#version 4.7.3

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I knew I was missing a few things last night, but I couldn't figure out where they were! Some of Narumi's new stuff is bizarrely labeled as "PC040", I guess?

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Two new "event" images (used for flashbacks, Wonder's visions, etc.) were added in Version 4.7.3!

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Junpei Iori assets added in Version 4.7.3!

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New art celebrating the Lunar New Year 2026! There was also some art of Cattle that doesn't quite feel new, but I didn't see it on a quick skim through his tag, so I'm including it just in case.

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Narumi's new portraits in Version 4.7.3's hotfix today! Some points of note:

She has some new expressions, but also some of her old ones are missing. I can't put the old expressions on the new outfit because the image size was changed

On the note of the image size changing, they added additional space to both sides and above her. Usually they do this because the Metaverse outfit's mask/hat/shoulders/etc. need extra space to fit, but they want to use the same expression pieces

The new portraits also have that weird thing where they're named "PC040" instead of "liben", despite her resized portraits with the old outfit still being "liben"

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Junpei Iori in P5X

(last updated 5/10/26!)

Junpei Iori is primarily present as a Phantom Idol, or cognitive teammate. He has not yet made any appearance in the main story.

Junpei’s first appearance in the P3RE Collab is in Chapter 5, where the group reunites with him after he and Fuuka had been separated. Junpei acted as bait to lead Arcana Emperor and Empress away from Fuuka so she could look for the others, and ultimately had to run from them until he found a door that led him to the Iwatodai Strip Mall. He was starving from all the exercise, but luckily after meeting up with everyone, Shun was able to make him some ramen.

From there he joins the group, ending up with the majority group when Riko, Yukari, and Akihiko get separated from everyone else. In Chapter 6, when Junpei actually becomes playable, he cracks jokes and keeps things light as the group progresses through Tartarus, but also helps protect Fuuka and even mentions Chidori during the Arcana Lovers fight.

In Junpei’s Dream Chapters (bonus events the player can unlock), he and Nagisa are transported to various locations around Tokyo and Tatsumi Port Island. His final three Dream Chapters, which require special items to unlock but have a bit more to them, are:

The Doll is Staring (unlocked by reaching the 5th floor of Tartarus: Eternal Night with Junpei on your team): Wonder gets a Japanese doll, and Junpei mentions a ghost story he's heard about one, which reminds Wonder of someone else he knows who likes urban legends and the like. He and Junpei are transported to outside Victory Kitchen, where they run into Kiyoshi Kurotani, who talks with Junpei about being "chosen ones" secretly protecting their schools.

Reading Souvenirs (unlocked by reaching the 10th floor of Tartarus: Eternal Night with Junpei on your team): Wonder gets a book cover, which prompts Junpei to admit he doesn't read much. He and Junpei are transported to the bookstore in Shinjuku, where they run into Tomoko Noge, who's currently working, and she connects with Junpei over their shared interest in baseball before recommending him some baseball-related books.

The Prince's Gift (unlocked by reaching the 15th floor of Tartarus: Eternal Night with Junpei on your team): Wonder gets a bouquet of flowers, which reminds Junpei of Chidori, eventually leading to him admitting he wants to ask her out when she's out of the hospital. He and Junpei are transported to Kichijoji, where they run into Ichigo Shikano, who misinterprets the situation and fears Wonder is giving the bouquet to Junpei. After they clear things up, Chizuko Nagao also comes by, and she and Ichigo both give Junpei suggestions for how he can be Chidori's "prince" and ask her out.

Junpei can also be encountered in the cognitive Paulownia Mall, and later the cognitive Iwatodai Dorm, in his casual outfit, and interacted with there.

Junpei’s Persona Hermes is categorized as a Fire type, and resists Fire while being weak to Wind.

Hermes is a Guardian Persona, meaning he’s good at protecting teammates and keeping them alive. His trait grants Junpei one "Competitive Spirit" at the end of each ally's turn (stacks up to 15):

At 10 Competitive Spirit: All allies' attack stat and fire damage dealt are buffed

At 15 Competitive Spirit: Junpei's damage reduction stat is buffed, and all allies' attack stat and fire damage dealt are further buffed

Junpei also gains 1 charge of "Power Slash" every two turns. Power Slash is activated when he takes damage (not counting damage from a damage over time (DOT) effect), and is considered an additional effect. It gives Junpei 6 Competitive Spirit, deals physical damage (based on Junpei's max HP) to one enemy with a guaranteed critical, then inflicts the target with "Frenzy Ball", and grants all allies shield for three rounds. When an enemy with Frenzy Ball dies, Frenzy Ball transfers to the enemy with the highest HP.

His fire attack skill hits one enemy and, if the target has it, detonates Frenzy Ball, dealing additional fire damage to all enemies, then reduces their defense and buffs all teammates' fire damage (based on Junpei's max HP) for two rounds. His physical attack skill hits one enemy (and if the target has Frenzy Ball, this attack is a guaranteed critical), then reduces their defense and buffs all allies' damage dealt (based on Junpei's max HP) for two rounds. His support skill gives Junpei "Focus of the Battlefield" and taunts all enemies for two rounds, then buffs all allies' critical hit effect based on Junpei's max HP for two rounds (the buff is increased for Fire Assassins and Sweepers).

Focus of the Battlefield: Junpei takes 40% of any non-DOT damage that would be dealt to any allies (also reducing the amount of damage as he takes more hits), and is immune to mental status ailments and knockdown. He also has a high chance of inflicting burn on any attackers who he takes damage from, and automatically unleashes Power Slash on his next turn if he doesn't take any non-DOT damage.

His passive skills buff all allies' attack stats, buff all allies' damage dealt if at least one Fire Assassin or Sweeper is present at the start of battle, heal Junpei for a small percentage of his max HP at the end of his turn, and heal all allies based on Junpei's max HP if any teammate falls below 30% (this healing can trigger once, but is recharged whenever Junpei uses his support skill).

As in P3RE, his melee weapon is a two-handed sword. However, as the members of SEES don’t have ranged weapons, he instead has an ability called an “Aid Skill” that can be used once per battle at any time, and doesn’t use up his turn. Junpei’s Aid Skill grants all allies a shield (based on their own max HP) for 3 rounds. His Theurgy, Hack n' Blast, can be seen in this video from 2:33 - 2:47, and it requires 140 points in his Theurgy Gauge to use; it hits one enemy with a physical attack that ignores type resistances, then reduces their Down Points by 4 (if the target has less than four Down Points, the extra points are deducted from another random enemy). It then buffs all allies' attack and critical hit effect (based on Junpei's max HP) for 4 rounds (stacks up to 2). Junpei gains double Theurgy energy if a Fire Assassin or Sweeper is present at the start of combat.

His recommended card sets are 1) 2 of Wands (Control)+ Knight of Wands (Departure), 2) 4 of Swords (Reconciliation) + Prince of Wands (Creation).

The game recommends teaming him up with 1) the Persona 3 protagonist, 2) Lion Dance Rin and Howler.

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Here's the Version 4.7.3 trailer! More information about this version:

Synopsis for Chapter 6 of the P3RE collab: "The Great Sword of Shattering and Destruction: The group was forced to split into two to continue their mission... After passing through the door, they finally arrived at a relatively bright floor in Tartarus, but the lack of combat power made exploration increasingly difficult. Amidst his worries about his teammates and the growing unease of getting closer to the truth, Junpei's presence lightened the mood considerably. However, when asked about Makoto and the others' opinions of Junpei, he unexpectedly showed a shy side... Junpei seems to admire a handsome hero who is like a partner of justice, and he highly approves of Makoto as the team leader. Another companion appears unexpectedly, whispers echoing in my ears from who-knows-where... This time, I am determined to shatter the false ideals and reclaim my companion's true self."

Junpei Iori is revealed to be a Fire/Guardian teammate, with his specialties appearing to be "Taunting" and "Fire specialization buff"

An upcoming Synergy, which we can assume is tied to the upcoming "pink teammate" hinted for next version, was teased for later in this version: ""Please! Please... meet with me privately." When a wildly popular idol girl extends an invitation, my mind involuntarily conjures up 100 different opening scenes from light novels. But reality is never like a light novel! ... So the sole purpose of this secret meeting was simply to practice perfect stage movements and idol poses? A new bond that transcends the spotlight and the aroma of coffee. A heart-fluttering adventure is about to unfold amidst pink bubbles!" A date isn't given, but given previous instances of a Synergy being added ahead of the character's Idol version, we can guess the first 14 ranks of her Synergy will be added on the 26th, probably? This silhouette also seems to confirm that this will indeed be Narumi Nashimoto, from Merope's Synergy and the future Confidant vote.

Eternal Night Luce, Pioneer Soy, Caroline & Justine, and Junpei are being added to the Tartarus: Tower of Eternal Night mode, as well as a new higher difficulty level, three new antiques, a new Junpei bond, an Arcana Lovers boss, and several Major Arcana cards

Arcana Lovers, unsurprisingly (given the trailer) will be the boss challenge for this chapter/version

A new thief fight challenge against Messa will also be available in this update

Various optimizations and quality-of-life improvements to the Revelation Card system

As previously announced, the new targeted weapon contract system, which guarantees the selected 5-star weapon at 95 pulls, is being implemented. Also, after 150 pulls, you receive a free item that allows you to choose two 5-star weapons, then randomly gives you one of them

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Here's the Junpei showcase trailer!