Makoto Niijima

Origin: Persona 5 (Video Game)

Full Name: Makoto Niijima (Japanese: 新島真)

Nickname(s): “Queen”

Title(s): Student Council President of Shujin Academy, leader of the Phantom Thieves’ Strategy team.

Gender: Female

Age: 17

Race: Human

Nationality: Japanese

Core Identity: The diligent and righteous Student Council President of Shujin Academy who, after uncovering a conspiracy, joins the Phantom Thieves to fight against corruption.

Defining Trait: Intelligent, responsible, strong-willed, initially rigid but grows more empathetic and daring.

Famous Quote: “Justice will prevail! This is the creed of the Phantom Thieves!”

Makoto Niijima. As the stern and highly intelligent Student Council President of Shujin Academy, Makoto Niijima initially appears as a by-the-book enforcer of rules. However, upon discovering the dark secrets plaguing her school and the city, she awakens to her Persona, Johanna, and joins the Phantom Thieves as their strategist. Makoto is incredibly organized and analytical, often taking on the role of the group’s “brains.” Her journey is one of breaking free from expectations and embracing her own sense of justice, becoming a formidable and reliable ally.