The Weeknd Shows Off Persona 5's Tae Takemi Tattoo, Fans React
The post continues The Weeknd's public engagement with the Persona series, including a visit to Atlus and early previews of upcoming titles, signaling a notable crossover between a major pop artist and the franchise.
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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 Weeknd's X account posted an image that appears to show a tattoo of Persona 5's Tae Takemi, the backstreet doctor character. The post drew comments like "Is this for real?" and "This is true love," while Crunchyroll called him "the final boss of the otaku world." The image had been posted before, so its authenticity is not confirmed.
The Weeknd has been open about his Persona fandom. He previously shared his progress in Persona 5 Royal on Instagram, prompting special messages from character designer Shigenori Soejima and producer Kazuhisa Wada. He later visited Atlus, meeting Morgana, Soejima, and Wada, and reported trying early builds of Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6.
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