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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

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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

  1. I found myself with some free time, so I was hoping to find someone to play against.
    • You always seem so busy. (+2)
  2. Oh, my apologies. A break ace. - no impactful choices
  3. 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)
  4. Is something the matter? - no impactful choices
  5. 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)
  6. 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).

  1. The cake here's fairly popular. I've been wanting to try it myself. - no impactful choices
  2. Uh-oh. Looks like I've been spotted.
    • Should’ve figured. (+3)
    • Your life must be so hard. (+2)
  3. We should go. - no impactful choices
  4. A shame I don't have glasses like you. Maybe I would have been able to get out of this situation. - no impactful choices
  5. I suppose I'd better learn to watch what I say around you. - no impactful choices
  6. I saw firsthand what happens when I'm too careless with my words around you.
    • Wasn't it fun? (+2)

Rank 4

  1. It's nice to take some time off when we can, don't you think? - no impactful choices
  2. 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)
  3. Well then, why don't we get some drinks?
    • Any recommendations? (+3)
    • Anything’s fine by me. (+2)
  4. Whew... How relaxing. I really do like coming here.
    • It’s a great place. (+2)
  5. I guess you could call it my go-to place. Do you have anywhere like that? - no impactful choices
  6. That reminds me, do you cook?
    • Pretty frequently. (+3)
    • I can use a microwave… (+3)
    • All I need is curry. (+2)
  7. 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

  1. Do you normally play games like these? - no impactful choices
  2. Phew! My fingers are going to be sore tomorrow. What a realistic game.
    • Are you used to gunplay? (+2)
  3. All this reminded me of running around the house with it, playing hero... - no impactful choices
  4. So? Which of those two fits more with your conception of a hero?
    • You wanted to be a hero? (+3)
    • Very interesting. (+2)
  5. 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 .

  1. Ahh, this feels wonderful... It's been a while.
    • A while, huh? (+3)
    • So relaxing... (+2)
  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)
  3. 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)
  4. Oof... I think I feel a little lightheaded.
    • Same. (+3)
    • Guess I win. (+2)
  5. 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)
  6. We're both victims of the adults who unfairly impacted our lives.
    • Because we get along. (+2)
    • Because we're similar. (+2)
  7. 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).

  1. 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)
  2. You eliminate your target without ever directly connecting yourself to it. I don't suppose that rings any bells? - no impactful choices
  3. Even then... do you still intend to play this game? - no impactful choices
  4. 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)
  5. 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
  6. How about it?
    • You’re my rival. (Unlocks dialogue)
    • I’ll think about it. (Unlocks dialogue)
  7. 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.

  1. Well, this place should do nicely... - no impactful choices
  2. 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
  3. Thus, I've built up this urge to duel you without holding anything back. - no impactful choices
  4. You've caught up to me on this front already, too... - no impactful choices
  5. In all honesty, it's to the point that I'd be relying on you in a pinch. - no impactful choices
  6. By the way, about that duel—if we had fought to the end, do you see yourself winning?
    • I definitely wouldn’t lose. (+3)
  7. ...You're the one person I refuse to lose to.
    • Really hate losing, don’t you? (+2)
    • Same here. (+1)
  8. 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

Gifts

Item nameSoldPriceBoost
Luxury Aroma SetBody Chop Cosmetic Store (Shibuya Underground Mall)¥ 3,800+3
Omni-VitaminRocinante Discount Store (Shibuya Central Street)¥ 4,500+3
Face BeautifierElectronics Superstore Akindo (Akihabara)¥ 9,800+3
Electric ToothbrushElectronics Superstore Akindo (Akihabara)¥ 29,800+3
Robot VacuumElectronics Superstore Akindo (Akihabara)¥ 44,800+3
Silver BangleTsurukame Diamond (Shibuya Underground Mall)¥ 68,000+3
48 Sided 3D GlassesFurniture/General Store Mran Mran (Shinjuku)¥ 3,200+2
Wrist WeightsNext Ace Sports Shop (Shibuya Underground Mall)¥ 6,800+2
Fountain PenGoods Shop Tokobushiya (Akihabara)¥ 8,000+2
Sports SunglassesNext Ace Sports Shop (Shibuya Underground Mall)¥ 12,000+2
Leather Pen CaseStationery Store Mitsubachi Bungu (Kichijoji)¥ 12,000+2

Invitations

Invitation Event Description Inviter
07/28 08/29 Shinagawa hangout Goro Akechi

Requires having Ohya as a Confidant but below Rank 9.

  1. Sorry for dragging you along.
    • It's a nice place. (Akechi +2)
  2. W-wait, what!? - no impactful choices
  3. 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)
  4. 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

Confidants