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September 5, 2025 – SEGA offers a rundown on the story and key characters from ATLUS’s hit RPG Persona 3 Reload, which makes its Nintendo Switch™ 2 debut on October 23, 2025.
Persona 3 Reload is a fully-fledged remake of the 2006 RPG that defined the Persona franchise and launched it to fame. Using the acclaimed mechanics and visuals of Persona 5 as its base, Persona 3’s graphics, UI, battles, and daily life gameplay have been rebuilt from the ground up to deliver a fresh, cutting-edge experience for modern players. Whether you’re a fan of the original or new to Persona, Persona 3 Reload is a must-play experience. After launching in 2024, the game became a global success, selling over 2 million units across other platforms.
Story
When the clock strikes midnight, a hidden hour begins.
The protagonist is a student who transfers to Gekkoukan High School, an establishment located on Tatsumi Port Island.
A few days after moving into the dorm, they are attacked by a mysterious monster that causes their latent Persona abilities to awaken. The incident leads them to join the school’s Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES), an organization comprised of fellow Persona users. Together, they seek to unravel the mystery surrounding their world.
Hidden between one day and the next is an interval of time known as the Dark Hour. During this period, frightful beings called Shadows roam the streets.
As the toll begins to mount, the SEES must uncover the root of the mystery and rid the world of Shadows before it’s too late…
Characters
– SEES Members
Protagonist (JP VA: Akira Ishida / EN VA: Aleks Le)
A second-year high school student who transfers to Gekkoukan High in the spring.
After suddenly awakening their first Persona, they join SEES. They are the only person capable of summoning multiple Personas.
The Protagonist’s First Persona, Orpheus
A heroic poet who appears in Greek mythology and is known as a master of the harp.
Yukari Takeba (JP VA: Megumi Toyoguchi / EN VA : Heather Gonzalez)
“You’re so dumb. More like Stupei, Ace Defective.”
A second-year student at Gekkoukan High and the protagonist’s classmate.
While Yukari is quite popular among her peers due to her cheerful personality and gorgeous looks, she also has a determined and stoic side. As a member of the archery team, Yukari wields a bow during battles.
Yukari’s Persona, Io
A priestess who served Hera in Greek mythology and is said to have been the object of Zeus’s affection.
Junpei Iori (JP VA: Kosuke Toriumi / EN VA : Zeno Robinson)
“Ta-dah da-daah! Junpei has leveled up!”
The protagonist and Yukari’s classmate. Quite the class clown, he’s always ready to joke around and lighten the mood… which isn’t always appreciated by the eye-rolling Yukari.
Junpei’s Persona, Hermes:
A messenger god who serves Zeus in Greek mythology. He is worshipped by travelers and merchants.
Akihiko Sanada (JP VA: Hikaru Midorikawa / EN VA: Alejandro Saab)
“I’m not just gonna stand here and do nothing if there’s a chance we can save her.”
A popular figure at school, he is the captain of the boxing team and excels at both sports and academics. Normally calm and collected, Akihiko can also be a bit stubborn and inflexible at times.
Drawing from his boxing experience, Akihiko prefers close-quarter combat, lobbing haymakers at his enemies.
Akihiko’s Persona, Polydeuces
In Greek mythology, Polydeuces is a hero born from the union of the god Zeus and the mortal woman Leda. He possesses an immortal body. Alongside his brother Castor, he gained fame as a master of swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat.
Mitsuru Kirijo (JP VA: Rie Tanaka / EN VA : Allegra Clark)
“C’est magnifique! Keep it up, then.”
The heiress to the Kirijo Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the world. She is a third-year student and student council president at Gekkoukan High School. As the leader of SEES, she unifies the protagonist and the other members.
A serious and hard-working girl who has a fondness for discipline, Mitsuru excels in many fields.
Mitsuru’s Persona, Penthesilea:
In Greek mythology, Penthesilea was the queen of the Amazons, known for her pride and beauty.
Fuuka Yamagishi (JP VA: Mamiko Noto / EN VA : Suzie Yeung)
“… I can see these monsters’ weaknesses…”
A calm and humble girl, she is sometimes subject to bullying due to her timid nature.
Her strengths lie in data collection and analysis, allowing her to support the team from the sidelines.
Fuuka’s Persona, Lucia:
A saint who was martyred during the persecution of Christianity in ancient Rome. Though she lost both eyes, it is said that a miracle restored her vision.
Koromaru (VA: Shinya Takahashi)
“Arf!”
A dog who awakens his Persona abilities. After he loses his master, SEES adopts him and makes him a member.
He is extremely intelligent and loyal. Thanks to his friendly and gentle personality, Koromaru instantly bonds with the gang.
Koromaru’s Persona, Cerberus:
The giant hound in Greek mythology that guards the great abyss, Tartarus.
He answers to Hades, the lord of the underworld, and keeps watch for both intruders and escapees.
Aigis (JP VA: Maaya Sakamoto / EN VA: Dawn M. Bennett)
“Being with you is my duty!”
A seventh-generation Anti-Shadow Suppression Weapon who was created by people.
Though her behavior is robotic in the beginning, Aigis gradually awakens her human emotions as she spends time with the group.
Aigis’s Persona, Palladion:
An effigy of the ancient Greek goddess Athena that was said to protect the city in which it was enshrined. It was eventually stolen from Troy by the Greeks.
Ken Amada (JP VA: Megumi Ogata / EN VA: Justine Lee)
“Looking forward to working with you. I’ll try not to get in anyone’s way.”
The only elementary school student within SEES.
After his mother passed away in an accident, he moved into a dorm in Iwatodai.
While Ken tries to put up a polite and mature front, he also has a childlike side to him, such as his fondness for hero shows.
Ken’s Persona, Nemesis:
A Greek goddess who personified retribution.
She not only inflicted punishment but also sought to pacify the wrath of the gods.
Shinjiro Aragaki (JP VA: Kazuya Nakai / EN VA: Justice Slocum)
“So, lend me your power…”
A third year at Gekkoukan High who is rarely seen around the school.
Hiding under a taciturn and curt exterior is a kind soul who is also skilled at cooking.
Shinjiro loves animals, and he spoils Koromaru when people aren’t looking.
Shinjiro’s Persona, Castor:
Despite being the brother of Polydeuces, Castor doesn’t share his immortal body, since they have different fathers.
He is renowned for his equestrian skills.
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