Illustration of the Emperor Arcana in Persona 3
The Emperor Arcana (皇帝, Kōte) is a recurring Arcana in the Persona series.
Overview
"The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed...
Only courage in the face of doubt can lead one to the answer..."
In tarot readings, the Emperor symbolizes the desire to control one's surroundings, and its appearance could suggest that one is trying too hard to achieve this, possibly causing trouble for others; some elements in life are just not controllable.
Gameplay-wise, the Personas of the Emperor Arcana are Personas typically excelling in lightning-based and physical attacks; these Personas are almost always kings or emperor figures, but may simply be important male figures and deities.
Within the Persona universe, characters of the Emperor Arcana are often male leaders or father figures (or both). Typically, the King of a mythological pantheon is of the Emperor Arcana.
Appearances & Persona
Megami Ibunroku Persona
The Emperor Arcana is represented by the protagonist.
| Persona | Level |
|---|---|
| Seimen Kongou | 5 (Initial Persona of the Protagonist) |
| Airgetlam | 12 |
| Brahma | 23 |
| Marduk | 34 |
| Odin | 43 |
| Baal | 55 |
| Amon Ra | 62 (Ultimate Persona of the Protagonist) |
| Vishnu | 86 |
Persona 2: Innocent Sin
| Persona | Level |
|---|---|
| Airgetlam | 9 |
| Marduk | 28 |
| Baal | 37 |
| Huracan | 49 |
| Indra | 50 |
| Odin | 55 |
| Vishnu | 86 |
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
| Persona | Level |
|---|---|
| Airgetlam | 9 |
| Marduk | 28 |
| Baal | 37 |
| Hurakan | 45 |
| Indra | 52 |
| Odin | 65 |
| Lugh | 72 |
| Vishnu | 86 |
Persona 3
The Emperor Arcana is represented by Hidetoshi Odagiri, from Gekkoukan High School's Student Council.
The social link for this Arcana can be started on April 27 when the Protagonist talks to Ms. Toriumi about joining the student council. Council meetings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
The Emperor Arcana is also the Persona Arcana of Akihiko Sanada, the member of SEES.
| Persona | Level |
|---|---|
| Polydeuces | Initial Persona of Akihiko Sanada |
| Caesar | Ultimate Persona of Akihiko Sanada |
| Forneus | 7 |
| Oberon | 15 |
| Take-Mikazuchi | 24 |
| King Frost | 30 |
| Raja Naga | 36 |
| Kingu | 46 |
| Barong | 52 |
| Odin | 57 |
Persona 3 FES
The Emperor Arcana remains relatively the same as it does in Persona 3.
Persona 4
The Emperor Arcana is represented by Kanji Tatsumi, who goes to the same school as the Protagonist. Kanji is introduced partway through the game as a first-year student who often gets into fights and into trouble with the local law enforcement. As the Protagonist attends the social link, Kanji reveals that he enjoys sewing and other crafts but has kept those interests hidden because of peer pressure. Kanji lost his father early in life and has since struggled to understand what it means to "be a man." Later in the social link, he meets a young boy whose whole family takes a liking to Kanji's hand-sewn dolls. This experience eventually gives him the confidence to accept his strengths and interests despite public opinion. Rather, instead of letting people say what they want, Kanji will work towards making sure he is properly understood.
Kanji's initial Persona is Take-Mikazuchi. At the maximum social link, Take-Mikazuchi transforms into its ultimate form, Rokuten Maoh.
Leveling the Emperor Arcana up to Lv. 3 allows Kanji to learn his distinct follow-up move, Atomic Press. This attack strikes all enemies with a high percentage of dealing critical damage, which results in a Down status and the potential for an All-Out Attack. The follow-up move occurs at random and only after the Protagonist has rendered a separate target Down first (and at least one other target is not currently Down).
| Persona | Level |
|---|---|
| Take-Mikazuchi | Initial Persona of Kanji Tatsumi |
| Rokuten Maoh | Ultimate Persona of Kanji Tatsumi |
| Oberon | 12 |
| King Frost | 22 |
| Setanta | 34 |
| Okuninushi | 41 |
| Thoth | 45 |
| Pabilsag | 51 |
| Barong | 65 |
| Odin | 74 |
Persona 4 Arena
The Emperor Arcana is represented by Kanji Tatsumi and Akihiko Sanada, and their Personae, Take-Mikazuchi and Caesar.
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