Yu Narukami

High school student challenging incidents in a rural town

Protagonist of Persona 4, a high school student pursuing the mystery of serial murders in the rural town of Inaba. Calm and composed, interacts with everyone without discrimination.

Quotes

  • The truth is something you always confirm with your own eyes.
  • Any darkness can be illuminated by light.
  • Believing in comrades is the greatest power.
  • Face the darkness of the heart without fear.
  • One's Persona is a projection of oneself.

Trivia

  • Name can be freely set in the game, but official setting is Yu Narukami.
  • Appears in multiple media as the protagonist of Persona 4.
  • Official illustrations by Shigehiko Mizusawa.
  • Appears in numerous social games and spin-off works.
  • Depicted as a 'silent protagonist' in the game.

Alternate names

Yu Narukami Protagonist Nameless Boy Yu Kugimiya

Tags

Persona 4 Protagonist High school student School Mystery Psychological RPG Dark fantasy

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 28

Appearance

Overall appearance
Silver hair with a cool impression around the eyes. Features a standard high school uniform complying with school rules.
Height
About 170cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Silver short hair
  • Well-proportioned facial features
  • Calm expression
Iconic items
  • Transfer student hat at save points
  • School uniform
  • Glowing chains during Persona summoning
  • Wall clock with investigation team partners
  • Summer Sonic stick (as a performance item)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Usually calm and quiet, but values friends and comrades deeply with a strong sense of responsibility. Shows consideration for those around and bravely faces difficulties.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Kind
  • Considerate
  • Brave
  • Quiet
  • Conscientious
Motto
Proceed on the path you believe in
Talents
  • Persona summoning ability
  • High insight
  • Mental resistance
  • Leadership
  • Negotiation skills
Skills
  • Exploration ability
  • Combat command
  • Deduction
  • Communication
  • Charm switching
Motivation
To uncover the truth behind the serial murders in Inaba and protect comrades.
Habits
Speaks calmly but occasionally shows a shy smile.
Favorite foods
Curry rice, Miso soup, Onigiri, Ramen, Mitarashi dango
Hobbies
Fishing, Reading, Games, Cooking, Music appreciation
Favorite colors
Blue, White, Silver
Disliked situations
Lies, Betrayal, Isolation, Unreasonable violence, Injustice

History

Backstory
Transfer student who moved from the city to Inaba. Triggered by a murder incident, challenges the otherworld inside the TV 'Land of Truth' with comrades, unraveling the incident and one's own fate.
Debut date
July 10, 2008
Work title
Persona 4
Media type
Game

Transfer to Inaba High School

Significant event
Transfer to Inaba High School
Description
Protagonist transfers to high school in Inaba and begins a new life.

Participation in serial murder investigation

Significant event
Participation in serial murder investigation
Description
Takes on unraveling the truth of incidents in the TV otherworld and real world.

Awakening of Persona ability

Significant event
Awakening of Persona ability
Description
Awakens one's inner power 'Persona' and confronts battles.

Encounter with Investigation Team

Significant event
Encounter with Investigation Team
Description
Builds strong bonds with comrades and solves the mystery of the incident together.

Relationships

Chie Satonaka

Best friend

Support each other as comrades and pursue the truth of the incident together

Yukiko Amagi

Teammate

Childhood friend and comrade who acts together

Ruko Mamiyadera

Mentor

Advisor on medicine and recovery

Investigation Team

Investigation Team: leader

Media appearances

Persona 4

Game / Protagonist

July 10, 2008

Persona 4 The Animation

Anime / Protagonist

2011

Persona 4 The Golden Animation

Anime / Protagonist

2014

Persona 4 The Golden Theater Version

Movie / Protagonist

Voice cast and creators

Kazuki Yao

Voice actor
Kazuki Yao
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Yuichi Nakamura

Voice actor
Yuichi Nakamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game version

Derek Stephen Prince

Voice actor
Derek Stephen Prince
Language
English
Version or series
English game version

Atlus

Creator name
Atlus
Role
Original author

Shigehiko Mizusawa

Creator name
Shigehiko Mizusawa
Role
Character designer

Kazuki Nakashima

Creator name
Kazuki Nakashima
Role
Writer

A-1 Pictures

Creator name
A-1 Pictures
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Protagonist figure

Item name
Protagonist figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Persona 4 Soundtrack

Item name
Persona 4 Soundtrack
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular

Character T-shirt Yu Narukami model

Item name
Character T-shirt Yu Narukami model
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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