The 16 Personality Types Through Persona 5
Persona 5 is a roleplaying game with a wide variety of well-developed characters. A few years back, we had a few of these characters get requested for individual analyses. In the process of playing Persona 5 Royal, we decided to write a 16 personalities article for the entire cast, given how many characters there are to work with. We also played Persona 5 Strikers, and will be taking the cast of that game into consideration as well. Of course, that means there are sometimes multiple characters for a given MBTI personality type. However, we only highlight one. The main cast got top priority followed by whichever character provided the best example of their MBTI personality type within the games.
In the article below, links will be provided to any individual analyses we may have written. if you would like to see an individual analysis for anymore of these characters, feel free to ask, and maybe even, buy us a coffee!
The 16 Personality Types Through Persona 5
ESFP โ Ryuji Sakamoto
โHeh, and itโs not like people think much of me anyways. Iโm gonna dash through this the only way I know how!โ
Initially, Ryuji is known for being a troublemaker. Heโs aggressive, difficult, and short-tempered. However, as the storyline progresses, Ryuji demonstrates a strong sense of self, morality and justice. Heโs quick to act in accordance to what he believes is right, which is why he becomes a Phantom Thief so readily. Heโs blunt, straightforward, and action-oriented, always encouraging the team to keep moving forward.
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ISFP โ Ren Amamiya
โTheir actions speak for themselves. They may be criminals in the eyes of adults, butโฆ If they keep to their principles and get the job doneโฆ Without a doubt, that would be justice.โ
Ren is soft-spoken, deeply caring, adaptable, and loyal. He is driven by his strong desire for justice, which gets him into more trouble than he usually intends. As a teenager, he defends an innocent woman from the advances of a drunk man, and ends up getting convicted of assault unjustly. Later, he seizes the opportunity to start the Phantom Thieves and serve justice to criminals on a much grander scale.
Other Examples: Chihaya Mifune
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ENFP โ Akira Konoe
โThere arenโt any real heroes left. Soโฆ why not make our own? The world needs someone willing to fight for its peopleโs justice. A hero to lead them. To unify them. A hero like me.โ
Due to past trauma, Konoe takes up the mantel of hero, believing that itโs his birthright to change the entire world. Recognizing opportunities at hand, he acquires EMMA, and quickly begins deploying a strategy to change hearts, one city as a time. His dream to become a hero draws from his childhood hero, Zephyrman, who inspires the design for his shadowโs battle outfit. Konoe is charismatic, confident, and passionate, truly believing that what heโs doing is the right thing.
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INFP โ Yusuke Kitagawa
โA breathtaking sightโฆ Imitations they may be, but together, they make a fine spectacleโฆ Though the flowers of evil may bloom, be it knownโฆ Abominations are fated to perish!โ
Yusuke is an incredibly passionate individual, dedicated wholly to creating authentic and meaningful art. Marching to the beat of his own drum, Yusuke often appears eccentric in the eyes of others. He always remains true to his feelings, and possesses a dramatic flare in the way he acts and speaks. Yusuke frequently waxes poetic and philosophical as he ponders deeper meanings and implications.
Read an in-depth analysis of this character here.
Other Examples: Hifumi Togo
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ESTP โ Suguru Kamoshida
โThe people around me were the ones who kept it secret. Adults who want to share in my accomplishments, students who have the drive to become winnersโฆ They willingly protect me so that we all may profit from itโฆ There are too many imbeciles who donโt understand that!โ
Kamoshida is a villain by opportunity. He sees the means to use his talents to get whatever he wants, from whoever he wants, whenever he wants it, and uses that to his advantage. Kamoshida is not very subtle. Instead, he strategically positions himself in such a way that no one is motivated enough to stop him. He uses aggression and fear to rule his students, while simultaneously presenting himself as an invaluable asset to those in power at the school.
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ISTP โ Zenkichi Hasegawa
โThe only thing the police do is obey orders โ even when they involve total injustice or an absence of human logic.โ
Zenkichi approaches reality through the lens of logic and cynicism, which is why he freaks out when experiencing the Metaverse for the first time. It doesnโt make sense and shouldnโt be there. As he works with the Phantom Thieves, Zenkichi offers a grounded perspective, warning them not to be too idealistic or naive. Heโs calm, level-headed, and genuinely bothered when oneโs tone doesnโt match up to the words theyโre saying.
Other Examples: Munehisa Iwai, Tae Takemi
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ENTP โ Futaba Sakura
โMy whole world is expanding. Every day brings new and different discoveries. The direction of Sojiroโs cowlick, the atmosphere of Yongen, the various types of coffee beansโฆ Things might be the exact same as they were yesterday, but from my perspective, itโs all spinning.โ
While trauma made Futaba a hermit, the moment sheโs free, Futaba pushes herself to explore the world and defeat her fears. She quickly grows more confident, and becomes very vocal within the group. Sheโs naturally good at coming up with ideas, and the team can always count on her ingenuity. Futaba is generally very excitable, expressive, and spunky, which makes for many amusing interactions with her fellow Phantom Thieves.
Read an in-depth analysis of this character here.
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INTP โ Justine
โI have no intention of abandoning my dutyโฆ but I would like to know the truth of this situation. After all, we possess a mysterious list, which seems to have foretold the current state of affairs. Who wrote it? Why do I recognize the penmanship? Why does observing growth feel nostalgic? And beyond thatโฆ what was the true intent of its creator?โ
Justine is analytical and rational. Sheโs not one to lose her temper or react in any extreme fashion, but she can certainly be offensive and condescending. Throughout her interactions with the protagonist, she demonstrates a tendency to be speculative, theoretical, and somewhat of a perfectionist. Justine is the first to question her and Carolineโs purpose, and struggles to make sense of the task listโs existence.
Other Examples: Kuon Ichinose
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ESFJ โ Ann Takamaki
โIโve been telling myself this is all for Shihoโs sakeโฆ I canโt take it anymoreโฆ I had enough of thisโฆ I hate him! But stillโฆ Shihoโs my best friend. Sheโs all I have left at that sorry excuse of a school! Tell meโฆ What should I do?โ
Ann typically does things with other people in mind, and struggles to find her own personal vision. Sheโs empathetic and kind, desiring to be a ray of light for people everywhere. However, Ann views herself as having a weak heart, and leans on others to help strengthen it, as well as to double-check her thoughts. Among the Phantom Thieves, Ann values teamwork, unity, and caution. Sheโs often prone to worrying about uncertain outcomes.
Other Examples: Sadayo Kawakami
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ISFJ โ Yuuki Mishima
โThis is all your fault. Before you came along, I knew my role in lifeโฆ I had accepted that I was a zero, embraced it evenโฆ I want to change society, too. I want the world to notice me!โ
Mishima feels boring and invisible. Believing in the Phantom Thievesโ cause, he takes it upon himself to become their strategic image management rep. Using his strong marketing skills and propensity for research, Mishima builds a successful fan site, which helps them gain popularity. However, he struggles with always being in the background, and secretly hopes heโll become famous in the process of making them famous.
Other Examples: Sumire Yoshizawa
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ENFJ โ Toranosuke Yoshida
โYou mustโve experienced cruelty and injustice in this life. I can tell by the look in your eyes. Thatโs why I sense your desire to help the weak.โ
Yoshida desires to enact positive change within society. He sees speech as his only weapon, using his voice and his words to win people over. Yoshida presents himself as empathetic, caring, and relatable to the average citizen. He has a natural ability to understand others, and shares insights about the Phantom Thieves with the protagonist (prior to knowing who he is). Yoshida aspires to support others as they pursue their own goals and desires.
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INFJ โ Haru Okumura
โSoil is quite a mysterious thing. Within its gentle care, even a tiny seed can awaken, spread its roots, and grow up towards the sun. Itโs almost like a mother. โฆPerhaps that aspect is why I find this place so comforting.โ
Haru is extremely polite, and focuses on the well-being of others first. Sheโs capable of asserting herself for the sake of others, but struggles to do so for the sake of herself. (Because of her, Morgana admits his true feelings, and reunites with the Phantom Thieves.) Haru is idealistic and wants to be a hero. In addition, she can be quite insightful and abstract, in spite of her struggle to express herself using words. (Haru is the one to recognize the meaning of Shidoโs palace.)
Other Examples: Takuto Maruki
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ESTJ โ Morgana
โFor now, the best option is to stay in the defensiveโฆ But we wonโt make progress at this rate. Letโs try and figure out who the real culprit is somehow, okay?โ
Morgana is always taking charge, in spite of not being the official leader of the Phantom Thieves. He prefers to act like he knows what heโs talking about, even when heโs merely guessing. Morgana can be blunt, arrogant, and condescending, especially with Ryuji, who he views as reckless and stupid. Secretly, however, Morgana loves being with his new friends, and simply wants to be acknowledged, but struggles to relay these feelings when it matters.
Other Examples: Goro Akechi
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ISTJ โ Makoto Niijima
โHowever, after considering all the facts, I concluded there are no errors in their acts or principles. Thus, upon deeming them to be on the side of justice, I have decided to end my investigation.โ
Makoto is cautious and reserved, preferring to never walk into any situation blind. By default, she strives to live up to the expectations of others, making her the perfect student. However, she eventually realizes the need to form her own dreams and ideals. With the Phantom Thieves, Makoto demonstrates a natural ability to make detailed observations, analyze data, and form effective strategies. As a result, she becomes the brain of their operation.
Read an in-depth analysis of this character here.
Other Examples: Sojiro Sakura
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ENTJ โ Sae Niijima
โUse any means necessary to win. Thatโs how I would deal with them.โ
Sae is ambitious to a fault. Having had responsibility thrust on her early, Sae determines to be successful, no matter what it takes. As a result, she begins sidestepping rules, ignoring protocol, twisting justice, and downplaying values such as honor. Being both intelligent and intuitive, Sae makes many accurate assumptions about the Phantom Thieves, based on the data, as she attempts to fill in the blanks about how they do what they do.
Other Examples: Caroline
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INTJ โ Masayoshi Shido
โSacrifices are inevitable in the path of reform. I only require that the foolish entrust themselves to their superiors. I shall guide them.โ
Shido has a vision for a future, and everything else must be discarded in favor of it. He views himself as the savior of the world, but he only values himself and those who are willing to be obedient to him. He views everyone as incompentent fools relative to him, and has no qualms putting down anyone who gets in his way. In fact, Shido is very careful on his path to victory, eliminating every potential threat as early as possible to ensure his success.
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Yooooo, excellent work as always guys!
I was especially shocked by the conclusion you all came to for Ichinose, given the popular consensus.
I really did not see that coming at all 0_0. Iโm shocked to say the least. (;ยฐ ใญยฐ)
Itโd be really cool if you guys could write a full on article exploring her further sometime in the future. I think thatโd be cool to see.
Thatโs all really. As usual, thanks for being awesome! (๏ผพ๏ผพ)๏ฝ
I think we can make that happen. Analyzing one of the rare INTP villians could definitely make for an interesting article. We appreciate your support! ๐
It is interesting that youโve typed Goro Akechi as an ESTJ rather than ENTJ, but I somehow knew where his Si came from rather than his Ni, and if we contrast it to Sae Niijima as an ENTJ, he plays the rules more in a positive way rather than discarding the rules altogether. He played it safely while on undercover.