The Sun Arcana is a recurring Arcana in the Persona series. Portrayed as two children holding hands under a blazing sun, The Sun symbolizes happiness, joy, energy, optimism, and accomplishment. Occasionally, it is also associated with one's initial happiness. Gameplay-wise, the Personae of the Sun Arcana are commonly Personae excelling in Light and Fire-based attacks.
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Persona 2: Innocent Sin
The Sun Arcana appears as the protagonist Tatsuya Suou's initial Persona Arcana in Persona 2: Innocent Sin, Vulcanus, if certain prerequisites are met, Tatsuya can transmogrify his Vulcanus to obtain his Ultimate Persona of the Sun Arcana, Apollo.
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
The Sun Arcana returns as Tatsuya Suou's Persona Arcana in Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, as well as housing Tatsuya's ultimate Persona, Apollo. Due to the events of Innocent Sin, Tatsuya appears as a distinct character capable of accessing his Ultimate Persona upon his recruitment.
Persona 3
The Sun Arcana Social Link is represented by Akinari Kamiki, a teenager diagnosed with a life-threatening genetic disease. The Protagonist can create the Social Link after advancing the Hanged Man Arcana Social Link up to Lv. 3 or above and retrieves his fountain pen. Furthermore, Akinari can also only be interacted during Sundays.
Through the Protagonist' interaction with Akinari, he helps him in understanding his purpose in life and helps him to overcome his grief of his disease. By the end of the Social Link, Akinari will bestow the Protagonist his note book, bestowing the Ultimate Persona of the Sun Arcana, Asura.
Persona 3: FES
The Sun Arcana remains relatively the same as Persona 3. However, Metatron was removed from the Sun Arcana repertoire, instead appearing as the Ultimate Persona of the Aeon Arcana. In exchange, the Persona Sparna replaces Metatron as a Lv. 70's Persona of the Sun Arcana.
Persona 4
"I'm not going to run from my own life anymore. After all, I'm the only person who can live it."
"I figured it was time to grab ahold of my dream, instead of letting it slip through my fingers. "
The Sun Arcana Social Link can be initiated after the Protagonist chooses to join one of the school's culture club. The player may choose between the Drama Club,Yumi Ozawa or the Symphonic Band, Ayane Matsunaga.
Should the Protagonist joins the Drama Club, he helps Yumi in mending her relationship with her father. On the other hand, should the Protagonist chooses to join the Symphonic Band, the Protagonist helps Ayane in having more confidence in herself.
In either event, completing the Sun Arcana Social Link bestows the Protagonist the Ultimate Persona of the Sun Arcana, Asura.
List of Personae of the Sun Arcana
Persona 2: Innocent Sin
cellspacing="2"| Persona | Level |
|---|---|
| Vulcanus| | Initial Persona of Tatsuya Suou |
| Apollo| | Ultimate Persona of Tatsuya Suou |
Persona 3
| Persona | Level |
|---|---|
| Yatagarasu | 30 |
| Quetzalcoatl | 43 |
| Jatayu | 55 |
| Horus | 63 |
| Metatron | 75 |
| Vishnu | 78 |
| Asura | 85 |
Persona 3: FES
| Persona | Level |
|---|---|
| Yatagarasu | 30 |
| Quetzalcoatl | 43 |
| Jatayu | 55 |
| Horus | 63 |
| Suparna | 70 |
| Vishnu | 78 |
| Asura | 85 |
Persona 4
| Persona | Level |
|---|---|
| Cu Sith | 10 |
| Phoenix | 20 |
| Gdon | 31 |
| Yatagarasu | 40 |
| Narasimha | 47 |
| Tam Lin | 53 |
| Jatayu | 61 |
| Horus | 68 |
| Suparna | 77 |
| Asura | 86 |