Where do I begin. It's Joker. The silly man. Bad boy. The prettiest goddamn protagonist ever to grace my eyes.

Though Joker has no "canon" personality, due to being a vessel for the player to imprint upon, from his actions in-game we can assume that he is a sharp, intelligent and above all else, kind young man, who puts his own well-being at risk multiple times to save the lives of strangers.

A lot of fans headcanon Joker to be on the autism spectrum, and playing through the game it's not hard to see why. Slaps roof of inmate, this bad boy can fit so much neurodivergency in it.

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Though the exact reason behind it evades me, Joker gives me very, VERY strong gender envy. Literally I cannot accurately convey the amount of gender his design radiates, all I know is I want to be him so bad. I mean, look at him.

Seriously how is everyone else NOT obsessed with him?

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- On the autism spectrum
- Disaster bisexual
- Intelligent but also so fucking stupid
- The manga name is superior I don't care what the wiki says

A weird cat-like creature the Phantom Thieves encounter in the Metaverse. Oddly enough, he insists he's human! A human boy named Morgana, who claims he was trapped in the Metaverse, and lost his true form to distortion. As a somewhat seasoned (and literal) cat burglar, Morgana takes the Phantom Thieves under his wing and teaches them the many secrets of the Metaverse.

In the real world, Morgana takes on the role of Joker's cat. Just like actual pets and pet owners, the two quickly become inseperable - though Ryuji holds the title of Joker's best friend, it's undeniable that his closest and dearest companion is Morgana.

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- Believes he is the holder of the braincell
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You are in sheer awe of this man's autism swag.

I relate to Yusuke on an almost spiritual level. He's a true artist, pure and simple, who often gets swept up in his own love for his trade. In contrast to his former mentor, money means nothing to him when there is pure, artistic pursuit to be chased, and I view myself in much the same way. The way Yusuke speaks of work and art mirrors closely my own views on the subject.

I once saw a writer refer to writing for Yusuke as a tightrope walk. He has to be aloof, but he's still wise and wellspoken. Yusuke often comes across as a little bundle of contradictions, undeniably kind yet dreadfully blunt in all his actions that often leads his friends to say "I really don't get this guy."

As a neurodivergent creator myself, I find a lot of comfort in Yusuke's character. He's thriving among his friends, who admittedly don't always understand all his quirks and mannerisms, but never exclude or make fun of him for it.

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- Aroace
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If Joker and Yusuke have autism swag prepare yourself for the QUEEN OF AUTISM HERSELF.

Futaba is a certified nerd. Her computer is like a second limb to her, she injects anime directly into her veins, and she speaks exclusively in video game references.

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pink poodle puff...

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A perfectly normal guy.

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Oh, he's a little fucked up, actually. Spoilers ahead!

Goro Akechi, the second Detective Prince. Presented as a well-cultured, intelligent young man, who acts as Joker's equal - both as a rival and as a friend. It really is no wonder they make for such a popular ship, I went into the game mostly blind and left with my jaw on the floor from the sheer amount of chemistry and tension the two of them shared.

But now's not the time for ships, (though I'll be making a seperate page for that if you're interested,) we're talking about Mr. Pancakes himself. Akechi takes on the role of being the Zenigata to the Phantom Thieves' Lupin, present throughout the second act of the game as a threat that slowly emerges from the background, only to become an ally during the leadup to the Casino.

Although the foreshadowing isn't exactly subtle, Akechi is meant to be one of the game's big plot twists. And (big spoilers) Akechi's betrayel is actually pretty alright, if you ignore all the huge red flags the game likes to wave in your face. His inclusion as a playable character is VERY reminiscent of Naoto from Persona 4, the first detective prince. The way Akechi acts towards the Phantom Thieves is, at surface-level, very reminiscent of Naoto's interactions with the Investigation Team, and both of them are all over their respective games' marketing.

Therefore, Akechi's betrayal is a fun subversion of a pre-established concept used before in the series. However, it's undercut a bit by how obvious some of the foreshadowing is, particularly the infamous pancake conversation.

Akechi's true Metaverse costume takes on the look of a prisoner's uniform, which contrasts the theme of freedom established in the Phantom Thieves' attire. I'm a big fan of how his codename takes on all-new meaning after the black mask reveal - and the corvid-esque design of his helmet is just incredible.

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- *i point at him* Gay!

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