Naoto Shirogane - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

I determine the truth with my own eyes.
The key is to never lose your composure, no matter what.
I have no choice but to follow the path I believe in.
Uncover the truth behind the case.
As a Persona user, I cannot afford to lose.

Trivia

Has a backstory of disguising herself as a male detective.
Among fans, discussions about her gender and attire never cease.
Her Persona's name is 'Saiōn Prince'.
In the game, tackles case resolutions using a variety of detective skills.
The anime version has some differences in clothing and personality depictions.

Alternate names

Naoto Detective Prince Boy Detective Naoto-kun

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Female
Birthday: July 11

Appearance

Overall appearance: A young woman with an androgynous appearance, whose trademarks are a detective hat and trench coat. Features refined facial features and large eyes.
Height: Approximately 160cm
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Androgynous facial features

Boyish clothing

Always wears a detective hat
Iconic items: Detective hat

Trench coat

Persona summoning item

Blue ribbon on the collar of the trench coat

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Calm
Detailed personality: Logical and intellectual. Carefully observes things and acts based on facts rather than emotions. Modest in self-assertion but strong-willed.
Keywords: Calm and composed

Logical

Inquisitive

Meticulous

Honest
Motto: There is always only one truth.
Talents: Logical reasoning

Observation skills

Memory

Combat ability

Persona user
Skills: Firearm handling

Information gathering

Persuasion

Undercover investigation

Digital analysis
Motivation: To unravel complex cases and reveal the truth.
Habits: Occasionally shows signs of struggling with issues related to her own gender.
Favorite foods: Cake, Black tea, Japanese sweets, Light snacks
Hobbies: Mystery novels, Photography, Chess
Favorite colors: Blue, Navy, White
Disliked situations: Injustice, Lies, Disorder
Disliked foods: Spicy foods, Bitter foods

History

Backstory: Demonstrated talent as a detective from a young age and solved many cases. Awakens to Persona abilities and challenges the mysteries of another world alongside the protagonist and others.
Debut date: July 10, 2008
Work title: Persona 4
Media type: Game

Joining the team

Significant event: Joining the team
Description: Joins the protagonist's team in the mid-story and becomes an important fighting force.

Gender conflict

Significant event: Gender conflict
Description: Struggles with her own androgynous gender expression but searches for her true self.

活躍 in deduction

Significant event: 活躍 in deduction
Description: As the team's intellectual, logically solves many cases.

Relationships

Protagonist (Yu Narukami)

Best friend

Builds a strong bond of trust through the experience of fighting together using the power of Personas.

Yosuke Hanamura

Teammate

Deepens friendship through numerous conversations during case investigations.

Chie Satonaka

Teammate

A relationship of mutual support in battles and daily life.

Investigation Team

Investigation Team: strategist

Persona Users

Persona Users: teammate

Media appearances

Persona 4

Game / Protagonist

2008 console game

Persona 4 The Animation

Anime / Protagonist

2011 TV series

Persona 4 The Golden Theater Edition

Movie / Protagonist

2012 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Maaya Sakamoto

Voice actor: Maaya Sakamoto
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Shared across game and anime

Erica Mendez

Voice actor: Erica Mendez
Language: English
Version or series: English dub

Atlus

Creator name: Atlus
Role: Original author

Shigenori Soejima

Creator name: Shigenori Soejima
Role: Character designer

Related goods

Naoto Shirogane Figure

Item name: Naoto Shirogane Figure
Category: Figure
Availability: Regular

Persona 4 Naoto Trading Card

Item name: Persona 4 Naoto Trading Card
Category: Accessory
Availability: Limited