Romanceable Confidants & Their Routes

Persona 5 Royal offers players the opportunity to pursue romantic relationships with several female confidants. Successfully navigating these relationships involves making specific dialogue choices during hangouts and, in some cases, giving the right gifts. Each romanceable confidant has a unique storyline and associated events that unfold as your bond deepens, culminating in a romantic confession and special scenes.

To initiate a romance with a confidant, you typically need to reach a certain rank with them (often Rank 9) and then select the dialogue option that clearly indicates romantic interest. If the confidant reciprocates, your relationship will progress into a romantic route. some confidants are only available during specific times or require certain stat prerequisites to rank up.

Here are the primary romanceable confidants and general tips for their routes:

Ann Takamaki (Lovers): Known for her kindness and fashion sense. Gifts like the Rose Bouquet or Perfume are often well-received.
Makoto Niijima (Priestess): A studious and determined character. She appreciates thoughtful and intellectual gifts.
Futaba Sakura (Hermit): A brilliant but socially awkward hacker. Building trust and understanding her interests is key.
Haru Okumura (Empress): A gentle and artistic soul. Gifts related to flowers or gardening might appeal to her.
Sadayo Kawakami (Temperance): Your homeroom teacher, she appreciates practical gifts and understanding gestures.
Chihaya Mifune (Fortune): The fortune teller from Shibuya. Gifts that show genuine interest in her work or personal life can be effective.
Tae Takemi (Death): The doctor from the local clinic. She has a no-nonsense attitude, so direct and honest interactions are best.
Ichiko Ohya (Devil): A journalist who frequents the Crossroads Bar. Gifts that show you're interested in her work or offer a break from her stressful job are good choices.
Hifumi Togo (Star): A strategic and calm individual who enjoys board games. Gifts related to strategy or quiet hobbies might be appreciated.
Kasumi Yoshizawa (Faith): A new character in Royal, her romance route is tied to the Third Semester and requires specific story progression and choices.

General Romance Tips:

Max Relationship Points: Always aim for the maximum relationship points during hangouts by choosing the correct dialogue options and having a Persona of the same Arcana.
Give Favorite Gifts: If you know a confidant's favorite gift, use it to maximize point gains.
Be Consistent: Regularly spend time with your chosen confidant to progress their story and relationship.

Successfully romancing a confidant unlocks special scenes and can provide unique dialogue and interactions, adding another layer of depth to your Persona 5 Royal experience.