Persona 5 Royal Ann Confidant Guide (Lovers Arcana)

The Social Link system returns in Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal, rebranded as Confidants and their Cooperations. By deepening your bond with each Confidant, you’ll unlock bonuses and a special fusion tied to the Arcana (Lovers in this case).

Ann Takamaki is perhaps the most popular character in P5R. She is one of the first Confidants you’ll meet, and her story is a mix of emotional resilience, personal growth, and inner strength. Representing the Lovers Arcana, Ann’s Confidant route explores themes of self-worth, friendship, and what it means to stand up for yourself and others.

Why You Should Max Out Ann Takamaki’s Confidant

Strong Battle Support: Unlocks powerful abilities like Sexy Technique (chance to inflict status ailments) and Harisen Recovery (cure allies’ ailments).
Follow-Up Attacks: Can perform follow-up attacks to finish off enemies when you down them.
Endure & Second Awakening: Late Confidant ranks let Ann survive fatal blows and evolve her Persona into a stronger form.
Romance Option: She becomes one of several possible romance choices. Maxing the Confidant is required to pursue her romantically.

Ann Takamaki Quick Facts

Arcana: Lovers Arcana
Available From: After completing Kamoshida’s Palace
Location: Shibuya Underground Mall
Days Available: Weekdays and weekends (after school)
Gift Options: Ann likes cute or fashionable gifts like perfume, accessories, etc (Example: Star Mirror).
Romanceable: Yes, available from Rank 9 onward
Best Persona: Have a Lovers Persona equipped for bonus points

Persona 5 Royal Ann Confidant Rank - Lovers

Below you’ll find a full breakdown of every Confidant rank and the optimal conversation choices for Ann Takamaki’s. Each dialogue option shows the number of affection points it adds. These contribute to an invisible meter that determines when your Confidant rank levels up. The higher the point total, the faster you’ll progress through her ranks.

Phone call follow-ups are exclusive to Persona 5 Royal and provide additional affection points. These will not appear in the original Persona 5.

Related content: Persona 5 Royal All Confidants Guide

Rank 1:

You automatically start the Confidant on 4/15 as part of the story. All choices are good here. No difference in points.

Unlocks Baton Pass ability, letting you pass Ann’s turn to other Baton Pass users in battle after a 1 More.

Rank 2:

Requires (considerate) kindness. Available from 6/6.

So, I apologized as well.

Option 1: “Are you feeling better now?” +3
Option 2: “She’s so strong.” +3
Option 3: “So are you friends again?” +2

…But in the end, maybe I just didn’t believe in her ability.

Option 1: “You can’t blame yourself?” +2
Option 2: “You might be right.” +3
Option 3: “Kamoshida had the upper hand.” +2

..Thanks.

Option 1: “It was no big deal.” +2
Option 2: “I couldn’t just ignore you.” +3

I’m going to find the answer, I promise.

Option 1: “I’ll help.” +3
Option 2: “Let’s find it together.” +3

Phone Conversation (Royal): I hope you’ll join me again next time!

Option 1: “Of course. You’re my teammate.” +2
Option 2: “Leave it to me.” +2
Option 3: “The no-refills thing again?” +2

Unlocks the Girl Talk ability. This gives Ann the chance to step in and rescue a failed negotiation.

Ann Rank 3:

Uh-huh. What else?

Option 1: “I like you.” +2
Option 2: “I love you.” +2
Option 3: “Can we stop yet?” +3

It sounds like shoots have been real hectic with all the scrambling they’ve had to do for substitutes.

Option 1: “That’s odd.” +2
Option 2: “Has that happened to you?” +3

Maybe less these days.

Option 2: “The freedom sounds nice?” +2

Phone Conversation (Royal): Do you think she thought I was cool…?

Option 1: “Could be.” +2

Unlocks Follow Up for Ann, allowing her to attack after Joker as a follow up. Also unlocks Inokashira Park if you haven’t been there before.

Rank 4:

It feels like I can’t understand any of it. It’s honestly kinda scary.

Option 1: “I know what you mean.” +3
Option 3: “That comes down to you.” +2

The first thing she said was, ‘Takamaki-san, your paintings suck.’

Option 1: “That was mean of her.” +2
Option 2: “That’s hilarious.” +3

About that female thief in the anime I used to watch? Well, I thought of something!

Option 1: “Tell me?” +3
Option 2: “I’m afraid to know.” +2

And that’s why I’m going to try and learn from them!

Option 1: “Good idea.” +3
Option 2: “How exactly?” +2

I’m gonna star in action movies!

Option 3: “Good luck with that.” +3

Phone Call (Royal): Do you do anything to train your body?

Option 1: “I train everyday.” +2
Option 3: “I carry Morgana in my bag.” +2

Rank 5:

Do you think maybe Shiho would want one too?

Option 2: “Give it up.” +2

I really screwed that up…

Option 2: “She’s amazing, huh…” +2

Wasn’t Mika’s fake crying pretty incredible?

Option 2: “It had grace.” +2

Unlocks the Crocodile Tears ability, giving Ann the chance to lower a demon’s demands during negotiation.

Rank 6:

I guess you really just need someone to laugh at you if you want to feel better.

Option 1: “It seems that way.” +3
Option 3: “If it’s a friend, yeah.” +2

What can I do to help Shiho

Option 1: “Comfort her.” +3
Option 2: “Show her your strength.” +3
Option 3: “Listen to what she has to say.” +2

Phone Call (Royal): I know I’ll find something I can do for her…!

Option 1: “Someone’s motivated.” +2
Option 2: “I’ll cheer you on.” +2

Unlocks the Harisen Recovery ability, enabling Ann to occasionally heal status ailments on party members.

Rank 7:

I wonder why…

Option 2: “She admires you.” +2

I want to be a real model…

Option 2: “Go get ’em, tiger.” +2

Phone Call (Royal): I’ll do any workout!

Option 1: “You got this.” +2

Unlocks the Sexy Technique ability, giving Ann the chance to seduce demons during negotiation.

Rank 8:

Obviously I want to cut down on my waist size too… and firm up my butt and calves!

Option 2: “You have some real guts.” +3
Option 3: “You’re beautiful as-is.” +2

There has to be somewhere my vibrant charm will shine, right?

Option 1: “There’s no doubt in my mind.” +3
Option 2: “I hope so.” +3
Option 3: “Good Luck finding it.” +3

She doesn’t need to worry so much about me.

Option 1: “So happy to hear that.” +3
Option 2: “I’m sure she already knows.” +3

Phone Call (Royal): Being able to push herself because someone was there with her…

Option 3: “You can ask her yourself.” +2

Grants the Endure ability, enabling Ann to survive an otherwise fatal attack during combat.

Rank 9:

This is the point when a romance with Ann Takamaki becomes available. Choices for this rank:

The only way I can help Shiho is to show her how hard I’m working.

Option 1: “Hang in there.” +3
Option 2: “I believe in you, Ann.” +3

I guess… I’m alone again, huh…?

Romance – Option 1: “You have me.”
Friendship – Option 2: “You have the others.”

Phone Call (Royal, only if romanced): “I’m yours forever.” +3

Unlock the Protect ability, allowing Ann to shield Joker from a fatal attack.

Rank 10:

Max rank, choices don’t matter.

Unlocks Ishtar for fusion.

Unlocks Second Awakening, transforming Ann’s Persona into its final form, Hecate.

Best Gifts for Ann in Persona 5 Royal

In Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal, giving gifts is an effective way to strengthen your confidant link with Ann Takamaki or pursue a romance with her. To achieve this asap, you need to choose the best gifts for Ann.

Castella: +3 Boost / Underground Mall, 1500 Yen (Unique Reaction Ann)
Rose Bouquet: +3 Boost, romance only / Shinjuku at Night, 2400 Yen (Unique Reaction Ann)
Uji Matcha Flan: +3 Boost / Underground Mall, 2400 Yen (Unique Reaction Ann)
Flower Basket: +2 Boost / Shinuku at Night, 2400 Yen
Chocolate Truffles: +3 Boost / Undeground Mall, 2800 Yen (Unique Reaction Ann)
Best of KGB49: +2 Boost / Underground Mall, 3000 Yen
Local Mascot Set: P5R only, +2 Boost / Akihabara, 3600 Yen
Star Mirror: +3 Boost (P5), +2 Boost (P5R) / Shinjuku, 4000 Yen
Sakura Fan: +2 Boost / Underground Mall, 4800 Yen
Designer Perfume: +2 Boost / Underground Mall, 7800 Yen
Face Beautifier: +3 Boost, Akihabara Electronics, 9800 Yen (Unique Reaction Ann)
Super Noisy Alarm Clock: P5R only, +2 Boost / Shibuya Underground Mall, 12000 Yen
Crimson Lipstick: +3 Boost (P5), +2 Boost (P5R), romance only / Underground Mall, 6000 Yen
Heart Ring: +3 Boost, romance only / Underground Mall, 88,000 Yen

Who Is Ann Takamaki?

Ann Takamaki is a half-American, half-Japanese student at Shujin Academy. Due to her mixed heritage and striking appearance, she’s often the target of rumors, gossip, and social isolation. Despite her popularity, Ann feels misunderstood and distant from her peers, often hiding her loneliness behind a bright, outgoing facade.

Her story kicks off as a victim of abuse and manipulation by the school’s volleyball coach, Suguru Kamoshida—a cruel authority figure who uses his position to harass Ann and her best friend, Shiho Suzui.

Ann’s transformation begins when Shiho attempts suicide due to the abuse she suffered under Kamoshida. This traumatic event pushes Ann to confront the injustice head-on. Alongside the Joker and Ryuji, she discovers the Metaverse.

Inside Kamoshida’s Palace, Ann’s rage and guilt manifest in the form of her Persona awakening: Carmen, a bold and fiery symbol of feminine rebellion. She joins the Phantom Thieves and helps bring down Kamoshida, marking the beginning of her journey toward self-empowerment.

As a core member of the Phantom Thieves, Ann plays a vital role in battle with her fire-based Persona and strong magic skills. But outside of combat, building a relationship with her as a Confidant offers valuable in-game perks, especially if you’re focused on support skills, Allure-based fusion bonuses, or pursuing her as a romance option.

This concludes our Persona 5 Royal Ann Confidant Guide tutorial.

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