The Weeknd is publicly engaging with the Persona series, posting a tattoo of Persona 5 character Tae Takemi on his official X account and having previously visited Atlus and played early builds of upcoming titles.
The Weeknd's public ties to the Persona series have grown more visible. On July 29, his official X account posted what appears to be a tattoo of Persona 5 character Tae Takemi, drawing reactions from fans and Crunchyroll. The image's authenticity is unconfirmed, as it had been posted previously. The post continues a pattern of support that includes an earlier visit to Atlus and hands-on time with early builds of Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6.
His engagement with Japanese pop culture extends beyond Persona. In May, the artist MNNK Bro., a unit formed by contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and rapper JP THE WAVY, released their fourth single 'SHUTOKO TOKYO.' The music video, directed by New York duo BRTHR, connects the Shuto Expressway with the world of Katsuhiro Otomo's manga 'AKIRA.' The Weeknd is not directly involved in that release, but the two stories together show a broader crossover between major Western pop figures and Japanese media properties.
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On July 29, The Weeknd's official X account posted what appears to be a tattoo of Persona 5 character Tae Takemi, sparking reactions from fans and Crunchyroll. The authenticity is unconfirmed since the image was previously posted. The Weeknd has shown support for Persona 5 Royal, visited Atlus, and played early builds of Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6.
The unit formed by contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and rapper JP THE WAVY released their fourth single 'SHUTOKO TOKYO' on May 22. The music video, directed by New York duo BRTHR, connects the Shuto Expressway with the world of Katsuhiro Otomo's manga 'AKIRA.'