Makoto Niijima

Phantom Thieves of Hearts member, school student council president

Member of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts appearing in Persona 5, and the school's student council president. An impressive character known for her intelligence, strong sense of responsibility, and efforts on behalf of her friends.

Quotes

  • "We are the Phantom Thieves who steal the distorted hearts of the wrong and return them to righteous ones."
  • "I think it's important to live honestly with yourself."
  • "I won't let anyone else cry anymore."
  • "Taking responsibility is scary, but it makes me stronger."
  • "Let's change the future with the power of belief."

Trivia

  • Her posture and words as student council president are supported by many fans.
  • Voice actress Aoi Yuki excels at calm, strong-willed roles.
  • Character design handled by Shigenori Soejima, drawn with a neat and professional image.
  • High martial arts skills in the game, a reliable member in combat.
  • Persona 'Jaguar' features a design modeled after a judo uniform.

Alternate names

Makoto Niijima マコト 真

Tags

Persona 5 Phantom Thieves of Hearts Student Council President High School Girl School Life RPG Dark Fantasy Persona User

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
March 5

Appearance

Overall appearance
Neat and intellectual impression with black short bob hair. Wears a uniform befitting a high school student and possesses a dignified presence.
Height
About 165cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Wears glasses
  • Short bob black hair
  • Dignified expression
Iconic items
  • Student council president badge
  • Glasses
  • Laptop
  • Persona weapon (shakujō)
  • Sports bag

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strong sense of responsibility
Detailed personality
Earnest and hardworking, values rules but also has a gentle side that cares for her comrades. A mature individual with a strong sense of justice, calm and composed, always surveying her surroundings.
Keywords
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Hardworking
  • Calm
  • Sense of justice
  • Thoughtful
  • Leadership
  • Serious
  • Cooperativeness
Motto
"Acting for the sake of others is my reason for living"
Talents
  • Insight
  • Judgment
  • Endurance
  • Persona user
  • Analytical ability
Skills
  • Martial arts
  • Detective techniques
  • Student council operations
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
Motivation
As a Phantom Thief of Hearts, to correct evil and create a truly just society.
Habits
Due to her seriousness, she tends to push herself too hard at times. Her catchphrase is 'Because I have a responsibility.'
Favorite foods
Japanese sweets, Tea, Simple dishes
Hobbies
Studying, Reading, Jogging
Favorite colors
Blue, White
Favorite places
School, Library
Disliked situations
Injustice, Irresponsible actions
Disliked foods
Spicy food

History

Backstory
Makoto Niijima was raised in a strict household and supports the school as a student council president with a strong sense of responsibility. Initially skeptical of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, through interactions with her comrades she realizes the strength of the heart and the importance of justice, resolving to master her Persona abilities and fight. Her family relationships and personal inner conflicts are depicted in the story.
Debut date
September 15, 2016
Work title
Persona 5
Media type
Game

Joining the Phantom Thieves of Hearts

Significant event
Joining the Phantom Thieves of Hearts
Description
Joins the protagonist and the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, resolving to act together as comrades.

First Persona awakening

Significant event
First Persona awakening
Description
Awakens her Persona 'Jaguar' and gains powerful combat abilities.

Activities as student council president

Significant event
Activities as student council president
Description
Discerns school problems and injustices, taking action to uphold justice.

Persona 5 Royal

Significant event
Persona 5 Royal
Description
The character is explored more deeply in the new story, with additional elements introduced.

Relationships

新島 奈津子

Mother

Strict yet affectionate mother. Influenced Makoto's position as student council president and the development of her sense of responsibility.

新島 絵理（姉）

Sibling

Complex relationship with her older sister; influenced by her while forging her own path.

主人公（ジョーカー）

Teammate

Teamed up as Persona users to overcome many hardships together.

坂本竜司

Teammate

Supported each other as comrades and contributed to solving incidents.

高巻 杏

Teammate

Built a trusting relationship as members of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.

Phantom Thieves of Hearts

Phantom Thieves of Hearts: strategist

Media appearances

Persona 5

Game / Protagonist

September 15, 2016

Persona 5 Royal

Game / Protagonist

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 / Protagonist

February 20, 2020

Persona 5 Tactica

Game / Protagonist

November 17, 2023

Voice cast and creators

Aoi Yuki

Voice actor
Aoi Yuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Persona 5

Aoi Yuki

Voice actor
Aoi Yuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
PERSONA5 the Animation

Cherami Leigh

Voice actor
Cherami Leigh
Language
English
Version or series
Persona 5 (English dub)

Kosei Okada

Creator name
Kosei Okada
Role
Original author

Shigenori Soejima

Creator name
Shigenori Soejima
Role
Character designer

Naoshi Satomi

Creator name
Naoshi Satomi
Role
Writer

Atlus

Creator name
Atlus
Role
Animation studio

Atlus

Creator name
Atlus
Role
Publisher

Sega

Creator name
Sega
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Makoto Niijima Figure

Item name
Makoto Niijima Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Persona 5 Acrylic Stand Makoto Niijima

Item name
Persona 5 Acrylic Stand Makoto Niijima
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited