Kenji’s best scene is the comedy routine you can do with him while cleaning up the school festival. That’s where I was like “oh wait, Kenji’s actually sort of a cool dude”
Ngl I think Kenji is just really funny, and the whole SL is just ridiculous in a fun way. And for me he did feel like a friend due to scenes outside of the link like walking with Koromaru and the cleaning stand up comedy scene. And especially the message he sends for his rank 10 episode is really funny where he's like "Heyy cutie~ wanna go on a date? ❤" That actually made me laugh out loud
I was further into his link when I got those scenes, so I can see how it would be different with some slower progression. I'm gonna be honest I completely forgot about the cleaning scene. His final message was hilarious, but I wish that his characterization occured within his Social Link instead of outside :(
I still stand by that, it should have been intergrated better into the main story; But if it were up to me, I wouldn't have his characterization intergrated into the main story at all. I wish he could have been developed a bit more in the first few ranks like other Social Links rather than having a few good character moments sprinkled here and there outside of his main ranks.
If they made it so rank 5 were he get rejected and hear ms kanou and her boyfriend then help him realize that would never happen and help him realize that
Kenji is actually perfect for the Arcana he represents - he's "the active masculine power of creative impulse He is also our conscious awareness. The Magician is the force that allows us to impact the world through a concentration of individual will and power" So while he may seem stupid (and he is) he's doing exactly what his arcana does - even if he dosnt necessarily GUIDE Makoto anywhere in the story like Yosuke and Morgana do - he is almost a Cautionary tale - He wanted something and went for it. Even if it was something obviously unachievable - he TRIED to accomplish something using his own will and nothing else -
I absolutely love your interpretation of the Social Link and I do agree that it fits the Arcana very well, but I still think it falls flat, mostly because of the way it's written. With a different perspective I think it's definetly better in my mind, but I can't get over how little characterization Kenji has. To me, he's a Social Link you could skip and not feel bad about missing because he feels so hollow. I understand the intent behind it, but looking at all the other Social Links in the series, I don't think I can justify putting him higher 😔
That's the magic of Social Links! One person's 2/10 is another's 8/10 purely based on human experience. I think P3 does the best job of this since it has the most diverse Social Link cast :)
I've always thought of it like, your clearly not even kenji's friend to him, your the dude he goes to to talk about his obsessive, creepy relationship that nobody else would encourage
Funny thing is, depending how long you take between his episodes (weeks/months), it can really feel like they had something going but she ditched him the moment the rumors started and she was gonna get married to a random guy with money. My man was either delusional from the start or got strung along until it stopped being convenient/fun for her. Also, the Hermit has a few things to say about Ms. K that helps the interpretation that Kenji did have something going for real for a time
Bro I remeber It was Christmas Eve and I chose to spend my time with Kenji for his rank 10 meet, he send me that zesty ass message with all those hearts, and when I reloaded the game to hang out with whoever (prolly Mitsuru), when I tried hang out with him on the next day he sent me a different message 💀
I... Enjoy his crush. Maybe cause i was the friend that people goes to when they has a crush. But also because mostly well his a dude that know what he wanted and he during the social link are actively trying to be someone emiri could be with because he thought he had a chance. Idk to me during kenji social link i was more pissed at the teacher than kenji. Cause all this is sooo easy to circumvent when she could just say no in the start.
Every Persona MC *can* be like him if you decide to be weird and date the teacher, but I cannot agree that they are like him in any way other than player choice 😅
Persona 4 spoiled me. Every single Social Link had a good story that made you see the characters as their own people Even the creepy nurse (after the first few links) starts doing more than just being creepy and shows a side of her character that just wants to help people For a series where youre meant to form bonds with people, Persona 3 didnt do too good of a job making you want to get close to other people
Yellow/Golden clothes, intimate relationship with female your teacher, and voiced by Joe Zieja? You’re not fooling me, Kenji von Riegan, or would it be Claude Tomochika? Either way, “That egg’s all I got in this world man” 10/10 for me just for that line
yk i see a lot of hate on kenji and ik why but i love the guy maybe it’s cause me and him are like so similar it connects with me i never had an obsession with one of my teachers but some of them diff did look good he also is technically your first real friend to and basically it’s implied that they hanged out often and that was kinda like me and one of my close friends now we both love noodles and got shows we like to watch he’s also funny af to
I feel like They forced kenji to be a non-teammate bro character, and it was a failure Still seeing him and kaz support us was apperciated They perfected the Non-teammate bros formula with Kou & Daisuke in P4
Kenji: I wanna ask my teacher out dude. Makoto: That’s a terrible idea, besides she’s going to say no. (Kenji doesn’t seem to like that answer) Rank 3 Kenji: dude guess what, I ask my teacher out. Makoto: wh-what? Kenji: and guess what, she said she has always felt the same way. Makoto: …dude… you need to call the police.
I genuinely think the biggest problem with p3 social links is that the best option is to just go along with whatever dumbass plan the link has. Oh you as a high schooler are so delusional that you think a teacher wants to marry you? Yeah man go for it send me a wedding card. Oh little girl you think running away with like a days worth of snacks is a great plan? Hell yeah send me a card from wherever you end up. I just dont understand why theres are the right options.
I 100% Agree; I think Persona 3 has the best Social Links because they're written to appeal to different people and you won't like every single one, but the problem with this is that you don't get many opportunities to outwardly disagree with them. This is one of the only things relating to Social Links I think is done better in the later games, where the "correct" option is based less on what the character wants to hear and moreso what they need to hear.
Only thing going for the guy is he like women. I had a couple of friends like that always talking about strip clubs looking at any girl you drive by and see. It can get annoying.
kenji is best girl
You're real as fuck for that ngl
@@JohnPersona nah im just a kenji enjoyer
"DUDE! I have got to get groomed!" - RANK UP!
"Man, this teacher is so hot. I think I'll develop an unhealthy obsession with her, that cool with you?"
>Yes
>I don't care
*RANK UP!*
Kenji is something. Imagine meeting new guy talking to him once then infodumping to him about how much you love teachers and want to date one
Instant homies
Reminder that Kenji has a childhood friend that's crushing on him but he's too stupid to notice her. She's basically Yukiko's older cousin.
wait huh? who?
@@Ghem_UI Rio. She has a social link with the femC from P3 portable.
Why is that stupid? She's not a mature women, so not his type.
Kenji’s best scene is the comedy routine you can do with him while cleaning up the school festival. That’s where I was like “oh wait, Kenji’s actually sort of a cool dude”
Bebe is my favorite social link. His accent is so lovable
Tbh his accent is why I didn't even start his link until way later in the game 😭
Bebe only appears like twice if you don’t do his social link. He’s probably the easiest to forget about
Ngl I think Kenji is just really funny, and the whole SL is just ridiculous in a fun way. And for me he did feel like a friend due to scenes outside of the link like walking with Koromaru and the cleaning stand up comedy scene.
And especially the message he sends for his rank 10 episode is really funny where he's like "Heyy cutie~ wanna go on a date? ❤" That actually made me laugh out loud
I was further into his link when I got those scenes, so I can see how it would be different with some slower progression. I'm gonna be honest I completely forgot about the cleaning scene. His final message was hilarious, but I wish that his characterization occured within his Social Link instead of outside :(
@@JohnPersonaI thought we wanted characterization to be better integrated into the main story
I still stand by that, it should have been intergrated better into the main story; But if it were up to me, I wouldn't have his characterization intergrated into the main story at all. I wish he could have been developed a bit more in the first few ranks like other Social Links rather than having a few good character moments sprinkled here and there outside of his main ranks.
bruh it’s rare to see another kenji enjoyer
If they made it so rank 5 were he get rejected and hear ms kanou and her boyfriend then help him realize that would never happen and help him realize that
Honestly one of the most accurate depictions of a normal high school student in the game probably only behind Junpei
how DARE you compare my glorious god Junpei to Kenji, he actually gets meaningful character development (I love you Junpei 💖)
@@JohnPersonayeah I actually really happy that they just remove kenji sl in p3p and give the magician to junpei
Kenji is actually perfect for the Arcana he represents - he's "the active masculine power of creative impulse He is also our conscious awareness. The Magician is the force that allows us to impact the world through a concentration of individual will and power" So while he may seem stupid (and he is) he's doing exactly what his arcana does - even if he dosnt necessarily GUIDE Makoto anywhere in the story like Yosuke and Morgana do - he is almost a Cautionary tale - He wanted something and went for it. Even if it was something obviously unachievable - he TRIED to accomplish something using his own will and nothing else -
I absolutely love your interpretation of the Social Link and I do agree that it fits the Arcana very well, but I still think it falls flat, mostly because of the way it's written. With a different perspective I think it's definetly better in my mind, but I can't get over how little characterization Kenji has. To me, he's a Social Link you could skip and not feel bad about missing because he feels so hollow. I understand the intent behind it, but looking at all the other Social Links in the series, I don't think I can justify putting him higher 😔
Man I don't hate Kenji probably because I had a friend like him when I was in school
That's the magic of Social Links! One person's 2/10 is another's 8/10 purely based on human experience. I think P3 does the best job of this since it has the most diverse Social Link cast :)
I've always thought of it like, your clearly not even kenji's friend to him, your the dude he goes to to talk about his obsessive, creepy relationship that nobody else would encourage
Funny thing is, depending how long you take between his episodes (weeks/months), it can really feel like they had something going but she ditched him the moment the rumors started and she was gonna get married to a random guy with money. My man was either delusional from the start or got strung along until it stopped being convenient/fun for her.
Also, the Hermit has a few things to say about Ms. K that helps the interpretation that Kenji did have something going for real for a time
The only remarkable thing about this Social link is that it's the one that I like the most in that "how to not play persona 3" parody.
I love Kenji cause he’s just so funny, like bro will chase his teacher dreams till the day he dies
Bro I remeber It was Christmas Eve and I chose to spend my time with Kenji for his rank 10 meet, he send me that zesty ass message with all those hearts, and when I reloaded the game to hang out with whoever (prolly Mitsuru), when I tried hang out with him on the next day he sent me a different message 💀
All I remember Kenji doing was being crushed on by Rio honestly
I know what Kenji does in the social link, but I love him. He was one of my favorite social links in the game
im scared yet excited for Keisuke, man I love him so much for no reason
Hey all, Keisuke here!
His rank 10 message to the protag should give this a 3/10 at the very least
And the fact he always have to go off to watch his show. What show was so important bro needed to rush home to watch.
I... Enjoy his crush. Maybe cause i was the friend that people goes to when they has a crush. But also because mostly well his a dude that know what he wanted and he during the social link are actively trying to be someone emiri could be with because he thought he had a chance. Idk to me during kenji social link i was more pissed at the teacher than kenji. Cause all this is sooo easy to circumvent when she could just say no in the start.
Hated him ,now I don’t idk why?
I think he’s a simple dude, I’d give him a 5/10 at least, he’s pretty chill and reminds me of my younger self.
First sl o racked to 10 in portable😂
I really like his social link, and honestly, every persona mc is like him
Every Persona MC *can* be like him if you decide to be weird and date the teacher, but I cannot agree that they are like him in any way other than player choice 😅
Persona 4 spoiled me. Every single Social Link had a good story that made you see the characters as their own people
Even the creepy nurse (after the first few links) starts doing more than just being creepy and shows a side of her character that just wants to help people
For a series where youre meant to form bonds with people, Persona 3 didnt do too good of a job making you want to get close to other people
"God I hate this guy, sure hope my favorite personas aren't of his arcana!... Oh no"
How to fix the kenji social link:
-Give him a buzzcut, a hat and a goatee
-Call him Junpei
-Make have normal taste in girls
Yellow/Golden clothes, intimate relationship with female your teacher, and voiced by Joe Zieja? You’re not fooling me, Kenji von Riegan, or would it be Claude Tomochika?
Either way, “That egg’s all I got in this world man” 10/10 for me just for that line
yk i see a lot of hate on kenji and ik why but i love the guy maybe it’s cause me and him are like so similar it connects with me i never had an obsession with one of my teachers but some of them diff did look good he also is technically your first real friend to and basically it’s implied that they hanged out often and that was kinda like me and one of my close friends now we both love noodles and got shows we like to watch he’s also funny af to
maybe i’m in the magician arcana🧐
Kenji my goat
i don't hate him or dislike him that much only because i knew someone like him and i can tolerate him more
Kenjis like a 7 for me just because I've had 2 friends just like him fr
I did this up to the 2nd rank than I stopped doing it fully also because I don’t really need his social link
I feel like They forced kenji to be a non-teammate bro character, and it was a failure
Still seeing him and kaz support us was apperciated
They perfected the Non-teammate bros formula with Kou & Daisuke in P4
I love kenji lmfao
But he’s realistic I’ve seen students that I knew at gone through the same thing but he was grade 8
Kenji: I wanna ask my teacher out dude.
Makoto: That’s a terrible idea, besides she’s going to say no.
(Kenji doesn’t seem to like that answer)
Rank 3
Kenji: dude guess what, I ask my teacher out.
Makoto: wh-what?
Kenji: and guess what, she said she has always felt the same way.
Makoto: …dude… you need to call the police.
Not giving 10 for my boy is a crime
The real crime is that all of his interesting moments happen outside his Social Link 😭
Nah, bro is funny as fuck. It’s like you with “Maya,” though I do think the Maya social link is even funnier
But! But!
"Hey, cutie~ ❤️"
I genuinely think the biggest problem with p3 social links is that the best option is to just go along with whatever dumbass plan the link has. Oh you as a high schooler are so delusional that you think a teacher wants to marry you? Yeah man go for it send me a wedding card.
Oh little girl you think running away with like a days worth of snacks is a great plan? Hell yeah send me a card from wherever you end up.
I just dont understand why theres are the right options.
I 100% Agree; I think Persona 3 has the best Social Links because they're written to appeal to different people and you won't like every single one, but the problem with this is that you don't get many opportunities to outwardly disagree with them. This is one of the only things relating to Social Links I think is done better in the later games, where the "correct" option is based less on what the character wants to hear and moreso what they need to hear.
Kenji reminds me of scot the woz for some reason
Keisuke Hiraga
@@JohnPersona note to self: I might be blind
Happens to the best of us, there's a reason I have glasses 💖
Only thing going for the guy is he like women. I had a couple of friends like that always talking about strip clubs looking at any girl you drive by and see. It can get annoying.
It could be worse
And that's why p3p version of him is better.
Rio >>>> Kenji any day of the damn week.
FULL STOP.
Stupid and wrong, kenji is 10
Kenji is a 0 if you don't fix that ATTITUDE 💅
I dont think anyone can disagree with this its such a garbage link
Yeah i hate kenji.