My persona 5 royal journey [part 4]

[@LeighXP]

just 1 part left :')

[@E3Zen]

Thank you for this videos. Absolutly loving this walk trough. When can we expect next part to come out?

[@Navitaro]

Loving the videos, but I just wanna let you know that Morgana said that Persona users can't have palaces (When Futaba got her persona her palaced crumbled) , so Akechi even though was pretty evil would never have a palace.

[@SentientPotatoXIII]

Can't wait to see! This is a fantastic game

[@jordanstevens3672]

CANT WAIT!

[@BeliallGhost]

Can't stop there, you have to play P5 Strikers, it's literally the continuation of the story...and another 40 hours xD

[@ExaltedUriel]

I always love seeing the reverse-reaction to Igor's real voice from people who played P5 before 3 or 4, lol

[@Lazrael32]

honestly i play 1-4 first. (well... only one part of the duology), and I really just thought they had just chosen an ill fitting VA for 5. man did i feel dumb.

[@soulscyther666]

People who played previous Personas were also taken aback by the new deep voice, then told themselves it's understandable because the japanese VA died, so it make sense that the english localization would also follow suit in changing the voice. Then the plot twist came and we realized the big effing hint has been staring at us the whole time all along. Very sly, Atlus.

[@IceQueen975]

@@soulscyther666 It was basically this, for me, as I played P4 vanilla as my first Persona game.

[@CrazeeAdam]

Akechi honestly is Robbie Daymond's best performance imo. So multi faceted and intriguing. His range goes from high highs to low lows convincingly and hits every single emotion a person can feel and even ones that most would never feel in their lives. A wonderfully acted character for sure.

[@a.z.pantera5577]

Totally agree. Akechi is what sold me on this game. Robbie is super talented as a VA. Really sweet guy as well!

[@d5dizzler962]

He’s also an amazing singer as well, he did a song with Xander Mobus (Joker’s VA) and it’s so good. Here’s the link if you’re curious. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ3Qi36sq7KVe9k

[@personafanatic4597]

dude i heard his voice as Sorrey in Tales of Zestiria and about died lmao he's so good as a VA

[@Razorfayne]

The best description I've seen for what happened to Akechi was "Imagine giving a baseball bat to a starving child, then telling them not to smash up any vending machines for food" Of course he was going to try and make his life better with his powers, and going after Shido was the only thing really keeping him going.

[@justarandomdude9519]

Still, he killed so many people and trying to make excuses for that is pretty crazy ngl

[@Razorfayne]

@@justarandomdude9519 Hurt people hurt people, mate. It's hardly an excuse, it's an entirely realistic outcome within the context of a game. The kind of childhood Akechi has had runs the risk of creating someone like him, or even worse.

[@justarandomdude9519]

@@Razorfayne Again, just because you have a rough childhood does not mean it's okay for you to just go and murder people, I don't care what childhood you have.

[@fraelikkriil830]

@@justarandomdude9519 I don’t think anybody is making excuses fam

[@jackjohnson8305]

@@Razorfayne Oh please.. he's a psychotic murderer, who cares if he's had it tough? he ain't the only one struggling in life, when he got his persona and powers the first thought that came into him mind was not to help people or make sure that other's don't suffer the way he did and use it for good, what did he do with it instead? kill people to get at his dad, what a lame and pathetic villain.

[@nyxipuff]

15:03 me when i'm an ace detective. a celebrity

[@LeighXP]

*backflips off screen*

[@Okata150]

I wish I could do that anytime I'm in a situation I wanna get out of

[@ladyloki10035]

Akechi has legions of fangirls so he has ppl that want him around technically..🤩🤔

[@FirstNameLastName-lg7yz]

If I had a nickel every time a female streamer became emotionally devastated by akechi, I would have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.

[@renamamiya237]

Crystaaahhhhhll

[@iamspotpanda]

It's like, three or four at this point, a full dollar

[@DerRabenbarde]

It's only weird because real boys don't get any sympathy when they were neglected.

[@badguynamedrenkai]

I've been checking around in a real Persona 5 binge of watching and playing, it's like 25 nickles now

[@fajnu20]

​@@badguynamedrenkaiwe're buying delicious pancakes with these ones

[@brycebitetti1402]

I have literally never seen anyone raise the palace security as much as Leigh has. Like I legit forgot it was a mechanic I barely ever triggered it.

[@Sterndust0324]

I once triggered to like 90% in my ng+ in Kaneshiro’s palace and dammit never again, too many shadows in a single fight

[@BLITZZZZZZZZZ01]

Rtgame would like to have a word with you

[@Ehhhhhmm]

"You're just some criminal trash living in an attic" Best line in the game

[@fushigiidane]

Crying over the Engine room all over again, these characters and everything are so important! Thank you so much for sharing your journey and reactions with us Leigh! congrats on the video

[@RhombusLabs]

3:40 So many people dismiss Akechi because "he's a murderer." They lost the game. You got the whole point of this game in this moment. Well done.

[@90Rush]

He's a mass murderer and a traitor that thinks he's better than you all for petty reasons to bring down Shido while what he does makes Shido so much more powerful and untouchable. I don't know. He sounds convoluted and stupid. Killing him is a favor to the universe.

[@caoisekamay1175]

It's so funny how you described how certain players can miss the point of akechi and therefore the entire point of the game because of poor media literacy. And then the first reply is someone doing exactly that lmao. comedy 101

[@AnthonyKagegariVT]

⁠@@caoisekamay1175the entire point of the game? No it’s literally a subplot making the comparison between the two tricksters and how Joker was one decision and lack of bond from being Akechi, but the entire narrative isn’t about this at all. The persona series has always been about the sociocultural issues within Japan and how to bring them to light and fix them through making them public knowledge and to accept there is issues in their country. The other large plot point is asking the question of the morality of changing an individuals heart to better society and if it’s ethical versus changing society’s heart as a whole without consent to make the world complacent and sloth in the OG Persona 5 ending versus protecting people from adversity and pain…in the new Royal ending…it’s really weird to say someone has a lack of media literacy when you think a single subplot of a multifaceted story is the entire point of the game…

[@SnowMart]

Can’t believe this game pulls the “they’re dead, they’re not dead” move FOUR literal times between the end of Shido’s palace and Christmas Day Fucking mad lads

[@ShintaTakama]

I remember watching Shenpai's video on this game a long while back, and someone in her chat said "Satan saved Christmas" and I will never forget those words.

[@JAnne_Bonne]

Honestly, if I feel like, if Akechi weren’t specifically born in Japan but possibly on the other side of the Pacific (possibly, mind you), he wouldn’t be half as messed up as he turned out because of Japan’s whole “bastard children are the worst” and how just how _bad_ sex workers get treated there (speaking about his mother). Like, it doesn’t matter how bad the parents messed up, the bastard kids get the brunt of the judgment. Can we give Robbie Daymond props? The switch-up when Akechi is well and truly losing it, is performed brilliantly!

[@realRobinrola]

Imagine the rest of the world watching at what's happening in Japan like "wtf"

[@christahphur]

I was BAWLING during end of the Yaldabaoth fight when everyone began to cheer for them and Morgan’s had his moment. Such perfection, just seeing humanity finally back the kids was so nice. One of my favorites ever.

[@Aisubun]

Oh boy it's time for Goro Depresschi

[@SatchelStreams]

Says in Akihiko voice: I’ve been waiting for this!

[@averyaustin1]

Let me say this much: to Akechi, Shido and Joker are the same to him. He wants acknowledgement from both and works to help (and hinder) both for his own gain (and the gain of another at the same time). The major difference is that Shido doesn't care for Goro and would never acknowledge him, while Ren genuinely cared and happily acknowledged him. That's why, in the end, he sticks with Ren the most and their bond is the strongest: It's real, and has no conditions or stipulations. It's just two broken people supporting each other and fighting for a better future. Sometimes, it's as simple as that. Goro has never had a real friend before, someone who valued him for him and cared, even after seeing his ugly side, which is what stumped him about Ren. "After all this, that's what you have to say" Boils down to "Even after seeing my ugliest side of myself, you STILL value me enough as a friend to acknowledge me?" in some way, i'd like to think he had some peace in that.

[@meldatari129]

Anyone or anything: mentions *engine room*, me: *uncontrollable misery* For real this scene changed my brain chemistry, gave me trauma, punched me in the face...and your comments and speculations even before the scenes make me ;-; Great work on the video! I love your editing, subtle but super fun (where it can be ha. ha.) keep it up! Can't believe the journey will be over soon ;-;

[@proximo9560]

This is why i really love watching people play PERSONA series for the first time, you can see they laugh, sad, mad, enjoy the game, the music, sometimes you say bad word. But that's okay! And after we finish the game, we finally can say " I LOVE THIS GAME!" 😊

[@wait___what_4192]

intimidating voice is the peak of voice acting

[@mobpego1345]

This reminds me of CrystAAAHL all over again….amazing

[@Proggy__]

I appreciate the effort you put in to your videos. Your editing is so consistently amazing.

[@journeysilvers9838]

In vanilla P5 I didnt like Akechi at all-- I didn't understand the fandom loving him and shipping him with Joker. Then I played Royal and.... yeah it made so much more sense lmao. He and Joker had crazy chemistry. Ended up really appreciating him after Royal.

[@holostarz]

1:31:59 literally was my exact fuckign reaction to morgana coming back too “THE BABYYYY!!!!” cant wait for the next part!!❤

[@immortalweapon]

I was convinced Akechi was gonna show up during the new third phase of Shido. The despair I felt when I had to fight him alone was immense.

[@izuizzy]

I'MM CRYING AT 46:40 THAT WAS TOO PERFECT IT MAKES ME WANNA CRY

[@izuizzy]

had to come back add that I did not in fact know you could fall through the floor in mementos (it never happened to me) :00000

[@Ulquiorracifer1231]

The thing that I love the most from your videos is your emphaty and kindness. I just finished Persona 5 some days ago, and my heart is still missing all those beautiful moments, but watching someone like you fill that hole, a little at least. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤.

[@kant859600]

The Akechi scene is awfully good in so many ways.

[@susseratal]

didn't expect to spend my evening watching someone emotionally shatter like glass, or to emotionally shatter like glass myself, but here we are. I finished the original persona 5 basically just out of high school having lost touch with a bunch of my friends, and it broke me over it's knee. I've got Royal on my shelf, but I've never actually really sat down with it. This is has been a nice way to relive a lot of those memories of my playthrough of the original, and to have a little cry. Thanks for making these. Loved the DMC vids, so I was really excited when this series started. I don't know if you've played it or not, but you might like the game Spiritfarer. It's a personal favourite and had me in tears, so if you like a game about emotions that'll give you a cry, it'll probably push the right buttons.

[@digirainebow]

ahhh after spending so much time in your persona 3 streams and hearing you talk about how much you love persona 5 and akechi, i have been excitedly awaiting this video in particular so i could see with my own eyes your reaction to the engine room scene, and i'm so thrilled to finally have seen it

[@samuelconnel2166]

Can't wait for the last part so I can finally binge watch the whole series!

[@jozers_]

That engine room scene has to be some of Robbie Daymond's best work

[@wind-flower]

1:14:06 The little info thing in the top left is so funny. Just casually fighting a god "After School." Oh, and it's cloudy!

[@y2sc0tt]

I saw someone mention this before. Akechi is what happens when a poor, lonely, and abused kid is all of a sudden receives incredible power. You don't get a Batman figure. You get Akechi. Someone who is desperate to just been seen. He just wanted someone, anyone, to want him around and in the end, it drove him mad. He isn't without fault. He is a product of his circumstance, abuse, and tragedy. It's the cycle of abuse and neglect that makes it heartbreaking. Just imagine if he could have met Joker earlier. Things could have been so different between them. He was such and well written character and the voice actor absolutely hit a home run with his performance.

[@TheCurtman247]

Well I did not think I would be crying today but plans change I guess. Once again thank you for all the effort you put into these videos❤

[@sintoras5279]

you trying to clear the crossword puzzles are like one of the most comedic things i have ever seen and i can't... my belly hurts from laughing xD i love witnessing your persona journey and those videos are really well done, thank you for all the work! have been binging your persona VODs on twitch while playing myself and it's been a joy least to say can't wait for the next episode... sadly there are no VOD's for p5

[@WhySoBlve]

I watched the gamplay of this game knowing nothing about it and fell in love with it! I get so excited seeing other people upload their reactions to playing the game. Thanks you for sharing your journey throughout playing the game!

[@downbeatdialga1341]

1:11:13 I can’t believe Ryuji was-quite literally-cockblocked from finishing his meal. 💀

[@kira-dk2mx]

46:09 "I'm the videogame boy. I'm the one who wins!" Meanwhile with Joker: "You've yee'd your last haw."

[@CrazeeAdam]

I can't wait for your reaction to the next semester. It's wild O.O Also yeah. Akechi is very tragic.. :( (P.S. in the original P5, Akechi does in fact die right there in the ship! His story was stunted imo and you didn't hang out with him at all to advance his relationship with Joker. In P5R they MAJORLY made his story better and expanded)

[@HadoukenX]

You're great to watch. I had my P5R journey last year...totally worth it.

[@Catnaps101]

I love how cozy you looked with your blanket in the beginning. It made me want to get my own and watch the video 🛌

[@goldpineapple2178]

It’s always great when we get to watch Leigh experience persona. Looking forward to the final part 🥲

[@CelestiaLily]

This sounds silly omg but your sincere emotional investment in this playthrough blows me out of the water ;_; (long under the cut lmao) Maybe I've just gotten used to streamers with more "disaffected" attitudes making a joke outta everything (often *refusing* to vibe with certain moments no matter how heartfelt), but... You see the characters normally regarded as annoying, "meh, plot device" or difficult-to-love (Akechi, Morgana, Mishima, Lavenza, etc) as wholly worthwhile to your enjoyment of the game!! Like I've seen ppl *enraged* the moment Sojiro walks in carrying Morgana, thinking they were "finally free of his simping ass" and wishing he could've died sooner :( I've seen ppl refuse to give Mishima the time of day even when no other confidants are available, or they do it just for the EXP boosts and fast-forward through his dialogue including Rank 10 :/ So this is my lil spiel saying I'm glad you felt their inclusion was *fantastic* let alone simply tolerable :D

[@seanaugust]

This game hurts so good. I remember not really caring for Morgana the whole game, then when he disappears at the end I was like "no, my cat!"

[@thenightman7879]

I absolutely loved Persona 5. having played Persona 4 Atlus really outdid themselves it was such a massive step up in so many areas, combat, story, social links. Then P5 Royal comes along and just refined everything that didn't work down into even more perfect (not to mention the introduction of best girl. (in my opinion). One thing that I wish they might've done though was give us more time with Satanael at the end. In my opinion it would have been nice to have a little more time with him giving us some cool skills to throw out before finally letting us finish with Sinful shell and that awesome finale. That being said Royal does have a little more to offer beyond yaldabaoth... Just like when I played it: Some part of me wants to see the end... and the other dosent since it is the end... I wonder which side is my true self...

[@Jack_Ss]

I got distracted half way through the Royal content a couple years back so this will be a great refresher

[@PinkelotjeArt]

Glad to see these videos cus I wasn’t there for the streams, absolutely love your reactions

[@Kaldwin7978]

Leigh was really feeling it this time

[@milkflavored]

Im so happy youre still posting these. Thank you Leigh!!!

[@TheJamieellis]

No matter how many times i see the P5 finale, i always cry. ;-;

[@Marlibarbosa227]

LEIGH NEEDS TO DROP PART 5 ASAP

[@opsceller]

this game truly was one of the best i’ve ever played, from the soundtrack, to the relationships you build with the characters, and how they play out throughout the game, it truly is a masterpiece

[@ClaireVVH]

tell me why im more emotional watching this/your playthrough than my own lmao

[@davidtoowavy1648]

me

[@lassalicatmeow]

i know you don’t need a serious response but i think cuz it’s easier to experience the emotions since you’ve already played. now you can just process how sad it is without trying to focus on beating it. 😭

[@keyosqueen4869]

can we all agree that 1:28:19 is what we've been waiting for all this time? lol but seriously. bringing back some wonderful memories. looking forward to Part 5.

[@jacobippolito3224]

Sadly, in the main game, Akechi did not come back. Joker was arrested on Christmas Eve, and the normal ending happened. The next part is when Royal truly starts to diverge from P5

[@oblivious8868]

Persona: The series where you kill gods with the power of friendship cause the dapper man with the bird nose says so.

[@DenkiRay]

8:00 So fun fact, originally he did had a Palace. Dunno how it would work with the story as we know it but I'm kinda curious. And yes, Akechi's backstory is really sad, specially when you know there's people like him in real life. Of course, I'm not talking about the whole summoning gods and mythological figures, but the idea of people who had to deal with so much shit in their life, specially during their childhood, to the point of them either making a mask to try and please other people searching for love, or just straight going down the wrong way, both things that Akechi did. He had looks, inteligence and skills, but due to his lack of love, be it from a family or some friends, as Futaba said, he had only lies (Robin Hood) and hatred (Loki) towards society. He's truly Joker's counterpoint, who, despite being labeled as a criminal by society and having no natural talent (therefore the fact he must build his social stats), is a nice guy who slowly improve himself by hard work and makes lots of close friends, is no wonder Akechi sees him as a friend and enemy. Akechi's tragic backstory, even if he is a bastard criminal, is one of the saddest in the entire Persona series, or even Megaten as a whole (mostly because most main characters are pricks who think more about themselves honestly), just by how realistic it feels. 1:11:20 Well, you are not entirely wrong, since Yaldabaoth, or Demiurge, is certainly another name for "the" God in a few religions. Altough for most he is a false god. 1:12:00 Also yes, Lavenza is the best girl. I'm not saying that just because I'm a degenerate, I swear.

[@SgtSpeedy]

Robbie Daymond's voice acting is just incredible, especially when Akechi reveals his unhinged side. Now anytime I hear Robbie Daymond, I just hear Akechi.

[@tjskeyblade]

I did enjoy enjoy my time for in the screen as well the sound sure slaps

[@JustJustin0225]

30:27 not sure why that one guy on the right is looking through the jars like they’re hiding in there 💀

[@38achref26]

lol he is dumb

[@Tim7318-3]

Probably to find anything incriminating to pin on Sojiro or anything else that might hold a clue about the location of the Phantom Thieves and/or something that’ll tie him to be an accomplice, you don’t usually leave any stone unturned when you’re hunting someone down like they were.

[@swwillffx14]

Its tough choosing between yesterdays Zelda vod and this, thanks for making such great content!

[@cowsbian1494]

leigh video highlight of my day, thank you for all your hard work!

[@thorodinson1064]

Lol "last palace" I thought the same on my first playthrough 😅

[@jairgsjunior]

The funny thing, because I played P4, I was upset with Igor voice change... To finally get the plot twist lol

[@oujisama05]

As a fellow akechi-lover, I completely relate 😂😂 tbh I think if I played vanilla p5, it would have felt like such an obvious twist, but p5r giving him a more in depth confidant route just made him my fave 😭😭

[@MegaPhilX]

Igor actually always had a softer voice in the series. It was weird that he had that low growly voice. Turns out it was because he was not the real Igor. :)

[@RTSPwnage]

really needed this today Leigh thank u

[@elolawynladriel]

Can't wait for the last part 😁. Hope Persona 4 Golden is on the to-do some time in the future list because is as good as Persona 5 (having in mind that it was made before and have some deficiencies compared to P5). The party in P4 is great and some events are fantastic. If you really, really enjoy jrpg I recommend The Legend of Heroes. It is pretty long with lots of games (Trails in the Sky 1, 2 and 3; Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure; and Trails from Cold Steel 1, 2, 3 and 4 with more to come eventually). Trails of Cold Steel 1 could be a good starting point (because it is the more recent and does not require a high amount of knowledge from previous entries).

[@elolawynladriel]

By the way, Persona 5's party members are all voiced by actor and actresses that also voice party members, main characters or villains in Trails of Cold Steel.

[@keitaro8720]

Sojiro is such a great case of character development

[@WallessJ]

Joker picking up dads like bread at the grocery store

[@noelara9097]

Legend says if you say pancakes 3 times a wild akechi will appear

[@38achref26]

lol

[@THEGIRRULEZ]

Thanks for this video Leigh! Always enjoy watching your content. Always full of so much heart and wholesomeness. ❤️

[@Jman2780]

I’d honestly give anything to be able to experience this game for the first time again.

[@guilhermebrasil8333]

So good seeing people that actually like Morgana Little man is too cute to be hated

[@Skull-gp5oi]

"STOP SEDUCING THE PENIS" - Leighxp 2022 (or whenever she actually played this)

[@Betillo-Joestar]

Oh boy I'm strapped in and ready to cry let's gooo

[@shadefire8605]

Lmao, I can’t wait for your reaction to the royal content based on your reactions here. It’s my favorite part of the game by far, and it almost immediately becomes clear why.

A bit of trivia concerning Igor's VA: True Igor's voice is very similar to how it normally sounds in other Persona games. However, Igor's Japanese VA died shortly before P5 was created. When Igor popped up, most people who played previous titles assumed this was just the new VA they decided to go with. Atlus was able to use the Japanese VA's death as a way to misdirect the audience into thinking Igor's voice had changed when really he was a False Igor. It's such an amazing moment of meta storytelling.

[@WolfTalkings]

Those "death" scenes really get me 😂 they do it for soooo long. I cried for every one of them. So don't feel too bad. This game just makes you feel that. Also this is not heaven or God. It is a god that if you look up is actually it's own thing and not a good one either. All of it is born from the collective unconscious, so technically this is how people view heaven and their "savior" as a whole and this thing felt it was amazing. It was on a narcissist level really. Why was it locked up in a hole? Rhetorical of course

[@downbeatdialga1341]

1:28:16 It’s a Christmas miracle when your murder boyfriend comes home from *DEATH*

[@SnowMart]

I would die and go to hell forever to stop Sojiro from stubbing his toe

[@Akechi_Komaeda]

My favorit moment of all time done with Akechi's Boss battle, I'll now just have to wait for the best palace of the game, it's all going perfectly well.

[@toonbax3]

It's finally here!!! This will be a great hour and a half!

[@Sparrow-Music]

Persona 5 Royal: 200 Hours simply isn't enough.

[@dynamite2065]

A great reaction to Akechi like Crystaahhl's :)

[@DMPeyer]

wooo time for an hour and a half of sobbing alongside you :D

[@aideneifriehew]

Just discovered your channel today and I've just spent it watching all the persona 5 stuff lol. Good videos :)

[@runeramdas]

dragon quest series: here is a round funny slime that will be in all of our games for eternity final fantasy series: here is a yellow bird ostrich thingy, likewise persona series: here is a giant green penis in a wheelchair

[@kay_rpg01]

my body is ready for this video.

[@kay_rpg01]

akechi ;-; o7

[@kay_rpg01]

its so fun getting to see your engine room reaction finally!

[@kay_rpg01]

LOL THE MARA CLIPS

[@kay_rpg01]

akechi jumpscare is my favorite. i did the same thing and launched myself to the floor. we are indeed kindred spirits.

[@kay_rpg01]

"what could possibly be next???" definitely not pain and suffering o7

[@Joc5]

19:35 Look at that him he's so baby-girl 🤗

[@reinpogo4601]

Ive been waiting for this, love these montages :O

[@NicholasSchmalzel]

I can not wait for the final part.

[@Kaiser8513]

As devastating as it is, thanks to Akechi we know for certain that when you enter the metaverse your body is not in our reality anymore so unfortunately there isn't a body to find and the only ones who will ever know the truth are the Phantom Thieves. Edit: I didn't recall the end of this version's base story going this way as I've only finished Royal once but the original multiple times and recall Joker being arrested.

[@Tim7318-3]

Well you could make the argument that both the original and Royal are canon simultaneously (at least in a superficial sense), pretty much everything is explained in the 3rd semester (mostly towards the end of it) as to how Joker ends up in that position.

[@Soma_Chronicles]

I know how much you labor over these videos, especially with everything else, so I hope you know that we appreciate these! Thanks for the trauma :D

[@henhicktaimon]

not the thanatos foreshadowing

[@thegoroakechi]

AHH YES IVE BEEN CHECKING EVERY DAY FOR THIS UPLOAD

[@colt1903]

Said it before and I'll keep saying it. Akechi has some of the best damn voice acting in the whole damn game. Honestly, Him(Robert Daymond), Yusuke(Matt Mercer), and Ryuji(Matt Mittleton) absolutely CARRY the voice acting in this game. Not to say the rest is bad, but oh my god do those three just stand out.

[@Goshdarn-cp7ft]

You made my day so much better, Im so pumped to watch this part!