Johanna

Johanna
Japanese Name	ヨハンナ
Romaji	Yohanna
Also known as	Agnes High Priestess (P5T)
Origin	Abrahamic Mythology European Mythology
First Appearance	Persona 5
Arcana(s)	Priestess
Persona User(s)	Makoto Niijima
Awakens into	Anat
Japanese VA	Rina Satō
English VA	Cherami Leigh

"Have you decided to tread the path of strife...? Very well. Let us proceed with our contract at once. I am thou, thou art I... You have finally found your own justice... Please... Never lose sight of it again. This memorable day marks your graduation from your false self..."

—Johanna, Persona 5

Johanna is a Persona in Persona 5.

Quick Answers

What is the historical legend that the Persona Johanna is based on?

Johanna, a Persona in the game Persona 5, draws inspiration from the medieval legend of Pope Joan. This woman, according to the legend, disguised herself as a man and became pope, challenging the Catholic Church's male-only tradition. However, historians have found no proof of her existence, indicating that the story is likely fictional. In the game, Makoto Niijima's initial Persona is Johanna, represented as a silver motorcycle.

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How does Johanna's story in Persona 5 reflect the legend of Pope Joan?

In Persona 5, Johanna mirrors the tale of Pope Joan, a medieval woman who, by posing as a man, ascended to the papacy. This persona, initially belonging to Makoto Niijima, is depicted as a silver motorcycle, symbolizing Pope Joan's intellect and her challenge to the Catholic Church's male-only tradition. Although there's no historical evidence of Pope Joan, her legend has endured for centuries.

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What is the significance of Johanna's gender in relation to the legend of Pope Joan?

Johanna's gender plays a crucial role as it mirrors the legend of Pope Joan, a medieval woman said to have served as pope, defying the Catholic Church's male pope tradition. Modern historians view this tale as fictional. Known as Agnes in some accounts, Johanna is depicted as a figure of inspiration, embodying strength and forgiveness.

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What role does Johanna play in Persona 5?

In Persona 5, Johanna is a Persona utilized by Makoto Niijima. It manifests as a silver motorcycle, with Makoto in the driver's seat. Johanna is characterized by its exceptional intellect, drawing inspiration from a historical figure, a female pope from the Middle Ages who disguised herself as a man. Over time, Johanna transforms into Anat.

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How does Johanna's character challenge traditional roles within the Persona 5 narrative?

In Persona 5, Johanna embodies the defiance of traditional roles through the legend of Pope Joan, a woman who became pope by disguising herself as a man. This challenges the Catholic Church's male pope tradition. As Makoto Niijima's initial Persona, Johanna's form is a silver motorcycle, representing Makoto's determination. Johanna's presence in the narrative underscores the power of intellect and the capacity to defy societal norms.

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History

Johanna is based on Pope Joan, a legendary medieval woman who reigned as pope for a short period, going against the Catholic Church's ingrained tradition of male popes. Though the story was widely believed for centuries, modern historians have found no evidence of her existence and believe the legend to be a work of fiction meant to discredit the church.

Most versions of her story describe her as a talented and learned woman who disguised herself as a man, often at the behest of a lover. In the most common accounts, due to her abilities, she rose through the church hierarchy and was eventually elected pope. Her sex was revealed when she gave birth during a procession, and she died shortly after, either through murder or natural causes. The accounts state that later church processions avoided this spot, and that the Vatican removed the female pope from its official lists and crafted a ritual to ensure that future popes were male.

Appearances

• Persona 3 Reload: Priestess Arcana (DLC)
• Persona 5 / Royal: Priestess Arcana
  • Persona 5 The Animation: Priestess Arcana
• Persona 5 Strikers: Priestess Arcana
• Persona 5: The Phantom X
• Persona 5 Tactica
• Persona O.A.
• Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth: Priestess Arcana

Profile

Persona 3 Reload

Johanna is one of the DLC Personas included in the Persona 5 Royal Persona Set 1 and is the only Persona that is capable of learning the Strike Driver Passive skill.

Persona 5

"The mysterious female pope of the Middle Ages. She posed as a man and eventually made it all the way up to pope due to her unrivaled intellect. Her existence shook the history of the Catholic church."

—Persona 5 compendium

Johanna is the initial Persona of Makoto Niijima. Johanna appears to take the form of a silver motorcycle, with Johanna's face on the front of the motorcycle. Makoto appears to be the one driving Johanna.

After Makoto joins the party, the protagonist can borrow The Illusory Popess, a book that is based on Johanna, from the Shujin Academy Library. It boosts the Kindness stat upon completion.

Johanna specializes in Nuclear Skills, healing, and defense buff skills. Johanna's final skill is Atomic Flare, which deals severe Nuclear damage to one foe.

Persona 5 Strikers

Johanna returns as Makoto's Persona once again. Since Ultimate Personas are absent from Strikers, Johanna now owns Anat's element affinities: Nullifies Nuclear and resists Curse attacks.

Quotes

Persona 5 The Animation

• Japanese
• English

• "Have you decided to tread the path of strife...?
  Very well. Let us proceed with our contract at once. I am thou, thou art I. You have finally found your own justice. Please never lose sight of it. This memorable day marks your graduation from your false self." (Upon awakening)

"Have you decided to tread the path of strife...?
Let us proceed and make whole our contract. I am thou, thou art I. You have taken hold of your own justice. Please, never lose sight of it. This is the day that marks you emergence, your freedom from your false self." (Upon awakening)

Stats

Persona 3: Reload

Arcana Level Strength 19 Magic 19 Endurance 17 Agility 21 Luck 15 Priestess 28 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Wind - - - Strike Electricity List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Herculean Strike 17% HP Deals heavy Strike damage to all foes. Innate Diarama 8 SP Moderately restores 1 ally's HP. Innate Strike Driver Passive Automatically strengthen Strike skills by 75%. Can stack. Innate Marakukaja 24 SP Increases party's Defense for 3 turns. 29 Dekunda 10 SP Nullifies stat debuffs for all allies. 30 Megido 20 SP Deals medium Almighty damage to all foes. 32 Gigantic Fist 14% HP Deals heavy Strike damage to 1 foe. 33

Persona 5 / Royal

• Persona 5
• Persona 5 Royal

• Base
• Level 99

Arcana Level Strength 15 Magic 15 Endurance 14 Agility 15 Luck 11 Priestess 21 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Nuclear - - - Nuclear Psy List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Frei 4 SP Light Nuclear damage to 1 foe. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. Innate Mafrei 10 SP Light Nuclear damage to all foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. Innate Vajra Blast 14% HP Medium Physical damage to all foes. Innate Diarama 6 SP Restore Medium amount of HP of 1 ally. Innate Rakukaja 8 SP Buff defense of 1 ally for 3 turns. Innate Freila 8 SP Medium Nuclear damage to 1 foe. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 24 Energy Shower 8 SP Cure Confuse/Fear/Despair/Rage/Brainwash of party. 27 Flash Bomb 19% HP Medium Physical damage to all foes. Low chance of Dizzy. 31 Dekunda 10 SP Negate all debuff effects of party. 34 Defense Master Auto Automatic Rakukaja on user at start of battle. 36 Mafreila 16 SP Medium Nuclear damage to all foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 38 Mediarama 12 SP Restore Medium amount of HP of party. 41 Nuke Break 15 SP Suppress innate Nuclear resistance of all foes for 3 turns. 43 Nuke Boost Auto Strengthen Nuclear attacks by 25%. 45 Marakukaja 24 SP Buff party defense for 3 turns. 48 Freidyne 12 SP Heavy Nuclear damage to 1 foe. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 50 Diarahan 18 SP Fully restore HP of 1 ally. 54 Mafreidyne 22 SP Heavy Nuclear damage to all foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 59 Mediarahan 30 SP Fully restore HP of party. 65 Nuke Amp Auto Strengthen Nuclear attacks by 50%. 71 Atomic Flare 48 SP Severe Nuclear damage to 1 foe. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 75

Arcana Level Strength 64 Magic 65 Endurance 61 Agility 65 Luck 49 Priestess 99 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Nuclear - - - Nuclear Psy List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Frei 4 SP Light Nuclear damage to 1 foe. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. Innate Mafrei 10 SP Light Nuclear damage to all foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. Innate Vajra Blast 14% HP Medium Physical damage to all foes. Innate Diarama 6 SP Restore Medium amount of HP of 1 ally. Innate Rakukaja 8 SP Buff defense of 1 ally for 3 turns. Innate Freila 8 SP Medium Nuclear damage to 1 foe. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 24 Energy Shower 8 SP Cure Confuse/Fear/Despair/Rage/Brainwash of party. 27 Flash Bomb 19% HP Medium Physical damage to all foes. Low chance of Dizzy. 31 Dekunda 10 SP Negate all debuff effects of party. 34 Defense Master Auto Automatic Rakukaja on user at start of battle. 36 Mafreila 16 SP Medium Nuclear damage to all foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 38 Mediarama 12 SP Restore Medium amount of HP of party. 41 Nuke Break 15 SP Suppress innate Nuclear resistance of all foes for 3 turns. 43 Nuke Boost Auto Strengthen Nuclear attacks by 25%. 45 Marakukaja 24 SP Buff party defense for 3 turns. 48 Freidyne 12 SP Heavy Nuclear damage to 1 foe. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 50 Diarahan 18 SP Fully restore HP of 1 ally. 54 Mafreidyne 22 SP Heavy Nuclear damage to all foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 59 Mediarahan 30 SP Fully restore HP of party. 65 Nuke Amp Auto Strengthen Nuclear attacks by 50%. 71 Atomic Flare 48 SP Severe Nuclear damage to 1 foe. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 75

• Base
• Level 99

Arcana Level Strength 15 Magic 15 Endurance 14 Agility 15 Luck 11 Priestess 21 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Nuclear - - - Nuclear Psy Persona Trait Gaia Pact: Increase allies' chance of inflicting Burn/Freeze/Shock by 25%. List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Frei 4 SP Light Nuke damage to 1 foe. Innate Mafrei 10 SP Light Nuke damage to all foes. Innate Vajra Blast 13% HP Medium Physical damage to all foes. Innate Diarama 6 SP Moderately restore HP of 1 ally. Innate Rakukaja 8 SP Increase Defense of 1 ally for 3 turns. Innate Makajama 3 SP Inflict Forget (high odds) 1 foe. Innate Freila 8 SP Medium Nuke damage to 1 foe. 24 Energy Shower 8 SP Cure Confuse/Fear/Despair/Rage/Brainwash of party. 27 Flash Bomb 19% HP Medium Physical damage and inflict Dizzy (low odds) to all foes. 31 Dekunda 10 SP Negate all debuff effects of party. 34 Defense Master Passive Automatic Rakukaja at the start of battle. 36 Mafreila 16 SP Medium Nuke damage to all foes. 38 Mediarama 12 SP Moderately restore HP of party. 41 Nuke Break 15 SP Suppress innate Nuke resistances of all foes for 3 turns. 43 Nuke Boost Passive Strengthen Nuclear attacks by 25%. 45 Marakukaja 24 SP Increase Defense of party for 3 turns. 48 Freidyne 12 SP Heavy Nuke damage to 1 foe. 50 Diarahan 18 SP Fully restore HP of 1 ally. 54 Mafreidyne 22 SP Heavy Nuke damage to all foes. 59 Mediarahan 30 SP Fully restore HP of party. 65 Nuke Amp Passive Strengthen Nuclear attacks by 50%. 71 Atomic Flare 48 SP Severe Nuke damage to 1 foe. 75

Arcana Level Strength 64 Magic 65 Endurance 61 Agility 65 Luck 49 Priestess 99 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Nuclear - - - Nuclear Psy Persona Trait Gaia Pact: Increase allies' chance of inflicting Burn/Freeze/Shock by 25%. List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Frei 4 SP Light Nuke damage to 1 foe. Innate Mafrei 10 SP Light Nuke damage to all foes. Innate Vajra Blast 13% HP Medium Physical damage to all foes. Innate Diarama 6 SP Moderately restore HP of 1 ally. Innate Rakukaja 8 SP Increase Defense of 1 ally for 3 turns. Innate Makajama 3 SP Inflict Forget (high odds) 1 foe. Innate Freila 8 SP Medium Nuke damage to 1 foe. 24 Energy Shower 8 SP Cure Confuse/Fear/Despair/Rage/Brainwash of party. 27 Flash Bomb 19% HP Medium Physical damage and inflict Dizzy (low odds) to all foes. 31 Dekunda 10 SP Negate all debuff effects of party. 34 Defense Master Passive Automatic Rakukaja at the start of battle. 36 Mafreila 16 SP Medium Nuke damage to all foes. 38 Mediarama 12 SP Moderately restore HP of party. 41 Nuke Break 15 SP Suppress innate Nuke resistances of all foes for 3 turns. 43 Nuke Boost Passive Strengthen Nuclear attacks by 25%. 45 Marakukaja 24 SP Increase Defense of party for 3 turns. 48 Freidyne 12 SP Heavy Nuke damage to 1 foe. 50 Diarahan 18 SP Fully restore HP of 1 ally. 54 Mafreidyne 22 SP Heavy Nuke damage to all foes. 59 Mediarahan 30 SP Fully restore HP of party. 65 Nuke Amp Passive Strengthen Nuclear attacks by 50%. 71 Atomic Flare 48 SP Severe Nuke damage to 1 foe. 75

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth

Arcana Level Strength 18 Magic 21 Endurance 12 Agility 17 Luck 10 Priestess 11 Phys Fire Ice Elec Wind Psy Nuke Bless Curse Alm - - - - - Weak Resist - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Frei 6 SP Light Nuke attack. (1 enemy) Innate Diarama 10 SP Moderate HP restore. (1 ally) Innate Rakukaja 8 SP Raise defense for 3 turns. (1 ally) Innate Full Throttle 1 SP Raise attack and act first for 3 turns. Innate Nuclear Boost Passive Slightly raise Nuke attack strength. 18 Nucleostrike Link 48 HP Light Nuke attack. Further allied attacks gain link damage. (1 enemy) 23 Freila 14 SP Medium Nuke attack. (1 enemy) 29 Marakukaja 18 SP Raise defense for 3 turns. (Party) 33 Scorching Blast 56 HP Medium Nuke attack that splashes to either side. (1 enemy) 39 Diarahan 28 SP Full HP restore. (1 ally) 44 Mafreila 36 SP Medium Nuke attack. (All enemies) 49 Nuclear Amp Passive Moderately raise Nuke attack strength. 55 Nuclear Blast 82 HP Heavy Nuke attack that splashes to either side. (1 enemy) 59 Freidyne 32 SP Heavy Nuke attack. (1 enemy) 63 Mafreidyne 52 SP Heavy Nuke attack. (All enemies) 67

Persona 5 Strikers

• Base
• Level 99

Arcana Level Strength 5 Magic 6 Endurance 5 Agility 9 Luck 6 Priestess 4 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Nuclear - - Nuclear Curse Psy List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Frei 8 SP Light Nuclear damage to an area of foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. Innate Dia 6 SP Restore slight amount of HP of 1 ally. Innate Rakukaja 12 SP Temporarily increase defense for one ally. 6 Mafrei 10 SP Light Nuclear damage to a wide range. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 11 Media 14 SP Restore slight amount of HP of party. 14 Sledgehammer 10% HP Medium Physical damage to a narrow range. Medium chance of Dizzy. 18 Diarama 16 SP Restore Medium amount of HP of 1 ally. 23 Freila 14 SP Medium Nuclear damage to an area of foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 25 Flash Bomb 19% HP Medium Physical damage to a wide range. Low chance of Dizzy. 28 Defense Master Auto Automatic Rakukaja on user at start of battle. 32 Marakukaja 24 SP Temporarily increase defense rate for all allies. 34 Mafreila 16 SP Medium Nuclear damage to a wide range. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 38 Mediarama 32 SP Restore Medium amount of HP of party. 41 Nuke Boost Auto Strengthen Nuclear attacks by 25%. 45 Dekunda 6 SP Removes all stat debuffs for all allies. 48 Freidyne 24 SP Heavy Nuclear damage to an area of foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 51 Diarahan 40 SP Fully restore HP of 1 ally. 53 Mafreidyne 26 SP Heavy Nuclear damage to a wide range. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 58 Mediarahan 68 SP Fully restore HP of party. 62 Nuke Amp Auto Strengthen Nuclear attacks by 50%. 68 Atomic Flare 36 SP Severe Nuclear damage to an area of foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 72 Combo Attacks Combo Attack Button Input Skills C4 Freidyne Heavy Nuclear damage to an area of foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. Mafreidyne Heavy Nuclear damage to a wide range. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. Midair C2 While in the air Freidyne Heavy Nuclear damage to an area of foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock.

Arcana Level Strength 66 Magic 67 Endurance 61 Agility 75 Luck 62 Priestess 99 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Nuclear - - Nuclear Curse Psy List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Frei 8 SP Light Nuclear damage to an area of foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. Innate Dia 6 SP Restore slight amount of HP of 1 ally. Innate Rakukaja 12 SP Temporarily increase defense for one ally. 6 Mafrei 10 SP Light Nuclear damage to a wide range. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 11 Media 14 SP Restore slight amount of HP of party. 14 Sledgehammer 10% HP Medium Physical damage to a narrow range. Medium chance of Dizzy. 18 Diarama 16 SP Restore Medium amount of HP of 1 ally. 23 Freila 14 SP Medium Nuclear damage to an area of foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 25 Flash Bomb 19% HP Medium Physical damage to a wide range. Low chance of Dizzy. 28 Defense Master Auto Automatic Rakukaja on user at start of battle. 32 Marakukaja 24 SP Temporarily increase defense rate for all allies. 34 Mafreila 16 SP Medium Nuclear damage to a wide range. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 38 Mediarama 32 SP Restore Medium amount of HP of party. 41 Nuke Boost Auto Strengthen Nuclear attacks by 25%. 45 Dekunda 6 SP Removes all stat debuffs for all allies. 48 Freidyne 24 SP Heavy Nuclear damage to an area of foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 51 Diarahan 40 SP Fully restore HP of 1 ally. 53 Mafreidyne 26 SP Heavy Nuclear damage to a wide range. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 58 Mediarahan 68 SP Fully restore HP of party. 62 Nuke Amp Auto Strengthen Nuclear attacks by 50%. 68 Atomic Flare 36 SP Severe Nuclear damage to an area of foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. 72 Combo Attacks Combo Attack Button Input Skills C4 Freidyne Heavy Nuclear damage to an area of foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. Mafreidyne Heavy Nuclear damage to a wide range. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock. Midair C2 While in the air Freidyne Heavy Nuclear damage to an area of foes. Technical dmg: Burn/Freeze/Shock.

Gallery

Persona 3 Reload

Johanna in Persona 3 Reload

Persona 5/Royal/Strikers/Tactica

Makoto's Persona Johanna.

Makoto and her Persona Johanna.

Makoto drifting with her Persona Johanna.

Concept art

Johanna as she appears in Persona 5 The Animation

Johanna in Persona O.A.

Johanna in Persona O.A. (No Background)

Makoto and Johanna Wallpaper for Persona 5 Strikers' Pre-Release (1080x1920)

Persona 5 Strikers Steam Wallpaper - QUEEN & JOHANNA (Rare)

Johanna's battle icon in Persona 5 Strikers

Persona 5 Royal Steam Wallpaper - Queen & Johanna

Persona 5 Tactica Steam Wallpaper - Queen & Johanna

Transforming Johanna/Anat Figure

Queen and Johanna in AFK Arena Collaboration event.

Concept art (P5T)