Makoto Niijima [Persona 5] – Character Profile

Origin: Persona 5 (Video Game Series – Buy on Amazon 🛒)

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.

Persona & Appearance

Character: Makoto Niijima
Arcana: Priestess
Appearance: Makoto is presented as a high school student characterized by her long, dark hair and a notably serious demeanor. She is frequently seen in her school uniform, which comprises a blazer and skirt, a visual representation of her disciplined and focused personality.

Abilities & Skills

Makoto possesses a range of abilities that significantly augment her combat effectiveness:

Baton Pass: Grants her the capability to transfer her turn to another Baton Pass user following a successful hit.
Follow Up: Allows her to execute an attack on an enemy after Joker’s turn, delivering supplementary damage.
Shadow Calculus: Unlocks the strategic advantage of viewing enemy skills and potential item drops during battles.

Love Life

Players have the opportunity to cultivate a romantic relationship with Makoto through the confidant system. This progression necessitates making specific dialogue choices during interactions to accrue cooperation points. Key elements to consider include:

Interaction Locations: Makoto can typically be found situated in front of the Student Council Office or outside the school gates
Available Days: She is accessible during daytime hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and can be engaged with throughout the day on rainy days.
Gift Suggestions: To foster favor and impress her, thoughtful gifts such as a Mini Cactus, a Fountain Pen, or a Book Cover are recommended.

By diligently nurturing this relationship, players can unlock unique character-specific skills and deepen their overall connection with Makoto.