Can you romance in Persona 5 X? There are plenty of characters to meet, but not all of them are looking for love
Meet your phantom crew and find out who could be your next crush in Persona 5 X. All the characters you’ll hang out with (and maybe even date).
Persona 5 The Phantom X is out worldwide today, which means it’s officially time to say goodbye to my friends and family – because from here on out, all my attention is locked on my phone. And to think I just got rid of my Pokémon TCG Pocket addiction… At least it’s not just about gacha here, just like in the original Persona 5 (and almost all the other games from the franchise) romance is on the table. So let’s see whose hearts we’ll be stealing this time.
Every character you can bond with in Persona 5 X
In Persona 5: The Phantom X, just like in the main games, you’ve got a confidant system where you can build relationships with different characters. You’ll meet plenty of them as you progress through the story. Leveling up each synergy rank isn’t just for show, you’ll unlock way more than just some gems or cosmetic items. You can get new skills, fusions, and more. So yes, it’s worth to take your time (pun intended) and get to know everyone.
Check out our other Persona 5 X guides, we’re putting together all classroom question answers, including the one about rotting fruit, and covering whether the game is coming to consoles.
Source: Persona 5: The Phantom X; Developer: Atlus, Perfect World
As always, you can hang out with them, give them gifts, or take them to new spots to boost your friendship. Once you hit rank 15 you’ll become close friends, and that’s when the romance option might pop up if that character can be dated. I haven’t had the chance to check every potential love interest yet, but let’s check out who you’ll be meeting in the game:
- Merope – The Velvet Room attendant you'll meet at the very start of the game.
- Lufel – Think of him as Morgana’s brother from another mother.
- Kira Kitazato – A doctor who loves hanging out at the arcade (a new version of Tae Takemi).
- Shun Kanou – A lovable ramen enthusiast.
- Ayaka Sakai – A girl with a guitar and social anxiety, so major Futaba vibes.
- Tomoko Noge – One of your coworkers from your part-time job.
- Miyu Sahara – A literal puppet master.
- Kayo Tomiyama – A housewife who really wants to be your friend.
- Yumi Shiina – A bartender with a passion for dancing.
- Li Yaoling – A Chinese exchange student who’s eager to explore Japan.
- Kiyoshi Kurotani – A self-proclaimed wonder kid who believes to be the chosen one.
- Motoha Arai – Your best friend, basically the Ryuji of this story.
This guide is still a work in progress, so expect more details and updates soon. The characters list is based on the Japanese version of the game, so some things might differ in the global release.
