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Joker Persona 5 - Figures

Typical of the Persona series , the Persona 5 protagonist doesn't really have a standalone personality. Instead, their personality is determined by the player's actions and dialogue choices. However, like his Phantom Thief alias, Joker , the personality of a confident, deviant prankster shines through. Joker's design embodies the sharp, almost pulp-like style that made Persona 5 so visually memorable. When it comes to action figures, Joker has some stiff competition with such a diverse female supporting cast. However, the Phantom Thief still sneaks in a lot, even in his civilian guise. Here are three of the most dynamic and ultra-cool Phantom Thief Joker figures: "ArtFXJ Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight Hero & Morgana," "Persona 5 the Animation Ren Amamiya 1/7 Scale Figure," and "figma Persona 5 Joker Re-Run."

ArtFXJ Persona 5: Starlight Dance Hero and Morgana Figure

Kotobukiya showcases its expert sculpting abilities in this scale figure of the dancing protagonist and Morgana. The pose is based on the Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight cover, with the protagonist moving in the foreground. The protagonist wears the Shujin blazer and pants, but with a black graphic tee instead of the school turtleneck. He accessorizes with red accents, such as the bandana peeking out from under his blazer and gloves. The dynamic movement of the piece is conveyed by the bandana and blazer flying off with momentum. Morgana joins the protagonist in a dance, wearing a large white graphic tee, a treasure-shaped crown, and a matching red bandana around her neck. For added dimension, the figure comes on a stand that mimics broken glass.

Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Sculptors:
Hero: Saki Asada
Morgane: Koei Matsumoto
Features: Painted, non-articulated, 1/8 scale figure with base
Materials: PVC (phthalate-free), ABS
Height (approx.): 250 mm | 9.8"

Persona 5 the Animation Ren Amamiya 1/7 Scale Figure

This Soul Wing scale figure shows the protagonist, Ren Amamiya, in his true form, sitting quietly at a school desk. He wears his Shujin Academy uniform of a blazer, shirt, and dark plaid pants. Ren sits at his school desk with his right foot propped up on the chair in front of him. The desk and chair adopt the minimalist, metallic appearance typical of Shujin Academy in the anime. His left arm supports his slight bend as he lowers his glasses slightly to glance at the viewer. His schoolbag hangs from the desk's side hook, zipped shut to show that Mona isn't hiding inside. The small carvings on Ren's bag straps, pockets, and shoelaces demonstrate a high level of attention to detail. The paintwork is also notable for the clean, parallel lines of the plaid pants and the curvature of the Shujin crest.

Manufacturer: Soul Wing
Sculptor: June
Features: Painted, non-articulated, 1/7 scale PVC and ABS figure with stand
Height (approx.): 240 mm | 9.4"

Persona 5 Joker Re-Run Figure

The Joker looks so fast and handsome in this action figure from Max Factory's figma line. His Phantom Thief disguise has been reproduced with a combination of articulated joints and flexible plastic to maintain the Joker's striking silhouette in any pose. His long jacket, in particular, can be manipulated to create dramatic scenes. The paint details on his jacket convey a thick leather texture, contrasting with the smooth look of the fabric of his pants and gloves. The figure comes with three face plates: a neutral expression, a smile, and a wide, mischievous grin. Additional accessories include the Joker's melee knife, a silver pistol, and optional hand pieces. There is also an interchangeable front hair piece for posing him wearing his mask. Importantly, the Joker comes with a small figure of his right-hand woman, Morgana, in her Metaverse appearance.

Manufacturer: Max Factory
Sculptor: Max Factory (SF354, Taizou)
Features: Painted, articulated, non-scale ABS and PVC figure with optional parts and stand
Height (approx.): 150 mm | 5.9"

About Joker

Joker is the metaverse alias of the protagonist of Persona 5. The protagonist, also known as Akira or Ren Amamiya in the anime, finds himself in Tokyo after getting into trouble with the law. He stays with a family friend, the irritable Sojiro Sakura. On his way to school, a strange app starts on his phone. He and a classmate stumble upon a strange castle-like version of their school building and eventually learn that this space is called the Metaverse. That night, he wakes up in a jail cell with two guards and a strange man welcoming him into the Velvet Room. The protagonist learns that he is part of a contract through which he can undergo a strange "rehabilitation" to avoid destruction as a "prisoner of fate." Over time, he becomes the leader of a group of rebellious teenagers who enter the Metaverse to change the hearts of corrupt adults.

Other important characters in Persona 5

Morgana is a mysterious creature whose ties to the Metaverse are unknown. Morgana himself does not remember his past and teams up with Joker and his friends to trigger his memories. In the Metaverse, Morgana appears as a bipedal, cat-like creature with a large, round head and a yellow scarf around his neck. In the real world, he takes the appearance of an ordinary tuxedo cat. Despite his amnesia and confused identity, Morgana insists that he is truly human. He lives with Joker, and the two form a strong bond as they venture into the Metaverse together.

Igor is the owner of the Velvet Room, a recurring liminal space in the Persona series that exists somewhere between dream and reality. Igor's involvement allows the protagonist to create different personas and learn more about their journey. In Persona 5, the Velvet Room takes on the appearance of a prison, with Igor as warden. He judges the protagonist's progress on the path to rehabilitation.