Akihiko Sanada
Boxing pugilist
Persona user of the boxing athlete type appearing in ''Persona 3''. Features a fighting style centered on punches in combat, and is a trusted existence among comrades due to his earnest personality and hardworking nature.
Quotes
- Defeating oneself—that is true strength.
- Swing my fists for my comrades.
- I want to get stronger. Stronger than anyone.
- There's a battle here we can't afford to lose.
- I'm still a growing guy.
Trivia
- The character's name is derived from the protagonist's classmate's surname.
- True to a boxer, possesses many punch techniques and also high agility.
- Possesses ''Izanagi-no-Okami'', the evolved form of Izanagi, as Persona.
- Role in the game is attacker and support.
- In the female protagonist route of ''Persona 3'', social link changes.
Alternate names
Akihiko Sanada
アキヒコ
SANADA
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- April 21
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Short black hair with sharp gaze. Athletic and muscular build. Possesses a toned body forged through boxer's training. Prefers active and easy-to-move clothing.
- Height
- About 175cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Muscular build
- Boxer's hands
- Sharp eyebrows
- Iconic items
-
- Boxing gloves
- Persona summoning item
- Sportswear
- Wristbands
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Serious
- Detailed personality
- Strong sense of responsibility, caring for comrades, and stoic. Doesn't show emotions outwardly much but harbors intense passion within. Always acts with consideration for his own growth and comrades' development.
- Keywords
-
- Hard worker
- Calm
- Caring for comrades
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Sense of justice
- Stoic
- Motto
- Stake everything on one's own fists
- Talents
-
- Boxing talent
- Combat ability
- Leadership
- Persona user
- Skills
-
- Martial arts
- Strategic thinking
- Teamwork
- Motivation
- To train oneself, pursue true strength, and protect comrades
- Habits
- Often falls silent when concentrating
- Favorite foods
- Protein, Chicken, Vegetables, Japanese food
- Hobbies
- Boxing practice, Training, Reading
- Favorite colors
- Red, Black
- Disliked situations
- Irresponsible actions, Sacrificing comrades
- Disliked foods
- Overly spicy food, Junk food
History
- Backstory
- Influenced by his father, began boxing from a young age and blossomed his talent. After Persona awakening, uses special abilities in battle to serve as a shield for comrades. Overcomes harsh past and inner conflicts to grow into a key team member.
- Debut date
- July 13, 2006
- Work title
- Persona 3
- Media type
- Game
Persona Awakening
- Significant event
- Persona Awakening
- Description
- Awakens to Persona powers and resolves to join the fight.
Team Formation
- Significant event
- Team Formation
- Description
- Forms an organization with comrades to confront dark entities.
Boxing Challenges
- Significant event
- Boxing Challenges
- Description
- Repels numerous enemies using martial arts techniques.
Relationships
Protagonist (Phoenix)
Teammate
Trust built through battling together
Aigis
Teammate
Bond forged by overcoming hardships together
Kotonoha Ayatsuji
Friend
Cooperative relationship as comrades
SEES
SEES: strategist
Media appearances
Persona 3
Game / Protagonist
Released in 2006
Persona 3 THE MOVIE
Anime / Protagonist
2013-2016
Persona 4 The Golden
Game / Cameo
2012
Voice cast and creators
Masaki Terasoma
- Voice actor
- Masaki Terasoma
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime and games
Erik Kimerer
- Voice actor
- Erik Kimerer
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English version games
Atlus
- Creator name
- Atlus
- Role
- Original author
Shigenori Soejima
- Creator name
- Shigenori Soejima
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Akihiko Sanada 1/8 Scale Figure
- Item name
- Akihiko Sanada 1/8 Scale Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Boxing Glove Keychain
- Item name
- Boxing Glove Keychain
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited