Well, the point is people aren't looking at the full picture, of anyone, right? They only hear one side of a story and everyone thinks Kanji is a violent gangbanger. Yeah, he can kick some ass, but that's just a part of him, not the whole story.
@@SkippytWalrus Well, that's true, and it's a big theme of the game. But you get to see him first-hand. He's in fact actually yelling and screaming and threatening violence (and from what I hear, that kind of behaviour goes over even less well in Japan than it does in US/Canada). But for most of the game, Kanji's got this pretty innocent look on his face like, "Hi Senpais, what's going on, whatcha talking about? I don't get it"
1:08:07 She did the exact same thing Crystahhl did. Practically same reaction too. That pickle is responsible for making at least 2 people feel bad now
Shadows are basically master trolls. They take everything you hate about yourself, and twist it into something that's even worse. The exact result may not necessarily be true, but it's based on true feelings.
I'm so glad you immediately understood the shadows not being at all objective reflections of people, especially with Kanji. They are based on their original's fears of judgement for parts of themselves they think they have to hide, and Kanji is very much not a particularly aware person for manners regarding mature interpretations of concepts like masculinity or sexuality. His shadow lays it on pretty thick that this is a teenage boy who on some level has bought into cultural stereotypes of gay=feminine and doesn't know what that means as someone with experience in traditionally feminine perceived traits like sewing and a preference for "cute" aesthetics. I get really tired of people trying to boil down Kanji's entire character to being "he's gay" and totally ignoring the entire person the game has built around him, as if his sexuality is literally his ONLY trait. It feels super dismissive of a complex character who isn't really sure *where* he is in regards to a lot of things but becomes comfortable with approaching his thoughts and determining those exact answers on his own. I'm really happy to see you approach it positively while pointing out some not so well done parts of the game around it.
Yes, I think people trying to boil down a complex character to "he's gay" are missing the mark, too. It was a breath of fresh air to see someone who took the time to form their own interpretation after understanding that Shadows are not an exact representation of the person themself.
@@LangostaV76 in my opinion, the shadows are just parts of yourself that you are uncomfortable showing around when they gain sentience without your rational thought process and that's why they crank all your BS to 11. AKA When you let the intrusive thoughts win ALL THE TIME.
Just because I want to headcanon him as bi doesn’t make me think of him as less complex??? 99% of the scenes that make me think Kanji isn’t straight happen AFTER his arc
I think people tend to incorrectly equate believing it’s a (possible) _part_ to thinking it’s the _only_ part. And that’s an issue. There _are_ fans who understand the nuances of his character, but also think he _might_ be gay or bi (and that that’s ok) since he goes through an arc similar to other people that they can relate to (read: overcompensating due to fear of others’ opinions of their own interests and/or quirks). I won’t deny there are people who act as though it’s his only trait, but there are a lot who don’t and I don’t think they should be ignored. (And tbh, a lot of the trouble with why the people who do treat it as his only trait, or even that the possibility is there, can be traced to that goddamn camping trip…)
For being a phenomenally awful teacher, having a few easily overlooked scenes with Marooka makes him much more interesting as a reoccurring side character. Student was just killed, so he makes sure to escort a student home, even if he's complaining about the student being out at all and the student actively doesn't want him there. Everyone is scared to ask him for career counseling, but you can talk to a nameless student later in the game that admits once he built up the guts to ask, Marooka actually gave him genuinely helpful advice, he just has to be actually asked for it. Still the type of guy to put on a dartboard, but I appreciate the little steps to give him added character to show the 1% decent person wrapped in 99% jackass.
_I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS_ P4 is probably my favorite Persona game of all time. It scratches this weird itch that I can't explain, and I jump for joy whenever I see people play this game.
Honestly, he's fine for like 90% of the game. It's just that every now and again, they'll hit you with one of those moments lol. Definitely an area where the game hasn't aged the best.
@@chillswany I disagree Yosuke gets very bad towards the mid point, but then at some point he becomes more of a straight man and Teddie absorbs his bad qualities and he gets better again
Me, first time I play P4, two minutes in: Oh great, a child character. I hope they’re not too embarrassing. Ten minutes later…. *I would give my life for Nanako*
@@warlordofbritanniaAt first I thought I would find her annoying, but if anything happens to her I riot (I haven't seen the end of the game, but I suspect she's the final person you rescue) Spoilers for the end of this game and Persona 5 Also I got spoiled earlier today, but I had suspected the rookie detective was the antagonist. I've seen the end of Persona 5 Royal, and I was immediately suspicious of another young detective
I know Persona 4 is a massive point of contention within the community, but I REALLY appreciate that you gave this video the same kind of love, attention, and personal touch you've given to your other Persona videos. Both P4 enjoyers and non-enjoyers are eating good :D
@@thelid4Ci know its a spinoff but my favourite persona game is strikers, somewhat controversially. I had so mcuh fun playing it and the OST is an absolute unit. For main games its P3RE - P5R - P4G for me, not because P4G aint good but because my persona enjoyment is heavily derived from the soundtrack and the P4 one is my lesst favourite.
Persona 4 isn't a bad game by any means, but in my opinion the other modern persona games are way better in terms of story, soundtrack, characters and gameplay. You could argue P3's gameplay is worse but Reload fixed that.
I think the reason yosuke acts like that during the kanji arc is due to his own insecurities. He’s a closeted bi. I actually think dialogue around that was cut.
Watching this made me realize just how much I love the cast of P4. I have never felt such a genuine friendship in any other game before, let alone other Persona games. I love them all 😭
Out of all of them, i think the characters from persona 4 are the very best. That must have to do with the fact that by the time they join your party, they have lots of their issues ironed out. Still, they are hilarious AF and the main character is a jerk. I love them. The setting is amazing and it helps show a lot of issues with Japanese society you don't see in Tokyo or other big cities.
I really love the P4 Shadows Self concept. Based in Jungian Psychology, the Shadow is everything we bury beneath the surface, while the Persona is the self that we project to others. In his practice and philosophy the fully actualized self was the one who could embody both of these aspects and in doing so remedy the contradictions between them. So the thing about the Shadows is that they are not lying or tricking you. When they say they are you, they mean it. They are just embodying all of the aspects of yourself that you hide from everyone, including yourself. Persona 4 shows the journey of them have to accept that both of these pieces are true and then we get to watch them actualize themselves through their Social Links. Ah the writing and characterizations of this game is so GOOOOD!
Loving the vibes you give off and how much you jamming to the songs. I normally can't watch loud, ott streamers but your genuine joy playing this is infectious. It's like how I was when I first played thus in 2013. ❤
Ngl, I had a time when I imagined what my Shadow would be, and if there's one thing we both could agree on, it's that I am a very bad degenerate and I will never stop having hate for myself. Like he can crank my degeneracy to 11 and it will still be within my rational self's expectations, I would not just want to openly say them to anyone.
It's always interesting to see people that start with P5 go backwards in the series. IMO one of the hardest series to play through in reverse because of how much P5 did to improve the actual moment-to-moment gameplay of the Persona game format. Looking forward to seeing what you think of P4!
I wouldn't say that because in my opinion the cast and the whole story in P5 isn't best compared to P2-P4. We don't talk about P1, nobody played that shit.
Personally, knowing that there is a Yosuke romance option within the cut content, I interpret Yosuke's Home of phobia as just him being insecure about his own sexuality rather than actually having any malicious intent towards Kanji, even if he can get annoying about it, honestly, I think you can tell that Atlus was trying to be based, even if they didn't completely hit the mark, which for a 2008 japanese game is actually quite impressive, it also helps that Kanji is like the best fucking character in P4
Yosuke is so abrasive to Kanji because he's closeted. This would have made more sense I imagine if his romance option wasn't cut from the game. It's a real shame it was imo, because it's perfect for his character.
100%, it's sad they got rid of it and I have to clarify this a lot whenever I say I love Yosuke. even in P3P there's representation with Elizabeth and Aigis on the FEMC route my first run of the game, I wasn't a huge fan of Yosuke due to those character traits as Kanji is my favorite and I hated to see him be treated like that, but then I watched a video about unused P4 content and his character made much more sense to me.
Yosuke reads so much like a closeted gay kid it's crazy. I still interpret him that way, even with the cut romance option, but yeah, it would have been a perfect fit
In Teddie’s defense, he was raised inside a TV. What do you think TV teaches an impressionable bear monster thing whose had no proper upbringing? Womanizing, apparently, as well as an unhealthy obsession with silent protags
Hey i just found your channel and im so glad you're playing P4G! That game got me into Persona last winter and since i've been playing only persona games. Took me 9 months to finish P5R, P5RS, P4G and P3R + DLC. I love seeing people's reaction to persona games for the first time so much. For me its not just a game , its way more. Its a life changing experience. Much love from germany!
when i was younger and played p4, i really felt seen with kanji's portrayal and the lgbt themes that are touched on in the game. even now, as embarrassing as it might be, i do kind of feel like kanji is a sort of comfort character.
I grew up liking cute and soft things, and growing in a house filled with people who kept saying "you better not be gay" among other things, Kanji was a very important character for me. Im not gay, but I like cute stuff, and i think its that aspect of toxic masculinity being touched on i appreciated the most.
Growing up in a small town myself, I resonated a lot with Kanji's struggles. In small towns, It doesn't matter if you're queer or not. Once someone notices you doing or liking something that isn't typical of your gender, gossip spreads fast and ostracization happens even faster. It's a subject I don't see a lot of media tackle, and the fact a game released in 2008 managed to capture it so accurately is unreal.
Leigh: I wonder if this motto will be a thing later Shoji Meguro: "Those long days passing by from that door Like late summer they slowly fade away Finding ways through the favorite tune Played all day with my eyes closed"
Now thats what I call a *Murder* intro hehe I can tell how much work went into this, but it definitely was worth the effort! Love the new ending screen Leigh!
I’m actually excited to see you play this, I played this myself last year and damn was it emotional, have fun and try not to cry every 2 minutes in this game cause I almost did 😅
I feel like a bunch of people misunderstand what the shadows are in persona 4, the shadows are a mix between a insecurity of said character and what the public perceived them. Kanji’s whole thing is that he is very clearly struggling with his sexuality due to people shaming him for linking “girly” things, to kanji he sees it as “oh since I like girly stuff then I must me gay” so his shadow is this very ultra stereotypical gay character. I can see why I can be interpret as comic relief but I think the “comical” aspect of it in in purpose due to it’s over exaggerated nature, it’s very in your face and not subtle at all.
this is my favorite persona game!! i really hope they remake this one in the future and add some DLC to enhance the gameplay, cause i love these characters and can't get enough of them
Just finished p4g today, and I instinctively pressed enter to progress the dialogue while watching Your vid lol. Youre fun to watch, imma be here for the playthrough
i came here from your p5r playthrough and i was so so so happy that you started p4 (its my favourite of the 3)!! i definitely do know where you're coming from with yosuke. he's a character with so much failed potential (+ since he was meant to be a romance route but atlus removed it) so now instead of being a character that has good development and improvements about his internalized homophobia throughout the story, he's just. homophobic 😭. and it gets pretty bad through the whole game where he does things that generally pisses people off. he's a great guy just a lot of failed potential. i do really love yosuke though in the sense that he genuinely cares for people (especially the mc) a lot. persona 4 has one of my favourite casts ever, kanji's my favourite of everyone here, and so is nanako!! I'm so happy you like them! i love watching you videos and hearing your thoughts on these kinds of things, especially the homophobia, because i also share the same views 😭❤️
I'm sure people in the chat probably brought it up, but the worst thing this game ever did was remove the Yosuke romance route. Yes, romance. Yosuke is absolutely homophobic a lot in this game, and it sucks to see such a cool character fall into this stereotyping. But the knowledge that Yosuke is gay/bisexual turns his actions around COMPLETLY. Instead of being a homophobe because of being ignorant, he is so, SO deep in the closet that being reminded of gay in ANY WAY makes him deeply uncomfortable. There are so many hints towards him developing attraction to the MC in the game, some of which you even pointed out when they occured, but it goes nowhere. All this gay panic is unresolved, and we are only left with a nasty side to Yosuke that is never addressed. Thankfully, we all know the truth. ChadxYosuke forever, the true OTP. If your curious the dialouge for the romance is all still in the game, and as such some legends have made mods for the PC version to re-impliment it.
I cant believe how many times I had to say to myself, "that'll age well". Also, the homosexual themes and dialogue is a necessary thing to discuss in in this game, it plays a good part in the background lore of the characters. Also, Shadows of the people in this game are exaggerated truths of the people they are from; to deny it is a form of rejecting the self and it makes its own being and when they accept the Shadow it starts their journey to being a more realized self.
I agree Yosuke is very capable, only reason he isn't the leader is because he's limited when it comes to combat. That said chad is actually a "chad" so. Kanji's segment was very ahead of its time and I love the way it was handled.
Actually both Yosuke and Yu lead the team together, this has been shown in the anime and Arena. Yosuke is the counselor and Yu the executor arm, he doesn´t take decisions without talk with Yosuke before.
Excellent video Leigh! And great job with that intro! Your mastery of pacing and comedic timing never ceases to amaze me. There are so many good moments I can never single just one out, but that moment when you find out who Akihiko is was absolutely priceless. Also, I loved reliving all your initial reactions (especially for Teddie lol).
1:23:58 one reason I think Yu is such a good brother is because he probably knows what Nanako is going through. It’s stated early on that Yu’s parents work abroad, and that’s why he has to spend the year in Inaba. But like, that’s a WHOLE YEAR without seeing his parents. It makes me wonder what Yu’s day-to-day life with his parents really was like. While technically this’s just a headcanon, I wouldn’t be surprised if Yu’s parents were abroad often, or just absent from the house. Therefore, It kinda feels like Yu relates to Nanako, and doesn’t her to feel alone.
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I always enjoy that Kanji is this aggressive, violent gangster for all of... 15 minutes... then becomes one of the chillest bros in all of gaming
Defense mechanisms be like that
Kanji is the true actual alpha male in the whole game@@justsomeguy727
Well, the point is people aren't looking at the full picture, of anyone, right? They only hear one side of a story and everyone thinks Kanji is a violent gangbanger. Yeah, he can kick some ass, but that's just a part of him, not the whole story.
@@SkippytWalrus Well, that's true, and it's a big theme of the game. But you get to see him first-hand. He's in fact actually yelling and screaming and threatening violence (and from what I hear, that kind of behaviour goes over even less well in Japan than it does in US/Canada). But for most of the game, Kanji's got this pretty innocent look on his face like, "Hi Senpais, what's going on, whatcha talking about? I don't get it"
hes like a pitbull, scary looking, but a total sweetheart.
*Adachi stands in the corner of the room* "hi guys"
Who wants to talk about *MURDER?*
ADACHI
Dojima: "Just do your damn job. AND BRING ME ANOTHER COFFEE!"
Adachi!
*Vine boom*
Hes the kid from P3 but less cool 😂
1:08:07 She did the exact same thing Crystahhl did. Practically same reaction too. That pickle is responsible for making at least 2 people feel bad now
Shadows are basically master trolls. They take everything you hate about yourself, and twist it into something that's even worse. The exact result may not necessarily be true, but it's based on true feelings.
I'm so glad you immediately understood the shadows not being at all objective reflections of people, especially with Kanji. They are based on their original's fears of judgement for parts of themselves they think they have to hide, and Kanji is very much not a particularly aware person for manners regarding mature interpretations of concepts like masculinity or sexuality. His shadow lays it on pretty thick that this is a teenage boy who on some level has bought into cultural stereotypes of gay=feminine and doesn't know what that means as someone with experience in traditionally feminine perceived traits like sewing and a preference for "cute" aesthetics.
I get really tired of people trying to boil down Kanji's entire character to being "he's gay" and totally ignoring the entire person the game has built around him, as if his sexuality is literally his ONLY trait. It feels super dismissive of a complex character who isn't really sure *where* he is in regards to a lot of things but becomes comfortable with approaching his thoughts and determining those exact answers on his own. I'm really happy to see you approach it positively while pointing out some not so well done parts of the game around it.
Yes, I think people trying to boil down a complex character to "he's gay" are missing the mark, too. It was a breath of fresh air to see someone who took the time to form their own interpretation after understanding that Shadows are not an exact representation of the person themself.
@@LangostaV76 in my opinion, the shadows are just parts of yourself that you are uncomfortable showing around when they gain sentience without your rational thought process and that's why they crank all your BS to 11.
AKA When you let the intrusive thoughts win ALL THE TIME.
Summed up my feelings to a T.
At the end of the story and his arc, Kanji's sexuality barely matters.
Just because I want to headcanon him as bi doesn’t make me think of him as less complex???
99% of the scenes that make me think Kanji isn’t straight happen AFTER his arc
I think people tend to incorrectly equate believing it’s a (possible) _part_ to thinking it’s the _only_ part.
And that’s an issue. There _are_ fans who understand the nuances of his character, but also think he _might_ be gay or bi (and that that’s ok) since he goes through an arc similar to other people that they can relate to (read: overcompensating due to fear of others’ opinions of their own interests and/or quirks). I won’t deny there are people who act as though it’s his only trait, but there are a lot who don’t and I don’t think they should be ignored.
(And tbh, a lot of the trouble with why the people who do treat it as his only trait, or even that the possibility is there, can be traced to that goddamn camping trip…)
Yosuke: She was writhing in pain....
Leigh: *awkwardly jamming in the corner*
Writhing in pain, eh?
For being a phenomenally awful teacher, having a few easily overlooked scenes with Marooka makes him much more interesting as a reoccurring side character. Student was just killed, so he makes sure to escort a student home, even if he's complaining about the student being out at all and the student actively doesn't want him there. Everyone is scared to ask him for career counseling, but you can talk to a nameless student later in the game that admits once he built up the guts to ask, Marooka actually gave him genuinely helpful advice, he just has to be actually asked for it.
Still the type of guy to put on a dartboard, but I appreciate the little steps to give him added character to show the 1% decent person wrapped in 99% jackass.
That's actually pretty dope. I've played this game so many times, didn't even notice that. Thank you, random stranger!!!
That TV intro is ITTTTTTT.
PERFECT INTRO
I love how fast you went from "I don't see why there's all this hate on Teddie, I like him" to "nobody is as bad as Teddie"
>immediately vibing to Heartbeat Heartbreak
Yesssss. As good as Persona 5’s jazz was, the pop music themes for Persona 4 spoke to my soul
_I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS_
P4 is probably my favorite Persona game of all time. It scratches this weird itch that I can't explain, and I jump for joy whenever I see people play this game.
It’s…comfy
P4 crew are my favorite.
Its a perfectly fine game
_Did you see that, Shinji?_
[Yosuke is number one on the character tier list]
Oh. Ohhhhh.
Oh, the rest of the game's gonna be hell for her.
he just gets worse and worse😭
Japan’s writing and stereotyping gets worse and worse. Distinct difference.
We love Yosuke, persona hates him
Honestly, he's fine for like 90% of the game. It's just that every now and again, they'll hit you with one of those moments lol. Definitely an area where the game hasn't aged the best.
@@chillswany I disagree
Yosuke gets very bad towards the mid point, but then at some point he becomes more of a straight man and Teddie absorbs his bad qualities and he gets better again
Leigh: "Does Yukiko have an ice wall?"
Chat: "No!"
Yukiko: "No!"
I would die for Nanako.
Also the green and blue lipsticks are so cool!
Me, first time I play P4, two minutes in: Oh great, a child character. I hope they’re not too embarrassing.
Ten minutes later….
*I would give my life for Nanako*
@@warlordofbritanniaAt first I thought I would find her annoying, but if anything happens to her I riot (I haven't seen the end of the game, but I suspect she's the final person you rescue)
Spoilers for the end of this game and Persona 5
Also I got spoiled earlier today, but I had suspected the rookie detective was the antagonist. I've seen the end of Persona 5 Royal, and I was immediately suspicious of another young detective
"This one is so unsettling"
*Persona 3 waits eerily in the background*
Persona 2 just watching from Alternate Tokyo.
Persona 1 breathing heavily from a hospital room.
SMT be like:😂
Real
I hope sometime during this lets play someone told her Yosuke was apparently romanceable until very late in production
oh my gosh she's reaching out to the truth
Congrats on bideo 🎉
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Seeing someone playing P4 one of my favorite games ever for the first time is an amazing thing.
I know Persona 4 is a massive point of contention within the community, but I REALLY appreciate that you gave this video the same kind of love, attention, and personal touch you've given to your other Persona videos.
Both P4 enjoyers and non-enjoyers are eating good :D
Does it get a lot of hate? It was my first persona game and still my favorite tbh
@@ZenSymphoniain recent years it’s considered to be the worst modern Persona game. Persona 2 EP and P4G are tied as my personal favorites.
@@thelid4Ci know its a spinoff but my favourite persona game is strikers, somewhat controversially. I had so mcuh fun playing it and the OST is an absolute unit.
For main games its P3RE - P5R - P4G for me, not because P4G aint good but because my persona enjoyment is heavily derived from the soundtrack and the P4 one is my lesst favourite.
Persona 4 isn't a bad game by any means, but in my opinion the other modern persona games are way better in terms of story, soundtrack, characters and gameplay. You could argue P3's gameplay is worse but Reload fixed that.
@@m0n5a80I prefer P4G to 3
Hey LeighXP , I'm really waitting for the [part 2] , plz !
Ive been waiting for this
akihiko sighting
@@LeighXP There are... FOUR... enemies
I think the reason yosuke acts like that during the kanji arc is due to his own insecurities. He’s a closeted bi. I actually think dialogue around that was cut.
That Nanako impression at the end was so spot on. I wasnt looking at the screen and almost thought it really was her
Blonde hair, green lipstick, yellow clothes with a black shirt... loving the new channel Mr Dio!
ho… mukatte kuru no ka
@@LeighXP I can't hit the subscribe, like, and share button if I don't do it.
*Starts walking*
Watching this made me realize just how much I love the cast of P4. I have never felt such a genuine friendship in any other game before, let alone other Persona games. I love them all 😭
Out of all of them, i think the characters from persona 4 are the very best. That must have to do with the fact that by the time they join your party, they have lots of their issues ironed out. Still, they are hilarious AF and the main character is a jerk. I love them.
The setting is amazing and it helps show a lot of issues with Japanese society you don't see in Tokyo or other big cities.
So happy you're enjoying this game! P4 is my favorite persona game, always love seeing new fans get into it!
I really love the P4 Shadows Self concept. Based in Jungian Psychology, the Shadow is everything we bury beneath the surface, while the Persona is the self that we project to others. In his practice and philosophy the fully actualized self was the one who could embody both of these aspects and in doing so remedy the contradictions between them.
So the thing about the Shadows is that they are not lying or tricking you. When they say they are you, they mean it. They are just embodying all of the aspects of yourself that you hide from everyone, including yourself. Persona 4 shows the journey of them have to accept that both of these pieces are true and then we get to watch them actualize themselves through their Social Links.
Ah the writing and characterizations of this game is so GOOOOD!
GREAT VEGETABLES
I'M GONNA LOVE THIS JOURNEY.
GREAT VEGETABLES
Loving the vibes you give off and how much you jamming to the songs. I normally can't watch loud, ott streamers but your genuine joy playing this is infectious. It's like how I was when I first played thus in 2013. ❤
“‘I’ll face myself’ *realization sets in*😶…”
Ayyyyy you got it x3
Ngl, I had a time when I imagined what my Shadow would be, and if there's one thing we both could agree on, it's that I am a very bad degenerate and I will never stop having hate for myself. Like he can crank my degeneracy to 11 and it will still be within my rational self's expectations, I would not just want to openly say them to anyone.
the music is so fire to this game, you could tell me the most devastating heartbreaking part in this game and i’m dancin to the music 😭
Man, I love it when people love Yosuke, but it's also so painful when we get to "those scenes" 😭
11:08 You can't trust people who don't vibe to P4 music. The music makes me so genuinely happy inside
P4 is my favourite of the "trio". So much good foreshadowing in this video - can't wait for part 2. :D
Love that you took the time just jamming out to the music! P4 soundtrack is a TOTAL VIBE. 😎
Just when we needed her most she drops a banger!!
It's always interesting to see people that start with P5 go backwards in the series. IMO one of the hardest series to play through in reverse because of how much P5 did to improve the actual moment-to-moment gameplay of the Persona game format. Looking forward to seeing what you think of P4!
I wouldn't say that because in my opinion the cast and the whole story in P5 isn't best compared to P2-P4. We don't talk about P1, nobody played that shit.
babe wake up new leighxp journey video dropped
play through part 1
50% gameplay
50% vibing
Barely 10 minutes into episode 1, and I can already tell I'm going to love watching the series
“I looooove baaalls”-Kou
This episode was 80% dorky dancing to the music. 10 out of 10 as usual
Oh my goddd ive been waiting for the highlights since forever hell yeah this is gunna be a treat
Personally, knowing that there is a Yosuke romance option within the cut content, I interpret Yosuke's Home of phobia as just him being insecure about his own sexuality rather than actually having any malicious intent towards Kanji, even if he can get annoying about it, honestly, I think you can tell that Atlus was trying to be based, even if they didn't completely hit the mark, which for a 2008 japanese game is actually quite impressive, it also helps that Kanji is like the best fucking character in P4
Nanako always closes her eyes when she sings the Junes jingle. 😞
If you know, you know.
Yosuke is so abrasive to Kanji because he's closeted. This would have made more sense I imagine if his romance option wasn't cut from the game. It's a real shame it was imo, because it's perfect for his character.
100%, it's sad they got rid of it and I have to clarify this a lot whenever I say I love Yosuke. even in P3P there's representation with Elizabeth and Aigis on the FEMC route
my first run of the game, I wasn't a huge fan of Yosuke due to those character traits as Kanji is my favorite and I hated to see him be treated like that, but then I watched a video about unused P4 content and his character made much more sense to me.
Yosuke reads so much like a closeted gay kid it's crazy. I still interpret him that way, even with the cut romance option, but yeah, it would have been a perfect fit
@@xxProjectJxxcutting Yosuke’s romance actively made his character worse, it makes me so sad. I still hc him as being 5 miles in the closet lol
In Teddie’s defense, he was raised inside a TV. What do you think TV teaches an impressionable bear monster thing whose had no proper upbringing? Womanizing, apparently, as well as an unhealthy obsession with silent protags
This just popped up on my feed, loved this, subbed.
As someone who watched ALL of the playthrough like a month ago this was definitely worth the wait
loved this video so much. Such a treat to experience one of my all time favorite games again. I hope Part 2 isnt far behind!
Hey i just found your channel and im so glad you're playing P4G! That game got me into Persona last winter and since i've been playing only persona games. Took me 9 months to finish P5R, P5RS, P4G and P3R + DLC. I love seeing people's reaction to persona games for the first time so much. For me its not just a game , its way more. Its a life changing experience. Much love from germany!
Im so happy more people are doing lets plays of P4. SUBSCRIBED!
when i was younger and played p4, i really felt seen with kanji's portrayal and the lgbt themes that are touched on in the game. even now, as embarrassing as it might be, i do kind of feel like kanji is a sort of comfort character.
I grew up liking cute and soft things, and growing in a house filled with people who kept saying "you better not be gay" among other things, Kanji was a very important character for me. Im not gay, but I like cute stuff, and i think its that aspect of toxic masculinity being touched on i appreciated the most.
Growing up in a small town myself, I resonated a lot with Kanji's struggles. In small towns, It doesn't matter if you're queer or not. Once someone notices you doing or liking something that isn't typical of your gender, gossip spreads fast and ostracization happens even faster. It's a subject I don't see a lot of media tackle, and the fact a game released in 2008 managed to capture it so accurately is unreal.
Leigh: I wonder if this motto will be a thing later
Shoji Meguro: "Those long days passing by from that door
Like late summer they slowly fade away
Finding ways through the favorite tune
Played all day with my eyes closed"
It always shocks me how good your editing is
Let's go!! My favorite Persona game, so ready to enjoy this (:
Now thats what I call a *Murder* intro hehe
I can tell how much work went into this, but it definitely was worth the effort!
Love the new ending screen Leigh!
I’m actually excited to see you play this, I played this myself last year and damn was it emotional, have fun and try not to cry every 2 minutes in this game cause I almost did 😅
first persona game i played, god damn its still my fav even after finishing p5 twice. i love the setting and the velvet room in P4 so much
I enjoyed this journey and Im so glad you have these up... getting birded!
My favorite game in the series
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I feel like a bunch of people misunderstand what the shadows are in persona 4, the shadows are a mix between a insecurity of said character and what the public perceived them. Kanji’s whole thing is that he is very clearly struggling with his sexuality due to people shaming him for linking “girly” things, to kanji he sees it as “oh since I like girly stuff then I must me gay” so his shadow is this very ultra stereotypical gay character. I can see why I can be interpret as comic relief but I think the “comical” aspect of it in in purpose due to it’s over exaggerated nature, it’s very in your face and not subtle at all.
"I cant progress the game this music" that explains why ur p5 playthrough took 200+ hours when the average joe beats it in 100
One day before Yosuke's voice actor's birthday! (Japanese)
this is my favorite persona game!! i really hope they remake this one in the future and add some DLC to enhance the gameplay, cause i love these characters and can't get enough of them
brooo i know these videos are kinda hard to get done you have to get through many VODS but these are the best ones
*Points to Nanako as soon as she gets to the station.* This is the muffin. You protecc the muffin.
god that intro is so well done! cant wait to watch this playthrough!
Just finished p4g today, and I instinctively pressed enter to progress the dialogue while watching Your vid lol. Youre fun to watch, imma be here for the playthrough
Loved your playthrough of Persona 5, and can't wait to see how you enjoy my personal favorite Persona.
YU NARUKAMI MOMENT THIS IS MY FAVOURITE PERSONA
Can't wait for Leigh to progress Kanji's social link and find out he's not actually gay. That's gonna be fun.
It's here! This is gonna be amazing! Can't wait to see your reactions to some of the stuff in this game because it gets WILD! XD
It was so great!! This is Persona is my favourite and I can't wait to see your entire reaction :D
i came here from your p5r playthrough and i was so so so happy that you started p4 (its my favourite of the 3)!!
i definitely do know where you're coming from with yosuke. he's a character with so much failed potential (+ since he was meant to be a romance route but atlus removed it) so now instead of being a character that has good development and improvements about his internalized homophobia throughout the story, he's just. homophobic 😭. and it gets pretty bad through the whole game where he does things that generally pisses people off. he's a great guy just a lot of failed potential. i do really love yosuke though in the sense that he genuinely cares for people (especially the mc) a lot.
persona 4 has one of my favourite casts ever, kanji's my favourite of everyone here, and so is nanako!! I'm so happy you like them! i love watching you videos and hearing your thoughts on these kinds of things, especially the homophobia, because i also share the same views 😭❤️
Finally watching your P4G go through *AT NIGHT*
I'm sure people in the chat probably brought it up, but the worst thing this game ever did was remove the Yosuke romance route. Yes, romance. Yosuke is absolutely homophobic a lot in this game, and it sucks to see such a cool character fall into this stereotyping.
But the knowledge that Yosuke is gay/bisexual turns his actions around COMPLETLY. Instead of being a homophobe because of being ignorant, he is so, SO deep in the closet that being reminded of gay in ANY WAY makes him deeply uncomfortable.
There are so many hints towards him developing attraction to the MC in the game, some of which you even pointed out when they occured, but it goes nowhere. All this gay panic is unresolved, and we are only left with a nasty side to Yosuke that is never addressed.
Thankfully, we all know the truth. ChadxYosuke forever, the true OTP.
If your curious the dialouge for the romance is all still in the game, and as such some legends have made mods for the PC version to re-impliment it.
You are enjoying this way too much and pointing out things that even I didn't notice. And I LOVE EVERY SECOND OF IT. That TV intro was tooo LIT.
I really loved Kanji's storyline as it progressed in the game. Top tier social link
your editing is getting so funky and fun i'm really loving it. adored this playthru lots n lots so i'm relishing in memory lane :)
green lipstick goes hard 💚
green needs to make a splash in fashion again its too good
I cant believe how many times I had to say to myself, "that'll age well". Also, the homosexual themes and dialogue is a necessary thing to discuss in in this game, it plays a good part in the background lore of the characters. Also, Shadows of the people in this game are exaggerated truths of the people they are from; to deny it is a form of rejecting the self and it makes its own being and when they accept the Shadow it starts their journey to being a more realized self.
These Silent Hill 2 tracks somehow fit right in lmao
I can't believe how long ago this was you played Persona 3 since and made dreams come true
I love Kanji so much, his dungeon was one of my favorites, it was hilarious lol also the song, peak persona 4
I agree Yosuke is very capable, only reason he isn't the leader is because he's limited when it comes to combat. That said chad is actually a "chad" so.
Kanji's segment was very ahead of its time and I love the way it was handled.
Actually both Yosuke and Yu lead the team together, this has been shown in the anime and Arena. Yosuke is the counselor and Yu the executor arm, he doesn´t take decisions without talk with Yosuke before.
Great vegetables
a fellow Kirk Thornton connoisseur
37:32 this is the face of actual, real, legitimate concern for your friend who just brought two swords to the mall court
Persona 4 Golden is my favourite Scooby Doo game
love your videos and reliving my own persona playthroughs! thank you for spending so much time editing these, they're so fun to watch :D
39:52 "labor?" STOP I SPILLED MY DRINK
OH NO... SOMEBODY'S GONNA DIE!!!
Atlus & Lotus : oh no~ ANYWAY... here's the song ✨🕺🕺🕺✨
Really excited to see your reactions to P4! Such a great game, and the first one in the series I got into!
Excellent video Leigh! And great job with that intro! Your mastery of pacing and comedic timing never ceases to amaze me. There are so many good moments I can never single just one out, but that moment when you find out who Akihiko is was absolutely priceless. Also, I loved reliving all your initial reactions (especially for Teddie lol).
Finally, I’ve been waiting for this since your last video on P5R! Can’t wait for all of your reactions as well as for P3FES!
1:23:58 one reason I think Yu is such a good brother is because he probably knows what Nanako is going through.
It’s stated early on that Yu’s parents work abroad, and that’s why he has to spend the year in Inaba. But like, that’s a WHOLE YEAR without seeing his parents. It makes me wonder what Yu’s day-to-day life with his parents really was like.
While technically this’s just a headcanon, I wouldn’t be surprised if Yu’s parents were abroad often, or just absent from the house. Therefore, It kinda feels like Yu relates to Nanako, and doesn’t her to feel alone.