Kanji Tatsumi

Kanji Tatsumi, also known as Young Delinquent, The Bloodcurdling Beefcake Emperor, Kan-chan, Moronji, Menacing-Looking Boy, Skull Part 2 and Dammit Skull, is one of the main characters from the Persona series. 
== Charactah Account ==
The youngest member of the Team, Kanji Tatsumi is a first-year at Yasogami and a delinquent whose mother runs the local textile shop. Kanji's rough exterior hides a genuinely caring, kindhearted man with a talent for handicrafts - that caused people to shun him for his "girly" hobbies and to make him question his own sexuality.
From the start, he was known as a delinquent. When he was in middle school, he destroyed a biker gang and his notorious fame as a wild person spread to every corner of the countryside town. Although people mistake him as a member of a biker gang or as someone who likes violence, he actually does not have even the tiniest inclination to be violent. When he strongly denies the side of him which enjoys "feminine" hobbies like sewing or knitting is pushed to the extreme, it unexpectedly established his position as a juvenile delinquent. He drapes his school uniform over his shoulders in a punk-ish style to emphasize the atmosphere he wishes to embody. He acts out against any authority figure, but speaks politely to the protagonist and his other seniors. However, when he gets flustered and wants to threaten people effectively regardless of the circumstances, he occasionally gets into fights and scraps. Despite his seemingly rough personality, it is often due to misunderstandings. For example, he once went after a rowdy biker gang, but only to stop them from disturbing his mother. He obeys his strict curfew or his mother will make a fuss.
== Appearance ==
=== Anime ===
* Persona 4 the Animation
* Persona 4 the Animation: No One is Alone
* Persona 4 the Golden Animation
* Persona 4 the Golden Animation: Thank You, Mr. Accomplice
=== Light Novels ===
* Persona x Detective Naoto
=== Manga ===
* Persona 4
* Persona 4: The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold
* Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena
* Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth - Side:P3
* Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth - Side:P4
* Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth Roundabout Special
=== Video Games ===
* BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle
* Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight
* Persona 4
* Persona 4 Arena
* Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
* Persona 4 Golden
* Persona 4: Dancing All Night
* Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight
* Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
* Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
== Trivia ==
* One of the two of Kanji's English voice actors, Matthew Mercer, called Kanji's character "lovely."
* At the entrance of Naoto's dungeon, Kanji mentions he used to watch Phoenix Ranger Featherman R all the time as a kid.
* Kanji made the "Alice" costume that Teddie wore, showing Kanji's talent and expertise when it comes to sewing.
* The Persona 4 Official Design Works lists his birth year as 1995. It is likely this is an error which is fixed in Persona 4 Arena.
* Despite the Persona 4 guidebook and Persona 4 Arena saying he is 183cm, the notes for Persona 4 The Golden Animation say he is 185cm.
* Kanji's outfit in the "Miss" Yasogami High Beauty Pageant resembles Marilyn Monroe.
* During one of the Emperor Social Link scenes in the game, Kanji mentions "A pink alligator, like in that storybook," referring to the story Akinari Kamiki completed at the end of the Sun Arcana social link in Persona 3.
* When Kanji equips the Gekkoukan High uniform, his victory pose and lines mirror Akihiko.
* During the Shadow Naoto battle in Persona 4 The Animation, Kanji is the only male character who doesn't get hit by Galgalim Eyes as he has been buried by debris at that time.
* In Persona 4 Golden, Kanji didn't have a tattoo on his arm during the summer beach swimming.
* In both Persona 4 Arena Ultimax and Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Kanji has the tendency of breaking the fourth wall.
* Exclusive to P4 Route of Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, if the player choose the left path of Inaba Pride Exhibit Third Floor event, while being chased by Macho Man F.O.E, Kanji puts his hands to the screen and directly said, "Wha--Hey--Huh--By myself!?," realizing he has to face the F.O.E by himself.
* In Persona 4 Golden, Kanji's name is accidentally typed as "Kanju" when initiating a certain rank of his Social Link.
* In Persona 4 Golden, because of Kanji's young age, he is unable to ride a scooter to Okina Station or the beach with his friends. He instead rides a bicycle.
* In Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Kanji makes a reference to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in his victory quote against Mitsuru.
* As one of his victory poses in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Kanji notices the player and then throws his folding chair directly to the screen.
* In Persona 4 Arena, his Cruel Attack special is based on his follow up attack (Atomic Press), while his Ass Whoopin', Tatsumi-Style SP move is based on his critical attack.
* In Persona 4 Arena, the S.E.E.S. members comment that Kanji reminds them of Akihiko. However, in Persona Q, the SEES members comment on similarities between him and Shinjiro.
** Ken however, still indirectly compares him to Shinjiro due to him taking a hit for Ken.
== Gallery ==
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== External Links ==
* Kanji Tatsumi at Megami Tensei Wiki
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