What is the real name of the Joker and what is his name in Persona 5 Royal?

Person 5 Royal has a wide range of interesting characters. However, the only character that has taken a place in people’s hearts is the Joker. For those who don’t know, the Joker is the protagonist and leader of the Phantom Thieves. According to the manga, he is 16 years old and is expelled from school for making false accusations. Since the Persona manga and anime are so popular, Persona fans want to know everything there is to know about the Joker. Starting with his name, many players don’t know the Joker’s real name in Persona 5 Royal. So, without further ado, let’s check out this character’s name.

Joker’s real name from Persona 5 Royal

In Persona 5 Royal Joker, his real name is canonically Ren Amamiya, and according to the manga, he is known as Akira Kurusu. Since the joker does not have any game-based names other than his codename, players may refer to him as one of those names. Two different names can be confusing, but don’t worry, we’ll narrow it down and help you pick the right one. Fans tend to call him Ren Amamiya more often because the name suits the character’s personality. Ren means “rain”and Amamiya means “palace”. Ren refers to the time the Joker met Ryuji while it was raining. And the first dungeon in the Metaverse where they fight Kamoshida is Amamiya, hence the Palace.

If we look at another name, Akira Kurusu, his Japanese translation is “Assassin Killer”. This name was not accepted by fans because it conflicted with the character’s personality. This is because the Joker is a Phantom Thief who never kills anyone. That is why the name Ren Amamiya is accepted by fans and popular all over the world.

So now you know the real name of the Joker in Persona 5 Royal. While you’re here, check out our other Persona 5 game guides.