Emperor Arcana

The Emperor Arcana is a recurring Arcana in the Persona series.
==Overview==
In tarot readings, the Emperor symbolizes the desire to control one's surroundings, and its appearance could suggest that one is trying too hard to achieve this, possibly causing trouble for others; some elements in life are just not controllable.
Gameplay-wise, the Personas of the Emperor Arcana are Personas typically excelling in Electricity-based and Physical attacks (or to an extent, Ice-based attacks); these Personas are almost always kings or emperor figures, but may simply be important male figures and deities. Typically, the king of a mythological pantheon is of the Emperor Arcana.
Within the Persona universe, characters of the Emperor Arcana are often aspiring male leaders or strong male allies. Although they invest in a nuanced and humane craft, due to circumstances they find themselves to be overly logical and obsessive simultaneously, making them eccentric and inflexible. Generally having lost touch with the guidance of someone they trust, the characters try to find a sweet spot to establish their independence in between having their lives be completely controlled and becoming bad people that they would be ashamed of. At first, they're purists in their beliefs, refusing to view things from different perspectives. But over time, they understand their mistakes and lead their own lives while trusting in the guidance from others.
They have singular activities to which they dedicate their lives—e.g., fighting, student council, crocheting, painting—this often being linked to a personal conflict that the protagonist helps them to reconcile with their passions. Examples are Kanji Tatsumi and the conflict between his views of masculinity and his passion for crocheting, or Yusuke Kitagawa and the dichotomy between art as a passion over a source of income. Although not inherently introverted, they're adamant on living and leading their own way.
The Emperor Arcana revolves around courage in terms of standing one's ground, to the point of becoming a figure of authority. This is especially in the face of doubt, where the characters' beliefs are put into question and they are pit with consequences that support them. Characters of the Emperor Arcana examine stubbornness and cowardice, as well as what true courage means. Generally, opening oneself up to doubt (environmentally,) such as Hidetoshi Odagiri allowing his opinions to be challenged and disagreed with, if not outright disproven, is what nurtures stronger courage.
==Appearance==
*Megami Ibunroku Persona
*Persona 2: Innocent Sin
*Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
*Persona 3 / FES / Portable / Reload
*Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight: Accessory
*Persona 4 / Golden
*Persona 4 Arena / Ultimax
*Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
*Persona 5 / Royal
*Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight: Accessory & Social
*Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
*Persona 5 Strikers
==List of Personas==
In Megami Ibunroku Persona and Persona 2, this Arcana corresponds to the Deity race.
===Megami Ibunroku Persona===
The Emperor Arcana is represented by the protagonist.
Persona 	Persona 	Level
PSP 	Revelations	Level
Seimen Kongou	Starion 	5 (Initial Persona of the protagonist)
Airgetlam 	Pawn 	12
Brahma * 	Brax 	23
Marduk 	Ug 	34
Odin 	Odin 	43
Baal 	Bard 	55
Amen-Ra * 	Ra 	62 (Ultimate Persona of the protagonist)
Vishnu * 	Ashura 	86
===Persona 2===
====Innocent Sin====
Persona 	Level
Airgetlam	9
Marduk 	28
Baal 	37
Huracan 	49
Indra 	50
Odin * 	55
Vishnu * 	86
====Eternal Punishment====
Persona 	Level
Airgetlam	9
Marduk 	28
Baal 	37
Hurakan 	45
Indra 	52
Odin * 	65
Lugh 	72
Vishnu * 	86
===Persona 3===
The Emperor Arcana is represented by Hidetoshi Odagiri, from Gekkoukan High School's student council.
The social link for this Arcana can be started on April 27 when the protagonist talks to Ms. Toriumi about joining the student council. Council meetings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Upon completing the Social Link, the protagonist gains access to the ultimate form of the Emperor Arcana, Odin, the Storm God.
The Emperor Arcana is also the Persona Arcana of Akihiko Sanada, the member of SEES.
Persona 	Level
Polydeuces 	Initial Persona of Akihiko Sanada
Caesar 	Ultimate Persona of Akihiko Sanada
Forneus 	7
Oberon 	15
Take-Mikazuchi	24
King Frost 	30
Raja Naga 	36
Kingu 	46
Barong 	52
Odin 	57
===Reload===
The layout is mostly the same, except that Kingu is replaced with Belphegor.
Persona 	Level
Polydeuces 	Initial Persona of Akihiko Sanada
Caesar 	Ultimate Persona of Akihiko Sanada
Forneus 	7
Oberon 	16
Take-Mikazuchi	23
King Frost 	34
Raja Naga 	43
Belphegor 	53
Barong 	63
Odin 	74
===Persona 4===
The Emperor Arcana is represented by Kanji Tatsumi, who goes to the same school as the protagonist. Kanji is introduced partway through the game as a first-year student who often gets into fights and into trouble with the local law enforcement. As the protagonist levels up the Social Link, Kanji reveals that he enjoys sewing and other crafts but has kept those interests hidden because of peer pressure. Kanji lost his father early in life and has since struggled to understand what it means to "be a man." Later in the Social Link, he meets a young boy whose whole family takes a liking to Kanji's hand-sewn dolls. This experience eventually gives him the confidence to accept his strengths and interests despite public opinion. Rather, instead of letting people say what they want, Kanji will work towards making sure he is properly understood.
Kanji's initial Persona is Take-Mikazuchi. At rank 10 of the Social Link, Take-Mikazuchi transforms into its ultimate form, Rokuten Maoh, and bestows the protagonist with the ultimate form of the Arcana, Odin, the God of Storms.
Leveling the Emperor Arcana up to Lv. 3 allows Kanji to learn his distinct follow-up move, Atomic Press. This attack strikes all enemies with a high percentage of dealing critical damage, which results in a Down status and the potential for an All-Out Attack. The follow-up move occurs at random and only after the protagonist has rendered a separate target Down first (and at least one other target is not currently Down).
In Persona 4 Golden, Kanji can unlock a third-tier Persona: Takeji Zaiten. This is done by initiating a Social Link meeting at any point after 1/10 if the Emperor Arcana is at Rank 10. ​​​​
Persona 	Level
Take-Mikazuchi	Initial Persona of Kanji Tatsumi
Rokuten Maoh 	Ultimate Persona of Kanji Tatsumi
Takeji Zaiten★	Third-tier Persona of Kanji Tatsumi
Oberon 	12
King Frost 	22
Setanta 	34
Oukuninushi 	41
Thoth 	45
Pabilsag 	51
Barong 	65
Odin 	74
===Persona 4 Arena===
The Emperor Arcana is represented by Kanji Tatsumi and Akihiko Sanada, and their Personas, Take-Mikazuchi and Caesar.
===Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth===
Persona 	Level
Polydeuces 	Akihiko Sanada's initial Persona
Caesar 	Akihiko Sanada's ultimate Persona
Take-Mikazuchi	Kanji Tatsumi's initial Persona
Rokuten Maoh 	Kanji Tatsumi's ultimate Persona
Oberon 	9
Setanta 	18
King Frost 	25
Oukuninushi 	34
Thoth 	41
Pabilsag 	46
Kingu 	60
Barong 	65
Odin 	72
===Persona 5===
The Emperor Arcana is represented by the Confidant with Yusuke Kitagawa, which ranks up as the protagonist interacts with him. This Confidant unlocks Skill Card duplication and various team member skills for Yusuke as it ranks up. Yusuke's Confidant revolves around his struggles to overcome an artistic slump, having doubts about his ability to capture "true beauty" through his artwork as well as his fear of falling into the same corrupting vices as his former sensei Madarame. After his painting "Desire" is heavily panned by critics, Yusuke comes to the realization of the duality of the human heart and creates "Desire and Hope" to bring hope to people lost to their inner darkness.
As the Confidant reaches maximum Yusuke's Persona, Goemon, will transmogrify into Kamu Susano-o. Completing the Emperor Arcana Confidant will also bestow the ultimate form of the Arcana, Odin.
In Persona 5 Royal, if the Emperor Arcana confidant is maxed out and the protagonist chooses to reject the false reality during the events of the third semester, Yusuke Kitagawa will unlock his third tier Persona: Gorokichi, by fusing Goemon and Kamu Susano-O.
Persona 	Level
Goemon 	Initial Persona of Yusuke Kitagawa
Kamu Susano-o	Ultimate Persona of Yusuke Kitagawa
Regent♦ 	10
Eligor 	16
Setanta 	28
Thoth 	36
Okuninushi 	44
Barong 	52
King Frost 	61
Oberon 	66
Baal 	75
Odin 	82*
====Royal====
In Persona 5 Royal, Emperor Arcana's list has been altered with the transfer of Okuninushi to the Faith Arcana.
Persona 	Level
Goemon 	Initial Persona of Yusuke Kitagawa
Kamu Susano-o	Ultimate Persona of Yusuke Kitagawa
Gorokichi★ 	Third-tier Persona of Yusuke Kitagawa
Regent♦ 	10
Eligor 	16
Setanta 	25
Thoth 	36
Barong 	52
King Frost 	61
Oberon 	66
Baal 	82
Odin 	84*
===Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth===
Persona 	Level
Goemon 	Yusuke Kitagawa's initial Persona
Take-Mikazuchi	Kanji Tatsumi's initial Persona
Polydeuces 	Akihiko Sanada's initial Persona
Kamu Susano-O 	Yusuke Kitagawa's ultimate Persona
Rokuten Maoh 	Kanji Tatsumi's ultimate Persona
Caesar 	Akihiko Sanada's ultimate Persona
Anzu 	4
Oberon 	10
Power 	18
Oukuninushi 	25
King Frost 	34
Thoth 	44
Ganesha 	51
Barong 	58
Baal 	65
Odin 	71
Huang Di ° 	89
===Persona 5 Strikers===
Persona 	Level
Goemon 	1 (Persona of Yusuke Kitagawa)
Setanta 	36
Eligor 	31
Okuninushi	42
King Frost	63
==List of Demons==
===Persona 2===
====Innocent Sin====
Persona	Level
Odin 	55
====Eternal Punishment====
Persona	Level
Odin 	65
==List of Shadows==
Shadow 	Level
Large Basalt 	33
Rainy Brother 3	32
Burning Beetle 	13-44
Grave Beetle 	7-44
Adamant Beetle 	19-33
Strength Beetle	19-60
Emperor Beetle 	73-77
==Characters==
Character 	Game
Boy with Earring 	Megami Ibunroku Persona
Keito 	Persona: Tsumi to Batsu
Akihiko Sanada 	Persona 3
Hidetoshi Odagiri	Persona 3
Kanji Tatsumi 	Persona 4
Yusuke Kitagawa 	Persona 5
==Card Designs==
File:Emperor IS.png|Persona 2
File:Emperor.png|Persona 3/Persona 4
File:P5 Emperor arcana cooperation.png|Persona 5
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