Carmen

Carmen
Japanese Name	カルメン
Rōmaji	Karumen
Also known as	Alluring Dancer
Origin	Modern Fiction
First Appearance	Persona 5
Arcana(s)	Lovers
Persona User(s)	Ann Takamaki
Awakens into	Hecate
Japanese VA	Nana Mizuki Yuki Odera (play)
English VA	Erika Harlacher

"My... It's taken far too long. Tell me... Who is going to avenge her if you don't? Forgiving him was never the option... Such is the scream of the other you that dwells within... I am thou, thou art I... We can finally forge a contract... There you go... Nothing can be solved by restraining yourself. Understand? Then I'll gladly lend you my strength."

—Carmen, Persona 5

Carmen is a Persona in Persona 5.

History

Carmen is a fictive female gypsy created by Prosper Mérimée. She first appeared in Mérimée's eponymous novella that was first written and published in 1845. The novella was adapted into a variety of different genres, most notably the opera Carmen by French composer Georges Bizet which diverges in significant points from Mérimée's original story.

Whatever the version, Carmen is generally depicted as a classic femme fatale who would take advantage of her beauty and charm to make men fall for her, but quickly break the relationship once she is bored of her wooer, and then she looks for her next victim. Carmen is also usually seen smoking tobacco because she had once worked in a tobacco factory. She is later slain by a spurned ex-lover, driven to a jealous rage after she leaves him. Though she knew he would be fated to kill her, she declared that she would rather die than allow herself to be bound to the will of another, and that "Carmen will always be free."

Design

Carmen appears as very tall woman with fuchsia colored skin. She wears a long flowing red ballgown, black gloves, and black-red boots. The dress is mostly light red with alternating black and gold trim along it's many layers. The dress has a black corset with red heart designs and shows a generous amount of cleavage. Her gloves and boots share the same color and heart designs as the corset. Several roses are seen growing out of the base of the corset.

Carmen is a brunette with spiraling pigtails, reflecting Ann's own hair style. Her face is covered with a black panther mask with floral designs along the top and sides. Her shoulder pads match the design of the mask. She is also seen with a cigar in her mouth and a black choker around her neck. Carmen is typically seen with two figures that seem to be men in tuxedoes and red bow-ties, but their heads are metallic pink boxes, with glowing heart designs for eyes and speakers for mouths. The figures are physically attached to Carmen via a pair of thorny vines that connect to the roses.

Appearances

• Persona 5 / Royal: Lovers Arcana
  • Persona 5 The Animation The Day Breakers: Lovers Arcana
  • Persona 5 (Manga)
  • Persona 5 The Animation: Lovers Arcana
• Persona 5 Strikers: Lovers Arcana
• Persona O.A.
• Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth: Lovers Arcana

Profile

Persona 5

"A gypsy thief from the novel by Merimee, which became famous through the opera by Bizet. She is a femme fatale who is beautiful but very capricious."

—Persona 5 compendium

Carmen is the Initial Persona of Ann Takamaki. When Ann is captured in Kamoshida's Palace, bound to an X frame and almost executed by the subordinate shadows of Shadow Kamoshida, she regrets rejecting the real Kamoshida's sexual advances, which is the very cause of her only friend, Shiho Suzui, being targeted by Kamoshida, and her attempting suicide to escape him. The protagonist and Carmen encourage her to stop grieving, making Ann determined to let loose her suppressed rage to take revenge on Kamoshida, awakening Carmen to break her free from the bondage.

Shujin Academy Library has a book based on Carmen, called The Alluring Dancer, that boosts the Charm stat.

Carmen's skill roster primarily consists of Fire skills with some healing and support. Carmen's Dekaja will allow her to dispel enemy buffs, with its early access proving reliable throughout the game. Carmen’s final skill is Blazing Hell, which deals severe Fire damage to all foes, and is the strongest magic attack learned by the entire party, and can deal insane damage when preceded by Concentrate.

Persona 5 Strikers

Carmen returns as Ann's Persona once again. Since Ultimate Personas are absent from Strikers, Carmen now owns Hecate's element affinities: Nullifies Fire and resists Elec attacks.

Quotes

Persona 5 The Animation

• "My, it's taken far too long. Tell me, who is going to avenge her if you don't? I am thou, thou art I. We can finally forge a contract." (Upon awakening)

• "*chuckle* That's right. Nothing can be resolved with restraining yourself. If you understand, I'll gladly lend my strength." (Upon awakening)

Stats

Persona 5 / Royal

• Persona 5
• Persona 5 Royal

• Base
• Level 99

Arcana Level Strength 3 Magic 6 Endurance 4 Agility 4 Luck 5 Lovers 5 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Fire - - - Fire Ice List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Agi 4 SP Light Fire damage to 1 foe. Rare chance of Burn. Innate Dia 3 SP Restore slight amount of HP of 1 ally. Innate Dormina 5 SP High chance of inflicting Sleep to 1 foe. 7 Tarunda 8 SP Debuff attack power of 1 foe for 3 turns. 11 Maragi 10 SP Light Fire damage to all foes. Rare chance of Burn. 13 Dekaja 10 SP Negate all buff effects of all foes. 16 Agilao 8 SP Medium Fire damage to 1 foe. Rare chance of Burn. 22 Fire Break 15 SP Suppress innate Fire resistance of all foes for 3 turns. 25 Diarama 6 SP Restore Medium amount of HP of 1 ally. 28 Tentarafoo 12 SP Medium chance of inflicting Confuse to all foes. 30 Ambient Aid Auto Greatly increase chance of inflicting ailments in rain or special weather warning. 33 Maragion 16 SP Medium Fire damage to all foes. Rare chance of Burn. 35 Fire Boost Auto Strengthen Fire attacks by 25%. 38 Matarunda 24 SP Debuff attack power of all foes for 3 turns. 41 Agidyne 12 SP Heavy Fire damage to 1 foe. Rare chance of Burn. 46 Burn Boost Auto Enhance chance of inflicting Burn status. 50 Maragidyne 22 SP Heavy Fire damage to all foes. Rare chance of Burn. 54 Diarahan 18 SP Fully restore HP of 1 ally. 57 Concentrate 15 SP Next magic attack inflicts 2.5x damage. 62 Fire Amp Auto Strengthen Fire attacks by 50%. 68 Blazing Hell 54 SP Severe Fire damage to all foes. Rare chance of Burn. 74

Arcana Level Strength 55 Magic 78 Endurance 55 Agility 56 Luck 61 Lovers 99 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Fire - - - Fire Ice List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Agi 4 SP Light Fire damage to 1 foe. Rare chance of Burn. Innate Dia 3 SP Restore slight amount of HP of 1 ally. Innate Dormina 5 SP High chance of inflicting Sleep to 1 foe. 7 Tarunda 8 SP Debuff attack power of 1 foe for 3 turns. 11 Maragi 10 SP Light Fire damage to all foes. Rare chance of Burn. 13 Dekaja 10 SP Negate all buff effects of all foes. 16 Agilao 8 SP Medium Fire damage to 1 foe. Rare chance of Burn. 22 Fire Break 15 SP Suppress innate Fire resistance of all foes for 3 turns. 25 Diarama 6 SP Restore Medium amount of HP of 1 ally. 28 Tentarafoo 12 SP Medium chance of inflicting Confuse to all foes. 30 Ambient Aid Auto Greatly increase chance of inflicting ailments in rain or special weather warning. 33 Maragion 16 SP Medium Fire damage to all foes. Rare chance of Burn. 35 Fire Boost Auto Strengthen Fire attacks by 25%. 38 Matarunda 24 SP Debuff attack power of all foes for 3 turns. 41 Agidyne 12 SP Heavy Fire damage to 1 foe. Rare chance of Burn. 46 Burn Boost Auto Enhance chance of inflicting Burn status. 50 Maragidyne 22 SP Heavy Fire damage to all foes. Rare chance of Burn. 54 Diarahan 18 SP Fully restore HP of 1 ally. 57 Concentrate 15 SP Next magic attack inflicts 2.5x damage. 62 Fire Amp Auto Strengthen Fire attacks by 50%. 68 Blazing Hell 54 SP Severe Fire damage to all foes. Rare chance of Burn. 74

• Base
• Level 99

Arcana Level Strength 3 Magic 6 Endurance 4 Agility 4 Luck 5 Lovers 5 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Fire - - - Fire Ice Persona Trait Mastery of Magic: May decrease SP cost of allies' magic skills. List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Agi 4 SP Light Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to 1 foe. Innate Dia 3 SP Slightly restore HP of 1 ally. Innate Dormina 3 SP Inflict Sleep (high odds) 1 foe. 7 Tarunda 8 SP Decrease Attack of 1 foe for 3 turns. 11 Maragi 10 SP Light Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to all foes. 13 Dekaja 10 SP Negate all -kaja buff effects of all foes. 16 Agilao 8 SP Medium Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to 1 foe. 22 Fire Break 15 SP Suppress innate Fire resistances of all foes for 3 turns. 25 Diarama 6 SP Moderately restore HP of 1 ally. 28 Lullaby 8 SP Inflict Sleep (med odds) to all foes. 30 Ambient Aid Passive Greatly increase chance of inflicting all ailments under rainy day or special weather warning. 33 Maragion 16 SP Medium Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to all foes. 35 Fire Boost Passive Strengthen Fire attacks by 25%. 38 Matarunda 24 SP Decrease Attack of all foes for 3 turns. 41 Agidyne 12 SP Heavy Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to 1 foe. 46 Burn Boost Passive Increase chance of inflicting Burn. 50 Maragidyne 22 SP Heavy Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to all foes. 54 Diarahan 18 SP Fully restore HP of 1 ally. 57 Concentrate 15 SP Next magical attack inflicts 2.5x damage for user. 62 Fire Amp Passive Strengthen Fire attacks by 50%. 68 Blazing Hell 54 SP Severe Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to all foes. 74

Arcana Level Strength 55 Magic 78 Endurance 55 Agility 56 Luck 61 Lovers 99 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Fire - - - Fire Ice Persona Trait Mastery of Magic: May decrease SP cost of allies' magic skills. List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Agi 4 SP Light Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to 1 foe. Innate Dia 3 SP Slightly restore HP of 1 ally. Innate Dormina 3 SP Inflict Sleep (high odds) 1 foe. 7 Tarunda 8 SP Decrease Attack of 1 foe for 3 turns. 11 Maragi 10 SP Light Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to all foes. 13 Dekaja 10 SP Negate all -kaja buff effects of all foes. 16 Agilao 8 SP Medium Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to 1 foe. 22 Fire Break 15 SP Suppress innate Fire resistances of all foes for 3 turns. 25 Diarama 6 SP Moderately restore HP of 1 ally. 28 Lullaby 8 SP Inflict Sleep (med odds) to all foes. 30 Ambient Aid Passive Greatly increase chance of inflicting all ailments under rainy day or special weather warning. 33 Maragion 16 SP Medium Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to all foes. 35 Fire Boost Passive Strengthen Fire attacks by 25%. 38 Matarunda 24 SP Decrease Attack of all foes for 3 turns. 41 Agidyne 12 SP Heavy Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to 1 foe. 46 Burn Boost Passive Increase chance of inflicting Burn. 50 Maragidyne 22 SP Heavy Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to all foes. 54 Diarahan 18 SP Fully restore HP of 1 ally. 57 Concentrate 15 SP Next magical attack inflicts 2.5x damage for user. 62 Fire Amp Passive Strengthen Fire attacks by 50%. 68 Blazing Hell 54 SP Severe Fire damage and inflict Burn (low odds) to all foes. 74

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth

Arcana Level Strength 5 Magic 15 Endurance 6 Agility 7 Luck 6 Lovers 1 Phys Fire Ice Elec Wind Psy Nuke Bless Curse Alm - Resist Weak - - - - - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Agi 6 SP Light Fire attack. (1 enemy) Innate Dia 5 SP Slight HP restore. (1 ally) Innate Dormina 6 SP Medium chance of Sleep. (1 row) 5 Patra 6 SP Remove ailments. (1 row) 8 Masochist Lash Passive Additional attack when a target is bound. 16 Fire Boost Passive Slightly raise Fire attack strength. 21 Agilao 14 SP Medium Fire attack. (1 enemy) 28 Diarama 10 SP Moderate HP restore. (1 ally) 32 Me Patra 12 SP Remove ailments. (Party) 37 Maragion 36 SP Medium Fire attack. (All enemies) 43 Mediarama 30 SP Moderate HP restore. (Party) 48 Fire Amp Passive Moderately raise Fire attack strength. 54 Agidyne 32 SP Heavy Fire attack. (1 enemy) 61 Mind Charge 22 SP Triple magic attack for next hit. Lasts 3 turns. (Self) 65 Maragidyne 52 SP Heavy Fire attack. (All enemies) 69

Persona 5 Strikers

• Base
• Level 99

Arcana Level Strength 4 Magic 8 Endurance 4 Agility 7 Luck 6 Lovers 4 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Fire - - Fire Elec Ice List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Agi 8 SP Light Fire damage to an area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. Innate Dia 6 SP Restore slight amount of HP of 1 ally. Innate Tarunda 12 SP Temporarily decrease attack for an area of foes. 6 Soul Thief Auto Attacks will drain SP from foes afflicted with ailments. 10 Maragi 10 SP Light Fire damage to a wide area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. 12 Dekaja 6 SP Removes all stat buffs for all foes. 19 Agilao 14 SP Medium Fire damage to an area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. 21 Diarama 16 SP Restore Medium amount of HP of 1 ally. 25 Marin Karin 8 SP High chance of Brainwash to an area of foes. 27 Dodge Ice Auto Double evasion chance against Ice attacks. 30 Maragion 16 SP Medium Fire damage to a wide area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. 35 Fire Boost Auto Strengthen Fire attacks by 25%. 38 Matarunda 24 SP Decrease attack power of foes in a wide range a certain period of time. 42 Agidyne 24 SP Heavy Fire damage to an area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. 46 Burn Boost Auto Enhance chance of inflicting Burn status. 50 Maragidyne 26 SP Heavy Fire damage to a wide area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. 54 Diarahan 40 SP Fully restore HP of 1 ally. 57 Brain Jack 10 SP Medium chance of Brainwash to a wide area of foes. 60 Concentrate 26 SP Next magic attack deals double the damage. 64 Fire Amp Auto Strengthen Fire attacks by 50%. 67 Blazing Hell 54 SP Severe Fire damage to a wide area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. 73 Combo Attacks Combo Attack Button Input Skills C2 Tarunda Temporarily decrease attack for an area of foes. C4 Agidyne Heavy Fire damage to an area of foes. Rare chance of Burn.

Arcana Level Strength 58 Magic 80 Endurance 57 Agility 60 Luck 66 Lovers 99 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Fire - - Fire Elec Ice List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Agi 8 SP Light Fire damage to an area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. Innate Dia 6 SP Restore slight amount of HP of 1 ally. Innate Tarunda 12 SP Temporarily decrease attack for an area of foes. 6 Soul Thief Auto Attacks will drain SP from foes afflicted with ailments. 10 Maragi 10 SP Light Fire damage to a wide area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. 12 Dekaja 6 SP Removes all stat buffs for all foes. 19 Agilao 14 SP Medium Fire damage to an area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. 21 Diarama 16 SP Restore Medium amount of HP of 1 ally. 25 Marin Karin 8 SP High chance of Brainwash to an area of foes. 27 Dodge Ice Auto Double evasion chance against Ice attacks. 30 Maragion 16 SP Medium Fire damage to a wide area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. 35 Fire Boost Auto Strengthen Fire attacks by 25%. 38 Matarunda 24 SP Decrease attack power of foes in a wide range a certain period of time. 42 Agidyne 24 SP Heavy Fire damage to an area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. 46 Burn Boost Auto Enhance chance of inflicting Burn status. 50 Maragidyne 26 SP Heavy Fire damage to a wide area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. 54 Diarahan 40 SP Fully restore HP of 1 ally. 57 Brain Jack 10 SP Medium chance of Brainwash to a wide area of foes. 60 Concentrate 26 SP Next magic attack deals double the damage. 64 Fire Amp Auto Strengthen Fire attacks by 50%. 67 Blazing Hell 54 SP Severe Fire damage to a wide area of foes. Rare chance of Burn. 73 Combo Attacks Combo Attack Button Input Skills C2 Tarunda Temporarily decrease attack for an area of foes. C4 Agidyne Heavy Fire damage to an area of foes. Rare chance of Burn.

Gallery

Concept art

Concept art

Concept art

Ann awakens her Persona

Ann with her Persona, Carmen.

Ann with her Persona, Carmen.

Carmen as she appears in the manga adaptation

Carmen as she appears in Persona 5 The Animation The Day Breakers

Carmen as she appears in Persona 5 The Animation The Day Breakers

Carmen as she appears in Persona 5 The Animation

Carmen in Persona O.A.

Carmen in Persona O.A.

Carmen Wallpaper for Persona 5 Strikers' Pre-Release (1080x1920)

Ann & Carmen Wallpaper for Persona 5 Strikers' Pre-Release (1080x1920)

Steam Wallpaper - PANTHER & CARMEN (Common)

Carmen's battle icon in Persona 5 Strikers

Trivia

• Carmen's dress is designed to resemble a rose which often represents the femme fatale personality; beautiful, but deadly/dangerous. Also referenced in Ann's quote after an All-Out Attack, "A beautiful rose has thorns!"