwato, it is revealed that Maya {{spoiler|once knew the four teens as children. The group played together while wearing [[Sentai]], dubbing themselves as "The Masked Circle", with Maya as the eldest of them all. Maya was later imprisoned inside the Alaya Shrine by Eikichi, Lisa, and Jun, all upset over the news that she had to move and tried to keep her with them. Tatsuya was opposed to this idea, so they locked him in with her. It was only supposed to be for the night so she wouldn't move, but the deranged Tatsuya Sudou set the shrine ablaze, and Maya was rescued by Tatsuya when his Persona suddenly manifested when he tried to fight Sudou off}}. At the conclusion of the game, {{spoiler|Maya is fatally impaled by the Spear Of Longinus, fulfilling Nyarlathotep's dark prophecy and destroying the Earth. Philemon negates her death by rewinding time, giving Tatsuya an opportunity to avert these events}}.
Maya oftentimes finds herself taking a leadership role within the group despite not being the protagonist. In Mt. Iwato, it is revealed that Maya {{spoiler|once knew the four teens as children. The group played together while wearing [[Sentai]], dubbing themselves as "The Masked Circle", with Maya as the eldest of them all. Maya was later imprisoned inside the Alaya Shrine by Eikichi, Lisa and Jun, all upset over the news that she had to move and tried to keep her with them. Tatsuya was opposed to this idea, so they locked him in with her. It was only supposed to be for the night so she wouldn't move, but the deranged Tatsuya Sudou set the shrine ablaze, and Maya was rescued by Tatsuya when his Persona suddenly manifested when he tried to fight Sudou off}}. At the conclusion of the game, {{spoiler|Maya is fatally impaled by the Spear Of Longinus, fulfilling Nyarlathotep's dark prophecy and destroying the Earth. Philemon negates her death by rewinding time, giving Tatsuya an opportunity to avert these events}}.


Though she has forgotten the events of the previous game at the start of ''Eternal Punishment'', a chance meeting with Tatsuya Suou on the way to work stirs up feelings of deja vu in Maya. The feelings of familiarity intensify after she witnesses the JOKER unleashing demons inside Seven Sisters High. Tatsuya hands her a Sevens School Emblem and asks her to spread the rumor that it keeps the Joker away, and that she should try to forget about this incident for her own good. However, Maya chooses to press on, burning the emblem and going against his warning. Along with Ulala Serizawa, Katsuya Suou, and Baofu, she delves deeper into a convoluted series of events that she eventually realizes are those that parallel what she has experienced before in an alternate reality, and all just to sate her nagging curiosity over the "Deja Vu Boy".
Though she has forgotten the events of the previous game at the start of ''Eternal Punishment'', a chance meeting with Tatsuya Suou on the way to work stirs up feelings of deja vu in Maya. The feelings of familiarity intensify after she witnesses the JOKER unleashing demons inside Seven Sisters High. Tatsuya hands her a Sevens School Emblem and asks her to spread the rumor that it keeps the Joker away, and that she should try to forget about this incident for her own good. However, Maya chooses to press on, burning the emblem and going against his warning. Along with Ulala Serizawa, Katsuya Suou and Baofu, she delves deeper into a convoluted series of events that she eventually realizes are those that parallel what she has experienced before in an alternate reality, and all just to sate her nagging curiosity over the "Deja Vu Boy".


* [[Achey Scars]]: The scar on her abdomen which aches whenever JOKER is near. Little does she know {{spoiler|she was impaled by Okamura}}.
* [[Achey Scars]]: The scar on her abdomen which aches whenever JOKER is near. Little does she know {{spoiler|she was impaled by Okamura}}.
* [[Apologetic Attacker]]: Occasionally gives a mournful apology to the demons she just killed.
* [[Apologetic Attacker]]: Occasionally gives a mournful apology to the demons she just killed.
* [[Badass Adorable]]
* [[Badass Adorable]]
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* [[Catch Phrase]]: Ciao!♥
* [[Catch Phrase]]: Ciao!♥
* [[The Chick]]
* [[The Chick]]
* [[Cool Big Sis]]: Unbeknown to any of them, {{spoiler|Tatsuya, Lisa, and Eikichi previously knew Maya from childhood. Even as kids, she assumed this role over the group}}.
* [[Cool Big Sis]]: Unbeknown to any of them, {{spoiler|Tatsuya, Lisa and Eikichi previously knew Maya from childhood. Even as kids, she assumed this role over the group}}.
* [[Deceased Parents Are the Best]]: Maya's father, Masataka Amano, was a war correspondent who was killed in action. We never see her mother.
* [[Deceased Parents Are the Best]]: Maya's father Masataka Amano was a war correspondent who was killed in action. We never see her mother.
* {{spoiler|[[Died in Your Arms Tonight]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Died in Your Arms Tonight]]}}
* [[Drives Like Crazy]]
* [[Drives Like Crazy]]
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* [[Incorruptible Pure Pureness]]
* [[Incorruptible Pure Pureness]]
* [[Intrepid Reporter]]: In her [[Establishing Character Moment|introductory scene]], Maya literally introduces herself as this.
* [[Intrepid Reporter]]: In her [[Establishing Character Moment|introductory scene]], Maya literally introduces herself as this.
* [[Leitmotif]]: Two (eponymous) theme songs, the remix of which was included in Persona 3. [[Dark Reprise|Darkly Reprised]] in ''Innocent Sin's'' finale.
* [[Leitmotif]]: Two (eponymous) theme songs, the remix of which was included in ''Persona 3''. [[Dark Reprise|Darkly Reprised]] in ''Innocent Sin's'' finale.
** The [[Dark Reprise]] also shares similarities to a song earlier in the game, the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO7qIxtWR6g& Bomb] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6NdU2Xjqic& Shelter's music]. (Possible spoilers in the related videos!)
** The [[Dark Reprise]] also shares similarities to a song earlier in the game, the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO7qIxtWR6g& Bomb] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6NdU2Xjqic& Shelter's music]. (Possible spoilers in the related videos!)
* [[Married to the Job]]: It is implied that Masataka's absence has discouraged Maya from juggling work and relationships.
* [[Married to the Job]]: It is implied that Masataka's absence has discouraged Maya from juggling work and relationships.
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Maya means "illusion" in Hinduism and Sikhism, and her primary tarot association is The Moon, which also represents illusion. She has been shown to be [[Hurting Hero|hurting more]] [[Stepford Smiler|than she lets on]].
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Maya means "illusion" in Hinduism and Sikhism, and her primary tarot association is [[The Moon]], which also represents illusion. She has been shown to be [[Hurting Hero|hurting more]] [[Stepford Smiler|than she lets on]].
* [[Mini-Dress of Power]]
* [[Mini-Dress of Power]]
* [[Negated Moment of Awesome]]: Launching the zeppelin from the Sky Museum's roof seconds before the building explodes... only to then crash it into the ocean.
* [[Negated Moment of Awesome]]: Launching the zeppelin from the Sky Museum's roof seconds before the building explodes... only to then crash it into the ocean.
* [[Odd Friendship]]: Maya and Ulala. Their Contact option is even described as "Best Friends?" {{spoiler|until defeating Ulala as a boss.}}
* [[Odd Friendship]]: Maya and Ulala. Their Contact option is even described as "Best Friends?" {{spoiler|until defeating Ulala as a boss}}.
* [[Pink Means Feminine]]: Her guns!
* [[Pink Means Feminine]]: Her guns!
* {{spoiler|[[Plotline Death]]: Justified in that she was gored by ''the Spear of Longinus'', and thus her blood will keep flowing no matter what}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Plotline Death]]: Justified in that she was gored by ''the Spear of Longinus'', and thus her blood will keep flowing no matter what}}.
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* [[Universal Driver's License]]: Subverted. She THINKS she's got enough skill to have one.
* [[Universal Driver's License]]: Subverted. She THINKS she's got enough skill to have one.
* [[Betty and Veronica|The Veronica]]: To Lisa's Betty.
* [[Betty and Veronica|The Veronica]]: To Lisa's Betty.
* [[When She Smiles]]: In ''Innocent Sin,'' there's a scene of this in the Bomb Shelter. Maya showed Tatsuya her Mr. Bunbun charm, and he cracks a smile at it. She proceeds to comment that it's the first time she's ever seen him smile and that he's pretty cute when he does. Leads right to a [[Luminescent Blush]], which in turn triggers Maya's teasing contact command with him, where she ''tries'' to make him blush.
* [[When She Smiles]]: In ''Innocent Sin'', there's a scene of this in the Bomb Shelter. Maya showed Tatsuya her Mr. Bunbun charm, and he cracks a smile at it. She proceeds to comment that it's the first time she's ever seen him smile and that he's pretty cute when he does. Leads right to a [[Luminescent Blush]], which in turn triggers Maya's teasing contact command with him, where she ''tries'' to make him blush.
** Heck, that can almost be a subversion, since the focus is on the blush, not the smile.
** Heck, that can almost be a subversion, since the focus is on the blush, not the smile.
* [[Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?|Why Did It Have To Be Fire?]]: She has pyrophobia, thanks to {{spoiler|nearly dying at the shrine thanks to Tatsuya Sudou's arson.}} To gain her Prime Persona, you need to let her overcome this.
* [[Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?|Why Did It Have To Be Fire?]]: She has pyrophobia, thanks to {{spoiler|nearly dying at the shrine thanks to Tatsuya Sudou's arson}}. To gain her Prime Persona, you need to let her overcome this.
* [[Women Drivers]]: Maya thinks her driving license is universal and applies to {{spoiler|blimps and boats}}. Yukino warns the group not to let her drive a thing. Several scenes later, cue Maya driving a non-car vehicle...
* [[Women Drivers]]: Maya thinks her driving license is universal and applies to {{spoiler|blimps and boats}}. Yukino warns the group not to let her drive a thing. Several scenes later, cue Maya driving a non-car vehicle...
{{quote|'''Lisa & Eikichi''': [[Side Bet|CALLED IT!!!]]}}
{{quote|'''Lisa and Eikichi''': [[Side Bet|CALLED IT!!!]]}}


=== Lisa Silverman ===
=== Lisa Silverman ===
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* [[All of the Other Reindeer]]: Teased as a little girl for her blonde hair and blue eyes.
* [[All of the Other Reindeer]]: Teased as a little girl for her blonde hair and blue eyes.
* [[Amazingly Embarrassing Parents]]: Her mother, who renamed herself Akiko, behaves like a [[Yamato Nadeshiko]] despite being American. Her father is a [[Steven Seagal]] expy who lives in a traditionalist Japanese house, practices aikido, and wears a yukata constantly. He works as a director of a foreign trading company; ironically, his job requires him to wear a three-piece suit and speak English.
* [[Amazingly Embarrassing Parents]]: Her mother, who renamed herself Akiko, behaves like a [[Yamato Nadeshiko]] despite being American. Her father is a [[Steven Seagal]] expy who lives in a traditionalist Japanese house, practices aikido and wears a yukata constantly. He works as a director of a foreign trading company; ironically, his job requires him to wear a three-piece suit and speak English.
* [[Betty and Veronica|The Betty]]: To Maya's Veronica.
* [[Betty and Veronica|The Betty]]: To Maya's Veronica.
* [[The Big Guy]]
* [[The Big Guy]]
* [[Break the Cutie]]: {{spoiler|When confronted by her [[Evil Twin|Shadow]] it's revealed that Lisa dates older men for money and experiments with drugs}}.
* [[Break the Cutie]]: {{spoiler|When confronted by her [[Evil Twin|Shadow]], it's revealed that Lisa dates older men for money and experiments with drugs}}.
* [[But Not Too Foreign]]
* [[But Not Too Foreign]]
* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]: Her disconcertingly single-minded pursuit of Tatsuya. If Tatsuya shows affection toward Maya or Jun, instead, Lisa immediately runs over to Eikichi and decks him, with her Shadow turning it up to 11.
* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]: Her disconcertingly single-minded pursuit of Tatsuya. If Tatsuya shows affection toward Maya or Jun, instead, Lisa immediately runs over to Eikichi and decks him, with her Shadow turning it up to 11.
* [[Dark Secret]]: It's a little vague, but Lisa may have participated in [[wikipedia:Enjo kōsai|enjo kosai]]. Her Shadow intimates that Lisa's had a few sugar daddies, and tried drugs in the past.
* [[Dark Secret]]: It's a little vague, but Lisa may have participated in [[wikipedia:Enjo kōsai|enjo kosai]]. Her Shadow intimates that Lisa's had a few sugar daddies, and tried drugs in the past.
* [[Girl Posse]]: Asacchi and Miipo, her eventual in MUSES bandmates in MUSES. They're not really friends; Lisa is distrustful of them and treats them like hangers-on.
* [[Girl Posse]]: Asacchi and Miipo, her eventual in MUSES bandmates in MUSES. They're not really friends; Lisa is distrustful of them and treats them like hangers-on.
** However, she is genuinely upset at {{spoiler|them losing their identity to JOKER and becomes a true friend for them in the "other world".}}
** However, she is genuinely upset at {{spoiler|them losing their identity to JOKER and becomes a true friend for them in the "other world"}}.
* [[Gratuitous Foreign Language]]: A haphazard use of Cantonese, often saying "Aiya!" and other Chinese expressions.
* [[Gratuitous Foreign Language]]: A haphazard use of Cantonese, often saying "Aiya!" and other Chinese expressions.
* [[Hidden Depths]]
* [[Hidden Depths]]
* [[Idol Singer]]: Lisa gets roped into a [[Fake Band]] thanks to a rumor.
* [[Idol Singer]]: Lisa gets roped into a [[Fake Band]] thanks to a rumor.
* [[My Name Is Not Durwood]]: In a [[Volleying Insults|fit of anger]], Eikchi bestows upon her the nickname "[[Meaningful Name|Ginko]]". "Gin" means silver in Japanese, and taken from her last name. "-ko" is a common Japanese name suffix for females. Much to Lisa's chagrin, the name pretty much stuck. However, she is able to counter Eikichi by giving him the pejorative moniker "Captain Underwear"/"Undie Boss".
* [[My Name Is Not Durwood]]: In a [[Volleying Insults|fit of anger]], Eikchi bestows upon her the nickname "[[Meaningful Name|Ginko]]". "Gin" means silver in Japanese, and taken from her last name. "-ko" is a common Japanese name suffix for females. Much to Lisa's chagrin, the name pretty much stuck. However, she is able to counter Eikichi by giving him the pejorative moniker "Captain Underwear"/"Undie Boss".
* [[Peer Pressure Makes You Evil]]: Averted in ''Innocent Sin'', when she rejects joining the Masked Circle despite peer pressure from her friends. {{spoiler|Little does she know...}}
* [[Peer Pressure Makes You Evil]]: Averted in ''Innocent Sin'', when she rejects joining the Masked Circle despite peer pressure from her friends. {{spoiler|Little does she know}}...
* [[Power Fist]]
* [[Power Fist]]
* [[Rebellious Princess]]: Her Japanophile father raised her to be a [[Yamato Nadeshiko|traditional Japanese girl]]. Lisa wants none of it.
* [[Rebellious Princess]]: Her Japanophile father raised her to be a [[Yamato Nadeshiko|traditional Japanese girl]]. Lisa wants none of it.
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* [[Spoiled Sweet]]
* [[Spoiled Sweet]]
* [[Stephanie Sheh]]: In the 2011 PSP version port.
* [[Stephanie Sheh]]: In the 2011 PSP version port.
* [[Surprisingly Good English]]: Subverted: To her exasperation, everyone expects blonde-haired American Lisa Silverman to speak perfect English, but because she was raised in Japan by [[Otaku]] parents wishing for her to be a [[Yamato Nadeshiko]], she hardly knows any.
* [[Surprisingly Good English]]: Subverted: to her exasperation, everyone expects blonde-haired American Lisa Silverman to speak perfect English, but because she was raised in Japan by [[Otaku]] parents wishing for her to be a [[Yamato Nadeshiko]], she hardly knows any.
* [[Token Minority]]
* [[Token Minority]]
* [[Vitriolic Best Buds]]: With Eikichi. Both have derisive nicknames for each other, they can't be in the same room together without launching into [[Volleying Insults]], and Lisa frequently runs over and decks Eikichi whenever she's upset—regardless of whether he's responsible. However, when Lisa is revealed to have fallen into the unsavory hands of Prince Taurus, Eikichi states that they better go find them—before Lisa [[Hidden Badass|murders him]].
* [[Vitriolic Best Buds]]: With Eikichi. Both have derisive nicknames for each other, they can't be in the same room together without launching into [[Volleying Insults]], and Lisa frequently runs over and decks Eikichi whenever she's upset—regardless of whether he's responsible. However, when Lisa is revealed to have fallen into the unsavory hands of Prince Taurus, Eikichi states that they better go find them—before Lisa [[Hidden Badass|murders him]].
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* [[Agent Peacock]]: It is I, the beautiful magical Michel! Now eat lead.
* [[Agent Peacock]]: It is I, the beautiful magical Michel! Now eat lead.
* [[Authority Equals Asskicking]]: Subverted. When Sugimoto brands himself the "Chief" and spreads a rumor that he's [[Exact Words|stronger than Captain Death]], [[Curse Escape Clause|Eikichi simply rescinds his own title.]] [[No-Holds-Barred Beatdown|Commence beating]].
* [[Authority Equals Asskicking]]: Subverted. When Sugimoto brands himself the "Chief" and spreads a rumor that he's [[Exact Words|stronger than Captain Death]], [[Curse Escape Clause|Eikichi simply rescinds his own title]]. [[No-Holds-Barred Beatdown|Commence beating]].
* [[Badass]]: Became one on purpose to avoid being seen as a wimp.
* [[Badass]]: Became one on purpose to avoid being seen as a wimp.
** [[Take a Level In Badass]]: Does this both in his backstory and in the game itself.
** [[Take a Level In Badass]]: Does this both in his backstory and in the game itself.
* [[Berserk Button]]: Do not call him "[[They Call Me Mister Tibbs|Undie Boss]]".
* [[Berserk Button]]: Do not call him "[[They Call Me Mister Tibbs|Undie Boss]]".
** Or (PSX) Underpants Leader. ([[Captain Underpants]] is taken.)
** Or (PSX) Underpants Leader ([[Captain Underpants]] is taken).
* [[Boisterous Bruiser]]
* [[Boisterous Bruiser]]
* [[Bruiser with a Soft Center]]: Though outwardly self-centered and cocky, Eikichi takes his role as the school leader very seriously, and actively looks out for the welfare of his friends and classmates. He even breaks into a high-security lab to save ''Sugimoto'', of all people.
* [[Bruiser with a Soft Center]]: Though outwardly self-centered and cocky, Eikichi takes his role as the school leader very seriously, and actively looks out for the welfare of his friends and classmates. He even breaks into a high-security lab to save ''Sugimoto'', of all people.
* [[Bully Hunter]]: Has never forgotten his torments as a kid, and has made it his mission to strike fear in bullies' hearts.
* [[Bully Hunter]]: Has never forgotten his torments as a kid, and has made it his mission to strike fear in bullies' hearts.
* [[Clark Kenting]]: According to Word of God, Eikichi's dad would throw a fit if he saw Eikichi's getup. So, Eikichi sneaks out of his house every morning, goes to a public restroom, dyes his hair blue, puts on his makeup and jewelry, and then goes to school. On the way home, he reverses the process(!), and Kankichi Michina is apparently oblivious to his son's transformations.
* [[Clark Kenting]]: According to [[Word of God]], Eikichi's dad would throw a fit if he saw Eikichi's getup. So, Eikichi sneaks out of his house every morning, goes to a public restroom, dyes his hair blue, puts on his makeup and jewelry, and then goes to school. On the way home, he reverses the process(!), and Kankichi Michina is apparently oblivious to his son's transformations.
* [[Dark Is Not Evil]]: His Tarot arcana is Death, after all. Also, his first impression is that of a self-centered [[Jerkass]] when [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold|actually...]]
* [[Dark Is Not Evil]]: His Tarot arcana is Death, after all. Also, his first impression is that of a self-centered [[Jerkass]] when [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold|actually...]]
* [[Does Not Like Spam]]: The son of a sushi chef—and he hates sushi.
* [[Does Not Like Spam]]: The son of a sushi chef, and he hates sushi.
* [[Dreadful Musician]]: Nobody in his band can play instruments. Eikichi believes they will achieve fame through his vocals alone.
* [[Dreadful Musician]]: Nobody in his band can play instruments. Eikichi believes they will achieve fame through his vocals alone.
** According to the TV station ''Who's Who'' in ''Persona 3'', Eikichi wound up training to take over the sushi shop, so apparently that plan didn't take off.
** According to the TV station ''Who's Who'' in ''Persona 3'', Eikichi wound up training to take over the sushi shop, so apparently that plan didn't take off.
** However ''Who's Who'' also mention that he's a band leader along with being a sushi chef.
** However, ''Who's Who'' also mention that he's a band leader along with being a sushi chef.
* [[Gratuitous English|Gratuitous Engrish]]: "HELLO, BABY", "OHKEI EBURIBODY", "MAI SUITO SUITO HANIIS", "MAI FURENZU", among many others.
* [[Gratuitous English|Gratuitous Engrish]]: "HELLO, BABY", "OHKEI EBURIBODY", "MAI SUITO SUITO HANIIS", "MAI FURENZU", among many others.
** It's surprising that it isn't a [[Memetic Mutation|full-blooded meme]].
** It's surprising that it isn't a [[Memetic Mutation|full-blooded meme]].
* [[Height Equals Badassery]]: Eikichi is the tallest character playable character in Persona 2. Actually, he's the tallest playable character in all the Persona games.
* [[Height Equals Badassery]]: Eikichi is the tallest character playable character in ''Persona 2''. Actually, he's the tallest playable character in all the ''Persona'' games.
* [[Hot-Blooded]]
* [[Hot-Blooded]]
* [[I Am the Band]]: His original bandmates don't even merit profile pics. (well, ''one'' of them does).
* [[I Am the Band]]: His original bandmates don't even merit profile pics (well, ''one'' of them does).
* [[Idiot Hero]]: Behaves like he's on-stage ''all the time''.
* [[Idiot Hero]]: Behaves like he's on-stage ''all the time''.
* [[Insistent Terminology]]: Prefers to be referred to by his stage name, [[Gender Blender Name|Michel]]. But you can call him "[[Try to Fit That on A Business Card|beautiful awesome Master Michel]]."
* [[Insistent Terminology]]: Prefers to be referred to by his stage name, [[Gender Blender Name|Michel]]. But you can call him "[[Try to Fit That on A Business Card|beautiful awesome Master Michel]]".
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: [[Hidden Depths|Ohhhhhh yes]].
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: [[Hidden Depths|Ohhhhhh yes]].
* [[The Lancer]]
* [[The Lancer]]
* [[Leaning on the Fourth Wall]] / [[Who Writes This Crap?]]:
* [[Leaning on the Fourth Wall]]/[[Who Writes This Crap?]]:
{{quote|"We ain't in some kinda video game, are we? It ''is'' gonna be the 21st century, right? Come on, "[[Wake Up, Go to School, Save the World|high school kids fight with the fate of the world hanging in the balance]]"?" (PSX fan translation)<br />
{{quote|"We ain't in some kinda video game, are we? It ''is'' gonna be the 21st century, right? Come on, "[[Wake Up, Go to School, Save the World|high school kids fight with the fate of the world hanging in the balance]]"?" (PSX fan translation)<br />
"This ain't a video game, you know? We're nearly into the 21st century here. Why are high schoolers fighting to save the world?" (PSP translation) }}
"This ain't a video game, you know? We're nearly into the 21st century here. Why are high schoolers fighting to save the world?" (PSP translation)}}
* [[Man in a Kilt]]
* [[Man in a Kilt]]
* [[Multicolored Hair]]: He looks like a kitchen match.
* [[Multicolored Hair]]: He looks like a kitchen match.
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* [[Nonuniform Uniform]]: School dress code don't say nuthin' 'bout kilts!
* [[Nonuniform Uniform]]: School dress code don't say nuthin' 'bout kilts!
* [[Only Sane Man]]: Compared to the [[Freudian Excuse|rest]] [[Stepford Smiler|of]] [[Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds|the]] [[Dysfunction Junction|cast]], his issues are pretty normal.
* [[Only Sane Man]]: Compared to the [[Freudian Excuse|rest]] [[Stepford Smiler|of]] [[Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds|the]] [[Dysfunction Junction|cast]], his issues are pretty normal.
** His "problems" can be summarized as: ''Oh no! I used to be fat!'' '''[[Took a Level in Badass|NOW I'M A BADASS!]]''' {{spoiler|Also, I'm scared of my dad not approving of my Visual Kei band.}}
** His "problems" can be summarized as: ''Oh no! I used to be fat!'' '''[[Took a Level in Badass|NOW I'M A BADASS!]]''' {{spoiler|Also, I'm scared of my dad not approving of my Visual Kei band}}.
* [[Plucky Comic Relief]]
* [[Plucky Comic Relief]]
* [[The Rock Star]]
* [[The Rock Star]]
* [[Save the Villain]]: Eikichi breaks into Guido's lab and risks his life to save Sugimoto, all because Eikichi is the school's "Boss" and he feels it's his duty to look out for his classmates, even the ones who want to kill him.
* [[Save the Villain]]: Eikichi breaks into Guido's lab and risks his life to save Sugimoto, all because Eikichi is the school's "Boss", and he feels it's his duty to look out for his classmates, even the ones who want to kill him.
* [[Senseless Violins]]: His weapon? A [[Gatling Good|gatling gun]] concealed within a guitar case.
* [[Senseless Violins]]: His weapon? A [[Gatling Good|gatling gun]] concealed within a guitar case.
* [[Sensory Abuse]]: Eikichi's laughably-bad synth song, "Luv Beam". Though to be honest, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi5dSZZIYQA the actual CD version] is [[Ear Worm|really catchy]].
* [[Sensory Abuse]]: Eikichi's laughably-bad synth song "Luv Beam". Though to be honest, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi5dSZZIYQA the actual CD version] is [[Ear Worm|really catchy]].
* [[Spiky Hair]]
* [[Spiky Hair]]
* [[Summon Backup Dancers]]: In his Contact option "Death By Song", Eikichi busts out a mic, summoning both Tatsuya ''and'' Jun to play backup.
* [[Summon Backup Dancers]]: In his Contact option "Death By Song", Eikichi busts out a mic, summoning both Tatsuya ''and'' Jun to play backup.
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{{quote|'''Maya''': Hm...there's something fishy going on…
{{quote|'''Maya''': Hm...there's something fishy going on…
'''Eikichi''': It's not a lie, babes! [[What an Idiot!|I'm not looking for the principal of Sevens, nor was I stepped on by the Joker!]]<br />
'''Eikichi''': It's not a lie, babes! [[What an Idiot!|I'm not looking for the principal of Sevens, nor was I stepped on by the Joker!]]<br />
'''Maya''': [[Captain Obvious|You know something about the Joker, don't you?!]] }}
'''Maya''': [[Captain Obvious|You know something about the Joker, don't you?!]]}}
* [[This Is My Side]]: Another of his Contact options.
* [[This Is My Side]]: Another of his Contact options.
* [[Took a Level in Badass]]: Eikichi takes every measure to erase his original persona as a chubby, shy loser.
* [[Took a Level in Badass]]: Eikichi takes every measure to erase his original persona as a chubby, shy loser.
* [[Troy Baker]]: In the 2011 PSP version port.
* [[Troy Baker]]: In the 2011 PSP version port.
** Combined with his Japanese voice being [[Kosuke Toriumi]], it means that Eikichi shares both voices with [[Tales of Vesperia|Yuri Lowell]]
** Combined with his Japanese voice being [[Kosuke Toriumi]], it means that Eikichi shares both voices with [[Tales of Vesperia|Yuri Lowell]].
* [["Well Done, Son" Guy]]: Lives in mortal fear of his traditionalist father seeing him wearing makeup.
* [["Well Done, Son" Guy]]: Lives in mortal fear of his traditionalist father seeing him wearing makeup.


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Jun is a loner student at Kasugayama High School. He used to attend Seven Sisters, the school where his father teaches World History. When Jun awakened to his Persona, [[Bullying a Dragon|he used it to injure some kids who were bullying him]], and was soon transferred to Kasugayama High School. Jun's Tarot arcana is Fortune, and his starting Persona is [[Blow You Away|Hermes]]/ {{spoiler|Nyarlathotep}}. As a child, Jun exchanged mementos with a young Tatsuya Suou, who was his playmate at the Alaya Shrine. Jun gave him an engraved zippo lighter, while Tatsuya presented Jun with his father's silver wristwatch.
Jun is a loner student at Kasugayama High School. He used to attend Seven Sisters, the school where his father teaches World History. When Jun awakened to his Persona, [[Bullying a Dragon|he used it to injure some kids who were bullying him]], and was soon transferred to Kasugayama High School. Jun's Tarot arcana is Fortune, and his starting Persona is [[Blow You Away|Hermes]]/{{spoiler|Nyarlathotep}}. As a child, Jun exchanged mementos with a young Tatsuya Suou, who was his playmate at the Alaya Shrine. Jun gave him an engraved zippo lighter, while Tatsuya presented Jun with his father's silver wristwatch.


His mother, Junko Kurosu is a selfish actress who cared more about revitalizing her career than taking care of her family. Jun's father, Akinari Kashihara, died before the game begins. Junko spread rumors of her husband being a deadbeat parent, leading to a widespread belief that Kashihara was a dangerous crackpot. Following his father's death, Jun adopted his mother's maiden name, Kurosu.
His mother Junko Kurosu is a selfish actress who cared more about revitalizing her career than taking care of her family. Jun's father Akinari Kashihara died before the game begins. Junko spread rumors of her husband being a deadbeat parent, leading to a widespread belief that Kashihara was a dangerous crackpot. Following his father's death, Jun adopted his mother's maiden name Kurosu.


Jun ran away from his mother's house at the age of seventeen and began to manipulate rumours in order to {{spoiler|become the Joker; once he did, he acted under direct guidance from Nyarlathotep, who played on his traumatic memories of watching Maya get locked inside in the burning Alaya Shrine. Unaware that Maya survived the fire, he grew to resent his former playmates, whom he blamed for letting his surrogate mother Maya die. He is rescued from this state by Tatsuya Suou and the rest of the party, from then on working with them to undo the damage he did as Joker}}.
Jun ran away from his mother's house at the age of seventeen and began to manipulate rumours in order to {{spoiler|become the Joker; once he did, he acted under direct guidance from Nyarlathotep, who played on his traumatic memories of watching Maya get locked inside in the burning Alaya Shrine. Unaware that Maya survived the fire, he grew to resent his former playmates, whom he blamed for letting his surrogate mother Maya die. He is rescued from this state by Tatsuya Suou and the rest of the party, from then on working with them to undo the damage he did as Joker}}.


In ''Eternal Punishment'', Jun's father is alive, and his family life is more tranquil. Jun is lured to the Sky Museum by King Leo, hoping to jog Jun's memories of the Other Side. Jun unwittingly works against Leo by helping Maya's party to rescue the schoolchildren who were having their field trip there.
In ''Eternal Punishment'', Jun's father is alive, and his family life is more tranquil. Jun is lured to the Sky Museum by King Leo, hoping to jog Jun's memories of the Other Side. Jun unwittingly works against Leo by helping Maya's party to rescue the schoolchildren who were having their field trip there.


* [[The Atoner]]
* [[The Atoner]]
* [[Attractive Bent Gender]]: His official profile states that [[Crossdresser|crossdressing]] is one of his talents, to the point where he looks better in a dress than most girls, and his group demon negotiation contract with Lisa involves her jumping him and putting makeup on him...and then getting depressed over how much prettier he is then her.
* [[Attractive Bent Gender]]: His official profile states that [[Crossdresser|crossdressing]] is one of his talents, to the point where he looks better in a dress than most girls, and his group demon negotiation contract with Lisa involves her jumping him and putting makeup on him... and then getting depressed over how much prettier he is then her.
* [[Badass]]
* [[Badass]]
** [[Badass Bookworm]]
** [[Badass Bookworm]]
** [[Cultured Badass]]: This guys kicks ass with [[Suck My Rose|flowers]].
** [[Cultured Badass]]: This guys kicks ass with [[Suck My Rose|flowers]].
** [[Four-Star Badass]]: {{spoiler|As leader of the Masked Circle, which he orders to face down The Last Battalion in ''Innocent Sin''}}
** [[Four-Star Badass]]: {{spoiler|As leader of the Masked Circle, which he orders to face down The Last Battalion in ''Innocent Sin''}}.
* [[Be Careful What You Wish For]]: For years, {{spoiler|Nyarlathotep has impersonated the dead Akinari Kashihara}}, having assumed all the ideal characteristics Jun wished for in a father.
* [[Be Careful What You Wish For]]: For years, {{spoiler|Nyarlathotep has impersonated the dead Akinari Kashihara}}, having assumed all the ideal characteristics Jun wished for in a father.
* [[Best Served Cold]]: {{spoiler|Jun crafted his Joker identity in order to wreak revenge on Tatsuya, Lisa, and Eikichi, whom he blames for Maya Amano's 'death'}}.
* [[Best Served Cold]]: {{spoiler|Jun crafted his Joker identity in order to wreak revenge on Tatsuya, Lisa and Eikichi, whom he blames for Maya Amano's 'death'}}.
* [[Beware the Nice Ones]]
* [[Beware the Nice Ones]]
* [[Bishonen]]
* [[Bishonen]]
* [[Bullying a Dragon]]: Jun is quite intelligent, but was shipped off to Kasaguyama High School for delinquents. Why? His Persona maimed everyone who ever dared to bully him.
* [[Bullying a Dragon]]: Jun is quite intelligent, but was shipped off to Kasaguyama High School for delinquents. Why? His Persona maimed everyone who ever dared to bully him.
* [[Captain Ersatz]]: He seems to be based on Simone Verdricci, from ''[[Suikoden II]]'', because they use the same weapon (Throwing Flower). Also somewhat reminiscent of Kurama from Yu Yu Hakusho, as an effeminate pretty boy who uses flowers as weapons.
* [[Captain Ersatz]]: He seems to be based on Simone Verdricci, from ''[[Suikoden II]]'' because they use the same weapon (Throwing Flower). Also somewhat reminiscent of Kurama from ''Yu Yu Hakusho'', as an effeminate pretty boy who uses flowers as weapons.
* [[Changing Clothes Is a Free Action]]: {{spoiler|The Joker}} is like a Persona; he can summon his costume on command, rather than ducking into a room to change.
* [[Changing Clothes Is a Free Action]]: {{spoiler|The Joker}} is like a Persona: he can summon his costume on command, rather than ducking into a room to change.
* [[Closet Key]]: To Tatsuya, of course. Jun looks and acts as if he's never ''seen'' a closet, much less been in one.
* [[Closet Key]]: To Tatsuya, of course. Jun looks and acts as if he's never ''seen'' a closet, much less been in one.
* {{spoiler|[[Dark Messiah]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Dark Messiah]]}}
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* [[Easily Forgiven]]
* [[Easily Forgiven]]
* {{spoiler|[[Enemy Mime]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Enemy Mime]]}}
* [[Flower Motifs]]: Jun is fluent in Hanakotoba, or "flower language". {{spoiler|As Joker, the flowers become his [[Calling Card]]}}.
* [[Flower Motifs]]: Jun is fluent in Hanakotoba, or "flower language". {{spoiler|As Joker, the flowers become his [[Calling Card]]}}.
* [[Forgotten Friend, New Foe]]
* [[Forgotten Friend, New Foe]]
* [[Freudian Excuse]]: His mother Junko basically abandoned him after her husband's death and chased after a bunch of younger boyfriends, so Jun became a latchkey kid.
* [[Freudian Excuse]]: His mother Junko basically abandoned him after her husband's death and chased after a bunch of younger boyfriends, so Jun became a latchkey kid.
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* [[Number One Dime]]: A watch given to him by Tatsuya when they were children. In exchange, Jun traded his Zippo lighter.
* [[Number One Dime]]: A watch given to him by Tatsuya when they were children. In exchange, Jun traded his Zippo lighter.
* [[One-Winged Angel]]: Defeating him the first time causes Jun to be {{spoiler|possessed by Nyarlathotep, becoming the Angel Joker}}.
* [[One-Winged Angel]]: Defeating him the first time causes Jun to be {{spoiler|possessed by Nyarlathotep, becoming the Angel Joker}}.
* [[Parental Abandonment]] / [[Parental Neglect]]: See "Freudian Excuse".
* [[Parental Abandonment]]/[[Parental Neglect]]: See [[Freudian Excuse]] above.
* [[Peek-a-Bangs]]
* [[Peek-a-Bangs]]
* [[Single-Target Sexuality]]: Although he is indeed effeminate in both his appearance and personal hobbies, it is somewhat implied that he is this towards Tatsuya rather than being outright homosexual, because Tatsuya was the only one who cared for him in his past while everyone else ignored or hated him, at least until he met the rest of the protagonists.
* [[Single-Target Sexuality]]: Although he is indeed effeminate in both his appearance and personal hobbies, it is somewhat implied that he is this towards Tatsuya rather than being outright homosexual because Tatsuya was the only one who cared for him in his past while everyone else ignored or hated him, at least until he met the rest of the protagonists.
* [[Sixth Ranger]]
* [[Sixth Ranger]]
* [[The Smart Guy]]
* [[The Smart Guy]]
* [[Something About a Rose]]: Wears a yellow flower in his lapel pocket.
* [[Something About a Rose]]: Wears a yellow flower in his lapel pocket.
* {{spoiler|[[Utopia Justifies the Means]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Utopia Justifies the Means]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Voice of the Legion]]: Joker in ''Innocent Sin'' fits this. However, this may also be a way to hide his actual gender, as for a somewhat solid portion of the plot, Lisa (and later the other characters for a few minutes) believe that Joker is the little girl they left to die ten years ago. However, that's quickly refuted by Maya, who reveals herself to be one and the same.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Voice of the Legion]]: Joker in ''Innocent Sin'' fits this. However, this may also be a way to hide his actual gender, as for a somewhat solid portion of the plot, Lisa (and later the other characters for a few minutes) believe that Joker is the little girl they left to die ten years ago. However, that's quickly refuted by Maya, who reveals herself to be one and the same}}.


=== Yukino Mayuzumi ===
=== Yukino Mayuzumi ===
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In ''Eternal Punishment'', Yukino is downgraded to a supporting character. She assists in Maya's current assignment by getting in touch with her former teacher Saeko Takami, who now works at Seven Sisters High School. Yukino will rejoin the rest of her former classmates later in the game, fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.
In ''Eternal Punishment'', Yukino is downgraded to a supporting character. She assists in Maya's current assignment by getting in touch with her former teacher Saeko Takami, who now works at Seven Sisters High School. Yukino will rejoin the rest of her former classmates later in the game, fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.


* [[All Love Is Unrequited]]: Harbors an unspoken crush on her mentor, Fujii Shunsuke.
* [[All Love Is Unrequited]]: Harbors an unspoken crush on her mentor Fujii Shunsuke.
* [[Badass]]
* [[Badass]]
** [[Retired Badass]]: Former gang kid, so she was badass in a different way before being a good guy, as pointed out from the first game. Becomes a straighter example of this in ''Eternal Punishment'', in which she becomes a minor character.
** [[Retired Badass]]: Former gang kid, so she was badass in a different way before being a good guy, as pointed out from the first game. Becomes a straighter example of this in ''Eternal Punishment'', in which she becomes a minor character.
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* [[Camera Fiend]]
* [[Camera Fiend]]
* [[Cool Big Sis]]: Functions more like this than her former role as [[Team Mom]] in the first game, though she is rather [[Deadpan Snarker]] version of this.
* [[Cool Big Sis]]: Functions more like this than her former role as [[Team Mom]] in the first game, though she is rather [[Deadpan Snarker]] version of this.
* [[Dangerously Close Shave]]: Her weapon of choice (It makes more sense if you've played the first game).
* [[Dangerously Close Shave]]: Her weapon of choice (it makes more sense if you've played the first game).
* [[Demoted to Extra]]: In ''Eternal Punishment'' {{spoiler|, but considering what she went through in ''Innocent Sin'', this is arguably a blessing.}}
* [[Demoted to Extra]]: In ''Eternal Punishment'', {{spoiler|but considering what she went through in ''Innocent Sin'', this is arguably a blessing}}.
* [[Oedipus Complex|Elektra Complex]]: She's got daddy issues, just like everybody else in ''Innocent Sin''.
* [[Oedipus Complex|Elektra Complex]]: She's got daddy issues, just like everybody else in ''Innocent Sin''.
* [[Guest Star Party Member]]: {{spoiler|Not exactly "guest star" because she leaves the party only after 2/3 of the game.}}
* [[Guest Star Party Member]]: {{spoiler|Not exactly "guest star" because she leaves the party only after 2/3 of the game}}.
* [[Heroic BSOD]]: {{spoiler|Yukino, after her boss/mentor Fujii dies during the Nazi invasion. If you choose not to take Yukino with you, her guilt is compounded by Anna Yoshizaka's suicide, leading to an irrevocable [[Despair Event Horizon]]}}.
* [[Heroic BSOD]]: {{spoiler|Yukino, after her boss/mentor Fujii dies during the Nazi invasion. If you choose not to take Yukino with you, her guilt is compounded by Anna Yoshizaka's suicide, leading to an irrevocable [[Despair Event Horizon]]}}.
* [[Nice Guy|Nice Girl]]
* [[Nice Guy|Nice Girl]]
* [[Nice Hat]]
* [[Nice Hat]]
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* [[Pretty Fly for a White Guy|Pretty Fly For A Kawaii]]
* [[Pretty Fly for a White Guy|Pretty Fly For A Kawaii]]
* [[Tomboy]]: She tries to play it down in Fujii's presence.
* [[Tomboy]]: She tries to play it down in Fujii's presence.
* [[Tough Love]]: [[Cool Big Sis|Even when she talks to demons she gives them this treatment]].
* [[Tough Love]]: [[Cool Big Sis|Even when she talks to demons, she gives them this treatment]].
* [[You Remind Me of X]]: Yukino sees something of herself in Anna Yoshizaka, a delinquent at the [[Start of Darkness]].
* [[You Remind Me of X]]: Yukino sees something of herself in Anna Yoshizaka, a delinquent at the [[Start of Darkness]].


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Katsuya Suou is a Detective of the Kounan Police Department. His current rank is Sergeant of the Homicide Division. His Tarot arcana is Justice, and his starting Persona is [[Playing with Fire|Helios]]. Katsuya is very straight-laced, even in the face of paranormal activity (he often wonders aloud whether the penal code can apply to demons). Katsuya cares a great deal for his brother, and gets depressed very easily if Tatsuya spurns his help. After a confrontation with the JOKER at Seven Sisters High School, Katsuya invites Maya and her friend Ulala to join him in his investigation so he can ensure their safety. It is implied he has romantic feelings toward Maya Amano, but politeness forbids him from acting upon it.
Katsuya Suou is a Detective of the Kounan Police Department. His current rank is Sergeant of the Homicide Division. His Tarot arcana is Justice, and his starting Persona is [[Playing with Fire|Helios]]. Katsuya is very straight-laced, even in the face of paranormal activity (he often wonders aloud whether the penal code can apply to demons). Katsuya cares a great deal for his brother, and gets depressed very easily if Tatsuya spurns his help. After a confrontation with the JOKER at Seven Sisters High School, Katsuya invites Maya and her friend Ulala to join him in his investigation so he can ensure their safety. It is implied he has romantic feelings toward Maya Amano, but politeness forbids him from acting upon it.


* [[Adorkable]]: He's a cop who wonders if the penal code applies to demons, and ''he will even interrogate them as a contact option!'' Her also has a HUGE crush on {{spoiler|Maya Amano}}, and because he's got a crippling case of [[Cannot Spit It Out]], he calls her {{spoiler|Ms. Amano}}, even towards the end of the game.
* [[Adorkable]]: He's a cop who wonders if the penal code applies to demons, and ''he will even interrogate them as a contact option''! Her also has a HUGE crush on {{spoiler|Maya Amano}}, and because he's got a crippling case of [[Cannot Spit It Out]], he calls her {{spoiler|Ms. Amano}}, even towards the end of the game.
* [[Agent Scully]]
* [[Agent Scully]]
* [[Aloof Big Brother]]: In ''Innocent Sin'', Tatsuya's big brother Katsuya appears to be a cold-hearted jerk preoccupied with his job. However, ''Eternal Punishment'' subverts this showing us that from Katsuya's point of view he's trying his best to be a good brother, and Tatsuya is the one causing the problems.
* [[Aloof Big Brother]]: In ''Innocent Sin'', Tatsuya's big brother Katsuya appears to be a cold-hearted jerk preoccupied with his job. However, ''Eternal Punishment'' subverts this showing us that from Katsuya's point of view, he's trying his best to be a good brother, and Tatsuya is the one causing the problems.
* [[By-The-Book Cop]]: Believes very much in the letter of the law, which is why he and Baofu don't get along. He even verges into [[Lawful Stupid]] at times (Dude tries to read ''demons'' their rights!).
* [[By-The-Book Cop]]: Believes very much in the letter of the law, which is why he and Baofu don't get along. He even verges into [[Lawful Stupid]] at times (Dude tries to read ''demons'' their rights!).
* [[The Caretaker]]: Katsuya assumed this role with Tatusya after their father was disgraced.
* [[The Caretaker]]: Katsuya assumed this role with Tatusya after their father was disgraced.
* [[Characterization Marches On]]: Due to the different [[Point of View]] between the games. He's a jerk from Tatsuya's perspective, but from Maya's perspective he's stressed out due to Tatsuya's petulant behaviour.
* [[Characterization Marches On]]: Due to the different [[Point of View]] between the games. He's a jerk from Tatsuya's perspective, but from Maya's perspective, he's stressed out due to Tatsuya's petulant behaviour.
* [[Clueless Chick Magnet]]: Katsuya is ''very'' popular amongst the female officers, but is totally oblivious to it. He's similar to his brother in that respect.
* [[Clueless Chick Magnet]]: Katsuya is ''very'' popular amongst the female officers, but is totally oblivious to it. He's similar to his brother in that respect.
* [[The Comically Serious]]: He ponders whether the penal code applies to demons.
* [[The Comically Serious]]: He ponders whether the penal code applies to demons.
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* [[Fan Service Pack]]: He looks like a hardassed, somewhat unattractive version of himself in ''Innocent Sin'', though since he's seen from Tatsuya's POV, this is Tatsuya's perception of him. ''Eternal Punishment'' pretties him up slightly by virtue of seeing him via Maya's POV.
* [[Fan Service Pack]]: He looks like a hardassed, somewhat unattractive version of himself in ''Innocent Sin'', though since he's seen from Tatsuya's POV, this is Tatsuya's perception of him. ''Eternal Punishment'' pretties him up slightly by virtue of seeing him via Maya's POV.
* [[Firing One-Handed]]
* [[Firing One-Handed]]
* [[Hollywood Dateless]]: Word of God says he's hopeless with the opposite sex, despite being adored by the women in his precinct. (He's [[Clueless Chick Magnet|similar to his brother]] in that regard).
* [[Hollywood Dateless]]: Word of God says he's hopeless with the opposite sex despite being adored by the women in his precinct (he's [[Clueless Chick Magnet|similar to his brother]] in that regard).
* [[Hotblooded Sideburns]]
* [[Hotblooded Sideburns]]
* [[I Coulda Been a Contender]]: He only became a police officer because it was expected of him. His secret dream was to be a [[Real Men Wear Pink|pastry chef]].
* [[I Coulda Been a Contender]]: He only became a police officer because it was expected of him. His secret dream was to be a [[Real Men Wear Pink|pastry chef]].
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* [[Must Have Caffeine]]: Remarks on having drunk a lot of coffee.
* [[Must Have Caffeine]]: Remarks on having drunk a lot of coffee.
* [[Nice Guy]]: Basically, he's an asshole in ''Innocent Sin'' because you're seeing him the way Tatsuya sees him.
* [[Nice Guy]]: Basically, he's an asshole in ''Innocent Sin'' because you're seeing him the way Tatsuya sees him.
* [[No Celebrities Were Harmed]]: Rose-tinted sunglasses, bowl haircut, and a silk suit? Looks [[The Beatles|oddly familiar]]...
* [[No Celebrities Were Harmed]]: Rose-tinted sunglasses, bowl haircut and a silk suit? Looks [[The Beatles|oddly familiar]]...
* [[Not So Different]]: A scene in ''Eternal Punishment'', wherein Katsuya and Baofu are forced to run through a really hot tunnel. [[Crowning Moment of Funny|They are both worried about their shades melting.]]
* [[Not So Different]]: A scene in ''Eternal Punishment'', wherein Katsuya and Baofu are forced to run through a really hot tunnel. [[Crowning Moment of Funny|They are both worried about their shades melting]].
* [[Perp Sweating]]: His Contact option. Made even funnier by the fact he's interrogating demons.
* [[Perp Sweating]]: His Contact option. Made even funnier by the fact he's interrogating demons.
* [[Pet the Dog]]: Katsuya isn't quite as nice and understanding in the first game. There are, however, NPCs giving second-hand accounts of Katsuya showing his true colors when you're not around. Once Tatsuya & co. become wanted criminals, you hear that Katsuya is hanging up wanted posters of a person whose face resembles his own, and he looks very sad. But when Katsuya hears the opposing rumor, that Tatsuya & co. are heroes who rescued schoolchildren, you hear that his "face lit up like never before."
* [[Pet the Dog]]: Katsuya isn't quite as nice and understanding in the first game. There are, however, NPCs giving second-hand accounts of Katsuya showing his true colors when you're not around. Once Tatsuya and co. become wanted criminals, you hear that Katsuya is hanging up wanted posters of a person whose face resembles his own, and he looks very sad. But when Katsuya hears the opposing rumor, that Tatsuya and co. are heroes who rescued schoolchildren, you hear that his "face lit up like never before."
* [[Reasonable Authority Figure]]
* [[Reasonable Authority Figure]]
* [[Resenter]]: He's angry because he threw away his own dreams to raise Tatsuya.
* [[Resenter]]: He's angry because he threw away his own dreams to raise Tatsuya.
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Ulala Serizawa is Maya Amano's longtime friend and roommate. She often pulls the latter to so-called "matchmaker parties" to meet men, despite a pattern of being swindled by past boyfriends. Ulala does boxing as a means for her to get revenge on the man who swindled her without getting the police involved; if she called the police, she couldn't beat him to a pulp, after all! Her Tarot arcana is Star, with [[Dishing Out Dirt|Callisto]] as her starter Persona. Ulala makes her living by selling lingerie, but is outwardly obsessed with fortune telling, and looks up to the famous TV seer Wang Long Chizuru. One of her contacts involves her telling fortunes to encountered demons, and she also subscribes to a cellphone-based Wang Long fortune service. Ulala is also fond of ghost stories, and will be able to tell some when accompanied by the right party members.
Ulala Serizawa is Maya Amano's longtime friend and roommate. She often pulls the latter to so-called "matchmaker parties" to meet men despite a pattern of being swindled by past boyfriends. Ulala does boxing as a means for her to get revenge on the man who swindled her without getting the police involved; if she called the police, she couldn't beat him to a pulp, after all! Her Tarot arcana is Star, with [[Dishing Out Dirt|Callisto]] as her starter Persona. Ulala makes her living by selling lingerie, but is outwardly obsessed with fortune telling, and looks up to the famous TV seer Wang Long Chizuru. One of her contacts involves her telling fortunes to encountered demons, and she also subscribes to a cellphone-based Wang Long fortune service. Ulala is also fond of ghost stories, and will be able to tell some when accompanied by the right party members.


Ulala is first introduced in ''Innocent Sin'', when the party visits GOLD Gym when searching for King Leo's message. Credited as "Maya's Roommate", she is advised by Maya to leave the building due to King Leo's looming bomb threat. In ''Eternal Punishment'', Ulala tends to be the cheeriest character in the ''Eternal Punishment'' group next to Maya, but panics easily when a situation takes a turn for the worse. She locks horns with Baofu repeatedly during the course of the game, despite having more in common with each other than anyone else.
Ulala is first introduced in ''Innocent Sin'', when the party visits GOLD Gym when searching for King Leo's message. Credited as "Maya's Roommate", she is advised by Maya to leave the building due to King Leo's looming bomb threat. In ''Eternal Punishment'', Ulala tends to be the cheeriest character in the ''Eternal Punishment'' group next to Maya, but panics easily when a situation takes a turn for the worse. She locks horns with Baofu repeatedly during the course of the game despite having more in common with each other than anyone else.


Ulala became controlled by {{spoiler|the Joker Persona by secretly performing the Joker Curse to Maya. She envies Maya for being a successful working woman and always catching men's eyes, a significant contrast to her seemingly dead-end life. Luckily, Ulala is later purged of JOKER by Igor in the Velvet Room, and she rejoins the party with a renewed purpose}}.
Ulala became controlled by {{spoiler|the Joker Persona by secretly performing the Joker Curse to Maya. She envies Maya for being a successful working woman and always catching men's eyes, a significant contrast to her seemingly dead-end life. Luckily, Ulala is later purged of JOKER by Igor in the Velvet Room, and she rejoins the party with a renewed purpose}}.


Ulala appears on the TV show Who's Who in ''Persona 3'', along with more ''Persona 1'' and ''2'' characters. Trish describes her as a woman in her 30's with a beauty spot under her eye, and also mentions that she can dance the flamenco (which is one of her special contacts in ''Eternal Punishment''). Trish wonders what she'd look like with a rose in her mouth, this is a reference to her demon contact combo, Flamenco de la Pasion.
Ulala appears on the TV show ''Who's Who'' in ''Persona 3'', along with more ''Persona 1'' and ''2'' characters. Trish describes her as a woman in her 30's with a beauty spot under her eye, and also mentions that she can dance the flamenco (which is one of her special contacts in ''Eternal Punishment''). Trish wonders what she'd look like with a rose in her mouth, this is a reference to her demon contact combo Flamenco de la Pasion.


* [[Arachnid Appearance and Attire]]
* [[Arachnid Appearance and Attire]]
* [[Badass]]
* [[Badass]]
** [[Heartbroken Badass]]: Her heart was broken by a con artist. Her response: [[Take a Level In Badass]] so she could shove his teeth down his throat.
** [[Heartbroken Badass]]: Her heart was broken by a con artist. Her response: [[Take a Level In Badass]] so she could shove his teeth down his throat.
** [[Take a Level In Badass]]: Borderline [[Dirty Coward]] in the beginning of the game, but attains a lot of spine along with some [[Character Development]] after Maya frees her from the {{spoiler|JOKER curse.}}
** [[Take a Level In Badass]]: Borderline [[Dirty Coward]] in the beginning of the game, but attains a lot of spine along with some [[Character Development]] after Maya frees her from the {{spoiler|JOKER curse}}.
* [[Beauty Mark]]
* [[Beauty Mark]]
* [[The Big Guy]]
* [[The Big Guy]]
* [[Bottle Fairy]]
* [[Bottle Fairy]]
* [[Christmas Cake]]: Ulala lets slip the fact that she's 24. (This might explain her irritability.)
* [[Christmas Cake]]: Ulala lets slip the fact that she's 24 (this might explain her irritability).
* [[The Complainer Is Always Wrong]]
* [[The Complainer Is Always Wrong]]
* [[Dartboard of Hate]]: An 8x10 of Youichi Makimura is taped to her punching bag.
* [[Dartboard of Hate]]: An 8x10 of Youichi Makimura is taped to her punching bag.
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Aside from wiretapping, Baofu also runs a bulletin board website called "The Darkside Of Sumaru City", where he sorts through various urban legends to find information that might be relevant to him. He joins Maya's party following a rendezvous arranged online, and performs a test on the effectiveness of the Kotodama, the curse where rumors can come true when spread around town. Because of his shady personality and propositions, the party finds it hard to trust him, especially Katsuya Suou.
Aside from wiretapping, Baofu also runs a bulletin board website called "The Darkside Of Sumaru City", where he sorts through various urban legends to find information that might be relevant to him. He joins Maya's party following a rendezvous arranged online, and performs a test on the effectiveness of the Kotodama, the curse where rumors can come true when spread around town. Because of his shady personality and propositions, the party finds it hard to trust him, especially Katsuya Suou.


Following a shootout in the Abandoned Factory in Kounan during which Baofu is able to defeat Yung Pao, it is revealed through Katsuya's background research that {{spoiler|Baofu's true identity was that of Kaoru Saga (kanji: 嵯峨 薫), a Japanese public prosecutor. Along with his assistant Miki Asai, they were both victims of a Taiwanese Mafia hit, tagged for their running investigation on the Tien Tao Len. Kaoru survived, awakening to Odysseus in the process, but Miki did not. Kaoru set out to exact revenge at the people responsible for her death, exchanging his lawful means for illegal ones}}.
Following a shootout in the Abandoned Factory in Kounan during which Baofu is able to defeat Yung Pao, it is revealed through Katsuya's background research that {{spoiler|Baofu's true identity was that of Kaoru Saga (kanji: 嵯峨 薫), a Japanese public prosecutor. Along with his assistant Miki Asai, they were both victims of a Taiwanese Mafia hit, tagged for their running investigation on the Tien Tao Len. Kaoru survived, awakening to Odysseus in the process, but Miki did not. Kaoru set out to exact revenge at the people responsible for her death, exchanging his lawful means for illegal ones}}.


In ''Eternal Punishment'', Kei can develop a hidden Contact option with Baofu called "Song Of A Baseball Fan" where the pair quarrel over which baseball team is the greatest. This parallels the [[Broken Base|typical debates]] in real-life Japanese baseball fandom.
In ''Eternal Punishment'', Kei can develop a hidden Contact option with Baofu called "Song Of A Baseball Fan" where the pair quarrel over which baseball team is the greatest. This parallels the [[Broken Base|typical debates]] in real-life Japanese baseball fandom.


* [[The Alcoholic]]: Even before {{spoiler|adopting his false identity}}, Baofu enjoyed tipping a few back.
* [[The Alcoholic]]: Even before {{spoiler|adopting his false identity}}, Baofu enjoyed tipping a few back.
* [[Anti-Hero]]: He's a [[Sliding Scale of Anti-Heroes|Type III]] at heart, but acts like a Type V.
* [[Anti-Hero]]: He's a [[Sliding Scale of Anti-Heroes|Type III]] at heart, but acts like a Type V.
* [[Badass]]
* [[Badass]]
** [[Badass in a Nice Suit]]: He's not exactly ''inconspicuously'' dressed.
** [[Badass in a Nice Suit]]: He's not exactly ''inconspicuously'' dressed.
** [[Badass Long Hair]]
** [[Badass Long Hair]]
** [[Heartbroken Badass]]: {{spoiler|His lover was murdered by the Taiwanese Mafia, and he wants revenge.}}
** [[Heartbroken Badass]]: {{spoiler|His lover was murdered by the Taiwanese Mafia, and he wants revenge}}.
* [[Best Served Cold]]: Formerly a {{spoiler|special prosecutor}}, he was forced to [[Faking the Dead|fake his death]] after the Taiwanese mafia attempted to kill him. He has spent his days hunting the man who ordered the hit, Tatsuzou Sudou.
* [[Best Served Cold]]: Formerly a {{spoiler|special prosecutor}}, he was forced to [[Faking the Dead|fake his death]] after the Taiwanese mafia attempted to kill him. He has spent his days hunting the man who ordered the hit, Tatsuzou Sudou.
* [[Boisterous Bruiser]]
* [[Boisterous Bruiser]]
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* [[Mangst]]
* [[Mangst]]
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Baofu means "revenge" in Mandarin Chinese.
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Baofu means "revenge" in Mandarin Chinese.
** [[Fridge Brilliance]]: {{spoiler|He only used that name after his lover was killed.}}
** [[Fridge Brilliance]]: {{spoiler|He only used that name after his lover was killed}}.
* [[Mr. Smith]]: The game's creators joke that, if he was to ever recreate a roster in Japan in order to [[Ship Tease|marry Ulala]], he could probably pick the surname "Tanaka," which is absurdly common in Japan.
* [[Mr. Smith]]: The game's creators joke that, if he was to ever recreate a roster in Japan in order to [[Ship Tease|marry Ulala]], he could probably pick the surname "Tanaka", which is absurdly common in Japan.
* [[My Greatest Failure]]: Though Baofu's Persona saved him from from the mafia attack, {{spoiler|his lover was fatally wounded}}. This explains why, on a certain level, he hates his Persona.
* [[My Greatest Failure]]: Though Baofu's Persona saved him from from the mafia attack, {{spoiler|his lover was fatally wounded}}. This explains why, on a certain level, he hates his Persona.
* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: Even during the less mature age of voice acting, Baofu is blessed with the voice of both [[Joji Nakata]] ''and'' [[Richard Epcar]].
* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: Even during the less mature age of voice acting, Baofu is blessed with the voice of both [[Joji Nakata]] ''and'' [[Richard Epcar]].
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* [[The Unfettered]]
* [[The Unfettered]]
* [[Voice with an Internet Connection]]: Maya needs to post on his website before he'll meet in person.
* [[Voice with an Internet Connection]]: Maya needs to post on his website before he'll meet in person.
* [[What Exactly Is His Job?]]: He doesn't just sweep for bugs—He plants them.
* [[What Exactly Is His Job?]]: He doesn't just sweep for bugs. He plants them.


=== Nate/Kei Nanjou ===
=== Nate/Kei Nanjou ===
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[[File:p2 kei 1881.jpg|frame]]


Kei is a former playable characters from ''Revelations: Persona''. In ''Innocent Sin'', he is a supporting character who appears at the Abandoned Factory in Kounan, drawn to rumors that a person resembling Kandori is in Sumaru City (The person in question turns out to be Reiji Kido, who isn't too happy about being mistaken as his hated half-brother). When you talk to him, Kei will give Tatsuya Suou his [[Infinity+1 Sword|ultimate weapon]]. During the invasion of Hitler's Last Battalion, he joins his former classmates to fight against the Nazis unless certain conditions are met earlier in the game.
Kei is a former playable characters from ''Revelations: Persona''. In ''Innocent Sin'', he is a supporting character who appears at the Abandoned Factory in Kounan, drawn to rumors that a person resembling Kandori is in Sumaru City (the person in question turns out to be Reiji Kido, who isn't too happy about being mistaken as his hated half-brother). When you talk to him, Kei will give Tatsuya Suou his [[Infinity+1 Sword|ultimate weapon]]. During the invasion of Hitler's Last Battalion, he joins his former classmates to fight against the Nazis unless certain conditions are met earlier in the game.


In ''Persona 2: Eternal Punishment'', he is a playable character. Sneak mentions that there are two people (a man and a woman) investigating the New World Order. If Maya spreads the rumor that the person with information on the NWO is a man, you will get Kei to join. He now uses katanas like Tatsuya, and when using his demon contacts, Kei still mentions his beloved butler Yamaoka, and how he intends to honor the promise he made years ago to become "the #1 man in Japan".
In ''Persona 2: Eternal Punishment'', he is a playable character. Sneak mentions that there are two people (a man and a woman) investigating the New World Order. If Maya spreads the rumor that the person with information on the NWO is a man, you will get Kei to join. He now uses katanas like Tatsuya, and when using his demon contacts, Kei still mentions his beloved butler Yamaoka, and how he intends to honor the promise he made years ago to become "the #1 man in Japan."


Kei will take the group to a Science Lab run by Tatsuzou Sudou and funded by the Nanjou Group, where youths who allegedly performed the Joker Curse are kidnapped and drained of Kegare. The party will run into Kei's old classmates Reiji Kido and Maki Sonomura around the sewer entrance, assisting in their covert infiltration by working the floodgates. Kei will rejoin the rest of his former classmates later in the game (with Tatsuya taking his place in Maya's party), fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.
Kei will take the group to a Science Lab run by Tatsuzou Sudou and funded by the Nanjou Group, where youths who allegedly performed the Joker Curse are kidnapped and drained of Kegare. The party will run into Kei's old classmates Reiji Kido and Maki Sonomura around the sewer entrance, assisting in their covert infiltration by working the floodgates. Kei will rejoin the rest of his former classmates later in the game (with Tatsuya taking his place in Maya's party), fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.


* [[Badass]]
* [[Badass]]:
** [[Badass Biker]]: Get a good look at that pic, because he never takes off the helmet in-game.
** [[Badass Biker]]: Get a good look at that pic, because he never takes off the helmet in-game.
** [[Cultured Badass]]
** [[Cultured Badass]]
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In ''Eternal Punishment'', Eriko is a playable character. Sneak mentions that there are two people (a man and a woman) investigating the New World Order. If Maya spreads the rumor that the person with information on the NWO is a woman, you will get Eriko to join. She still uses fencing swords, and will immediately establish rapport with Ulala Serizawa, who shares her love of fortune telling and ghost stories.
In ''Eternal Punishment'', Eriko is a playable character. Sneak mentions that there are two people (a man and a woman) investigating the New World Order. If Maya spreads the rumor that the person with information on the NWO is a woman, you will get Eriko to join. She still uses fencing swords, and will immediately establish rapport with Ulala Serizawa, who shares her love of fortune telling and ghost stories.


Eriko will take the group to the Sumaru TV station to investigate if Chizuru Ishigami (also known as "Wang Long Chizuru") is really involved in the New World Order. Their suspicions were confirmed as Chizuru's shikigami (who was disguised as a cat) traps them with a spell called "Kimon Tonkou" taking them to a reverse dimension. With her knowledge of the occult, Eriko concludes that they would have to find and enter the "Ba Gua" gates located on each the studio entrances in order to escape. Eriko enlists the help of TV host and former classmate Hidehiko Uesugi to find the right order of the Ba Gua gates by scouting them out back in the real world. Inside the reverse dimension however, a stalker of Eriko lies in wait, taking the rare chance to get close to his idol.
Eriko will take the group to the Sumaru TV station to investigate if Chizuru Ishigami (also known as "Wang Long Chizuru") is really involved in the New World Order. Their suspicions were confirmed as Chizuru's shikigami (who was disguised as a cat) traps them with a spell called "Kimon Tonkou" taking them to a reverse dimension. With her knowledge of the occult, Eriko concludes that they would have to find and enter the "Ba Gua" gates located on each the studio entrances in order to escape. Eriko enlists the help of TV host and former classmate Hidehiko Uesugi to find the right order of the Ba Gua gates by scouting them out back in the real world. Inside the reverse dimension, however, a stalker of Eriko lies in wait, taking the rare chance to get close to his idol.


Eriko will rejoin the rest of her former classmates later in the game (with Tatsuya taking her place in Maya's party), fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.
Eriko will rejoin the rest of her former classmates later in the game (with Tatsuya taking her place in Maya's party), fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.
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A man with a butterfly mask who bestows Personas to people. He lives in a realm of the Collective Unconscious. Philemon operates as an ally to the party, despite the fact that he can only watch events unfold as a neutral observer. As such, he cannot directly interfere with anything that is going on. Philemon is conducting an experiment with his rival, Nyarlathotep, over humanity's destiny. Philemon believes they can become enlightened, higher beings.
A man with a butterfly mask who bestows Personas to people. He lives in a realm of the Collective Unconscious. Philemon operates as an ally to the party despite the fact that he can only watch events unfold as a neutral observer. As such, he cannot directly interfere with anything that is going on. Philemon is conducting an experiment with his rival Nyarlathotep over humanity's destiny. Philemon believes they can become enlightened, higher beings.


* [[Anime Hair]]: His gravity-defying ponytail.
* [[Anime Hair]]: His gravity-defying ponytail.
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* [[Calling Card]]: A gold butterfly.
* [[Calling Card]]: A gold butterfly.
* [[Cool Mask]]
* [[Cool Mask]]
* [[End of the World Special]]: {{spoiler|Philemon pulls this trick at the conclusion of ''both'' games.}}
* [[End of the World Special]]: {{spoiler|Philemon pulls this trick at the conclusion of ''both'' games}}.
* [[Exposition Fairy]]
* [[Exposition Fairy]]
* [[The Faceless]]: Subverted. If the player chooses to {{spoiler|punch him in the face at the end of ''Innocent Sin''}}, his mask falls off, revealing him to have [[Mind Screw|the same face as Tatsuya Suou]].
* [[The Faceless]]: Subverted. If the player chooses to {{spoiler|punch him in the face at the end of ''Innocent Sin''}}, his mask falls off, revealing him to have [[Mind Screw|the same face as Tatsuya Suou]].
** Well, [[Arc Words|I am thou, thou art I after all.]]
** Well, [[Arc Words|I am thou, thou art I after all.]]
* [[Game Over Man]]: "Are you going to finish... without knowing the truth?" (''Eternal Punishment'')
* [[Game Over Man]]: "Are you going to finish... without knowing the truth?" (''Eternal Punishment'')
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[[File:P3-Igor 5470.jpg|frame]]


Igor is the mysterious proprietor of The Velvet Room. He is a [[Artificial Human|marionette given life by Philemon]]. His noticeable appearance comes from his [[Youkai|Tengu]]/Pinocchio-like long nose. In [[Persona|Megami Ibunroku Persona]], Igor has calls himself "a servant of Philemon". He is always found in The Velvet Room between consciousness and unconsciousness. He uses a phone made of bone to [[Summoning Ritual|call up Personas from the depths of the soul]].
Igor is the mysterious proprietor of The Velvet Room. He is a [[Artificial Human|marionette given life by Philemon]]. His noticeable appearance comes from his [[Youkai|Tengu]]/Pinocchio-like long nose. In ''[[Persona|Megami Ibunroku Persona]]'', Igor has calls himself "a servant of Philemon". He is always found in The Velvet Room between consciousness and unconsciousness. He uses a phone made of bone to [[Summoning Ritual|call up Personas from the depths of the soul]].


In [[Persona 2]], Igor remains mostly unchanged. He is still a servant of Philemon and he handles Persona summoning in much the same way.
In ''[[Persona 2]]'', Igor remains mostly unchanged. He is still a servant of Philemon and he handles Persona summoning in much the same way.


* [[Catch Phrase]]: "Welcome to the Velvet Room."
* [[Catch Phrase]]: "Welcome to the Velvet Room."
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* [[Cool Old Guy]]
* [[Cool Old Guy]]
* [[Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe]]: He carries this with him at all times.
* [[Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe]]: He carries this with him at all times.
* [[Grand Theft Me]]: Although he looks kind of dull and mild-mannered, he works as a Devil Summoner. The explanation for this goes back to ''Devil Summoner'' and ''Soul Hackers''. In those games, there is a devil summoner and detective named Kyouji Kuzunoha (hence the agency moniker) who loses his body and becomes a body-snatcher. He takes the form of Sukeroku in the sequel game, ''Soul Hackers'', where the dull-witted detective Daisuke Todoroki also appears. So, when Todoroki suddenly becomes very smart and takes over the Kuzunoha Detective Agency, it's assumed that Kyouji snatched his body.
* [[Grand Theft Me]]: Although he looks kind of dull and mild-mannered, he works as a Devil Summoner. The explanation for this goes back to ''Devil Summoner'' and ''Soul Hackers''. In those games, there is a devil summoner and detective named Kyouji Kuzunoha (hence the agency moniker) who loses his body and becomes a body-snatcher. He takes the form of Sukeroku in the sequel game ''Soul Hackers'' where the dull-witted detective Daisuke Todoroki also appears. So, when Todoroki suddenly becomes very smart and takes over the Kuzunoha Detective Agency, it's assumed that Kyouji snatched his body.
* [[Kavorka Man]]: Ulala seems to think so, at least.
* [[Kavorka Man]]: Ulala seems to think so, at least.
* [[Porn Stache]]
* [[Porn Stache]]
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Maki works part-time at Hiiragi Pyschotherapy in Sumaru City in hopes of becoming a therapist like her employer, Reiko. She feels that helping troubled people is the best way for her to cope with the fact that she almost destroyed her hometown because of her fantasy world coming to life and almost completely superimposing the normal one.
Maki works part-time at Hiiragi Pyschotherapy in Sumaru City in hopes of becoming a therapist like her employer Reiko. She feels that helping troubled people is the best way for her to cope with the fact that she almost destroyed her hometown because of her fantasy world coming to life and almost completely superimposing the normal one.


She will later receive a flower from the Time Count, and give it to Jun as his [[Infinity+1 Sword|ultimate weapon]]. Maki mentions what she was told by the count about the flower, that it was "the representation of a destiny that must be passed on". Maki will eventually fight alongside her former classmates from St. Hermelin once more to repel the invasion of Sumaru City by Hitler's Last Battalion unless certain conditions are met earlier in the game.
She will later receive a flower from the Time Count, and give it to Jun as his [[Infinity+1 Sword|ultimate weapon]]. Maki mentions what she was told by the count about the flower, that it was "the representation of a destiny that must be passed on." Maki will eventually fight alongside her former classmates from St. Hermelin once more to repel the invasion of Sumaru City by Hitler's Last Battalion unless certain conditions are met earlier in the game.


In ''Persona 2: Eternal Punishment'', Maki's role as a supporting character is somewhat more significant. She feels the resonance of a Persona from Maya Amano, and is able to tell from this that the latter is acquainted with Yukino Mayuzumi, a former classmate of hers. She later appears at the Science Lab scenario in Kei Nanjou's route. Along with Reiji Kido, she will help Maya's party through the sewer entrance, coordinating their movements with the floodgate controls. Maki will rejoin the rest of her former classmates later in the game, fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.
In ''Persona 2: Eternal Punishment'', Maki's role as a supporting character is somewhat more significant. She feels the resonance of a Persona from Maya Amano, and is able to tell from this that the latter is acquainted with Yukino Mayuzumi, a former classmate of hers. She later appears at the Science Lab scenario in Kei Nanjou's route. Along with Reiji Kido, she will help Maya's party through the sewer entrance, coordinating their movements with the floodgate controls. Maki will rejoin the rest of her former classmates later in the game, fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.
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* [[Important Haircut]]: Maki cut her hair short since we last saw her.
* [[Important Haircut]]: Maki cut her hair short since we last saw her.
* [[It May Help You on Your Quest]]: Have a flower, Jun. Though she only gives it to him if you spread a rumor that the Time Count gave it to her.
* [[It May Help You on Your Quest]]: Have a flower, Jun. Though she only gives it to him if you spread a rumor that the Time Count gave it to her.
* [[Toy Time]]: Maki's psychiatry center, Hiiragi Therapy, is painted in this decor. Creepy, yes, but also a [[Call Back]] to Maki's dream world in the previous ''Persona'' game
* [[Toy Time]]: Maki's psychiatry center Hiiragi Therapy is painted in this decor. Creepy, yes, but also a [[Call Back]] to Maki's dream world in the previous ''Persona'' game.
* [[Warrior Therapist]]
* [[Warrior Therapist]]


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[[File:brown p2 1132.jpg|frame]]


Brown is a returning character from the first ''Persona'', now a supporting character. Now a popular variety-talk show host, his ego has swelled to the point of no return, especially getting nationwide attention for the rumor that he is the [[Likes Older Women|boy toy]] of actress Junko Kurosu (which turns out to be false, since he actually despises the actress for [[Always Someone Better|having as big an ego as he does]]. Even so, he still addresses the latter as "Junko-chan"). If certain conditions are met, he will fight alongside his former classmates from St. Hermelin once more to repel the invasion of Sumaru City by Hitler's Last Battalion, assisting Tatsuya Suou's party so they can go to Xibalba.
Brown is a returning character from the first ''Persona'', now a supporting character. Now a popular variety-talk show host, his ego has swelled to the point of no return, especially getting nationwide attention for the rumor that he is the [[Likes Older Women|boy toy]] of actress Junko Kurosu (which turns out to be false, since he actually despises the actress for [[Always Someone Better|having as big an ego as he does]]; even so, he still addresses the latter as "Junko-chan"). If certain conditions are met, he will fight alongside his former classmates from St. Hermelin once more to repel the invasion of Sumaru City by Hitler's Last Battalion, assisting Tatsuya Suou's party so they can go to Xibalba.


In ''Eternal Punishment'', Brown is still a supporting character. He will assist Maya Amano's party through the Tv studio, scouting out the correct order of Chiruzu's medallions to help them escape the "Kimon Tonkou" spell that has imprisoned them. Hidehiko will rejoin the rest of his former classmates later in the game, fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.
In ''Eternal Punishment'', Brown is still a supporting character. He will assist Maya Amano's party through the TV studio, scouting out the correct order of Chiruzu's medallions to help them escape the "Kimon Tonkou" spell that has imprisoned them. Hidehiko will rejoin the rest of his former classmates later in the game, fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.


* [[Annoying Laugh]]: "NYAHAHAHA!"
* [[Annoying Laugh]]: "NYAHAHAHA!"
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[[File:reij p2 1733.jpg|frame]]


Like Maki and Brown, Reiji is a returning alumni from the first ''Persona''. He makes an appearance in both ''Persona 2'' games as an NPC. He has long since shed his [[Badass]] image—even going as far as changing his hairstyle to conceal the [[Good Scars, Evil Scars|scar]] on his forehead—and is working a door-to-door knife salesman to support his live-in girlfriend (referred to as his wife, whom he married directly out of high school, in the remake of the first Persona) who is carrying his baby. Unfortunately, his Persona still exudes the same kind of intimidating aura, scaring away potential customers. He reluctantly asks for advice from of fellow St. Hermelin alumnus Kenta "Toro" Yokouchi, whose own Persona has made him very successful.
Like Maki and Brown, Reiji is a returning alumni from the first ''Persona''. He makes an appearance in both ''Persona 2'' games as an NPC. He has long since shed his [[Badass]] image—even going as far as changing his hairstyle to conceal the [[Good Scars, Evil Scars|scar]] on his forehead—and is working a door-to-door knife salesman to support his live-in girlfriend (referred to as his wife, whom he married directly out of high school, in the remake of the first ''Persona'') who is carrying his baby. Unfortunately, his Persona still exudes the same kind of intimidating aura, scaring away potential customers. He reluctantly asks for advice from of fellow St. Hermelin alumnus Kenta "Toro" Yokouchi, whose own Persona has made him very successful.


His new hairstyle however, made him look strikingly similar to his hated stepbrother, so rumors started circulating about Kandori being sighted in Sumaru City, which piques the interest of Kei Nanjou. Reiji can later be found in the Abandoned Factory, where he beats up on demons to blow some steam. Lisa Silverman will '[[Kubrick Stare|persuade]]' him into giving up his [[Infinity+1 Sword|Legendary American Gloves]].
His new hairstyle, however, made him look strikingly similar to his hated stepbrother, so rumors started circulating about Kandori being sighted in Sumaru City, which piques the interest of Kei Nanjou. Reiji can later be found in the Abandoned Factory, where he beats up on demons to blow some steam. Lisa Silverman will '[[Kubrick Stare|persuade]]' him into giving up his [[Infinity+1 Sword|Legendary American Gloves]].


Later in the game, he will join his former St. Hermelin classmates in the fight against Hitler's Last Battalion unless certain conditions are met earlier in the game. In ''Eternal Punishment'', he will appear in Kei Nanjou's route to the Science Lab. With Maki Sonomura in tow, Reiji will assist in the party's covert infiltration of the lab through the sewers by operating the floodgate controls. He will once again team up with the St. Hermelin alumni later in the game, this time to fend off the New World Order soldiers trying to take over the city.
Later in the game, he will join his former St. Hermelin classmates in the fight against Hitler's Last Battalion unless certain conditions are met earlier in the game. In ''Eternal Punishment'', he will appear in Kei Nanjou's route to the Science Lab. With Maki Sonomura in tow, Reiji will assist in the party's covert infiltration of the lab through the sewers by operating the floodgate controls. He will once again team up with the St. Hermelin alumni later in the game, this time to fend off the New World Order soldiers trying to take over the city.
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* {{spoiler|[[Blood From the Mouth]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Blood From the Mouth]]}}
* [[Camera Fiend]]
* [[Camera Fiend]]
* [[Dude in Distress]]: He becomes trapped on Mount Katatsumuri while photographing the Nazi invasion. {{spoiler|The party [[You Are Too Late|arrives too late]] to save him}}.
* [[Dude in Distress]]: He becomes trapped on Mount Katatsumuri while photographing the Nazi invasion. {{spoiler|The party [[You Are Too Late|arrives too late]] to save him}}.
* [[Going for the Big Scoop]]: Nazis invading Japan! It's the story of a lifetime! {{spoiler|Literally.}}
* [[Going for the Big Scoop]]: Nazis invading Japan! It's the story of a lifetime! {{spoiler|Literally}}.
* [[It May Help You on Your Quest]]: {{spoiler|With his last breath}}, Fujii bequeaths his camera to Yukino.
* [[It May Help You on Your Quest]]: {{spoiler|With his last breath}}, Fujii bequeaths his camera to Yukino.
* [[Oblivious to Love]]: He seems at the very least ''aware'' of Yukino's advances toward him, but considers her more a protégé.
* [[Oblivious to Love]]: He seems at the very least ''aware'' of Yukino's advances toward him, but considers her more a protégé.
* [[Perma-Stubble]]
* [[Perma-Stubble]]
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=== Youichi Makimura ===
=== Youichi Makimura ===


In Innocent Sin, he was a Masked Circle minion under Queen Aquarius who performed the Joker Charm, wishing to become the sexiest man alive. He was interrupted from fighting Tatsuya's group at the fitness club GOLD when an angry Ulala Serizawa chased him out, threatening to kick his ass for stealing her money and suddenly disappearing. In ''Eternal Punishment'', Makimura is pulled out of another scam attempt and taken along while Maya's party searches for Ulala at GOLD, believing that he was the one targeted by the Joker Curse she performed.
In ''Innocent Sin'', he was a Masked Circle minion under Queen Aquarius who performed the Joker Charm, wishing to become the sexiest man alive. He was interrupted from fighting Tatsuya's group at the fitness club GOLD when an angry Ulala Serizawa chased him out, threatening to kick his ass for stealing her money and suddenly disappearing. In ''Eternal Punishment'', Makimura is pulled out of another scam attempt and taken along while Maya's party searches for Ulala at GOLD, believing that he was the one targeted by the Joker Curse she performed.


* [[Casanova]]: Or so he seems to think.
* [[Casanova]]: Or so he seems to think.
* [[Con Man]]
* [[Con Man]]
* [[Psycho Ex-Girlfriend]]: That would be Ulala. Poor bastard.
* [[Psycho Ex-Girlfriend]]: That would be Ulala. Poor bastard.
* [[Red Herring]]: {{spoiler|Turns out he's not the one Ulala dialed the Joker on, after all. It's Maya}}.
* [[Red Herring]]: {{spoiler|Turns out he's not the one Ulala dialed the Joker on, after all. It's Maya}}.
* [[The Unfought]]
* [[The Unfought]]


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[[File:nyarly p2 8986.jpg|frame]]


Nyarlathotep (AKA "[[Names to Run Away From Really Fast|The Crawling Chaos]]") is a [[Shapeshifting|shape shifting]] entity who stands opposite to Philemon. Unlike Philemon's rule of [[God's Hands Are Tied|neutrality]], Nyarlathotep can manifest in the real world and assume the form of anything he chooses. In ''Innocent Sin'' both he and Philemon are performing an experiment to see if humanity will become enlightened or ultimately destroy itself. Nyarlathotep decides to push things in his favor by placing a curse on Sumaru City, causing rumors to come alive and guiding humans toward self-destruction. Despite appearing only at the tail end of both stories, he is nevertheless a [[Chessmaster|prime mover]] in the overarching storyline, and is retroactively named as the puppeteer behind the first ''Persona''.
Nyarlathotep (a.k.a. "[[Names to Run Away From Really Fast|The Crawling Chaos]]") is a [[Shapeshifting|shape shifting]] entity who stands opposite to Philemon. Unlike Philemon's rule of [[God's Hands Are Tied|neutrality]], Nyarlathotep can manifest in the real world and assume the form of anything he chooses. In ''Innocent Sin'', both he and Philemon are performing an experiment to see if humanity will become enlightened or ultimately destroy itself. Nyarlathotep decides to push things in his favor by placing a curse on Sumaru City, causing rumors to come alive and guiding humans toward self-destruction. Despite appearing only at the tail end of both stories, he is nevertheless a [[Chessmaster|prime mover]] in the overarching storyline, and is retroactively named as the puppeteer behind the first ''Persona''.


Nyarlathotep corrupts the memories of Jun Kurosu, leading him to believe that Tatsuya Suou and the rest of the Masked Circle killed their "Big Sis", Maya Amano. With this, Jun gave in to Nyarlathotep and became the Joker, creating a corrupted adult version of the Masked Circle with the intent to raise Xibalba, the alien ship upon which Sumaru City rests, and create a [[Utopia Justifies the Means|superior human race]]. Nyarlathotep took the form of Jun's father, who died long ago, but with all the ideal traits that Jun desired in a father. Besides this default form, he also manifests as Adolf Hitler, as well as Jun's own Persona.
Nyarlathotep corrupts the memories of Jun Kurosu, leading him to believe that Tatsuya Suou and the rest of the Masked Circle killed their "Big Sis" Maya Amano. With this, Jun gave in to Nyarlathotep and became the Joker, creating a corrupted adult version of the Masked Circle with the intent to raise Xibalba, the alien ship upon which Sumaru City rests, and create a [[Utopia Justifies the Means|superior human race]]. Nyarlathotep took the form of Jun's father, who died long ago, but with all the ideal traits that Jun desired in a father. Besides this default form, he also manifests as Adolf Hitler, as well as Jun's own Persona.


In ''Eternal Punishment'', Nyarlathotep takes advantage of Tatsuya Suou's mistake of becoming a paradox in the recreated world. He starts by restoring the memories of King Leo, one of the key figure that led to the Other Side's destruction, as well as bringing his former host, Takahisa Kandori, [[Back from the Dead|back to life]]. The [[The Illuminati|New World Order]], a parallel to the Other Side's Masked Circle, is established as a result. Xibalba is revived as the Ameno Torifune, an ancient [[Mayincatec|Mayan]] machine buried underneath Sumaru City.
In ''Eternal Punishment'', Nyarlathotep takes advantage of Tatsuya Suou's mistake of becoming a paradox in the recreated world. He starts by restoring the memories of King Leo, one of the key figure that led to the Other Side's destruction, as well as bringing his former host Takahisa Kandori [[Back from the Dead|back to life]]. The [[The Illuminati|New World Order]], a parallel to the Other Side's Masked Circle, is established as a result. Xibalba is revived as the Ameno Torifune, an ancient [[Mayincatec|Mayan]] machine buried underneath Sumaru City.


* [[Amazing Technicolor Battlefield]]: The battle versus the Great Father.
* [[Amazing Technicolor Battlefield]]: The battle versus the Great Father.
* [[As Long as There Is Evil]]
* [[As Long as There Is Evil]]
* [[Badass in a Nice Suit]]: As Kashihara, he's decked out in a [[Scarf of Asskicking|scarf]] and pinstriped suit.
* [[Badass in a Nice Suit]]: As Kashihara, he's decked out in a [[Scarf of Asskicking|scarf]] and pinstriped suit.
* [[The Bad Guy Wins]]: {{spoiler|On more than one level. Not only does he make [[Humans Are the Real Monsters|an extremely convincing argument against Humanity]] through Okamura's actions, he even arranges it so even if he did lose, there were backups allowing him to calmly ignore said defeat and start the whole damn cycle over again.}}
* [[The Bad Guy Wins]]: {{spoiler|On more than one level. Not only does he make [[Humans Are the Real Monsters|an extremely convincing argument against Humanity]] through Okamura's actions, he even arranges it so even if he did lose, there were backups allowing him to calmly ignore said defeat and start the whole damn cycle over again}}.
* [[Balance Between Good and Evil]]: Philemon guides those who are "strong of will", while Nyarlathotep "drags the weak to Hell."
* [[Balance Between Good and Evil]]: Philemon guides those who are "strong of will", while Nyarlathotep "drags the weak to Hell."
* [[Big Bad]]
* [[Big Bad]]
* [[Blade on a Stick]] / [[Holy Hand Grenade]]: The Spear of Longinus.
* [[Blade on a Stick]]/[[Holy Hand Grenade]]: The Spear of Longinus.
* [[Catch Phrase]]: "That's a contradiction." It's Nyarlthaotep's favorite taunt.
* [[Catch Phrase]]: "That's a contradiction". It's Nyarlthaotep's favorite taunt.
* [[A Chat with Satan]]: He's one step short of Old Nick himself.
* [[A Chat with Satan]]: He's one step short of Old Nick himself.
* [[Composite Character]]: The Great Father.
* [[Composite Character]]: The Great Father.
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* [[Eldritch Abomination]]: All of his forms qualify, but the shape he takes as Jun's Persona is [http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/File:JokerNyarla.jpg singularly disturbing].
* [[Eldritch Abomination]]: All of his forms qualify, but the shape he takes as Jun's Persona is [http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/File:JokerNyarla.jpg singularly disturbing].
** [[Humanoid Abomination]]: Katsuya remarks that Nyarlathotep's arrogance is close to human in nature.
** [[Humanoid Abomination]]: Katsuya remarks that Nyarlathotep's arrogance is close to human in nature.
* [[Evil Albino]]: The "Time Count."
* [[Evil Albino]]: The "Time Count".
* [[Evil Counterpart]]: To Philemon.
* [[Evil Counterpart]]: To Philemon.
* [[Eyes of Gold]]
* [[Eyes of Gold]]
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* [[For the Evulz]]: Neither he nor Philemon have any real stake in this wager. Nyarlathotep wants to destroy the planet... for kicks, apparently.
* [[For the Evulz]]: Neither he nor Philemon have any real stake in this wager. Nyarlathotep wants to destroy the planet... for kicks, apparently.
* [[Guardian Entity]]: To Joker and Kandori, manifesting as a Persona for each.
* [[Guardian Entity]]: To Joker and Kandori, manifesting as a Persona for each.
* [[The Heartless]]: He is described as the anthropomorphic personification of the negative emotions of humanity as a whole — fear, hatred, anger, and all our other weaknesses.
* [[The Heartless]]: He is described as the anthropomorphic personification of the negative emotions of humanity as a whole: fear, hatred, anger and all our other weaknesses.
* [[Hidden Villain]]
* [[Hidden Villain]]
* [[High-Class Glass]] / [[Making a Spectacle of Yourself]]: The Time Count's clock-shaped monocle.
* [[High-Class Glass]]/[[Making a Spectacle of Yourself]]: The Time Count's clock-shaped monocle.
* [[Humanity on Trial]]: He's perfectly happy to tip the scales, though.
* [[Humanity on Trial]]: He's perfectly happy to tip the scales though.
* [[I Have Your Wife]]: Abducts {{spoiler|Lisa, Eikichi, and Jun}} at the climax of ''Eternal Punishment'', then threatens to restore their memories (which would doom the planet).
* [[I Have Your Wife]]: Abducts {{spoiler|Lisa, Eikichi and Jun}} at the climax of ''Eternal Punishment'', then threatens to restore their memories (which would doom the planet).
* [[I Shall Taunt You]]: "Let me see your terrified faces."
* [[I Shall Taunt You]]: "Let me see your terrified faces."
* [[Long-Haired Pretty Boy|Long]] / [[White-Haired Pretty Boy]]: As the Time Count.
* [[Long-Haired Pretty Boy|Long]]/[[White-Haired Pretty Boy]]: As the Time Count.
* [[Man Behind the Man]]: The engine behind the Masked Circle, the Last Battalion, and (in the alternate timeline) the New World Order.
* [[Man Behind the Man]]: The engine behind the Masked Circle, the Last Battalion and (in the alternate timeline) the New World Order.
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]
* [[Man of Wealth and Taste]]: The Time Count.
* [[Man of Wealth and Taste]]: The Time Count.
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* [[Slasher Smile]]: The moments when his beastly nature is most apparent.
* [[Slasher Smile]]: The moments when his beastly nature is most apparent.
* [[Stupid Jetpack Hitler]]
* [[Stupid Jetpack Hitler]]
* [[Suicidal Overconfidence]]: The Time Count is another of Nyarlathotep's guises, as revealed in [[All There in the Manual|Persona World Guidance]]; he's just keeping an eye on the party, and wants to force them to come into his store...and chat about their plans. Duplicating cards is a bit much, though.
* [[Suicidal Overconfidence]]: The Time Count is another of Nyarlathotep's guises, as revealed in [[All There in the Manual|Persona World Guidance]]; he's just keeping an eye on the party, and wants to force them to come into his store... and chat about their plans. Duplicating cards is a bit much though.
** The cockiness doesn't end there: In ''Eternal Punishment'', [[The Very Definitely Final Dungeon]] contains a network of portals leading back to the Alaya Shrine, and the city's storekeepers. The purpose of this is twofold: to remind Tatsuya that "[[Where It All Began|Everything begins and ends here]]", and to give the heroes a sporting chance. To Nyarlathotep, it's all a game.
** The cockiness doesn't end there: in ''Eternal Punishment'', [[The Very Definitely Final Dungeon]] contains a network of portals leading back to the Alaya Shrine, and the city's storekeepers. The purpose of this is twofold: to remind Tatsuya that "[[Where It All Began|Everything begins and ends here]]", and to give the heroes a sporting chance. To Nyarlathotep, it's all a game.
* [[The Villain Makes the Plot]]
* [[The Villain Makes the Plot]]
* [[Villainous Breakdown]]: Holy crap, it took a while. {{spoiler|When his final form's life bar starts to dwindle, he he becomes a little less coherent, screaming "I won't accept it!" when Contacted and prefacing every attack with [[Not So Invincible After All|"Invincible! INVINCIBLE!]]"}}
* [[Villainous Breakdown]]: Holy crap, it took a while. {{spoiler|When his final form's life bar starts to dwindle, he he becomes a little less coherent, screaming "I won't accept it!" when Contacted and prefacing every attack with [[Not So Invincible After All|"Invincible! INVINCIBLE!]]"}}.
* [[The Virus]]: Embodied by the "shadow people" and (later) the civilians possessed by JOKER.
* [[The Virus]]: Embodied by the "shadow people" and (later) the civilians possessed by JOKER.
* [[The Watchmaker]]: Masquerades as an antique clock salesman in Rengedai.
* [[The Watchmaker]]: Masquerades as an antique clock salesman in Rengedai.


=== Tatsuya Sudou AKA King Leo/JOKER ===
=== Tatsuya Sudou a.k.a. King Leo/JOKER ===
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[[File:p2sudou 2299.jpg|frame]]
Real name Tatsuya Sudou, (not to be confused with Tatsuya Suou) Leo is one of the "Masked Four", executives of the Masked Circle, and [[The Dragon]] to Joker. Easily the most psychotic of the Joker's crew, Sudou has a marked predilection for explosives and is a pyromaniac. In ''Eternal Punishment'', Leo's father is revealed to be Japan's Foreign Minister and Baofu's archenemy, Tatsuzou Sudou. Despite his mania, Leo is fiercely devoted to Joker.
Real name Tatsuya Sudou, (not to be confused with Tatsuya Suou) Leo is one of the "Masked Four", executives of the Masked Circle, and [[The Dragon]] to Joker. Easily the most psychotic of the Joker's crew, Sudou has a marked predilection for explosives and is a pyromaniac. In ''Eternal Punishment'', Leo's father is revealed to be Japan's Foreign Minister and Baofu's archenemy Tatsuzou Sudou. Despite his mania, Leo is fiercely devoted to Joker.


* [[Abusive Parents]]
* [[Abusive Parents]]
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* [[Bus Full of Innocents]]: Those schoolchildren picked a [[Time Bomb|bad day for a tour]]....
* [[Bus Full of Innocents]]: Those schoolchildren picked a [[Time Bomb|bad day for a tour]]....
* [[Cardboard Prison]]: The sanitarium can't contain him, regardless of which universe he's in.
* [[Cardboard Prison]]: The sanitarium can't contain him, regardless of which universe he's in.
* [[Creepy Child]]: Even in flashbacks, he's still the same giggling, [[Mad Eye|mad-eyed]] arsonist we know and love. {{spoiler|Granted, this was after those rumors...}}
* [[Creepy Child]]: Even in flashbacks, he's still the same giggling, [[Mad Eye|mad-eyed]] arsonist we know and love. {{spoiler|Granted, this was after those rumors}}...
* [[Disc One Final Boss]]: In EP.
* [[Disc One Final Boss]]: In ''Eternal Punishment''.
* [[Disney Villain Death]]: Sudou tumbles into same flaming pit in both realities. The second time around, [[Death by Irony|Jun pitches him in]].
* [[Disney Villain Death]]: Sudou tumbles into same flaming pit in both realities. The second time around, [[Death by Irony|Jun pitches him in]].
* [[The Dragon]] / [[Dragon Ascendant]]: To Joker.
* [[The Dragon]]/[[Dragon Ascendant]]: To Joker.
* [[Evil Counterpart]]: To the other Tatsuya; in Innocent Sin, his Persona is even a Reverse version of Suou's.
* [[Evil Counterpart]]: To the other Tatsuya; in ''Innocent Sin'', his Persona is even a Reverse version of Suou's.
* [[Freudian Excuse]]: If you actually look into his backstory, you'd realize that he was originally just a nervous, twitchy kid in high school. He turned crazy because of all the rumors his classmates made about him, because he was a little "different." Try to hate him now, you bastards.
* [[Freudian Excuse]]: If you actually look into his backstory, you'd realize that he was originally just a nervous, twitchy kid in high school. He turned crazy because of all the rumors his classmates made about him because he was a little "different". Try to hate him now, you bastards.
** In ''Eternal Punishment,'' though, it seems he's just... genuinely crazy. Or at the very least, he ended up with a far more dangerous type of it.
** In ''Eternal Punishment'' though, it seems he's just... genuinely crazy. Or at the very least, he ended up with a far more dangerous type of it.
* [[Good Scars, Evil Scars]]: His previous run-in with Tatsuya Suou cost him an eye.
* [[Good Scars, Evil Scars]]: His previous run-in with Tatsuya Suou cost him an eye.
* [[Hearing Voices]]: "[[Madness Mantra|VOICESVOICESVOICESVOICESVOICESVOICESVOICES]]! You can't ''run'' from the voices!"
* [[Hearing Voices]]: "[[Madness Mantra|VOICESVOICESVOICESVOICESVOICESVOICESVOICES]]! You can't ''run'' from the voices!"
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* [[Let's Fight Like Gentlemen]]: JOKER, in a hurry to make Maya remember the Other Side, tosses her a pair of handguns to defend herself.
* [[Let's Fight Like Gentlemen]]: JOKER, in a hurry to make Maya remember the Other Side, tosses her a pair of handguns to defend herself.
* [[Mad Bomber]]
* [[Mad Bomber]]
* [[My Death Is Just the Beginning]]: Either Sudou knows what's coming, or it's a lucky guess. Anyway, bravado or not, once he's dead, the NWO spreads a rumor causing anyone who called the JOKER to {{spoiler|become Jokers themselves}}.
* [[My Death Is Just the Beginning]]: Either Sudou knows what's coming, or it's a lucky guess. Anyway, bravado or not, once he's dead, the New World Order spreads a rumor causing anyone who called the JOKER to {{spoiler|become Jokers themselves}}.
* [[Not Quite Dead]]: "My face! AGAIN!!"
* [[Not Quite Dead]]: "My face! AGAIN!!"
* [[Playing with Fire]]: Natch.
* [[Playing with Fire]]: Natch.
* [[Please Keep Your Hat On]]: A quarter of his face is burned off.
* [[Please Keep Your Hat On]]: A quarter of his face is burned off.
* [[Psychopathic Manchild]]: Type B.
* [[Psychopathic Manchild]]: Type B.
* [[Psycho Supporter]]: He is ''really'' devoted to Joker, to the point that shippers suspected some kind of tryst there. (There isn't.)
* [[Psycho Supporter]]: He is ''really'' devoted to Joker, to the point that shippers suspected some kind of tryst there (there isn't).
** Sudou's history following the burning of the Alaya Shrine is sketchy, but he couldn't have gotten out of the asylum without Joker's help. Jun also reminds him of Mr. Kashihara, the only person to think that Sudou wasn't crazy.
** Sudou's history following the burning of the Alaya Shrine is sketchy, but he couldn't have gotten out of the asylum without Joker's help. Jun also reminds him of Mr. Kashihara, the only person to think that Sudou wasn't crazy.
* [[Put the Laughter In Slaughter]]
* [[Put the Laughter In Slaughter]]
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* [[Refuge in Audacity]]: Sudou [[Stuff Blowing Up|blows up]] the police station ''and'' the fire station, so nobody can act in response to his bombings.
* [[Refuge in Audacity]]: Sudou [[Stuff Blowing Up|blows up]] the police station ''and'' the fire station, so nobody can act in response to his bombings.
* [[Right-Hand Attack Dog]]: His [[Hell Hound]].
* [[Right-Hand Attack Dog]]: His [[Hell Hound]].
* [[Ripple-Effect-Proof Memory]]: See "Evil Counterpart".
* [[Ripple-Effect-Proof Memory]]: See [[Evil Counterpart]] above.
* [[Room Full of Crazy]]: Tatsuya Sudou's old cell in the sanitarium. Judging by the wall graffiti, it looks like Nyarlathotep has been visiting him...
* [[Room Full of Crazy]]: Tatsuya Sudou's old cell in the sanitarium. Judging by the wall graffiti, it looks like Nyarlathotep has been visiting him...
* [[Scars Are Forever]]: Disfigured from an encounter with Tatsuya Suou many years ago, during which young Tatsuya manifested his Persona (Vulcanus) and blinded him in one eye.
* [[Scars Are Forever]]: Disfigured from an encounter with Tatsuya Suou many years ago, during which young Tatsuya manifested his Persona (Vulcanus) and blinded him in one eye.
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* [[Villainous Breakdown]]
* [[Villainous Breakdown]]
* [[With Great Power Comes Great Insanity]]: Sudou began hearing voices at a young age, and it likely exacerbated his psychopathy.
* [[With Great Power Comes Great Insanity]]: Sudou began hearing voices at a young age, and it likely exacerbated his psychopathy.
* [[Would Hurt a Child]]: Torching the Alaya Shrine was actually just because the voices told him. Normally, that'd be okay, because it's an accident, but even after finding out there were two children in the area, he was perfectly fine with almost killing them both. Planting bombs in a museum with children inside twice), however, definitely qualifies.
* [[Would Hurt a Child]]: Torching the Alaya Shrine was actually just because the voices told him. Normally, that'd be okay because it's an accident, but even after finding out there were two children in the area, he was perfectly fine with almost killing them both. Planting bombs in a museum with children inside twice), however, definitely qualifies.
* [[You Have Failed Me...]]: After losing to Eikichi, Yasuo is sternly reprimanded by King Leo... who [[Disproportionate Retribution|sets him on fire]].
* [[You Have Failed Me...]]: After losing to Eikichi, Yasuo is sternly reprimanded by King Leo... who [[Disproportionate Retribution|sets him on fire]].
* [[You Remind Me of X]]: He obviously sees a lot of {{spoiler|Akinari Kashihara in Jun}}, and rewards Joker's kindness with dog-like devotion.
* [[You Remind Me of X]]: He obviously sees a lot of {{spoiler|Akinari Kashihara in Jun}}, and rewards Joker's kindness with dog-like devotion.




=== Anna Yoshizaka AKA Lady Scorpio ===
=== Anna Yoshizaka a.k.a. Lady Scorpio ===
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[[File:p2 anna 4258.jpg|frame]]
Anna Yoshizaka was once a track athlete at Seven Sisters High School. However, she was involved in a hit-and-run accident, which dashed her dreams of becoming a star athlete. She began skipping school, seeing no point in attending when she had nothing more to work towards. Somewhere around this time, she fell under the thrall of the Joker and became Lady Scorpio, one of the Masked Four. Like Prince Taurus, her role is targeting other young people at Kasugayama High School and the Zodiac Club. It isn't necessary to fight Lady Scorpio; she doesn't confront the party until Caracol, when the player's choices determine {{spoiler|whether she lives or dies}}.
Anna Yoshizaka was once a track athlete at Seven Sisters High School. However, she was involved in a hit-and-run accident, which dashed her dreams of becoming a star athlete. She began skipping school, seeing no point in attending when she had nothing more to work towards. Somewhere around this time, she fell under the thrall of the Joker and became Lady Scorpio, one of the Masked Four. Like Prince Taurus, her role is targeting other young people at Kasugayama High School and the Zodiac Club. It isn't necessary to fight Lady Scorpio; she doesn't confront the party until Caracol, when the player's choices determine {{spoiler|whether she lives or dies}}.


{{spoiler|If the player chooses to force Yukino Mayuzumi to accompany the party to Caracol, Yukino will be there to counteract her [[Evil Twin|Shadow]], and Anna will ultimately assist Yukino in fighting the Last Battalion. If they leave Yukino behind, Anna will follow Shadow Yukino and the two will jump from a bridge, hand-in-hand, thus killing Anna}}.
{{spoiler|If the player chooses to force Yukino Mayuzumi to accompany the party to Caracol, Yukino will be there to counteract her [[Evil Twin|Shadow]], and Anna will ultimately assist Yukino in fighting the Last Battalion. If they leave Yukino behind, Anna will follow Shadow Yukino, and the two will jump from a bridge, hand-in-hand, thus killing Anna}}.


In ''Eternal Punishment'', Anna is falsely accused of performing the "JOKER curse" on the driver who hit her. When Principal Hanya is murdered in his office, Anna is the obvious suspect, as Maya overheard her mutter that she would kill Hanya after he denounced her in front of the entire school.
In ''Eternal Punishment'', Anna is falsely accused of performing the "JOKER curse" on the driver who hit her. When Principal Hanya is murdered in his office, Anna is the obvious suspect, as Maya overheard her mutter that she would kill Hanya after he denounced her in front of the entire school.


Later in the game, {{spoiler|her [[Sempai-Kohai]], Noriko, is discovered to have used the JOKER curse twice (Noriko is the one who ordered the deaths of both Hanya and the man responsible for Anna's accident), and is kidnapped by the Taiwanese mafia for that very reason. Anna phones Maya and the party to help free the girl, giving them the tip-off about the mafia's location}}.
Later in the game, {{spoiler|her [[Sempai-Kohai]] Noriko is discovered to have used the JOKER curse twice (Noriko is the one who ordered the deaths of both Hanya and the man responsible for Anna's accident), and is kidnapped by the Taiwanese mafia for that very reason. Anna phones Maya and the party to help free the girl, giving them the tip-off about the mafia's location}}.


* [[The Baroness]]
* [[The Baroness]]
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* [[Clear My Name]]: At the beginning of ''Eternal Punishment''. The driver who injured her has been murdered, followed by the principal. Even for those who haven't played ''Innocent Sin'', the evidence is definitely stacked against her.
* [[Clear My Name]]: At the beginning of ''Eternal Punishment''. The driver who injured her has been murdered, followed by the principal. Even for those who haven't played ''Innocent Sin'', the evidence is definitely stacked against her.
* [[Dull Eyes of Unhappiness]]
* [[Dull Eyes of Unhappiness]]
* [[Even the Girls Want Her]]: To the point of having her own [[:Category:Yandere|Yandere]]. A male student at Sevens is infatuated with {{spoiler|Noriko}}, but as his buddy points out, she only has eyes for Anna.
* [[Even the Girls Want Her]]: To the point of having her own [[Yandere]]. A male student at Sevens is infatuated with {{spoiler|Noriko}}, but as his buddy points out, she only has eyes for Anna.
* [[Good Smoking, Evil Smoking]]
* [[Good Smoking, Evil Smoking]]
* [[Heel Face Turn]]: {{spoiler|Only possible if you bring Yukino with you into Caracol}}.
* [[Heel Face Turn]]: {{spoiler|Only possible if you bring Yukino with you into Caracol}}.
* [[I Coulda Been a Contender]]
* [[I Coulda Been a Contender]]
* [[Making a Splash]]
* [[Making a Splash]]
* [[Mona Marshall]]: Her English VA.
* [[Mona Marshall]]: Her English VA.
* [[Not Me This Time]]: Played with in ''Eternal Punishment''.
* [[Not Me This Time]]: Played with in ''Eternal Punishment''.
* [[Red Herring]]: See "Clear My Name".
* [[Red Herring]]: See [[Clear My Name]] above.
* [[Schoolgirl Lesbians]]: Implied with her [[:Category:Yandere|Yandere]] admirer, {{spoiler|Noriko}}.
* [[Schoolgirl Lesbians]]: Implied with her [[Yandere]] admirer {{spoiler|Noriko}}.
** Anna/Yukino might also count, if you're a dedicated shipper.
** Anna/Yukino might also count, if you're a dedicated shipper.
* [[Start of Darkness]]: When she was involved in an accident and began cutting school, her dreams ruined.
* [[Start of Darkness]]: When she was involved in an accident and began cutting school, her dreams ruined.
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* [[Whip It Good]]
* [[Whip It Good]]


=== Ginji Sazaki AKA Prince Taurus ===
=== Ginji Sazaki a.k.a. Prince Taurus ===


Ginji Sasaki is an ex-musician who used to perform for a one hit wonder band. Since then, he's irked out a living as a record producer, trying to recapture his former glory. Ginji has a reputation for making sexual advances toward his female artists, particularly adolescent girls. In desperation, Ginji performed the Joker Charm, hoping to be successful again. Joker granted his wish, and Ginji was made one of the Masked Four, placed in charge of stealing Ideal Energy from young people. He begins promoting a secretive [[Fake Band|teen idol]] band known as "MUSES", and spreads a rumor that Lisa and her classmates are members. Late in the game, Prince Taurus follows the rest of the Masked Circle into Xibalba and is incinerated by a booby trap. His death is not shown on-screen, as Tatsuya's party discover his charred remains some time later.
Ginji Sasaki is an ex-musician who used to perform for a one hit wonder band. Since then, he's irked out a living as a record producer, trying to recapture his former glory. Ginji has a reputation for making sexual advances toward his female artists, particularly adolescent girls. In desperation, Ginji performed the Joker Charm, hoping to be successful again. Joker granted his wish, and Ginji was made one of the Masked Four, placed in charge of stealing Ideal Energy from young people. He begins promoting a secretive [[Fake Band|teen idol]] band known as "MUSES", and spreads a rumor that Lisa and her classmates are members. Late in the game, Prince Taurus follows the rest of the Masked Circle into Xibalba and is incinerated by a booby trap. His death is not shown on-screen, as Tatsuya's party discover his charred remains some time later.
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* [[Biting the Hand Humor]]: Ginji's based on Tetsuya Komuro, a Japanese music producer known for his taste in nubile pop stars. One of the artists managed by Komuro is hitomi, who sang the original ending theme for ''Innocent Sin''. Ooh, faced!
* [[Biting the Hand Humor]]: Ginji's based on Tetsuya Komuro, a Japanese music producer known for his taste in nubile pop stars. One of the artists managed by Komuro is hitomi, who sang the original ending theme for ''Innocent Sin''. Ooh, faced!
* [[Brainwashed and Crazy]]: After being reduced to an NWO mook.
* [[Brainwashed and Crazy]]: After being reduced to an New World Order mook.
* [[Dirty Old Man]]
* [[Dirty Old Man]]
* [[Dishing Out Dirt]]
* [[Dishing Out Dirt]]
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* [[One-Hit Wonder]]
* [[One-Hit Wonder]]


=== Junko Kurosu AKA Queen Aquarius ===
=== Junko Kurosu a.k.a. Queen Aquarius ===
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[[File:p2junko 7202.jpg|frame]]
The fourth and last member of the Masked Four, Queen Aquarius is secretly Junko Kurosu, a celebrity actress and Jun's mother. Once a popular girl at Seven Sisters High School, Junko set her eyes on her history teacher and husband-to-be, Akinari Kashihara. Junko grew weary of family life after Jun was born and spread vicious rumors about her husband. Following his violent death at Seven Sister High School, Junko embraced being single again and began to treat Jun miserably. Believing her career to be in danger because of her maturity, Junko summoned the Joker and wished to remain young forever; Joker complied, recruiting her into the Masked Circle.
The fourth and last member of the Masked Four, Queen Aquarius is secretly Junko Kurosu, a celebrity actress and Jun's mother. Once a popular girl at Seven Sisters High School, Junko set her eyes on her history teacher and husband-to-be Akinari Kashihara. Junko grew weary of family life after Jun was born and spread vicious rumors about her husband. Following his violent death at Seven Sister High School, Junko embraced being single again and began to treat Jun miserably. Believing her career to be in danger because of her maturity, Junko summoned the Joker and wished to remain young forever; Joker complied, recruiting her into the Masked Circle.


In ''Eternal Punishment'', Jun's father is still alive and Junko's marriage seems stable. During a celebrity interview at the TV Studio, Chiruzu Ishagami infects Junko with the JOKER curse. It is implied that she was brought to the Velvet Room and cured, but she isn't seen for the rest of the game.
In ''Eternal Punishment'', Jun's father is still alive, and Junko's marriage seems stable. During a celebrity interview at the TV Studio, Chiruzu Ishagami infects Junko with the JOKER curse. It is implied that she was brought to the Velvet Room and cured, but she isn't seen for the rest of the game.


* [[Damsel in Distress]]: In ''Eternal Punishment''.
* [[Damsel in Distress]]: In ''Eternal Punishment''.
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* [[Redemption Equals Death]]
* [[Redemption Equals Death]]
* [[Strong Family Resemblance]]: The Kurosu [[Peek-a-Bangs|bangs]].
* [[Strong Family Resemblance]]: The Kurosu [[Peek-a-Bangs|bangs]].
* [[Taking the Bullet]]: {{spoiler|Pushes Joker out of a spear's path and is fatally impaled}}. This mere moments after learning that the Joker is her son, Jun.
* [[Taking the Bullet]]: {{spoiler|Pushes Joker out of a spear's path and is fatally impaled}}. This mere moments after learning that the Joker is her son Jun.
* [[Tall, Dark and Bishoujo]]
* [[Tall, Dark and Bishoujo]]
* [[Teacher-Student Romance]]: What she sees in Kashihara is anybody's guess. He was an admired teacher at Sevens, so Junko likely considered him a trophy boyfriend. The ''real'' question is what Kashihara saw in ''her''.
* [[Teacher-Student Romance]]: What she sees in Kashihara is anybody's guess. He was an admired teacher at Sevens, so Junko likely considered him a trophy boyfriend. The ''real'' question is what Kashihara saw in ''her''.
* [[The Unfought]]: The only Masked Four member you can never fight.
* [[The Unfought]]: The only Masked Four member you can never fight.
* [[Younger Than They Look]]: Junko is only 37, though her Eternal Punishment incarnation looks middle aged.
* [[Younger Than They Look]]: Junko is only 37, though her ''Eternal Punishment'' incarnation looks middle aged.


=== Maya Okamura ===
=== Maya Okamura ===
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[[File:okamura p2 2733.jpg|frame]]


Lisa Silverman's homeroom teacher, nicknamed "Ideal-sensei" by her students due to her [[Cloudcuckoolander|eccentricities]]. She used to work alongside Jun's father, Akinari Kashihara. Okamura harbored an unrequited love for him, and resented his wife, Junko. She was a collaborator on Kashihara's unreleased book, which prophesied the signs leading up to the [[The End of the World as We Know It|end of days]]; among these portents was the return of Adolf Hitler and his "[[Ghostapo|Last Battalion]]". Kashihara later met a suspicious death when he fell inside the Seven Sisters clock tower and was crushed by the gears.
Lisa Silverman's homeroom teacher, nicknamed "Ideal-sensei" by her students due to her [[Cloudcuckoolander|eccentricities]]. She used to work alongside Jun's father Akinari Kashihara. Okamura harbored an unrequited love for him, and resented his wife Junko. She was a collaborator on Kashihara's unreleased book, which prophesied the signs leading up to the [[The End of the World as We Know It|end of days]]; among these portents was the return of Adolf Hitler and his "[[Ghostapo|Last Battalion]]". Kashihara later met a suspicious death when he fell inside the Seven Sisters clock tower and was crushed by the gears.


Okamura stations herself at the Kuzunoha Detective Agency, where she assists in shedding light on Mr. Kashihara's research on the Last Battalion. As the portents of the book start becoming true, Okamura loses her mind and decides to expedite the catastrophe. The final portent is the death of a woman named "Maya". Okamura is initially willing to sacrifice herself, but is instead approached by Nyarlathotep. At the conclusion of the game, {{spoiler|Okamura materializes and impales Maya Amano with the Spear of Longinus. Philemon intervenes by rewinding time and negating Maya's death, thus creating the ''Eternal Punishment'' timeline}}.
Okamura stations herself at the Kuzunoha Detective Agency, where she assists in shedding light on Mr. Kashihara's research on the Last Battalion. As the portents of the book start becoming true, Okamura loses her mind and decides to expedite the catastrophe. The final portent is the death of a woman named "Maya". Okamura is initially willing to sacrifice herself, but is instead approached by Nyarlathotep. At the conclusion of the game, {{spoiler|Okamura materializes and impales Maya Amano with the Spear of Longinus. Philemon intervenes by rewinding time and negating Maya's death, thus creating the ''Eternal Punishment'' timeline}}.


Okamura appears during the main story in ''Eternal Punishment'' only once: she is standing in the school courtyard during the game's introduction. If Maya speaks with her, she will sense that they have met before.
Okamura appears during the main story in ''Eternal Punishment'' only once: she is standing in the school courtyard during the game's introduction. If Maya speaks with her, she will sense that they have met before.
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* [[Properly Paranoid]]: Irregardless of cosmic meddling, everything Kashihara put to paper has come to pass.
* [[Properly Paranoid]]: Irregardless of cosmic meddling, everything Kashihara put to paper has come to pass.
* [[Sanity Slippage]]
* [[Sanity Slippage]]
* [[Self-Fulfilling Prophecy]]: A maiden with the name "Maya" is prophesied as a harbinger of the Apocalypse. In the depths of her insanity, Okamura is prepared to die to fulfill that role. {{spoiler|However, nobody figured on it being Maya ''Amano''}}.
* [[Self-Fulfilling Prophecy]]: A maiden with the name "Maya" is prophesied as a harbinger of the Apocalypse. In the depths of her insanity, Okamura is prepared to die to fulfill that role. {{spoiler|However, nobody figured on it being Maya ''Amano''}}.
* [[Sinister Shades]]
* [[Sinister Shades]]
* [[Slasher Smile]]: When she really goes off the deep end.
* [[Slasher Smile]]: When she really goes off the deep end.
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=== Principal Harding/Hanya ===
=== Principal Harding/Hanya ===
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[[File:p2hanya 9384.jpg|frame]]
The principal of the Seven Sisters High School, and previously the vice principal of St. Hermelin in the first game. Tatsuya Suou's party battles Principal Hanya on top of the clock tower after destroying the smaller clocks in the school classrooms in Innocent Sin. He dies afterwards, but when you meet a student who asks how he's doing, you can either tell the truth, or spread the rumor that he's alive. If you choose the latter, Principal Hanya will reemerge later in the game and repel the invasion of Hitler's Last Battalion on his own. Otherwise, the St. Hermelin alumni will do the job.
The principal of the Seven Sisters High School, and previously the vice principal of St. Hermelin in the first game. Tatsuya Suou's party battles Principal Hanya on top of the clock tower after destroying the smaller clocks in the school classrooms in ''Innocent Sin''. He dies afterwards, but when you meet a student who asks how he's doing, you can either tell the truth, or spread the rumor that he's alive. If you choose the latter, Principal Hanya will reemerge later in the game and repel the invasion of Hitler's Last Battalion on his own. Otherwise, the St. Hermelin alumni will do the job.


In ''Eternal Punishment'', he is still a hated principal, and is immediately killed when Noriko Katayama performs the Joker Curse on him for insulting Anna Yoshizaka, who can no longer represent Sevens in the regional track meet because of a permanent injury caused by a hit-and-run accident.
In ''Eternal Punishment'', he is still a hated principal, and is immediately killed when Noriko Katayama performs the Joker Curse on him for insulting Anna Yoshizaka, who can no longer represent Sevens in the regional track meet because of a permanent injury caused by a hit-and-run accident.
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* [[No One Could Have Survived That]]
* [[No One Could Have Survived That]]
* [[Offscreen Teleportation]]: Coming back to life has the added effect of turning Hanya [[Crazy Awesome]]. He keeps warping between classrooms, standing over a pile of unconscious Nazis each time.
* [[Offscreen Teleportation]]: Coming back to life has the added effect of turning Hanya [[Crazy Awesome]]. He keeps warping between classrooms, standing over a pile of unconscious Nazis each time.
* [[Our Founder]]: His statue in the school courtyard starts moving on its own accord. (That is one ''crazy'' school.)
* [[Our Founder]]: His statue in the school courtyard starts moving on its own accord (that is one ''crazy'' school).
* [[Sadist Teacher|Sadist Principal]]
* [[Sadist Teacher|Sadist Principal]]
* [[Slasher Smile]]: Permanently etched onto his face.
* [[Slasher Smile]]: Permanently etched onto his face.
* [[Starter Villain]]
* [[Starter Villain]]
* [[Start to Corpse]]: In ''EP'', he's the JOKER's only onscreen victim. The school transforms into a dungeon upon discovering of his corpse, whereupon the real game starts.
* [[Start to Corpse]]: In ''Eternal Punishment'', he's the JOKER's only onscreen victim. The school transforms into a dungeon upon discovering of his corpse, whereupon the real game starts.
* [[This Is a Drill]]: His Persona comes equipped with two of them.
* [[This Is a Drill]]: His Persona comes equipped with two of them.
* [[Villain with Good Publicity]]: Thanks to a well-placed rumor, nearly every student thinks he's the greatest thing since ice cream.
* [[Villain with Good Publicity]]: Thanks to a well-placed rumor, nearly every student thinks he's the greatest thing since ice cream.
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=== Yasuo Inoe ===
=== Yasuo Inoe ===


A student who hangs out on the rooftop of Kasugayama High School, discontented with the current system and wishes to become Student Body President to implement his desired changes. In Innocent Sin, Yasuo uses the Joker Charm to make his ambition a reality. He was responsible for spreading the rumor that the Seven Sisters High School Emblem was cursed, and collaborated with Lady Scorpio to collect Ideal Energy at Kasugayama High's dance party. He is fought as a boss, and dies at the hands of King Leo upon failing. In ''Eternal Punishment'', Yasuo is still alive, and is back to being a discontented Student Body Presidential wannabe.
A student who hangs out on the rooftop of Kasugayama High School, discontented with the current system and wishes to become Student Body President to implement his desired changes. In ''Innocent Sin'', Yasuo uses the Joker Charm to make his ambition a reality. He was responsible for spreading the rumor that the Seven Sisters High School Emblem was cursed, and collaborated with Lady Scorpio to collect Ideal Energy at Kasugayama High's dance party. He is fought as a boss, and dies at the hands of King Leo upon failing. In ''Eternal Punishment'', Yasuo is still alive, and is back to being a discontented Student Body Presidential wannabe.


* [[All Elections Are Serious Business]]: His incentive for joining The Masked Circle.
* [[All Elections Are Serious Business]]: His incentive for joining The Masked Circle.
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=== Ixquic ===
=== Ixquic ===
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[[File:p2ixquic 9890.jpg|frame]]
A 13 year-old [[cosplay]]er with a very lively imagination, believing that she's a "reincarnated warrior maiden", Ixquic. In ''Innocent Sin'', she turns out to be a minion of King Leo. In ''Eternal Punishment'', she hangs out at Giga Macho (The Seedy CD) music store, and is hunting down the two rumored demons that reside there.
A 13 year-old [[cosplay]]er with a very lively imagination, believing that she's a "reincarnated warrior maiden" Ixquic. In ''Innocent Sin'', she turns out to be a minion of King Leo. In ''Eternal Punishment'', she hangs out at Giga Macho (The Seedy CD) music store, and is hunting down the two rumored demons that reside there.


* [[Badass Boast]]: "I, Ixquic, shall [[Sophisticated As Hell|whoop your asses!!]]"
* [[Badass Boast]]: "I, Ixquic, shall [[Sophisticated As Hell|whoop your asses!!]]"
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* [[Dark-Skinned Blond]]: A platinum-haired variant.
* [[Dark-Skinned Blond]]: A platinum-haired variant.
* [[Do Not Call Me Paul]]: Her real name is Akari Hoshi. But try telling her that.
* [[Do Not Call Me Paul]]: Her real name is Akari Hoshi. But try telling her that.
* [[Emo Teen]]: Doesn't care whether she lives or dies, because she hates her life and her parents "totally suck".
* [[Emo Teen]]: Doesn't care whether she lives or dies because she hates her life and her parents "totally suck".
* [[Heel Face Turn]]: In ''Innocent Sin'', she does redeem herself after being rescued from the museum, and she aspires to become a manga artist.
* [[Heel Face Turn]]: In ''Innocent Sin'', she does redeem herself after being rescued from the museum, and she aspires to become a manga artist.
* [[Heroic Wannabe]]
* [[Heroic Wannabe]]
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=== Tatsuzou Sudou ===
=== Tatsuzou Sudou ===


Father of Tatsuya Sudou aka King Leo, he is briefly referenced in ''Innocent Sin'' before being revealed as the head of the [[The Illuminati|New World Order]] in ''Eternal Punishment''. He is estranged from his son, whom he confined to a mental hospital as a child. Tatsuzou is Japan's Foreign Minister, and is secretly head of a governmental conspiracy to to create a world without original sin. Tatsuzou is unaware of the fact that he, like his son, is being manipulated by Nyarlathotep.
Father of Tatsuya Sudou a.k.a. King Leo, he is briefly referenced in ''Innocent Sin'' before being revealed as the head of the [[The Illuminati|New World Order]] in ''Eternal Punishment''. He is estranged from his son, whom he confined to a mental hospital as a child. Tatsuzou is Japan's Foreign Minister, and is secretly head of a governmental conspiracy to to create a world without original sin. Tatsuzou is unaware of the fact that he, like his son, is being manipulated by Nyarlathotep.


* [[Affably Evil]]
* [[Affably Evil]]
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* [[Screw the Rules, I Have Money]]: He's evaded every criminal investigation come his way, and seems to have the Taiwanese mafia on speed dial.
* [[Screw the Rules, I Have Money]]: He's evaded every criminal investigation come his way, and seems to have the Taiwanese mafia on speed dial.
* [[Sleazy Politician]]
* [[Sleazy Politician]]
* [[Sword Cane]]: He's just a docile old man with a limp. ..until he breaks out the sword and slaughters his cohorts.
* [[Sword Cane]]: He's just a docile old man with a limp... until he breaks out the sword and slaughters his cohorts.
* [[Unwitting Pawn]]: Of Nyarlathotep.
* [[Unwitting Pawn]]: Of Nyarlathotep.
* [[Utopia Justifies the Means]]
* [[Utopia Justifies the Means]]
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The former antagonist of the original ''Persona'', who has been resurrected due to rumors. He unquestioningly serves the New World Order, but seems to be following his own agenda. During the events of ''Eternal Punishment'', Takahisa Kandori, (now called Guido Kandori in the NA version) is brought back to life through the power of Kototama performed by the NWO. The extensive scars on his body are reminiscent of Tatsuya Suou's marks.
The former antagonist of the original ''Persona'', who has been resurrected due to rumors. He unquestioningly serves the New World Order, but seems to be following his own agenda. During the events of ''Eternal Punishment'', Takahisa Kandori, (now called Guido Kandori in the NA version) is brought back to life through the power of Kototama performed by the New World Order. The extensive scars on his body are reminiscent of Tatsuya Suou's marks.


* [[Anti-Villain]]: Fresh from death and a trip to [[Hell]], he knows [[Being Evil Sucks|evil isn't what it's cracked up to be]].
* [[Anti-Villain]]: Fresh from death and a trip to [[Hell]], he knows [[Being Evil Sucks|evil isn't what it's cracked up to be]].
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* [[Don't You Dare Pity Me!]]: Gets annoyed with Nanjou doing this prior to the boss fight.
* [[Don't You Dare Pity Me!]]: Gets annoyed with Nanjou doing this prior to the boss fight.
* [[Four Eyes, Zero Soul]]
* [[Four Eyes, Zero Soul]]
* {{spoiler|[[Going Down with the Ship]]}}: After assisting Nanjo and his friends, Kandori opts to {{spoiler|remain in the collapsing ruins with Chizuru at his side.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Going Down with the Ship]]}}: After assisting Nanjo and his friends, Kandori opts to {{spoiler|remain in the collapsing ruins with Chizuru at his side}}.
* [[Heel Face Revolving Door]]
* [[Heel Face Revolving Door]]
* [[Hijacked by Ganon]]: He's in an ideal position to be this, and Chizuru outright wants him to be one. However, [[Subverted Trope|he really doesn't care]] because {{spoiler|he knows his time on Earth is limited and his only real interests are settling things with Nanjo and the Paradox that brought about the events of the game}}.
* [[Hijacked by Ganon]]: He's in an ideal position to be this, and Chizuru outright wants him to be one. However, [[Subverted Trope|he really doesn't care]] because {{spoiler|he knows his time on Earth is limited and his only real interests are settling things with Nanjo and the Paradox that brought about the events of the game}}.
* [[Ignored Epiphany]]: Despite his [[Alas, Poor Villain]] moment in the previous game, he's gone back to his old ways. When confronted on this by Kei, Kandori replies he's [[Because I'm Good At It|too old to change now]].
* [[Ignored Epiphany]]: Despite his [[Alas, Poor Villain]] moment in the previous game, he's gone back to his old ways. When confronted on this by Kei, Kandori replies he's [[Because I'm Good At It|too old to change now]].
* [[I Have Many Names]]: Thanks be to the English translation of the first game. In the Japanese version, he only uses the alias of "Guy Shidou" (Tatsuzou's secretary), but thanks to the localization changes he has his name from the first Persona (retconned as an alias) as well.
* [[I Have Many Names]]: Thanks be to the English translation of the first game. In the Japanese version, he only uses the alias of "Guy Shidou" (Tatsuzou's secretary), but thanks to the localization changes, he has his name from the first Persona (retconned as an alias) as well.
* [[Love Redeems]]: If he's not in love with Chiruzu, he at least cares for her deeply, as evidenced by his final scene.
* [[Love Redeems]]: If he's not in love with Chiruzu, he at least cares for her deeply, as evidenced by his final scene.
* [[Mark of the Beast]]: From what little we see of his skin, it's covered in a dark spiderweb pattern.
* [[Mark of the Beast]]: From what little we see of his skin, it's covered in a dark spiderweb pattern.
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=== Chizuru Ishigami ===
=== Chizuru Ishigami ===


Chizuru is a famous fortune teller who uses her show to spread rumors for the NWO. Unlike the other villains, Chiruzu does not use a Persona in combat but creates duplicates of herself to fool her opponents. Eriko Kirishima arrives in Sumaru City investigating her and her connection to the NWO. During a television interview Junko Kurosu transformed into a Joker and attempts to kill Lisa Silverman.
Chizuru is a famous fortune teller who uses her show to spread rumors for the New World Order. Unlike the other villains, Chiruzu does not use a Persona in combat, but creates duplicates of herself to fool her opponents. Eriko Kirishima arrives in Sumaru City investigating her and her connection to the New World Order. During a television interview, Junko Kurosu transformed into a Joker and attempts to kill Lisa Silverman.


Afterwards, she joins with the revived Takahisa Kandori and leaves with him for the Undersea Ruins, although she questions why someone like him would be happy serving as simply a pawn for Tatsuzou Sudou. Eventually, she and Kandori are confronted by Maya Amano and her party along with Tatsuya Suou. {{spoiler|They are both defeated, and, despite Nanjo/Eriko's pleading, stay behind in the collapsing Undersea Ruins to die}}.
Afterwards, she joins with the revived Takahisa Kandori and leaves with him for the Undersea Ruins, although she questions why someone like him would be happy serving as simply a pawn for Tatsuzou Sudou. Eventually, she and Kandori are confronted by Maya Amano, and her party along with Tatsuya Suou. {{spoiler|They are both defeated, and, despite Nanjo/Eriko's pleading, stay behind in the collapsing Undersea Ruins to die}}.


* [[Dark Mistress]]: To Kandori.
* [[Dark Mistress]]: To Kandori.
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* [[Kent Brockman News]]: Means by which she employs [[Reverse Psychology]] on the entire city population.
* [[Kent Brockman News]]: Means by which she employs [[Reverse Psychology]] on the entire city population.
* [[Knife Nut]]
* [[Knife Nut]]
* [[Love Martyr]]: To Kandori. {{spoiler|In the literal sense}}.
* [[Love Martyr]]: To Kandori. {{spoiler|In the literal sense}}.
* [[Unholy Matrimony]]: With Kandori.
* [[Unholy Matrimony]]: With Kandori.
* [[Woman in Black]]
* [[Woman in Black]]
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=== General Sugawara ===
=== General Sugawara ===


A top-ranking member of the NWO and commander of the Tenchu Army. Sugawara is wasting away from some unknown malady, which is what motivated him to assist Tatsuzou.
A top-ranking member of the New World Order and commander of the Tenchu Army. Sugawara is wasting away from some unknown malady, which is what motivated him to assist Tatsuzou.


* [[Armies Are Evil]]: By virtue of simply being self-interested, he's not [[General Ripper]] material. His men have no compunction about mowing down innocents, though.
* [[Armies Are Evil]]: By virtue of simply being self-interested, he's not [[General Ripper]] material. His men have no compunction about mowing down innocents though.
* [[Be Careful What You Wish For]] / [[Blessed with Suck]]: See below.
* [[Be Careful What You Wish For]]/[[Blessed with Suck]]: See below.
* [[Exact Words]]: Tatsuzou promises the terminally-ill General Sugawara that if their plan goes forward, he will be made immortal. He didn't say anything about being an immortal ''person''.
* [[Exact Words]]: Tatsuzou promises the terminally-ill General Sugawara that if their plan goes forward, he will be made immortal. He didn't say anything about being an immortal ''person''.
* [[Good Smoking, Evil Smoking]]: Always has a cigarette dangling from his mouth.
* [[Good Smoking, Evil Smoking]]: Always has a cigarette dangling from his mouth.
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Head of the Kounan police force, and Katsuya's top superior in the department. He, along with other top officials, is a member of the New World Order. Unlike the others, however, he is unable to hear Gozen's voice—perhaps a sign of his wavering loyalty to them. He once worked alongside Katsuya's father.
Head of the Kounan police force, and Katsuya's top superior in the department. He, along with other top officials, is a member of the New World Order. Unlike the others, however, he is unable to hear Gozen's voice—perhaps a sign of his wavering loyalty to them. He once worked alongside Katsuya's father.


* [[The Atoner]]: {{spoiler|Togashi was the one who betrayed Katsya's father, allowing him to take the fall for his crimes}}.
* [[The Atoner]]: {{spoiler|Togashi was the one who betrayed Katsya's father, allowing him to take the fall for his crimes}}.
* [[Conspicuous Trenchcoat]]: His attire while serving as an informant. A rather [[Paper-Thin Disguise]], but still...
* [[Conspicuous Trenchcoat]]: His attire while serving as an informant. A rather [[Paper-Thin Disguise]], but still...
* [[Da Chief]]
* [[Da Chief]]
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* [[Mr. Exposition]]: The [[Info Dump]] he provides is equal to Okamura's in the previous game. That is to say, ''not'' small.
* [[Mr. Exposition]]: The [[Info Dump]] he provides is equal to Okamura's in the previous game. That is to say, ''not'' small.
* [[Mysterious Informant]]
* [[Mysterious Informant]]
* {{spoiler|[[Redemption Equals Death]]: Shot by Shimazu}} shortly after explaining the nature of Gozen and the NWO.
* {{spoiler|[[Redemption Equals Death]]: Shot by Shimazu}} shortly after explaining the nature of Gozen and the New World Order.


=== Administrator Shimazu ===
=== Administrator Shimazu ===
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=== Akinari Kashihara ===
=== Akinari Kashihara ===


The father of Jun Kurosu, and a World History teacher at Seven Sisters High School. His charming personality made him an idol among his students in Seven Sisters, including Junko Kurosu, fomer-"Miss Sevens" and local celebrity, and Maya Okamura, a fellow History teacher who admired him as a genius. Akinari was troubled over the idea that the current world history is actually incorrect. He met with Tatsuya Sudou who have been rambling about voices in his head. Akinari was convinced that Sudou was channeling the voices of Mayans, and with the cooperation of Okamura, they produced the Oracle of Maiya. Intrigued by the revelations from the Oracle, Akinari worked on writing a book of prophecies, ''In-Lak'ech''.
The father of Jun Kurosu, and a World History teacher at Seven Sisters High School. His charming personality made him an idol among his students in Seven Sisters, including Junko Kurosu, fomer-"Miss Sevens" and local celebrity, and Maya Okamura, a fellow History teacher who admired him as a genius. Akinari was troubled over the idea that the current world history is actually incorrect. He met with Tatsuya Sudou who have been rambling about voices in his head. Akinari was convinced that Sudou was channeling the voices of Mayans, and with the cooperation of Okamura, they produced the Oracle of Maiya. Intrigued by the revelations from the Oracle, Akinari worked on writing a book of prophecies ''In-Lak'ech''.


He married Junko after the latter's graduation. Together they had a son, Jun. However, the marriage did not prove to be a blissful one as Junko began to miss her life as a celebrity. Sometime later, Akinari mets his death inside Seven Sister's clock tower when he fell and was crushed by the gears. His ghost is rumored to be haunting the clock tower to this day. As happens with all rumors, his ghost does indeed appear to Tatsuya at the start of ''Innocent Sin''.
He married Junko after the latter's graduation. Together they had a son, Jun. However, the marriage did not prove to be a blissful one as Junko began to miss her life as a celebrity. Sometime later, Akinari mets his death inside Seven Sister's clock tower when he fell and was crushed by the gears. His ghost is rumored to be haunting the clock tower to this day. As happens with all rumors, his ghost does indeed appear to Tatsuya at the start of ''Innocent Sin''.

Revision as of 13:28, 12 May 2018


A character sheet for Persona 2: Innocent Sin and its direct follow-up Eternal Punishment.

The Heroes

Tatsuya Suou

The silent protagonist of Innocent Sin and central character of the story. His affinity is with the Sun arcana, with Vulcanus as his starting Persona. Interestingly, he and Maya are the only protagonists in the Persona series to have canonical names (as opposed to the names given in the other mangas). However, the player has the option of renaming him at the start.

Tatsuya is a senior at Seven Sisters High School in Sumaru City, a rather aloof boy who doesn't have many friends, often preferring to be by himself and tool around with his treasured motorcycle. During a encounter with Eikichi "Captain Death/Death Boss" Mishina at Sumaru Prison (a live house where Eikichi's band "Gas Chamber" often practices), Tatsuya is attacked by Joker, an urban legend who is said to grant the wish of anyone who dials their own cell phone number. He, along with the others, is knocked unconscious and awakens to his own Persona. He later joins forces with Maya and Yukino, an investigative duo from a local magazine who are also looking into the Joker case.

Eventually, Tatusya realizes that he and the rest of his team knew each other as children, forming a masked clique nicknamed "The Masked Circle" (Masquerade in the fan translation of the PSX version). This leads him to suspect Jun Kurosu, the last remaining member of the clique, as the true identity of Joker. Soon afterward, Jun is revealed as a puppet of Nyarlathotep, the entity which is manifesting rumors as reality. At the conclusion of the game, Tatsuya confronts Nyarlathotep in his domain, and in the ensuing struggle, Maya is killed, fulfilling Nyarlathotep's prophecy and having everything outside of Sumaru City completely destroyed.

Faced with a dystopian future, the group accepts an offer from Philemon to erase their memories and rewind time. At the last moment, however, Tatsuya can't bring himself to lose his friends forever and relents. This creates a Temporal Paradox wherein the world is restored, but Tatsuya retains his memories of the Alternate Timeline (the "Other Side"), allowing Nyarlathotep to repeat the cycle.

  • Anime Hair: The dev team has joked that it's a helmet, and that he slips it off at night.
  • Badass:
    • Badass Biker: Tatsuya's most treasured possession (second to his lighter, of course) is his motorcycle. He wears a red cyclist's jumpsuit for the entirety of Eternal Punishment.
    • Heartbroken Badass: In Eternal Punishment, it's revealed not only did he care quite deeply for Maya, her horrifying end in Innocent Sin is why he's cares so much, as he doesn't want her to go through all that again, and on some level, he loves her QUITE a lot.
  • Bag of Spilling: Averted. In Eternal Punishment, Tatsuya joins up at level 50, with his Ultimate persona Apollo in tow.
    • Old Save Bonus: If you have completed save data from Innocent Sin, he'll start Eternal Punishment at the level he was there.
  • Bishounen
  • Character Development: His personality is more severe in Eternal Punishment, having become a hardened fighter and losing everyone he cared about.
  • Clueless Chick Magnet: His childhood friend Lisa has been pursuing him for ages, much to his discomfort and chagrin.
  • Cosmic Plaything
  • Crutch Character: In Eternal Punishment. Even moreso than usual, due to the fact that your party can fuse Personas up to the level of the highest-leveled party member, and unless you've been grinding yourself silly, Tatsuya will at very least be 5-10 levels above your next strongest character.
    • It's actually even better in regards to the Persona thing. You can actually summon Personas up to five levels higher than your strongest character, so, getting everybody's Ultimate Persona is only a level or two away with Tatsuya.
  • Destination Host Unreachable: Of the main characters, Tatsuya is the one hero who is unable to let go of his memories from Innocent Sin. It's this paradox (which Nyarlothotep probably anticipated) which again places the world in peril.
  • Deus Angst Machina: Someone must have stuck an ANGST +100 accessory on him between games.
    • Although given the sheer amount of crap he's put through between games, I'd say he has every right too.
  • Double Consciousness: In Eternal Punishment, he struggles with two sets of memories, one from the Other Side and the other from this world. Negated in the second game's ending, when he willingly gives up his memories of his friends. Maya ends up shouldering his burden, hopefully for good.
  • Dramatic Ellipsis
  • Even the Guys Want Him: If Jun is any indication.
  • For Want of a Nail
  • Fourth Option Love Interest: Eikichi, I choose you!!
  • Freak-Out: The losses at the end of Innocent Sin were simply too much to bear.
  • Hello, Insert Name Here: Although "Tatsuya" is his canonical name, the player is given a choice of naming him.
  • The Hero:
  • Heroic Mime: In the first game.
  • His Story Repeats Itself.
  • If It's You It's Okay: Tatsuya and Jun hint at this.
  • Ineffectual Loner
  • I Will Protect Her: Towards Maya. It's what causes the most trouble in both games.
  • Katanas Are Just Better
  • Laser-Guided Amnesia: His fate at the end of Eternal Punishment. In his case though, it's a blessing.
  • Law of Chromatic Superiority: A red cycling suit, which he wears in the sequel.
  • Love Hurts
  • Mark of the Beast: Before the start of Eternal Punishment, Nyarlathotep brands his arm with a symbol as a reminder of what will happen if his friends regain their memories.
  • Mr. Exposition: In the second game.
  • Must Make Amends
  • My Greatest Second Chance
  • Mysterious Protector: To Maya in the sequel.
  • Not So Stoic: See the Freak-Out entry above.
  • Number One Dime: A Zippo lighter he received from Jun as a child. The inscription reads "The most important things can't be seen with the eyes", a quote from Jun's favorite book. The lighter is a memento of Jun's father. In exchange, Tatsuya gave Jun a wristwatch which belonged to his own father. Tatsuya is depicted flicking the Zippo lighter open and shut during whenever he's idle.
  • One Head Taller: Between him and Jun, Tatsuya's the tall one. Actually, he's the second-tallest of everyone in the group, Eikichi being the absolute tallest by almost two inches.
  • Ripple-Effect-Proof Memory: By the end of Innocent Sin, he's literally the only person on Earth who recalls what happened.
  • Scars Are Forever: He has a knife wound on his back from when King Leo attacked him as a child. Tatsuya got him back though.
  • Set Right What Once Went Wrong
  • The Stoic: He's not cold-hearted, just shy and requires tons of personal space. He was a lot more outgoing and talkative as a kid.
  • This Is Something He's Got to Do Himself: Repeatedly tries and fails to get Maya to drop the JOKER story.
    • Not to metion in Innocent Sin, this is necessary in order to allow the other party members to gain their Prime Personas.
  • Three Amigos: Tatsuya, Lisa and Eikichi (and Jun makes four, adding Maya makes a Five-Man Band).
  • Time Stands Still: When he performs Nova Kaiser[1] with Apollo
  • Troubled but Cute: Despite (or because of?) his standoffish personality, he's considered "cool" by the other students at Sevens and has cultivated a female following.
  • Universal Driver's License: Submarines? Mini-Mecha? Zeppelins? Not a problem.
  • Victorious Childhood Friend: He has a choice between Lisa, Maya or even Jun.
  • Zen Survivor: He starts out like this in Eternal Punishment. Expect plenty of cryptic clues and I Work Alone.

Maya Amano

Maya Amano is a journalist for Kismet Publishing, writing for the teen magazine Coolest. Upon hearing rumors regarding a wish granting genie called Joker, Maya decides to investigate. The trail leads both Maya and her photographer/friend Yukino to Seven Sisters High, during which she meets Tatsuya Suou and the others, setting the stage for Innocent Sin. Maya's Tarot arcana is Moon and her starting Persona is Maia.

Maya oftentimes finds herself taking a leadership role within the group despite not being the protagonist. In Mt. Iwato, it is revealed that Maya once knew the four teens as children. The group played together while wearing Sentai, dubbing themselves as "The Masked Circle", with Maya as the eldest of them all. Maya was later imprisoned inside the Alaya Shrine by Eikichi, Lisa and Jun, all upset over the news that she had to move and tried to keep her with them. Tatsuya was opposed to this idea, so they locked him in with her. It was only supposed to be for the night so she wouldn't move, but the deranged Tatsuya Sudou set the shrine ablaze, and Maya was rescued by Tatsuya when his Persona suddenly manifested when he tried to fight Sudou off. At the conclusion of the game, Maya is fatally impaled by the Spear Of Longinus, fulfilling Nyarlathotep's dark prophecy and destroying the Earth. Philemon negates her death by rewinding time, giving Tatsuya an opportunity to avert these events.

Though she has forgotten the events of the previous game at the start of Eternal Punishment, a chance meeting with Tatsuya Suou on the way to work stirs up feelings of deja vu in Maya. The feelings of familiarity intensify after she witnesses the JOKER unleashing demons inside Seven Sisters High. Tatsuya hands her a Sevens School Emblem and asks her to spread the rumor that it keeps the Joker away, and that she should try to forget about this incident for her own good. However, Maya chooses to press on, burning the emblem and going against his warning. Along with Ulala Serizawa, Katsuya Suou and Baofu, she delves deeper into a convoluted series of events that she eventually realizes are those that parallel what she has experienced before in an alternate reality, and all just to sate her nagging curiosity over the "Deja Vu Boy".

"See - you - next - time!"

  • Rule of Sexy: Interesting, erm... business attire.
  • Sailor Fuku: Young Maya wears this in flashbacks.
  • Screw Destiny: In a defiantly-kawaii example of this trope, Maya cheerfully burns her Seven Sisters emblem, which serves as a ward against the JOKER.
  • Team Mom
  • Too Good for This Sinful Earth
  • Trash of the Titans: Maya's apartment.
  • Universal Driver's License: Subverted. She THINKS she's got enough skill to have one.
  • The Veronica: To Lisa's Betty.
  • When She Smiles: In Innocent Sin, there's a scene of this in the Bomb Shelter. Maya showed Tatsuya her Mr. Bunbun charm, and he cracks a smile at it. She proceeds to comment that it's the first time she's ever seen him smile and that he's pretty cute when he does. Leads right to a Luminescent Blush, which in turn triggers Maya's teasing contact command with him, where she tries to make him blush.
    • Heck, that can almost be a subversion, since the focus is on the blush, not the smile.
  • Why Did It Have To Be Fire?: She has pyrophobia, thanks to nearly dying at the shrine thanks to Tatsuya Sudou's arson. To gain her Prime Persona, you need to let her overcome this.
  • Women Drivers: Maya thinks her driving license is universal and applies to blimps and boats. Yukino warns the group not to let her drive a thing. Several scenes later, cue Maya driving a non-car vehicle...

Lisa and Eikichi: CALLED IT!!!

Lisa Silverman

Lisa "Ginko" Silverman is a popular girl at Seven Sisters High School. Despite her Caucasian lineage, she was born and raised in Japan and does not know any English, but she has a habit of lacing her native Japanese with some Chinese words, imitating action stars such as Bruce Lee. Lisa's Tarot arcana is Lovers, while her starting Persona is Eros. She is one of the more popular girls at Seven Sisters High School, and harbors a crush for Tatsuya. However, she and Kasugayama High School leader Eikichi Mishina have a confrontational relationship akin to that of Kei Nanjou and Masao Inaba from the first Persona.

Lisa was the top candidate for Miss Sevens, a beauty pageant/popularity contest held at Seven Sisters High School. Most people assumed she spoke English. Lisa and her two friends Asacchi and Meepo were selected to be in the idol group MUSES, created from a rumor. The song that MUSES sings, with Lisa as the lead vocalist, encourages people to call Joker to solve their problems. She then recites a piece from the Oracle of Maiya, which foretold events leading up to the end of the world.

  • All of the Other Reindeer: Teased as a little girl for her blonde hair and blue eyes.
  • Amazingly Embarrassing Parents: Her mother, who renamed herself Akiko, behaves like a Yamato Nadeshiko despite being American. Her father is a Steven Seagal expy who lives in a traditionalist Japanese house, practices aikido and wears a yukata constantly. He works as a director of a foreign trading company; ironically, his job requires him to wear a three-piece suit and speak English.
  • The Betty: To Maya's Veronica.
  • The Big Guy
  • Break the Cutie: When confronted by her Shadow, it's revealed that Lisa dates older men for money and experiments with drugs.
  • But Not Too Foreign
  • Clingy Jealous Girl: Her disconcertingly single-minded pursuit of Tatsuya. If Tatsuya shows affection toward Maya or Jun, instead, Lisa immediately runs over to Eikichi and decks him, with her Shadow turning it up to 11.
  • Dark Secret: It's a little vague, but Lisa may have participated in enjo kosai. Her Shadow intimates that Lisa's had a few sugar daddies, and tried drugs in the past.
  • Girl Posse: Asacchi and Miipo, her eventual in MUSES bandmates in MUSES. They're not really friends; Lisa is distrustful of them and treats them like hangers-on.
    • However, she is genuinely upset at them losing their identity to JOKER and becomes a true friend for them in the "other world".
  • Gratuitous Foreign Language: A haphazard use of Cantonese, often saying "Aiya!" and other Chinese expressions.
  • Hidden Depths
  • Idol Singer: Lisa gets roped into a Fake Band thanks to a rumor.
  • My Name Is Not Durwood: In a fit of anger, Eikchi bestows upon her the nickname "Ginko". "Gin" means silver in Japanese, and taken from her last name. "-ko" is a common Japanese name suffix for females. Much to Lisa's chagrin, the name pretty much stuck. However, she is able to counter Eikichi by giving him the pejorative moniker "Captain Underwear"/"Undie Boss".
  • Peer Pressure Makes You Evil: Averted in Innocent Sin, when she rejects joining the Masked Circle despite peer pressure from her friends. Little does she know...
  • Power Fist
  • Rebellious Princess: Her Japanophile father raised her to be a traditional Japanese girl. Lisa wants none of it.
    • In a laughable subversion of the trope, her shadow busts her on this.

Shadow Lisa: You try too hard to rebel against your parents! You know it, and you hate yourself for it!

  • Sexophone: One of the things her "Tempt" contact inherits from Yuka Ayase's.
  • Shaped Like Itself: Oh sure, give a girl named Silverman a nickname that's Ginko.
  • Show Some Leg: One of her Contact options.
  • Spoiled Sweet
  • Stephanie Sheh: In the 2011 PSP version port.
  • Surprisingly Good English: Subverted: to her exasperation, everyone expects blonde-haired American Lisa Silverman to speak perfect English, but because she was raised in Japan by Otaku parents wishing for her to be a Yamato Nadeshiko, she hardly knows any.
  • Token Minority
  • Vitriolic Best Buds: With Eikichi. Both have derisive nicknames for each other, they can't be in the same room together without launching into Volleying Insults, and Lisa frequently runs over and decks Eikichi whenever she's upset—regardless of whether he's responsible. However, when Lisa is revealed to have fallen into the unsavory hands of Prince Taurus, Eikichi states that they better go find them—before Lisa murders him.
  • Zettai Ryouiki

Eikichi Mishina

Eikichi Mishina is a very flamboyant student of Kasugayama High, the rival school of Seven Sisters High School. His Tarot arcana is Death, and his starting Persona is Rhadamanthus. At a young age, Eikichi was overweight and frequently bullied. After a thug pulled down Eikichi's pants in front of his childhood crush Miyabi Hanakouji, he underwent a radical image makeover, losing weight and training to beat up anyone who mocked him. Due of Eikichi's early discovery of his Persona powers, he practically rules the school as its "leader", known by many as (fittingly) Captain Death/Death Boss.

Eikichi understood the nature of his Persona long before Tatsuya and Lisa did. Like Maya and Eriko, he misunderstood the phenomenon and dubbed his Persona a "Spirit of Death", which he used to punish anyone who challenged him. Eikichi is also the lead singer of a Visual Kei band called Gas Chamber, whose logo he wears on his armband. He wears a modified version of Kasugayama High's blue uniform, with a tunic over his pants.

"We ain't in some kinda video game, are we? It is gonna be the 21st century, right? Come on, "high school kids fight with the fate of the world hanging in the balance"?" (PSX fan translation)

"This ain't a video game, you know? We're nearly into the 21st century here. Why are high schoolers fighting to save the world?" (PSP translation)

Maya: Hm...there's something fishy going on…
Eikichi: It's not a lie, babes! I'm not looking for the principal of Sevens, nor was I stepped on by the Joker!

Maya: You know something about the Joker, don't you?!

Jun Kurosu /Kashihara

Jun is a loner student at Kasugayama High School. He used to attend Seven Sisters, the school where his father teaches World History. When Jun awakened to his Persona, he used it to injure some kids who were bullying him, and was soon transferred to Kasugayama High School. Jun's Tarot arcana is Fortune, and his starting Persona is Hermes/Nyarlathotep. As a child, Jun exchanged mementos with a young Tatsuya Suou, who was his playmate at the Alaya Shrine. Jun gave him an engraved zippo lighter, while Tatsuya presented Jun with his father's silver wristwatch.

His mother Junko Kurosu is a selfish actress who cared more about revitalizing her career than taking care of her family. Jun's father Akinari Kashihara died before the game begins. Junko spread rumors of her husband being a deadbeat parent, leading to a widespread belief that Kashihara was a dangerous crackpot. Following his father's death, Jun adopted his mother's maiden name Kurosu.

Jun ran away from his mother's house at the age of seventeen and began to manipulate rumours in order to become the Joker; once he did, he acted under direct guidance from Nyarlathotep, who played on his traumatic memories of watching Maya get locked inside in the burning Alaya Shrine. Unaware that Maya survived the fire, he grew to resent his former playmates, whom he blamed for letting his surrogate mother Maya die. He is rescued from this state by Tatsuya Suou and the rest of the party, from then on working with them to undo the damage he did as Joker.

In Eternal Punishment, Jun's father is alive, and his family life is more tranquil. Jun is lured to the Sky Museum by King Leo, hoping to jog Jun's memories of the Other Side. Jun unwittingly works against Leo by helping Maya's party to rescue the schoolchildren who were having their field trip there.

Yukino Mayuzumi

Yukino is a returning playable character from the first Persona. In Innocent Sin, she is once again playable, working as a freelance photographer under Shunsuke Fujii (who she has had a crush on for a long while), and is close friends with teen magazine journalist Maya Amano. Yukino's Tarot arcana is Empress, while her starting Persona is Vesta. She is later replaced by Jun, though her ultimate fate is dependent on the player's actions.

In Eternal Punishment, Yukino is downgraded to a supporting character. She assists in Maya's current assignment by getting in touch with her former teacher Saeko Takami, who now works at Seven Sisters High School. Yukino will rejoin the rest of her former classmates later in the game, fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.

The hell did you just say? YOU PIECE OF SHIT!!!!

Katsuya Suou

Katsuya Suou is a Detective of the Kounan Police Department. His current rank is Sergeant of the Homicide Division. His Tarot arcana is Justice, and his starting Persona is Helios. Katsuya is very straight-laced, even in the face of paranormal activity (he often wonders aloud whether the penal code can apply to demons). Katsuya cares a great deal for his brother, and gets depressed very easily if Tatsuya spurns his help. After a confrontation with the JOKER at Seven Sisters High School, Katsuya invites Maya and her friend Ulala to join him in his investigation so he can ensure their safety. It is implied he has romantic feelings toward Maya Amano, but politeness forbids him from acting upon it.

  • Adorkable: He's a cop who wonders if the penal code applies to demons, and he will even interrogate them as a contact option! Her also has a HUGE crush on Maya Amano, and because he's got a crippling case of Cannot Spit It Out, he calls her Ms. Amano, even towards the end of the game.
  • Agent Scully
  • Aloof Big Brother: In Innocent Sin, Tatsuya's big brother Katsuya appears to be a cold-hearted jerk preoccupied with his job. However, Eternal Punishment subverts this showing us that from Katsuya's point of view, he's trying his best to be a good brother, and Tatsuya is the one causing the problems.
  • By-The-Book Cop: Believes very much in the letter of the law, which is why he and Baofu don't get along. He even verges into Lawful Stupid at times (Dude tries to read demons their rights!).
  • The Caretaker: Katsuya assumed this role with Tatusya after their father was disgraced.
  • Characterization Marches On: Due to the different Point of View between the games. He's a jerk from Tatsuya's perspective, but from Maya's perspective, he's stressed out due to Tatsuya's petulant behaviour.
  • Clueless Chick Magnet: Katsuya is very popular amongst the female officers, but is totally oblivious to it. He's similar to his brother in that respect.
  • The Comically Serious: He ponders whether the penal code applies to demons.
  • Cool Loser
  • Cool Shades
  • Determinator: This man has sworn to put an end to the JOKER case, and he doesn't let corruption or superpowered beings stand in his way. Several characters in the games, the villains included, lampshade his zeal.
  • Good Cop, Bad Cop: Katsuya and Baofu's Contact option.
  • Fair Cop
  • Fan Service Pack: He looks like a hardassed, somewhat unattractive version of himself in Innocent Sin, though since he's seen from Tatsuya's POV, this is Tatsuya's perception of him. Eternal Punishment pretties him up slightly by virtue of seeing him via Maya's POV.
  • Firing One-Handed
  • Hollywood Dateless: Word of God says he's hopeless with the opposite sex despite being adored by the women in his precinct (he's similar to his brother in that regard).
  • Hotblooded Sideburns
  • I Coulda Been a Contender: He only became a police officer because it was expected of him. His secret dream was to be a pastry chef.
  • Kindhearted Cat Lover: Katsuya turns in a big softie over cats, which he finds cute. He's even pleased his initial Persona manifests as a cat. Unfortunately, cats also seem to give him allergies.
  • The Lancer
  • Military Salute: Is the only one to salute back to Lieutenant General Zula in the PSP remake of Eternal Punishment. Easy to figure out why.
  • Must Have Caffeine: Remarks on having drunk a lot of coffee.
  • Nice Guy: Basically, he's an asshole in Innocent Sin because you're seeing him the way Tatsuya sees him.
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed: Rose-tinted sunglasses, bowl haircut and a silk suit? Looks oddly familiar...
  • Not So Different: A scene in Eternal Punishment, wherein Katsuya and Baofu are forced to run through a really hot tunnel. They are both worried about their shades melting.
  • Perp Sweating: His Contact option. Made even funnier by the fact he's interrogating demons.
  • Pet the Dog: Katsuya isn't quite as nice and understanding in the first game. There are, however, NPCs giving second-hand accounts of Katsuya showing his true colors when you're not around. Once Tatsuya and co. become wanted criminals, you hear that Katsuya is hanging up wanted posters of a person whose face resembles his own, and he looks very sad. But when Katsuya hears the opposing rumor, that Tatsuya and co. are heroes who rescued schoolchildren, you hear that his "face lit up like never before."
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • Resenter: He's angry because he threw away his own dreams to raise Tatsuya.
  • Sharp-Dressed Man
  • Smart People Wear Glasses: Wore specs even as a student, so they're not just for show.
  • Teeth-Clenched Teamwork: With Baofu. Katsuya would rather toss him in the slammer, while Baofu in turn considers Katsuya to be an irritant and a wimp.
  • Tell Me About My Father: His final exchange with Captain Togashi.
  • To Be Lawful or Good: After he refuses to associate with his corrupt department any longer.

Ulala Serizawa

Ulala Serizawa is Maya Amano's longtime friend and roommate. She often pulls the latter to so-called "matchmaker parties" to meet men despite a pattern of being swindled by past boyfriends. Ulala does boxing as a means for her to get revenge on the man who swindled her without getting the police involved; if she called the police, she couldn't beat him to a pulp, after all! Her Tarot arcana is Star, with Callisto as her starter Persona. Ulala makes her living by selling lingerie, but is outwardly obsessed with fortune telling, and looks up to the famous TV seer Wang Long Chizuru. One of her contacts involves her telling fortunes to encountered demons, and she also subscribes to a cellphone-based Wang Long fortune service. Ulala is also fond of ghost stories, and will be able to tell some when accompanied by the right party members.

Ulala is first introduced in Innocent Sin, when the party visits GOLD Gym when searching for King Leo's message. Credited as "Maya's Roommate", she is advised by Maya to leave the building due to King Leo's looming bomb threat. In Eternal Punishment, Ulala tends to be the cheeriest character in the Eternal Punishment group next to Maya, but panics easily when a situation takes a turn for the worse. She locks horns with Baofu repeatedly during the course of the game despite having more in common with each other than anyone else.

Ulala became controlled by the Joker Persona by secretly performing the Joker Curse to Maya. She envies Maya for being a successful working woman and always catching men's eyes, a significant contrast to her seemingly dead-end life. Luckily, Ulala is later purged of JOKER by Igor in the Velvet Room, and she rejoins the party with a renewed purpose.

Ulala appears on the TV show Who's Who in Persona 3, along with more Persona 1 and 2 characters. Trish describes her as a woman in her 30's with a beauty spot under her eye, and also mentions that she can dance the flamenco (which is one of her special contacts in Eternal Punishment). Trish wonders what she'd look like with a rose in her mouth, this is a reference to her demon contact combo Flamenco de la Pasion.

Baofu Tanaka

Baofu is a so-called "Tap Buster", an extortionist who uses wiretapping to further his vendetta against the people who have done him wrong, particularly Tatsuzou Sudou and the Tien Tao Len, a Taiwanese Mafia group. He claims he's from Taiwan, but is perfectly fluent in Japanese. Baofu's Tarot arcana is Hanged Man, with Odysseus as his initial Persona.

Aside from wiretapping, Baofu also runs a bulletin board website called "The Darkside Of Sumaru City", where he sorts through various urban legends to find information that might be relevant to him. He joins Maya's party following a rendezvous arranged online, and performs a test on the effectiveness of the Kotodama, the curse where rumors can come true when spread around town. Because of his shady personality and propositions, the party finds it hard to trust him, especially Katsuya Suou.

Following a shootout in the Abandoned Factory in Kounan during which Baofu is able to defeat Yung Pao, it is revealed through Katsuya's background research that Baofu's true identity was that of Kaoru Saga (kanji: 嵯峨 薫), a Japanese public prosecutor. Along with his assistant Miki Asai, they were both victims of a Taiwanese Mafia hit, tagged for their running investigation on the Tien Tao Len. Kaoru survived, awakening to Odysseus in the process, but Miki did not. Kaoru set out to exact revenge at the people responsible for her death, exchanging his lawful means for illegal ones.

In Eternal Punishment, Kei can develop a hidden Contact option with Baofu called "Song Of A Baseball Fan" where the pair quarrel over which baseball team is the greatest. This parallels the typical debates in real-life Japanese baseball fandom.

Baofu: Who the f##k are you?

Nate/Kei Nanjou

Kei is a former playable characters from Revelations: Persona. In Innocent Sin, he is a supporting character who appears at the Abandoned Factory in Kounan, drawn to rumors that a person resembling Kandori is in Sumaru City (the person in question turns out to be Reiji Kido, who isn't too happy about being mistaken as his hated half-brother). When you talk to him, Kei will give Tatsuya Suou his ultimate weapon. During the invasion of Hitler's Last Battalion, he joins his former classmates to fight against the Nazis unless certain conditions are met earlier in the game.

In Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, he is a playable character. Sneak mentions that there are two people (a man and a woman) investigating the New World Order. If Maya spreads the rumor that the person with information on the NWO is a man, you will get Kei to join. He now uses katanas like Tatsuya, and when using his demon contacts, Kei still mentions his beloved butler Yamaoka, and how he intends to honor the promise he made years ago to become "the #1 man in Japan."

Kei will take the group to a Science Lab run by Tatsuzou Sudou and funded by the Nanjou Group, where youths who allegedly performed the Joker Curse are kidnapped and drained of Kegare. The party will run into Kei's old classmates Reiji Kido and Maki Sonomura around the sewer entrance, assisting in their covert infiltration by working the floodgates. Kei will rejoin the rest of his former classmates later in the game (with Tatsuya taking his place in Maya's party), fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.

Ellen/Eriko Kirishima

Eriko is a former playable character from Revelations: Persona. In Innocent Sin, she is a supporting character, and has succeeded in getting into the modeling business. After Tatsuya Suou uncovers the "Oracle of Maiya", Yukino decides to look for Eriko's aid to unpuzzle the metaphor behind the poem. Unless certain conditions are met, she will fight alongside her former classmates from St. Hermelin once more to repel the invasion of Sumaru City by Hitler's Last Battalion, assisting Tatsuya's party so they can go to Xibalba.

In Eternal Punishment, Eriko is a playable character. Sneak mentions that there are two people (a man and a woman) investigating the New World Order. If Maya spreads the rumor that the person with information on the NWO is a woman, you will get Eriko to join. She still uses fencing swords, and will immediately establish rapport with Ulala Serizawa, who shares her love of fortune telling and ghost stories.

Eriko will take the group to the Sumaru TV station to investigate if Chizuru Ishigami (also known as "Wang Long Chizuru") is really involved in the New World Order. Their suspicions were confirmed as Chizuru's shikigami (who was disguised as a cat) traps them with a spell called "Kimon Tonkou" taking them to a reverse dimension. With her knowledge of the occult, Eriko concludes that they would have to find and enter the "Ba Gua" gates located on each the studio entrances in order to escape. Eriko enlists the help of TV host and former classmate Hidehiko Uesugi to find the right order of the Ba Gua gates by scouting them out back in the real world. Inside the reverse dimension, however, a stalker of Eriko lies in wait, taking the rare chance to get close to his idol.

Eriko will rejoin the rest of her former classmates later in the game (with Tatsuya taking her place in Maya's party), fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.


Major NPCs

Philemon

A man with a butterfly mask who bestows Personas to people. He lives in a realm of the Collective Unconscious. Philemon operates as an ally to the party despite the fact that he can only watch events unfold as a neutral observer. As such, he cannot directly interfere with anything that is going on. Philemon is conducting an experiment with his rival Nyarlathotep over humanity's destiny. Philemon believes they can become enlightened, higher beings.

Igor

Igor is the mysterious proprietor of The Velvet Room. He is a marionette given life by Philemon. His noticeable appearance comes from his Tengu/Pinocchio-like long nose. In Megami Ibunroku Persona, Igor has calls himself "a servant of Philemon". He is always found in The Velvet Room between consciousness and unconsciousness. He uses a phone made of bone to call up Personas from the depths of the soul.

In Persona 2, Igor remains mostly unchanged. He is still a servant of Philemon and he handles Persona summoning in much the same way.

Todoroki Daisuke

A middle-aged, overweight Private Detective who runs the Kuzunoha Detective Agency in Hirasaka (relocated to Kounan in Eternal Punishment). According to rumors, he used to be an incompetent, third-rate detective, but his intelligence spiked due to a mysterious circumstance. As a result, Todoroki is a frequent font of wisdom as well as a reliable authority on the occult. He plays a vital role in Persona 2, uncovering the nature of Sumaru City's curse before even the authorities manage to. Todoroki offers to spread helpful rumors for a fee, thus allowing them to become reality.

  • Cool Old Guy
  • Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe: He carries this with him at all times.
  • Grand Theft Me: Although he looks kind of dull and mild-mannered, he works as a Devil Summoner. The explanation for this goes back to Devil Summoner and Soul Hackers. In those games, there is a devil summoner and detective named Kyouji Kuzunoha (hence the agency moniker) who loses his body and becomes a body-snatcher. He takes the form of Sukeroku in the sequel game Soul Hackers where the dull-witted detective Daisuke Todoroki also appears. So, when Todoroki suddenly becomes very smart and takes over the Kuzunoha Detective Agency, it's assumed that Kyouji snatched his body.
  • Kavorka Man: Ulala seems to think so, at least.
  • Porn Stache
  • Private Detective
  • Reasonable Authority Figure

Maki Sonomura

Maki works part-time at Hiiragi Pyschotherapy in Sumaru City in hopes of becoming a therapist like her employer Reiko. She feels that helping troubled people is the best way for her to cope with the fact that she almost destroyed her hometown because of her fantasy world coming to life and almost completely superimposing the normal one.

She will later receive a flower from the Time Count, and give it to Jun as his ultimate weapon. Maki mentions what she was told by the count about the flower, that it was "the representation of a destiny that must be passed on." Maki will eventually fight alongside her former classmates from St. Hermelin once more to repel the invasion of Sumaru City by Hitler's Last Battalion unless certain conditions are met earlier in the game.

In Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, Maki's role as a supporting character is somewhat more significant. She feels the resonance of a Persona from Maya Amano, and is able to tell from this that the latter is acquainted with Yukino Mayuzumi, a former classmate of hers. She later appears at the Science Lab scenario in Kei Nanjou's route. Along with Reiji Kido, she will help Maya's party through the sewer entrance, coordinating their movements with the floodgate controls. Maki will rejoin the rest of her former classmates later in the game, fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.

Brad/Hidehiko "Brown" Uesugi

Brown is a returning character from the first Persona, now a supporting character. Now a popular variety-talk show host, his ego has swelled to the point of no return, especially getting nationwide attention for the rumor that he is the boy toy of actress Junko Kurosu (which turns out to be false, since he actually despises the actress for having as big an ego as he does; even so, he still addresses the latter as "Junko-chan"). If certain conditions are met, he will fight alongside his former classmates from St. Hermelin once more to repel the invasion of Sumaru City by Hitler's Last Battalion, assisting Tatsuya Suou's party so they can go to Xibalba.

In Eternal Punishment, Brown is still a supporting character. He will assist Maya Amano's party through the TV studio, scouting out the correct order of Chiruzu's medallions to help them escape the "Kimon Tonkou" spell that has imprisoned them. Hidehiko will rejoin the rest of his former classmates later in the game, fighting off the New World Order soldiers that are trying to take over the city.

Chris/Reiji Kidou

Like Maki and Brown, Reiji is a returning alumni from the first Persona. He makes an appearance in both Persona 2 games as an NPC. He has long since shed his Badass image—even going as far as changing his hairstyle to conceal the scar on his forehead—and is working a door-to-door knife salesman to support his live-in girlfriend (referred to as his wife, whom he married directly out of high school, in the remake of the first Persona) who is carrying his baby. Unfortunately, his Persona still exudes the same kind of intimidating aura, scaring away potential customers. He reluctantly asks for advice from of fellow St. Hermelin alumnus Kenta "Toro" Yokouchi, whose own Persona has made him very successful.

His new hairstyle, however, made him look strikingly similar to his hated stepbrother, so rumors started circulating about Kandori being sighted in Sumaru City, which piques the interest of Kei Nanjou. Reiji can later be found in the Abandoned Factory, where he beats up on demons to blow some steam. Lisa Silverman will 'persuade' him into giving up his Legendary American Gloves.

Later in the game, he will join his former St. Hermelin classmates in the fight against Hitler's Last Battalion unless certain conditions are met earlier in the game. In Eternal Punishment, he will appear in Kei Nanjou's route to the Science Lab. With Maki Sonomura in tow, Reiji will assist in the party's covert infiltration of the lab through the sewers by operating the floodgate controls. He will once again team up with the St. Hermelin alumni later in the game, this time to fend off the New World Order soldiers trying to take over the city.

Fujii Shunsuke

A photographer for Kismet Publishing, and Yukino's boss/mentor. His petnames for Maya and Yukino are "Mackey" and "Yuki".

Youichi Makimura

In Innocent Sin, he was a Masked Circle minion under Queen Aquarius who performed the Joker Charm, wishing to become the sexiest man alive. He was interrupted from fighting Tatsuya's group at the fitness club GOLD when an angry Ulala Serizawa chased him out, threatening to kick his ass for stealing her money and suddenly disappearing. In Eternal Punishment, Makimura is pulled out of another scam attempt and taken along while Maya's party searches for Ulala at GOLD, believing that he was the one targeted by the Joker Curse she performed.


Antagonists (SPOILERS)

Nyarlathotep

Nyarlathotep (a.k.a. "The Crawling Chaos") is a shape shifting entity who stands opposite to Philemon. Unlike Philemon's rule of neutrality, Nyarlathotep can manifest in the real world and assume the form of anything he chooses. In Innocent Sin, both he and Philemon are performing an experiment to see if humanity will become enlightened or ultimately destroy itself. Nyarlathotep decides to push things in his favor by placing a curse on Sumaru City, causing rumors to come alive and guiding humans toward self-destruction. Despite appearing only at the tail end of both stories, he is nevertheless a prime mover in the overarching storyline, and is retroactively named as the puppeteer behind the first Persona.

Nyarlathotep corrupts the memories of Jun Kurosu, leading him to believe that Tatsuya Suou and the rest of the Masked Circle killed their "Big Sis" Maya Amano. With this, Jun gave in to Nyarlathotep and became the Joker, creating a corrupted adult version of the Masked Circle with the intent to raise Xibalba, the alien ship upon which Sumaru City rests, and create a superior human race. Nyarlathotep took the form of Jun's father, who died long ago, but with all the ideal traits that Jun desired in a father. Besides this default form, he also manifests as Adolf Hitler, as well as Jun's own Persona.

In Eternal Punishment, Nyarlathotep takes advantage of Tatsuya Suou's mistake of becoming a paradox in the recreated world. He starts by restoring the memories of King Leo, one of the key figure that led to the Other Side's destruction, as well as bringing his former host Takahisa Kandori back to life. The New World Order, a parallel to the Other Side's Masked Circle, is established as a result. Xibalba is revived as the Ameno Torifune, an ancient Mayan machine buried underneath Sumaru City.

Tatsuya Sudou a.k.a. King Leo/JOKER

Real name Tatsuya Sudou, (not to be confused with Tatsuya Suou) Leo is one of the "Masked Four", executives of the Masked Circle, and The Dragon to Joker. Easily the most psychotic of the Joker's crew, Sudou has a marked predilection for explosives and is a pyromaniac. In Eternal Punishment, Leo's father is revealed to be Japan's Foreign Minister and Baofu's archenemy Tatsuzou Sudou. Despite his mania, Leo is fiercely devoted to Joker.


Anna Yoshizaka a.k.a. Lady Scorpio

Anna Yoshizaka was once a track athlete at Seven Sisters High School. However, she was involved in a hit-and-run accident, which dashed her dreams of becoming a star athlete. She began skipping school, seeing no point in attending when she had nothing more to work towards. Somewhere around this time, she fell under the thrall of the Joker and became Lady Scorpio, one of the Masked Four. Like Prince Taurus, her role is targeting other young people at Kasugayama High School and the Zodiac Club. It isn't necessary to fight Lady Scorpio; she doesn't confront the party until Caracol, when the player's choices determine whether she lives or dies.

If the player chooses to force Yukino Mayuzumi to accompany the party to Caracol, Yukino will be there to counteract her Shadow, and Anna will ultimately assist Yukino in fighting the Last Battalion. If they leave Yukino behind, Anna will follow Shadow Yukino, and the two will jump from a bridge, hand-in-hand, thus killing Anna.

In Eternal Punishment, Anna is falsely accused of performing the "JOKER curse" on the driver who hit her. When Principal Hanya is murdered in his office, Anna is the obvious suspect, as Maya overheard her mutter that she would kill Hanya after he denounced her in front of the entire school.

Later in the game, her Sempai-Kohai Noriko is discovered to have used the JOKER curse twice (Noriko is the one who ordered the deaths of both Hanya and the man responsible for Anna's accident), and is kidnapped by the Taiwanese mafia for that very reason. Anna phones Maya and the party to help free the girl, giving them the tip-off about the mafia's location.

Ginji Sazaki a.k.a. Prince Taurus

Ginji Sasaki is an ex-musician who used to perform for a one hit wonder band. Since then, he's irked out a living as a record producer, trying to recapture his former glory. Ginji has a reputation for making sexual advances toward his female artists, particularly adolescent girls. In desperation, Ginji performed the Joker Charm, hoping to be successful again. Joker granted his wish, and Ginji was made one of the Masked Four, placed in charge of stealing Ideal Energy from young people. He begins promoting a secretive teen idol band known as "MUSES", and spreads a rumor that Lisa and her classmates are members. Late in the game, Prince Taurus follows the rest of the Masked Circle into Xibalba and is incinerated by a booby trap. His death is not shown on-screen, as Tatsuya's party discover his charred remains some time later.

In Eternal Punishment, Ginji is manipulated into essentially the same role. He is brainwashed by the New World Order to host a seminar at the mall, where he encourages people to get rid of their "Kegare". In the ensuring shootout with Maya and her party, the glass container holding all the stores Kegare is shattered, turning Ginji into a JOKER.

Junko Kurosu a.k.a. Queen Aquarius

The fourth and last member of the Masked Four, Queen Aquarius is secretly Junko Kurosu, a celebrity actress and Jun's mother. Once a popular girl at Seven Sisters High School, Junko set her eyes on her history teacher and husband-to-be Akinari Kashihara. Junko grew weary of family life after Jun was born and spread vicious rumors about her husband. Following his violent death at Seven Sister High School, Junko embraced being single again and began to treat Jun miserably. Believing her career to be in danger because of her maturity, Junko summoned the Joker and wished to remain young forever; Joker complied, recruiting her into the Masked Circle.

In Eternal Punishment, Jun's father is still alive, and Junko's marriage seems stable. During a celebrity interview at the TV Studio, Chiruzu Ishagami infects Junko with the JOKER curse. It is implied that she was brought to the Velvet Room and cured, but she isn't seen for the rest of the game.

Maya Okamura

Lisa Silverman's homeroom teacher, nicknamed "Ideal-sensei" by her students due to her eccentricities. She used to work alongside Jun's father Akinari Kashihara. Okamura harbored an unrequited love for him, and resented his wife Junko. She was a collaborator on Kashihara's unreleased book, which prophesied the signs leading up to the end of days; among these portents was the return of Adolf Hitler and his "Last Battalion". Kashihara later met a suspicious death when he fell inside the Seven Sisters clock tower and was crushed by the gears.

Okamura stations herself at the Kuzunoha Detective Agency, where she assists in shedding light on Mr. Kashihara's research on the Last Battalion. As the portents of the book start becoming true, Okamura loses her mind and decides to expedite the catastrophe. The final portent is the death of a woman named "Maya". Okamura is initially willing to sacrifice herself, but is instead approached by Nyarlathotep. At the conclusion of the game, Okamura materializes and impales Maya Amano with the Spear of Longinus. Philemon intervenes by rewinding time and negating Maya's death, thus creating the Eternal Punishment timeline.

Okamura appears during the main story in Eternal Punishment only once: she is standing in the school courtyard during the game's introduction. If Maya speaks with her, she will sense that they have met before.

Principal Harding/Hanya

The principal of the Seven Sisters High School, and previously the vice principal of St. Hermelin in the first game. Tatsuya Suou's party battles Principal Hanya on top of the clock tower after destroying the smaller clocks in the school classrooms in Innocent Sin. He dies afterwards, but when you meet a student who asks how he's doing, you can either tell the truth, or spread the rumor that he's alive. If you choose the latter, Principal Hanya will reemerge later in the game and repel the invasion of Hitler's Last Battalion on his own. Otherwise, the St. Hermelin alumni will do the job.

In Eternal Punishment, he is still a hated principal, and is immediately killed when Noriko Katayama performs the Joker Curse on him for insulting Anna Yoshizaka, who can no longer represent Sevens in the regional track meet because of a permanent injury caused by a hit-and-run accident.

Yasuo Inoe

A student who hangs out on the rooftop of Kasugayama High School, discontented with the current system and wishes to become Student Body President to implement his desired changes. In Innocent Sin, Yasuo uses the Joker Charm to make his ambition a reality. He was responsible for spreading the rumor that the Seven Sisters High School Emblem was cursed, and collaborated with Lady Scorpio to collect Ideal Energy at Kasugayama High's dance party. He is fought as a boss, and dies at the hands of King Leo upon failing. In Eternal Punishment, Yasuo is still alive, and is back to being a discontented Student Body Presidential wannabe.

Hiroki Sugimoto

A second-year student at Kasugayama High. Ever since Eikichi beat him up in middle school, he's hated Eikichi and wanted to defeat him, jealous of his power and clout as the school leader. He uses the Joker Charm so he can become stronger, spreads the rumor that the Head is stronger than Captain Death, and even kidnapped Miyabi. Eikichi relinquishes his position as Captain Death, creating a loophole that allows him to defeat Sugimoto. In Eternal Punishment, he is kidnapped and drained of Kegare at the Science Lab in Kei Nanjou's route. Maya's party runs into Eikichi who was trying to save Sugimoto as per his role as the school leader. They later find Sugimoto, who was turned into a monster. Kei and the party try their best to subdue Sugimoto without killing him, and assures Eikichi that the Nanjou Group will pull out all the stops to turn his classmate back to normal.

Ixquic

A 13 year-old cosplayer with a very lively imagination, believing that she's a "reincarnated warrior maiden" Ixquic. In Innocent Sin, she turns out to be a minion of King Leo. In Eternal Punishment, she hangs out at Giga Macho (The Seedy CD) music store, and is hunting down the two rumored demons that reside there.

Tatsuzou Sudou

Father of Tatsuya Sudou a.k.a. King Leo, he is briefly referenced in Innocent Sin before being revealed as the head of the New World Order in Eternal Punishment. He is estranged from his son, whom he confined to a mental hospital as a child. Tatsuzou is Japan's Foreign Minister, and is secretly head of a governmental conspiracy to to create a world without original sin. Tatsuzou is unaware of the fact that he, like his son, is being manipulated by Nyarlathotep.

Kiyotada Sumaru

The mummified remains of a feudal warlord who established what is now Sumaru City. Thanks to Nyarlathotep's influence, Tatsuzou Sudou was able to reanimate him with rumors. Sumaru's remains are the centerpiece of the New World Order, communicating to its members via Telepathy. Once the Monado Mandala has risen, Sumaru's castle is mystically unearthed and towers over the entire city.

  • Back from the Dead
  • Badass Mustache: Still impressive, even if the rest of him is in poor shape.
  • Clipped-Wing Angel: It is possible to kill Sumaru in one hit if the right conditions are met. Summoning the three Ancestral Personas during the battle for a Fusion Attack will defeat him instantly. This is explained in-game by the Personas being the spirits of a samurai who originally toppled Sumaru, his princess, and their retainer. It's also a case of Guide Dang It, so whether this is worth all the trouble is subjective.
  • Evil Overlord
  • Evil Tower of Ominousness: Sumaru Castle.
  • Feudal Future: His ultimate goal.
  • Mummy

Guido/Takahisa Kandori

The former antagonist of the original Persona, who has been resurrected due to rumors. He unquestioningly serves the New World Order, but seems to be following his own agenda. During the events of Eternal Punishment, Takahisa Kandori, (now called Guido Kandori in the NA version) is brought back to life through the power of Kototama performed by the New World Order. The extensive scars on his body are reminiscent of Tatsuya Suou's marks.

Chizuru Ishigami

Chizuru is a famous fortune teller who uses her show to spread rumors for the New World Order. Unlike the other villains, Chiruzu does not use a Persona in combat, but creates duplicates of herself to fool her opponents. Eriko Kirishima arrives in Sumaru City investigating her and her connection to the New World Order. During a television interview, Junko Kurosu transformed into a Joker and attempts to kill Lisa Silverman.

Afterwards, she joins with the revived Takahisa Kandori and leaves with him for the Undersea Ruins, although she questions why someone like him would be happy serving as simply a pawn for Tatsuzou Sudou. Eventually, she and Kandori are confronted by Maya Amano, and her party along with Tatsuya Suou. They are both defeated, and, despite Nanjo/Eriko's pleading, stay behind in the collapsing Undersea Ruins to die.

General Sugawara

A top-ranking member of the New World Order and commander of the Tenchu Army. Sugawara is wasting away from some unknown malady, which is what motivated him to assist Tatsuzou.

Captain Togashi

Head of the Kounan police force, and Katsuya's top superior in the department. He, along with other top officials, is a member of the New World Order. Unlike the others, however, he is unable to hear Gozen's voice—perhaps a sign of his wavering loyalty to them. He once worked alongside Katsuya's father.

Administrator Shimazu

Katusya's direct superior in the Kounan department, and lieutenant to Captain Togashi. He dislikes Katsuya by association, as his father was disgraced and expelled from the force.


Minor NPCs

Akinari Kashihara

The father of Jun Kurosu, and a World History teacher at Seven Sisters High School. His charming personality made him an idol among his students in Seven Sisters, including Junko Kurosu, fomer-"Miss Sevens" and local celebrity, and Maya Okamura, a fellow History teacher who admired him as a genius. Akinari was troubled over the idea that the current world history is actually incorrect. He met with Tatsuya Sudou who have been rambling about voices in his head. Akinari was convinced that Sudou was channeling the voices of Mayans, and with the cooperation of Okamura, they produced the Oracle of Maiya. Intrigued by the revelations from the Oracle, Akinari worked on writing a book of prophecies In-Lak'ech.

He married Junko after the latter's graduation. Together they had a son, Jun. However, the marriage did not prove to be a blissful one as Junko began to miss her life as a celebrity. Sometime later, Akinari mets his death inside Seven Sister's clock tower when he fell and was crushed by the gears. His ghost is rumored to be haunting the clock tower to this day. As happens with all rumors, his ghost does indeed appear to Tatsuya at the start of Innocent Sin.

In Eternal Punishment, the timeline has been changed so that Akinari is still alive and married to Junko.

Demon Artist

An inhabitant of the Velvet Room, and the only one besides Igor who serves a function in the game. At the player's request, he will convert the Free Tarot cards into any other arcana card, except for Fool and minor arcana.

Belladonna

First seen as a background character in the first Persona, she is the soprano who is accompanied with Nameless. She covers her ears with her hair in order to concentrate on her performance.

Nameless/Nanashi

A pianist in suite who plays various pieces on a gigantic grand piano. In order to concentrate on performance, he covers his eyes. Nameless also has an obsession with numbering, which is parodied in the Persona 2 Drama CD.

Kelly/Trish

Trish is a gold-digging refugee from the fairy world who was exiled due to her greed. Formerly an NPC in the first Persona, she has noticeably aged in ensuing years (as Kei will attest). Trish maintains a Healing Spring at which the party can heal, generally found in every dungeon, in each of the Persona 2 games. Despite her sweet-natured appearance, Trish is notorious for being selfish, greedy, and charging outlandish prices for her healing services. While restoring in town generally costs a few thousand yen, Trish tends to charge a few dozen thousand. Should the player refuse, she'll generally tell them to go and die for all she cares.

Tammy/Tamaki Uchida

A returning NPC from the original Persona, as well as protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei: If.... Tamaki is now in college, and works part-time in the Kuzunoha Detective Agency as an assistant to Daisuke Todoroki and also a Devil Summoner. She handles the mail-in magazine prizes for the party, and in one occasion, Tamaki will dress up as a cat burglar along with Satomi Tadashi (who is now her fiance) helping the party to rescue the schoolchildren trapped deep inside the burning Sky Museum.

In Eternal Punishment, Tamaki still works at the Kuzunoha Detective Agency. She is also hiding a money-hungry Catgirl demon in the bathroom, who uses the giant fortune cat in the office as a facade to ask for handouts. Tamaki reprises her role of handling the mail-in magazine contest entries for the party. Off-hand, she expresses concern for her fiancée, who has been missing because of assassination threats from sources unknown.

Satomi "Tad" Tadashi

Another returning NPC from the first Persona, Tad works at the Kuzunoha office with his girlfriend, Tammy. Due to general dislike of the character from fans, Tad does not appear in Eternal Punishment, having gone on the run from "assassins" according to Tammy.

Saeko Smith/Saeko Takami

A returning character from the first Persona. Ms. Saeko returns in Persona 2: Innocent Sin as the homeroom teacher of Tatsuya Suou, having transfered to Seven Sisters High School along with Vice-Principal Hanya. She is still admired by both students and former students alike.

Saeko makes it her mission to help Tatsuya Suou find direction in his life. She is well-intentioned but relentless, even staking out his motorcycle so she can give him a pep talk. The dialogue trees that ensue later play a minor role in the game's narrative. She assists the party in removing the curse on Seven Sisters High School. Saeko plays a much smaller role in Eternal Punishment. She is interviewed by Maya Amano early in the game regarding the JOKER.

"Chunky"/Kenta "Toro" Yokouchi

Another returning character from the first Persona, Kenta is a fish connoisseur and rumormonger who found success by using his Persona (despite, or perhaps because, his Persona being penis demon Mara). He gives advice to fellow St. Hermerlin alumni Reiji Kido, whose Persona has only hampered his success. He is usually found at Gatten Sushi, and like the other rumormongers, is willing to exchange rumors with the party.

Steven Silverman

Lisa Silverman's father, a naturalized American who works in the Foreign Currency Exchange. He absolutely loves Japan, and as a result is often seen wearing a yukata out of season. Mr. Silverman implements a home life that matches a typical Japanese family's to the dot, even raising his daughter to become a Yamato Nadeshiko or an ideal Japanese lady. He only appears in Innocent Sin, handing out prizes if the party enters and wins one of the magazine sweepstakes.

  • The Ahnold: Everything about him, from the ponytail to his practice of Aikido, is a deliberate spoof of Steven Seagal.
  • Badass Normal: While him fighting is not shown offscreen, he's able to kick Nazi asses alone. He certainly uses the Aikido skills he learned for being a Japanese Otaku well.
  • Good Parents: Subverted. He tried getting Lisa to become a Yamato Nadeshiko against her will, but other than that one quirk, he clearly loves his daughter, not at all abusive, and even entrusts the party with her safety.
  • Outdated Outfit
  • Uncle Pennybags: Quirks aside, he gives Lisa a fat annual allowance.

Miyabi Hanakouji

A second-year Seven Sisters High School student and classmate of Lisa. She works on the school newspaper, and is dating Eikichi Mishina, doubling as a groupie of sorts for the band "Gas Chamber". In Innocent Sin, she was nicknamed "Hanaji" (nosebleed) / "Kozy" and was overweight because of an embarrassing event. In Eternal Punishment, she makes a small cameo inside Gas Chamber but nothing more.

Matsuoka

Kei Nanjou's current butler and bodyguard. He seems surly and distant, which is a far cry to how Kei's relationship with the late Yamaoka was before. But the truth is that Matsuoka is actually diligently looking out for Kei's welfare, making sure that his young master becomes the #1 man in Japan as promised.

Mizuno

Editor-In-Chief of Coolest, Maya Amano's immediate superior. Mizuno seems to despise Maya so much that she goes as far as to discard a meaningful article that the latter wrote about the "Rumored Student", breaks her up with partner Yukino Mayuzumi during the assignment at Sevens in Eternal Punishment, and also rescinds her day off. The in-game bio describes her as "30-something and still not married". She only mellows out after Sumaru City becomes the Ameno Torifune.

  1. ↑ Nova Cyther prior to the PSP release.
  2. ↑ Minus about two months thanks to leap years.
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