Overwhelmingly voted as Best Girl by those who have played Persona 5, Ann Takamaki has left an impression on many a player's heart. She seemingly has it all: The looks, the brains (somewhat), the attitude, and she loyally stands up for her friends, who become her family. However, these are all things that are well-known in the Persona community. So how about some little-known facts about the one we all know as Panther?

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As Morgana would say, 'it's time to show my stuff!' Or, in this case, Ann's. Here are ten things that you may not know about everyone's favorite girl, from her clothing choices to her ultimate Persona.

Updated by Lianna Tedesco, March 18th, 2020: With the release of Persona 5 Royal soon upon us, we're taking a look back at everyone's favorite girl. They say it's bae before everyone else, and when it comes to Ann Takamaki, this is definitely true. Representing the Lovers Arcana, Panther is capable of attacks that are now seemingly even more powerful. More is bound to be revealed in all-new scenarios and social interactions, as well as backstory that we still haven't yet witnessed about everyone's favorite Phantom Thief girl.

15 10. She's A Lot Stronger Than She Looks

Not surprisingly, Ann has a lot of fight in her. What is surprising, however, is that despite the fact that she's left vulnerable from her kindness, she still has the will to fight in any situation. Her strength lies in her encouragement and positivity which is only revealed to grow stronger as the game progresses. Though her story starts out tragically, she uses everything she has in order to save her best friend. From a slightly timid second-year to a blazing red Panther, Ann undoubtedly has hidden strength in spades.

14 9. Her Outfit Correlates To Her Personality

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Many wonder why Ann wears such bright red tights as part of her Shujin uniform, as it almost seems out of place for her character. It's implied that this bold color is correlated to her resilience and the fact that since meeting Shiho, she has ceased to care about what others think of her. This pop of color is her way of incorporating her personality into her wardrobe. It could also be a nod to her alternate Persona as Carmen, but that remains to be seen.

13 8. She's A Scorpio

You wouldn't think that Ann would be a Scorpio, as anyone bearing this sign is known for having cold tendencies. However, it's true and is believed to parallel more with her Persona than with Ann's personality. In legend, Carmen was said to manipulate men and bend their desires to suit her will.

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This, of course, remains in line with the Lover's Arcana under which Ann also falls. Therefore, her Scorpio tendencies come out more so in the Metaverse or in dungeons rather than in her day to day interactions.

12 7. Her Persona's Life Parallels Her Own Tragic Story

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Those who have investigated the folklore and legend behind all the Personas used and their respective characters will likely know this one. There is a strong connection between each Phantom Theif and their Persona, as they call on them to battle in their time of need. For Ann, Carmen appeared to her, likely due to her conflict with Shiho and desire to free her best friend of Kamoshida's grimy hands. Carmen's history involves the manipulation of men and absolute control, which resonates well with Ann's true intentions for Shiho... and any man, for that matter.

11 6. She's Intended To Take The Role Of The Phantom Thieves' 'Moral Center'

While each character plays a role, Ann's isn't quite obvious until all of the Phantom Thieves have been acquired. Joker is a de facto leader, Makoto is the executive, if you will, Ryuji serves as the muscle, Yosuke the creative, Futaba the tech, and Ann is their moral compass. Throughout the game, players will hear her arguments for morality and doing the right thing, which is usually the careful, fair thing. She's just in her ways and caring in her methods which rounds the group out extremely well. With such a balanced group of characters, it's no wonder so many love Persona 5.

10 5. Her Panther Attire Is A Nod To An Anime She Watched

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Unless you were paying close attention, this might have been something you'd have missed from Ann's dialogue. It's implied that her outfit comes from an anime she'd watched, in which she'd admired a villain who was confident and attractive. This is translated to her (slightly revealing) Panther outfit, which many have remarked is noticeably different in style from the rest of the Phantom Thieves. Traditionally, that's just Ann's style, though -- she doesn't mind standing out because she never really tried to fit in.

9 4. Yukari Takeba Is Intended To Be Her Complete Opposite Despite Sharing The Lovers Arcana

Hardcore Persona fans will recognize the name Yukari from Persona 3. While all the games have a similar premise with a group of high schoolers taking on adult-level challenges, many have noticed a similarity (or contrast, in this case) between the characters used in each game.

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Yukari is the exact opposite of Ann in Persona 3, and this is completely intentional. Despite the fact that they both share the Lovers Arcana, they're intentionally designed to be complete opposites as characters so as to display contrast.

8 3. Hecate, Her Ultimate Persona, Resonates With Her Strength

Those who follow Greek mythology are likely familiar with the goddess Hecate, who ruled over all things witchcraft and magic. While this doesn't necessarily have a direct correlation with the Lovers Arcana as Carman does, it does correlate with Ann's own personal growth throughout the game. As her strength increases, both mentally and physically, her ultimate Persona reflects that. As in mythology, Hecate has the power both mentally and physically, as does Ann.

7 2. Ann Is Considered A Dandere, Despite Her Outgoing Nature With Her Friends

In Japan, a Dandere is basically a shut-in. This would be the quiet girl in anime who doesn't speak much but is kind-hearted and good-natured, which would also be descriptive of Ann's character. While she starts out quiet and shy, she's truly pure-hearted and believes the best in people. She might be outgoing around her friends and those who care about her but when it comes to being on her own, she's quite suppressed and not very talkative. In addition, she's also considered the protector of innocence and a tragic anti-heroine.

6 1. Her Heritage Is Strongly Depicted Through Her Name, Both First And Last

Though the spelling of her name is often Ann, using the name Anne wouldn't necessarily be wrong. Anne is a name derivative from Finland, echoing Ann's heritage in the game. She stands out due to her uber blonde hair and super blue eyes, something that's touched on in the game dialogue as well. Her last name has a connection to Finland as well, as the name Takamäki translates to 'behind something there is a hill'. That doesn't necessarily mean anything in the game but leaves no question as to where she's from.

5 It's All In The Response: Her Max Rank Is Pretty Specific

Out of three conversations and seven responses for each, there are only eight answers that will reward the player with points. As the rank goes up, so does the social commentary. Many generic answers such as "I will" and "Of course" will reward the player with a whopping zero points, thus resulting in a wasted conversation. Ann is particular - she enjoys affection and compassion and excels the most when she's receiving positive reinforcement and all the adorable responses we usually roll our eyes at.

4 Ishtar Is Her Highest Summon

The reason these responses we talked about prior are so important is that Ann isn't just a suave negotiator... she also has a powerful summon lying in wait for her rank to hit its max potential. By the time players have ranked Ann up to 10, Ishtar should be unlocked and ready to use. While Hectate is also a powerful foe, Ishtar should be your ultimate goal, and it requires some serious kissing up to Ann to receive it. Luckily, her preferred responses are pretty obvious.

3 She Is Not A Night Owl

You'll notice throughout the game that anytime you hang out with Ann, it's not during the day. She's not a night person and this is reflected prominently in her confidant schedule.

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Any guide will show you that she's not available to be ranked up - or even spoken to - at night. All of the outings you have the option for are set during the day as well, forcing players to choose their hangouts carefully. Is this something that could change in Royal? We'll know soon enough!

2 She And Morgana Have New Partner Attacks In P5R

A huge source of excitement came from Ann's new character trailer that was released in anticipation of P5R. Not only does it seem like everyone gets new attacks, but Ann's is specifically set in conjunction with Morgana, and we couldn't think of a perfect pairing. This will undoubtedly incite a laugh and will likely be hella useful, considering all of their abilities individually. To say we're excited would be an understatement... No one is taking their time here.

1 She Also Gets A New Look, A Bedroom, And New Social Scenes

It's been confirmed that Ann gets a much closer look in Royal, as there's a specific sequence of events that seems to take place in what looks like her bedroom. Furthermore, she has a new outfit (we're pretty sure they all get them, though) as well as new scenes with her best friend, Shiho Suzui. Perhaps more background on Panther is soon to come? We wouldn't be surprised, considering how little we know about her past from the first game. Alright, Atlus... we're ready for our awakening!

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