Goemon

Goemon as it appears in Persona 5

Goemon (ゴエモン^*)^? is a Persona in the series.

History

Goemon Ishikawa (石川 五右衛門) was a Japanese outlaw. The historical Goemon is only mentioned in two sources, both of which were created after his death. The first one, the Toyotomi Hideyoshi fu (豊臣秀吉譜), details his attempted assassination of the shogun Hideyoshi Toyotomi, his capture, and his execution execution alongside his young son in 1594. Goemon's death by being boiled alive was also described in a second historical source by Pedro de Morejon who transcribed his name as "Ixicava Goyemon". As time passed, Goemon's story was expanded to make him a hero similiar to Robin Hood, robbing the rich and giving his spoils to the poor. Stories from the 19th and the 20th century also make him out be a skilled ninja. Goemon and his infamous death eventually became the subject of various Bunraku and Kabuki plays. The legend was also adapted into movies, anime shows and video games.

Appearances

• Persona 5: Emperor Arcana
  • Persona 5 The Animation The Day Breakers: Emperor Arcana

Profile

Persona 5

Goemon is Yusuke Kitagawa's Initial Persona.

Stats

Arcana Level Strength -- Magic -- Endurance -- Agility -- Luck -- Emperor ? List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Bufu 4 SP Light Ice damage to 1 foe. Rare chance of Freeze. Innate Giant Slice 9% HP Medium Physical damage to 1 foe. Sukukaja 8 SP Buff agility of 1 ally for 3 turns. Mabufu 10 SP Light Ice damage to all foes. Rare chance of Freeze. Bufula 8 SP Medium Ice damage to 1 foe. Rare chance of Freeze. Mabufula 16 SP Medium Ice damage to all foes. Rare chance of Freeze. Masukukaja 24 SP Buff party agility for 3 turns. Bufudyne 12 SP Heavy Ice damage to 1 foe. Rare chance of Freeze. Mabufudyne 22 SP Heavy Ice damage to all foes. Rare chance of Freeze. Brave Blade 24% HP Colossal Physical damage to 1 foe.

Gallery

Yusuke's Persona, Goemon

Trivia

• As Persona 5 is heavily inspired by Lupin the Third, similar to Arsène Lupin, Goemon's fictional descendant is also one of the major characters in the manga series.
• Goemon's design, particularly his facial structure and make up, reference his historical ukiyo-e paintings, as Yusuke Kitagawa's name is inspired by the prestigious ukiyo-e artist Utamaro Kitagawa.