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Joker, Persona 5

Role-playing game Persona 5 protagonist and high schooler—code name Joker—might be able to relate to Atreus. He, too, is catapulted into unexpected transformation, able to crusade against evil by infiltrating its physical manifestation, called Palaces. But before he can do so, he needs to “awaken,” and change from a uniform-wearing student to his, as it says in the title, persona.

Right before a Palace enemy is about to slice off his head with a sword, Joker raises his face to reveal a white mask stuck around his eyes. He tears it off, spouting blood and looking injured before blue flames swallow him. Then, he’s able to command his top hat-wearing Persona, Arsène

It’s a lore-heavy outfit change, I’ll admit. It’s also kind of Hannah Montana. The biggest difference between what Joker is wearing before and after he awakens is his mask—otherwise, the trench coat he wears with a popped collar gives him the same nondescript edginess as his plaid school uniform. But it helps you understand that Joker has his personal style locked down, and having a strong sense of self provides a well of power on its own.

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