Confidant Guide: Lovers – Ann Takamaki – One of the first Phantom Thieves you hire in Persona 5 Royal is Ann Takamaki. Ann musters the courage to stand up and join Joker, Ryuji, and Morgana as they attempt to alter the abusive and power-hungry volleyball coach Suguru Kamoshida’s heart at Shujin Academy.
In Persona 5 Royal, you can strengthen Ann’s ally to give her more fighting prowess as you explore Tokyo. Here is our comprehensive, spoiler-free guide to Ann’s confidant in Persona 5 Royal.
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Availability And Perks
Ann’s Confidant, Rank 3
Ann’s Comment | Your Response | Points Earned Without a Lovers Persona | Points Earned With A Lovers Persona |
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“Well, I came up with a way to do it!” | “How’s that?” | 0 | 0 |
“You’re amazing.” | 0 | 0 | |
“So basically, I want you to say stuff to me, and I’ll try not to get fazed by it!” | “What kind of stuff…?” | 0 | 0 |
“That’s your training…?” | 0 | 0 | |
“I don’t get it…” | 0 | 0 | |
“C’mon, hit me with your best shot!” | “You’re stupid.” | 0 | 0 |
“You’re an airhead.” | 0 | 0 | |
“You’re… unique.” | 0 | 0 | |
“Yeah, yeah, yeah! And?” | “You’re a hard worker.” | 0 | 0 |
“That response was annoying.” | 0 | 0 | |
“Can we stop yet?” | 0 | 0 | |
“Uh-huh, uh-huh. What else?” | “I like you.” | 1 | 2 |
“I love you.” | 1 | 2 | |
“Can we stop yet?” | 2 | 3 | |
“Bring it on!” | “Listen to me.” | 0 | 0 |
“This won’t help your heart.” | 0 | 0 | |
“You’re a genius…” | 0 | 0 | |
“You know… I kinda feel like this won’t make our Personas stronger.” | “You’re right.” | 0 | 0 |
“You finally get it.” | 0 | 0 | |
“It sounds like shoots have been real hectic with all the scrambling they’ve had to do for substitutes.” | “That’s odd.” | 1 | 2 |
“Has that happened to you?” | 2 | 3 | |
“… Maybe less these days.” | “Are you lonely?” | 0 | 0 |
“That freedom sounds nice.” | 1 | 2 | |
Phonecall: “She had to have seen me, right? Do you think she thought I was cool…?” | “Could be.” | 1 | 2 |
“You’re so self-conscious.” | 0 | 0 | |
“Was she a child model?” | 0 | 0 |
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Ann’s Confidant, Rank 4
Ann’s Comment | Your Response | Points Earned Without a Lovers Persona | Points Earned With a Lovers Persona |
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“It has everything… but it feels like I can’t understand any of it. It’s honestly kinda scary.” | “I know what you mean.” | 2 | 3 |
“I’m not sure I follow.” | 0 | 0 | |
“That comes down to you.” | 1 | 2 | |
“But that was when Shiho talked to me. The first thing she said was, ‘Takamaki-san, your paintings suck.'” | “That was mean of her.” | 1 | 2 |
“That’s hilarious.” | 3 | 3 | |
“Was she right?” | 0 | 0 | |
“About that female thief in the anime I used to watch? Well, I thought of something!” | “Tell me” | 3 | 3 |
“I’m afraid to know.” | 1 | 2 | |
“… Who?” | 0 | 0 | |
“And that’s why I’m going to try and learn from them!” | “Good idea.” | 2 | 3 |
“How exactly?” | 1 | 2 | |
“I’m gonna star in action movies!” | “That’s not going to work.” | 0 | 0 |
“You haven’t learned anything.” | 0 | 0 | |
“Good luck with that.” | 3 | 3 | |
Phonecall: “Do you do anything to train your body?” | “I train everyday.” | 1 | 2 |
“Not really.” | 0 | 0 | |
“I carry Morgana in my bag.” | 1 | 2 |
Ann’s Confidant Rank 5
Ann’s Comment | Your Response | Points Earned Without a Lovers Persona | Points Earned With a Lovers Persona |
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“Do you think maybe Shiho would want one too?” | “Maybe.” | 0 | 0 |
“Give it up.” | 1 | 2 | |
“I really screwed that up…” | “You’re outmatched.” | 0 | 0 |
“She’s amazing, huh…” | 1 | 2 | |
“But still, wasn’t Mika’s fake crying pretty incredible?” | “It had grace.” | 1 | 2 |
“She’d be a great Phantom Thief.” | 0 | 0 | |
“I-I dunno though, I think I’m pretty good at fake crying myself. I know the perfect technique.” | “So how do you do it?” | 0 | 0 |
“Tell me more.” | 0 | 0 | |
Phonecall: “The key is… you don’t actually cry!” | “I figured that much.” | 0 | 0 |
“I mean, that’s why it’s ‘fake.'” | 0 | 0 |
Ann’s Confidant Rank 6
Ann’s Comment | Your Response | Points Earned Without a Lovers Persona | Points Earned With a Lovers Persona |
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“I guess you really just need someone to laugh at you if you want to feel better.” | “It seems that way.” | 2 | 3 |
“That’s such a simple solution.” | 0 | 0 | |
“If it’s a friend, yeah.” | 1 | 2 | |
“So I agreed without thinking much of it, but it ended up being… pretty overwhelming.” | “How so?” | 0 | 0 |
“Was she working hard?” | 0 | 0 | |
“Was she in pain?” | 0 | 0 | |
“… Is it because I’m weak?” | “You’re not weak.” | 0 | 0 |
“It’s because you’re kind.” | 0 | 0 | |
“So I was thinking, and um… what can I do to help Shiho?” | “Comfort her.” | 2 | 3 |
“Listen to what she has to say.” | 1 | 2 | |
“Show her your own strength.” | 3 | 3 | |
Phonecall: “But now that I saw her crying, I know I’ll find something I can do for her…!” | “Someone’s motivated.” | 1 | 2 |
“I’ll cheer you on.” | 1 | 2 | |
“You gonna be okay?” | 0 | 0 |
Ann’s Confidant Rank 7
Ann’s Comment | Your Response | Points Earned Without a Lovers Persona | Points Earned With a Lovers Persona |
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“I wonder why…” | “It’s a trap!” | 0 | 0 |
“She admires you.” | 1 | 2 | |
“Why did Mika ask for me…?” | “So she could show you up.” | 0 | 0 |
“Because you’re a natural beauty.” | 0 | 0 | |
“……” | “Cheer up.” | 0 | 0 |
“Please don’t cry.” | 0 | 0 | |
“I want to be a real model…!” | “You already are one.” | 0 | 0 |
“Go get ’em, tiger.” | 1 | 2 | |
“What about your action movies…?” | 0 | 0 | |
Phonecall: “Obviously that means dieting, cutting back on food, and no matter how tough it is, I’ll do any workout!” | “You got this.” | 1 | 2 |
“Don’t strain yourself.” | 0 | 0 | |
“Trying to be like Mika?” | 0 | 0 |
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Ann’s Confidant Rank 8
Ann’s Comment | Your Response | Points Earned Without a Lovers Persona | Points Earned With a Lovers Persona |
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“Obviously I want to cut down on my waist size too… and firm up my butt and calves!” | “That’s a lot of work…” | 0 | 0 |
“You have some real guts.” | 2 | 3 | |
“You’re beautiful as is.” | 1 | 2 | |
“Huh… There has to be somewhere my vibrant charm will shine, right!?” | “There’s no doubt in my mind.” | 3 | 3 |
“I hope so.” | 2 | 3 | |
“Good luck finding it.” | 2 | 3 | |
(Ryuji’s line) “It’s simple stuff like that that’ll help you keep pushin’.” | “Good advice.” | 0 | 0 |
“You’re so dumb, Ryuji…” | 0 | 0 | |
“I need to show her that I’m working hard… and that she doesn’t need to worry so much about me.” | “She’ll be happy to hear that.” | 3 | 3 |
“I’m sure she already knows.” | 3 | 3 | |
Phonecall: “…I wonder if this is how Shiho felt with her rehab? Being able to push herself because someone was there with her…” | “That’s probably it.” | 1 | 2 |
“I wonder.” | 0 | 0 | |
“You can ask her yourself.” | 1 | 2 |
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Ann’s Confidant Rank 9
Ann’s Comment | Your Response | Points Earned Without a Lovers Persona | Points Earned With a Lovers Persona |
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(Shiho’s line) “We’re so high up…” | “It’s dangerous up here.” | 0 | 0 |
“Step away from the ledge.” | 0 | 0 | |
“Why did you want to come here?” | 0 | 0 | |
(Shiho’s line) “So, I wanted to see if she would show up again now.” | “And?” | 0 | 0 |
“She’s gone, isn’t she?” | 0 | 0 | |
“Because, well… the only way I can help Shiho is to show her how hard I’m working.” | “Hang in there.” | 3 | 3 |
I believe in you, Ann.”” | 3 | 3 | |
“I guess… I’m alone again, huh…?” | “You have the others.” | 0, segue into Ann’s friendship path | |
“You have me.” | 0, segue into Ann’s romance path |
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If you decide to associate with Ann:
Without more options for dialogue, the conversation ends here.
If you decide to woo Ann:
Ann’s Comment | Your Response | Points Earned Without a Lovers Persona | Points Earned With a Lovers Persona |
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“W-Wait, what did I just say!?” | “You said ‘I love you.'” | 0 | 0 |
“I didn’t hear you.” | 0 | 0 |
Ann’s Confidant Rank 10 (MAX)
If friends:
Ann’s Comment | Your Response | Points Earned Without a Lovers Persona | Points Earned With a Lovers Persona |
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“So… how was I?” | “You really gave it your all.” | 3 | 3 |
“You still have a ways to go.” | 2 | 3 | |
“Everyone was complimenting you.” | 2 | 3 | |
“Just like you and Shiho are for me…” | “That’s embarrassing.” | 2 | 3 |
“I’ll be there with you.” | 3 | 3 | |
You can do it, Ann.”” | 3 | 3 | |
“But… I’m still kinda worried. Do you think you could help me, (Protagonist’s name)?” | “Of course.” | 2 | 3 |
“Ask me anything.” | 2 | 3 | |
“You can lean on me too, if you need it.” | “I will.” | 0 | 0 |
“I already am.” | 0 | 0 | |
“That doesn’t mean I’m gonna stop counting on you. After all, you’re an eternal member of my fan club!” | “What’s that?” | 0 | 0 |
“Eternal?” | 0 | 0 |
If dating:
Ann’s Comment | Your Response | Points Earned Without a Lovers Persona | Points Earned With a Lovers Persona |
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“So… how was I?” | “You really gave it your all.” | 3 | 3 |
“You still have a ways to go.” | 2 | 3 | |
“Everyone was complimenting you.” | 2 | 3 | |
“Just like you and Shiho are for me…” | That’s embarrassing.”” | 2 | 3 |
“I’ll be there with you.” | 3 | 3 | |
“You can do it, Ann.” | 3 | 3 | |
“U-Uhhh…” | “What’s wrong?” | 0 | 0 |
“It’s just the two of us.” | 0 | 0 | |
“But… I’m still kinda worried. Do you think you could help me, (Protagonist’s name)?” | “Of course.” | 3 | 3 |
“Anything for you.” | 2 | 3 | |
“You can lean on me too, if you need it.” | “I will.” | 0 | 0 |
“I already am.” | 0 | 0 | |
“Promise me that you’ll stay by my side… Okay?” | “Of course.” | 0 | 0 |
“I should be asking you that.” | 0 | 0 | |
“Um, before we get off…sh-should we at least do one thing… you know… that couples do?” | “Couples?” | 0 | 0 |
“Just one?” | 0 | 0 |
Additional Hangouts With Ann
Going To The Movies In Shibuya
You can ask Ann to go to the movies with you in the Shibuya theatre, just like with the other Phantom Thieves.
Ann’s Comment | Your Response | Points Earned Without a Lovers Persona | Points Earned With a Lovers Persona |
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“I guess girls like me want that perfect, romantic kind of love you see in the movies.” | “I don’t get it.” | 2 | 3 |
“I get you.” | 1 | 3 | |
Additional Benefits | |||
+3 to your Charm stat |
Taking Ann On A Date In Hawaii
The Shujin Academy School Festival Afterparty Date With Ann On 10/26
This event is only available if you’re in a romantic connection with Ann, same like with the date in Hawaii.
Ann’s Comment | Your Response | Points Earned Without a Lovers Persona | Points Earned With a Lovers Persona |
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“I was just worried about the whole thing with Akechi-kun… We’re gonna be okay, right?” | “Definitely.” | 1 | 2 |
“It doesn’t look good.” | 0 | 0 | |
“Let’s forget that for now.” | 2 | 3 | |
“What should I do…!?” | “He’s calling you.” | 0 | 0 |
“Let’s run away.” | 0 | 0 | |
“You poor thing…” | 0 | 0 | |
“Ummm…” | “Do you have a boyfriend!?” | 0 | 0 |
“I can almost see them…!” | 0 | 0 | |
“I’ve always loved you!” | 0 | 0 | |
“I can’t believe you had the courage to stand up and say that in front of everyone.” | “You were in trouble.” | 3 | 3 |
“I couldn’t ignore you.” | 3 | 3 | |
“T-Talking about the future… That’s a bit too heavy for right now, huh? Ahahaha!” | “Not at all.” | 2 | 3 |
“I feel the same way.” | 2 | 3 | |
“……” | “It looks delicious.” | 3 | 3 |
“I can’t wait to eat it.” | 3 | 3 | |
Additional Benefits | |||
Ann’s Cream Puffs: Restores 100SP to one ally. |
Non-Ranking Hangouts
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Persona 5 Royal Confidant Guide: Lovers – Ann Takamaki FAQs
How do you hang out with Ann Takamaki?
On Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Ann is available to hang out with and can usually be found at the 2-D classroom or the Shibuya underground mall.
Does Ann Takamaki like Ryuji?
Ryuji and Ann shared a look in Shido's Palace after he lowered the lifeboat's lever, showing how much they care for each other. Ryuji then gave Ann a thumbs-up.
Where can I buy Ann Takamaki evening?
Most days, Ann is in the Shibuya Underground Mall. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday after school, Ann is available to hang out with. She will also be present at the mall on Sunday during the day and any time it rains.
How do you hang out with Ann in Persona 5 Royal?
Once you've broken into Kamoshida's palace, Ann will become available to you in-game on April 15th. You won't have many chances to hang out with her after that (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday after school are the most optimum times to hang out with her).
Can you romance Ann Takamaki?
One of the potential love interests in Persona 5 Royal is Ann Takamaki. Although she initially appears to be a gorgeous stranger, those who take the time to get to know her can develop a long-lasting friendship with her. Any Persona player may make this attractive lady fall in love with them with the correct advice.
What does Ann Takamaki like?
Ann Takamaki (Lovers)
When offered, the Custard Cake, Chocolate Truffles, Face Beautifier, Rose Bouquet, and Uji Matcha Flan all set off special dialogue. Before being offered as gifts, the items Crimson Lipstick, Heart-Shaped Ring, and Rose Bouquet demand a romantic connection.
When can I romance Ann?
The Lovers: Ann Takamaki
Ann is a romance option, becomes accessible on June 15, and requires a Guts score of 2 or above to get past Rank 2. She is either in the lecture hall or the Shibuya Underground Mall.
Is Ann Takamaki half white?
She is biracial; her last name is Japanese and her profile states that she is one-fourth American. She is a quite tall young lady, taller than both Makoto Niijima and Haru Okumura, both of whom are a full year older than her.
What race is Ann Takamaki?
The player soon discovers that Ann, although having a traditionally Japanese last name, is only 25% American and has blonde hair and green eyes. They never consider Ann's mostly Japanese heritage when the other students whisper about her and assume things about her because of her Western appearance.
What should give Ann?
Persona 5 Royal: The 15 Best Gifts You Can Give Ann
15/15 Sakura Fan.
14/15 Flower Basket.
13/15 Local Mascot Set.
12/15 Blaring Alarm Clock.
11/15 Watercolor Postcard.
10/15 Chocolate Truffles.
9/15 Face Beautifier.
8/15 Rose Bouquet.
Is Ann Takamaki British?
Ann is a teenage girl who is a quarter-American and has spent a large portion of her life abroad. She is a second-year student at Shujin Academy and one of the original Phantom Thieves of Hearts members.
What personality type is Ann Takamaki?
Since ENFPs and ESFJs frequently get confused, like Starfire from the Teen Titans cartoon, another ENFP female, Ann Takamaki has been the subject of confusion from time to time. She frequently gets mistaken for an ESFJ as well.
What country is Ann Takamaki from?
A character in the 2016 video game Persona 5 is named Ann Takamaki (Takamaki An, or Anne Takamaki in the Japanese version). She is a second-year student at the fictitious Shujin Academy and a teenage Japanese girl.