Main character
Goro Akechi明智 吾郎
- appearances
- 2
- appearances
- main roles
- 1
- main roles

Goro Akechi at a glance
Goro Akechi is a main character in Persona 5 the Animation. His age is listed as 17-18. He is 178 cm (5'10") tall. His birthday is June 2, which makes him a Gemini. He is voiced by Souichirou Hoshi in Japanese and by Robbie Daymond in the English dub.
Goro Akechi: quick facts
- Role
- Main character
- Age
- 17-18
- Birthday
- June 2
- Height
- 178 cm (5'10")
- Gender
- Male
- Blood type
- AB-
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- First appearance
- Persona 5 the Animation: The Day Breakers (2016)
- Latest appearance
- Persona 5 the Animation (2018)
- Japanese name
- 明智 吾郎
- Japanese voice
Souichirou Hoshi- English voice
Robbie Daymond
Who is Goro Akechi?
Goro is a high school student who carries on a detective business. His abilities as a detective have been widely approved since not only has he solved numerous cases, but he’s also able to deal with people from the investigation agency smoothly. His handsome feature also draws himself public attention, and people comment him as “The Second Advent of Detective Prince”. He has a strong distaste for brainwashing and condemns the very act itself on television. (source: Megami Tensei wiki)
Goro Akechi in numbers
- Favourites on AniList
- 1,723
- fans who marked them a favourite
- Rank in Persona 5 the Animation
- #2
- of 25 characters, by favourites
- Appearances
- 2
- 1 as a main character
- On screen
- 2016–2018
- 3 years
Most-loved characters in Persona 5 the Animation
AniList favourites
- Ren Amamiya2,499
- Gorou Akechi1,723
- Futaba Sakura1,720
- Makoto Niijima1,344
- Ryuuji Sakamoto1,006
- Yuusuke Kitagawa863
- Ann Takamaki762
- Haru Okumura494
Show as table
| Item | Favourites |
|---|---|
| Ren Amamiya | 2,499 |
| Gorou Akechi | 1,723 |
| Futaba Sakura | 1,720 |
| Makoto Niijima | 1,344 |
| Ryuuji Sakamoto | 1,006 |
| Yuusuke Kitagawa | 863 |
| Ann Takamaki | 762 |
| Haru Okumura | 494 |
Appearances by format
2 titles in total
- Special1 · 50%
- TV Series1 · 50%
Appearances per year
New titles featuring them
Show as table
| Item | Titles |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 title |
| 2017 | 0 titles |
| 2018 | 1 title |
Appearances
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Goro Akechi FAQ
What anime is Goro Akechi from?
Goro Akechi is a main character in Persona 5 the Animation and appears in 2 titles in total, including Persona 5 the Animation: The Day Breakers.
How old is Goro Akechi?
Goro Akechi's age is listed as 17-18.
How tall is Goro Akechi?
Goro Akechi is 178 cm (5'10") tall.
When is Goro Akechi's birthday?
Goro Akechi's birthday is June 2.
Who voices Goro Akechi?
Goro Akechi is voiced by Souichirou Hoshi in Japanese and by Robbie Daymond in the English dub.
What is Goro's full name?
Goro's full name is Goro Akechi (明智 吾郎 in Japanese).
What is Goro Akechi's zodiac sign?
Goro Akechi is a Gemini: his birthday is June 2.
When did Goro Akechi first appear?
Goro Akechi first appeared in Persona 5 the Animation: The Day Breakers (2016) and most recently appeared in Persona 5 the Animation (2018).
What is Goro Akechi's Japanese name?
Goro Akechi is written 明智 吾郎 in Japanese.
Where can I watch Goro Akechi?
Open the Persona 5 the Animation page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.










