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This article is about the Arcana. For the Shadow, see Arcana Hanged Man.
Hanged Man

The Hanged Man Arcana (刑死者, Keishisha)? or (吊された男, Tsurusareta Otoko)?, often shortened to just the "Hanged," is a recurring Arcana in the Persona series.

Overview[]

"The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed...
In the face of disaster lies the opportunity for renewal."
—Nyx Avatar, Persona 3

Portrayed as a man hanging upside-down from one leg with his other leg crossing it, forming a "4"; the Hanged Man Arcana is associated with self-sacrifice for the sake of enlightenment, the bindings that makes one free, paradoxes and hanging between heaven and earth. In Tarot readings, this card's appearance can be seen as an advice to take the time necessary to reflect over one's upcoming actions.

Personas of the Hanged Man Arcana are commonly Personas excelling in survivability. Hanged Man Personas are typically mythological figures that exist between two different forces, or find themselves in transition. They are also sometimes martyr figures.

The Hanged Man Arcana revolves around initiative or rather the inability or fear of attaining it, with the characters forced into dealing with unreasonable dilemmas in their life, leaving them in a stagnant state. Especially in social situations, initiative and standing at a halt are conflicting forces but can grant rewards if in synchrony. Understanding this inherent nature of a dilemma is the first step and the answer to easily navigating it, as the answer can be two-faced just like the dilemma if not far more nuanced.

Hanged Man characters are sometimes self-sacrificial or self-loathing, but are more often notable for being caught between two different extremes, parties or stages in life of which they have little to no control. The relationship that the protagonist builds with them helps them to move through the trials facing them, facing their problems head-on. The end result is often that the problems and their consequences remain, but the characters can face them without being burdened by them.

The Hanged Man is defined by the need to take initiative while stuck in a (purposefully) stagnant state. While standing in one place can help one better comprehend and prepare for a dilemma, as it is more important to resume one's actions, taking drastic measures for preparation can be mandatory. The Hanged Man is about the preparation process itself, as the dilemma is otherwise easy to handle, and there is the potential message that exactly because of this card's nature, that within this dilemma one can find a way to resume their initiative.

Appearances[]

List of Personas[]

In Megami Ibunroku Persona and Persona 2, this Arcanum corresponds to the Fallen race.

Megami Ibunroku Persona[]

Persona Level
PSP Revelations
Barbatos Jester 59

Persona 2[]

Innocent Sin[]

Persona Level
Shax 17
Kabandha 25
Barbatos 41
Adramelech 57

Eternal Punishment[]

The Hanged Man Arcana is represented by Baofu.

Persona Level
Odysseus 6 (Initial Persona of Baofu)
Shax 17
Kabanda 24
Barbatos 41
Adramelech 57
Prometheus * 61 (ultimate Persona of Baofu)
Azazel * 90

Persona 3[]

The Hanged Man Arcana Social Link is represented by Maiko, an elementary school student. The protagonist can find her at Naganaki Shrine, and upon meeting her, she requests the protagonist to buy her Takoyaki. After buying her Takoyaki, Maiko would then request the protagonist to bring her something to drink, in which the protagonist must then purchase the soft drink Mad Bull, available only in the dorm. Upon completing the prerequisites, Maiko would then create the Hanged Man Arcana Social Link with the protagonist.

Through the protagonist's interaction with Maiko, he helps her in easing her dilemma of facing the divorce of her parents. The Hanged Man Arcana is also one of the few Arcana which are connected to the other Social Links; Should the protagonist advance the Hanged Man Arcana Social Link to a certain point, the Sun Arcana Social Link will be available.

Completing the Social Link bestows the protagonist the ultimate form of the Hanged Man Arcana, Attis, the god of rebirth.

The Hanged Man is also the Arcana of Chidori Yoshino, part of the Strega trio.

Persona Level
Medea Persona of Chidori Yoshino
Inugami 10
Take-Minakata 21
Orthrus 28
Vasuki 38
Ubelluris 48
Attis 58

FES / Portable[]

The Hanged Man Arcana remains relatively the same as its predecessor. However, two exclusive Personas, Hecatoncheires and Hell Biker were added to the Hanged Man Arcana repertoire.

Persona Level
Medea Persona of Chidori Yoshino
Inugami 10
Take-Minakata 21
Orthrus 28
Vasuki 38
Ubelluris 48
Hecatoncheires 54
Hell Biker 60
Attis 67

Reload[]

The layout is relatively the same, however Ubelluris has been replaced with Mada.

Persona Level
Medea Persona of Chidori Yoshino
Inugami 10
Take-Minakata 20
Orthrus 27
Vasuki 38
Hecatoncheires 47
Mada 57
Hell Biker 65
Attis 73

Persona 4[]

"I... I thought there was no point to my existence. But I was really happy... that there was someone out there who would actually devote time to me."
—Naoki Konishi

The Hanged Man Arcana Social Link is represented by Naoki Konishi, a student enrolling the same high school as the protagonist, Yasogami High School. The protagonist can create the Social Link after an event. However, prior to creating the Social Link, the protagonist must also answer several of Naoki's questions correctly.

Through the protagonist's interaction with Naoki, he comforts Naoki and helps him to get over his grief and self-hatred towards his sister's death. Upon completing the Social Link, the Hanged Man Arcana will bestow the protagonist its ultimate form, Attis, the God of Sacrifice.

Persona Level
Berith 15
Ikusa 22
Makami 27
Orthrus 39
Yatsufusa 49
Taowu 56
Hell Biker 66
Vasuki 71
Attis 82

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth[]

Persona Level
Koropokkur 2
Berith 15
Ikusa 22
Orthrus 36
Yatsufusa 45
Hell Biker 51
Vasuki 63
Attis 74

Persona 5[]

The Hanged Man Arcana is represented by the Confidant with Munehisa Iwai, which ranks up as the protagonist completes his tasks. This Confidant unlocks new equipment, a discount on his items and equipment customization as it ranks up.

Through the protagonist's interactions, Iwai comes to terms with his criminal past, and learns to open up to his adopted son, Kaoru. Completing the Hanged Man Arcana Confidant also bestows the ultimate form of the Arcana, Attis, the Castrated God.

Persona Level
Hua Po 9
Inugami 14
Orthrus 21
Take-Minakata 29
Emperor's Amulet 35
Hecatoncheires 42
Moloch 60
Vasuki 68
Attis 82*

Royal[]

In Persona 5 Royal, the Hanged Man Arcana's Persona selection has been adjusted with the addition of Jatayu from the Tower Arcana, removal of Vasuki to the Star Arcana and the addition of Macabre.

Persona Level
Hua Po 9
Inugami 14
Orthrus 21
Take-Minakata 26
Emperor's Amulet 35
Hecatoncheires 42
Jatayu 51
Moloch 60
Macabre 73
Attis 82*

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth[]

Persona Level
Onmoraki 5
Berith 13
Ikusa 22
Gorgon 29
Orthrus 37
Yatsufusa 45
Hell Biker 53
Moloch 60
Vasuki 69
Attis 80

Persona 5 Strikers[]

Persona Level
Hua Po 13
Orthrus 21
Hecatoncheires 46

List of Demons[]

Persona 2[]

Innocent Sin[]

Persona Level
Xaphan 3
Nisroc 10
Shax 17
Kabandha 25
Zaebos 32
Barbatos 41
Pucel 48
Adramelech 57

Eternal Punishment[]

Persona Level
Guzfan 3
Nisroc 10
Shax 17
Kabanda 24
Zaeboth 32
Barbatos 41
Pucel 48
Adramelech 57
Azazel 90

Characters[]

Character Game
Yasuo Inoe Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Baofu Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
Chidori Yoshino Persona 3
Maiko Oohashi Persona 3
Naoki Konishi Persona 4
Munehisa Iwai Persona 5

Card Designs[]


Major Arcana
0. Fool Arcana - I. Magician Arcana - 1(E). Councillor Arcana - II. Priestess Arcana - III. Empress Arcana - IV. Emperor Arcana - V. Hierophant Arcana - V(T). Apostle Arcana- VI. Lovers Arcana - VII. Chariot Arcana - VIII. Strength Arcana/Justice Arcana - IX. Hermit Arcana - X. Fortune Arcana - XI. Justice Arcana/Strength Arcana - XI(T). Hunger Arcana - XII. Hanged Man Arcana - XIII. Death Arcana - XIV. Temperance Arcana - XV. Devil Arcana - XVI. Tower Arcana - XVII. Star Arcana - XVIII. Moon Arcana - XIX. Sun Arcana - XX. Judgement Arcana - XX(T). Aeon Arcana - XXI. World Arcana - XXI(T). Universe Arcana - (VS) Faith Arcana - (VS) Hope Arcana
Minor Arcana
Suit of Coins - Suit of Cups - Suit of Swords - Suit of Wands
Shadow Arcana
I. Arcana Magician - II. Arcana Priestess - III. Arcana Empress - IV. Arcana Emperor - V. Arcana Hierophant - VI. Arcana Lovers - VII. Arcana Chariot - VIII. Arcana Justice - IX. Arcana Hermit - X. Arcana Fortune - XI. Arcana Strength - XII. Arcana Hanged Man - XIII. Death
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