The Justice Confidant – Goro Akechi
A high school student with a keen sense of detail, Goro is widely known as “The Second Advent of the Detective Prince.” Although he appears quite popular, there is a darker side to Goro. His past haunts him, his mother having committed suicide and his father having abandoned him. Growing up, he was a loner, unable to befriend anyone. These circumstances fueled Goro’s longing to become a detective.
Despite his past, Goro feels a sense of fulfillment by joining up with the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. This grants him a glimpse of the happiness he has been longing for. Goro still feels bothered as there are still some conflicts within him, though.
His character is possibly inspired by Kogoro Akechi, a fictional detective created by the Japanese writer Ranpo Edogawa. This might also branch out as inspiration from Sherlock Holmes.
The information here is written in conjunction with our writer team from Japan and may receive updates and changes from time to time. Once the English version of Persona 5 Royal is officially released, we will revisit and finalize this page.
Unlocking Akechi
Goro Akechi is unlocked automatically in the story. After maxing out his confidant level, you can summon Metatron.
Confidant Availability
| Day | Period |
|---|---|
| 6/10 | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| 7/24 | Day (✘) |
| Night (✓) | |
| 8/28 | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| 10/24 | Day (✘) |
| Night (✓) | |
| 10/26 | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| 10/29 | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| 11/19 | Day (✘) |
| Night (✓) | |
| 11/20 | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Shido Palace Infiltration | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) |
Persona 5 Royal Justice Confidant Abilities
| Rank | Name | Effect | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Detective Eyes | Chance to detect enemy resistance at the start of battle. | Coming soon. |
| 1 | – | — | 6/10 |
| 2 | – | — | 7/25 |
| 3 | – | — | 8/28 |
| 4 | – | — | 10/24 |
| 5 | – | — | 10/26 |
| 6 | Baton Touch | Allows you to pass your turn over to other Baton Pass users after a 1 More. | 10/29 |
| Follow Up | Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker’s attack does not down the enemy. | ||
| Detective Talk | Chance to step in after Shadow negotiation fails, allowing a retry. | ||
| Harisen Recovery | Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members. | ||
| 7 | – | — | Clear Niijima Palace, 11/19 |
| 8 | – | — | Answer Sae’s Questions Correctly, 11/20 |
| 9 | – | — | Encounter Akechi in Shido Palace |
| 10 | – | — | Defeat the boss ‘Akechi Goro’ inside Shido Palace |
Persona 5 Justice Confidant Abilities
| Rank | Name | Effect | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | — | 6/10 |
| 2 | – | — | 7/25 |
| 3 | – | — | 8/28 |
| 4 | – | — | 10/24 |
| 5 | – | — | 10/26 |
| 6 | Baton Touch | Allows you to pass your turn over to other Baton Pass users after a 1 More. | 10/29 |
| Follow Up | Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker’s attack does not down the enemy. | ||
| Detective Talk | Chance to step in after Shadow negotiation fails, allowing a retry. | ||
| Harisen Recovery | Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members. | ||
| 7 | – | — | Clear Niijima Palace, 11/19 |
| 8 | – | — | Answer Sae’s Questions Correctly, 11/20 |
| 9 | – | — | Encounter Akechi in Shido Palace |
| 10 | – | — | Defeat the boss ‘Akechi Goro’ inside Shido Palace |
Dialogue Guide
| Rank | Dialogue Choices | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
| 2 | 1st Choice: “Looks busy.” +1 2nd Choice: “Do we have a winner?” 3rd Choice: “Ask carefully.” +1 4th Choice: “Right hand.” 5th Choice: “Good eyesight.” +2 Phone Call: “As a rival?” +1 |
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| 3 | 1st Choice: “Do you come often?” 2nd Choice: “As expected.” +2 3rd Choice: “Not doing anything wrong.” 4th Choice: “Looks good.” Phone Call: “It would have been interesting.” +1 |
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| 4 | 1st Choice: “What store?” 2nd Choice: “Do you want to have coffee?” +2 3rd Choice: “What do you recommend?” +3 4th Choice: “It’s a good shop.” +2 5th Choice: “A lonely coffee shop.” 6th Choice: “It’s pretty.” +3 Phone Call: “I feel like I understand.” +2 |
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| 5 | 1st Choice: “Do it well.” 2nd Choice: “Are you used to shooting?” +2 3rd Choice: “Have you longed for a hero?” +3 4th Choice: “Those who stick to justice.” Phone Call: “Good enough.” +2 |
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| 6 | 1st Choice: “Good hot water.” +2 2nd Choice: “I had a hard time.” +2 3rd Choice: “I can afford it.” +3 4th Choice: “Same.” +3 5th Choice: “I feel good.” +2 6th Choice: “Maybe.” +3 Phone Call: “It was bad.” +2 |
Unlocks Baton Touch, Follow Up, Detective Talk, and Harisen Recovery confidant abilities. |
| 7 | Coming Soon | |
| 8 | Coming Soon | |
| 9 | Coming Soon |
| ← Ryuji, the Chariot Confidant | Futaba, the Hermit Confidant → |
Other Confidants
Other Confidant Guides
| Social Stats | Recommended Confidants | Confidant Meetup Locations |
| Map Facility List | Confidant Gift Guide | Room Decoration Guide |
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| News and Features | Story Walkthroughs | Palace Guides |
| Boss Guides | Characters | Confidants |
| Persona Compendium | Electric Chair and Skill Cards | Confidant Gift Guide |
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