PERSONA5 the Animation 1x23

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The students of Shujin High unanimously vote for Akechi to appear as a guest speaker at the culture festival. Despite the clear danger to this, Makoto follows through with it to gain more information. On the day of the festival, Akechi reveals that he knows of the Phantom Thieves' identities, explaining that he awakened his own Persona while up against the man in the black mask. Offering to help clear their names, Akechi asks for the gang's help in triggering a change in Sae's heart with the group to disband afterwards.

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1. Next week already...

2. And ain't it weird it's on weekdays?

3. The media won't pay as much attention that way, right?

4. Yeah, I guess.

5. BALLOT BOX

6. "Goro Akechi."

7. "Akechi-kun."

8. Another one for Akechi.

9. Most of these are for him, too.

10. Hey.

11. I was hoping you could help here, too.

12. I'm gatherin' info.

13. Mishima is workin' hard on the Phan-Site.

14. The totals are in.

15. And we have a result.

16. GORO AKECHI

17. For the culture festival's special guest, first place is Goro Akechi.

18. Normally, it'd be some singer or idol!

19. "Do something about the Phantom Thieves already."

20. "We can't count on the cops, so this is a job for a great detective."

21. Everyone's been anxious since that school-wide interrogation.

22. But still, Akechi of all people? What are we gonna do?

23. Wouldn't that put us at risk?

24. What should we do, Mako-chan?

25. Makoto.

26. It'd be best to avoid inviting such a clear danger upon ourselves.

27. GORO AKECHI

28. It's gotten much cooler, hasn't it?

29. Indeed, it's much more bearable.

30. By the way, is he a student? Such a hard worker.

31. Yes, he certainly is.

32. Japanese society may seem prosperous, but that's only on the surface.

33. There are no jobs, security or savings.

34. The youth that will lead us into the future cannot imagine what it holds for them.

35. I've thought it over, and I've considered inviting Akechi-kun to attend.

36. Seriously?

37. Weren't you talkin' about how you didn't wanna draw danger to us?

38. I understand it's dangerous.

39. But without a powerful source of intel, we won't win against the police network.

40. And I can no longer rely on my sister.

41. We're going to use Akechi?

42. That's really bold for you, Makoto.

43. He's cautious of how we are going to act.

44. I think we can take advantage of that.

45. What are our odds?

46. Less than favorable, unfortunately.

47. But we can no longer afford to hesitate.

48. How do we get in touch with him? We don't have his contact info, right?

49. We have all the data from the prosecutor's PC! Finding his number should be easy!

50. You blow me away.

51. I'll try calling him today.

52. Let's just hope he responds.

53. 6. Kakeru Someno 7. Ren Amamiya 8. Shota Ogura

54. Now of course, if there is proof of a relationship between the charges and the actions,

55. Did you hear back from Akechi?

56. No.

57. The culture festival is tomorrow. Will this work out?

58. then even the Phantom Thieves will be publicly prosecuted.

59. I'll ask him to give us a response by today.

60. Hey, Amamiya!

61. What were you looking at just now?

62. Is that how you act in class?

63. What was that divine dodge?

64. Is he a ninja?

65. Welcome home.

66. What are you doing here?

67. What am I doing?

68. I just came for some coffee.

69. Oh, right. Since I'm here, how about a rematch?

70. It doesn't surprise me that people say our country is lethargic.

71. We've let these Phantom Thieves run amok.

72. We'll soon be working out a plan at a bipartisan assembly.

73. What's wrong?

74. Lengthy consideration at this stage of the game isn't required.

75. These criminals enacting this "social reform" are the ones most deserving of reformation.

76. Answering to the interest of the people as hastily as possible is my natural duty as a politician.

77. In a law-abiding country, there is no room to let rogues run free.

78. Now this guy makes sense.

79. He's as straight as an arrow and charismatic as they come.

80. About time someone we can trust stepped up.

81. Rogues, huh? Well, that must be how he sees it.

82. However, that is ignorant of their true nature.

83. True nature?

84. The Phantom Thieves and whoever's causing the terroristic psychotic breakdown cases...

85. I don't believe they're one in the same.

86. For example, what if the Phantom Thieves were only trying to change people's hearts?

87. Even if they aren't innocent, that really changes your perception of them, doesn't it?

88. It seems you've become a Phantom Thieves supporter.

89. Maybe it's hope?

90. I was thinking, if that's really what they are,

91. then maybe our goals aren't that dissimilar.

92. Checkmate.

93. It looks like you've improved a bit.

94. Maybe you found a good teacher?

95. A shogi teacher, yes.

96. You really are interesting.

97. You're always just a few steps ahead of me.

98. Thanks for the coffee.

99. About that offer from your school...

100. I've decided to accept it, after all.

101. I'll see you then.

102. Wait a second, what do you mean, Akechi-kun?

103. In other words, I believe the recent series of suspicious deaths

104. is unrelated to the actions of the Phantom Thieves.

105. But you were the first one to caution everyone about them, yes?

106. This doesn't change the fact that they are indeed a dangerous group.

107. That said, there are still many questions to be answered...

108. I suspect there is more to this.

109. It's packed.

110. There's definitely a lot more people than last year.

111. Well, like it or not, this place got famous.

112. Plus, we got Akechi as a guest.

113. I wonder if police officers in plain clothes are here.

114. There probably are.

115. Guys, be careful about what you discuss.

116. That said, try to act normal instead of being anxious.

117. We won't draw suspicion that way.

118. Then for today, let's have fun! Normal fun.

119. Wh-What's normal?

120. Can switching to fun mode be so easy?

121. Besides, it's hard to have fun when you're broke.

122. Haru.

123. Wh-What?

124. Let's have fun.

125. Right.

126. All right! Let's hit every booth here!

127. Welcome!

128. This'll make you faster!

129. VR EXPERIENCE

130. HAUNTED HOUSE

131. I'll unmask you!

132. The hell you doin'?

133. Scary!

134. It's a habit.

135. Welcome home!

136. Welcome to Maid Takoyaki!

137. It really is good to be young.

138. Aw, man!

139. Can you believe we actually got maids at the school?

140. They're like genuine English parlor maids...

141. Spot on to the details!

142. And there's lot of stuff on the menu.

143. Takoyaki, huh?

144. Sliced bonito flakes, dancing in the steam...

145. Beautiful.

146. We heard rumors of the Phantom Thieves on our way here.

147. That can't be helped. Just don't let them bother you.

148. And with surprising synergy, there's a sellout crowd for Akechi's guest spot.

149. Ironically, that's too close for comfort for me to even smile about.

150. Thank you for the wait. Russian takoyaki, hot off the griddle!

151. I could totally hear the microwave.

152. Here's the Russian!

153. Russian?

154. Well, one of these has a "special something" inside.

155. It's obviously the bright red one.

156. Oh, everyone's all here.

157. Akechi!

158. The panel isn't until tomorrow...

159. I came to check out the venue.

160. I can't make any mistakes since a lot of people will be present.

161. But I'm hungry and can't decide what to get.

162. That looks good.

163. Mind if I have one of these?

164. Go ahead.

165. Yeah, it's quite deli—

166. Jeez, in one bite...

167. My throat... This is...

168. My stomach... It burns!

169. A-Are you okay?

170. I-I-I'm fine!

171. I just... love spicy food. I... I love it.

172. Hey, I think this guy broke.

173. Think I'll... head home now... S-See you... t-tomorrow.

174. What was that?

175. The popular detective, right?

176. He may be surprisingly ditzy...

177. He's cunning.

178. Yeah.

179. Oh, excuse me.

180. The politician...

181. I'm not a politician anymore. Strictly speaking.

182. I make speeches in front of the station, so come and listen if you feel inclined.

183. See you.

184. I can't wait!

185. Our guest today is Goro Akechi.

186. Shujin Academy Culture Festival Special Guest "Closing in on the Phantom Thieves' Identities!" Goro Akechi

187. I'm Akechi. Thank you for coming today.

188. I thought we'd start with a brief overview of what you do as a detective—

189. Over here! I have a question!

190. So did the Phantom Thieves off our school principal or not?

191. I hear you came to investigate that.

192. That may be none of our business,

193. but are you able to answer that question?

194. If you don't mind my hypothesis...

195. Just this once.

196. First, the reason I came here.

197. It was merely because I accepted an invitation to be a guest.

198. It was not because of an investigation, so sorry to disappoint.

199. Besides...

200. I never believed the Phantom Thieves murdered anyone in the first place.

201. But...

202. But until now, you've accused the Phantom Thieves of committing crimes.

203. So why?

204. How are you so positive that they haven't committed murder?

205. Are you used to interrogating people? It's as if you're a prosecutor.

206. Pardon me. This is something I've personally been interested in.

207. Every person whose heart they changed have truly been criminals, including Okumura.

208. So why was he the only one who needed to be killed?

209. Why is that?

210. I must admit, I couldn't deduce a reason.

211. That's why I believe the Phantom Thieves are not responsible for that case.

212. And if, hypothetically,

213. the Phantom Thieves are the ones I know of, I can't possibly imagine they would kill anyone.

214. Know of?

215. Yes. I have my own conclusions...

216. to the identities of the Phantom Thieves.

217. You're not going to ask me who they are?

218. May I ask you that?

219. It's only my personal opinion, so I don't mind.

220. Then I'll ask you.

221. Who do you think the Phantom Thieves are, Akechi-san?

222. They're people you all know quite well. The identities of the Phantom Thieves are...

223. Oh, that's mine. My apologies.

224. I'm sorry, I have to take this.

225. Would you mind if we continue in about ten minutes or so?

226. Th-Then we'll take a short break.

227. Is there a room I may use?

228. There's the PE faculty office.

229. I want you to come, too. There's a matter I wish to discuss.

230. Your friends will come too, right?

231. You set this up?

232. We only have ten minutes.

233. PE FACULTY OFFICE

234. That's from Okumura Foods...

235. I-It's a hoax!

236. I have video footage as well.

237. Please, let's not feign ignorance.

238. I've had my eye on all of you ever since this.

239. And eventually, I got involved and set foot...

240. into that world.

241. I've only been able to enter it at will just recently.

242. Thanks to that, I can say with certainty that you guys don't murder people.

243. What do you mean?

244. Someone else was targeting his life.

245. Who was it?

246. I couldn't identify his face. He had on a black mask, after all.

247. He shot at me the moment he noticed me.

248. Naturally, I fought back desperately.

249. "I can't die in a place like this. I just have to survive!"

250. When those thoughts overcame me, I awakened to that power.

251. Persona...

252. That's right. That's what you guys call the power.

253. So there really is a man in a black mask...

254. Yes. And he's committed other murders.

255. However, the police have decided that the Phantom Thieves did it.

256. They're arrest you at this rate.

257. To hell with that! No way I'm goin' along with it!

258. So then, what are we supposed to do?

259. The other side is thoroughly prepared.

260. Everything has been built up, one thing after another.

261. We can't easily disprove their case.

262. I would like us to strike a deal. I may be able to save you from this situation.

263. A deal?

264. Yes. I would like you to help me investigate the truth.

265. And if we decline?

266. Then I think I'll inform the police about you, along with the photos I showed you.

267. You're blackmailing us—

268. You can think of it that way if you like.

269. But myself or even all of you can't stop what's coming.

270. So you want our help?

271. Yes. In return, I'll turn a blind eye to what you've done.

272. Those are the conditions.

273. Well, I'm sure it's difficult to answer right away.

274. I'm not telling you to decide at the moment. Take your time to think it over.

275. It was definitely worth coming today.

276. About that, sorry. Would it be acceptable to end the panel here?

277. Your reason for inviting me was because you wanted intel, correct?

278. You saw right through it...

279. Well, I am a detective.

280. My apologies. An emergency at work came up.

281. Unfortunately, I must end my presentation here.

282. Dammit! He had complete control over us!

283. What's done is done. All we can do now is make up our minds.

284. To think it would come to this...

285. How's the investigation progressing?

286. Nothing leading to a firm conviction yet...

287. This is troublesome.

288. Without any results, my superiors won't be satisfied.

289. Three more months... No, just one more month.

290. Very well, one month...

291. Any longer than that, I won't be able to cover for you.

292. Understood.

293. What the hell is this?

294. Wanted with 30 million yen reward? What is this, a comic book?

295. We're finally being treated as actual criminals...

296. They're obviously acting rashly.

297. Mako-chan...

298. Here come the police again.

299. We're up a creek here.

300. What should we do?

301. Akechi-kun!

302. Hello. Thank you for yesterday.

303. So I'd like to get your answer.

304. About the deal, right?

305. Fine. We want to hear more details.

306. All right, tonight.

307. A bounty for information, as well as an arrest warrant...

308. I don't think Sae-san made sound judgment there.

309. She seems really flustered.

310. The cops have nothing on us. No way they can make an arrest.

311. But their preparations are moving right along.

312. Enough self-gratification. Get on with it.

313. I'll get to the point.

314. I want to trigger a change of heart in Sae-san

315. I've already discovered that she has a Palace.

316. You already suspected that before, right?

317. Hence why you approached us.

318. Given Sae-san's current state, I wouldn't put it past her to fabricate evidence.

319. It's possible that someone unrelated will be set up as the culprit.

320. The only solution to this is for my sister to come to her senses.

321. If she's in her right mind, she can stop this situation.

322. And changing Sae-san's heart will be to protect her as well.

323. How's that?

324. If Okumura's murderer finds out that she's responsible for the investigation,

325. what do you think would happen?

326. I'm certain they'll aim for her life.

327. She's the perfect target to place blame on the Phantom Thieves.

328. There is also one more merit in changing Sae-san's heart.

329. It'll be a warning to not mess with us.

330. They can't go public if someone in the investigation has a change of heart.

331. It would show their corruption.

332. There's a good chance they'd hold off on pursuing you further.

333. All that's left after that is for me to discover who the true culprit is.

334. Then that would clear us of suspicion?

335. You're going to tell us to announce our disbandment once the real culprit is arrested?

336. Certainly, there'd be no more suspicions then.

337. What do you say? Not a bad deal for either of us.

338. It's a well-made plan.

339. It even takes putting an end to our team into consideration.

340. I'm flattered to hear that.

341. Why are you willing to do all this? Akechi-kun, why do you seek justice?

342. Good question.

343. A sickening adult...

344. My contempt for him drives my sense of justice.

345. It isn't some grand reason like society's sake or some lofty ideal.

346. It's simply an absurd grudge... and extremely personal.

347. That kind of reminds me of us.

348. Maybe that's why I thought that I could ask this of you...

349. Will you help me?

350. We will.

351. I look forward to it. The Phantom Thieves' final mission.

352. Mako-chan...

353. I'm fine.

354. I bet part of the reason I joined the Phantom Thieves is for this moment.

355. Now that it's settled, let's kick some ass!

356. Good thinking. I'm sick of being a punching bag lately.

357. Yeah! There's plenty of asses for us to kick.

358. So you guys better stay focused!

359. A talking cat?

360. Well, the Metaverse does exist,

361. so maybe I shouldn't argue it.

362. Right.

363. It seems the time has come to determine your fate.

364. You're about to reach the end of your rehabilitation, Inmate.

365. The situation is changing with each passing moment.

366. What kind of conclusion awaits you in the end?

367. I look forward to finding out.