Ann Takamaki, the Lovers Confidant in Persona 5 Royal
Ann Takamaki is a student at Shujin Academy. When the protagonist first meets her, Ann is meek and often isolated from many of her peers.
Because of Kamoshida’s rumors, she withdrew to herself with only one friend, Shiho. It’s clear that she cares deeply for her friend and that she’s willing to do all sorts of things for her. Some of these things involve letting Kamoshida take advantage of her in order to protect her friend.
Phantom Thief Panther
As a Phantom Thief, Ann’s code name is Panther. Her outfit consists of a red tight-fitting bodysuit with zippers and a tail, a panther mask, a pair of pink gloves covers her hands, and a pair of scarlet boots covers her feet. She fights using a whip and a submachine gun. As the Lovers confidant, Ann commands her persona Carmen to combine physical and flame skills. Her persona is based on Carmen, a gypsy from Mérimée’s novella, which recounts the tale of a femme fatale.
Persona 5 Royal Confidant List and Recruitment Guide
Unlocking Ann (Both Versions)
The Lovers Confidant unlocks on 4/15 after infiltrating Kamoshida’s palace and awakening to her initial persona, Carmen. After that, you can now establish the Lovers Arcana with her. After you max out the confidant, you can fuse for the ultimate persona, Ishtar.
Confidant Availability (Both Versions)
The Ann Takamaki is available on selected days, including rainy days or evenings.
| Day | Period |
|---|---|
| Monday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Tuesday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Wednesday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Thursday | Day (✘) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Friday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Saturday | Day (✘) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Sunday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Rainy | Day (✓) |
| Night (✓) |
Confidant Location (Both Versions)
Ann Takamaki can be visited at the Shibuya Station Underground Mall.
Confidant Abilities
Below is a list of the Lovers Confidant’s abilities in Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal.
Persona 5 Royal Confidant Abilities
| Rank | Ability | Ability Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | – |
| 2 | Girl Talk | Chance to retry enemy negotiation after failure with a female Shadow. |
| 3 | Follow Up | Chance to perform follow-up attack if Joker does not down enemy. |
| 4 | Sexy Technique | Chance to cancel an enemy’s attack. |
| 5 | Crocodile Tears | Chance to lessen enemy demands during negotiation. |
| 6 | Harisen Recovery | Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members. |
| 7 | – | – |
| 8 | Endure | Chance to withstand an otherwise fatal attack with 1 HP remaining. |
| 9 | Protect | Chance to shield Joker from an otherwise fatal attack. |
| 10 | Second Awakening | Transforms her persona, Carmen, into a mythological trickster, Hecate. |
| 11 | Third Awakening | Transforms her Persona, Hecate, into another mythological trickster, Celestine. |
Persona 5 Confidant Abilities
| Rank | Ability | Ability Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Pass | Allows you to pass your turn over to other Baton Pass users after a 1 More. |
| 2 | Girl Talk | Chance to step in after Shadow negotiations fail, allowing a retry. |
| 3 | Follow Up | Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker’s attack does not down the enemy. |
| 4 | – | – |
| 5 | Crocodile Tears | Chance to force enemies to ask for less during negotiations. |
| 6 | Harisen Recovery | Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members. |
| 7 | Sexy Technique | Chance to seduce the enemy during negotiation and steer discussion. |
| 8 | Endure | Chance to withstand an otherwise fatal attack with 1 HP remaining. |
| 9 | Protect | Chance to shield Joker from an otherwise fatal attack. |
| 10 | Second Awakening | Transforms her Persona, Carmen, into a mythological trickster, Hecate. |
Confidant Boost Values
Here is a breakdown of the confidant boost music notes the Protagonist will acquire during confidant rank up events. If you bring a Lovers Arcana persona or not, some dialogue choices only grant a maximum of +♪♪♪ confidant boost. While other dialogue choices will have a fixed +♫ confidant boost.
Without Lovers Arcana
| Rank | Confidant Boost | Total notes (♪) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | – | 0 |
| 1-2 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪ |
11 |
| 2-3 | 5th Choice: +♪♪ 8th Choice: +♪♪ 9th Choice: +♪ Phone: +♪ |
6 |
| 3-4 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 4th Choice: +♪♪ 5th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪ |
14 |
| 4-5 | 1st Choice: +♪ 2nd Choice: +♪ 3rd Choice: +♪ |
3 |
| 5-6 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪ |
6 |
| 6-7 | 1st Choice: +♪ 4th Choice: +♪ Phone: +♪ |
3 |
| 7-8 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪ |
9 |
| 8-9 | 3rd Choice: +♪ ♪ ♪ Phone (Romance): +♪ ♪ |
If not Romance: 3
If Romance: 5 |
| 9-Max | 1st Choice (Friendship): +♪♪♪ / (Romance): +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice (Friendship): +♪♪♪ / (Romance): +♪♪♪ 3rd Choice (Friendship): +♪♪ 4th Choice (Romance): +♪♪♪ |
If Friendship: 8
If Romance: 9 |
With Lovers Arcana
Make sure that you have a persona under the Lovers Arcana when interacting with Ann to maximize gains.
| Rank | Confidant Boost | Total notes (♪) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | – | 0 |
| 1-2 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪♪ |
14 |
| 2-3 | 5th Choice: +♪♪♪ 8th Choice: +♪♪♪ 9th Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
10 |
| 3-4 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 4th Choice: +♪♪♪ 5th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪♪ |
17 |
| 4-5 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪ |
6 |
| 5-6 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪♪ |
8 |
| 6-7 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
6 |
| 7-8 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪♪ |
11 |
| 8-9 | 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone (Romance): +♪♪♪ |
If not Romance: 3
If Romance: 6 |
| 9-Max | 1st Choice (Friendship): +♪♪♪ / (Romance): +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice (Friendship): +♪♪♪ / (Romance): +♪♪♪ 3rd Choice (Friendship): +♪♪♪ 4th Choice (Romance): +♪♪♪ |
If Friendship: 9
If Romance: 9 |
Confidant Rank Up Dialogue Choices
Make sure that you have a persona under the Lovers Arcana when interacting with Ann to maximize gains.
| Rank | Dialogue | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automatically starts after returning from Kamoshida Palace on 4/15 | |
| 2 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
Phone Choice (P5R only):
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| 3 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
5th Choice:
6th Choice:
7th Choice:
8th Choice:
9th Choice:
Phone Call (P5R only):
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| 4 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
5th Choice:
Phone Call (P5R only):
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| 5 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
5th Choice:
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| 6 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
Phone Call (P5R only):
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| 7 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
Phone Call (P5R only):
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| 8 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
Phone Call (P5R only):
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| 9 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice: All choices are +0 3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
5th Choice:
Phone Call (P5R only):
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| 10 (Friendship) | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
5th Choice:
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| 10 (Romance) | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
5th Choice:
6th Choice:
7th Choice:
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Confidant Hangout Dialogue Choices
Make sure that you have a persona under the Lovers Arcana when interacting with Ann to maximize gains.
| Hangout Area | Dialogue Choices | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Trip (Romance) | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
5th Choice:
|
Acquire Menehune Dolls |
| Shibuya |
|
Acquire Choco Fountain |
| Harajuku |
|
Acquire Idol Poster |
| Inokashira Park | 1st Choice:
|
None |
| Ikebukuro Planetarium | All choices are +3 | None |
| Ueno Museum | “A lot has changed.” +3 | None |
| Odaiba Seaside Park | All choices are +3 | None |
| My Room | All choices are +3 | None |
| Destiny Land | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
|
None |
| ← Sojiro, the Hierophant Confidant | Ryuji, the Chariot Confidant → |
Other Confidants and Arcana Guides
Social Links or Confidants
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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 |
In rank 8, when going to Inokashira Park, there’s a question that wasn’t listed here before the 1st question stated above. “Let’s just enjoy the air.” = +3, “how about some dumplings?” = +2.
is anyone else getting her a on saturday even tho it says she’s not available?
Again, there’s something wrong here too. What I’ve checked:
Rank 10, 1st dialogue, 2nd option (“… ways to go”) is only +2 with matching confidant.
Just got sexy technique<3 from rank 4 in P5R "Chance to grab the enemy's attention and cancel their action."
Best girl in this game. Thank you for this guide!
For the 3rd rank you get 1 point less then u say. Please fix that
Hi, I just fixed it now 🙂 Thanks for letting us know! 🙂
For the 2nd rank of her arc I only got +2 points when I said “she’s so strong” and 2 points in the 3rd set of questions.
Also there are 4 dialog options not 3
I actually got 3 on “she’s so strong
then again, I had a lovers persona