P5R does a pretty good job notifying you of opportunities to level up these Confidants; they'll text you when they're available to hang out and there is some dialogue that highlights important dates. Maruki joins the story after the first palace and is hired by the school to help the students through their problems. You have until December 22 to do all of this so no pressure...but don't slack off, unless Kawakami says it's okay. You'll notice that Kasumi only has five Confidant ranks which is different from everyone else. You'll bump into Kasumi on the train early on, but you won't truly interact with her until the new park clean-up event on May 30. Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Evan Langer If you accomplish all these steps then you should be ready for the brand new palace, third semester, and everything that comes with them. Showtime (ショウタイ�, Shoutaimu)?, or Show Time in Japanese, is a battle mechanic in Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. A new location added in Royal is Kichijoji: A popular spot in Tokyo that the protagonist can visit. The most important Confidant you need to hit max rank with to get the extra semester and palace, is Shujin Academy's very own guidance counselor Takuto Maruki. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. It's also worth noting that Maruki raises your SP cap and grants abilities like Detox, Flow, and Mindfulness which are extremely useful. 2. With a mix of new and old, various cultures and personalities clash in this area that attracts men and women of all ages. If you do all those things correctly, ranks 9 & 10 will unlock automatically as the story progresses. Email news@gamespot.com. He's also a refreshing personality and you honestly should just meet with him regardless; he provides perspective for mental health, which will be very important by the time you reach the new content. You'll first meet Akechi in early June when you take the class field trip to the TV Station. Persona 5 Royal adds tons of new content, chief among them is the new third semester that also contains the ninth and final palace, all of which happen after the events of the original game. Terms of Use and Sorry, but you can't access this content! He'll be a catalyst to show you some of the new things you can do like play billiards and relax at the jazz club. In the original Persona 5, Akechi's Confidant arc was tied to story events and was unmissable, but in P5R you choose to spend time with him. Rank 10 then happens automatically on November 18 if you have reached rank 9 by then. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? P5R Showtime Combination Pairs Predictions (Marked for spoilers for those who haven't met all teammates) DISCUSSION.