Justice
Goro Akechi
Renowned detective and public figure known for his sharp intellect and charismatic public persona.
Available: at night.
Deadlines: Rank 8 - 11/17
Location: Outside the Darts Bar in Kichijoji
Unlocked: 6/10
Party Member
Akechi joins party at some point of the story.
Follow Up: Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker's attack does not down the enemy.
Smooth Talk: If negotiation with a god-like Shadow fails, you can try again.
Rank 1
Triggered automatically on 6/10.
No impactful choices.
Rank 2
- I found myself with some free time, so I was hoping to find someone to play against.
- You always seem so busy. (+2)
- Oh, my apologies. A break ace. - no impactful choices
- Not bad. Everything's riding on your next shot, though. How will you handle this?
- Shoot very carefully. (+2)
- I’ll go for a power shot. (+2)
- Is something the matter? - no impactful choices
- I'm rather dexterous with my right hand. I can even use chopsticks with it. Frankly, I didn't expect you to see through it.
- I see a lot of things.” (+3)
- Maybe I’ll be a detective. (+2)
- I see a lot of things. (+2)
- I think you'd be an interesting influence on me. If you're so inclined, we could go out again sometime.
- As rivals? (+2)
Sleuthing Instinct: Chance to reveal one enemy affinity at the start of battle.
Rank 3
Requires Charm 3 (Suave) and Knowledge 3 (Scholarly).
- The cake here's fairly popular. I've been wanting to try it myself. - no impactful choices
- Uh-oh. Looks like I've been spotted.
- Should’ve figured. (+3)
- Your life must be so hard. (+2)
- We should go. - no impactful choices
- A shame I don't have glasses like you. Maybe I would have been able to get out of this situation. - no impactful choices
- I suppose I'd better learn to watch what I say around you. - no impactful choices
- I saw firsthand what happens when I'm too careless with my words around you.
- Wasn't it fun? (+2)
Rank 4
- It's nice to take some time off when we can, don't you think? - no impactful choices
- It's just a jazz club. You get to hear some great performers here.
- Now this is my kind of club. (+3)
- Do they have coffee? (+2)
- Well then, why don't we get some drinks?
- Any recommendations? (+3)
- Anything’s fine by me. (+2)
- Whew... How relaxing. I really do like coming here.
- It’s a great place. (+2)
- I guess you could call it my go-to place. Do you have anywhere like that? - no impactful choices
- That reminds me, do you cook?
- Pretty frequently. (+3)
- I can use a microwave… (+3)
- All I need is curry. (+2)
- There's something about that strange, erratic synchronicity… It's a euphoria like when I manage to solve a case.
- I kinda get it. (+2)
Sleuthing Mastery: Chance to reveal all of one enemy's affinities at the start of battle.
Unlocks Jazz Club in Kichijoji.
Rank 5
- Do you normally play games like these? - no impactful choices
- Phew! My fingers are going to be sore tomorrow. What a realistic game.
- Are you used to gunplay? (+2)
- All this reminded me of running around the house with it, playing hero... - no impactful choices
- So? Which of those two fits more with your conception of a hero?
- You wanted to be a hero? (+3)
- Very interesting. (+2)
- Hopefully I didn't come off as too much of a novice. I wish I'd played better.
- You did fine. (+2)
- You’ve still got a long way to go. (+2)
- You were getting cocky. (+2)
Rank 6
Locked until 8/28. Started in Leblanc instead of Kichijoji .
- Ahh, this feels wonderful... It's been a while.
- A while, huh? (+3)
- So relaxing... (+2)
- My mother worked at a nightclub. Whenever she had to bring a man home, she'd send me off to the local bathhouse.
- You’ve been through a lot. (+2)
- Actually, are you all right? I know the hot water can make people dizzy...
- This is nothing (+3)
- I’ll stay until you’re ready. (+3)
- Are YOU okay? (+2)
- Oof... I think I feel a little lightheaded.
- Same. (+3)
- Guess I win. (+2)
- I've never told anyone else about my family situation, either. I wonder why I told you? Curious indeed.
- Because we get along. (+2)
- Because we're similar. (+2)
- We're both victims of the adults who unfairly impacted our lives.
- Because we get along. (+2)
- Because we're similar. (+2)
- If they saw how I was acting today, perhaps they'd say I wasn't acting like the Detective Prince.
- My bad, I guess. (+2)
Rank 7
Locked until 11/2. Requires Knowledge 4 (Encyclopedic).
- You can't simply strike the ball you're aiming for. You have to be indirect, but precise, to land it in the pocket...
- That’s why it’s so fun. (+3)
- Yeah, it’s convoluted…(+2)
- You eliminate your target without ever directly connecting yourself to it. I don't suppose that rings any bells? - no impactful choices
- Even then... do you still intend to play this game? - no impactful choices
- Even if it was with my self-imposed handicap, I'm impressed that you beat me. You've become quite skilled.
- I couldn’t let myself lose. (+3)
- Yet I'm doing so as a detective, and you're acting as a phantom thief. Our stances couldn't be more different. - no impactful choices
- How about it?
- You’re my rival. (Unlocks dialogue)
- I’ll think about it. (Unlocks dialogue)
- I have to ask - why do you get so competitive against me? (Unlocked dialogue)
- We’re rivals, aren’t we? (+1)
Harisen Recovery: Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members.
Rank 8
Requires defeating Akechi during event.
Must be completed before 11/17 to progress to further ranks.
- Well, this place should do nicely... - no impactful choices
- Remember what I told you? If you ever won against me using my right hand, I'd take you on with everything I've got. - no impactful choices
- Thus, I've built up this urge to duel you without holding anything back. - no impactful choices
- You've caught up to me on this front already, too... - no impactful choices
- In all honesty, it's to the point that I'd be relying on you in a pinch. - no impactful choices
- By the way, about that duel—if we had fought to the end, do you see yourself winning?
- I definitely wouldn’t lose. (+3)
- ...You're the one person I refuse to lose to.
- Really hate losing, don’t you? (+2)
- Same here. (+1)
- Should the opponent accept the glove, the duel is also accepted.
- I accept. (Unlocks extra dialogue)
Rank 9
Triggered automatically after infiltrating Shido's palace, if Rank 8 is hit before 11/17.
Rank 10
Triggered automatically after infiltrating Shido's palace, if Rank 8 is hit before 11/17.
Endure: Chance to shield Joker from an otherwise fatal attack.
Protect: Chance to withstand an otherwise fatal attack with 1 HP remaining.
Rank Max
After securing infiltration route to Shido’s treasure, when Joker is laying in bed thinking about Akechi, tell him I want to keep our promise.
When met in the evening on 2/2, tell him We're stopping Maruki.
Third Awakening: Evolves Persona.
Availability Calendar
- June: 13 (Mon), 16 (Thu), 22 (Wed), 23 (Thu), 25 (Sat), 29 (Wed)
- July: 2 (Sat), 6 (Wed), 9 (Sat), 12 (Tue), 19 (Tue), 26 (Tue), 30 (Sat)
- August: 2 (Tue), 6 (Sat), 9 (Tue), 13 (Sat), 17 (Wed), 20 (Sat), 24 (Wed), 27 (Sat), 30 (Tue)
- September: 3 (Sat), 21 (Wed), 24 (Sat), 28 (Wed)
- October: 1 (Sat), 5 (Wed), 8 (Sat), 15 (Sat), 22 (Sat), 31 (Mon)
- November: 2 (Wed), 5 (Sat), 7 (Mon), 9 (Wed), 12 (Sat), 14 (Mon), 15 (Tue), 17 (Thu)
Gifts
| Item name | Sold | Price | Boost |
| Luxury Aroma Set | Body Chop Cosmetic Store (Shibuya Underground Mall) | ¥ 3,800 | +3 |
| Omni-Vitamin | Rocinante Discount Store (Shibuya Central Street) | ¥ 4,500 | +3 |
| Face Beautifier | Electronics Superstore Akindo (Akihabara) | ¥ 9,800 | +3 |
| Electric Toothbrush | Electronics Superstore Akindo (Akihabara) | ¥ 29,800 | +3 |
| Robot Vacuum | Electronics Superstore Akindo (Akihabara) | ¥ 44,800 | +3 |
| Silver Bangle | Tsurukame Diamond (Shibuya Underground Mall) | ¥ 68,000 | +3 |
| 48 Sided 3D Glasses | Furniture/General Store Mran Mran (Shinjuku) | ¥ 3,200 | +2 |
| Wrist Weights | Next Ace Sports Shop (Shibuya Underground Mall) | ¥ 6,800 | +2 |
| Fountain Pen | Goods Shop Tokobushiya (Akihabara) | ¥ 8,000 | +2 |
| Sports Sunglasses | Next Ace Sports Shop (Shibuya Underground Mall) | ¥ 12,000 | +2 |
| Leather Pen Case | Stationery Store Mitsubachi Bungu (Kichijoji) | ¥ 12,000 | +2 |
Invitations
Requires having Ohya as a Confidant but below Rank 9.
- Sorry for dragging you along.
- It's a nice place. (Akechi +2)
- W-wait, what!? - no impactful choices
- And unlike you, he's pretty hardline anti-Phantom-Thieves, right? Mind if I ask a couple of questions about you two?
- If you like. (Ohya +2)
- And if I heard right, you two have some sort of professional agreement?
- What of it? (Akechi +1)
- It's nothing bad. (Akechi +1)
Unlocks Shinagawa Aquarium