Scooters
Scooters are a mechanic in Persona 4 Golden.
Overview
During a new story scene added in Persona 4 Golden, Yosuke and the protagonist make plans to get scooters and ride to Okina. After, scooters become a gameplay mechanic that are tied to unlocks and skills.
Mechanics by Game
Persona 4 Golden
Okina and Shichiri Beach
After unlocking scooters on June 9th, the protagonist can take his scooter for a ride while it is parked outside the Dojima Residence. Taking it on three short rides unlocks Okina. With Courage rank 3, the protagonist can also go on longer rides. Going on three longer rides will unlock Shichiri Beach. After unlocking each location, the protagonist will be able to access those areas. Access is required for some quests.
| Ride | Requirement | Stat Gain | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ride around the neighborhood #1 | — | Courage +3 | — |
| Ride around the neighborhood #2 | — | Courage +3 | — |
| Ride around the neighborhood #3 | — | — | Unlock Okina |
| Ride somewhere far away #1 | Courage Rank 3 | Courage +3 | — |
| Ride somewhere far away #2 | Courage Rank 3 | Courage +3 | — |
| Ride somewhere far away #3 | Courage Rank 3 | Courage +3 | Unlock Shichiri Beach |
Cavalry Attacks
- Main article: Follow-Up Attacks
Once party members are Social Link rank 3, they will unlock follow-up attacks if they are in the party. After party members start getting scooters, they can offer to do a follow-up called a cavalry attack when they are not in the party and an All-Out Attack fails to finish off the enemy Shadows. Yosuke's unlocks on July 25th, the rest of the party besides Naoto's unlocks on August 23rd, and Naoto's unlocks on October 24th. The cavalry attacks have the same effects as their regular follow-ups.
Skills
On specific dates, party members will be parked on their scooters outside of Moel Gas Station with the very first being Yosuke on August 26th. On this day, the protagonist can go on a ride with them to the beach during warm weather or a hot springs during cold weather. Talking about the past will allow them to re-learn an old skill, while looking towards the future will let them learn a new skill. There are up to five new skills that each party member can learn. Rise does not learn skills, but taking her on rides increases how much All-Out Attack damage the party does when she joins in.
| Character | Dates | Skill 1 | Skill 2 | Skill 3 | Skill 4 | Skill 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yosuke | 8/26, 9/20, 9/27, 10/26, 11/1, 11/15, 11/25, 1/17, 1/27, 2/1 |
Panic Boost | Megido | Green Wall | Makara Break | Diarahan |
| Chie | 9/7, 9/11, 9/21, 9/28, 10/23,[a] 11/9, 11/16, 1/15, 1/18, 1/25, 1/29 |
Hama | Mind Slice | Hamaon | Tetra Break | Bufudyne |
| Yukiko | 8/28, 9/19, 9/24, 9/30, 10/16, 11/2, 11/12, 11/27, 1/14, 1/21, 2/3 |
Valiant Dance | Matarunda | Red Wall | Spirit Drain | Mind Charge |
| Kanji | 9/5, 9/13, 9/23, 10/3, 10/21, 10/24, 11/8, 11/22, 1/13, 1/24, 1/30 |
Media | Atom Smasher | Blue Wall | Fast Heal | Mediarama |
| Rise | 9/4, 9/12, 9/19, 9/22, 9/29, 10/20, 10/23,[b] 11/14, 11/23, 1/11, 1/16, 1/31 |
All-Out Boost | ||||
| Teddie | 9/3, 9/25, 10/2, 10/13, 11/7, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 1/23, 1/28, 2/4 |
Dekunda | Life Drain | Mustard Bomb | White Wall | Evade Physical |
| Naoto | 10/31, 11/13, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/5 | Bufudyne | Ziodyne | Tetraja | Myriad Arrows | Angelic Grace |
Models
After building the initial six robot models from Marutake Hobby Shop, the owner will start giving the protagonist scooter models to build that are based on the party's scooters. These can be displayed on the protagonist's three-tier shelf in the Dojima Residence. Each scooter takes 2 time slots to build.
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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
One of Teddie's items added for Arena Ultimax is a scooter key. If Teddie interacts with it, it will summon the protagonist's scooter from Golden that goes from on end of the screen and back.
Game Appearances
Persona 4 Golden
Scooters come up on June 8th as part of Yosuke's "Operation Up Close and Personal". After, the protagonist talks to his uncle at night time and inquires about getting a scooter license. As the protagonist is 16 or older, Dojima cannot stop him from getting one. The day after, the protagonist gets his license and Dojima hands over his old scooter to use. On June 15th, Yosuke, the protagonist, and Kanji ride to Okina and are unsuccessful at picking up girls. By July 25th, Yosuke's scooter has finally been fixed and he asks the Investigation Team if they want to go somewhere during summer break. The girls decide to get their scooter licenses as well so they can go to the beach together, which they end up doing one month later on August 23rd.
Since Kanji is only 15 and Teddie only came to reality in June, the two of them use a bicycle and skates instead of scooters.
Anime Appearances
Persona 4 The Golden Animation
In episode 2 of the anime, Dojima and Adachi present Yu with Dojima's old scooter. Yu uses it to go to Okina and later the beach. In the audio dramas, Yu ends up getting a part-time job to get money to maintain his new scooter.
Sound Drama Appearances
Persona 4 Golden Drama CD Vol. 2
During March, the Investigation Team plans to ride their scooters to the beach again, this time with Naoto. Despite being 16, Kanji still has no scooter license, and Rise wonders out loud if he failed the license test.
Trivia
- Yosuke, Chie, Yukiko, Rise, and Naoto's scooters all have license plates with their birthdates. The protagonist's scooter has a license plate with Persona 4's release date.
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese
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バイク Baiku | Motorbike, motorcycle |
Gallery
Persona 4 Golden
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The protagonist and Yosuke with their new scooters -
Party member available for a scooter ride in Persona 4 Golden -
Options to relearn old skills or learn new skills -
The protagonist's scooter -
Yosuke's scooter -
Chie's scooter -
Yukiko's scooter -
Kanji's "scooter" / granny bike -
Rise's scooter -
Teddie's "scooter" / roller skates -
Naoto's scooter -
Silver Scooter plastic model -
Orange Scooter plastic model -
Light Blue Scooter plastic model -
Red Scooter plastic model -
Pink Scooter plastic model -
Blue Scooter plastic model
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
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Teddie's scooter key sprite -
Teddie's scooter sprite
Notes
- ↑ On October 23rd, if her Social Link is lower than max rank, she will call you first, and you must reject her invite for her to appear on her scooter. If her Social Link is maxed out, then Rise will call instead.
- ↑ On October 23rd, if Chie's Social Link is lower than max rank, then Rise will not be available for a scooter ride. If Chie's Social Link is maxed out, then Rise will call instead, and you must reject Rise for her to appear on her scooter.
References
- General
- "Chapter 1: Systems", Persona 4 The Golden: The Complete Guide, Dengeki Playstation Editorial Staff. Published by Kadokawa (2012). Japanese. p. 43. ISBN-13: 978-4048866637.