Persona 3 Reload Hidetoshi Social Link, Unlock All Social Links In Persona 3 Reload

In Persona 3 Reload, the Hidetoshi Social Link is represented by the Emperor Arcana. Join the Student Council, unlock this link on April 27, and navigate the story to discover Hidetoshi's schedule, choices, and rewards.

by Naveenkumar

Updated Feb 06, 2024

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Persona 3 Reload Hidetoshi Social Link, Unlock All Social Links In Persona 3 Reload
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Persona 3 Reload

Persona 3 Reload is a video game created by Atlus, released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on February 2, 2024. It's a remake of Persona 3, the fourth main game in the Persona series, and part of the larger Megami Tensei franchise.

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In this role-playing game, players control a high school student who gains the ability to summon a Persona, a manifestation of their inner spirit. The protagonist joins the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (S.E.E.S.) to defeat Shadows and unravel the mystery of the Dark Hour. The story revolves around returning to the protagonist's home city, haunted by the tragic death of their parents in a car crash.

As requested by fans after the success of Persona 5, Persona 3 Reload started development in 2019 and was officially announced in June 2023. The remake faithfully retells the original Persona 3 story with updated graphics, new music by Atsushi Kitajoh, and character designs by Azusa Shimada under the supervision of Shigenori Soejima. The game features vocals from Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice.

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Persona 3 Reload Hidetoshi Social Link

The Emperor Arcana, represented by Hidetoshi, the student council vice president, is a Social Link in Persona 3 Reload. Discover how to initiate Hidetoshi's Social Link, requirements, schedule, gifts, unlocks, and the best choices for each Social Link event.

Unlock the Emperor Social Link

To unlock the Emperor Social Link, join the Student Council during the story when Mitsuru invites you. Visit the Faculty Room, speak to your Homeroom Teacher, and engage in an event that introduces both the Emperor and Justice Social Links.

Hidetoshi (Emperor) Social Link Choices

Rank 1 to 2:

  • Prompt: Students want to abolish the school uniform.
  • Response: Sounds like nonsense. (+2 points with or without Emperor Arcana)
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Rank 2 to 3:

  • Prompt: Can't decide without talking to the president.
  • Response: No need to fight. (+2 points with or without Emperor Arcana)

Rank 3 to 4:

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  • Prompt: A punk is about to hit Hidetoshi.
  • Response: Looks like you're hard at work. (+2 points with or without Emperor Arcana)

Rank 4 to 5:

  • Prompt: Bunch of Neanderthals.
  • Response: They're the worst. (+2 points with or without Emperor Arcana)
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Rank 5 to 6:

  • Prompt: Nice not having those hyenas around.
  • Response: Maybe I should stick around. (+2 points with or without Emperor Arcana)

Rank 6 to 7:

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  • Prompt: About the smoker’s punishment.
  • Response: He should suffer. (+2 points with or without Emperor Arcana)

Rank 7 to 8:

  • Prompt: What happened to Hitoshi-san?
  • Response: It wasn’t me. (+2 points with or without Emperor Arcana)
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Rank 8 to 9:

  • Prompt: Rambled about rules and fairness.
  • Response: Don’t blame yourself. (+2 points with or without Emperor Arcana)

Rank 9 to 10:

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  • Prompt: How’d I do?
  • Response: So-so. (+2 points with or without Emperor Arcana)

Completing the Emperor Social Link grants a Cheap Lighter, enabling the fusion of the Ultimate Persona of the Emperor Social Link.

Romance Hidetoshi (Emperor)

Romance is Not Possible. Hidetoshi, the Emperor Arcana in Persona 3 Reload, cannot be romanced.

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Unlock All Social Links In Persona 3 Reload

In Persona 3 Reload, Social Links play a crucial role in Makoto's daily life. While some Social Links unlock naturally, others require specific tasks to become fully accessible. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to unlock all Social Links in Persona 3 Reload.

SEES (Fool):

  • Unlock Date: 4/18
  • Requirements: None
  • Availability: Progresses naturally with the story.

Kenji Tomochika (Magician):

  • Unlock Date: 4/22
  • Requirements: None
  • Availability: Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays.

Nozomi Suemitsu (Moon):

  • First Available Unlock Date: Any day after Kenji mentions the "Gourmet King."
  • Requirements: Charm Rank: Unpolished (2), Kenji mentions the "Gourmet King," Finish the Gourmet Quiz, Find an Odd Morsel.
  • Availability: Everyday.
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Kazushi Miyamoto (Chariot):

  • First Available Unlock Date: 4/23
  • Requirements: Join the Track Team.
  • Availability: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays.

Bunkichi and Mitsuko (Hierophant):

  • First Available Unlock Date: 4/25
  • Requirements: Obtain a Persimmon leaf from the tree in the 1F corridor at school.
  • Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Hidetoshi Odagiri (Emperor):

  • Unlock Date: 4/27
  • Requirements: Join Student Council.
  • Availability: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays (Before January). Every Day (During January).
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Yuko Nishiwaki (Strength):

  • First Available Date: 4/28
  • Requirements: Walk Yuko home twice (occurs automatically while in rank 2 & 3 with the Chariot Arcana).
  • Availability: Wednesdays & Saturdays.

Mutatsu (Tower):

  • First Available Unlock Date: Any day after reaching Rank 4 with Yuko (Strength).
  • Requirements: Rank 4 with Strength Social Link, Courage Rank: Tough (4), Speak with Yuko.
  • Availability: Thursday Nights, Friday Nights, Saturday Nights, and Sunday Nights.

Maya (Hermit):

  • First Available Unlock Date: 4/29
  • Requirements: Wait until Junpei gives you a copy of Innocent Sin Online, an MMORPG game.
  • Availability: Holidays & Sundays.
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President Tanaka (Devil):

  • First Available Unlock Date: Any day after reaching Rank 4 with Maya (Hermit).
  • Requirements: Charm Rank: Smooth (4), 40,000 Yen.
  • Availability: Tuesday Nights & Saturday Nights.

Maiko Oohashi (Hanged Man):

  • First Available Unlock Date: 5/10
  • Requirements: Purchase 1 Mad Bull from the dorm vending machine, Purchase Weird Takoyaki from the Iwatodai Strip Mall.
  • Availability: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays.

Chihiro Fushimi (Justice):

  • First Available Unlock Date: 5/28
  • Requirements: Speak with her 3 times.
  • Availability: Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays.
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Bebe (Temperance):

  • First Available Unlock Date: 5/29
  • Requirements: Academics Rank: Above Average (3), Rank 3 with the Hierophant Social Link.
  • Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Pharos (Death):

  • Unlock Date: 6/12
  • Requirements: None
  • Availability: Naturally, it ranks up with the story.

Keisuke Hiraga (Fortune):

  • First Available Date: 6/17
  • Requirements: Join the Art Club.
  • Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays.
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Fuuka Yamagishi (Priestess):

  • First Available Unlock Date: 6/19
  • Requirements: Courage Rank: Badass (MAX), Have unlocked the Fortune Social Link.
  • Availability: Mondays, Fridays, & Saturdays.

Yukari Takeba (Lovers):

  • First Available Unlock Date: 7/25
  • Requirements: Charm Rank: Charismatic (MAX).
  • Availability: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays.

Mamoru Hayase (Star):

  • Unlock Date: 8/2
  • Requirements: Speak with him at the Sports Meet on 8/2.
  • Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
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Akinari Kamiki (Sun):

  • First Available Unlock Date: 9/6
  • Requirements: Academics Rank: Smart (4), Meet Akinari during Rank 3 of your Hanged Man Social Link, A Red Fountain Pen.
  • Availability: Sundays Only.

Mitsuru Kirijo (Empress):

  • First Available Unlock Date: 11/21
  • Requirements: Academics Rank: Genius (MAX).
  • Availability: Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays.

Nyx Annihilation Team (Judgement):

  • Unlock Date: 12/31
  • Requirements: Automatic after Fool reaches its max rank.
  • Availability: N/A.

Aigis (Aeon):

  • Unlock Date: 1/8
  • Requirements: None
  • Availability: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Follow these simple steps to unlock all Social Links in Persona 3 Reload and make the most of Makoto's social interactions.

Persona 3 Reload Gameplay

Persona 3 Reload is an updated version of the original game, blending traditional role-playing and social simulation gameplay. It brings aesthetic, graphical, and mechanical improvements inspired by later Persona series entries, particularly Persona 5. The game retains the core story of the protagonist summoning Personas to battle Shadows during the mysterious Dark Hour.

Graphical user interface enhancements include objective descriptions for story tasks and an improved map, resembling Persona 5's features. New gameplay additions include expanded activities in the Iwatodai Dorm, allowing interactions with dorm residents, cooking, gardening, watching films, and reading books to enhance social stats. The protagonist can also engage in these activities with party members, providing buffs for combat.

Exploration in Gekkoukan High School and Tartarus has been revamped. In-class questions are new, and exploration is now in a third-person perspective with free camera control. The overworld map is fully rendered in 3D, and fast travel options have been expanded.

Persona 3 Reload introduces a new social element separate from Social Links, featuring side-story arcs for supporting characters. Tartarus retains its structure but offers more environmental variety and visual effects. The fatigue mechanic is removed, allowing uninterrupted exploration.

In battles, players can control party members directly or let the CPU dictate their behavior. The user interface is inspired by Persona 5, with commands like "Persona," "Item," "Guard," and "Attack." New commands, such as "Survey" and "Assist," are introduced. The "Shift" ability enables passing turns between party members. The "Baton Pass" skill from Persona 5 is adapted as "Shift," allowing strategic enemy knockdowns.

Shuffle Time, the post-battle minigame, allows players to manually choose a card for additional Personas and effects. Overall, Persona 3 Reload combines familiar elements with improvements for an enhanced gaming experience.

Persona 3 Reload Plot

The protagonist moves to Gekkoukan High School and experiences a mysterious hour called the Dark Hour. Attacked by Shadows, he gains the power of Persona and joins SEES, a group fighting Shadows in Tartarus. They discover Tartarus' origin and the impending danger of Nyx, a force that could end the world. A deceptive plan is revealed, leading to a critical decision – sacrifice one for blissful ignorance or face the challenge to save humanity. If spared, SEES confronts Nyx, and with the power of "Universe," the protagonist seals Nyx away.

Set after the protagonist's death, SEES finds themselves trapped, and March 31 repeats. They uncover the Abyss of Time responsible for the time skips. Aigis gains the Wild Card ability, and SEES fights to end the time skip. Keys are obtained, offering a choice: unlock the door or travel back in time. Infighting arises, and a new door reveals their true purpose – preventing Erebus from summoning Nyx. SEES defeats Erebus, realizes the cyclical nature of despair, and decides to embrace life, honoring the protagonist's sacrifice.

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Persona 3 Reload Overview

Title

Persona 3 Reload 

Developer

P-Studio

Publisher

Sega (JP: Atlus)

Director

Takuya Yamaguchi

Producer

Kazuhisa Wada, Ryota Niitsuma

Artist

Azusa Shimada, Tomohiro Kumagai, Shigenori Soejima

Composer

Atsushi Kitajoh

Series

Persona

Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Platform

PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Release Date

February 2, 2024

Genre

Role-playing, social simulation

Mode

Single-player



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Persona 3 Reload Hidetoshi Social Link-FAQs

1. How do I unlock Hidetoshi's Social Link?

Join the Student Council during the story, unlocking Hidetoshi's Emperor Arcana on April 27.

2. When can I find Hidetoshi for Social Link events?

Before January, he's available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. After January, you can meet him every day.

3. Are there romance options with Hidetoshi?

No, romance is not possible with Hidetoshi in Persona 3 Reload.

4. What gifts can I give Hidetoshi?

Since there's no option for dates outside, you can't give gifts for this Social Link.

5. What is the reward for completing Hidetoshi's Social Link?

Completing the Emperor Social Link rewards you with a Cheap Lighter, enabling the fusion of the Ultimate Persona of the Emperor Arcana.

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