Goro Akechi
Genius Detective
Genius detective who appears in ''Persona 5'', an important key character in the story.
Quotes
- Justice doesn't necessarily win. But we must continue fighting.
- I'm a detective. I can't stop pursuing the truth.
- Is your way right? Or is it wrong?
- Fate is something you carve out for yourself.
- The true enemy lies within oneself.
Trivia
- His Persona is said to be inspired by Sherlock Holmes.
- One of the most popular brainiac characters in the series.
- His duality plays a major key role in the story's climax.
- Voiced by Yūki Kaji.
- Versions exist with in-game costume changes and customization.
Alternate names
Goro
Akechi
Detective
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Handsome young man with a refined appearance and soft brown hair. Always well-groomed, giving a calm and intellectual impression.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Gesture when removing glasses
- Calm expression
- Sharp jawline
- Iconic items
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- Detective hat (speculated, but item details in the work are unknown)
- Sharp gaze that serves as proof of a famous detective
- Persona ability
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Intellectual
- Detailed personality
- Calm and composed with a sharp mind. Accurately assesses situations and acts calculatingly, but harbors complex emotions and inner conflicts. Outwardly polite in behavior, but occasionally reveals a shadowy side.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Intellectual
- Calculating
- Duality
- Enigmatic
- Sense of Mission
- Loneliness
- Motto
- There is only one truth
- Talents
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- Deductive Reasoning
- Tactical Thinking
- Persona Ability
- Negotiation Skills
- Skills
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- Detective Techniques
- Psychological Analysis
- Combat Ability
- Information Gathering
- Motivation
- To expose the dark side of a distorted society and reveal the truth.
- Habits
- Has a habit of smiling occasionally when displaying sharp insight.
History
- Backstory
- Recognized as a genius detective since childhood. His intellect is acknowledged by all as genius-level, but he harbors many connections to the underworld and secrets, playing a crucial role in the story's deeper aspects.
- Debut date
- September 15, 2016
- Work title
- Persona 5
- Media type
- Game
Encounter with the Phantom Thieves
- Significant event
- Encounter with the Phantom Thieves
- Description
- Builds a deep connection with the protagonists, generating numerous conflicts and drama as a key story element.
Role as a Double Agent
- Significant event
- Role as a Double Agent
- Description
- Outwardly a detective pursuing justice, while secretly pursuing other goals, creating major ripples in the story.
Relationships
Protagonist
Rival
Forms a complex rival relationship through the process of fighting together.
Phantom Thieves of Hearts
Teammate
Builds a cooperative relationship through Phantom Thieves activities.
Phantom Thieves of Hearts
Phantom Thieves of Hearts: unknown
Media appearances
Persona 5
Game / Supporting
September 15, 2016
Persona 5 Royal
Game / Supporting
October 31, 2019
PERSONA5 the Animation
Anime / Supporting
April - September 2018
PERSONA5 the Animation -THE DAY BREAKERS-
Anime / Supporting
September 3, 2016
Persona 5 Strikers
Game / Supporting
February 20, 2020
Persona 5 Tactica
Game / Supporting
November 17, 2023
Voice cast and creators
Yūki Kaji
- Voice actor
- Yūki Kaji
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Persona 5 Royal and others
Kōshi Okada
- Creator name
- Kōshi Okada
- Role
- Original author
Shigenori Soejima
- Creator name
- Shigenori Soejima
- Role
- Character designer
Nao Satomi
- Creator name
- Nao Satomi
- Role
- Writer
Katsura Hashino
- Creator name
- Katsura Hashino
- Role
- Writer
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Animation studio
Atlus
- Creator name
- Atlus
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Goro Akechi Figure
- Item name
- Goro Akechi Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Goro Akechi Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Goro Akechi Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular