Symbolism in Persona 5 Strikers

This video explores the symbolisms behind the two new characters in Persona 5 Strikers: Sophia and Zenkichi
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[@krymo1966]

And after 2 years the legend, the myth, the one and only is back, just a few weeks ago I re-watched your Persona Q videos glad to have u back man

[@jonathanzobel1662]

So if I could comment on something you said. Wolf's greatsword isn't just any greatsword but a German Zweihander. This massive sword was used by infantry to take out enemy cavalry units (knignts on horseback) by swinging low and cutting the horse's legs. One could say that this weapon was used by the lower classes (common infantry) to strike back at the higher classes (well armored and funded knights) kind of how Zenkichi (probably misspelled that) a low-ranking inspector is going after the much higher politicians and businessmen who killed his wife and assisted in the cover up.

[@ForestCal]

why does the persona franchise has an obsession with vehicular manslaughter

[@funninoriginal6054]

Something you could've mentioned in the video: Sophia's "Pandora" isn't the only representation of Pandora in the Persona séries. In contrast to this Pandora, one who represents the hope now finally freed from inside the box, we have Maki's Pandora, aka the final boss of Persona 1, and a being that represent all the evils from the box, turning into a mass of nihilistic desires who's only wish is to end the world. Interestingly, this wasn't the only time a Neo-Persona game would reinterpret a deity that already appeared in P1.

[@shungite8240]

If I had to guess the reason why there’s a bunch of food in the game is because bonding over food is a common practice in some cultures

[@toptextbottomtext6104]

I am a huge Les Mis fan and I was absolutely blown away when I saw Valjean included as a persona! Looking back on Zenkichi's character though, I'm not sure if he really fits that well. Like sure, as you've said there are many parallels with Valjean's journey, but I feel that Javert is a better fit. For example, when Valjean had to choose to turn himself in to save an innocent, it was Javert who suspected he was guilty and became unable to arrest him after someone else had been falsely accused to be Valjean, much like how Zenkichi knew who killed his wife but couldn't do anything after someone else confessed. Also, Zenkichi's awakening is triggered from his resolve to bring justice to a criminal (much like our favorite Inspector Javert), which is very out of character for Valjean who only seems to support retribution when he's on the receiving end (This is the 'merciful saint' who did many stupid things including forgiving his daughter's abuser so long as he left the country). There are other things like that, but what really makes me wonder if he was originally legit supposed to have Javert is his codename Wolf, which is an animal that Javert is very commonly likened to but has very weak association with Valjean. Despite all that, there is of course another parallel with Valjean that is honestly my favorite. You talked about Cosette and Marius, but it's also worth noting that Marius will eventually join a group of revolutionaries because he believes he'll never see Cosette again. Once Valjean finds out about Cosette's feelings, he ends up joining the group of revolutionaries too in order to protect him. This mirrors Akane's unfortunate crush on Joker/admiration of the revolutionary phantom thieves and Zenkichi's joining of the phantom thieves, but again he has completely different motivations from his literary counterpart.

[@MoreOre563]

Glad to see you back! I loved your P4 Symbolism, I often come back to it for how memorable it is. Can't wait to see what more content you make in the future!

[@a9ollo653]

Noce video! I noticed some things about Akechi, Sumire, and Maruki from Persona 5 Royal, actually. *SPOILERS FOR P5R!!!* Akechi’s Black Mask form is somewhat of a reflection of his Crow form, with him now being a black night instead of a white one. Also, his third tier Persona, Hereward, is interesting is interesting in that it’s the only third tier that isn’t a version of the user’s first tier, being a totally different person than Robin Hood. Finally, it could be assumed that Robin Hood’s design is based off of Superman, while Hereward is Batman. Second is Sumire. Her outfit is heavily based off of Joker’s, possibly referencing how much she relies on him. Her Persona, Cendrillon, is supposed to be Cinderella, specifically at the beginning of her story. Cinderella’s real name is Ella, but has taken the name of Cinderella, referencing how Sumire took Kasumi’s identity. Her second tier represents her change, and her third tier, Ella, represents how she has accepted who she is. Her rapier could be a parallel to Joker’s knife, but with a more exquisite twist. (I do t think exquisite is the best word to describe it, but I couldn’t think of a better word) Her outfit most notably contains a leotard, often used for gymnastics. Finally, we have Maruki. His golden outfit could be someone using a bright, flashy color to guide others, but I feel like that’s a stretch. His Persona, Azathoth, was regarded as the strongest being in H. P. Lovecraft’s stories, of which everything was created, even creature such as Cuthulu, Nyarlathothep, and Yog-Sogoth. (I probably missed one of those) This represents how he made his own world, how he created it all. I tried to understand who Adam Kadmon was, but my small brain could only understand a small part, and that is I think he was some kind of prototype of man. That’s all I got. Again, great video!

[@a9ollo653]

How the heck did I misspell “nice”…?

[@AnimeAngel88]

I gotta say thank you for making this and the other P5 symbolism videos. They really made me stop and think about how I created my own character for P5, including her costumes.

[@obiwaniori9913]

I've been waiting for this! I'm so glad to see new videos from you!

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[@jakubkatrnak6756]

God do I love symbolism in games, thanks for the well-put-together video

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[@smallestastronaut1140]

Yes yo yo were once a weapon long ago people would take a big stone and tied it with straw, grass or other things from nature, then they would hide in a tree and throw to rock on nearby animals for food, and if they missed the straw/grass string would role up for another shot

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[@suisui7481]

glad you are back, you have been missed

[@autumnsphere7581]

I love your persona videos

[@pendragonxt3674]

Yeah. It has only one flaw. It doesn’t feature Akechi or Sumire. About them, what’s Sumire’s symbolism?

[@silentspirit8923]

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[@briyte7235]

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[@paolocalapatia6401]

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[@katlynwebb5755]

When I saw Zenkichi's outfit I thought it was more Western then Highwayman.

[@KaiserVarius]

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[@hadriennogueira3726]

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[@diaborodevil3161]

We need more ai persona wielders whose initial persona is a weapon but there evolved persona is more symbolic

[@zenchantrelle9779]

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[@RudyG.Numpad]

This deserves an entire celebration

[@derykjames620]

I wonder what Wolf's evolved Persona is?

[@adrianarballo179]

It's been a while since you've uploaded.

[@nguyendanny2182]

0:00 So the 4th time

[@iamspotpanda]

Oh wait you're back! Good! I thought you quit after the Social Link series!

[@hgv7964]

will you do a symbolism on the persona 5 royal content they added with the third semester?

[@SIDLAK9]

I wonder if he will do a symbolism review of Persona 5 Royal since there is Sumire and everyone's 3rd tier personas.

[@shonntheghost3745]

And when judgement shined down upon us all. We still showed to be unworthy of such greatness. The return of the almighty.

[@astaldo]

A note - Gnosticism is heretical in Catholicism. It is not a type of Catholicism. I'm not entirely sure it can be classified as Christian either.

[@leonchau345]

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[@zenchantrelle9779]

Can you do a video on personaQ2?

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[@cfogarty07]

Can we get persona 3 and royal

[@butlerstudio7857]

Do you plan on doing doing sumire from p5 royal

[@bingo784]

What about Sumire and Maruki from P5R?