The official Persona 5 website received an update, adding more details regarding the characters’ Persona and some impressive artwork from character designer Shigenori Soejima. You can view the characters (left) and their Persona (right) below, along with some details on who the Persona’s are based on. It’s interesting how all of the Persona’s seems to fit the “thief” and “outlaw” theme of Persona 5.
The protagonist and his Persona, Arsene. The Persona is based on Arsène Lupin, a fictional thief created by French writer Maurice Leblanc.
Ryuji Sakamoto and his Persona, Captain Kid, who is inspired by the notorious pirate bearing a similar name.
Ann Takamaki and her Persona, Carmen. The latter is a reference to the opera and novel based on the character of the same name.
Morgana and her Persona, Zorro, who is an obvious reference to the fictional masked outlaw.
Yusuke Kitagawa and his Persona, Goemon, who is based on the famous Japanese outlaw Ishikawa Goemon who stole gold from the rich and gave it to the poor.
Persona 5 is scheduled for release in Japan in Summer 2016 on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. The release in North America has also been confirmed for 2016.
Source: Official Persona 5 website, via Siliconera.