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'''Arsène''' ({{ja|アルセーヌ|Arusēnu}}, ''Arsène''), referred to as '''Arsene''' prior to ''Persona 5 Royal'', is the initial Persona of [[Joker]] in ''Persona 5''. The source of Joker's supernatural abilities, he represents the rebellious side of Joker's soul.
'''Arsene''' ({{ja|アルセーヌ|Arusēnu}}, ''Arsene''), referred to as '''Arsene''' prior to ''Persona 5 Royal'', is the initial Persona of [[Joker]] in ''Persona 5''. The source of Joker's supernatural abilities, he represents the rebellious side of Joker's soul.


==Origin==
==Origin==
Arsène is the personification of the rebellious side of Joker's soul, expressing righteous indignation for his mistreatment and desiring retribution against those responsible. Personas exist within all people, but without the right catalyst, a person usually goes their whole life unable to learn about their existence. After Joker's friend [[Ryuji Sakamoto]] is nearly killed, Arsène is able to make contact with Joker and form a contract with him. From there, he grants Joker his supernatural abilities to combat malevolent forces.
Arsene is the personification of the rebellious side of Joker's soul, expressing righteous indignation for his mistreatment and desiring retribution against those responsible. Personas exist within all people, but without the right catalyst, a person usually goes their whole life unable to learn about their existence. After Joker's friend [[Ryuji Sakamoto]] is nearly killed, Arsene is able to make contact with Joker and form a contract with him. From there, he grants Joker his supernatural abilities to combat malevolent forces.


Arsène is based on the literary gentleman thief {{s|wikipedia|Arsène Lupin}}, from a series of novels written by {{s|wikipedia|Maurice Leblanc}}. He was known for targeting criminals or those who were much worse than himself, making him an anti-hero of sorts within his own stories.
Arsene is based on the literary gentleman thief {{s|wikipedia|Arsène Lupin}}, from a series of novels written by {{s|wikipedia|Maurice Leblanc}}. He was known for targeting criminals or those who were much worse than himself, making him an anti-hero of sorts within his own stories.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''==
==In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''==
===As a moveset element===
===As a moveset element===
{{main|Joker (SSBU)}}
{{main|Joker (SSBU)}}
[[File:Joker Summoning Arsene.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Joker summoning Arsène.]]
[[File:Joker Summoning Arsene.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Joker summoning Arsene.]]
Arsène plays a critical role in Joker's moveset, appearing when his [[Rebellion Gauge]] has been filled and upgrading Joker's special moves. When Joker uses [[Rebel's Guard]] with a full Rebellion Gauge, Arsène appears. Joker's normal attacks are enhanced with additional hits by Arsène, who is fully intangible to attacks while active. Joker also has longer [[roll]]s when he is summoned.
Arsene plays a critical role in Joker's moveset, appearing when his [[Rebellion Gauge]] has been filled and upgrading Joker's special moves. When Joker uses [[Rebel's Guard]] with a full Rebellion Gauge, Arsene appears. Joker's normal attacks are enhanced with additional hits by Arsene, who is fully intangible to attacks while active. Joker also has longer [[roll]]s when he is summoned.


Arsène is fully voiced in Joker's reveal trailer, while during gameplay he will remain silent. This is in-line with ''Persona 5'', where Arsène will talk during a handful of pivotal moments in the story but is otherwise entirely silent, including during battles.  
Arsene is fully voiced in Joker's reveal trailer, while during gameplay he will remain silent. This is in-line with ''Persona 5'', where Arsene will talk during a handful of pivotal moments in the story but is otherwise entirely silent, including during battles.  
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===[[Spirit]]s===
===[[Spirit]]s===
Arsène is included in both of {{SSBU|Joker}}'s Fighter Spirits, which can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]]. They are also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins, only after Joker himself is downloaded. Unlocking Joker in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???".
Arsene is included in both of {{SSBU|Joker}}'s Fighter Spirits, which can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]]. They are also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins, only after Joker himself is downloaded. Unlocking Joker in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???".


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Joker and Arsene SSBU.png|Official ''Ultimate'' render of Joker and Arsène.
Joker and Arsene SSBU.png|Official ''Ultimate'' render of Joker and Arsene.
Joker Student Alternate.png|Alt. Official ''Ultimate'' render of Joker and Arsène.
Joker Student Alternate.png|Alt. Official ''Ultimate'' render of Joker and Arsene.
Arsene Trailer.png|Arsène's appearance in Joker's character trailer.
Arsene Trailer.png|Arsene's appearance in Joker's character trailer.
SSBUWebsiteJoker3.jpg|Arsène attacking with Joker.
SSBUWebsiteJoker3.jpg|Arsene attacking with Joker.
SSBUWebsiteJoker5.jpg|Arsène attacking with Joker.
SSBUWebsiteJoker5.jpg|Arsene attacking with Joker.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:JokerSummoningArseneJapaneseVersion.jpg|right|thumb|The cut-in effect of Joker summoning Arsène in the Japanese version of ''Ultimate'']]  
[[File:JokerSummoningArseneJapaneseVersion.jpg|right|thumb|The cut-in effect of Joker summoning Arsene in the Japanese version of ''Ultimate'']]  
*The special cut-in effect when Joker summons Arsène differs depending on region; if the language is set to Japanese, it is accompanied by the onomatopoeia "{{ja|ブチッ|Buchi}}" (to snap from anger). If the language is set to anything else, there are instead two exclamation marks. This reflects the English localization of ''Persona 5'', which changed the cut-in effect the same way.
*The special cut-in effect when Joker summons Arsene differs depending on region; if the language is set to Japanese, it is accompanied by the onomatopoeia "{{ja|ブチッ|Buchi}}" (to snap from anger). If the language is set to anything else, there are instead two exclamation marks. This reflects the English localization of ''Persona 5'', which changed the cut-in effect the same way.
*In Joker's reveal trailer, Ryuji notes that Arsène is one of his weaker Personas and that Joker could use a much stronger one, referencing how Arsène, as the starting Persona, is often fused early on in the game, with Arsène even having a line prior to his fusion.
*In Joker's reveal trailer, Ryuji notes that Arsene is one of his weaker Personas and that Joker could use a much stronger one, referencing how Arsene, as the starting Persona, is often fused early on in the game, with Arsene even having a line prior to his fusion.
*Unlike fellow characters with a pivotal role in the entirety of a character’s moveset, such as [[Luma]], {{b|Pikmin|species}}, and [[Kazooie]], Arsène is not mentioned in Joker’s announcer call or title in any language.  
*Unlike fellow characters with a pivotal role in the entirety of a character’s moveset, such as [[Luma]], {{b|Pikmin|species}}, and [[Kazooie]], Arsene is not mentioned in Joker’s announcer call or title in any language.  
**However, unlike those three, Arsène is psychically connected to Joker rather than simply being a companion, does not appear unless the Rebellion Gauge is full, and unlike the Pikmin and Luma, he is a singular entity rather than a species.
**However, unlike those three, Arsene is psychically connected to Joker rather than simply being a companion, does not appear unless the Rebellion Gauge is full, and unlike the Pikmin and Luma, he is a singular entity rather than a species.
*Arsène is the only character who speaks in a trailer, but is silent in game.
*Arsene is the only character who speaks in a trailer, but is silent in game.
*During a [[Home-Run Contest]] with Joker, the Rebellion Gauge will permanantly be full and Arsène will always be present.
*During a [[Home-Run Contest]] with Joker, the Rebellion Gauge will permanantly be full and Arsene will always be present.
*A glitch previously existed where, if Joker's last stock was taken by [[Whack]], Arsène would remain. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf20ZheJfRM] This was fixed in a later patch.
*A glitch previously existed where, if Joker's last stock was taken by [[Whack]], Arsene would remain. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf20ZheJfRM] This was fixed in a later patch.


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 17:37, May 9, 2020

Arsene
Arsene - Persona.png
Persona (universe)
Official artwork of Arsene from Persona 5.
Universe Persona
Debut Persona 5 (2016)
Smash Bros. appearances Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers (2020) Japan
Console/platform of origin PlayStation 3,
PlayStation 4
Species Persona
Gender Male
English voice actor Xander Mobus (reveal trailer)
Japanese voice actor Jun Fukuyama (reveal trailer)

Arsene (アルセーヌ, Arsene), referred to as Arsene prior to Persona 5 Royal, is the initial Persona of Joker in Persona 5. The source of Joker's supernatural abilities, he represents the rebellious side of Joker's soul.

Origin

Arsene is the personification of the rebellious side of Joker's soul, expressing righteous indignation for his mistreatment and desiring retribution against those responsible. Personas exist within all people, but without the right catalyst, a person usually goes their whole life unable to learn about their existence. After Joker's friend Ryuji Sakamoto is nearly killed, Arsene is able to make contact with Joker and form a contract with him. From there, he grants Joker his supernatural abilities to combat malevolent forces.

Arsene is based on the literary gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, from a series of novels written by Maurice Leblanc. He was known for targeting criminals or those who were much worse than himself, making him an anti-hero of sorts within his own stories.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

As a moveset element

Main article: Joker (SSBU)
Joker summoning Arsene.

Arsene plays a critical role in Joker's moveset, appearing when his Rebellion Gauge has been filled and upgrading Joker's special moves. When Joker uses Rebel's Guard with a full Rebellion Gauge, Arsene appears. Joker's normal attacks are enhanced with additional hits by Arsene, who is fully intangible to attacks while active. Joker also has longer rolls when he is summoned.

Arsene is fully voiced in Joker's reveal trailer, while during gameplay he will remain silent. This is in-line with Persona 5, where Arsene will talk during a handful of pivotal moments in the story but is otherwise entirely silent, including during battles.

Spirits

Arsene is included in both of Joker's Fighter Spirits, which can be obtained by completing Classic Mode. They are also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins, only after Joker himself is downloaded. Unlocking Joker in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???".

Gallery

Trivia

The cut-in effect of Joker summoning Arsene in the Japanese version of Ultimate
  • The special cut-in effect when Joker summons Arsene differs depending on region; if the language is set to Japanese, it is accompanied by the onomatopoeia "ブチッ" (to snap from anger). If the language is set to anything else, there are instead two exclamation marks. This reflects the English localization of Persona 5, which changed the cut-in effect the same way.
  • In Joker's reveal trailer, Ryuji notes that Arsene is one of his weaker Personas and that Joker could use a much stronger one, referencing how Arsene, as the starting Persona, is often fused early on in the game, with Arsene even having a line prior to his fusion.
  • Unlike fellow characters with a pivotal role in the entirety of a character’s moveset, such as Luma, Pikmin, and Kazooie, Arsene is not mentioned in Joker’s announcer call or title in any language.
    • However, unlike those three, Arsene is psychically connected to Joker rather than simply being a companion, does not appear unless the Rebellion Gauge is full, and unlike the Pikmin and Luma, he is a singular entity rather than a species.
  • Arsene is the only character who speaks in a trailer, but is silent in game.
  • During a Home-Run Contest with Joker, the Rebellion Gauge will permanantly be full and Arsene will always be present.
  • A glitch previously existed where, if Joker's last stock was taken by Whack, Arsene would remain. [1] This was fixed in a later patch.

External links