Atlus shared new insights from Persona 3 Reload character designer Azusa Shimada about the new battle outfit for Yukari. Her new outfit is designed to reinforce the idea of Yukari being both a fashionable person and a cool fighter.
The A-line silhouette of her new jacket is intended to reinforce her aesthetic as an archer, explained Azusa. Furthermore, she wears her jacket in a casual manner, and pairs it with widely visible neck and chest accessories to emphasize the idea that she’s a fashion-conscious person.
Azusa also said that he wanted to make her combat equipment, bow, and quiver look heavy. The reasoning behind this is so that she would convey the feeling of being a cool fighter, as much as she is cute and fashionable. In a similar fashion, Yukari’s jacket is designed to flutter and move when she casts Wind elemental spells.
You can take a better look at the new Persona 3 Reload combat outfit for Yukari, and original Japanese commentary on it here:
Atlus previously shared some comments about the design for the battle outfit of the Persona 3 Reload main character, and Azusa said that he drew inspiration from biker jackets and military clothing.
Persona 3 Reload will come out for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on February 2, 2024. Atlus recently released a new trailer focused on the battle system.
