Algernon is a laboratory mouse who has undergone surgery to increase his intelligence. The story is told through a series of progress reports written by Charlie Gordon, the first human subject for the surgery, and it touches on ethical and moral themes such as the treatment of the mentally disabled.
The Algernon is a weapon for Naoto Shirogane. It can be obtained by examining the operation table on floor 9 of the Secret Laboratory after defeating Extreme Vessel. Extreme Vessel appears on October 6th and can be challenged from that point forward.
—Item description, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
The Algernon is a weapon for Naoto. It can be purchased from the Handcrafted Workshop for ¥4,500 after selling three Chipped Chokers, gathered from Power Spots in Stop 2 of the Group Date Cafe.
"Named for an experiment in the pursuit of happiness."
—Item description, Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
The Algernon is a weapon for Naoto. It can be purchased from the Shop for ¥10,000 after selling one Black Dice Core, dropped by Iron Dice, and one Phantom Core, dropped by Phantom Mage in A.I.G.I.S.