Motoha Arai

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	Persona 5: The Phantom X
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Motoha Arai
新井素羽
P5XP5X Closer Artwork from Persona 5: The Phantom X Closer artwork from Persona 5: The Phantom X
Other Name(s)	Closer (Phantom Thief code name)
Date of Birth	April 10
Age	16
Height	160 cm
Blood Type	O
Relative(s)	Unnamed Mother
School(s)	Kokatsu Academy
Occupation(s)	Student
Affiliation(s)	Phantom Thieves
Persona(s)	Awilda
Voice Actor(s)	Kaede Hondo (JA) Zhu Que Cheng (ZH)

Motoha Arai is a character in Persona 5: The Phantom X. She goes by the code name Closer.

Profile

A sporty second year Kokatsu student and classmate to Wonder. She is also best friends with Tomoko. After Kiuchi pushes Tomoko onto the train tracks which breaks her right arm, Motoha goes to the Protagonist and Lufel for help, and later awakens Awilda.

Gameplay

Stats

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CloserTropical MotohaSunlight Motoha

MotohaAwilda

	Name ★ Rating Closer ★★★★
Location Obtained via Story Progression / Phantom Idol Contracts
Persona Element Role Weapon Type Gun Type Awilda Electric Sweeper Ball-and-Chain Crossbow
StatsStats assume Awareness 0. HP SP Attack Defense Speed Attack %Each party member has a specialty stat that is affected by level-ups. Base 216 100 73 45 98 ? Max 2430 100 825 515 98 21.8%
Awareness Rank Name Description HP Boost Atk Boost Def Boost Strike Zone When Motoha deals Electric damage, 15% chance to inflict Shock on the target. Also, when dealing damage to shocked foes, increase Attack by 30%. 100% 100% 100% Shocking Double Play Increase hits of Wrathful Thunder by 1. When dealing repeated hits on the same foe, decrease damage by 15%. 101% 101% 101% Innings Change Decrease damage taken from Shocked foes by 20%. 103% 103% 103% Cheerful and Considerate Increase the skill levels of Wrathful Thunder and Blitz Mine by 2. 104% 104% 104% Extra Run Highlight Enhanced: Increase all foes' Electric damage taken by 20% for 2 turns. 106% 106% 106% Past Dreams Increase the skill levels of Electroshark and Thief Tactics by 2. 108% 108% 108% Key to Victory Increase Shocked foes' Electric damage taken by 20%, and increase Electric critical damage taken by 20%. 109% 109% 109%
Talent Talent Lv. CapEach Talent level, the Persona-User's level cap will increase to this amount. Skill Skill Description Level 1 20 Extra Inning When inflicting Shock[Elemental Ailment] Increase critical taken rate by 10% for 2 turns. on foes, 22.0% chance to extend effect duration by 1 turn. Level 2 30 Extra Inning Lv. 2 When inflicting Shock[Elemental Ailment] Increase critical taken rate by 10% for 2 turns. on foes, 44.0% chance to extend effect duration by 1 turn. Level 3 40 Extra Inning Lv. 3 When inflicting Shock[Elemental Ailment] Increase critical taken rate by 10% for 2 turns. on foes, 66.0% chance to extend effect duration by 1 turn. Level 4 50 Line Drive to Pitcher Increase Electric damage taken by main target of a skill from Motoha by 6.7% for 2 turns. Stacks up to 2 times. Level 5 60 Line Drive to Pitcher Lv. 2 Increase Electric damage taken by main target of a skill from Motoha by 13.3% for 2 turns. Stacks up to 2 times. Level 6 70 Line Drive to Pitcher Lv. 3 Increase Electric damage taken by main target of a skill from Motoha by 20.0% for 2 turns. Stacks up to 2 times. Level 7 80 — —
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Physical 1 Ranged Attack Element Hit(s) Ammo Rounds per shot Target PropertiesProperty names are unofficial names used for the sake of brevity. Gun 1 7 1 Single enemy —

	Name ★ Rating Level Awilda 4 1
Attribute Role Electric Sweeper
Stats HP Attack Defense Speed 216 73 46 98 — — — —
Resistances — — — WkWeak StrStrong — — — — —
Highlight Inflicts 106.5% Electric damage. 100% chance of inflicting Shock.
Skills Skill Cost Description Level Wrathful Thunder 20 SP Deal Electric damage to foes equal to x% of Attack (4 hits). From the second hit, prioritize new targets and decrease damage to 10% for hits on the same target. Attack on main target is guaranteed. Inflict Shock on the main target for 2 turns. Furious thunderbolts crash down from the heavens, dealing Electric damage to all enemies. Innate Blitz Mine 18 SP Deal Electric damage to 1 foe equal to x% of Attack. Increase party's Electric damage by x% for 2 turns. Unleashes the energy stored within a thundercloud, dealing Electric damage to an enemy. 10 Electroshark 24 SP Deal Electric damage to all foes equal to x% of Attack. If a foe is Shocked, activate a Technical and deal bonus Electric damage equal to x% of Attack. Summons a rampaging shark of lightning, dealing Electric damage to enemies. 20

MotohaAwilda

	Name ★ Rating Tropical Motoha 5*
Location Phantom Idol Contracts
Persona Element Role Weapon Type Gun Type Awilda (Tropical) Bless Sweeper Ball-and-Chain —
StatsStats assume Awareness 0. HP SP Attack Defense Speed —Each party member has a specialty stat that is affected by level-ups. Base 352 100 95 49 96 — Max — — — — — —
Awareness Rank Name Description HP Boost Atk Boost Def Boost Summer Starts Here! 100% 100% 100% Exciting Summer! 102% 102% 102% Stay Cool! 105% 105% 105% Catch the Wave! 107% 107% 107% The Fun Never Ends! 110% 110% 110% Another Perfect Day! 112% 112% 112% Everlasting Summer! 115% 115% 115%
Talent Talent Lv. CapEach Talent level, the Persona-User's level cap will increase to this amount. Skill Skill Description Level 1 20 Energy Overload! When Tropical Motoha receives healing, increase damage by 10.0% for 2 turns. Level 2 30 Energy Overload! Lv. 2 Level 3 40 Energy Overload! Lv. 3 Level 4 50 Outshine the Sun! During battle, increase Tropical Motoha's attack by 24 points for every 100 points of max HP above 8000, up to 640. Level 5 60 Outshine the Sun! Lv. 2 Level 6 70 Outshine the Sun! Lv. 3 Level 7 80 — —
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Physical 1 Ranged Attack Element Hit(s) Ammo Rounds per shot Target PropertiesProperty names are unofficial names used for the sake of brevity. Gun 1

	Name ★ Rating Level Awilda 5 1
Attribute Role Bless Sweeper
Stats HP Attack Defense Speed 352 95 49 96 — — — —
Resistances — — — — — — — WkWeak StrStrong —
Highlight
Skills Skill Cost Description Level Blue Sunrise 20 SP Deal Bless damage to all foes equal to x% of Attack. If Summer Hype is active, spend 10% of Tropical Motoha's max HP to deal bonus Bless damage to all foes equal to x% of Attack. The sun rises on the summer sea, dealing Bless damage to all foes. Summer 'Splosion 20 SP Deal Bless damage to 1 foe equal to x% of Attack, and restore 20% of Tropical Motoha's max HP. If Summer Hype is active, deal bonus Bless damage to 1 foe equal to x% of Attack. Swelling anticipation hits the beach, dealing Bless damage to 1 foe and healing user. Surf 'n' Shine 24 SP Immediately enter the Summer Hype state, which lasts until the end of Tropical Motoha's next turn. Spend 15% of her max HP to deal Bless damage to all foes equal to x% of Attack. Summer Hype: Increase critical rate by x% and damage by x%. The summer sunshine creates perfect surf conditions, dealing Bless damage to all foes.

MotohaAwilda

	Name ★ Rating Sunlight Motoha 5*
Location Phantom Idol Contracts
Persona Element Role Weapon Type Gun Type Awilda (Sunlight) Electric Assassin ??? —
StatsStats assume Awareness 0. HP SP Attack Defense Speed —Each party member has a specialty stat that is affected by level-ups. Base 382 151 72 96 — Max — — — — — —
Awareness Rank Name Description HP Boost Atk Boost Def Boost % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % %
Talent Talent Lv. CapEach Talent level, the Persona-User's level cap will increase to this amount. Skill Skill Description Level 1 20 Level 2 30 Lv. 2 Level 3 40 Lv. 3 Level 4 50 Level 5 60 Lv. 2 Level 6 70 Lv. 3 Level 7 80 — —
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Physical Ranged Attack Element Hit(s) Ammo Rounds per shot Target PropertiesProperty names are unofficial names used for the sake of brevity. Gun 1

	Name ★ Rating Level Awilda 5 1
Attribute Role Electric Assassin
Stats HP Attack Defense Speed 382 151 72 96 — — — —
Resistances — — — — StrStrong WkWeak — — — —
Highlight
Skills Skill Cost Description Level

Synergy

Motoha's Synergy is available during the After School time period and can be started after completing the quest The Day the Pearl Flies.

Rewards

Rank	Requirement(s)	Rewards			Ability	Description
1		x50	x8	—	Watch Close!	You can use your Third Eye during Batting Practice.
2		x10,000	x50	x10
3	Proficiency Rank 3	x10,000	x3	x8
4		x10,000	x50	x10
5	Proficiency Rank 5	x50	x4	—	Teamwork!	All allies' HP will be fully restored when a battle ends with an All-Out Attack (only effective in a Palace or Mementos against Wandering Shadows).
6		x15,000	x50	x10
7	Proficiency Rank 6	x15,000	x50	x12
8		x15,000	x80	x10
9	Proficiency Rank 8	x80	x5	—	One More Rep!	You can take on a new difficulty level and trade for new items at the Batting Cages.
10		x15,000	x100	x1
11	Proficiency Rank 10	x20,000	x100	x15
12		x20,000	x100	x20
13	Proficiency Rank 11	x120	x1	—	We're All Set!	The Highlight gauge will be refilled to 30% after resting in a safe room (only effective in a Palace or Mementos against Wandering Shadows).
14		x20,000	x120	x1
15	Proficiency Rank 13	Close Friends   Friend Motoha Avatar	Soulmates   Soulmate Motoha Avatar	x120
16		Cheer On Emote	Caught Emote	—
17	Proficiency Rank 15	Flash of Lightning	—	—	Bring It On!	You can take on an even higher difficulty level and trade for more new items at the Batting Cages.
18		Close Friends   Victory Emote	Soulmates   Work Out Emote	—
19		Sparkle Emote	—	—
20	Proficiency Rank 17	Close Friends   Fiery Home Run	Soulmates   Strawberry Cream	—

Responses

Synergy EventsSpecial Invites

Rank 3Rank 5Rank 7Rank 9Rank 11Rank 13Rank 15Rank 17

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
I keep thinking... what if something bad happens again?
It won't.	+50	—
It'll be okay.	+60	—
Take your time.	+40	—

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
Let me know if I can ever return the favor!
You can count on it.	+60	—
Sure thing.	+40	—
Let's lift 200 lbs together.	+50	—

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
By eating what I like today... I can give it my all tomorrow!
It's true.	+50	—
Aren't you eating too much?	+40	—
Let's work hard together.	+60	—

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
I just got so worked up! What do I do!? Can I really beat her!?
You can win.	+60	—
As long as you train...	+50	—
You're an ace all-rounder.	+40	—

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
A pitching machine is nothing by comparison! Don't you think, Nagisa?
Yeah.	+40	—
I'm not sure.	+50	—
......	+60	—

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
Judging by her expression, I'm guessing she hasn't hit any home runs yet.
I brought snacks!	+40	—
Let's take a break.	+40	—

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
That's what I want.
Do you hate baseball?	+40	—
Do you want to continue baseball?	+60	—
Are the Phantom Thieves important?	+50	—
I should choose my next words carefully...
Because we're a team.	—	Become Close Friends with Motoha.
Because you're important to me.	—	Become Soulmates with Motoha.

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
I lost... but I knew that already.
You did your best.	+50	—
That was so cool.	+60	—
No regrets?	+40	—

Inokashira ParkShimo-KitazawaTsukishimaShibuyaHouse Invite

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
I'm only going with the plain one today though. What flavor would you recommend, Nagisa?
Cocoa.	+60	—
Fruit Blend.	+50	—
Custard.	+40	—

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
Maybe strength training? But which exercise should I do...?
Squats.	+60	—
Sit-ups.	+50	—
Wall sits.	+40	—

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
I would totally order mochi too, but those are high in carbs.
A topping or two can't hurt.	+50	—
How about cheese instead?	+60	—

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
I've never really played them before, but I've always wanted to try.
Let's do it.	+50	—
I challenge you!	+60	—

Response	Synergy Points	Notes
You'd probably get all spooked after the movie, being home all by yourself, Nagisa.
Nuh-uh.	+40	—
You sure you don't mean you?	+50	—
But you can't build courage without pushing yourself, or something, right?
It's OK, I'll be there too.	+40	—
You could always grab my arm.	+50	—

Preferred Gifts

Item	Points	First-Time Points
Eternal Love	+1999	+1999
Heart Ring	+250	+500
Aroma Diffuser	+56	+112
Alloy Baseball Bat	+52	+104
Snow Globe	+48	+96
GOAT Uniform	+44	+88
Essential Oils	+38	+76
Baseball Gloves	+34	+68
Mont Blanc	+30	+60
Preserved Flower	+26	+52
Cat Hairpin	+20	+40
Sports Towel	+16	+32
Limited-Edition Keychain	+16	+32
Candy Set	+16	+32
Protective Sports Gear	+14	+28
Sumo Wrestler Stickers	+8	+16
Gourmet Food Tour Guide	+4	+8

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Nomenclature

The surname Arai means "new well". The given name Motoha means "unadorned feather". The code name Closer refers to a term in baseball that refers to a pitcher that is called in to "close out" a game when their team is in the lead by striking out the other team's at-bat player.

Full nameCode nameTropical MotohaSunlight Motoha

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
English	Motoha Arai
Japanese	新井素羽 Arai Motoha
Simplified Chinese	新井素羽 Xīnjǐng Sùyǔ
Traditional Chinese	新井素羽 Xīnjǐng Sùyǔ
Korean	아라이 모토하 Arai Motoha

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
English	Closer
Japanese	クローザー Kurōzā	Closer
Simplified Chinese	CLOSER
Traditional Chinese	CLOSER
Korean	클로저 Keullojeo	Closer

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
English	Tropical Motoha
Japanese	素羽・トロピカル Motoha Toropikaru	Motoha: Tropical
Simplified Chinese	新井素羽·夏日 Xīnjǐng Sùyǔ Xiàrì	Arai Motoha: Summer
Traditional Chinese	新井素羽·夏日 Xīnjǐng Sùyǔ Xiàrì	Arai Motoha: Summer
Korean	아라이 모토하·여름 Arai Motoha Yeoreum	Arai Motoha: Summer

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Simplified Chinese	新井素羽·晴光 Xīnjǐng Sùyǔ Qíngguāng	Arai Motoha: Sunlight
Traditional Chinese	新井素羽·晴光 Xīnjǐng Sùyǔ Qíngguāng	Arai Motoha: Sunlight
Korean	아라이 모토하·청광晴光 Arai Motoha Cheonggwang	Arai Motoha: Sunlight

Gallery

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  Artwork of Motoha Arai
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  Artwork of Closer
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  Artwork of Tropical Motoha
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  Artwork of Sunlight Motoha
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  Artwork of Tropical Motoha with its background
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  Motoha on the key artwork for Take Your Love
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  Artwork for Take Your Love
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  Motoha on the key artwork for Haunted Beach Shack: The Curse of Shirosato Beach
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  Motoha on the key artwork for Haunted Beach Shack: Menacing Maw from the Murky Marine
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  Motoha in the ending artwork for Haunted Beach Shack
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  Closer All-Out Attack Artwork
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  Tropical Motoha All-Out Attack Artwork
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  Graphic of Motoha's chocolate from Take Your Love
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  Official cosplay at ChinaJoy 2023
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  Official cosplay at ChinaJoy 2023
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  Official cosplay at ChinaJoy 2023
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  Official cosplay at Firefly Comic Exhibition
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  Official cosplay at Firefly Comic Exhibition
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  Official cosplay at Firefly Comic Exhibition