Yosuke Hanamura

Protagonist's best friend and party's mood maker

Protagonist's best friend in Persona 4, one of the party members. Bright and energetic personality, caring about comrades.

Quotes

  • “Our youth won't end!”
  • “It's like 'For real!?'”
  • “Friends are important, right?”
  • “I'm always going all out!”
  • “Let's overcome it together!”

Trivia

  • One of the most popular supporting characters in the Persona series.
  • A character whose affinity changes based on player choices.
  • Handles many comedic elements in the work.
  • Catchphrase 'Maji de?' but varies by situation.
  • The character's appeal is enhanced by Tomokazu Seki's performance.

Alternate names

Yosuke Hanamura Yosuke

Tags

Persona 4 Friend Character Boy School Life Main Character RPG Companion

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 29

Appearance

Overall appearance
Slightly tall and slim build. Short brown hairstyle, does not wear glasses. Wears a typical high school uniform.
Height
About 175cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Light brown hair
  • Energetic expression
  • Slightly slim
Iconic items
  • Red headband
  • Cell phone
  • Earphones

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Bright
Detailed personality
Cheerful and talkative. Sometimes reckless but passionate with fervent friendship. Values comrades and faces difficulties positively.
Keywords
  • Energetic
  • Bright
  • Loyal in friendship
  • Cooperative
  • Somewhat reckless
Motto
Believes in the path walked together with comrades
Talents
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Quick thinking
  • Adaptability
Skills
  • Firearm handling
  • Persona summoning
  • Party mood maker
Motivation
As the protagonist's best friend, support the party and uncover the truth behind the incidents
Habits
Often handles the comic roles and retorts. Catchphrase is 'Maji de?'
Favorite foods
Yakisoba, Ramen, Curry
Hobbies
Games, Music listening, Sports
Favorite colors
Orange, Red
Disliked insects
Cockroach, Centipede
Disliked weather
Rain, Cloudy

History

Backstory
Raised in a rural town, meets the protagonist as his best friend. During high school life, gets involved in incidents as the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, depicting friendship and growth.
Debut date
July 10, 2008
Work title
Persona 4
Media type
Game

Meeting with the protagonist

Significant event
Meeting with the protagonist
Description
Becomes friends with the protagonist at the start of the story.

Participation in the TV world incident

Significant event
Participation in the TV world incident
Description
Joins the incident resolution as the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.

Forming bonds with comrades

Significant event
Forming bonds with comrades
Description
Supports as the team's mood maker.

Relationships

Protagonist

Best friend

Childhood friend-like and deeply trusted best friend relationship

Party members other than the protagonist

Teammate

Comrades who solved incidents together and grew

Phantom Thieves of Hearts

Phantom Thieves of Hearts: moodmaker

Media appearances

Persona 4

Game / Supporting

Released in 2008

Persona 4 The Animation

Anime / Supporting

2011 TV anime

Persona 4 The Golden

Movie / Supporting

Theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Tomokazu Seki

Voice actor
Tomokazu Seki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Common across all series

Atlus

Creator name
Atlus
Role
Original author

Shigenori Soejima

Creator name
Shigenori Soejima
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Yosuke Hanamura Figure

Item name
Yosuke Hanamura Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Persona 4 Acrylic Stand

Item name
Persona 4 Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited