Atlus U.S.A. has released a couple of new trailers for the English version of Persona 5, which introduce several of the games’ characters. One of them is Futaba Sakura, one of the members of the Phantom Thieves. She’s the group’s resident hacker who offers moral support during battle, which translates into buffs to your team’s stats. We also get a new interview with her voice actress Erica Lindbeck.
Another batch of trailers introduces three of the game’s “Confidants”. These are various people in the game with which you can build and maintain relationships. Deepening your bond with these Confidants unlocks special skill bonuses, useful services, and more. You can find the introduction trailers for three of the Confidants below, along with their descriptions from the official press release!
Futaba Sakura Trailer
When you’re a group of mischievous teenage rebels up to no good, it would probably be beneficial to have a member act as your eyes and ears. It’s not the most glamourous of jobs, but Futaba Sakura is in her element when acting as the Phantom Thieves’ resident hacker. Although she’s a socially awkward recluse who stopped attending school, she gets tangled up with the gang and ends up as their navigator. Codenamed Oracle, Futaba is a vital member of the Phantom Thieves who will always guide them towards their destination or find a nifty escape route when they’re in a jam. She can also offer moral support that provides buffs to the team to change the tide of battles! Although she’s not active in the field, Futaba is irreplaceable and one of our personal favorite characters in the game.
Tae Takemi Trailer
If you’re feeling under the weather, you may want to stop by Tae Takemi’s medical clinic. Even though it’s located in a shady alley, her clinic is THE place to treat any injuries sustained during Phantom Thieving. Helping Tae with her “experiments” unlocks stronger health potions and consumables that can help turn the tide during fights. Yes, she may have a dubious reputation, but who else are you going to rely on for medicinal needs?
Sojiro Sakura Trailer
After the protagonist is given a second chance in Tokyo, he’s reluctantly taken in by Cafe Leblanc owner Sojiro Sakura and temporarily calls the attic of the café his home. If the protagonist chooses to help run the café throughout the game, Sojiro will teach him various coffee and curry recipes. How does that help the Phantom Thieves, you ask? Well, crafted coffee and curry can be consumed during dungeon crawls to restore SP. That’s pretty important, so be sure to stay on Sojiro’s sweet side in order to get those recipes! Oh, and he’ll also drop some fun facts about coffee here and there if you’re into that sort of thing.
Munehisa Iwai Trailer
This frightening looking individual is the proprietor of Tokyo’s finest airsoft gun shop called Untouchable. Since the Phantom Thieves need to arm themselves against all types of enemies, you can see why keeping a man like Munehisa close is important. Helping him out will unlock a wider selection of wares, discounts, and even an option to customize certain airsoft guns! If you’re a gun nut, you definitely want to stay in this guy’s good graces.
