The PERSONA 5 ROYAL Palace That Broke Me

[@JCbackfire]

We’re back!! Hope your 2024 has been amazing so far! As you’re waiting for Persona 3 Reload, I hope you guys enjoy this next arc just as much as the others!! 😃 This has been BY FAR the most emotional moment in the game with so many revelations I didn’t see coming! MY THEORIES ARE COOKING. This series has been so much fun. Thank yall so much for continuing to support my content 😭❤️ and ALSO THANK YOU FOR 300,000 Subs!! So damn grateful people care that much! If you missed the previous episodes here’s a full link the playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLBtVoLyKbpUCvEQjCGV-BrjPw3EgtYeko&si=sf1GIard_pVULG4q I’ll keep playing as long as y’all keep watching! Haha

[@novatarzone113]

Dude i Love this stuff. Also how did you come to know the Song "time to make History" did you played p4 golden too?

[@TonyaSmith-sb2pi]

You just come back out of nowhere. You don’t call, you don’t write.

[@JCbackfire]

@@novatarzone113 I heard it a while back from chat just sending it to me! :) I haven't played any persona game on my own tho until now!

[@zacharycoleman5860]

@@JCbackfire do you have an estimate on when you will return for the next arc?

[@danzai]

@@JCbackfire keep it up man, this game is one of my all-time favourites and your stream is one of my all-time favourites too

[@ToABrighterFuture]

Around 42:57: Futaba is so caught up in her own guilt, that she manifested an entire freaking PALACE because of it. It's arguably one of the most heartbreaking things in this entire game.

[@Huckmon365]

It makes sense for it to be a pyramid since tombs are where they put people to rest in

[@lukeprosser9109]

I NEVER NOTICED NECRONOMICON AT THE TOP IN THE FIRST MURAL THANK YOU FOR POINTING IT OUT

[@azxeno4011]

The fact that the palace music is called “the days when mother was there” just puts you in the feels that much more

[@Fujihanaa]

My favorite theme btw and first persona game

[@azxeno4011]

same here @@Fujihanaa

[@Fujihanaa]

@@azxeno4011 wow… I just got reloaded and I’m bouto hop in I never finished bro… but I think I got in over 100 hours … one day Ima get royal, I normally don’t repurchase but now persona 5 will always have a place on my heart it really made me “Take you’re time” on a rainy day and I fell in love, let’s see how 3 is today!

[@azxeno4011]

i think the newer you get in the persona series the better but reloaded is still really good same with P4G but yes royal is a must play the post game story is very good @@Fujihanaa

[@Fujihanaa]

@@azxeno4011 thanks bro, glad we share a similar story

[@benji777tm]

Babe wake up, new JCbackfire just dropped!

[@recctangle180]

how many JCbackfires are there

[@everilliem3292]

You don't have a babe stop lying.

[@insertnamehere2022]

Proof of this “babe”? 🤨

[@namieblinker5922]

​@@coldyummysugarfoods Raise your voice against liars.

[@recctangle180]

​@@everilliem3292 that moment when it's part of the original meme:

[@alexinator-hh5fe]

I love Futaba's Palace. Love Kamoshida(as a villain). Madarame is alright and Kaneshiro is okay. But this is the game showing us that having a Palace isn't inherently evil. The person who's heart we're trying to change isn't some over the top mustache twirling bad guy. But a hurt girl who has been manipulated and lied to over the years. We slowly uncover those secrets and show her the truth. And rather than ripping a mask off, she simply embraces her shadow and awakens to her Persona differently. This Palace isn't about taking someone down. But rather picking someone back up

[@francescoriccio77]

Welcome to Persona5, where Phantom Thieves beat up assholes and help people in extremily bad state of mind too

[@francescoriccio77]

I mean, just for example Kamoshida and Futaba talking about Palaces and bad guys or very sad people in Mementos.

[@EasternStory]

Futaba's palace is literally so persona 4-coded

[@lordofthechickens3627]

​@@EasternStoryFelt like Shadow futaba would say "I am a shadow, the true self." at any moment

[@takanamoon9907]

I don't usually leave comments but I wanted to say that watching your Persona 5 videos has genuinely been the most fun I've had experiencing the game since playing the game myself. I have like over 600 hours in it (mostly doing platinum and replays), but I genuinely do enjoy seeing your reaction and him theorizing to possible events in the games. I binged these first episodes a few days ago, and I wanted to say that I love this channel. Dude is an absolute gem and thank you for playing P5. Related to the video though, Futaba's palace has gotta be my favorite one in terms of the story. I'm not really fond of the puzzles itself but like...god. This one just hits different lol

[@Xenado22]

LETS GOOOOOO!!! THESE ALWAYS RELEASE AT THE BEST TIME!!!

[@JCbackfire]

Appreciate you so much!! It really means the world to hear something like this 😭❤️

[@lokiofzygarde]

I've been checking EVERY DAY for the next episode of this to drop. I can't wait to see you play the remaining palaces!

[@YuffieGD]

Used to watch your zombies content back in the day and was reintroduced to you with this playthrough. Seeing one of my old favs play one of my favourite games has been a treat to watch and your reactions and commentary has actually made me appreciate this game more than I already did. Super excited to catch the future streams of this much love JC

[@JCbackfire]

@@YuffieGD The best kind of comment. THANK YOU SO MUCH for stopping by again :') That's just incredible. So glad it's been fun!

[@KeiranTedjasaputra]

1:46:25 ‘So, Futaba was the real medjed and we were freaking out about some weak ass dipshits’ So funny lol

[@hundvd_7]

Common Ryuji W

[@RavenGamingOverLord]

Yeah that line was funny

[@hadendotexe]

Probably one of my favorite Persona 5 playthroughs, so many people have been spoiled over the years and know things even without playing. Its so refreshing to see someone going in actually blind for the first time in years! Keep up the amazing playthrough and I cant wait for the next part!

[@JCbackfire]

Luckily my only spoilers was hearing the music before a while back, I also saw some persona streams back in the day but it was so long ago I legit don't remember a thing LOL. It's been a blast!

[@kiryu5930]

same, this is definitely my favorite persona 5 playthrough and probably my favorite streamer too

[@danzai]

@@JCbackfire you've been doing a good job of avoiding spoilers from chat too. Even when you ask rhetorical questions, you avoid looking at chat for a bit, that's so great

[@octomasan]

Cant wait to see JC have a heart attack in the Royal portion of the game

[@kiryu5930]

@@octomasan same, i can't wait

[@BellsOfDrake]

“This dude’s off his rocker” has got to be my favorite moment I’ve ever been blessed to witness live on twitch, glad the bit was done justice. Great vid, congrats on 300k man!

[@JCbackfire]

Im not even sure if the video does it justice, IDK WHAT WAS happening on that livestream hahahahaah

[@supercyclone8342]

@@JCbackfire 1:31:47 At first, I just chuckled a bit, but the more you laughed and the more I pictured that dude yelling, the more I laughed! I had a tear in my eye by the end XD

[@Silentorb]

Dude, you are going to LOVE the final Royal Palace. If you dug this, and it hit home for you, then the final palace will absolutely destroy you.

[@Silentorb]

Emotionally, I mean.

[@levitation5271]

HIS EDITOR GOT DONE WITH ANOTHER HIGHLIGHT REEL BOYS ITS PERSONA TIME AGAIN!

[@JCbackfire]

🫡 We back

[@Sommarnuddaren]

@@JCbackfireand we need more more MOREEEE

[@larry.l4477]

Oh right, for anyone who wants to cry more: The song that plays in the pyramid palace is called "The Days When Mother Was There"

[@robertmarsh5322]

Ah the big moment. Easily the biggest link to other Persona games too. Futaba had a P4 awakening where in accepting herself, her truth, and her shadow. Her shadow became her persona. Loving these recaps my dude.

[@mmzero59x84]

I love how persona 4 Futaba's awakening is, and how well it fits with her arc

[@lunzrex375]

5* and you are right it does fit so well

[@hectorandrade8729]

​@@lunzrex375 He said that because her awakening is similar to the persona 4 awakenings, not because he mistook the game.

[@lunzrex375]

@@hectorandrade8729 just because she talk it herself in the awakening? i see that it look close but yet was she going against the fate and role put onto her by society by other just like the others party members, is cool to see her talking it herself but i dont felt it was like self acceptance of persona 4 but just another way to show how you can go against society mask by just staying truth to yourself and refusing to be what fate people push onto you i had to edit because i forget to put "push"

[@hectorandrade8729]

@@lunzrex375 it still is a parallel it's not the same thing, but has some hings that are similar.

[@hectorandrade8729]

@@lunzrex375 also, I was explaining why the first guy said it was persona 4, it's not something I personally believe.

[@TheBrez]

The fact that Futaba's palace was a huge switch-up from the established formula and the hype that generated is a huge contributing factor to why I think the following arc fell short for so many people. That, and its overall handling.

[@walterwallman3566]

This very quickly became my favourite series on youtube right now. Your personality makes me feel the same love for persona 5 that I felt during my first playtrough. My birthday is tomorrow so this came at the perfect time. Thank you

[@JCbackfire]

Happy birthday!! 🎉😊 APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH

[@kiryu5930]

happy birthday buddy! hope you have a nice day tomorrow

[@j.corbygaming]

Happy birthday!

[@Jrel777]

“I’ve been waiting for this” - Akihiko Sanada - Yusuke Kitagawa

[@skywoofyt5375]

busted out laughing when i got to that part of the game

[@mostlyjovial6177]

I’ve watched quite a few people play through P5. I have to say your play through is by far the most enjoyable I’ve seen. Most just go “time to slam through this game for the viewers” without taking time to actually experience it. Watching you get excited about Akechi and Yoshizowa, or actually empathize with Futaba absolutely makes this my favorite play through on the site. As someone who lost a parent to suicide in my teens the entire Futaba arc was just so much more than just a story beat to me. Yet so many treat it as a nuisance. Futaba, her palace, the themes behind it, and theme (called ‘The Days When My Mother Was There’) all became my favorite part of the game. It was cathartic seeing my pain visualized in such an honest and genuine way. All in all. Thank you for your genuinely empathetic take of this arc. It’s nice to see my feelings validated about the palace and her story. (Side note. I’ve also never seen someone play so completely competent when getting through it. Take my Sub. Hope to see you play P3 Reload some time after you finish 5! And please please please, no spoilers but you HAVE to max your rank with the school counselor for what is regarded as the best section of the game. So please prioritize your counseling)

[@conspiracypanda1200]

I've also lost a parent, to the actions of a reckless and high idiot behind a wheel though, not his own fault. I understand that's different from your own situation, but I can empathise on a basic level. Futaba's Palace is an amazing dive into loss, grief and the misprocessing of emotions. This channel is one of the few outside of game/character essay channels that really _gets_ that, and _feels_ every step of her struggle and journey. Every twist and turn as the narrative unfolds itself is acknowledged and considered, which is a real treat and more than what many streamers give this wonderful part of the game. Plus, seeing Futaba reach out for help and pull herself from the depths to become stronger (but not entirely 'fixed', as seen in her Confidant) is inspiring. It's so poignant, in fact, that when I showed some of the gameplay of this palace to my own Mum she thought I was making a cry for help :/ That was kind of an awkward conversation to muddle through...

[@LigayasJoys]

You've got to be kidding. Far and away Futaba's palace has been a favourite across both sides of the Pacific, just do a casual scroll of KZbin. I'm enjoying this playthrough, and I will always have a soft spot for Persona 5 discovering it as someone who lost a family member to the Asian prison system.

[@byrontheusurper6505]

1:19:43 swear to my bones hits so different, I ADORE that song!

[@Blarglesnarfe]

Normally I'd get annoyed and think it's a clickbait title when words like "broke me" are used. But for JCbackfire? Nah, he got emotionally slammed, keep going king.

[@JCbackfire]

HAHAHA, I genuinely thought so long about what to call this one. I was tempted to do the "Forced me to play" titles like I did before but it didn't feel right when I'm not really getting forced to anymore. This arc really did break me tho quite a bit on what I expected

[@KeikenYT]

12:41 THE TIMING ON THE SONG AND THE MOMENT NO WAY

[@keyblader1985]

47:39 my man Yusuke did not even ATTEMPT to conceal his gaze

[@popbucket]

OMG ITS FINALLY OUT IVE BEEN REFRESHING THE CHANNEL PAGE EVERY DAY FOR 3 WEEKS!!!!!

[@JCbackfire]

no way, actually?! :O

[@popbucket]

@@JCbackfire yeah i love seeing your reactions to my favorite moments form the game haha

[@evanwillett1635]

@@JCbackfire I've been doing that too :D

[@chemsed]

I wasn't aware of this channel until today and I binged watched the playthrough. I am tempted to do the daily refresh now.

[@ARKumalarkey]

The Futaba and Kamoshida palaces are some of the best especially because of how personal they feel. I strongly suggest checking out Persona 4, because basically the entire game is like that.

[@jiruribakachan365]

I really love the Persona series, and P5 is the best of the bunch. Seeing people enjoying the game and its ridiculousness and hard hitting subjects is such a joy to watch. I am looking forward to seeing you play through the rest and I cannot wait.

[@striberx]

Ah, Futaba... one of THE most relatable persona characters, ever.

[@Azeeeer]

This palace hurt me emotionally due to the story and me being stupid and getting lost for over 24 hours in total over a week timespan

[@AIHumanEquality]

How did you get lost? You have a map and the way forward is pretty linear. How did you get lost in this palace of all of them.

[@Azeeeer]

@@AIHumanEquality I didn’t understand the puzzle and kept getting lost trying to find how to solve it

[@lemonquacklol]

@@AIHumanEqualityThe first puzzle to get to the first safe room. I didn’t know you had to put the gems on the pedestal. The third time I ever looked up a guide for palaces in this game (the other two being Madarame’s laser puzzle and Kaneshiro’s vault because I didn’t want to do it)

[@AIHumanEquality]

@@lemonquacklol As soon as you approach the pedestals the party comments on them and if you examine them it says something goes there. You had to look up a guide for the laser puzzle in Madarame? I don't even think I'd call it a puzzle cause everything in that palace is pretty straightforward. Kaneshiro's safe? You mean the turning room before the final boss area? You literally just turn everything to one direction. You only need to turn the first (or first and second don't fully remember) the other way to get to one of the secrets.

[@lemonquacklol]

@@AIHumanEquality I don’t think I even got close enough to the pedestals for the party to comment on them. I saw that room and figured “oh well if I do something the light will turn, must just be for show” Madarame’s thing looked really easy, my brain just wasn’t working then lol And I didn’t struggle with the turning aspect of Kaneshiro’s vault, I just didn’t feel like going to get the codes for all the locks so I looked them up

[@Cirkusleader]

Man, you have no idea how excited I get when I see another of your Persona videos show up in my feed. I love the energy you bring and how invested you are in this game. You look so deeply into everything, and it shows how much you care about the world being built here. Different note though: I am SO GLAD you brought up the SA2 thing! I've always felt Futaba's palace had a similar feel to the Eggman desert missions stylistically. That cool ancient blend with technology is rad. Looking forward to the next part!

[@JCbackfire]

So glad someone else had that thought, haha!! And thank you so much for real, i love storytelling and game design so it's def something I always want to do when doing a playthrough, really thinking about how everything comes together! :D

[@Xeccess]

Legendary playthrough, may it never end

[@benhorne8051]

No other let's play of this game on youtube hits like this one does. I swear most of this dialogue and these important details go over these reactors heads, but not here. I love hearing JC's reactions because it feels like he is thinking of the same shit I did when I played it for the first time so many years ago! I like how he pauses to absorb stuff too bc that's what you have to do for a story this complex, and he even takes time to analyze the intricacies woven into these crazy moral dilemmas! Bravo, JC! I can't wait to check out more of the stuff on your channel if it's anything like this!

[@gabrielnunez7242]

"I'm doing great, Akechi, welcome back!" Hahaha I love your reactions, man

[@gavincartwright1777]

I dont leave comments under videos but I found your channel through these Persona 5 playthrough's (loving them btw) and just wanna say I've been WAITING on this video, this is my favorite palace in the entire game.

[@JCbackfire]

Aw that’s amazing!! Thank you so much!!

[@Jayjaytube518]

The cut from @53:07 with you being emphatically sad for Futaba to you then being back in the Palace exploring, and grooving along with the music again made me spit my coffee out LMAO.

[@SyxxPunk]

There was a fanfic that had Joker, when he suddenly saw Sae, have his internal monologue go "I wanted to just scream 'I plead the fifth!' and throw Morgana at her" Title of the fic is dp5gcsbiu by jng

[@ma.2089]

Which one? It sounds amazing. I’m imagining a Coraline scenario where she just throws the cat at “mother” And to some ppl, seeing Sae as “mother” might be perfect

[@marieporter9488]

You can't just say that without including the title of that fanfic

[@teamprkr2550]

bestie drop 👏 the 👏 title 👏

[@awesome_cabbage]

Funny 💀 tho I doubt the Japanese justice system has the exact same 5th amendment to the constitution as the United States... I wonder if there's an equivalent 🤔

[@dragonfury1565]

The fanfic title, give it

[@ninjakirby777]

This is definitely my favourite palace in the game cause Futaba’s story hits pretty close. Glad to see you enjoyed yourself with it.

[@ShermTank7272]

Man, I played both P5 and Royal all the way back when they first came out, but watching this playthrough makes me feel like I'm experiencing it for the first time all over again. This is the perfect complement to playing through Reload right now. I look forward to more Persona!

[@ruruprime1280]

"Man thats terrifying." Literally less then a second later *Freakin' jamin' out to the palaces theme"

[@HearteartHdragon]

Watched the live archive but will now watch the recaps for the best parts all over again

[@JCbackfire]

thank you so dang much, it really helps out!

[@HearteartHdragon]

@@JCbackfire ur reactions to things are so funny I replay "pleasant boy" in my head every so often and always crack a smile lmaoo

[@danzai]

@@JCbackfire You edited this together so well, do you do your own editing? If so, it's really superb. I know how timing consuming that can be..

[@Soloesecutore]

@@danzai 6 months late but he has an editor that occasionally leaves comments across the series, it so funny

[@danzai]

@@Soloesecutore yeah, I subsequently learned about satchel, and I do know that JC actually did some of his own editing in the early days. Looks like I learned a lot from watching his streams the last few months.. sorry to hear that he's stopped during this drama that's currently going around

[@DartzX0]

Dude, it's been a long time since i was so hooked to a let's play. Makes me feel again like when i was a teenager watching Pewdiepie for hours without worries or bills to pay. P5 was a game that somehow changed my life, and seeing the way you experience it it's just wonderful, i'm truly thankful for this and i really hope you keep playing it!

[@Scrubsy0]

JCbackfire persona upload?! Well i know where my next 2 hours are going. Also this palace also broke me. Can never watch Futabas speech before her awakening without sobbing

[@bluejay2509]

Your reactions so far have been the most honest I've seen, and I love that😂 Keep playing man, this game is only just getting started.

[@JGoebs]

Episode should have been called "Yusuke loses his rocker".

[@RavenGamingOverLord]

Huh?

[@roteklaue1311]

if he thinks persona 5 is sad wait till he tries persona 3

[@enviouscrayon1697]

*cough cough* Persona 4 ending

[@Ruukasu97]

2h of cut content, what a gem. keep up the great content

[@leonzen2958]

In Akihiko's words : "I've been waiting for this!"

[@yoichisakai9963]

Thank you from Japan! I think almost all small jokes and nuances of Japanese are carefully translated and I' m happy to know you all enjoying p5 world :) I have lived more than 15 years nearby Shibuya and p5 scereny is so so real. Hope you all visit Shibuya someday and enjoy :) I can wait next ARC ! Cheers!

[@ShasOKais117]

I had the pleasure of visiting Japan in October last year, Shibuya was fantastic to see in person. Much love from the UK.

[@awakarikatase]

JC's reaction to "when mother was there" is so real One of the best OSTs fr

[@Dark-lq1mt]

I NEED MORE I swear this is too good man

[@PKMetalGames]

Man, I subbed the other day, I love how enthusiastic and how much you pay attention to things in this game! This game is an emotional roller coaster, but so much fun!

[@bjornchaudron]

This palace broke me too. And then the last palace broke me even harder.. I never expected this game to impact me as much as it did, but man.. I guess it even changed my heart in the process. What a true masterpiece it is!

[@Jonthekiller9]

No spoilers but if this section broke you I can’t wait to see what happens with the rest of the game especially the best ending for the game

[@re_marqsf17]

Had a bad day at work today. I really needed one of your persona videos, and you delivered! Thanks for the impeccable timing 😊

[@JCbackfire]

I gotchu. Hope work is better this week

[@psp785]

This man's channel the only one I've seen that doesn't seem like they're faking it and screaming for no reason.

[@nemesi55]

I think it’s cos he actually pays attention to the story so his excitement just feels genuine! I really love this playthrough, it’ll definitely be my go-to let’s play recommendation if I ever need to rec this game to someone in the future.

[@My2Cents.iF7934]

Glad to see another Futaba palace enjoyer! Probably my second favorite arc in the game. If you loved Futaba's whole arc, I would very strongly encourage you to play Persona 4 Golden next. It deals with a lot more of the "literally confronting your own demons" thing, and it hits very very hard at times. I have some issues with some... well, let's say _questionable_ dialogue from some characters, but setting those aside its probably my favorite Persona game of all time. If you ever decide to play P4, HMU and I can help get you set up with some mods that really enhance the experience and I wish I had on my first playthrough.

[@seniorchip8950]

Haven’t seen JC in a fat minute. Missed you so much man.

[@MagnusMKI]

Your analysis of the palace leads me to think you'd probably really enjoy Persona 2 : Eternal Punishment. The more personal aspect of Persona was far more up front in the earlier games you don't hear much of, partly because that team (the ones for Persona 1/2 and SMT 1-3) are no longer the main Persona team and have made "The Caligula Effect" games instead.

[@ambivaliart9780]

I went and watched this whole arc in VODs after finishing the last arc's highlight video, but you better bet I'm going to watch it again anyway!! Love how much you're loving this, JC! (Also, it's so fun how you scream every time a favorite character walks on screen)

[@Kiviluvu]

Congrats on 300k ❤

[@unablego]

Fun fact Joker only wears glasses because they look good

[@rain_therealrei.n]

i celebrate out loud every single time JC uploads one of these they’re so good

[@JCbackfire]

:')) I cry

[@JonnyKipping]

I love your reaction to these palaces. Can't wait for the future palaces... plot twists are really brilliant!

[@JonnyKipping]

Im just wrapping up my play through of P5R after finishing palace 8. Have fun!

[@HousekiMitai]

Its been a BLAST watching you go over this story. I remember first playing Persona 5 vanilla thinking I would not like because I'm not a huge fan of turn-based RPG and in the end the game turned out to be one of my favorites of all time. I'm really looking forward to seeing more of your playthrough and I hope you love this game as much as I do!

[@daftlife6569]

Yo glad to be back! your playthrough is fireeeeee!!!

[@JCbackfire]

LETS GOOOO

[@enchantedmrc02]

Time to relive the streams and watch you go off your rocker! Congrats on the 300k, JC. Only started watching for the Persona videos but have since watched some of your other content and I can tell that you totally deserve this and more.

[@JCbackfire]

You're too kind!! THANK YOU

[@SalemZaphira]

Out of this entire video, I absolutely lost my shit at "Mr. Worldwide"

[@king13839]

Little did he know

[@MH-fb6pj]

I've watched all of your persona video!! Your reaction gave me a lot of fun! I'm learning English for now, and reading out text really help me enlighten the rythm of speaking😊

[@Farfalla_vendetta]

Regarding your worries at the end: As someone with agoraphobia, Futaba is so important to me. She isn't suddenly 100% better, but the Phantom Thieves help her take the first step on her journey. I hope you keep playing the game and further her confidant.

[@Memebigboi]

I have this vid in the background while I'm busy with stuff, and my visceral reaction to hearing 1 second of a Persona 4 song is crazy Really enjoying the playthrough and i can't wait for more

[@minhyuknam5977]

I SPRINTED to your video when I saw it posted!! These have been the highlight of my days lately, thank you so much for the entertaining walkthroughs! Definitely one of the best I've seen.

[@mysticsquirtle5109]

Not gonna spoil any of the game for you, but I really hope you enjoy the rest, this is my favourite game, and your interest and excitement over every little thing is so enjoyable, definitely earned a sub

[@Bergusson]

This is one of the few video series i look forward to seeing. Everytime a new vid comes out i smile.

[@JCbackfire]

YAY! aw, man this makes me happy!

[@kicksie3953]

THIS DUDE'S OFF HIS ROCKER

[@gentleox9266]

Loving your playthrough so far! P5R is one of my favorite games of all time and there's nothing more fun to me than watching someone new experience it for the first time! Looking forward to the next one! ALSO! Re: Futaba's palace theme song, my favorite thing about it, and the reason I think it hits so hard, is because of the funky guitar in it. Up until this point in the game, that guitar has been used for moments that are supposed to be sad or melancholy, so putting it in this song fits perfectly.

[@fabriciopontesdearaujo7591]

Believe it or not. 2 playthroughts before that, I've never paid attention to the "jellyfish monster" in the puzzle. 3 complete playthroughts (2 vanilla and 1 Royal) and only JC make me check that thing!!!!

[@barbelith6456]

This was so much fun to watch live, loved your insight and reactions! Just wanted to thank you again for this awesome community, and cant wait for arc 5!

[@vickshimmer]

Love watching you go thru Persona 5! Excited to see you continue

[@cgathunder2]

The Eggman base thing is so accurate. I grew up with SA2 as a huge part of my childhood. Outside of these two scenarios I think Digimon is the only other example I can think of for techy Egyptian vibes

[@agent6bell]

Yasss i am loving to see people playing Persona 5/Royal. Really happy to see you enjoying the game

[@JR-ri4sv]

Dawg this arc was the first time i got to join the stream and i had a great time staying up with y’all to experience maybe one of the best story arcs created. It shows how serious and emotional this story can be and how well it’s told through character development. It goes without saying but I’m truly looking forward to seeing you continue the game with all the incredible story it has to offer.

[@Temulgeh]

this is probably my 3rd-ish favorite arc from the game i'm glad you liked it futaba is also probably my favorite character she's just like me for real it's also really fun to listen to your theories and opinions

[@Darrky92]

I'm here watching a 2 hour recap of 5 streams I have already seen of 3-5 hours each. I guess you can say your viewers forced me to love your content :D

[@kiryu5930]

nice video! saw everything on stream and it was a hell of an ride. the next arc is a bit.. controversial, but i still think its great, hope you continue to have fun at the game

[@Loner098]

I think the right term you're looking for is "divisive." You know, like The Last of Us: Part 2 levels of divisive. Okay, maybe that's a bit of an overexaggeration, but you get the idea.

[@friendbreakfast]

I feel JC is earnest and appreciative enough of the game to be one of the people that enjoy it a lot. I mean most people kinda hate Makoto during the third arc for being rude, while JC was VERY ln Makoto's side because he was empathetic of her. So if someone's gonna have a positive opinion on The Divisive Arc, it'd be him.

[@kiryu5930]

@@friendbreakfast agreed, i think he will enjoy it no matter what

[@Loner098]

@friendbreakfast Plus, Makoto barely has any real personal connection to Kaneshiro.

[@nasty_crimeboy368]

So far my favorite playthrough of this game! Love how you actually sit and think about the deeper themes and story beats. Alot of sincerity there. Keep it up till the end! Been around since the bo3 days and glad to see you still kicking.

[@SciFurLycan]

Its so cool to see you play through p5r in 2024, keep up the good work JC! Also, I'm pretty sure Futaba's awakening is supposed to be a callback to persona 4, where personas were obtained by party members accepting their own shadows after their shadow's boss fight due to the character's initial rejection of the truth, in which the shadow would transform into their main persona once accepted, just like Futaba's does. It's a neat callback for sure, you should definitely stream P4G if you enjoy the rest of what persona has to offer :)

[@silverstar7187]

YAY ITS THE REASON I SUBSCRIBED!!!!

[@NoThoughtAllFeels]

Always a good day when you upload another part!

[@maskquerade3236]

I love this play through so much bro

[@its_seabass9668]

These p5 videos you do are awesome. It's honestly just so nice to see how appreciative you are of everything from the music to the character interactions. I've subscribed and will be impatiently looking forward to future episodes

[@B4RKL3Y]

Futaba's palace gave off so much Persona 4 vibes, that's why this is a top 3 for me. Can't wait for Janurary! Just go to your counseling all the time!

[@downbeatdialga1341]

The 4th Palace Theme-“The Days When My Mother Was There”-the requiem that was playing in Futaba’s head and heart for 2 years-never fails to tear me up…🥺

[@TheXsychic]

I’ve found your channel through this series. It’s rare to find someone who is playing this blind but makes it fun and interesting and engaging. Please PLEASE keep putting these videos out.

[@jjtails]

This was the best recommended Video I ever got, can't wait to see more of your reaction from this game

[@table_basse_ou_haute]

Nooooo! I'm in the middle of a playthrough (40hrs in) and I was watching your videos along going into the game when finishing an Arc... I'm a bit sad that this will be the last time I'll be able to do it since I caught up with the content... I really enjoy your reactions to how the game is going! The little jumps of surprise are priceless every time X) ! I'll happily watch the next Video when that comes out!

[@EliteEpicGamerz]

46:40 I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@CloudyIsle07]

Loved connecting to the chat hive mind and spamming THIS DUDES OFF HIS ROCKER 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shadley95]

I watched this arc as it was live! I love getting to double dip and watch the compilation.

[@JCbackfire]

LETS GOOOO

[@j.corbygaming]

Godly work as always! Can’t wait to see the rest!

[@dekan9774]

Omg, yes! School's a real pain rn so I can't really watch the streams at the moment but the video is a very nice alternative.

[@casteri]

The algorithm dropped me the first video of this playthrough today and I have caught up all in one sitting at like 2 am and after having done 3 different playthroughs I have to say that watching up until now has been the closest thing I have experienced to playing it again for the first time and actually gave me some new perspectives on things that happen down the line that I was a bit confounded by (I don't think that's a spoiler, but my bad if it is). Anyway, thanks for taking me on this ride once more in a way that I didn't expect I could. And massive props to the editor; their work has been phenomenal