What is the Official Name of the Protagonist in Persona 5 The Phantom X?

When you dive into Persona 5: The Phantom X, first thing you’re saddled with is this task — you gotta slap a name on your protagonist. It all starts with scribbling your name down on some worksheet. If you’ve hung around Persona games before, maybe the names of these protagonists ring a bell. Maybe you’re itching to stick with the “official” name this time, too.

But here’s the kicker — the canon name should already be there, pre-loaded and ready. Unless, of course, you’ve somehow managed to wipe it clean. Or maybe you’re double-guessing if it’s legit. So here we unpack the story behind the P5X protagonist’s true name.

So, brace yourself — in Japanese, the hero’s name is Nagisa Kamishiro. Neat, right? But wait — the English version throws a wrench in. It’s Nagisa Kamisiro. A tiny tweak, sure, but hey, details count.

Yet, listen, you’re not shackled to calling him Nagisa. You can call him anything. Zoo Smell? Go wild. (Just make sure to switch up both the first and last names if you’re going full-on creative. Weirdly enough, some folks only swap the first name. Why? Beats me.)

Oh, and a heads-up! This game lets you connect with pals online, so your chosen name is essentially your account tag. It’s worth picking something that stands out. Otherwise, you’ll be another Nagisa in a sea of Kamisiros. Adding friends? Choose something those jokers will recognize.

Anyway, what was I saying? Oh, right, “canon” varies a lot. Persona heroes have had different names across stories. Take the Persona 4 main guy — Souji Seta in the manga, but Yu Narukami in Persona 4 Arena and the anime. And Persona 5’s guy? Akira Kurusu in the manga, yet somehow also Ren Amamiya. Canon’s a messy beast, I tell ya! (Ren’s alright, but Akira will always have my heart.)

Nagisa might pop up in other media with a brand new name, but for now, we’re sticking with what’s in the beta we fiddled with.

Oh, almost forgot — can you change the protagonist’s name in Persona 5: The Phantom X? Yep! After you’ve gone with Nagisa (or our buddy Zoo Smell) and start having second thoughts, there’s one freebie name change waiting for you. After that? It’s 200 Meta Jewels each time — that game currency you pick up while playing.

To swap names, hit up your profile icon at the top of your phone menu. Yeah, but only after you’ve dug a bit into the story. Then, those three dots above your icon? That’s your golden ticket to the name-change option. Happy naming adventures!