Literally just woke up to find that people actually wound up seeing this video so... welcome! All of your feedback has been super touching and I'm glad to see all of my hard work wound up paying off in the end. As you can all obviously tell I'm pretty new to this whole youtube thing so it's definitely still a learning process, but stick around and maybe see where we all wind up! More videos on the way, eventually....

P3 kid: He's listening. He doesn't care. P4 kid: He's listening. He's just deadpan. P5 kid: He's not listening. He spaces out a lot. Lord help him if he gotta recall what happened sometime ago.

I will say that there _are_ a few in-game reasons for the Protagonists to have the Fool Arcana outside of just meta-narritive. The Fool card, after all, isn't just for the "trickster" archetype as P5 would have you believe, but for madmen, beggars, naive individuals and travellers with nothing to their name and no connections. They're supposed to be empty and clueless and uncaring to the point they can't even lament their lack of things because they also lack the knowledge of what is missing from their life. The unseen goal of a Fool (in both Tarot and the Pesona games) seems to be to "graduate" into someone who actually connects with and understands the world around them, which happens during the course of the game. P3's Protagonist has nothing and apparently gets passed around between his family members like a broken doll before the start of the game, but somehow he doesn't resent that and wanders around with an empty head and heart without truly caring about anything. He doesn't have any past friendships or connections that reach out to check on him, nor does he reach out in return. He doesn't even care about how weird the Dark Hour is until others start pointing it out to him. By interacting with SEES, however, he grows his Fool arcana and eventually "graduates". FeMC is basically the same, but with a vaneer of silliness and false positivity that I think is in reference to P2's female protagonist, Maya. P4's Protagonist is disconnected from others and gets pushed out to the countryside for convenience's sake. You can see in the intro cutscene that his city classmates complain about him leaving, but no one ever contacts him because he doesn't care to have any deep connections before Inaba. Hell, even his own parents don't contact him while there's a murder case going down in his town, and he doesn't contact them either! His connections with the Investigation Team is what allows him to grow as a Fool and "graduate" into a slightly less complex power than P3's protag. P5's Protagonist actually does have a past hatred and rivalry with a certain character, as well as a stiff sense of justice, so yeah, he does fall more into the Trickster side of things. I think this is also why his ultimate persona is the only ultimate of the Fool arcana, whereas other Fools will change their ultimate arcana based on their experiences. He still lacks connections though and wanders naively through a strange and unfamiliar situation without much care for the consequences, however. When he "graduates" he retains all of the values that he had before, but he also denies anyone from controlling him and continues journeying as he pleases. It's pretty appropriate. And now for some SPOILERS for P3 and Arena Ultimax: Because people can change their arcana via character development, the Fool Arcana _can_ be obtained by others under very specific circumstances. This has happened twice, actually. Aigis becomes a Fool after her life loses its purpose. With a whole load of nothing seemingly in her future she attempts to reduce herself back down to an emotionless tool, emptying herself of all wants and connections in order to wander through life blindly and without giving any response. This can justify why she manifests the Fool Arcana, but her prior connections and the circumstances of The Answer make her powers work unusually by borrowing directly from the compendium of another. Elizabeth is the final Fool user (because the Jester doesn't count), having developed it after years of staring at a really big door and wondering how she could possibly fix it. She already starts out powerful, but not powerful enough to achieve what she wants. It's her sudden acknowledgement of the fact, despite being so powerful, she knows nothing and no one that allows her to change into the Fool Arcana and begin her own journey. I know this is a huge read, but I just really wanted to dump out all my thoughts here because the Fool Arcana has a LOT of symbolism that people constantly miss. Because yeah, we are all the Fool when we play these games and we learn from our experiences with it, but one of the best parts of a game is hearing the opinions of others and learning new perspectives - which is exactly the kind of character development we're encouraged to go through in these games!

This is a really well-made video for someone with just three subscribers. I hope this video gets spread around more.

Figured I'd correct an error you made at the very beginning While p1 and p2 didn't have slinks they did assign arcana to the party members and it would influence how well a character could use certain personas

I am a the trickster

I SMELLL UNDERATED. you ligitimately summerized persona (In my opinion) as perfectly as possible, I am going feral over this, and sending it to all my fellas

This video sure has a well written script. Focused and has a good structure. Keeps itself concise and the humor doesn't undercut the main topic; seriously, this shit was fucking funny.

13:57 Seeing the little "gay" after all the existential dread was the funniest thing

“When the series actually started to matter” is absolutely fearless way to start an essay geared towards Persona fans, instant subscribe

Damn this was a good video. I just started P5 and was already familiar with Jungian psychology and tarot and all the other light psychological themes the game focused on and wondered if anybody else appreciated what the game was hinting at. You managed to pull it all together and communicate it very clearly while being entertaining.

4:24 his wife youradice

0:36 can we talk about that smooth transition “but burning that”. Bro COOKED

I kinda needed to hear this. You deserve more views, likes, subscribers, comments, whatever. Awesome video.

I might be stupid .

Ngl it would be cool if we got a persona game where the mc isnt the Fool leading to a great plot twist where the real "chosen one" awakens later to the Fool which may or may not be the mc. Something RPGs used to do back in the day here and there

Leaving a comment because I know how important they are even after long after a video’s release, speaking from experience. This video is great, love the presentation and it really nails what I love about the Persona series. Keep being your creative self and don’t stress about living up to the expectations of all these new eyes that are on you!

This is awesome, I always felt this way about the arcanas. I used to go on deep, drunken rants about specific arcanas and what they represent to the most minute details. Glad someone else is pointing this out too!

Your voice is so cute and soothing, very well-edited and interesting!

This is an excellent video! Single note, Eurydice is yor-id-i-see.

This video is really great, I honestly hope you continue uploading more content like this, I love reflective videos, even more so if they are from Persona

Got the biggest grin on my face watching this video while you rattle off on all my hyperfixations and major and how they apply to Persona. Excellent video!

so glad i stumbled upon this. was running out of video essays to watch and this is the type of content i love to consume

This was a great video. Really funny and critical of the persona series also I appreciate you acknowledging persona 1 and 2 duology. Please I beg you make more!

Saw this video the same day after finishing og persona 5 and was very mind opening. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see what you make next!

Your transitions from topic to topic are so great. I bet this video has an insane retention with how well structured it is. wow

Bruh, this montage and narration is great! You deserve to grow!

this is a genuinely incredible video, wow! it feels like a love letter to humanity only understood by those of us who have the privilege of having played these games, and i am absolutely here for it. thank you so much for such a beautiful analysis

Incredibly good vid, gave me both existential dread and ungodly levels of motivation. Keep it up

This was a good video! The whole spiel of existensial questions was a bit too much imo. I was like, "How long is this guy gonna insinuate that life is futile at me ?" LOL. Nice that I stook around longer and got to the part when the message got positive! Keep up the goodwork!

This is not the quality I was expecting, but in a good way. Damn, you need more recognition

This lowkey might be one of my favorite video essays, dare I say KZfaq videos I've ever watched. Its funny, informative, relaxed and clever. Bravo, sir, bravo 👏🏼.

makoto is emo, kotone is an airhead, yu is a old guy in a teen's body, and ren is just a dork 😂😂😂😂

7:07 “These figures are the means by which a culture communicates the archetypes that are important to them” You could say… they are the means by which all is revealed.

This is so good, didn’t even realize this was only your second video! Keep up the work and you’ll definitely see it pay off!

I somehow managed to stumble upon this video and I'm glad I did because it's exactly my type of humor. Great presentation and informative as well, I hope to see more content from you in the future. Since I do need to replenish at least some of my sanity from time to time.

Astounded by the quality of the video - channel subscribers ratio. Great work, well written, interesting and nicely edited.

Good video! And the ending made the video so much better! We are not just fools or tricksters.

You're seriously underrated mate. Highly insightful video while keeping a good level of humour.

Wow that was really good. So glad it went reccomended. Keep going you're sure gonna explode soon

What a well made video, and right on time for a Persona release

Minute in and I can tell this is gonna be a banger

Looking through one of my favorite pieces of media through a jungian lens in a way that’s empathetic, down to earth and fun? This is dope. Can’t wait to seeing what you do next!

This video is looking cool, Joker!

I like this take on the Persona themes. The lesson also applies to our relationship with other fictional characters and stories in general. Great job sir.

As much as persona can be read as im 14 and this is deep this game series shows that even if you are 14 it is kind of deep

I love KZfaq recommended. I had a conversation about this with my friends during Overwatch match the other day. How foolish. Good Video!

This video really made me feel so much better and inspired me to keep on going, but while laughing. I’m experiencing a lot of stress due to job instability and have been worrying for days, but this video made me remember that this world is so meaningless and that I’m just doing my best during my time on this floating rock. If I’m going to face all this crap and live anyways, I may as well joke about it.

I‘m having a hard time right now and this video hit harder than a truck. Awesome video!

Oh so this is why character tropes exist. Thanks for this video. I loved an explanation for all of this.

Pretty underrated bro I got a good feeling you'll be the best of the best Personatubers

YOU FOOL, I COUD READ THE PERSONA 4 PACKAGE, OR, MAKE OTHER PERSON READ IT FOR MY, LIKE YOU, great video btw was awesome

Good video. I hope your stuff gets promoted more by KZfaq.

bro upload a masterpiece of a video and it’s only the second on the channel 😭 give me more 🙏

Good shit can't wait to see what's next

0:28 I dont really get this comment, a lot of these ideas were obviously placed intentionally by the creators. You even mention half the concepts from this video come from the game. I also dont get the one after it that implies extensential dread and political dread dont effect the formation of identity. We're these just jokes that I'm reading in to too hard?

Persona games are beautiful. The video was beautiful. Please keep making videos bc you're amazing at it, and i would love to see more content for you!!! (On a side note, the way you said baby was a little ... ❤❤)

This video is so good i hope it gets more attention

this may have changed the way i view life... 11/10 video!

Pretty sure you are a fool cuz joker. That's it the joker(also found this emoji 🃏)

I have nothing to add, but ik this'll help your algorithm, so here you go :3 (also i like your voice)

BANGER VIDEO! love how u call me an idiot the whole time (srs) good shit, beautifully made. please make more.

0:38 "But burning that, and putting it aside." While talking about dread? I see what you did there.

Damn you make some good shit man. Keep it up

Subbed for this video alone. Great content, keep it up.

Great video, nothing to add. I hope a lot more people see this.

honestly you sound like me when I was 16 & hadn't calmed down about the chaotic nature of the world, when I had realised "yeah you gotta laugh because life is a joke" BUT it hadn't sunk in enough. so the pain of realisation was fresh, but the laughter hadn't taken its FULL effect. those characters may be a collection of code & art & voice acting but i find that fact beautiful in & of itself, that character may not be a real person but a lot of real people put themselves into it & a lot of real people get value from hearing what the characters hear. your conclusion 15:30 on real af 👍🏼

6:58 I don't know why I find this single frame the funniest thing I've seen for the past few months at least

I do be spurting out my thoughts when I’m busy or doing something but I just realize how funny or stupid they sound, so yes I guess I am a fool.

Personally, I don't care that life has no meaning that's why it is a treasure you are not on 1 set journey you are free In a world of chaos so why not go for it why be scared of something that has no meaning live life, well until you realize addiction is a form of it , yes live life but there are things that we simply should try our best to "a-void" because they are a void in the chaos they give you nothing yet they take away from you that's why society exsist its a set of rules that we agree that they are not good for anyone society is a foundation to avoid the void in this world yet its not perfect in itself and it will never be perfect cuz greed and[the other deadly sins here] are not just a void we go around they spread once they got someone they use him to spread it and it grows until others see it as "normal" even tho it hurts them I am stressed rn but I know 1 thing, this year is a life decider but even if I fail I will find a way I just rather go by the system get this year done and be ready for the coming bs its ok be stressed depressed ect. Infact if you think you are happy for a long time that means something is wrong and you are forcing yourself to be happy negtive feelings while can be physical(and should be checked)its also mental your brain chose to feel these feelings because they help you live in a healthy way you shouldnt run you should confront them you can be happy but happiness is not eternal

In Reloaded I would have given the possibility to choose the protagonist between Him and Her Once chosen, the other is a Sess member with new Personas and an exclusive Confidant Es He Hanging in the path of Her, She Temperance for Him Or 2 alternative arcana versions..

Great job! Thanks for sharing!

Quite possibly one of the greatest thumbnails of all time.

Great vid! Surprised you have so few subs and only 2 videos up!

this video was so good i almost cried 😭

This video was incredibly refreshing. Love everything about the lore, characters, and story in the series…just hate how the game punishes you for the choices you make, it’s like the game has to be played under a guide to receive all the content it purposely makes inconvenient

And you're trying to tell me this person has less than 200 subs???????

0:37 i hate you for that joke lol

Love how you're like: "You're a fool because you don't know enough about Jungian psychology," while actively pronouncing Jung's name incorrectly, and right before changing the pronunciation multiple times throughout the video.

this needs more views

This is amazing I love this so much

PLEASE MAKE MORE VIDEOS HOLY SHIT THIS WAS SO GOOD I SUBBED

Brother never stop grinding, ur channel is fire 👌😁👏🔥🔥🔥

Some of the wordplay in this video's script were so good. Especially that "existential and political dread, into burning that later" 😂

Damn! This was a good ass video! Enjoyed all 17 minutes of it!

very well-made video. keep up the good work 👍

actually great video. im suprised you dont have more subscribers

I'm so glad to know I wasn't the only one who saw this! I came to this realization a while ago, I used to think I was a heirophant, but then I felt like I fell more into the hermit and then I thought about how that couldn't be possible because I was very clearly a heirophant and then I realized, that I'm neither of those I'm a real person, not a card and by extension arcana zero, there are times when I can take on the traits of each characterization of all of the arcana, it just depends on what life is throwing at me and which arcana I need to catch it and throw it back at life and break life's stupid nose! and that's why the protagonist can change personas, that is what it means to be a wild card, the ability to flow with what life throws at you, and throw it back, or at worst to take it in stride and keep going

You... somehow managed to put into words everything I have ever wanted to say about the modern Persona series. We're all dumbasses. Literally the biggest problem I have with Persona is how they seem to simplify characters with a singular Arcana, when that's not what people are at all. Your relationships with individual people can be represented by that, but to be defined by that Arcana is a gross misrepresentation of the human experience. I am a Wheel Of Fortune in how I want to take my life back for myself after having someone else's expectations forced upon me for so long, and yet I am also a Tower for how much I want to tear down the system that made me how I am now. Hell, to an extent I'm even an Emperor and a Justice! I am all of these things... ...and more. We are ALL more than what people see us as. We are all on our own Journey, passing through the many Arcana to attain the World. We all have different faces that we present to different people, and the essence of being human, of LIVING, is to be more.

Keep cooking like this and u finna take off 🙏🏾 amazing video

Pls keep making videos 🙏🏾🙏🏾

you definitely cooked man. I dunno what else to say. Great video, keep making em!

Already commented something but back at it again - this also reminds me of Hermann Hesses "Steppenwolf", the main character is in a dreadful existential crisis and his only way to overcome it is with humour :)

This video goes incredibly hard. "How are you suppose to deal with anything if you can't realise how funny it is that Jesus fell asleep on the L key of the type writer of the existence?"

Thank god I’m not the only one that connected the dots with Carl Jungs work, like come on persona 4 was basically shoving it in your face with shadow work. It’s been years and I haven’t seen a single video talking about this, at one point I wanted to make a video essay, explaining Carl Jung influence in the persona games, like it’s literally called persona for a reason 😂. Like literally every time I bring this up with friends, they say it’s not that deep, and it’s just anime and look at the hot anime waifus.

well, at least feeling like a fool seems more reasonable now

Whoa this was awesome

Talk about an accurate roast of the peesona series. Good vibeo.

damn this video was really good! Time to go fail my philosophy midterm now!

Another interesting concept regarding Tarot is how when used for divination you can draw them in reverse, which usually means the opposite of the arcana’s original meaning- so maybe… yk a character arc. But idk man just spitballin