Ryuji Sakamoto Fights The System In The Latest ‘Persona 5’ Trailer

Following the reveals of the main character and Ann from the highly anticipated RPG, Persona 5, Ryuji Sakamoto is the next in line to join the Phantom Thieves. Apparently following in the footsteps of such bros as Persona 3‘s Junpei, Yosuke from Persona 4, and Tokyo Mirage Sessions‘ Touma, Ryuji is said to be a true friend who puts the group’s well being before his own.

As a former track star, Ryuji’s dreams were shattered along with his legs when over-training pushed on him by his relentless coach led to a career ending injury before it truly started. Now harboring resentment towards “shitty adults”, he joins the Phantom Thieves as a way to get back at society, and to change it for the better in his own way.

In battle, he wields a pipe just like a bat, beating on any shadows that cross his path. Fitting for someone who has a reputation for being the troublemaker of the team, feel lucky that you aren’t on the other side of the swing.

Voiced by Max Mittelman, (Saitama himself from One Punch Man), here’s some more detail on what went into bringing Ryuji to life. We’ll have to wait until February 14th to hear the final result, and we can hardly wait for it!

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