#Yukimi Fujikawa

[thebrightsilverlining]

P5X and the Importance of Community

There’s something interesting about how P5X is handling confidants. Obviously, I’ll have to wait until it gets officially localized, but there seems to be a running trend in regards to community.

See, X is different from P3,4, and 5 in that the protagonist did not move before the start of the game. There’s no adjusting to some new environment and meeting a bunch of people there. Wonder has lived here all his life. So making friends isn’t about becoming a part of a new place. Instead, it’s a signifier of Wonder’s change in attitude.

Wonder’s whole deal is that he was just kinda coasting through life. As the lyrics of Ambitions and Visions points out: “Act like I don’t care. Why even bother? That’s what I though then. Just another bluffer.” He was a go with the flow guy who couldn’t be bothered to put in the effort whose bitterness and lack of ambition was the reason why things weren’t going the way he wanted in life. A fact that he didn’t really want to admit.

But that changes when he becomes a Phantom Thief and he begins to actually put effort in and start caring. The whole idea of the Phantom Idols is that Wonder’s connection to the Sea of Souls allows him to see the potential in people. To see who they could be. Meaning he’s learning to shed his previous ambivalence and see people for who they really are and who they could become.

This becomes even more impactful, because he’s not in some new place with new people. He’s in his home, with most of the people having already been living there alongside him. So it’s not a matter of the world changing. It’s his perception of it that changes. It’s him realizing that the people he’d written off are actually pretty amazing.

So one of the confidants is his next door neighbor and his mom’s friend. Someone who was always around but he never bothered to really get to know. It’s his mom’s friend and they’re both old, what could possibly be interesting about that? They probably talk about whatever it is middle aged women talk about. Boring.

Except she’s not. Once he starts paying attention he finds out that she used to be a fashion designer. And she was good at it!? Not to mention those photos of her when she was younger. Who knew that Mrs. Tomiyama was COOL?!

And hey, did you know that she also has a nephew? Yeah, he’s only like a year older than you and he wants to be an actor someday. Gonna star on tv in Featherman and make so many people smile. If you’re getting to know Mrs. Tomiyama you should probably get to know him too. Who knows? You might even become friends.

And hey, what about that girl that’s always helping her father with running the local bar? You must’ve passed her by a million times by now and you’ve never spoken a word have you? Did you know that she wants to be a nurse when she grows up? Or that she’s planning to simply stay home instead so she can take care of her father with his back problem?

Or what about Yaoling Li? Did you even know that a college student from China had moved into the neighborhood? Right next to the Fujikawa residence! You know, where Yukimi lives? She’s your age, why did you never even try to become friends? But maybe it’s time to remedy that, especially if you’re both gonna befriend Yaoling, who is still struggling with the signage at the local market.

It’s all about the community. That community that’s always been there, that you just never bothered to pay attention to. The people so unique and varied, with dreams and aspirations and lives so complex you can barely imagine. That you could get to know, so long as you were willing to put in the effort to do so. And maybe, if you did, you might just find your life is better for it.

It’s a concept I find incredibly interesting, and one I really hope is done well in P5X. Because, if so, it might just be my favorite handling of confidants/social links yet.

[persona-game-info]

Phantom Idols P5X chat icons

[p5x-theories]

Here's the new Lion Dance Rin PV, with English subtitles added by me! It seems like they're actually using an old (ancient?) term for lion dance, which translates as something like "Taiping Music", but "lion dance" seemed like the most straightforward translation.

Light the fire now and get ready to cook! New Year's Eve is approaching, and international student Yaoling Li is also preparing to return to China to reunite with her family. However, something unexpected happens on the way to send Yaoling to the airport. She can only solve the troublesome problems at hand first. How will she spend this special New Year's Eve in the end....?

[ennaakat]

Character descriptions for Yuki, Mont, and Seiji I'm unsure if these were in the first beta as well but I'm gonna post them here anyway.

Yukimi Fujikawa

A second-year high schooler. Her father died when she was young and since grew up under her mother's cold and uptight approach.

She can't agree with her mother's ideas, but wants to respond to her mother's expectations, and this conflict and pain has made her a cold person on the surface, but soft on the inside.

Kotone Montagne

A French-Japanese woman who was once a world-class figure skater.

Practicing figure skating since she was a child and being a perfectionist, she was devastated by an accident on the ice rink, and that trauma still aches in her heart.

Seiji Shiratori

A second-year high schooler and part of a fencing club.

He comes from a rich family and has been receiving cold, elite education. On the outside, he may look polite, but his behavior is very detached. Inside, he longs for genuine affection.

[jellyfish-grave]

Saw this idea from @p5x-theories and it activated my neurons

+bonus doodles

[yosukeburger]

Various doodles of Phantom Idols! Drew some girls this time!

Seiji and Mont need to be friends.. sniff..

Excuse the fact you can count the pixels on these drawings..!!

[sir-incorrect]

been scribbling some of the new p5x kids in my notebook the past few days

[mark1139]

Persona 5 Phantom X Boys-Girls

[brokenhardies]

SIOBHAN GIVES ARCANA TO PERSONA 5 X CHARACTERS

Part Two: Phantom Idols

I'm gonna use a mix of Major and Minor Arcana (im aware of the arcana found for these characters in the files thanks to @p5x-theories, but decided to add my own to the list)

Seiji Shiratori - King of Pentacles - Refers to a 'mature, well grounded man' and a generous provider, fitting for the polite yet detatched Seji

Yukimi Fujikawa - Queen of Swords - Refers to being a quick thinker and highly perceptive, as well as one who appears intimidating but has a good heart, which is fitting for Yukimi

Kotone Montague - Queen of Wands - Represents determination, representing Kotone's desire to become an ice skater again following an accident on the ice. Reversed represents 're-establishing a sense of self'

Yaoling Li - Page of Wands - Represents inspiration and discovery, as Yaoling is described as 'childish and carefree' and is not native to Japan

Tomoko Noge - Strength - It was between this and the Chariot for her, mostly as she fits the bill for inner strength as her entire world was turned upside down by the accident

Kiyoshi Kurotani - Fortune - He believes himself to have psychic abilities and Persona 5 proper took the Fortune card incredibly literally with Chihaya

Reo Kamiyama - The Sun - The Sun is associated with optimism, positivity and an almost childlike view of the outside world. Perfect for a sentai actor with an upbeat, positive attitude and a minor hero complex imho!

Kayo Tomiyama - Queen of Cups - Honestly this is because the Queen of Cups represents a 'nurturing motherly figure' which is what Kayo reminds me of. She's very energetic and kind - also Queen of Cups is considered for those who are intuitive or creative, which fits a fashion designer

YUI - Page of Swords - Represents new ways of communicating (such as through an online MMO) and exploring new ways of thinking, which fits the persona (ha) that YUI presents through the game

Miyu Sahara - The Priestess - Daughter of a member of the House of Representatives, Miyu's desire from freedom from her parents' pressure is a common theme in Priestess Arcana, as well as her being polite & kind

Toshiya Sumi - The Hermit - Is literally known as the Fishing Hermit in game. The Hermit also revolves around hiding away from others and acting in the background, as well as wisdom, which Toshiya is known for

Haruna Nishimori - Hope - She's baby your honor. I also love the idea of using Hope for this cutie pie with a curious nature and her adorable little pickaxes. She's just so precious that she's (almost) as sweet as Sophie <3

Minami Miyashita - Faith - Much like Haruna, I more picked this off vibes - Faith is often associated with the virtue of the same name, which would be fitting for someone aspiring to be a nurse like her mother

Chizuko Nagano - The Tower - A once successful musician forced to give up her hobby following the death of her daughter? That's a very good Tower right there!

Yumi Shiina - The Lovers - The Lovers arcana is associated with 'flashy' characters, and I immediately am reminded of Yumi's reputation for 'flashy' bartending

Ayaka Sakai - The Star - Introverted musician has already been done as the Sun Arcana, but I believe it would also fit for the Star Arcana. Like other members of the Star Arcana, Ayaka wants to succeed, but is stopped by her own mind - in this case her insecurities

Kira Kitazato - Death - Partially chosen due to his resemblance to Takemi from the main game and the plague doctor aesthetic in his PT design

Masaki Ashiya - Eight of Pentacles - Also known as the Prudence arcana, it represents perfectionism and skill development, which partners with his hobby of botany

Runa Dogenzaka - The Moon - Her timidity, social awkardness and passion about Shichi definetly makes her fit the boat. I imagine that Shichi is her 'ideal person', and it fits her a lot!

[thieves-in-the-palace]

All-out Attack screens for the currently known P5X characters!

Codenames, actual names*, and taglines –

Wonder (no canon name yet): GO BEYOND

Cattle (路菲尔 / Luffy): WE SEE YOU.

Closer (新井素羽 / Motoha Arai): It’s cool!

Seiji (白鸟诚司 / Seiji Shiratori): Etes-vous prêts (French for “Are you ready”)

Mont (琴音 • 蒙塔涅 / Violin** Montagne): Take over the previous self

Yuki (藤川雪实 / Yukimi Fujikawa): WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND (‘goes’ misspelled as ‘gose’)

*official spellings may differ

**might be meant as “Kotone”?

EDIT: @goodghoulneighbour, thank you for catching my mistake on Mont’s tagline!

[fictional-birthdays]

Happy Birthday! (April 22nd)

Haruno Yoshikawa (Diamond no Ace) Sayuri Hyodo (Love Live! School Idol Festival) Kyorosuke (Keroppi) Midori Kusunoki (Higanbana no Saku Yoru ni) Atsushi Furusawa (Big Windup!) Phoebe (Animal Crossing) Miku Busujima (Lucky Star) Schnee Hexen (Code Geass) Upa (Pop'n Music) Alto Takimaru (Marginal #4) Shamrock (Servamp) Yukimi Fujikawa (Persona 5: The Phantom X) Hades: Izanami (BlazBlue) Rei Ichijodani (ACTORS -Songs Connection-) Daia (Kiratto Pri☆Chan) Dai Murase (TSUKIPRO)

[persona-game-info]

P5X April Fools day artwork

[starshoot1ng]

P5x Codename are so stupid

Most of them are cool but

Reo Kamiyama - Codename Leon. THATS A 2 LETTER DIFFERENCE.

Tomoko Noge - Codename Moko. Tomoko girl I love you but 😭

Kotone Montagne - Codename Mont. This one isn't THAT obvious, but come ON Kotone

YUI(Musubi Matsukata) - Codename BUI. Alright pal pack it up

Yukimi Fujikawa - Codename Yuki. ITS THE FIRST PART OF YOUR NAME.

I still think it's funny tho

[queersrus]

HII KIRA KIRA looks at you :] persona names maybe... (feel free to choose from all games, but obviously 5 is the one I know :D)

yeye!! (nick)names from persona 5!!!

Aka, Akan, Akane, Aki, Akim, Akimi, Akimitsu, Akira, Al, Ali, Alice, Ang, Ango, An/Ann/Anne, Aoi, Ama, Amami, Amamiya, Ake, Akechi, Ara, Arai

Car, Caro, Carol, Caroli, Carolin/Carolyn, Caroline, Chi, Chiha, Chihay, Chihaya, Coach

Dem, Demi, Demiu, Demiur, Demiurge, Di, Dir/Dire, Director

En, Ena, Esc, Esca, Escar, Escargo/Escargot

Fu, Futa, Futaba, Fuji, Fujikawa

Go, Goro

Haru, Hi, Hif, Hifu, Hifumi, Has, Hase, Hasega, Hasegawa, Hi/Hii, Hiir, Hiira/Hira, Hiiragi, Hiraguchi, Hy, Hyo, Hyodo

Ichi, Ichiko, Ichiryu, Ichiryusa, Ichiryusai, Igo, Igor, Iss, Isshi, Isshiki, Ichino, Ichinose, Iwa, Iwai

Jo, Jose, Jun, Juny, Junya, Jyu, Jyun, Jul/Jule, Juli/Julie, Julia, Julian, Just, Justi, Justin, Justine

Kas, Kasu, Kasumi, Kaz, Kazu, Kazuya, Ko, Kob, Koba, Kobaya, Kobayaka, Kobayakawa, Koto, Kotone, Kumi, Kun, Kuni, Kunik, Kunika, Kunikaz, Kunikazu, Kuo, Kuon, Kiu, Kiuchi, Kita, Kitaga, Kitagawa, Kamo, Kamoshi, Kamoshida, Kawa, Kawakami, Konoe, Kage, Kageya, Kageyama, Kane, Kaneshi, Kaneshiro, Kat, Kata, Kataya, Katayama, Kabu, Kabura, Kaburagi

Lala

Mak, Mako, Makoto, Mari, Mariko, Masa, Masayo, Masayoshi, Mer, Mero, Merope, Mi, Mika, Miya, Miyako, Morg, Morga, Morgan, Morgana, Moto/Motoh, Motoha, Mune, Munehi, Munehis/Munehise, Munehisa, Mish, Mishi, Mishima, Maru, Maruki, Maki, Makigami, Mifu, Mifune, Mada, Madara, Madarame, Mon, Mont, Monta, Montag, Montagne

Nao, Naoya, Nat, Nats, Natsu/Natsuh, Natsuhi, Natsuhiko, Noge, Nii, Niiji, Niijima, Naka, Nakano, Nakanohara, Natsume

Od, Oda, Oku, Okumu, Okumura, Ohya, Owa, Owada

Pres, Presi, President

Ren, Ru, Rufe, Rufer, Ruferu, Rumi, Ry, Ryu, Ryuji

Sada, Sadayo, Sae, Sei, Seiji, Shadow, Shi, Shibu, Shibus, Shibusa, Shibusawa, Shiho, Shin, Shini, Shinichi, Shiny, Shinya, Shu, Shuz, Shuzo, Si, Siu, So, Soji, Sojiro, Soph, Sophi/Sophie/Sofi/Sofie, Sophia/Sofia, Sugi, Sugimura, Suguru, Sumi, Sumir, Sumire, Saku, Sakura, Su, Suz, Suzu, Suzui, Shira, Shirato, Shiratori, Saka, Sakamo, Sakamoto, Shido

Tae, Tak, Taku, Takuto, Tom, Tomoko, Tor, Tora, Torano, Toranosuke, Take, Takemi, Tan, Tana, Tanaka, Tsu, Tsuda, Taka, Takama, Takamaki, Togo

Ubu, Ubuka, Ubukata

Wakaba

Yu, Yuki/Yuuki, Yukimi, Yusu, Yusuke, Yuji/Yuuji, Yosh, Yoshi, Yoshida, Yoshiza, Yoshizawa

Zen, Zenki, Zenkichi

[trailercheck]

PERSONA 5: The Phantom X Official Yukimi Fujikawa Trailer (2024) | HD

[yusuke-of-valla]

Wait a second

Yukimi Fujikawa

Seiji Shiratori

Kotone Montagne

WHY THE FUCK ARE Y’ALL JUST USING YOUR NAMES

New members of WONDER's Phantom Theif Crew Revealed

And their Persona