Persona 2: Innocent Sin Novel, Summary and character profiles (English translation)

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Anna Yoshizaka, a former short-distance runner with a promising future ahead of her, had to give up her athletic pursuits after a hit and run accident and has lost all hope for the future. She left school mid term and lives an apathetic life, but one day she comes across Joker, a mysterious figure from rumor spread around the city. Joker tells her he wants her to join the Masked Circle, an offer Anna can’t refuse. Then, before Anna appears the positive, strong willed Yukino Mayuzumi. While she resents Yukino for interfering with the Circle’s schemes, she also finds herself drawn to her somehow. If all goes according to the plans of the Masked Circle, the town will succumb to destruction and all order will collapse…

This novel, first in the series, presents a new perspective to the hit video game Persona 2.



Character Profiles

Anna Yoshizaka: Once a short-distance runner with a promising future, an injury from a traffic accident cuts her athletic career short. Upon meeting Joker and joining the Masked Circle, she receives the title of “Lady Scorpio.”

Yukino Mayuzumi: A freelance photographer. A strong-minded, tomboyish older sister figure. The type of person who can’t resist helping others, she also interferes with Anna’s plans. Can summon her Persona, Vesta.

Joker: A figure from urban legend who grants your wish when you summon him by calling your own number on your phone. This entity is the leader of the Masked Circle.

Prince Taurus: A “vain and deeply insincere” man, according to Anna. Once a mediocre one-hit-wonder, he is now the popular producer who is also known as Ginji Sasaki.

King Leo: An eerie man who always has half his face covered with a mask, and constantly says cryptic things. He holds a hatred for Maya Amano, and relentlessly stalks her.

Queen Aquarius: A beautiful woman who hides sinister thoughts. She is also the actress Junko Kurosu. She made an agreement with Joker in order to preserve her beauty and youth.

Tatsuya Suou: Third year at Seven Sisters high school. Anna’s former classmate. A cool guy that prefers solitude, he feels out of place among the rest of his class. Can summon his Persona, Vulcanus.

Lisa Silverman: A second year student at Seven Sisters high school, she always follows Tatsuya around. A member of the group MUSES, which is produced by Taurus. Can summon her Persona, Eros.

Maya Amano: A contributing editor for the teen magazine “Coolest” and Yukino’s partner. Has strong trauma and fear surrounding fire. Can summon her Persona, Maia.

Eikichi Mishina: A second year at Kasugayama high school who calls himself Michel, he is both a vocalist in a band and a gang leader. Is overly self-conscious and a narcissist. Can summon his Persona, Rhadamanthus.

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