Me playing P4: Give the dad a Persona. Me playing P5: Give the dads a Persona. Me playing P5S: eyyyyyyy

@gamester512

2 жыл бұрын

Man, imagine if Sae had actually come along with Futaba & Zenkichi here and *she* had also gained a Persona (so that she would go from having been a Palace Ruler in the original game to a Persona-user in Strikers, that would have made for quite the interesting character arc).

@a.rustici1972

2 жыл бұрын

I think that Sae getting a Persona would have made Persona 5 better! That would have been epic! She deserves one!

@Binks7077

2 жыл бұрын

@@a.rustici1972 I don’t see how it would’ve made anything better

@iridium6714

2 жыл бұрын

@@Binks7077 REALLY ? You don't see how, after being blinded by her ambition and competitiveness, she would take action against the people who forced her into that twisted mindset and fight alongside the PT with her renewed goal of fighting for justice instead of social climbing and success ??? You can't see how that would have a been a great arc ? Not to mention having a palace ruler become a member of the team being a great twist.

@Binks7077

2 жыл бұрын

@@iridium6714 I could take it or leave it to be honest like I wouldn’t be opposed to the idea but it ain’t anything I needed to see happen in the game.

A man seeking redemption for his crime, his family turning their backs on him, and after doing even more crimes, was given a second chance by the people he swindled. Valjean truly is the best fit for Zenkichi.

@saturnDean

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Valjean is perfect!

@ventinian8475

3 жыл бұрын

There's also the desire to protect daughters. Both Valjean and Zenkichi will fight to protect their daughters happiness.

@deathbykonami5487

2 жыл бұрын

@@ventinian8475 Valjean fought the Law and then he became the Law.

@blackdemonknight

Жыл бұрын

​@@deathbykonami5487 Yeah nice touch their

@Tuturial464

Жыл бұрын

And of course, the French stink. For trying to support family

"Tonight, Wolf joins the hunt" One of the best awakenings.

@willleese8842

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Such a build up with an incredible pay off that fits so well with a unique member of the team.

@akirakurusu861

3 жыл бұрын

Gehrman be like

@BluntmanEXE

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a Smash Bros tagline.

@Bos_Meong

3 жыл бұрын

A hoonter must hoont

@fitzviandraduivenab2790

3 жыл бұрын

"It always comes down to the Thief's helpers to sort out these messes!"

As badass as his awakening was, his reaction afterwards was priceless "Condemn the evil, and hunt them down!" *Few seconds later* "What the- What happened to my clothes!?"

@thefiresworddragon927

Жыл бұрын

It's very Zenkichi of him

@Netherwolf6100

Жыл бұрын

Post-Nut Clarity can be a bitch

@mikenike6849

4 ай бұрын

To be fair, most of the phantom thieves were like that in their first awakening, especially ann with her suit

@HarmonicVector

4 ай бұрын

I'd call it the Unmasked Trance. Pretty much every character's awakening has them like so into them as a Persona user. For Zenkichi though it must be a complete tonal whiplash for him.

@AverageEggmonEnthusiast

3 ай бұрын

@@HarmonicVectorI mean it makes sense when you think about. Adrenaline and shock are both one hell of a drug.

Zinkichi is like the Protag who missed out on the whole "Teenage Protag" phase until they became an adult

The '24601' on his Persona's chest is a nice touch, the prison number of Jean Valjean in Les Miserable.

@matthewquiambao9130

3 жыл бұрын

there's also the lines "They Codemn the Good To Slavery, Pretend they Do Not See Their Agony" in reference to the song "Who Am I"

@lildrawhub1025

3 жыл бұрын

Also, the part where it says to "show your gaolers that you will wear a different chain" is a reference to the Confrontation between valjean and javert. God damn this game.... it's too good.

@onepurpleflower5718

3 жыл бұрын

For comparison’s sake, here’s the lyrics of that song Who am I? Can I condemn this man to slavery? Pretend I do not feel his agony? This innocent who bears my face Who goes to judgement in my place

@sevastiangonzalez1686

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't think that we saw that coming.

He just become a freaking Bloodborne hunter

@testone6588

3 жыл бұрын

never thought id see the day a zweihander wielding hunter. it looks so cool

@loftwingheropon2743

3 жыл бұрын

Tonight Zenkichi joins the hunt.

@billpollock7886

3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY WHAT I SAID

@generalgarchomp333

Жыл бұрын

@@testone6588 basically my reaction.

@deverickdotson1263

4 ай бұрын

​@@testone6588 THIS... IS A ZWEIHANDER!!!

I just realized that this was a direct Les Miserables easter egg. "They condemn the good to slavery. Pretend they do not see their agony." (Lines from Valjean's Who Am I?) "But another story must begin" (Lines from Javert's Suicide) And literally, well, Valjean. Well played, Atlus. Well played.

@sevastiangonzalez1686

3 жыл бұрын

Didn't see that coming.

@janussimonsen24

3 жыл бұрын

Plus “You will wear a different chain” from The Confrontation I think

@BlindMelonLord

3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention his prisoner number is on him too.

@dr4c0blade

3 жыл бұрын

That "another story" line is actually from Valjean's Redemption early in act one. Javert's Suicide has the same tune, but the lyrics are different in some places -- namely, "story must begin" is changed to "there is no way to go on."

@ryuuotaku35

2 жыл бұрын

that’s so well played

Finally, we have an adult Persona user again (at least, as a party member).

@AnimeGamer75

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t recall the last time this happen. P2EP? Or P3?

@WoomyBoomyGG

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnimeGamer75 Persona 2: Eternal Punishement, Katsuya Suou (Baofu counts?)

@Gazing-09

3 жыл бұрын

And a father, no less. Gives me the same wholesome feeling as I felt for Goofy.

@eggdawg8672

3 жыл бұрын

@@WoomyBoomyGG Yes Baofu and Katsuya are adult Persona users, including Nanjo,Ellie,Ulala and Maya

@DIO_THE_WORLD.

3 жыл бұрын

@@WullNar Last time is Adachi on Persona 4

There’s something oddly poetic about Zenkichi and Akane’s dynamic. They’re the same as the Phantom Thieves in that it’s a kid unable to fight back to an adult, but different in whose right and wrong. Zenkichi was wrong to put Akane’s safety over his justice and try to use the Phantom Thieves, but unlike the Palace Rulers from P5, he learned from his mistakes and ended up awakening to his Persona. While Akane seems like someone who should be a Phantom Thief, being a kid restricted by authority and even a huge fan of the Phantom Thieves, she ignored one of the biggest rules of the Phantom Thieves, fight for others, not yourself. She just wanted to change the Phantom Thiefs’ hearts because she wanted to be saved not save others. Zenkichi remembered that acting out of selfishness isn’t justice, something that Akane failed to remember. Sorry I made this so long, I just really love how Atlus subverted the P5 Palace Ruler and Phantom Thief dynamic here! :D!

@john_7000

Жыл бұрын

Nah u r right, I love seeing people passionate about this game, it my favorite game ever, but one thing that is wrong the reason akane is acting like this is because of konoe and not her own will, remember this whole thing is all his plan well it actually Emma but u get the point

I was literally fanboying throughout that scene , they built it up really good and it doesn't come early in the story at all , so it really hits

@craque_victor

3 жыл бұрын

to think i mocked people so much for overreacting to things, only to screech like some weirdo after hearing the awakening theme and even more when will power came on... they really knew what not to change from the p5 formula in this game

@Jotunn96

2 жыл бұрын

CompleteWingback I truly wasn't expecting more than a spin off shadow of what P5/Royal was narratively speaking when I picked up Strikers. I can't think of a time in my whole life that I've been happier to be proven wrong.

I like how Zenkichi doesn’t just say his persona’s name he out right ROARS it!

@potatospeedwagon3994

2 жыл бұрын

More like a howl!

@ValunarTonix

2 жыл бұрын

Like a true wolf!

@Ramsey276one

8 ай бұрын

11:11 *ARM JOE!*

@darienb1127

4 ай бұрын

​@@Ramsey276oneGodammit

Tonight, Zenkichi joins the hunt!

@ginojose1550

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah.

@andywu1981

3 жыл бұрын

Blood borne?

@phillemon7664

3 жыл бұрын

Beware the Old Blood

@moonlightmeeps9688

3 жыл бұрын

Hes Just The Edgy Hunter Of BloodBorne

@mathtutorbreast5591

3 жыл бұрын

@@ginojose1550 amazing comment

Dojima walked so Zenkichi could run.

@iantaakalla8180

3 жыл бұрын

But at least Sojiro could handle jogging.

@2bdaqueen268

3 жыл бұрын

@@iantaakalla8180 I mean he was able to figure out who the phantom thieves were faster then Dojima could solve the murder.

@PatManDX

3 жыл бұрын

@@2bdaqueen268 TBF, Sojiro got lucky cause Futaba doesn't clean her room.

@MD-cv2pj

3 жыл бұрын

now that you mention it. dojima wife was killed by hit and run too.

@rocrod430

3 жыл бұрын

Dojima sprinted so Zen could sprint faster, both are fuckin amazing

Oh man, Gramps awakening gives me such Persona 4 vibes! The Shadow calling out all his insecurities and bullshit, knowing exactly why he was doing it, pushing him to LISTEN. Ah, the nostalgia!

@rawrdino7046

3 жыл бұрын

Futaba awakening the same way too

@revolvingworld2676

3 жыл бұрын

@@rawrdino7046 Futabas shadow seemed to be nicer about it tho

@zaqareemalcolm

3 жыл бұрын

@@revolvingworld2676 because Futaba's been more or less repressing her positive aspects and thinking out of misplaced guilt

@snakeslife-uroborodjinn790

2 жыл бұрын

@@zaqareemalcolm Futaba was indeed unique because her true self knew she wasn't really a bad daughter. Futaba was suppresing that due to all the adults bullying her into submission. And she put up a mask of accepting that fate. So she was like the reverse of the Persona 4 characters, where they'd put up a mask of being good and confident people but their true selves were full of insecurities.

@jeremytung1632

2 жыл бұрын

His shadow was one “your not me” away from going berserk.

Im gonna be honest. Dear god Valjean is one of the coolest personas.

@KudaGeatsune3821

3 жыл бұрын

Not only does he knock zenkichi down a peg in a good way but gets him on the right path most abusive awakening ever but it was still awesome

@Hilversumborn

3 жыл бұрын

@@KudaGeatsune3821 You could say Zenkichi was facing himself

@KudaGeatsune3821

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hilversumborn well I'd think so I mean facing accepting oneself is how it works

@ungatm9458

3 жыл бұрын

I agree completely. His design is amazing and his backstory is one hell of a tale

@luxali405

3 жыл бұрын

As expected, he's from Baguette's country after all 🥖

"But another story must begin..." I just realized that's the exact ending line of "Valjean's Soliloquy" from the Les Miserables musical. Hella subtle shout-out from the translator of this game!

@Colesign

3 жыл бұрын

The song in question: kzread.info/dash/bejne/on6sk9KLc8jfZ5s.html

@Colesign

3 жыл бұрын

Oh! And the "wear a different chain" statement is directly lifted from "The Confrontation." kzread.info/dash/bejne/a56atKeYds_Qoqg.html

@Colesign

3 жыл бұрын

And the "Condemn the good to slavery..." line is from the musical number "Who Am I?"

@Colesign

3 жыл бұрын

So maybe the shout-outs aren't so subtle.

This is considerably the most badass awakening in the whole game, especially his shadow turning into his persona

@Hydra27

Жыл бұрын

Especially because there are just 2 awakening

@jadebayoba7073

5 ай бұрын

He did it on a P4 way

@NyTwL

3 ай бұрын

is that a mf persona 4 reference

They really gave this man Almighty skills and every buff Edit: he also gets almighty damage on his basic attack string with an upgrade he unlocks

@darryl2306

3 жыл бұрын

Fr he never left my party ever since he joined

@spec7923

3 жыл бұрын

Yea on god the best party member in the game perfect all rounder

@KarmaDream7

3 жыл бұрын

That's Zenkichi for ya!

@legendarytat8278

3 жыл бұрын

can't run from the law

@fodspeed

3 жыл бұрын

Still don't know how to use him properly, but he's good to have on team

"A new story must begin." "...you wear a different chain." "We will see it done!" I see what you're doing there, English localization.

I just loved Ryujis "For real?" here! Just a perfect expression of disbelief, and I adore the way he sits behind the barsxD

The one thing I see in this scene is so crazy is that he tears the mask APART as he tears it off. I know I've seen Makoto power through her awakening, and Yusuke rip the mask off without screaming in pain. Those scenes are awesome on their own, but this IMO, is awesome of a different sort (can't forget about the roar he lets out as he rips the mask off).

@mrex666productions7

3 жыл бұрын

He's a big adult unlike the other PT.

@FloofyOneTorpheus

3 жыл бұрын

I always assumed that if the mask was broken in half, it would result in two persona. Altus proved me wrong

@The_Dev_175

3 жыл бұрын

That would actually make a pretty cool design. Like two separate characters split in half and when combined creates a whole Persona.

@myheroandmadaralover2372

3 жыл бұрын

don't forget yoshiawas awaking littery forced that thing off

@dallasx1044

2 жыл бұрын

I think it may be representative of how he and Valjean are represented - as both of them are given a second chance, but also how valjean fought against the law then became the law later on (as a soldier), who saw the law from both sides. In the case of Zenkichi this is also true given by this point he has been on both sides of the law, his character design seems to be more in line with Marius as he was split between the law and ethics near the end of the story.

When was the last time an adult who wasn't an antagonist awakened to a persona? I guess Baofu from Eternal Punishment? There haven't been very many at all.

@Thesaurus_Rex

3 жыл бұрын

@@lschris To be fair, even back in P2 where a large portion of the persona users were adults, many of the adult persona users (at least the party members) awakened as kids and then grew up. Same with Strega, since they were implied to have had their personas implanted as children. I think the only adults who awakened as adults since P2 were Adachi and now Zenkichi.

@TheRawyan

3 жыл бұрын

@@Thesaurus_Rex and Maruki

@1AnimeChannel

3 жыл бұрын

@@Thesaurus_Rex Adachi was given persona

@lloydbagby8355

3 жыл бұрын

@@Thesaurus_Rex don't forget maruki

@thechadandthevirgin5823

3 жыл бұрын

@@lloydbagby8355 he specifically said an adult that wasn't an antagonist

I appreciate that this Awakening points out that just protecting your family is no excuse for complicity.

@Thecoolmeister2005

8 ай бұрын

Walter White moment

Either to be fully commited in the path of "justice"... Or, to protect those who are dear to you with all of your life... ...Or to tread another path, that seeks the fulfillment of the law and devotion to the letter. You truly deserve that number, Zenkic- No, *_24601._*

@ridderman555hero2

3 жыл бұрын

Well said. Very well said.

@TheRawyan

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t get the 24601 part can someone explain

@KhoiNguyen-xv4jd

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRawyan it is Valjean’s numbers when he was in prison.

@iskoconquers

3 жыл бұрын

Les Miserables song?

@ridderman555hero2

3 жыл бұрын

@@iskoconquers man in the iron mask

Valjean, a man always seeking redemption.

@wolfofsummerbreeze

3 жыл бұрын

Condem me to Slavery, Cannot see my Agony... They really pulled from the musical script.

@Youspoonybard1

3 жыл бұрын

24601!!

@ryan1000011

3 жыл бұрын

and was punished for doing the wrong thing for the right reasons

When me and my sister saw this, we literally started screaming and cheering because of how cool and badass this scene was

@galewindx

Жыл бұрын

Thats so Awesome and wholesome

@elle_na619

Жыл бұрын

My 6 old daughter always watching me playing and when this scene came we both screaming like crazy fan girl over Zenkichi transformation, it was epic

My one hope was that Valjean sounded as awsome as he did in the Japanese version and this did not disappoint

"Couldn't beat the heat." "Shouldn't have messed with Gramps." "Shh, the adults are talking." I could not get enough of him after unlocking him, he was a staple in most dire shadows and side bosses and was in the frontlines for the final one. Not to mention Konoe. What a beast.

@DopeioThePhoneBoi

3 жыл бұрын

Not just because he's cool, but because his moveset is genuinely busted. No idea what atlus was fucking thinking, lmao. No weaknesses, Almighty and Gun (two of the most broken afinities) as his primary affinities, every buff + debilitate, a berzerker mode, and enduring soul? He's so busted that he pretty much carried us in the Konoe fight.

@cameronthompson4039

3 жыл бұрын

@@DopeioThePhoneBoi honestly every character is busted when you understand their gimmick but I do say Sophie and wolf are the most busted alongside joker

@creativename1673

3 жыл бұрын

@@cameronthompson4039 Yusuke isn't too far behind them, though.

@datonebri5361

3 жыл бұрын

@@cameronthompson4039 Yeah joker fucks, but he kinda had too

@Superluigi881

3 жыл бұрын

*Using Wolf at first* "I need to be careful and manage my health so I don't die." *Using Wolf after getting Enduring Soul and Heat Riser* "LETS DO THIS! LEEEEEEEROY JEEEEEENKINS!!!"

So sad that no one suggested his code name to be gramps as a joke

Damn... Now that I can understand what they say, this is even harsher than I thought... Ouch. It's painful. Even more than the Persona 4 Shadows...

@wolfofsummerbreeze

3 жыл бұрын

The difficulty summoning a persona has been displayed different ways. In 3, it's all psychological. A mental block overcome by willpower. A confrontation against the users fear of death. In 4, it's confronting the truth, and it's emotional and interpersonal, an internal struggle turned external. The pain of being known, of being exposed, which incites change. In 5, it seems more like metamorphosis. An internal change brought on by external forces. But the pain seems much more physical. If I were to guess, I think it's how close the metaverse is to the real world vs how removed the tv world is. Evokers, I believe, can operate in the real world, but because they are an aid they don't induce physical pain. Also it's shown to always be hard the first time, and after that it gets easier...

This made me love Zenkichi as a character. That, and himself getting arrested in an attempt to save the Phantom Thieves.

Can I say this game is a worthy sequel of Persona 5?

@lookitsm.e

3 жыл бұрын

Abso-frickin-lutly.

@eggos2713

3 жыл бұрын

For real.

@arsenelupin1854

3 жыл бұрын

Damn straight

@willnack5315

3 жыл бұрын

Now all we need is the sequel to this include Sumire and Akechi!

@Wolfgamer-fz6rk

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely

Love how the "What the- What happened to my clothes!?" line was delivered

@TimeTravelinc

Жыл бұрын

I find it a bit humorous that it comes right after he gave this epic speech, acquiring his Persona. Like his realization kicked in and he realized that something new happened to him.

Can we talk about an uncomfortable subject: the exponential growth of male Persona-users collars? Joker's was fine. Ryuji had to go bigger and Yusuke even bigger. Now, Zenkichi's looking like he was just born as a hunter but hadn't had his bris yet.

@John-Stark

3 жыл бұрын

I think it was intentional so no one can reconize him

@Fkin176

2 жыл бұрын

Akechi has no collar at all

@megalcro

2 жыл бұрын

Between the collar, the mask, and the hat, how does Zenkichi see a damn thing in his Phantom Thief outfit?

@darienb1127

4 ай бұрын

​@@Fkin176That's the REAL reason why he was a traitor!

wow this zorro outfit for dante is looking cool

@ginojose1550

3 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@bnashtay2278

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@shaquilleeurope2600

3 жыл бұрын

I mean we already have Vergil so it fits

The last time I cried and cheered for awakenings was with Ryuji and Ann. Zenchiki’s just stole my heart. He reminds me a lot of my father and how he raised our family. Valjean was also a main character in Les Miserables. His character definitely fits Zenchiki’s to the core.

You know I like how his Shadow says "Just as you once did." It feels like acknowledges he's become like the evil he wanted to fight. There's also the little rant Shadow Zenkichi gives him before the awakening.

@jasonmunozjr.8187

Жыл бұрын

Actually, that was Valjean ranting.

@Toby-tk4zv

Жыл бұрын

@Jason Munoz Jr. technically, kill joy is correct, at least by person 4 standards. For context in P4, shadows become persona's when the person finally listens and accepts them as part of their self

@dalemonshateu6948

9 ай бұрын

@@Toby-tk4zv I don’t know about 1 and 2, but in persona 3 as well, personas are confirmed to be shadows

@azure4622

7 ай бұрын

​@@Toby-tk4zvi think it's the same in 5 too, albeit done slightly differently, since we see their eyes turn yellow during their awakening their becoming in tune with their shadow (accepting them) and awakening

"Valjean!" Wait... As in Jean Valjean??! I don't understand why these kids are still surprised to see someone call upon a Persona when they have seen it so often. But I'm personally (no pun intended) taken aback that one of my favorite musicals was referenced in this series. That's so awesome! Look at that; he even has 20641 marked on him, the same as the actual character, and it fits Gramps well on account of him being a policeman seeking redemption with Valjean being a reformed criminal. God damn!

@nathanlabrador7664

3 жыл бұрын

The awakening speech makes references to the musical too, which is neat. "Can I condemn another man to slavery?\Pretend I do not see his agony?"

@ryan1000011

3 жыл бұрын

all the persona's are from stroies like that. Arsene is Arsene Lupin from the french book, Carman is from a opera, sure you know Zorro, Captain Kid, Goamon and Johanna actually exsisted and M'lady is 3 musketers......alot of french ones in this game :/

@shinigamimiroku3723

2 жыл бұрын

@Thanatos 13 To be fair, until the Revolution France was heavily influenced by the Roman Catholic Church, so it makes sense that extrabiblical characters, especially those of the Gnostic tradition, would be used as villains. It's why 3 was heavily influenced by Greek mythology and 4 by Japanese.

So Zenkichi is officially the Apostle Arcana, not the Priest huh?

@lukecrawford7051

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@Jattel_2006

3 жыл бұрын

The what arcana

@lukecrawford7051

3 жыл бұрын

The Apostle Arcana is a variation of the Hierophant Arcana, and represents sticking to one beliefs of right and wrong. At least, that’s what I could gather from looking things up after Lavenza told me what it is.

@SuperDanMan11100

3 жыл бұрын

I think they just changed the name in the English release.

@Jattel_2006

3 жыл бұрын

Luke Crawford oh

Zenkichi is the best boomer.

@TimeSpace123

3 жыл бұрын

Zenkichi and Sojiro, in my opinion.

@sunl6539

3 жыл бұрын

He’s like 30’s he’s not a Boomer 💀

@joeltect3731

3 жыл бұрын

@@sunl6539 I think he's 40 as mentioned it the game

@sunl6539

3 жыл бұрын

@@joeltect3731 oh is he, looks good for a 40 something lol

@hhhfdsfs

3 жыл бұрын

@@joeltect3731 even still, not a boomer.

And with this, I remembered why I loved the awakenings in the original.

Zenkichi: Are you sure I'll be safe in the Meta-verse? Futaba: Sure! But you might need to tear off your own face... Zenkichi: What?! Futaba: Nothing. But here, practice with this duct tape. *Later* Ryuji: Hey, Zenkichi's here. Thank G-aaaaaaah! Wha- Did you shave your eyebrows? Futaba: He's ready! Now, we just need to make him feel bad about his life!

@John-Stark

3 жыл бұрын

I see her doing this with Sojiro in case they have to recruit him

(10:44) That voice line delivery is GODLIKE.

@MilanTehVillain

2 жыл бұрын

I can hear a lot of Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy XV) in Tom Taylorson's voice there.

Strikers dev team: Hey so what affinity should Zenkichi have as a party member. Some fucking megachad: ALmIghTy.

@darienb1127

4 ай бұрын

"Also gun." "What about Haru?" "Who?"

@yumithehunter6292

3 ай бұрын

So he’s wearing all black and his persona is black and white so let’s give him ble- ALMIGHTY

As a 40 year old man who li es all sorts of RPGs I'm glad ro see more older characters.

Valjean saying “I am thou, thou art I” in a mysterious hollow tone gives me the chills

hearing the word "Valjean" in this game made my theater/anime fangirl scream with joy

Zenkichi feels like he comes straight from Persona 2, I'm so glad they added this character in the Persona lore. Edit: Akane thinking about the victim's family was such a sad line. I didn't even think about that. This game really made me think about a lot of things.

@paulgentili1425

Жыл бұрын

Also persona 4, his own shadow judged him, and he stood up to it, and it turned into his shadow.

Really love Zenkichi as a character. So much to relate. Love how he just rolls with everything and doesn’t care much about the details

Imagine a world where Hereward and Valjean could be in the same party

@Fkin176

3 жыл бұрын

Persona 5 arena hopefully

@ghostdragon3589

3 жыл бұрын

That actually sounds pretty awesome but knowing Atlas they won’t bring back Robin Hood/Loki/Hereward unless they bring back Akechi. Would be an awesome concept for All the thieves from royal and strikers to team up in another game.

@zamaskowany12

3 жыл бұрын

@@ghostdragon3589 Akechi is a crazy popular character. I don't see why they wouldn't bring him back.

@ghostdragon3589

3 жыл бұрын

@@zamaskowany12 true but they would have to tackle Akechi being alive after shido’s palace and make him different from both Sophia and Zenkichi in terms of gameplay, which in my eyes seems kinda hard when Sophia uses bless attacks and Zenkichi uses almighty. Then again they could easily surprise us with him being different from everyone if he does in fact make a return.

@fifageak7461

3 жыл бұрын

Im personally more a fan of Loki

Am i the only one who got goosebumps when his awakening began?

Never knew Keanu Reeves had his own Persona

I got the inverse of most everyone. I wasn't much interested in Strikers until I learned that a new party member was a middle-aged guilt-ridden man who dads the teenagers. As soon as the game started I loved Zenkichi. All through the game I've been trying to control my hype for his awakening, cause I was sure it wouldn't be as good as I hoped. And it was everything I hoped for and more, just as brutal and haunting as Joker's and Ryuji's, I love it. Now if only I weren't so bad at this game and could do those sweet smooth combos like the guy in the video does...

That was the most JAW DROPPING awakening i ever felt

"You there! Bring out, The *Black* Mamba!" - Zenkichi (probably)

What I like about how Zenkichi fights is that despite using a huge-ass Zweihander, he swings it super fast. And that's EXACTLY how greatswords like the Zweihander were used. They aren't slow weapons, they're actually quite fast, especially because of the weight they have.

@littlebumgorf

6 ай бұрын

Zweihander is my Dark souls 1 weapon

Didn't really trust him at the start of my 1st play through slowly down the storyline I realize he just wants to make peace for everyone .

@Laevatei1nn

3 жыл бұрын

after he said that he gonna use every last of phantom thieves i know he was gonna get a plot twist, just like how akechi acting all good but then he is the bad guy( yeah i know akechi worth forgiving)

@the1theonlyg248

3 жыл бұрын

Thought he would have gained their trust, became a phantom thief, and betrayed them later, but I’m surprised with how well he’s done. That’s what I get for underestimating Atlus, I suppose.

@YOLOfication

3 жыл бұрын

This game is great at confusing you decision making those good person like Ichinose become bad at the end and those were good at the start like Zenkichi we thought they were bad ....

@SquidmanMalachar

3 жыл бұрын

They knew exactly what they were doing with the goofy cop [Adachi] and the 'let's seek the truth together' [Akechi] as things to keep in mind. I was expecting either betrayal or tragedy.

@goroadachi9489

Жыл бұрын

Involved with the Police and his name ends with an I, they knew what they were doing

I’ve been waiting for this!

@Jattel_2006

3 жыл бұрын

Did you see that shinji

@ginojose1550

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah.

Zenkichi has to be one of my favorite characters, even if he's new. Gramps is just beyond cool

This man is busted. He has life steal, a beserker mode, Almighty and gun, Debilitate, heat riser and then the skill that resurrects him at full that i can't remember. This man is busted

its been a while since they used a shadow as a literal shadow chilling, well done too

I bet now, Zenkichi goes into Akane's room and just thinks, "Oh those damn kids."

Damn is hard to play while you are crying.

@nikki4803

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was just me man

Jesus his awakening brung back so many memories

@Cloud-dt6xb

3 жыл бұрын

I was so worried willpower was'nt in the game, then I heard that beautfiul track the second the awakening started and I was so happy.

My most used character after unlocking him. Joker is second on that list.

@ColeMeCrazy

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Once I've gotten him, I never ejected him from the party at that point.

No cap, this is coming from a long time persona fan, Zankichi is a top tier character, he may be the best on the persona 5 cast....

@spec7923

3 жыл бұрын

Gameplay wise or character wise? Either way I agree lmao

@highwizard6764

3 жыл бұрын

I kinda though his skillset was similar to Darkechi but no Curse skills If Zenkichi has Salvation/Samarecarm he would be waaaay broken

@ghostdragon3589

3 жыл бұрын

My opinion is that he is Akechi but if Atlas actually cared to give him a move set that could compete with the others when playable. He gets the Megido line of skills as well as the gun skills(except riot gun) and then heat riser and debilitate. Doesn’t get bless or curse skills like Akechi but i don’t think he needs them. His moveset easily made him on my most played characters in this game.

@wizzy7755

Жыл бұрын

@@ghostdragon3589 Bless and curse skills are the weakest skills in the game be it in royal or strikers since they low base atk/dmg and their strongest forms are still mudo and hama skills and we all know that all mini, elite, monarch and palace bosses are immune to it. So atlus made zenkichi OP by making him both strong in gun and almighty dmg and his fury mode makes his sword waves deal almighty dmg.

@ghostdragon3589

Жыл бұрын

@@wizzy7755 I completely agree with you on bless and curse being the weakest of magic in all 3 persona 5 games (doesn’t help that they don’t have a severe level damage skill) I was just pointing out how Zenkichi was the better almighty member between the two. Because even if we cut Akechi’s bless and curse attacks from him, p5 and p5r nerfed almighty hard(though if it is still needed in strikers feel free to correct me) which made Akechi a little disappointing in my eyes compared to Zenkichi who like you said, is OP.

are we just gonna ignore how FLAMBOYANT that hand gesture from joker was

@potatospeedwagon3994

2 жыл бұрын

Which one

@oi_bruv

4 ай бұрын

8:14

another fun detail, Valjean happens to have a plate on his chest that reads "24601", which was Jean Valjean's prisoner number when he was serving as a slave.

*In Vegeta's voice* OH MY GOD HE'S SO GOD DAMN COOL!!!!

The best ever awakening in Persona 5. So badass, so glad for Zenkichi and so hyped of his outfit and Valjean. Only for that I can said that played P5S worth it

Akane dear, you know it's true These Thieves bear no more guilt than you Thou art I... *24601!*

That part where Valjean was tearing into Zenkichi gave me Persona 4 vibes.

His Shadow was right on the verge of going berserk, just like the ones in Persona 4. But he did something none of the Investigation Team ever could. Immediately accept his own Shadow without a fight!

Belongs in a museum dude you're the coolest looking one of them I mean you actually pull it off and you look cool in it and cool fighting in it.

i saw the japanese trailers so before playing i knew Zenkichi would get a persona, but i forget things like this while i’m playing so this was still a surprise for me

Zenkichi is one of my favorite characters now. He’s bad ass in his own way from being comedic to serious bad ass.

I was experiencing nothing but hype when the awakening theme started playing

Almighty, the only damage type to effective every Shadow. Nothing is weak to it, and nothing is resistant to it. It effects everything and everyone equally. Just like true justice.

I just realized his glasses disappear in the middle of his awakening

@MadmanMicolash

3 жыл бұрын

No, if you watch closely, it actually falls off his face when he sinks to his knees. Kind of a wild detail I just noticed when I read your comment and went back to double check.

Is it me or was Zenkichi’s shadow dangerously close to going berserk like in 4.

@shinigamimiroku3723

2 жыл бұрын

It wasn't you. Outside of Futaba's Awakening in P5, Zenkichi was the closest to manifesting his Shadow. Fortunately, Zen is very much a person with the wisdom and humility to accept his failures when confronted, and so his Shadow became the voice of his Will of Rebellion instead.

I nearly shat a brick when the awakening theme kicked in, and a second one when his Persona turned out to be a LesMis reference.

Started screeching at 2am when Will Power started playing, neighbors probably think I'm insane. 10/10

Easily the best awakening in all of Persona 5, maybe even the entire Persona series

Bloodborne-like clothes, greatswort and wolf as codename ... Yes, the soulsborne-fanboy in me is happy ^^

@foufoustv2060

3 жыл бұрын

You should definitely check a French movie called The brotherhood of wolves

@farouktalbi863

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, in the Japanese version, they actually reference his outfit as a Bloodborne, tho it's absent in the English version, just a fun fact

@KeyToAeris2024

3 жыл бұрын

@@farouktalbi863 Damn it why would they leave that out of the dub?! Still flipped my shit when I saw it this is where the game went from a 7/10 to a 9/10

it's been a while to see someone awaken his Persona.. the music is still slaps

Mr Wick is now in Action

Fun Fact: Zenkichi's English dub was done by Tom Taylorson, who you may also know as the voice of Bunger from Bugsnax.

Fun Fact: He’s played by Tom Taylorson who plays Octodad, but in Original JP, he’s played by Nighteye from My Hero Academia and Charizard from Pokémon.

@BlindMelonLord

3 жыл бұрын

Tom Taylorson also plays Bunger in Bugsnacks. BungerBungerBungerBungerBungerBungerBungerBunger

The last playable adult character to have persona was in one of the second games. It has been years since something like this has occurred

So fun fact Zenkichi (in the english version) is voiced by Tom Taylorson Tom Taylorson also voiced the Bunger in Bugsnaxx

@dfquartzidn6151

3 жыл бұрын

YOOO, THIS MAN? Also, finally, someone else who knows about Bugsnax.

@xana3961

5 ай бұрын

He also voiced Octo Dad

No matter how many times I see a Persona awaken, I'm always overwhelmed.

I'm gonna use him all the day once i got his awakening

@kartikayysola

3 жыл бұрын

I just got him. He's so fucking busted and I LOVE IT.

@jondeiconic2552

3 жыл бұрын

@@kartikayysola glad you love it

@LordTyph

3 жыл бұрын

the only reason I haven't used him yet is because I need my party caught up to him in level.

@wizzy7755

Жыл бұрын

If you unlocked all of his master arts, He is arguably the most OP character in P5 Strikers.

In cutsences Zenkichi sounds so serious but he sounds cool

Did they actually do a TV trope it "Belongs in a Museum". I guess translators can do what they want huh XD EDIT: 14:40 timestamp

@shinigamimiroku3723

3 жыл бұрын

I immediately thought of Indiana Jones, as it's one of his more well-known lines. But yeah, the devs definitely acknowledged this particular trope.

Neat the comeback of an adult persona user, and uses a zweihander (love the throwback persona 1 - 4 references.)

I screamed so hard and fanboyed even harder. Valjean is just the absolute persona for Zenkichi

Seriously though, Valjean has my favorite voice out of any persona. He could make some top-quality ASMR.

@studio_1

3 жыл бұрын

It’s insane too that it’s the same VA as Zenkichi himself. Every main character’s Persona is voiced by their respective character.

@dudeguy1894

3 жыл бұрын

On the other hand though, what's up with his collar? He has zero peripheral vision with that wall around his face.

Imagine how the remnants of the P3 crew would react to Zenkichi, especially Mitsuru the French enthusiast! All in favor of a switch-based PQ3 game starring the P5S gang with the P1-4 gang?

Valjean is cool, he sounded like a judge. I'm glad I read les miserables back at high school!