Here is a list of every romance option available for the protagonist in Persona 3, and how to unlock each one.
One of the most beloved features of the Persona series includes the ability to date various classmates and explore their stories via Social Links.
The dating sim feature in Persona 3, Persona 3 Portable, Persona 3: FES, and Persona 3 Reload allows you the chance to date one or more available singles in Tatsumi Port Island. You can meet these characters at Gekkoukan High, make friends, and pick a favorite romance option.
If you are playing Persona 3 Portable, the romance options expand as there is an ability to play as a female protagonist. Therefore, this list includes characters for both the Male MC and the Female MC.
Note: Depending on your version of the game, some characters in this list are not romanceable, regardless if you are playing as a Male or Female protagonist.
Male MC Romance Options
Aigis
Arcana: Chariot (P3), Aeon (P3P, FES, P3R) | Romance available at: Rank 9
Aigis is an anti-Shadow android with a humanoid appearance and a strong sense of duty to protect the protagonist. As she interacts with the group, she develops human emotions and a deep bond with the main character.
In the later parts of the game, her Social Link becomes available, and by spending time with her, you can deepen your connection. She can become a romantic partner, reflecting her emotional growth and the unique bond she shares with the protagonist.
Chihiro Fushimi
Arcana: Justice | Romance available at: Rank 5
Chihiro Fushimi is a shy and reserved student, serving as the treasurer of the student council. She initially struggles with social anxiety and trust issues, but as you spend time with her, she gradually opens up and becomes more confident.
By interacting with her and making kind, supportive dialogue choices, you can deepen your bond. If you progress her Social Link far enough, she develops romantic feelings for the protagonist, and you can choose to start a romantic relationship with her.
Elizabeth
Arcana: N/A | Romance available at: [Fulfill Requests]
Elizabeth is an enigmatic attendant of the Velvet Room, serving as Igor’s assistant. She’s curious about the human world and often asks the protagonist to take her on various outings to explore life outside the Velvet Room.
While she doesn’t have a traditional Social Link, spending time with her through her requests and dates allows you to grow closer. These interactions can take on a romantic tone, with her affection for the protagonist becoming clear as she navigates her newfound emotions in her own quirky way.
Fuuka Yamagishi
Arcana: Priestess | Romance available at: Rank 9
Fuuka Yamagishi is a gentle and kind-hearted member of SEES, known for her role as the team’s navigator. She’s shy and soft-spoken but deeply caring, always supporting her friends emotionally and through her abilities in battle.
By spending time with her, you help her grow more confident and comfortable expressing herself. If you progress her Social Link and choose the right dialogue options, she’ll develop romantic feelings for the protagonist, allowing you to start a relationship with her.
Mitsuru Kirijo
Arcana: Empress | Romance available at: Rank 8
Mitsuru Kirijo is the intelligent and elegant student council president, as well as a senior member of SEES. Coming from a wealthy and prestigious family, she initially appears distant and strict, but she deeply cares for her friends and carries a strong sense of responsibility.
Her Social Link represents the Empress Arcana, and it becomes available later in the game. By spending time with her and choosing supportive, understanding dialogue options, you can build a deeper connection. If you progress her Social Link, Mitsuru opens her heart to the protagonist, and you can enter a romantic relationship with her.
Yukari Takeba
Arcana: Lovers | Romance available at: Rank 10
Yukari Takeba is a cheerful and headstrong member of SEES, known for her caring nature and sharp wit. She struggles with her own vulnerabilities, especially regarding her father’s death, but grows stronger through her bonds with the team.
By spending time with her and choosing kind, empathetic dialogue options, you can deepen your connection. If you progress her Social Link to its highest rank, she confesses her feelings, and you can start a romantic relationship with her.
Yuko Nishiwaki
Arcana: Strength | Romance available at: Rank 10
Yuko Nishiwaki is the friendly and supportive team manager of the school’s track team. She’s outgoing and caring, always encouraging the athletes to do their best while balancing her own dreams and responsibilities.
By spending time with her and choosing thoughtful, kind dialogue options, you can strengthen your bond. If you progress her Social Link far enough, Yuko will develop romantic feelings for the protagonist, and you can choose to start a relationship with her.
Female MC Romance Options
Akihiko Sanada
Arcana: Emperor (P3, FES, P3R), Star (P3P) | Romance available at: Rank 9
Akihiko Sanada is a dedicated and kind-hearted member of SEES, known for his strength as a boxer and his protective nature. Despite his tough exterior, he carries emotional scars from past losses and gradually opens up about his vulnerabilities.
If you play as the female protagonist, you can develop a Social Link with him. By spending time with him and choosing supportive, understanding dialogue options, Akihiko grows closer to you. As the Social Link progresses, he begins to develop romantic feelings, and you can choose to start a relationship with him.
Ken Amada
Arcana: Justice | Romance available at: Rank 8
Ken Amada is a young and serious member of SEES. Despite his age, he’s driven by a strong sense of responsibility and a desire for vengeance due to the loss of his mother. As the game progresses, he becomes an important part of the team, showing a more compassionate and vulnerable side.
His character arc focuses on his personal growth and his relationships with the other members of SEES, particularly with the protagonist as a mentor figure. He is romanceable if you advance his Social Link enough.
Ryoji Mochizuki
Arcana: Fortune | Romance available at: Rank 10
Ryoji Mochizuki is a charming, laid-back student who transfers to Gekkoukan High School in the latter part of the game. He initially comes across as playful and carefree, but as you get to know him, his true role and complex background are revealed. Ryoji is later tied to important events related to the story’s broader themes.
The female protagonist can develop a romantic relationship with him through his Social Link. By spending time with him, making the right dialogue choices, and progressing the link, Ryoji will eventually express his romantic interest, and you can choose to start a relationship with him.
Shinjiro Aragaki
Arcana: Hierophant (P3, FES, P3R), Moon (P3P) | Romance available at: Rank 10
Shinjiro Aragaki is a tough and somewhat aloof member of SEES, with a tragic past and a protective, sometimes gruff demeanor. He’s known for his deep sense of loyalty to his friends and his strong desire to protect others, despite carrying emotional scars, especially related to past mistakes.
His character arc focuses on his struggles with guilt, redemption, and his bond with the other members of SEES. It’s possible to max out Shinjiro and make it to his romance link, but the female protagonist must do so on the three days he’s available, in the span of roughly one month.
Theo
Arcana: N/A | Romance available at: [Fulfill Requests]
Theo is the counterpart to Elizabeth. He serves as an attendant in the Velvet Room, taking on a more serious and reserved demeanor compared to Elizabeth’s playful nature. Theo is knowledgeable and often provides helpful insights into the protagonist’s journey.
The romantic interaction that players can engage in with Theo isn’t all that official, meaning that most players will be disappointed if they want a more meaningful bond to form after taking him out so many times. Still, it’s a nice side story.
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 is a role-playing game developed by ATLUS and initially released in 2006 for PlayStation 2.