Ren / Joker

Ren / Joker

21
    Persona 5

Character Analysis

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Living... in Tokyo, Japan. Ren, codename Joker, is a high school student forced to transfer to Shujin Academy after he defends a woman from a politician. Now living in the attic of a coffee shop with an untrusting family friend, Ren spends his days as a student, whilst simultaneously acting as the leader for the infamous Phantom Thieves, a group of psychically enhanced individuals with Personas, which are physical manifestations of one's inner will, seeking to expose corruption and wrongdoings of figures of authorities around them. 

Profession... leader of the Phantom Thieves. The mantle of leader is no easy task, especially as the figurehead of the group and consequently the center of attention by Japanese media. Keeping his studies up is one thing, but organizing raids into Mementos, the manifested realm of the psyches of the public, and Palaces, the inner realm of individuals with corrupted spirits, is a difficult task.

Relationship Status… single. Ren is a cool-headed student, picking up girls like it’s nobody’s business. But Joker doesn’t have as much time for girls. Joker is the hot-headed daredevil who slaughters thousands of psychic impurities within others, hoping that even the most corrupt of individuals can have a change of heart and repent for their sins.

Challenge... exposing the corruption of high-ranking politicians. Adults are cruel, especially when they get away with cruelty against children. Working with his friends to uncover this conspiracy, Ren will learn what freedom really means, and what its price is.

Personality... snarky, sarcastic, and charismatic. As the holder of the Fool Tarot Card, one that symbolizes new beginnings and a clean slate, Ren seeks freedom and justice more than anything. With his quick wit and desire to make the most of his life in Tokyo, few things will keep Ren from ensuring the safety of his friends and his goals. Ren is the idolized leader of the Phantom Thieves for a reason. Even after his incarceration, his friends, both in and out of the Phantom Thieves, worked tirelessly to set him free. Almost everyone he meets is swayed by his charm, and he has formed many lifelong friendships and allies with those around him.

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