Protagonist (P3)

Persona user belonging to the Death Arcana

The protagonist of ''Persona 3'', a Persona user belonging to the Death Arcana. While leading a school life, the central figure in a dark fantasy who battles Shadows in the nocturnal otherworld 'Tartarus'.

Quotes

  • Persona, activate!
  • Our battle has only just begun.
  • Believing in comrades, that is what becomes power.
  • Engrave the power of the Death Arcana in your heart.
  • Don't lose to the darkness of the heart.

Trivia

  • Name can be freely set by the player, but officially referred to as 'Protagonist'.
  • The protagonist of Persona 3 belongs to the series' one-of-a-kind 'Death' Arcana.
  • Features distinctive Persona summoning using a gun.
  • Depicted as calm in combat, but as a comrade-caring and reliable leader.
  • In the Persona 3 movie version, different voice actors may be used in some cases.

Alternate names

Persona 3 protagonist Death Arcana protagonist P3 protagonist Name not fixed

Tags

Persona RPG School life Dark fantasy Persona user Death Arcana High school student Shadow

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Ordinary high school student attire. Short black hair, wears a uniform, and usually gives a modest and calm impression.
Height
Approximately 175cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Short hair
  • Well-proportioned features
  • Quiet atmosphere
Iconic items
  • School uniform
  • Evoker mask for Persona summoning
  • Gun (used in combat)
  • Event-related items

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Usually taciturn and cool-headed, but possesses a strong sense of responsibility to act for the sake of surrounding comrades. Values bonds with friends and has a resilient will that does not yield to hardships.
Keywords
  • Cool
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Cares for comrades
  • Taciturn
  • Strong-willed
  • Brave
Motto
I will definitely protect my comrades
Talents
  • Persona user
  • Tactical judgment
  • High concentration
Skills
  • Combat with Shadows
  • Gun handling
  • Group leadership
  • Switching mindsets during combat
Motivation
To unravel the mysteries of Tartarus and protect comrades and the world from the threat of Shadows
Favorite foods
Ordinary meals
Hobbies
School life, Interactions with comrades
Favorite places
Tartarus
Favorite colors
Black
Disliked situations
Forced combat, Injustice

History

Backstory
The protagonist who transferred to a new high school. At night, becomes embroiled in battles with Shadows at Tartarus and awakens as a Persona user bearing the Death Arcana. Challenges fateful battles alongside comrades.
Debut date
July 13, 2006
Work title
Persona 3
Media type
Game

Transfer

Significant event
Transfer
Description
Transferred to Gekkoukan High School and began school life.

Persona Awakening

Significant event
Persona Awakening
Description
Awakens the Death Persona and gains the power to fight Shadows.

Dark Hour Battles

Significant event
Dark Hour Battles
Description
Ends up battling the rampant Shadows in the Dark Hour, the nocturnal otherworld.

Bonds with Comrades

Significant event
Bonds with Comrades
Description
Deepens bonds with comrades fighting together and overcomes difficulties through cooperation.

World Crisis

Significant event
World Crisis
Description
Takes on an important role in maintaining the world's balance through Tartarus.

Relationships

Uniform-clad comrades

Teammate

The experience of fighting through the Dark Hour together

Aigis

Teammate

Her unwavering stance of protecting the protagonist

SEES (Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad)

SEES (Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad): leader

Media appearances

Persona 3

Game / Protagonist

Released in 2006

Persona 3 THE MOVIE

Anime / Protagonist

Released 2013-2016

Persona 3 Comic Version

Manga / Protagonist

Voice cast and creators

Akira Ishida

Voice actor
Akira Ishida
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game and anime versions

Yuri Lowenthal

Voice actor
Yuri Lowenthal
Language
English
Version or series
English version game

Atlus

Creator name
Atlus
Role
Original author

Shigenori Soejima

Creator name
Shigenori Soejima
Role
Character designer

Shoji Meguro

Creator name
Shoji Meguro
Role
Writer

Related goods

Protagonist figure

Item name
Protagonist figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Persona 3 official soundtrack

Item name
Persona 3 official soundtrack
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular

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