This page covers gameplay information of Tohru Adachi across the Persona series.
Social Link
In Persona 4 Golden, Adachi's Jester Social Link can be started on May 13th at Junes after unlocking it by talking to Dojima at home on as early as May 12th. If his Social Link is not rank 6 by November 1st, then the player will be unable to progress it further. Maxing out Adachi's Social Link results in him giving the protagonist a key item which allow the fusion of Magatsu-Izanagi.
Availability
Unlike other player-initiated Social Links, which are scheduled for a usual set of weekdays, Adachi is only available for Social Link activities on very specific dates.[1] Additionally, no one can be inside of the TV.
| Month
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Date
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| May
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13, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
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| June
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5, 10, 11, 15, 26, 28
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| July
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2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 24, 25
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| August
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23, 25
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| September
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1, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 30
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| October
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6, 12, 21, 24, 26
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| November
|
1
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On these days, you can find him at the Junes entrance in daytime, and at Moel Gas Station at nighttime. His rank 1-2 and 6 events take place during the afternoon, and his rank 3-5 events take place during night. Additionally, due to the protagonist having commitments during the daytime on June 15th, August 23rd, September 1st, and October 6th, the protagonist will only be able to talk to Adachi at night on those four dates and only be able to do his rank up events that take place at evening.
Lastly, even though Adachi's rank ups swap between day and night, he can only do one Social Link rank up per day. If the protagonist reaches rank 2 with him during the afternoon, he will not be available that same night for the rank 3 event.
Unavailability at Night / Hangouts
If the protagonist lacks the points to rank up with him, Adachi has generic afternoon-only hangouts to go cabbage shopping at Junes which grants 10 Social Link points. He has no generic night time hangout despite also being available at night. If interacted with at night when not ready to rank up and on one of his available nights, the protagonist will not receive the usual message about how their relationship with him is not ready to advance yet or the prompt to hang out with him. This can give the misleading impression that he is unavailable that night when he really just needs more rank up points.
Rank Up Points
| Adachi's Social Link Ranks
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| Rank
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Requirement(s)
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| 1
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0 points
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| 2
|
0 points
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| 3
|
10 points
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| 4
|
15 points
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| 5
|
20 points
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| 6
|
30 points
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| 7
|
After Heaven
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| 8
|
December 3rd
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| 9
|
After Magatsu Inaba
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| 10
|
March 20th
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Rank Up Events
For information about point multipliers during rank up events and other events, see the Social Link mechanics page. Point values for answers will be given as the protagonist is not carrying a matching Persona.
| Jester Rank 1
|
| Response |
Base PointsNumber of rank points earned with response |
Notes
|
| It's not like the city at all.
|
| You can say that again.
|
+0
|
—
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| It's not so bad.
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+0
|
—
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| Jester Rank 2
|
| Response |
Base PointsNumber of rank points earned with response |
Notes
|
| 1: I live alone, so taking care of dinner can be pretty tedious.
|
| Why?
|
+0
|
—
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| You don't eat?
|
+0
|
—
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| 2: > Adachi doesn't seem to lead a very nutritionally balanced life...
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| No one makes you dinner?
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+0
|
—
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| Want me to make you dinner?
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+0
|
—
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| 3: And she’ll talk your ear off if you let her… it’s so annoying.
|
| She cares about you.
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+0
|
—
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| That does sound annoying.
|
+10
|
—
|
| Jester Rank 3
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| Response |
Base PointsNumber of rank points earned with response |
Notes
|
| 1: Oh, uh, sorry for using you like that. You were a big help.
|
| Why don't you come over for real?
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+5
|
—
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| You shouldn't lie to her.
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+0
|
—
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| I was a big... kelp?
|
+0
|
—
|
| 2: But Dojima-san's still at work, right? Does that mean it'll be just us? Isn't that weird?
|
| I'm a good cook.
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+10
|
—
|
| Nanako will be happy.
|
+5
|
—
|
| 3: When I was in high school, I never gave cooking a single thought.
|
| What did you do instead?
|
+0
|
—
|
| What kind of student were you?
|
+0
|
—
|
| 4: But that works out when you're a student.
|
| Is having a job hard?
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+0
|
—
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| You don't enjoy yourself now?
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+0
|
—
|
| Jester Rank 4
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| Response |
Base PointsNumber of rank points earned with response |
Notes
|
| 1: I bet Dojima-san tells you all the time what a great help you are!
|
| Yeah, he does.
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+0
|
—
|
| Nope.
|
+5
|
—
|
| 2: Wow! You're the best, Adachi-san!
|
| That was a surprise.
|
+15
|
—
|
| You like magic tricks?
|
+10
|
—
|
| Jester Rank 5
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| Response |
Base PointsNumber of rank points earned with response |
Notes
|
| 1: Don't worry about that. We have to be efficient here.
|
| You're right.
|
+15
|
—
|
| She won't learn anything that way.
|
+0
|
—
|
| Is that how you do your job, too?
|
+0
|
—
|
| 2: What about you? Don't you have anything you want me to draw a flower on?
|
| Nope, nothing.
|
+0
|
—
|
| I don't want one.
|
+0
|
—
|
| 3: Eeesh. That's certainly going to put a damper on her chances.
|
| What do you mean?
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+0
|
—
|
| You take that back!
|
+0
|
—
|
| Jester Rank 6
|
| Response |
Base PointsNumber of rank points earned with response |
Notes
|
| 1: But I guess that's what it's like for a high schooler. Enjoy it while you can.
|
| You slacking off again?
|
+0
|
—
|
| I'm busy enough, thanks.
|
+0
|
—
|
| 2: But as long as he's here, I don't have to talk to her, so that's a relief.
|
| Good for you.
|
+0
|
—
|
| Does it make you sad?
|
+0
|
—
|
| What a miserable old woman.
|
+0
|
—
|
| 3: I like being alone. It's easy, and it lets me do whatever I want.
|
| That's true.
|
+15
|
—
|
| But doesn't it get lonely?
|
+0
|
—
|
| Jester Rank 7
|
| Response |
Base PointsNumber of rank points earned with response |
Notes
|
| You can go home and rest, even if it's just for a little while.
|
| I'll be all right.
|
+0
|
—
|
| I'll do that.
|
+0
|
—
|
| Jester Rank 8
|
| Response |
Base PointsNumber of rank points earned with response |
Notes
|
| His wounds opened up a little, but he's treated now, and he's fast asleep.
|
| Thank you.
|
+0
|
—
|
| I'm not worried.
|
+0
|
—
|
On December 5th, the protagonist can make a decision which influences Adachi's Social Link.
The protagonist will reflect on their time spent with Adachi and question whether they want to hand over his name or not.
| Jester Rank 8 (December 5th Decision)
|
| Response |
Base PointsNumber of rank points earned with response |
Notes
|
| 1: > Should you tell your friends about your suspicions about Adachi being the culprit?
|
| Tell friends about Adachi
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+0
|
Hunger path, skip prompt 2
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| Don't tell friends, protect Adachi
|
+0
|
Leads to prompt 2
|
| 2: > Are you sure you don't want to tell your friends...?
|
| Tell your friends
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+0
|
Hunger path
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| Protect Adachi
|
+0
|
Jester path
|
End of spoilers.
This is what happens if the protagonist gets the Hunger path during the special event on December 5th.
Telling your friends about Adachi on December 5th leads you down the path to the Good, True, or Golden Ending.
Hunger Rank 8
On December 7th, the protagonist must go see Adachi alone. The event, while not tied to a rank up, is still crucial to developing Adachi's Social Link. When the event completes, Adachi's Social Link will change from that of the Jester arcana to that of the Hunger arcana. If the protagonist does not go, then Adachi's Social Link will be frozen at Jester rank 8 for the rest of the game.
| Jester / Hunger Rank 8 (Arcana Change)
|
| Response |
Base PointsNumber of rank points earned with response |
Notes
|
| 1: > What should you do?
|
| Go see him alone
|
+0
|
Leads to prompt 2
|
| Don't go alone.
|
+0
|
Social Link frozen, skip rest of the prompts
|
| 2: You couldn't even bring your wannabe detective friend?
|
| I came by myself
|
+0
|
—
|
| I need to talk to you.
|
+0
|
—
|
| 3: Friendship, effort, victory... You guys love that stuff.
|
| Will you reconsider?
|
+0
|
—
|
| I believed in you.
|
+0
|
—
|
| 4: You decided on your own to believe in me, and that decision betrayed you. Why complain about it to me?
|
| Is that what you'll tell Dojima?
|
+0
|
—
|
| You're a sad human being.
|
+0
|
—
|
| 5: What do you think will happen if I shoot you?
|
| You'd commit one more crime.
|
+0
|
—
|
| You can't shoot me.
|
+0
|
—
|
| Unlocks
|
Jester arcana changes to Hunger
|
Hunger Rank 9
| Hunger Rank 9
|
| Response |
Base PointsNumber of rank points earned with response |
Notes
|
| We have the same power, but things turned out so differently for us...
|
| It's because I had my friends.
|
+0
|
—
|
| You can still start over.
|
+0
|
—
|
Hunger Rank 10
Adachi's rank 10 has no prompts. It occurs during a story event on March 20 if the protagonist pursues the true ending. After, the protagonist is rewarded with Adachi's Letter and the ability to fuse Magatsu-Izanagi.
-
End of spoilers.
This is what happens if the protagonist gets the Jester path during the special event on December 5th.
If the protagonist opts to protect Adachi on December 5th, then Adachi's Social Link does not change into Hunger, time will fast forward to March 20 of 2012, and the protagonist will be given the option to go see Adachi one last time.
Jester Rank 10
During this meeting, if the protagonist picks an option that results in the "bad ending," it takes him to the same bad ending as if he had been indecisive in the hospital interrogation on December 3, and ends the scene. If the protagonist completes the scene all the way through and burns the letter, he'll get Adachi's Number, the ability to fuse Magatsu-Izanagi in a New Game+, and the additional Adachi ending animation. This animation is called "Conspirator" in the Golden movie viewer.
| Jester Rank 10
|
| Response |
Base PointsNumber of rank points earned with response |
Notes
|
| 1: > This is probably the last day you can see Adachi...
|
| Go see Adachi
|
+0
|
Leads to prompt 2
|
| Go home without seeing Adachi
|
+0
|
Bad ending
|
| 2: Well, anyway, what's with the sudden visit? Can I help you with something?
|
| I came to say goodbye
|
+0
|
Bad ending
|
| Did you do it?
|
+0
|
Leads to prompt 3
|
| 3: What did you come here to do? Convince me to turn myself in?
|
| Yes.
|
+0
|
Bad ending
|
| No.
|
+0
|
Leads to prompt 4
|
| 4: So... what? Are you trying to blackmail me?
|
| Yes.
|
+0
|
Bad ending
|
| No.
|
+0
|
Leads to prompt 5
|
| 5: Well...? Are you going to keep playing detective?
|
| ......
|
+0
|
Bad ending
|
| I'm on your side.
|
+0
|
Leads to prompt 6
|
| 6: Do you understand what that means?
|
| Yes.
|
+0
|
Leads to prompt 7
|
| I was just kidding.
|
+0
|
Bad ending
|
| 7: > Will you burn the letter?
|
| Do nothing
|
+0
|
Bad ending
|
| Set fire to the letter
|
+0
|
Adachi ending
|
-
End of spoilers.
Other Activities
Adachi can be found during the afternoon in Junes from June 5-14, July 12-18, August 24-30, and September 2-7.[2]
Stats
During December, Adachi is fought as a boss in Magatsu Inaba. In combat, he uses the Persona Magatsu-Izanagi.
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End of spoilers.
With the addition of Adachi's Social Link, his NPC now appears more regularly at Junes during the afternoon and at Moel Gas Station in the Central Shopping District during the evening.
Stats
Adachi is fought as a boss in Magatsu Inaba. In combat, he uses the Persona Magatsu-Izanagi.
-
End of spoilers.
Adachi is a playable character in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax. Initially, he was available as a DLC character for the home console release with his own Episode Adachi story arc. He and the other DLC characters, as well as Episode Adachi, now come with the remastered game by default. As a participant in the P-1 Climax, he has 4 Persona cards, and his kit involves inflicting status ailments and using his meter, especially when awakened. He is also an unlockable navigator.
Notable Moves
| Move
|
Input
|
Remarks
|
|
|
C
|
Normal Persona attack.
|
|
|
Jump C
|
Air normal Persona attack.
|
| Evil Smile
|
↓↘→ + C/D
|
Non-damaging move that inflicts Fear.
|
| Megidola
|
↓↙← + C/D
|
A command grab used as a combo starter.
|
| Heat Riser
|
↓↘→↓↘→ + A/B
|
 Grants a 10% damage and defense buff, indicated by an Adachi icon over his SP meter. The defense buff also stacks with the awakening damage reduction. If Adachi's Persona gets broken, the buff wears off.
|
| Atom Smasher
|
↓↘→↓↘→ + C/D
|
A multi-hit attack that hits nearly the whole screen.
|
| Magatsu Mandala
|
↓↙←↓↙← + A/B
|
 Only useable in awakening. Gives him a buff indicated by a Magatsu-Izanagi icon over his SP meter. While buffed, his Persona related moves will inflict status effects such as Fear. If Adachi's Persona gets broken, the buff wears off.
|
| Ghastly Wail
|
↓↙←↓↙← + C/D
|
Only useable in awakening. Command grab move that also inflicts Fear. If the opponent is already feared or if Adachi has the ailment buff from Magatsu Mandala, it will do additional damage.
|
| Yomi Drop
|
↓↓↓ + CD
|
Adachi's instant kill move. Requires his Persona, a match point, and SP meter.
|
For more technical information about Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, such as Adachi's tennis gameplay and frame data, visit Dustloop.
Golden Arena
In Golden Arena mode, Adachi gains the following skills when leveling up:
| Skill |
Level |
Description
|
| Alertness |
2 |
Null opponent's First Attack
|
| Cleave |
3 |
Increase Skill Attack (L)
|
| Evil Touch |
5 |
Chance of Fear when attack hits (M)
|
| Heat Riser |
7 |
Combo damage scaling reduced
|
| Dekunda |
10 |
Null one of opponent's equipped skill effects
|
| Atom Smasher |
14 |
Hitting opponent's Persona destroys 2 Persona Cards
|
| Dekaja |
18 |
Opponent will not Awaken
|
| Weary Thrust |
24 |
Opponent starts with same amount of HP as player
|
| Rebellion |
30 |
Chance of 1.5x damage when attack hits (M)
|
| Vorpal Blade |
36 |
Increase Skill Attack (H)
|
| Challenge Authority |
45 |
Furious Actions can be used while blocking
|
| Treasure Radar |
55 |
Rare skills will be easier to obtain
|
To learn other skills, the player must defeat bosses as Adachi in Golden Arena mode to have a chance of learning their skills. See Skills in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Golden Arena Mode for the full list of possible skills.
When used as a Navigator in Golden Arena mode, Adachi has the following skill:
| Skill |
Description
|
| Heat Riser |
Combo Damage scaling reduced
|
Boss Mode
When in Boss Mode, Adachi starts off with the Magatsu Mandala buff that makes his Persona moves cause status ailments.
Adachi is a paid DLC dancer available for Persona 4 Dancing All Night. He dances to The Fog (Atlus Konishi Remix), and his stage is Yomotsu Hirasaka. During Fever Time, his dance partner is Yu Narukami.
References
- General
- Cited
- ↑ "Chapter 3: Community (Community Activity Schedule)", Persona 4 The Golden: The Complete Guide, Dengeki Playstation Editorial Staff. Published by Kadokawa (2012). Japanese. p. 199-206. ISBN-13: 978-4048866637.
- ↑ "昼ご飯の買い出し、夕飯の食材調達、涼み、雨宿り、サボリと、ジュネス愛好者の足立。具体的には6月5~14日、7月12~18日、8月24~30日、9月2~7日にジュネスにいる。" "Chapter 1: Main Characters", Persona Club P4, ATLUS. Published by Famitsu (2009). Japanese. p. 81. ISBN-13: 475774630X.
Grants a 10% damage and defense buff, indicated by an Adachi icon over his SP meter. The defense buff also stacks with the awakening damage reduction. If Adachi's Persona gets broken, the buff wears off.
Only useable in awakening. Gives him a buff indicated by a Magatsu-Izanagi icon over his SP meter. While buffed, his Persona related moves will inflict status effects such as Fear. If Adachi's Persona gets broken, the buff wears off.