Is Maruki bad in p5r?

In spite of the foreshadowing of his true wish, Maruki is the only Persona 5 major villain that isn't villainous or antagonistic from the start of the game, only becoming fully so during the final battle against Yaldabaoth.
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Who is the true villain of Persona 5 Royal?

Dr. Takuto Maruki is the Royal-exclusive villain, as well as one of the most unlikely. Maruki assumes a temporary position as a school counselor at Shujin Academy and takes note of the desires of everyone who comes into his office.
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Is Maruki worth it Persona 5 Royal?

Maruki is a great character. One of the actually complex characters in the game, yet I've heard so many takes just write him off so easily because "he bad guy." That final scene where he and Joker fought each other without person was great. Don't forget about the Shido section.
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Did Maruki have good intentions?

Maruki, while ultimately good-intentioned, was hardly any different from Yaldabaoth in his quest to dictate and control how people had to live their lives, with no regard for people's feelings other than an abstract form of 'being happy'.
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Is Maruki selfish?

He's selfless, and his end goal is to bring happiness to others...even at the risk if his own happiness and pain.
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Is Maruki really a bad guy?

In spite of the foreshadowing of his true wish, Maruki is the only Persona 5 major villain that isn't villainous or antagonistic from the start of the game, only becoming fully so during the final battle against Yaldabaoth.
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What rank is Maruki for true ending?

Reaching Rank 9 with Maruki is not only essential to the True Ending, but also to the entire extra semester of Persona 5 Royal, so players should prioritize him whenever possible.
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What is Maruki sin?

Maruki's sin is Sorrow (Tristitia), as stated on his Will Seeds.
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What did Maruki do to Akechi?

He simply assumed that Akechi died after the confrontation within Shido's Palace. So Maruki created a reality where Akechi and Ren could have another chance together. Emphasis on created a reality - he didn't just revive Akechi on the spot or imagine him into being as a cognitive illusion.
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What happens if you don t level up Maruki?

Maruki is unavailable for a long period of time, and if you don't reach a certain point by November, you won't get to unlock the third semester. Make sure to give Maruki his favorite gifts to help reach each milestone faster.
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Is Maruki boss hard?

This fight against Maruki's initial persona is certainly a tough one. There are five targets: Azathoth's main body, three tentacles, and Maruki himself. While either Azathoth or Maruki can be reduced to zero HP to satisfy a win condition, Azathoth will keep Maruki healed.
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Should I target Maruki or his Persona?

Also, make sure to target Maruki's persona after taking down the tentacles and not Maruki himself. The resistances of the tentacles changes through the fight so make sure to check before using an ability. If you only have those 3 personas on Joker you'll likely be in trouble as far as targeting resistances go.
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Who is Joker's canon Persona?

While the player can freely choose a given name for Joker, his Phantom Thief codename, he is canonically named Ren Amamiya in most appearances. Akira Kurusu is used in the game's manga adaptation.
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Who is the most evil person in Persona 5?

Masayoshi Shido is the main antagonist of the 2016 ATLUS action-adventure video game Persona 5 and its 2019 expansion re-release, Persona 5 Royal. He served as the main antagonist of the Cruiser of Pride arc. He is a corrupt, arrogant, and wrathful politician who seeks to seize control over Japan.
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Who is the traitor in p5r?

In the game, he is a third-year high school student and celebrity detective known as "The Second Coming of the Detective Prince." He opposes the Phantom Thieves and becomes Joker's rival, but he later joins them during Sae's Palace, using the code name "Crow." Akechi later betrays the Phantom Thieves, partly out of ...
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Why does Akechi betray you?

However, it was later revealed that Akechi was a member of Yaldabaoth's Antisocial Force, who joined into the Phantom Thieves to orchestrate their downfall, but instead using this opportunity to get revenge on Shido instead when they outwitted his usefulness to eliminate his biological father.
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Is Akechi dead true ending?

Akechi Survived

While there are gaps in his memory, this could have been a result of a different fulfillment of Maruki's reality in just releasing him from prison.
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Why didn t Maruki bring Kasumi back?

Accidental Truth: In an attempt to point out the flaws in Maruki's plan, Akira insinuates that the only reason Maruki didn't just bring back Kasumi was because Sumire was selfish enough that she wished to become Kasumi outright.
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Why is Maruki's reality wrong?

A key flaw with Maruki's reality is that at the end of the day, it's one man making the decision for everyone, and Maruki isn't infallible.
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Is Futaba sloth or wrath?

By the time of the game's events, Futaba has developed a Palace in the form of a pyramid which represents sloth. However, its true sin is wrath, taking the form of its sole cognitive inhabitant: a sphinx representing Futaba's warped and incorrect belief that her mother hated her.
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Why is Futaba not sloth?

Thus, it is just as valid to say that while the real Futaba has become associated with Sloth, it is a consequence of the Wrath she had been a victim of in real-life (her abusive family-members after Wakaba's death) and mentally as part of her palace's Distortion (Cognitive Wakaba, the misplaced guilt over believing ...
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Should I max out Maruki?

Maxing this Confidant is mandatory in order to access the Third Semester events (January 1 to February 3, March 3, March 14) and the true ending, so make sure to prioritize hanging out with him at all costs. Completing Maruki's Confidant enables the fusion of Vohu Manah.
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Why can't I spend time with Maruki?

He's only available during school days, so players won't see him during August, but he shows up more often in September, October, and November. The last day players can visit him is 11/17, so be sure to reach rank 9 by then. On the bright side, none of Maruki's ranks are affected by the weather.
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How many endings does p5 Royal have?

Details all the different steps you need to take to see all 5 different endings, and point out all the possible game over endings. This is for people who want to see all the possible endings in Persona 5 Royal.
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