[ 17 Feb 2024 ] Mio's 1st time watching Persona 3 characters shooting themselves [ Eng Subs ]

[@AncroKT]

To explain to people who haven't played P3 before and don't understand the Evoker: Minato and the SEES Team can only summon their personas by confronting their own demise - the Evoker stimulates your mind's will to survive, putting you in the life or death state that can trigger an Awakening as they are called in-universe. The Investigation Squad of P4 almost feels tame by comparison, but they were forced to confront their Shadows directly, and the Phantom Thieves of P5 physically tear the masks that society had chained them with to reveal their true selves. It's all pretty grim underneath the flashy trappings and the banger music!

[@doggosuki]

to me who knows nothing about persona, this sounds like a bunch of gobbledygook xD

[@shadowknight9345]

Now I'm even more interested in this series!

[@TimewithRen]

Interesting, I always thought the use of the Evoker signifies the death of one's false self that forms a "mask" to adapt, protect, and live within a society. With the death of the society-formed selves, the characters from P3 can allow their true selves to manifest. Thanks for the good read!

[@retnemmoc101]

@@doggosuki Put simply, an "evoker" kicks the characters' "fight-or-flight" response into overdrive, and a "persona" is a materialisation of the will to live.

[@maschyt]

There is also another overarching reason. The Persona series is heavily based on the psychological theory of Carl Jung. It’s also where the term “persona” and “shadow” come from: personas are the masks we wear in social situations, while shadows are the hidden and repressed parts of your ego. To become your actual true self you need to go on an inner hero’s journey to understand yourself (and accept your shadow) and “kill” your ego. In the game the evoker serves as a tool to achieve this and that’s why the characters are shown to kill themselves.

[@Animemus]

Glad people can still be surprised by the awakening even though the opening has all the characters shooting themselves. Can’t wait for Subaru to play P3R.

[@ReiSyre62]

Oh I love to see that. But we'll see about that since February-March is packed with so many RPG. Not to mention next week we'll get Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which I know Subaru is excited to play it since she's love FF7 character and story. Not to mention now Shuba is kinda interested in Metal Gear Solid, so my safest bet is she's probably not gonna play any RPG soon before Rebirth but, eh maybe she will. We'll just have to wait and see every now and then on her channel.

[@ReiSyre62]

Also she's still have Yakuza series to finished with since last month she's finished Yakuza 5 so now up left is Yakuza 6 for Kiryu Saga Finale and Yakuza: Like A Dragon (7), Like A Dragon Gaiden & Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth (8).

[@rebaxbayushi577]

To be fair, it is a normal thing for characters to do things in the opening they will never do in the game/anime. It could have been a metaphor for something they would go through in game, but not the actual thing happening.

[@sialiasialis.]

I can already imagine her swooning over Yuko

[@zaimanity8893]

I want to watch Miko play P5R and P3R too.

[@NinjaKage100]

So begins the adventures of the ikemen transfer student Ookami Mio-kun who is obsessed with money

[@Shadoxas]

lol except P3R is harder to earn money in Tartarus then original P3 or any after like P4/P5

[@aetherherrscherofnasigoren1417]

@@Shadoxas even with P3R Nomad dungeon?

[@Unk0wn_stalk3r]

Me getting every useless weapon to sell later at the police station:

[@Shadoxas]

@@aetherherrscherofnasigoren1417 mhm

[@order60000000000]

Danashiro moment. IYKYK

[@edenromanov]

Miosha was literally left speechless which is the intended first reaction to this type of summoning! Perfect ❤

[@TemjinZero]

I can't wait until The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed. No joke though, i do kinda wish Mio would say that line every time she does fortunes for the other holomems. XD

[@lordofrims]

I really want to see her reaction to MC's tarot reading.

[@maxjpz]

If anyone should say that phrase, it's the fortune diviner.

[@christopherchasteen4990]

Yeah. In fact, THIS is the very game Calli was SO looking forward to playing. Death is in her cards after all.

[@SeijiWeiss]

Really glad Mio started playing P3R. She's gonna be in one hell of a ride! And for some reason, I can see her cry on the game ending.

[@flerken4233]

Especially with understanding the credits song lyrics… I feel like other languages lose a little bit by not understanding the lyrics to the song, the lyrics add a lot to the song.

[@NinjaWarotMCph]

oh she's definitely crying once she realizes how the first thierteen Arcana (The Magician, The High Priestess, The Empress, The Emperor, The Hierophant, The Lovers, The Chariot, The Justice, The Hermit, The Fortune, The Strength, The Hanged Man, and of course, The Death) relate to the protagonist

[@mochie9360]

Lets not forget about the SLs and october 4th

[@SeijiWeiss]

She also will definitely cry if she maxed out the Sun SL

[@shelbybayer200]

The Evoker = Acceptance of Mortality The original version had a heavy emphasis on the phrase "Momento Mori" The protagonist passed out due to the overwhelming power of awakening to both the Fool (Orpheus) and the Death (Thanatos) at the same time A wild card user is supposed to awaken To the Fool first and get accustomed to the power before using the other Arcana

[@Alpha.Centauri]

Blasting yourself in the face to summon your Persona is definitely a unique plot element lol. I thought the game does a pretty good job explaining the need for the mental trauma though. I'm a noob when it comes to the Persona games, having only played the rhythm game, but definitely agree that Mass Destruction is a certified banger. I cannot wait for the rest of Mio's playthrough!

[@krol9507]

Getting into Persona through the rhythm games is certainly a unique choice 🤣

[@skyking4557]

As the Wise man once said when you Heard Mass Destruction,You Will got mASS Destruction

[@Hyp3rSonic]

​@@krol9507it was p5s for me

[@auby1212]

mio going "oh he's hurt??? no shit, he just shot himself lmao" is incredible

[@SynapseProperty]

I’ve been obsessed with this game since it released, really happy Mio gets to play it

[@ValbrandrLeonhardt]

It really is good. The quality of life changes really helps the game shine. I can't wait to see what kind of masterpiece Persona 6 will be, if Atlus continues learning. Maybe this time we'll get a Fem protagonist option

[@RoamingSimp]

1:38 I'm not sure if I'm perplexed about the fact that bro didn't run away or I'm more perplexed about the fact that this thing with 6 swords decides to slap her

[@SonicMegaKing]

He didn't run away because he wasn't afraid of dying. It only slapped her because it didn't care about her in the slightest, just wanted her out of the way of the real target.

[@shelbybayer200]

​@@SonicMegaKing IE the Death Arcana

[@fel524]

​@@shelbybayer200then why did it go after Yukari afterwards anyway

[@aeiztaloraezi7687]

​@@fel524 My thought would be to make sure she doesn't try getting in the way again?

[@pokeperson1000]

@@aeiztaloraezi7687I mean that goes against the idea of only slapping her away in the first place. When it has swords.

[@sonicXstarhedgehog]

P4 Characters: Imma crush a card! P5 Characters: Imma use my mask! P3 Characters: Imma kill myself...

[@squalleonkeneddyheart4191]

Thats dome pseudo-Suicidal summoning right there. Miosha the stand user couldnt handle it lol

[@shelbybayer200]

The idea is Momento Mori Remember thou art Mortal The Evokers being shaped like guns is to show these Brave Teens know the Consequences for if they don't stop the Dark Hour "Accepting they are Mortal is the only way they can survive"

[@lolialf]

definitly a series im gonna enjoy

[@hfar_in_the_sky]

_How do you summon your battle companion?_ Pokemon: "I call the name of my companion and throw the ball they're stored in." Fate "I form a mystic contract with the soul of the planet using the catalyst of a famous hero." Persona 3: "I blow my brains out."

[@a-porl]

yo the animation is so good here what the heck? wasn't planning to purchase P3R since i did buy P3P on the switch awhile back but woah now i'm tempted

[@roryschussler]

P3 evokers are one of those things that everyone who knows about just sort of gets so familiar with that you stop realizing how weird it actually is.

[@sasaki0aran]

Watching Mio's reaction knowing nothing about the game has been an absolute joy, I can't wait to see her play more of the story and react to all the twists and turns! Thank you for the clip Major Arcana, you always give us some top Mio content

[@jean-pierrebenzenique]

Miosha sync her surprise comment with Akihiko was funny, lol

[@gamerkingdom1442]

I still remember the first time I saw this in PERSONA 3 PORTABLE. Most INTENSE AND BADASS way of Summoning I’ve ever seen.

[@CRAgamer]

Im so glad so many people are finally getting to play the masterpiece that is persona 3. Dog bless.

[@k.o.gthekingofgames913]

Honestly I’m happy seeing Mio play one of my most favorite JRPGs of all time I love persona 3 and I’ll have to say I hope she enjoys the adventure!

[@bottomlefto]

I think thanatos wailing on the magician shadow like an animal was more fitting and brutal. 2 cuts is kinda tame for a Persona gone berserk.

[@bossmaster1002]

Man the memories with P3P ive finished this game 8 times and every time i finiahed it i cry

[@anonfinally1692]

When I first saw Hatotauros I think of Persona!

[@kingsloth1121]

Only thing i can take away is the fact that the battle ended before the chorus and that makes me sad

[@calebandres607]

Fun fact. The SEES team was meant to be a crew that was going to (unknowingly) sunmon the god of death. The man who was silent was surprised to see said god come out of Orphous.

[@tidus94]

Kinda funny the first time I’m seeing this vtuber in my recommendations is after Capcom cup

[@lastnamefirstname8655]

so cool!

[@Shadoxas]

Love how she’s like oh cool they shoot themselves to summon their persona’s

[@Nova-ro5by]

Man, P3 looks so good for when it released...

[@Moogidachi]

I'm so so so happy she's started playing this

[@Lee-vj2mi]

Are you gonna be translating her whole playthrough? As the first holo Jp girl to play one of my favourite ever games Im gonna be watching all her streams of this so having the translation summary would be amazing! Thanks for the video.

[@aquaventus]

Thats one part that i find to be core of the persona series, the characters shedding their surface persona and revealing their true self/persona. Everything else is kinda similar to devil summoner

[@blackoutnine]

And thus, Major Arcana starts the journey :3

[@billygoatguy3960]

and then junpei just kinda wings it without hesitation. I guess he had probably already done it before but i feel like it was a missed opportunity that we dont get to see him struggle

[@rainbowprism6242]

I guess his life as most obscure starting guy friend out of post Persona 2 games brought him immense misery to trigger it fast.

[@shelbybayer200]

Mitsuru awoke hers as a Kid All that's needed to Summon a Persona in the series is External Stimulation Be it "killing" your Ego, Crushing a Card or Ripping away the Pre-conceived Personality

[@shadowknight9345]

As a newcomer to Persona (my only experience with the series is Joker from Super Smash Brothers (lol)), I've gotta say this series knows what it wants to do, and it certainly does it well! I can't wait for the next jam session!

[@esdrimshameimaru1286]

Esa frase, "Yo soy tu, tu eres yo, quien es el más tonto de los 2"

[@Stargazing_night_sky]

"That was dangerous" Ya dont say, i thought shooting myself in the head would tickle

[@troev]

maybe she meant dangerous for her, i mean suicide content could be banned

[@Stargazing_night_sky]

@@troev maybe. I didn't think of that

[@celestialambert1775]

Huh... From Orpheus to Thanatos and back again... Nice!!

[@shelbybayer200]

Yeah, Makoto is a very Special character indeed And it's not because he's a Wild card

[@meowleow]

The awakening scene was so much better on the PS2 version.

[@TheLeaderX1]

ok Orpheus morphing threw me for a loop and made me doubt my memory

[@spiderdude2099]

For anyone curious, it’s not a real gun. It’s a device that assists in summoning a persona. The reason it was designed like that was intentional. With P3’s themes of death and facing it head on, it was intentionally symbolic that the summoning of one’s persona was done in a way that imitated committing $u1cide

[@hyaudah4197]

Glad they didn't scrapped the original idea behind the evoker, and use the current idea instead

[@devilopment3291]

Persona 3 theme is [Death] that's why there's a lot things that symbolizes death. Protagonist Persona also gives the vibes of death. Orpheus for instance, he may looks like have no inclination to death, bit in his lore he could entice Hades the god of the underworld. that's why he could also enticed the god of swift death-Thanatos too.

[@shelbybayer200]

Orpheus lost his Wife and he asked Hades to return her Hades agreed on one condition....... "Don't look back until you leave the Underworld" Orpheus to foolish to follow Hades warning looked back losing his wife forever

[@ThanuG15]

Yes, let Hololive be taken over by Persona! I would be happy to see if some current or new member could awaken to their own Persona

[@GunthersLoyalSoldier1307]

Mio-mama is concerned

[@Rairosu]

このカットシーンとってもかったです！2:25

[@ulyssesthedm]

Uwaaaaa I love Mio ❤

[@nickprince8412]

and the scene there was thanatos of the death arcarna a pretty interesting persona choice for this game ironic cause the game tells about facing ones death and or acceptance..

[@Darkslicer17]

nice!

[@CandleWisp]

Mio, when someone so much as sneezes: "Is it because you shot yourself in the head?" 😂

[@vin7490]

Yukaricchi

[@Zorvick]

PERSONA??!! LET'S GO 🔥

[@jin12345678]

she's so confused lmao

[@EddieB-ready]

God this game looks so fukin pretty

[@elwinxiao]

She should be playing Persona 4, as tarot card more associate with her XD

[@TrewDomko]

Happy to see Hololive members playing the Remake one of my all time favorite games!

[@vanchua7593]

3:13 had me laughing

[@cyechan50]

I'm still amazed they got away with that imagery...

[@ridwana4037]

The 2000's are times where people still has some backbone and being edgy is not considered "triggering" and seen as "problematic".

[@Byakurenfan]

Found a generic red piller. ​@@ridwana4037

[@shelbybayer200]

This specific game is a Remake of a Game that literally did the same thing. The imagery isn't the only thing Persona 3 got away with. Persona 3 has Themes of Death people getting addicted to a Drug that keeps Personas in control And Cultists obsessed with Death

[@Byakurenfan]

Wow red pill take there so original of a take.@@ridwana4037

[@Byakurenfan]

@@ridwana4037 so the channel owner is triggered.

[@shinodamasaru7945]

This is normal in Persona 3

[@arturoaguilar6002]

"Don't tell me they need to shoot themselves to activate their Persona?" Yep! The way P3 evokers are used for Persona summoning was quite a choice, and it's always shocking the first time one watches it (if you don't know beforehand that they aren't actual guns). Also, I find funny how in the cutscene it looks like Yukari is pointing a gun in the wrong direction after unholstering it in a very dramatic fashion.

[@BloodProjekt]

Didn’t know mio was a fan of danganronpa

[@Kevick29]

Que diferente que es la voz de Igor con respecto a la de Persona 5

[@aidielluqman8151]

they didn't put thanatos screams, now I'm sad.

[@majorquackquack]

OK this is way cooler than the old version. Man the Internet is really doing a good job at making me want to add this to my already large Persona game collection

[@quiet_owo]

peak vtuber playing peaksona 3

[@OriginaHikao]

it's less gore compared to the original, i guess they tamed it down

[@大-g4b5]

I wish they hadn't replaced the original animation with the in-game graphics. It was way more brutal and uncanny.

[@davidhenry6109]

So if I'm understanding Persona as a series correctly (which I'm probably not) it is basically a series about people who must confront themselves and cast aside the doubt and their propped up false image of the self to combat the wrongness occuring in the world in their respective games.

[@shelbybayer200]

Not exactly Persona 5 is specifically that. But, Persona 3 is about the Journey of life. How do you live through Tragedy, how do you survive against Monsters. Would you take hold of Fate or let Fate rule you. Persona 4 is fighting for the Truth no matter how ugly it is

[@LckD008]

P3 does have it slightly but 4 and 5 definitely has the whole self-image thing going on.

[@OokamiSho]

That gun invoker bit problematic in the past Thats why at Persona 4 they change way to invoke persona

[@Red_Eyed_Raven]

In PS2 version Thanatos eat him))

[@ValetinoLovebird]

I am so glad the younger gamers able to experience the gigachad way of summoning persona, instead of card breaking and mask pulling

[@FrankUnrelated]

The original did it way better. A hell of a lot of tension was there.

[@damasake]

3D cutscenes. Does that mean cutscenes are moddable?

[@Snowstorm...]

Respectfully, how do you purchase and play the game without knowing anything about the summoning? Not only is this an almost 20 year old game but all of Reload's promotional material was about it. You'd have to have bought the game completely blindly...

[@PlushLordOfTheSeas]

it is pretty messed up, tbh.

[@om_ikis]

I like Card better

[@dinosatay]

it is very jarring innit

[@bhirawamaylana466]

P3 awakening make you speechless. P4 awakening is normal. P5 awakening make you touch your own face.

[@Haiyami]

I've heard P3R made some changes by removing jokes, etc.

[@the6ofdiamonds]

Possibly the weirdest part of P3, if you ask me.

[@ReiSyre62]

Weird? In P3? Nah looks normal to me. Weird part is how tf Koromaru is having a potential?

[@lopezroilans.8384]

​@@ReiSyre62 even the dog has a stronger will to live than normal people

[@the6ofdiamonds]

@@lopezroilans.8384 Relatable.

[@shelbybayer200]

​​​@@ReiSyre62 Will to live is the Potential That's what the Evoker is a Symbol of They can only summon they're persona because they have the Will needed to trigger Fight or Flight Persona users have a rough life They have to deal with their own Troubles but to stop the Destruction of the World they have to accept certain things Persona 3 Death is Inevitable how will you control how you die ? (Burn Your Dread) Persona 4 the Truth is ugly but you shouldn't cloud your view with lies, how will you take on the Ugly Truth ? (Reach out to the Truth) Persona 5, People in power are Corrupt and Shitty, how will you bring light to crimes hidden by the corruption in Society ? (Break in, to Break out...... and Taking back your Autonomy)

[@LckD008]

Not if you played the ps2 versions

[@rentenversicherungsnummern7354]

Ah, I remember moral guardians clutching their pearls about this in 2007.