Sendai Jail

Sendai Jail, also known as the Cage of Vanity, is a location in Persona 5 Strikers. It is the Jail of Sendai, with Ango Natsume as its Monarch.
==Appearances==
*Persona 5 Strikers
==Profile==
Sendai Jail manifests as a twisted version of Sendai Station, with a massive castle looming in the distance. It is the first Jail the Phantom Thieves explore outside of Shibuya. The Jail itself takes the form of Sendai with a reddish-yellow color skyline, but the area closer to the castle becomes a courtyard. A massive golden statue of Natsume is situated on the Jail's entrance, and numerous archaic fantasy objects are scattered around, such as swords embedded into the ground, or horse-drawn carriages seeming to replace cars.
The party confirms Ango Natsume as the Monarch of the Sendai Jail when they discover his blatantly plagiarized novel is a best seller only in Sendai, in addition to his fans buying the book in ludicrous quantities (sometimes with loaned money), or causing violent incidents and vandalism in Natsume's name. The protagonist also overhears that a famous author quit writing because her work was plagiarized by Natsume. Confirming it as a distortion fabricated by EMMA, the party gets Natsume's keyword by meeting him in person and infiltrates the Jail.
The Jail is themed around the world of Natsume's novel, an fiction about a young man who was reincarnated as a Demon King in a fantasy world, and the villains are the heroes trying to slay him. It contains numerous scripts seen from real life anime shows, manga or video games, in accordance with Natsume's plagiarism. The castle itself is a reference to the series.
In order to access Natsume's castle, the party must obtain three "proofs" from Natsume's "Fearsome Four," who appear as cognitive versions of the publishers who Natsume was accompanied by the previous day. The "Fearsome Four" are named Doma, Ante, Kuga, and Betero. All of these mid-bosses take the form of stronger versions of weak enemies, and seem to recycle the same dialogue before attacking the party. The "Fearsome Four" all speak in incredibly dramatic, over-acted monologues, and the protagonist even has the option to respond in kind.
The party returns to the real world after obtaining all three "proofs," which take the form of his novel, a consolation trophy that his publishers granted to him, and a fountain pen owned by his grandfather. After, they ascend to the top of the castle and find a similar-looking barricade as in the Shibuya Jail blocking the way to the Monarch, the Birdcage of Vanity/Birdcage of Greed. The vocal clues point to a cafe called Gatorre Coffee where his publishers were discussing how to fleece Natsume and trick their customers into buying his shoddy work. They manage to pinpoint the cafe and find the Trauma Cell. It is revealed that Natsume's grandfather Shougo Natsume, who was an actual literary genius, caused his grandson to have a massive inferiority complex, as he didn't have such skills and resorted to plagiarism. He repeatedly attempted to publish his poorly written and heavily plagiarized novel to his publishers/editors, who gave him a consolation award instead of honest feedback. They then decided to trick customers and make them believe Natsume gained his grandfather's talent by heavily advertising his family name when selling his novel and getting the profit all for themselves. In his dismay after overhearing this scheme, Natsume decided to use EMMA to turn the profit to himself, causing his novel to sell incredibly, despite clearly not deserving it. One of his publishers transform into a Lock Keeper that the Phantom Thieves defeat.
After sending the calling card to Natsume by using Zenkichi Hasegawa to vandalize Natsume's stall, the party enters the Jail to defeat Natsume that night. Shadow Natsume takes the form of a horned humanoid with golden, short hair who seems to be wearing a Demon King garb that remains completely still. He transforms into Nightmare Dragon Ango, a large, horned dragon clad in golden armor and glittering light. As the battle continues, the golden plate gradually falls to pieces, revealing pale scales and eventually his red briefs. Once Shadow Natsume is defeated, it's revealed the ostentatious outfit he wore was just a cardboard cut-out. Having finally been convinced of the errors of his ways, Shadow Natsume tears off his horns and returns to the Sea of Souls.
The next day, the Natsume in the real world becomes ridden with guilt and confesses during a press conference. He apologizes for his fraudulence and promises to refund everyone who brought the book. He also exposes his publishers who fleeced him. Yusuke comes to his booth personally and tells him to write a novel using his own talent instead of relying on plagiarism, which he promises to do.
Natsume later gives valuable testimony to the police, and his phone is confiscated by Zenkichi for Futaba to investigate. Just like on Alice's phone, Futaba notices someone was spying on Natsume's EMMA.
==Treasure==
Treasure 	Type 	Location
Luck Incense x1	Item 	Treasure chest - Sendai Station
Revival Bead x1	Item 	Treasure chest - Sendai Station
Enduring Belt 	Accessory 	Lock Lv.1 Treasure chest - Sendai Station
Media 	Skill Card 	Treasure chest - Sendai World Center
Chakra Choker 	Accessory 	Treasure chest - Sendai World Center
Enchanting Axe 	Haru weapon	Treasure chest - Sendai World Center
Regenerate 1 	Skill Card 	Lock Lv.1 Treasure chest - West Garden
Vicious Strike 	Skill Card 	Treasure chest - West Garden
Media 	Skill Card 	Treasure chest - Aoba St. 1st Ward
Soul Drop x3 	Item 	Treasure chest - Hoheto Alley
SP Incense 	Item 	Treasure chest - Underground Prison
Power Anklet 	Accessory 	Treasure chest - Corridor of Diligence
==Gear==
Updated gear once Sendai Jail becomes available.
<tabber>
Melee Weapon=
Weapon 	User 	Attack	Effect 	Location
Athame 	Protagonist	78 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥4,200)
Igniter 	Protagonist	84 	+Burn (low) 	Sophia's Shop (¥5,400)
Heavy Steel Pipe 	Ryuji 	76 	+Dizzy (low) 	Sophia's Shop (¥3,800)
Battle Hammer 	Ryuji 	86 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥4,600)
Sonic Blade 	Morgana 	72 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥3,200)
Scimitar 	Morgana 	80 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥4,200)
Headhunter Ladle S	Morgana 	84 	+Critical up (low)	Complete request, "Gusts of Punishment"
Teguruma 	Sophia 	72 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥3,800)
Metal Yo-Yo 	Sophia 	80 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥5,000)
Dominatrix Whip 	Ann 	72 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥3,600)
Goat Leather Whip 	Ann 	76 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥4,800)
Skin Ripper 	Ann 	82 	+Fear (low) 	Treasure chest - Hirose St.
Imitation Katana 	Yusuke 	82 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥4,400)
Antique Gunto 	Yusuke 	90 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥5,600)
Muramasa 	Yusuke 	94 	Ag +2 	Complete request, "Cold-Blooded Treatment"
Hell Knuckles 	Makoto 	80 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥3,800)
Clenched Fist 	Makoto 	86 	St +2 	Sophia's Shop (¥4,800)
Heavy Pound 	Makoto 	90 	+Dizzy (low) 	Treasure chest - Hirose St.
Bardiche 	Haru 	82 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥4,000)
Halberd 	Haru 	92 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥5,200)
Enchanting Axe 	Haru 	96 	+Dizzy (low) 	Treasure chest - Sendai World Center
|-|
Protector=
Protector 	User 	Defense	Effect 	Location
Chain Vest 	Unisex 	56 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥3,200)
Robust Apron 	Females	56 	- 	Sophia's Shop (¥3,600)
Breeze Scarf 	Cats 	58 	Ag +3 	Sophia's Shop (¥2,800)
Survival Vest 	Males 	58 	En +2 	Sophia's Shop (¥3,800)
Reckless Vest 	Unisex 	68 	+Null Fear 	Sophia's Shop (¥4,600)
Lady's Dress 	Females	68 	+Null Rage 	Sophia's Shop (¥5,000)
Water Crown 	Cats 	70 	+Null Burn 	Sophia's Shop (¥4,200)
Cosmic Undershirt	Males 	72 	+Null Rage 	Sophia's Shop (¥5,200)
Motto Hoodie 	Males 	76 	+Null Brainwash	Complete request, "Take Back the Desire"
|-|
Accessory=
Accessory 	Effect 	Location
Travel Game Set 	En +2 	Talk to Ann in Yongen-Jaya on 7/31
1:20 Candlecutter 	+Critical up (low)	Talk to Ryuji in Mt. Aoba Park on 8/2
Victory Charm 	All stats +1 	Shrine Shop (North), Mt. Aoba Park (¥3,200)
New Driver Sticker	+Auto-Sukukaja 	Shrine Shop (North), Mt. Aoba Park (¥2,400)
Fortune Bell 	Lu +5 	Shine Shop (North), Mt. Aoba Park (¥1,800)
Chazukemaru Charm 	+20 SP 	Digging 4 Deals, Sendai Station (¥980)
Masamune Patch 	Ag +4 	Digging 4 Deals, Sendai Station (¥2,000)
Enduring Belt 	En +1 	Lock Lv.1 Treasure chest - Sendai Station
Chakra Choker 	+10 SP 	Treasure chest - Sendai World Center
Life Pocketbook 	+Null Insta-kill 	Battle drop
Power Anklet 	St +1 	Treasure chest - Corridor of Diligence
</tabber>
==Cores==
*Prince of Nightmares novel
*Soukaisha Trophy
*Gaudy Fountain Pen
== Enemies ==
=== Normal enemies ===
<tabber>
Normal=
Shadow 	Lv	Arcana 	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity
Shadow 	Lv	Arcana 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Slime 	12	Chariot 	St 	St 	Wk 	- 	- 	Wk 	- 	- 	- 	- 	-
Berith 	15	Hierophant	- 	Nu 	St 	Wk 	- 	- 	- 	- 	- 	- 	-
High Pixie	16	Fool 	- 	Wk 	- 	- 	St 	St 	- 	Wk 	- 	- 	-
Lamia 	18	Empress 	- 	- 	St 	Wk 	St 	- 	- 	Wk 	- 	Nu 	-
Orthrus 	21	Hanged Man	- 	- 	Dr 	Wk 	- 	- 	- 	St 	- 	- 	-
Pisaca 	22	Death 	- 	- 	Wk 	- 	St 	- 	- 	- 	Wk 	Dr 	-
|-|
Merciless=
Shadow 	Lv	Arcana 	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity	Affinity
Shadow 	Lv	Arcana 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Slime 	82	Chariot 	Nu 	Nu 	Wk 	St 	- 	Wk 	- 	Wk 	Wk 	Dr 	-
Berith 	85	Hierophant	- 	Nu 	Dr 	Wk 	- 	Nu 	- 	- 	- 	- 	-
High Pixie	86	Fool 	- 	Wk 	- 	- 	St 	Dr 	Nu 	Wk 	- 	- 	-
Lamia 	88	Empress 	- 	- 	Nu 	Wk 	St 	- 	- 	Wk 	- 	Nu 	-
Orthrus 	91	Hanged Man	- 	- 	Dr 	Wk 	- 	- 	- 	Dr 	- 	- 	-
Pisaca 	92	Death 	- 	- 	Wk 	- 	St 	- 	- 	- 	Wk 	Dr 	-
</tabber>
=== Treasure Demon ===
* Diabolus Jewel
=== Minibosses ===
* Viscid Rotting Meat
* Doma
* Prankster Leader and Viscid Rotting Meat
* Ante
* Kuga
* Betero
* Doramu the Loyal
*War-Hungry Horseman
* Lock Keeper (Swords)
=== Boss ===
*Nightmare Dragon Ango
=== Bonus bosses ===
* Fratricidal Destroyer (Required to be defeated in order to unlock its fusion)
* Snake King (Dire)
==Trivia==
* The Jail is filled with references from other anime or video game series, such as Castlevania, and . This alludes to Natsume's plagiarism and his complete lack of inspiration.
** When infiltrating the castle, a mid-boss known as "Right-Hand Doram" taking the form of a Pisaca says "Gogogogogo...", a JoJo's Bizarre Adventure reference. This will only happen in the Japanese or Chinese script; in the English script, Doram makes no JoJo references.
** In the Japanese version of the game, the "Furious Four" are instead called the "Elite Four," a reference to the Pokémon series.
* In the original Japanese release, there was a bug where the player could fall out of the map. It was patched in Ver.1.01.
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