Persona Q & Q2 | The Teams Discuss How They All Operate on Their Missions 

imagine if Mitsuru asked the p5 team if they used guns Haru: *Pulls out a M32 Rotary grenade launcher*

naoto: guns? i got this. minato: *oh that's a GUN gun*

Naoto: DID SOMEBODY SAY GUN?! I HAVE GUN TOO

I love the thought that because it takes place during the Sae arc, Akechi is having to act perfectly throughout the entirety of Q2 and endure all these completely dumbass conversations without just screaming at them

“Do you risk your life too leader?” Minato: *is the only one to technically die* “I don’t know”

I love that when they are talking about crow's mask he just stays in that pose and looks like he's about to snap

Yes. Crow's nose. Totally doesn't have to deal with being a Pinocchio reference. He's not lying about his true personality at all. It's just a design motif. Yup, just a design motif. -Say anyone want some delicious Pancakes?-

“That sounds like something in a movie.” Persona 3 The Movie: *sweats*

You're telling me Phoenix isn't a choice for Yukiko's code name? I'm disappointed, Atlus

Though PQ2's just "P5 is so cool!" I find the way Minako asks questions just so polite and not invasive at all. I think she has a way of praising people that sound genuine.

6:15 Joker: *Flashback to Violet's Transformation.*

To my knowledge there are 4 ways to summon a persona Shooting yourself Breaking cards Ripping off masks And summoning them like they are Stands from Jojo's

Naoto just casually whips out their gun and poses with it.

P3 gang: Represent their will to fight for the world and saving them without any recognition P4 mystery investigation team: crushing the tarot card to grasp the truth of this world and hold on to their own destiny P5 theives: Using mask as a rebellion against society that won't accept them and will fight it for the their own justice

I like how Yosuke and P3MC share Yuri Lowenthall as their VA so it just sounds like they’re talking to each other but in different voice pitches 😂

Ryuji: Pass Yusuke: Pass Ann: Pass Ren: Pass Morgana: son. of. a. *B I T CH*

"Do you all not use guns?" Naoto: pulls out her gun and shoots mitsuru. *"I use one."*

Persona Q: Full voice acting Persona Q2: Hehe/Ahaha/Ah/Hmm/Na-/Grr

PQ definitely has more of the “how both teams operate” with their conversations about the dark hour and tv world. And the P3 gang give more of an explanation as to why they use evokers to summon personas. But I especially liked when Mitsuru said that both teams simply have different burdens that they carry, as that difference shouldn’t invalidate the P4 gang’s efforts for saving their town vs SEES with saving the world. But Q2 was just more focused on how cool the P5 gang are for having outfits and code names, and long conversations about giving everyone code names that honestly kind of dragged on for too long for me. (Even some of the characters got annoyed too) And then only one comment from Ryuji and femc about the different ways to summon a persona, you’d think there be more to talk about... (this game really is just “P5 featuring 3 and 4” huh) However, I feel bad for P4 in both games... yeah tarot card crushing isn’t as flashy as using a mask + costume or shooting yourself in the head with a gun, but it’s still a different summoning method. And each member has a different way of crushing the cards (Yosuke literally does a flip, I love how extra that is!) Edit: Decided to come back to this long comment, and I’m amazed at both how many ppl liked what I said, and especially how respectful the comments have been! Heck, I’m more surprised that ppl have been discussing on this thread all this time and even now. My opinions on what I said in my og post haven’t changed, but I enjoyed reading what everyone had to say or add on regardless if I fully agreed or not. I hope y’all continue to keep it peaceful down there, and have more fun and interesting discussions ❤️

Seems like it’s unanimous that using code names on missions is cooler. While putting a gun shaped device to your head can sometimes give the wrong impression, pulling off a mask and getting a costume to go with it is overall cooler. But the P3 cast are overall more organized as they do have an official sponsor in the Kirijo group.

How to summon persona P3 : Shoot your head with special gun P5 : Pulling your mask P4 : Tarot cards goes crunch

I love how weak everyone else's codenames are, save for Narukami. I feel like Chie could be Dragon, Yukiko could be Phoenix or smth similar, and P4 cast could continue with that mythical creature naming system, with Narukami staying as Kingpin.

6:19 its not really that hard to explain. In a nutshell, you enter the metaverse, bad guy talks shit about you and you start to hear voices in your head. Mask appears on your face and you practically rip your face off to change clothes

13:28 "That's surprsingly fitting, for some reason." *Mass Destruction starts playing*

Mitsuru: "...Hm? Do you all not use guns?" Naoto: my time has come

This is during the Sae arc, regarding PQ2. What's real interesting is that Akechi is playing the Phantom Thieves, yet they are also playing him. They're going to be ultimately betraying each other, yet here they are, working together. It's just something that's underlying everything going on in PQ2. The Thieves know he's gonna betray them. Akechi thinks he's got the upper hand on them. Before the year is out, Akechi's life will end. Just... sobering when you dwell on the dynamics of their relationship for this game. They're goofing around, yet they have to stab each other in the back. Akechi STILL has his plan to kill Joker in custody. Just adds a layer to EVERYthing the P5 crew does in this game.

Why didn't they ever point out how different the P4 cast summons their personas

*insert all videos of persona teammates wearing-* P3,P4,P5 Girls: DONT YOU (censored) DARE

Minako is a treasure

Pretty much every persona game in a nutshell (only 3-5) P3: Saving the world P4: Solving the murder mystery P5: Fixing a corrupted society

okay atlus, so "marin karin" isn't an option for mitsuru's codename?

4:40 I'm fucking dead Kanji is a National Treasure

I LAUGHED HARD like how Naoto answered so fast and of you think about it, out of all the characters in the group Naoto is actually the one with the real weapon XD (possibly Akechi too)

Hm Kanji what about skull part 2? Kanji: wh yes you treating me like I am so dam sequel?!

*SISTER COMPLEX KINGPIN OF STEEL!!!*

Imma be real, “Champ” would be the perfect code name for Akihiko.

Yu - Kingpin (The leader, has that player aura about him) Yosuke - Prince (Referring to Prince of Junes) Chie - Dragon (Referring to Trial of the Dragon) Yukiko - Phoenix (Majestic, her persona uses fire attacks) Kanji - Bulldog (Often seen as vicious, but like most dogs he has a softer side) Naoto - Jack (fits with the card theme (Joker, Queen), a nickname for a detective) Rise - Harmony (Musical term referring to her being an idol, provides support for the team) Teddie - Ted (It's Ted...) Not as familiar with P3 since I've only watched the films but I've got a couple: Makoto - Prophet (He is literally Persona Jesus) Mitsuru - Butcher (Nickname for an executioner) Junpei - Slugger (Baseball reference) Akihiko - Gladiator (A fighter with unbreakable spirit) Aigis - Android (A robot with human spirit)

Minako has a lot of personality in this game that I forgot she was a protagonist

"Hellbeast summoned from the deepest depths" Yeah that's koromaru alright

The best part about this game is that Yuri Lowenthal can talk to Yuri Lowenthal

I like how Kotone is not understanding any of it and immediately talks about how the evoker works

The "Kingpin" choice for Yu gives me flashbacks to the Kings Game scene from the P4 anime...

Yukiko = Phoenix Naoto = Bullet Chie = Dragon or Ryuku Rise = Melody Kanji = Hare Teddie = Grizzly Yosuke = Camo Yu = Silver

What's funny is that, if the P3 crew mention they are stopping Apathy Syndrome, the P4 Crew would know about it, especially Naoto since it would be in the news and all over the internet and such

I love how Mitsuru respects the burden of the P4 Gang, instead of belittling them just because it's not as high stakes as their own

20:39 Minako: y'know the saying puke your guts out? *Yeah you'd be taking that literally.*

If I understand the metaphysics of the SMT/Persona world correctly, the Phantom Thieves aren't just wearing their will as a metaphor, but literally. Their current outfit is made of will energy, the same meta componentry that makes up the castles/dungeons, the sparks created by pistol summoning, and the bodies of the demons/persona themselves. It has no weight or constriction as they're not technically wearing a "thing", but an energy form resembling clothes that covers them, so they can bound around with full flexibility. They may also technically be naked... 😳

i'm confused if Morgana thought Ann swung that way or if he was doing his usual *insert funny YourBudTevin reference here*

Bring in team nineties from Persona 2: Eternal Punishment. They’d probably be called geezers and grandmas, by the teams from 3, 4, and 5. And then there’s be this odd moment: Oracle: why is it that Joker is the only one of us that can summon multiple personas, while you guys can apparently share your multiple personas? Baofu: you kids are fucking ameteurs.

I love how acquainted they are about the Gun evokers. Even Junpei doubts if it's sane for people to use it how they do.

Junpei was doubting them enter the tv but notntheir school turning into tarturous... bruh

12:56 Sorry Teddie but there's already "Everyone's Idol", and his name is Goro Majima.

5:29 Yusuke: *nude painting intensifies*

"Skull, part 2" fucking killed me

The p3 team that essentially goes into another world via waiting for the hidden hour finds it hard to believe that the p4 team can go into another world via entering inside of a tv. Find it hard to believe to not believe.

I think a good alternative codename for mitsuru would be: crimson flower Three guesses why

This is actually really interesting...

"Skull, Part 2..." But he's the prequel

Joker : "It's not my job to explain things."

Now I really want to know... If SEES and the Investigation Team end up in the Metaverse, then will they transform into phantom thief attire? They may not have in PQ2, but that could be because they've never been to Mementos or any Palaces before.

10:05 oh i LIVE for Black Fire, that's PERFECT, its even a reference to Starfire sister!

it's funny that the p4 team says that saving the world is something you only see in movies and stuff when later on in P4 you have to do the exact same thing lol

thank you for this; this reminds me i need to finish q2 especially after finishing strikers

I see a lot of comments saying P5 rips off a mask, nobody mentions that it looks like their face under the mask goes too, considering how bloody it looks. Edited for spelling errors

I love how Naoto posts up with her gun like she's gonna do something while Aigis is literally right there who's essentially a walking tank.

Joker: Kingpin Yu: How many people know about that nickname? Is the Midnight Channel involved somehow?

How did NOBODY come up with the idea for "Detective" as Naoto's codename?

I love how the description says "Only best girls in the thumbnail." While having Joker in it. So Joker's a girl now.

I can't get over the fact that morgana actually said nyani (5:32)

The other teams are commenting on how weird the PT's outfits are, when really it's just as weird fighting monsters and solving murders wearing your school uniform.

The P3 cast are able to summon their persona in the real world right? P4 and P5 are able to use it in an alternate world. Damn P3 cast are something else with that much force of will.

I like minako's way of thinking

You know Rise I think can have “Northstar” as her code name Star cause idol North cause navigator Navigating Idol Northstar

17:08 extra crispy on that roast there yukari

One thing that annoys me is how Narukami and Amamiya don't fit into the game's character limit for names despite the fact that there are characters in the game with longer names too. Akihiko and Morgana for example.

Makoto: Mortem Minako: Somnia Junpei: Cavalier Yukari: Feather Pink Mitsuru: Empress Akihiko: Strife Ken: Ghost Shinji: Guardian Koromaru: Pale Tiger Fuuka: Cybil Yu: Kingpin Yosuke: Fujin Chie: Dragon Yukiko: Scarlet Teddie: Kuma Kanji: Crossbones Rise: Siren Naoto: Hornet

So far, here are my proposed codenames for the P4 and P3 cast if they were phantom thieves Yu- Kingpin Yosuke- Shinobi Chie- Dragon Yukiko- Phoenix Kanji- Brawler Rise- Shine Naoto- Thinker Teddie- Ted Yuki- Savior Minako- Warden Yukari- Sniper Mitsuru- Executioner Akihiko- Gladiator Junpei- Slugger Fuuka- Sage Ken- Avenger Koromaru- Scourge

Skull Part 2: Electric Boogaloo!

i wonder of all the mascot characters represent a force of human consciousness like morgana was hope is teddy love?

huh yeah I didn’t notice how they’re the only ones that wear costumes

For P4 codenames Yukiko: Hostess could honestly work, otherwise Nurse Chie: Butcher, kinda aggressive, but I think it's a good mix of fighting and meat Kanji: Wrestler, come on guys, that was obvious Yosuke: Ninja Teddie: Bear Rise: Idol Naoto: Detective or Gunslinger Yu: Samurai, I don't understand why Kingpin should work for him, granted I haven't seen the entirety of P4's story, but him using a katana and his persona being quite literally one of the first gods in japanese mythology, Samurai seems fitting for me The beauty of P5's codenames is that it's a simple but effective codename, saying that Idol is too obvious when the guy wearing a Fox mask is called mother fucking Fox is a lil bit hypocritical SKULL

All this just makes me want a big crossover game with no cut corners involving all the cast members. Obviously that'd be a big ask but the pay off would be worth it.

3:39 at this part i was imagining about yu actually sticking his other "head" into the tv and teddie bites it from inside, god im so weird and messed up

Could you imagine if THAT broadcast in 5 had aired before the events of the game Yu: there body’s end up on Tv polls Ren: does the name toro Adachi rings a bell Yu:yes Ren: I have good news Yu: yeah he works with my uncle and he sometimes eats dinner with us Ren: I have bad news

I would love a legit persona game where all the protagonists and their friends comes together to fight one major enemy

I only read Q2 in the title and when I heard the English Dub in Q1, I was so confused.

6:19 Kotone predicting Kasumire’s first transformation.

Meanwhile akechi standing in the back trying not to unleash loki and blow everything up

4:44 never heard thus line before and I LOVE it. No context.

Ted might be the worst suggestion for a codename, imagine the phantom thieves trying to hide their identities calling each other Mak, Gor, Har or An.

20:31 you brought that upon yourself chie with mystery food x

Seeing Shinji's remark on how Akihiko dumps protein powder on his food is more funny to me now that Reload retconned that retcon.

Naoto really was like: DID SOMEONE SAYS *GUN* ?

I would love if the P3&4 cast got Phantom Thief outfits and proper codenames at some point. Granted they operate a little different from thieves, but still!

Codenames: Yukiko: Okami/Hostess Naoto: Platinum Lady/Girl Rise: Idol Chie: Sirloin Kanji: Skull, Part 2/Dammit Skull Teddy: Ted Yu: Kingpin Akihiko: Protein Yukari: Miss Pink Ken: Mister Black (I liked Lancer tho :|) Koromaru: Hellbeast Summoned from the Infernal Depths Junpei: Goatee Shinjiro: Brood Fuuka: Killer Chef Mitsuru: Executioner Queen Minako: Headphones (could be for Makoto too but idk)

technically the P4 cast did save the world....i mean kind of i think the final villain wanted to basically erase free-will from what i remember

Kanji should've been Bunny because that's the most common animal he crochets.

kinda sad what was said about "change the wicked", when you know Ken's backstory

Teddie's code name is Narciss Like Narcissist or Simp either work

Imagine if anyone from SEES accidentally pick up Naoto's gun for summoning 😬