Why Can't Akihiko Get a Girl? | Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight

[@adisappointment6720]

akihiko: mentions protein powder once in p3 p3 dancing in moonlight: Akihiko puts protein powder in all his food. He lives and breathes protein powder. He IS protein powder.

[@afro4640]

Don’t get me started on Persona Q.

[@Amarganeitor]

F L A N D E R I Z A T I O N

[@st-wi3uj]

And it was shinji who mentioned it that one time lol, then they put a quest about it in fes and it all went downhill from there

[@DynoSkrimisher]

Apparently he sponsers Protein in P5

[@chickennugget6684]

Also in Pq2...In the unison attack with him ded boi (shinji) and lobster... Shinji drinks the protein. SHINJI. DRINKS. THE. PROTEIN. ...The world is doomed

[@maoutelus8112]

"Speak for yourself" Door-kun being caring again

[@jacquelynholmes1978]

Door-kun?

[@slateoshera1999]

@@jacquelynholmes1978 you'll understand once you learn P3's ending

[@jacquelynholmes1978]

@@slateoshera1999 what does doors have to do with persona 3

[@slateoshera1999]

Jacquelyn Holmes at the end of P3, Makoto Yuki (the protag) sacrifices himself to become a seal to Nyx. When he became the seal, his body turned to stone crucified on a giant gold door, hence why people jokingly call him Door-Kun

[@jacquelynholmes1978]

@@slateoshera1999 I feel like my knowledge has increased thanks Jared just but... one more question?

[@vizenbre1658]

You ever cosplay as akihiko then snort 5 lines of whey protein

[@combativeThinker]

...did you?

[@vizenbre1658]

@@combativeThinker yes, and i don't regret it

[@DynoSkrimisher]

Akihiko: Speaking of Protein... *Flips table top. SNORTS PROTEIN.*

[@kara-mari9909]

Protein powder is the new cocaine.

[@USBmi]

please marry me

[@sainttan]

Nobody can conquer the "Emperor" other than the Female Protagonist. XD

[@latiosfreak2000]

doesnt kanji have the hots for naoto?🤔 sure he is an bi mess but it still counts

[@alicemargatroid6758]

*I have not social linked yet with the akihiko (sad))

[@combativeThinker]

latiosfreak He's straight AF. Almost has a pulmonary after seeing Chie and Yukiko in swimsuits.

[@bippythechippy882]

@@suns-shadey but there are 2 lobsters.

[@xLadyRaine]

Wasnt he the star in p3p tho?

[@Vision5318]

Dating advice books huh? Operation "Babe Hunt" left a longer lasting impact on Akihiko than I thought.

[@riderjustis3009]

"What am I, the chairman?!"

[@ImAnotherThing]

They have it in p3p too

[@dkmasterwolf]

@@ImAnotherThing When i saw that I CRACKED UP SO BADLY!!!! XD

[@kellyjohana516]

@darklordster I saw that. I never laughed so hard in my life after Fuuka's accident with the vacuum.

[@thepunishersequence291]

Wait,is that hair on your cheek?

[@AkemiHikari]

Because Atlus won't make his girl DLC that's why

[@whyh6876]

oof

[@lexc8418]

Oof

[@ruru2186]

Oof

[@nocturnal2802]

oOf

[@Matagatsu]

For those of you who want a p3 remake. NOTICE HOW WE HAVE 3D MODELS FOR THIS SPIN OFF... A remake doesn't seem that far off

[@FarisFlowers]

Akihiko looks so cute here. The refined models really gave him a glow up.

[@skulllatte3352]

Everyone looks great with the refined models. They all shine properly here, especially seeing them react instead of just a flat model like in P3. It's really nice to see!

[@hoonterofhoonters6588]

They've already released the game thrice. Why not a fourth time with new models, refined mechanics and both protagonists?

[@biancadias3052]

@@hoonterofhoonters6588 yES, PLEASE ATLUS

[@this_my_sausage8491]

IKR

[@SorarikoMotone]

@@hoonterofhoonters6588 and do that to both persona 3 AND 4. Now THAT we could call a glow-up!

[@mat8791]

2:28 Junpei: Do you know anything suprising about Akihiko? MC: He reads dating advice books. Akihiko: How did you know?! MC: Simple i have a female alternative of myself in another universe that dated your other universe version and learned about the dating books. Junpei & Akihiko: What?! MC: I have the universe arcana I K N O W E V E R Y T H I N G.

[@neutralplayeroflol5722]

Or just the recordings in the command room

[@ejelecflametails6657]

You won't remember what I know. It's pointless to ask.

[@rtyDFGaS]

*WHAT AM I, A CHAIRMAN?!*

[@goroakechi6126]

@@rtyDFGaS *Akira Smirks*

[@paperluigi6132]

I imagine that “I know everything” part with him sounding like Nyx Avatar, complete with T-pose floating

[@psilightning1188]

This game is just a rhythm game with life advice

[@SOMERANDOMPERSONNPC]

"What am I, the chairman?!"

[@Rakuguuu]

*PROCEEDS TO PUNCH THE PUNCHING BAG*

[@kittyjeany]

those are comments you can hear lol

[@Captain_M27]

The command room videos always lighten up the mood in a dark game

[@animejunkie00]

"I doubt showing off some hidden side of me would actually work." *Hears Shinji cackling in the distance*

[@eankoay60]

DIDJA SEE THAT SHINJI

[@8008-e3u]

“dammit, you two better remember this talk! i’m gonna become the ultimate ladies man!” 10 years later “i’m junpei, the ultimate ladies man” *danganronpa intro plays*

[@Mars-zv4ky]

Could he replace yasuhiro in the original danganronpa. I mean yasuhiro and junpei are already alot alike.

[@kiri_205]

HAHA

[@viktorichannel2116]

Theeeeeeeen Junpei dies. *insert sore wa chigao yo/zo here*

[@chaos_blue1089]

Junpei would be either the guy who dies first, or the guy who snaps and becomes a roided-out green haired guy first. -wait, wrong japanese media-

[@Tofunekouhai]

Chidori stares in the background

[@speeder286]

Only feMC can capture his heart :(

[@minakoarisato668]

*THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE*

[@pmpmpika]

I failed So sad Not easy....

[@giahuynguyenkim6389]

@@minakoarisato668 this is the multiverse, chill

[@chibicelesti4859]

He can't get a girlfriend because his girl is dead. Why can't Hamuko/ Minako-chan interact with SEES in DMN? ToT

[@jazzyfool3597]

Dont worry they will in PQ2

[@el_joshp]

Because she doesn't exist

[@zombiethieves3736]

@@el_joshp She does now.

[@josueravena3464]

Or maybe the Protag of P3 male and female are the same person.

[@lexc8418]

And in PQ2 they didn't recognize her due to the alternate universe thingy Dammit atlus what are you doing to our girl

[@Kurome_Arts]

Every time Akihiko is in his idle pose he raises his left hand... guess he’s prepared to punch Junpei given the chance

[@SOMERANDOMPERSONNPC]

He's a lefty

[@gemma3]

Yes! Finally a video where the dating advice selection is chosen haha. I absolutely loved the scene in the recordings. "The beef bowl place... Hey... M-Maybe we could "meet" there...!" So bad 😂

[@achmadfajar6845]

Who am i? The Chairman!

[@chaos_blue1089]

@@achmadfajar6845 Yes, minus the homicidal inner self and about.... 5 million times the protein powder.

[@josueravena3464]

Yet he likes pancakes.

[@GamerJosh2611]

"You've got a whole fanbase" I'm sure he does

[@RasoKye]

"When he adds protein powder to his steaks" That meme where joker makes a protien shake flashed through my mind. Now i realized he was horribly miscast.

[@aigislikes2toast290]

There's one with akihiko

[@RasoKye]

@@aigislikes2toast290 havent seen it. But im gonna find it. It is truely fitting

[@adri._.]

The one that was made mostly out of protein?

[@RasoKye]

@@adri._. then add some more protein. Yes

[@n-extrafries-surprise]

That video lacks something and it bothers me. Ah I got it, it needs more protein

[@DreadLockedCipher]

Junpei, don't feel too bad. At least you have a job in the future, unlike Mr. Wandering Boxer here.

[@epsyblue7714]

He does apply to become a cop though.

[@DreadLockedCipher]

@@epsyblue7714 True, but that was after the whole Grand Prix fiasco.

[@ouchie3623]

And holy door

[@TalesOfGod]

To be fair, the man killed a bear in close combat and has the scars to show for it. How the fuck are you going to compete with that?

[@brezzendorf]

Doesn't he's a police in first ever persona anime?

[@alezarde211]

He's been waiting too long

[@Averi0]

OK Junpei

[@AaronKaiMCDNLD]

"Why Can't Akihiko Get a Girl?" FeMC: *Allow me to introduce myself*

[@SakuraKishimoto]

I just imagined Akihiko getting a Valentine's day chocolate from Minako mixed with protein powder 😂

[@aureliuszeta3037]

99% protein, 1% chocolate

[@o_o5578]

A granola bar

[@Cynicalhamptur]

Or pancakes with protein powder. He likes pancakes apparently in his SL

[@Grid433]

@@Cynicalhamptur protien pancakes are a thing. Ive seen them enough times in my frozen section

[@joeslickback]

"Here's the secret to body building, 1st thing, protein, 2nd thing, protein, 3rd 4th and 5th, more protein."

[@paniniboy1470]

Don't you think that's a little unbalanced?!

[@zafool4997]

joeslickback “6th thing, take the Protein AFTER your workout.”

[@idesxtop]

"And if that doesn't work." "Bring MORE protein."

[@Jd-ii3yb]

Akihiko doesn't have girlfriend because is in relationship with protein

[@amitr24242]

Like your relationship with delicious pancake oh the pancake king? Oh and adachi's with cabbages.

[@Jd-ii3yb]

@@amitr24242 Idk about the cabbages that's more adachi.

[@amitr24242]

@@Jd-ii3yb yeah my bad I meant adachi and typed akechi for some reason😂😂

[@azuredragon8388]

“I’m gonna become the ultimate ladies’ man!” *becomes Tamaki Suoh*

[@ChiefMedicPururu]

?

[@yourenotperfect.9493]

ChiefMedicPururu Vic M plays both Junpei and the dude from ohsc

[@djami4057]

@@yourenotperfect.9493 WHAT!? ENGLISH DUB RIGHT?! HOLDUP... I JUST LISTENED TO IT AND IT'S TRUE>.... AGGGHHH.. ❤❤❤❤😍

[@giulioesposito600]

You know what? I'd kill to have a P3 Remake with the FeMC/Minako and controllable party. Just let me date Akihiko-senpai XD

[@SaiyanGamer95]

Even if it means Akihiko getting ready to throw hands at a 10-year-old child?

[@iaintedgy1984]

@@SaiyanGamer95 ah yes I remembered that

[@YunelKuroya]

I wish they would cut Kens romance option out in that case lol

[@animesenpai1163]

Sad... The Remake won't have minako 😭

[@animesenpai1163]

@@YunelKuroya I wish they won't, and have FeMC just emphasize that she's not interested and Ken just misunderstanding things. I still want to see akihiko throwing hands at a ten year old.

[@umlol1304]

so in conclusion Akihiko wearing a speedo = Ricardo

[@Noriko_riri]

Uhh, ricardo uses a thong not a speedo

[@teadrinkerthe8th25]

@@Noriko_riri same shit-

[@user-pp3tn2lt3q]

(2:30) Looks like someone watched a recording....

[@yeah-lw3st]

“Come on Akihiko talk more about yourself” “Oh yeah I like P R O T E I N” “I think there’s nothing there.......”

[@Rakuguuu]

*MINAKO WANTS TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION*

[@Nixahma]

1:26 akihiko: so, like, get this: the body has 209 bones, but you can dislocate it in 214 ways.

[@segafan1316]

His girl is in another timeline

[@kaelanmcalpine2011]

Nah nah, his princess is in another timeline.

[@giahuynguyenkim6389]

@@kaelanmcalpine2011 imagine Toad is Atlus

[@RedWanderer26]

@@kaelanmcalpine2011 I'M NOT A PRINCESS! - Minako, probably

[@jorvach9874]

@@RedWanderer26 True, she may not be a princess, but she is a cutie and can become a girlfriend! :D

[@TaeSunWoo]

FEMC is screaming from her timeline

[@specksgreenred33]

It’s cool to see HD renders of the best boys.

[@mcasklp]

1:25-1:32 That 3 second pause after Akihiko’s answer killed me(mostly because of Junpei’s face)

[@Orihime00sama]

Because the last time he got a girlfriend, she turned into a door.

[@alfredwinchesterjr]

Not quite sure, but I think During his social link in persona 3 portable with the female protagonist, you find out he's reading dating advice books. So it really is a question of how the Mc knows. :P

[@ZirexNorcruin]

Wasnt it in one of the recordings?

[@Mikura39]

Wasn't there a recording of that in FES (first)? That means the MC saw it too.

[@knightspartan7201]

It was in the recording

[@KTam853]

Beastwolf1 Room recording

[@josueravena3464]

Maybe the male and female protag are the same person?

[@GenAqua]

I know why Aki can't get a girl...........It's because his true soulmate is stuck in the limbo that is Persona 3 Portable..........But we're getting a port of Persona 3 for Steam, which will allow you to play her again.......HALLELUJAH!! MY FAITH IN HUMANITY IS RESTORED!!!!! 😇😭😭😭

[@Weltte]

oh man i will freak if that happened

[@quantizedanson]

I have bad news. And good news - DLC has been datamined : Female versions of player clothings, Expansion Pass, and Episode Aigis ( The Answer 's name in Japan release )

[@MarcoSrm11]

He can't because he is still been waiting for this!!!

[@EvilRyuGuy]

Waiting is part of his strategy!

[@sendylie1774]

Because FeMC doesn't get as much love from Atlus as the screentime Haru deserves.

[@maryn.6840]

3:23 "No one's perfect" He says while looking and being perfect :I

[@whatTFisThis]

Aki: I'm not interested Female mc: you sure about that? Aki: ...

[@giahuynguyenkim6389]

Akihiko: I don't even know who you are Female MC: mental breakdown time

[@coolninja4380]

I'm down for a bit of Akihiko...

[@eeeecca]

"Everyone has a weakness" Persona 5 wants to know your location Joker want to know your location Satanael wants to know your location

[@SOMERANDOMPERSONNPC]

Lmao Satanael's weakness is his shit stats. And Orpheus Telos exists. Which is way better in skill and stat potential. No weaknesses too

[@rhapsodyoffire5801]

Joker's weakness are two lolis

[@ElColoGaming_]

3:56 And when you achieve that, a black and white teddy bear will kidnap you and force you to kill other 15 people of your same age Junpei

[@ejelecflametails6657]

Knowing his luck, he'd either be a survivor, or a victim.

[@iaintedgy1984]

Ah yes, He'll peek with MC on the sauna

[@kaelanmcalpine2011]

@@ejelecflametails6657 Likely a survivor, I mean, when have the himbo bros ever died?

[@ejelecflametails6657]

@@kaelanmcalpine2011 Try V3

[@kaelanmcalpine2011]

@@ejelecflametails6657 Ok that was somewhat sarcastic since I know that it's the exception.

[@TheLuis12198]

Last time we’ll hear these voices for these characters. Since P3 Reload will have an entire new cast.

[@miriam4341]

Akihiko: **turns into protein** Also Akihiko: I have reached my true form

[@AT0WAE]

Akihiko only likes the Female version of the Protagronist!!!!hehe

[@shaneyzamora2525]

All the guys are good choices to date except Ken.

[@SungHanbinniee]

Shaney Zamora bcuz FBI

[@mat8791]

@@SungHanbinniee And dog ofc.

[@zafool4997]

ooof

[@bluskye7899]

He just hasn't met the right girl yet. There was a scene in Persona Q where he says he wants to date a girl with muscles.. Or something.

[@Mikura39]

You should have seen him in FeMC's route in P3P. He definitely admired FeMC there. Shinjiro: "Sheesh, another girl? First Mitsuru and now her?" Akihiko: "So what? She may be a girl, but she's one hell of a-" Shinjiro: "That ain't my point, numbskull."

[@SOMERANDOMPERSONNPC]

She potentially will be since Akihiko most likely shoves protein on her

[@Prince_of_Despair]

Makoto and Yang has entered the chat

[@seijakijin5602]

Sakura Ogami then.

[@09onine]

No wonder He also have senseia and student relationship not only with ken, but with Chie too

[@MioMillefeuille]

What do you mean he can't get a girl!??? HE CAN GET ME!!

[@i_will_not_elaborate]

Minato: He reads dating advice books. Akihiko: How do you know that?! Minato: I didn't. You just told me. Akihiko: O:

[@mistaek1959]

"I doubt showing off some hidden side of me would actually work" His femc social link is literally this. Atlus is just taunting us at this point

[@malikaithehokage0607]

1:29 Akihiko-"I can talk about skeleton structures" Junpei-*his face says it all*

[@LollipopWNoChainsaw]

00:51 "...and college entrance exams are coming up soon." So it all happened somewhere between the Yakushima trip and September, huh?

[@emiriinn]

The clock in his room says 7/13 2009

[@LollipopWNoChainsaw]

@@emiriinn Clock? Ya mean calendar?Wait, but that's before the Yakushima trip... Maybe he just forgot to change date? It's not like we look at calendar often so it's possible.

[@emiriinn]

@@LollipopWNoChainsaw no I mean the little digital clock on his desk

[@emiriinn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/onvQZqZ_dpuhq9k at around 25:37 shows a good view of it. 7/13 MON 10AM. but iirc p3d is just before the final fight in January so maybe the rooms were replicated from earlier? idk

[@WoomyBoomyGG]

Persona 3 Dancing takes place in dreams so nobody remembers anything...

[@enrique16ish]

He cannot dance until the "Female Protagonist" appear on him c: >f

[@SeiyaTempest]

I miss both of their voices in Reload.

[@valerieyggdrasil7984]

How to capture akihiko san hearts easy PROTEIN!! Those girls were dumb if he like protein that much put that protein powder into your home made chocolate or(beefbowl) and shove it to akihiko mouth i am sure he like it

[@AveryScarlet]

"Alright, that's enough. I doubt showing off some hidden side of me would actually work." Us P3P players beg to differ XD

[@Her_Imperious_Condescension]

akihiko in persona 3: carbon based lifeform akihiko in spinoffs: protein powder based lifeform

[@amoura39]

Akihiko is a responsible man, prioritizing his sports and college exams. Be like Akihiko.

[@mage_no_title]

Akihiko would probably be the guy to snort protein powder instead of crack

[@BigMastah79]

Akihiko looks hot in HD... god damn.

[@aguy203]

0:30 Junpei don’t blow our cover

[@helior1118]

I just noticed, why is Junpei taller than Akihiko? I mean, at this point Junpei's only 5'7" and Akihiko's 5'9".

[@ChiefMedicPururu]

It's the cap.

[@helior1118]

@@ChiefMedicPururu But his eyes are also higher than Akihiko's... I don't think the cap makes that much of a difference. Depending on when this is taking place though, it might be that Junpei hit his growth that is supposed to have happened between P3 and Ultimax though. (Making him 5'10")

[@kittyjeany]

@@helior1118 ok but then we would have no protagonist since he died after p3

[@skaorbust5784]

They’re the same height, but yeah, I’ve always imagined Akihiko to be average height and Junpei to be a little above average height tbh.

[@theignitedfallen5017]

0:23 the way he smiled after that response

[@ben0419]

Akihiko just started PUNCHING out of nowhere and now I’m wondering if Chile would fucking do a flurry of kicks if p4d was in this style

[@yungcoup2279]

Why does Akihiko got his hand up like he is waiting for a fist bump the whole time

[@akkinda]

Poor guy was left hanging

[@mementomori3736]

Junpei indeed becomes the ultimate ladies man, years later he's the only one in a relationship with someone. Everyone else is single lol

[@CeruleanHee-ho]

Jesus Christ, it's so weird hearing the original voice actors again after playing through half of Reload.

[@ArkayeCh]

Junpei: Akihiko is hot. MC: We're both hot.

[@brittanydelacruz7281]

It be interesting if FeMC is here in the game make him all shy

[@ozzieloving6340]

Either way, you can't date Junpei as a female protagonist.

[@phantomnite]

Cause chidori is the only girl for him

[@idesxtop]

@@phantomnite loyal

[@ciaraicb]

Well I’ve only ever played Persona 5 so this is my first introduction to P3...seems..interesting

[@Mikura39]

It's better for you to play FES or the Portable version if you're interested to know more about P3.

[@ciaraicb]

Mikura Thanks but I just accidentally clicked on this and was like “meh ok I guess I’ll watch it”

[@alsilver7780]

Definitely worth playing (imo)! P5 was my first too. I do think p3 is a bit harder tho especially in battle, since you can’t control your party members and the abilities you or your party members inherit as easily.

[@TeeDubbleDee]

Junpei: "I'm gonna become the ultimate ladies man!" Better hope Chidori doesn't hear that.

[@coast2coast-295]

Don't ever change Akihiko.

[@brightlight4212]

I guess you can say, He's been waiting for this?

[@Juni_Bowman]

He is definitely on the aro/ace umbrella. He doesn’t really have an intrest in those things but if it’s the right person (femc) then he does, not an express intrest but an intrest none the less. It falls under that umbrella, probably demi

[@theturtwig50]

@@Juni_Bowman Absolutely.

[@Mikura39]

Man, coming back here and hearing him say that showing a hidden side of him wouldn’t work when it DID work in Portable with his romance with FeMC. He even said to her, “You’re the only one I can act this way around.” (Does this mean that even Mitsuru doesn’t know he has this side of him?)

[@morpheusbutasasquirtle4431]

*Having a fanbase almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter*

[@renatoreyes2817]

*I CAN ALSO TALK ABOUT SKELETAL STRUCTURES*

[@zenny8877]

"wait, how do you know about that?" "what, you don't know about ikutsuki's cameras in all the rooms?" *"the what"*

[@dayz_matter]

-distant Minako crying-

[@pokespritemaker3]

Ah Akihiko ❤️ My first Persona crush

[@somepersonauser3324]

I still can’t get over on how they are so expressive when they’re speaking to each other.

[@29dejesusjoshuaemmanuelle57]

I didn't realize Junpei is taller than Akihiko.

[@mako_happy]

That is, until portable gets released. Akihiko stops protien and simps on minako

[@margiemargekat]

He doesn’t have a gf becsuse she’s on different multiverse 😂

[@mynameidontknow3701]

Man i swear i want a boyfriend like Akihiko. He's hot

[@georgethehernandez]

I couldn't stop grinning the whole time!

[@Son_Joe_Productions]

I miss Vic… 😢

[@chefbob662]

I came back to compare, and tbh I think the old cast doesn't know what they used to sound like back in the day

[@ohlawd6763]

I do too. I think hes slowly coming back which is nice

[@yosukehanamura49]

Take me, Akihiko.

[@nerothewateruser8030]

Hol up

[@toshi3866]

The 2 best boy's hanging out together makes me so happy

[@Rhetzelle]

Female Protagonist join the chat .. wish they bring back this option .. I wanna romance hot dudes in Persona 5 or Persona 6

[@arcstar8337]

Akihiko:wha how do you know that? *remebers the security cameras* Minato:uhhhhh instinct

[@Zac_Bowman]

There are two reasons he doesn't have a girlfriend: 1- FeMC doesn't exist in this world. Or 2-He's gay. It could be either one.

[@archibaldwilliamsworthiii5880]

Door-kun almost lets slip he’s been watching secret recordings of his friends in the privacy of their own rooms

[@joyurizzzz]

his voice is like honey

[@sierraa.bryant9322]

Because he is waiting for the right time to come along and staying true to himself, just as he should. If only he was real…

[@ThePlasmeticBrother]

Just realized Junpei is Yamcha cept he doesn't die