Persona 5: The Phantom X throws you right into the mix pretty quick. You need to slap a name on your protagonist early on. Grab a pen—or, y’know, metaphorically—and fill that worksheet. If you’ve been around the block with Persona games, you might’ve heard of the “official” protagonist names. Maybe you’re like, “Gotta keep it canon.”
So here’s the scoop: the game’s pretty chill with the default name being filled out, but maybe you ninja-deleted it or something. Don’t sweat it; I’ll break down what the P5X protagonist’s “official” name is in a sec.
Now, in the Japanese version, our main dude goes by Nagisa Kamishiro. Bit of a hiccup, though. The English game squishes it to Nagisa Kamisiro. Why? Dunno, game logic. But hey, if you wanna mix it up, go wild. Call him Zoo Smell if you’re feeling cheeky. Just remember, both first and last name ought to match up unless you’re cool with being, like, a partial Zoo.
Oh, heads up! Since it’s an online thing, your name is basically your whole identity out there. Avoid being one of fifty Nagisas running around. It’s like naming your dog “Dog.” Anyway—wait. What was I saying? Yeah! Pick something your pals will spot easily if you’re planning on ramping up that friend list.
But what is “canon” anyway? It’s all over the map. I mean, Persona characters keep swapping names like they’re trying on hats. P4 protagonist? Manga says Souji Seta, but ask the anime, it’s Yu Narukami. Persona 5’s main guy? Akira Kurusu in the manga, yet Ren Amamiya in Persona 5 Royal. Ren works, sure, but to me? Akira, all the way!
Nagisa might be the next name juggle. Who knows what’s brewing in the media cauldron? I’m just sticking with what they tossed us in the beta.
Switcheroo time! If you went Nagisa—or even our recommended Zoo Smell—and it’s rubbing you the wrong way, no worries. Change it once, no charge! But if you’re indecisive—you’ll need 200 Meta Jewels for every name flip after. They’re kinda the game’s “bling bling” currency you get while playing.
To switch things up, just poke your profile icon in the top menu—after you’ve waded a bit into the story, naturally. Tap those three little dots hanging above your icon like they own the place to find the name change option. Simple-ish, right?
