Igor

Master of the Velvet Room

The master of the Velvet Room, a mysterious doll who manages Personas.

Quotes

  • “The reason I am here is that you are a Persona user.”
  • “Which is the doll and which is the human... I do not know that either.”
  • “The Velvet Room exists in the gap between your mind and reality.”
  • “Shall we attempt Persona fusion?”

Trivia

  • Igor is modeled after Igor, the assistant from Frankenstein.
  • Beyond the door of the Velvet Room lies the mental world, where concepts of time and space differ.
  • Depending on the series, multiple voice actors exist, changing the character's image.
  • From series after Philemon's absence, Igor has become the main master of the Velvet Room.

Alternate names

Igor Master of the Velvet Room Persona Administrator

Tags

Velvet Room Persona Administrator Doll Familiar Mysterious Figure Ally Character Mental World Dark Fantasy RPG

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Profile

Species
Doll (with will)
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A mysterious elderly doll figure with a distinctive long nose and beard. Wearing a black robe, it manages the Velvet Room with slow movements.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Long nose
  • Long white beard
  • Doll body
Iconic items
  • Robe
  • Velvet Room with rows of pillars
  • Persona Fusion Device

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Mysterious
Detailed personality
Although a doll created by someone, it possesses its own will and constantly ponders its existence as 'doll or human.' Calm and composed in demeanor, yet possesses kindness and profound knowledge. It sometimes provides guidance or trials to visitors.
Keywords
  • Mysterious
  • Intellectual
  • Calm
  • Leader
  • Sarcastic
  • Mystical
  • Doll
Motto
“Am I a doll, or... something more?”
Talents
  • Persona Management
  • Persona Fusion Knowledge
  • Manipulation of Time and Space
  • Guidance in the Mental World
Skills
  • Persona Fusion
  • Advice and Guidance
  • Creation of Fantastical Spaces
  • Design of Mental Trials
Motivation
To guide visitors, providing trials and advice to awaken their Persona abilities. To explore the meaning of its own existence.
Habits
Slow manner of speaking. Speaks in mystical, short phrases.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Favorite places
Velvet Room

History

Backstory
Igor is a doll created by someone, yet gained will through secret arts. It serves as the master of the Velvet Room, which only select Persona users can visit, handling Persona fusion and management. Its origins and purpose of creation remain unknown, and it constantly struggles with the definition of whether it is human or doll. It appears in many works of the Persona series, supporting protagonists through the mental world and trials.
Debut date
September 20, 1996
Work title
Megami Ibunroku Persona
Media type
Game

Establishment of Role as Master of the Velvet Room

Significant event
Establishment of Role as Master of the Velvet Room
Description
From the beginning, it oversees Persona fusion and management in the Velvet Room, taking on the role of guiding protagonists.

Evolution in the Series from Persona 3 Onward

Significant event
Evolution in the Series from Persona 3 Onward
Description
Even in series after Philemon's absence, it continues to appear, managing the Velvet Room with new attendants like Elizabeth.

Portrayed by Multiple Voice Actors

Significant event
Portrayed by Multiple Voice Actors
Description
Voice actors change across series and media, refining the character's image.

Relationships

Philemon

Mentor

Takes on the role of guiding Persona users as Philemon's servant.

Elizabeth

Assistant

Assistant attendant from Persona 3 onward.

Theodore

Assistant

Assistant appearing in Persona 3 Portable.

Margaret

Assistant

Assistant from Persona 4.

Marie

Assistant

Assistant from Persona 4 The Golden.

Caroline

Assistant

Twin assistant joining in Persona 5.

Justine

Assistant

Twin assistant joining in Persona 5.

Velvet Room

Velvet Room: leader

Media appearances

Megami Ibunroku Persona

Game / Supporting

September 20, 1996

Persona 2: Innocent Sin / Eternal Punishment

Game / Supporting

1999–2000

Persona 3

Game / Supporting

July 13, 2006

Persona 4

Game / Supporting

July 10, 2008

Persona 5

Game / Supporting

September 15, 2016

Persona -trinity souls-

Anime / Supporting

2008

Persona 3 The Movie

Movie / Supporting

2013–2016

Persona 4 the Animation

Anime / Supporting

2011

Persona 5 the Animation

Anime / Supporting

2018

Voice cast and creators

Isao Aono

Voice actor
Isao Aono
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Persona 2 Drama CD version

Isamu Tananaka

Voice actor
Isamu Tananaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Persona 3 to Persona 4 Ultimax 2

Masakazu Tsugayama

Voice actor
Masakazu Tsugayama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Persona 5

Satoshi Shimada

Voice actor
Satoshi Shimada
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Persona 3 Reload

Kouji Okada

Creator name
Kouji Okada
Role
Original author

Kazuma Kaneko

Creator name
Kazuma Kaneko
Role
Character designer

Shigenori Soejima

Creator name
Shigenori Soejima
Role
Character designer

Naomi Satomi

Creator name
Naomi Satomi
Role
Writer

Katsura Hashino

Creator name
Katsura Hashino
Role
Writer

Atlus

Creator name
Atlus
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Igor Figure

Item name
Igor Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Velvet Room Robe Costume

Item name
Velvet Room Robe Costume
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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