Persona 3 Reload (P3R)

Akinari Kamiki (Sun) Social Link Guide (P3R)

Persona 3 Reload - Sun Social Link
The Sun Arcana, represented by Akinari Kamiki, is a Social Link in Persona 3 Reload (P3R). Read on to learn how to start Akinari's (Sun) Social Link, social stat requirements, schedule, gifts, unlocks, romance options, and the best choices for every Social Link event!

How to Start the Akinari (Sun) Social Link

How to Start the Akinari (Sun) Social Link


Progress Hanged Man Social Link

Progress the Hanged Man Social Link to meet Akinari. Akinari approaches Maiko and asks who you are. After this sequence, Akinari will be sitting near the Naganaki Shrine.

Reach Smart Academics Rank

In addition to progressing Maiko's Social Link, you must have a Academics Rank of Smart. Make sure to increase this social stat first to start his social link!

How to Increase Academics

Find the Red Fountain Pen

Finally, talk to Akinari and he will mention the pen. You can find this by interacting with Koromaru during the night!

Social Stats Guide

Akinari (Sun) Social Link Choices Guide

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1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6
6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10

Note: All responses marked with (✦) gives +1, (✦✦) gives +2 points, and (✦✦✦) gives +3 points to increase S-Link rank. It is also recommended to bring a Sun Persona for an additional point.

Rank 1 to 2

Prompt 1
You’re… not like the others.
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. Why am I different? - -
2. ...Really? +1 ✦✦
Prompt 2
Dying isn't so bad, is it? What's the point of dragging out your time in this world, anyhow?
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. You have a good point. +1 ✦✦
2. I don't agree. - -
3. I never though about that . - -

Rank 2 to 3

Prompt 1
...Why is this only happening to me?
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. Maybe it's a whim of god. - -
2. I couldn't say. +1 ✦✦
3. You aren't alone. - -
Prompt 2
It's almost too much for me, if I'm alone...
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. Don't worry, you're not. - -
2. Try not to talk so much. +1 ✦✦

Rank 3 to 4

Prompt 1
...Do you enjoy reading books?
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. I'd say so. +2 ✦✦✦ ✦✦
2. No I don't. - -
3. It depends on the book. - -
Prompt 2
…Do you read books all the way to through?
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. Of course I do. - -
2. I stop if I get bored. +1 ✦✦

Rank 4 to 5

Prompt 1
I suppose I'm not doing my health any favors like this...
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. You need to listen to your body. +2 ✦✦✦ ✦✦
2. Maybe you should go rest? - -

Rank 5 to 6

Prompt 1
Say, how do you feel about a pink alligator.
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. Sounds fine to me. +2 ✦✦✦ ✦✦
2. I dunno... - -
3. Uh, what? - -
Prompt 2
So, what do you think?
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. It sounds interesting. +2 ✦✦✦ ✦✦
2. It needs work... - -
3. I'd need to hear more. - -

Rank 6 to 7

Prompt 1
...That’s as far as I’ve written. I haven’t decided on an ending yet.
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. That's a good story. +1 ✦✦
2. It sounds really depressing. +2 ✦✦✦ ✦✦
3. I've heard that one before. - -

Rank 7 to 8

Prompt 1
...Just give me a minute... so I can... calm down...
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. Take as long as you need. +1 ✦✦
2. You can do this. - -
Prompt 2
It's not going to cure me anyway, right? It just eases my pain and suffering.
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. That's dangerous. - -
2. Why did you stop? - -

Rank 8 to 9

Prompt 1
So... I'd like you to celebrate with me. As of today, I am a free individual.
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. Free from what? +2 ✦✦✦ ✦✦
2. You finished your story? +1 ✦✦

Rank 9 to 10

Prompt 1
I don't know how to explain it, but... does that make sense?
Response W/ Arcana W/O Arcana
1. I think so. - -
2. I still don't get it. - -

Akinari (Sun) Social Link Overview

Akinari (Sun) Start Date and Requirements

Persona 3 Reload - Sun Social Link
Akinari
Arcana XIX. Sun
Start Date August 23
Pre-Requisites ・Academics Rank 4: Smart
・ Meet Akinari during Rank 3 of Hanged Man Social Link
・ Find the Red Fountain Pen
Days Available Sunday
Location Naganaki Shrine

Akinari (Sun) Best Gifts

Since there is no option to invite them on a date outside, you cannot give gifts for this Social Link.

List of Gifts

Akinari (Sun) Social Link Rewards

Unlock the Ultimate Sun Persona Asura

Persona Arcana
Asura Sun
Starting Level
85

Completing the Sun Social Link rewards you with a Worn Notebook, which lets you perform a fusion of the Ultimate Persona of the Sun Social Link!

How to Fuse Asura

Can You Romance Akinari (Sun)?

Romance is Not Possible

You cannot romance Akinari, the Sun Arcana in Persona 3 Reload.

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Comment

4 Anonymous28 days

You can actually start as early as August 23rd and getting the pen doesn’t need to be at night.

3 katch7 months

The "free from what" response option for rank 8 to 9 yields no points. I tested this twice just now. Only the "finished your book?" option adds +1/+2 with Persona.

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