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Persona

Persona 4 Revival, the remake of the 2008 RPG, launches February 18, 2027, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Game Pass, and PC via Steam, with MAPPA handling all animated cutscenes and a new English voice cast. The series marks its 30th anniversary in 2026, with live-action adaptation in development at Netflix.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 1d ago

The Persona series is in a period of intense activity around its 30th anniversary in 2026, with the centerpiece being Persona 4 Revival, a full remake of Persona 4 Golden. Atlus has confirmed the February 18, 2027 release across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Game Pass, and PC via Steam. The remake adds new mechanics like Baton Pass, the Prime Time Meter, Send Flying, and a parry, while keeping elemental weaknesses and All Out Attacks. MAPPA produces all animated cutscenes, a shift from previous Atlus remakes. A new English voice cast is in place, with Abby Trott voicing Rise Kujikawa.

Alongside the remake, the franchise is expanding through multiple fronts. Netflix is developing a live-action Persona series with Stranger Things and Sonic the Hedgehog film producers attached. A NIKKE collaboration spans Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 The Golden, and Persona 5 The Royal, starting August 13. Persona 5: The Phantom X, the mobile spin-off, continues regular updates and held its first fan event, where the popularity poll winner got an ASMR. Kotobukiya has launched multiple figure lines, and the Persona 5 big band concert returned with P5X material.

The anniversary is also marked by sales and discounts across platforms. Persona 3 Reload passed 3 million units and received its deepest discounts yet. Persona 5 Royal hit 70% off on Steam. Aniplex USA streamed all four Persona 3 films on YouTube. The series' 30th anniversary is a backdrop for these events, though the exact scope of the celebration is not fully detailed in the sources.

Key facts

Release date
February 18, 2027 ↗
Platforms
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam ↗
Cutscene studio
MAPPA produces all animated cutscenes ↗
English voice cast
New English voice cast; Abby Trott voices Rise Kujikawa ↗
Anniversary
The Persona series marks its 30th anniversary in 2026 ↗
Live-action adaptation
Netflix is developing a live-action Persona series with 21 Laps Entertainment and Story Kitchen ↗
NIKKE collaboration
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE collaboration spans Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 The Golden, and Persona 5 The Royal, starting August 13 ↗
Persona 3 Reload sales
Persona 3 Reload surpassed 3 million units sold worldwide ↗
Steam discount
Persona 5 Royal was 70% off on Steam, dropping to 2,303 yen ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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The Persona series is the subject of a collaboration announcement. · 2026-09-08
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Atlus sound team selected the earphone's tuning · 2026-09-07
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the Persona series at its 30th · 2026-09-02
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first live-action adaptation of the Persona franchise · 2026-06-30
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Persona 6 · 2026-06-07
Announced
first collaboration with GRAPHT for 30th anniversary · 2026-09-07
Announced
new collection to be sold at TGS2026 from September 17 to 21 · 2026-09-07
Announced
pre-orders for THE SPECIAL - EARPHONES PERSONA 30th Anniversary Edition open September 7 on the GRAPHT official store · 2026-09-07
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other items including T-shirts, desk mats, and art blocks get their first sale at the TGS merchandise booth · 2026-09-07
Announced
live-action television series adaptation (Variety report) · 2026-06-30
Announced
Ichiban Kuji Persona Series 30th Anniversary lottery · 2026-06-12
Release
game · February 18, 2027 · worldwide · 2026-06-07
Release
manga · 2026-11-30 · Japan · 2026-06-05

Connections

Writes of
christopher monfette
Produces of
netflix, 21 laps entertainment, story kitchen, toru nakahara, omocat
Directs of
christopher monfette
Voice cast of
shigenori soejima

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Claim activity

When a claim about Persona was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Confirmed Christopher Monfette directs Persona 6d ago · source

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1d ago

GRAPHT Announces First Persona Collaboration with 30th Anniversary Collection

MSY's audio and gaming accessories brand GRAPHT announced its first collaboration with the Persona series, timed to the franchise's 30th anniversary. The collection, sold under the ASOBI GRAPHT line that develops products with game IPs, centers on 'THE SPECIAL - EARPHONES PERSONA 30th Anniversary Edition,' a 9,900 yen earphone based on GRAPHT's THE STANDARD model. The Atlus Sound Team listened to and selected the tuning. Pre-orders opened September 7 on the GRAPHT OFFICIAL STORE. The earphones will not be sold at the venue, but will be on display and available for listening at the GRAPHT exhibition booth (Hall10-C08) at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe, alongside a playable demo of Persona 4 Revival. All other items, including eight T-shirt designs, desk mats, a stainless steel thermal tumbler, acrylic art blocks, embroidered stickers, arcade controller buttons, and trading can badges, get early sales at the GRAPHT merchandise booth (Hall10-W30). Those items are scheduled for online sale around early October.

1d ago

Persona 5: The Phantom X Blitz & Kisskill Lila Merchandise Opens Pre-Orders at Ebten

Dengeki Hobby Web reports new merchandise for the kaidoru characters Blitz & Kisskill Lila from Persona 5: The Phantom X. Three items are now available for pre-order at Ebten: a square can badge two-piece set, an acrylic slide keychain, and an acrylic stand. All three are scheduled to ship in early November 2026. The badge set is priced at 1,210 yen, while the keychain and stand each cost 1,540 yen, tax included.

3d ago

Persona 4 Revival Character Videos Show Kanji, Yosuke, Chie, Yukiko

Atlus revealed character videos for Persona 4 Revival, its remake of the 2008 RPG, featuring Kanji, Yosuke, Chie, and Yukiko. The company also confirmed Daman Mills voices Kanji and that MAPPA handles all animated cutscenes. The game launches February 18, 2027, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Game Pass, and PC via Steam.

6d ago

Persona 4 Revival Juness Apron Leads Early TGS 2026 Goods Sales

Atlus will sell official Persona 4 Revival goods early at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe. The lineup includes eight acrylic stands, keychains, T-shirts, plates, and Juness-themed items like an apron with Yosuke Hanamura and Kuma badges. Mail order via Atlus D Shop follows later. The game releases February 18, 2027.

6d ago

ULTRA STORE Opens in Odaiba with Persona, Tokyo Revengers Goods

The ULTRA STORE opens September 4 through 23 at Decks Tokyo Beach in Odaiba, stocking more than 500 products from five game and anime titles. The lineup covers Sonic the Hedgehog and Puyo Puyo at their 35th anniversaries, the Persona series at its 30th, TV anime Tokyo Revengers, and Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-. Anniversary goods and store-exclusive items are on offer.

Sep 2

Atlus Reveals TGS2026 Booth Plans for Persona 4 Revival and Metaphor

Atlus announced on September 2 the lineup for the Sega/Atlus booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe. Persona 4 Revival gets a playable demo with two selectable modes: Story Main, which covers the early story and exploration of the strange shopping district, and Dungeon Main, which sends players through Yukiko's Castle against shadows and a boss. A new photo experience, the Persona Summon Experience Photo, lets attendees summon a Persona and take a commemorative photo with a special frame, delivered by QR code, alongside a Kuma cosplay spot. Booth novelties include paper glasses that let visitors become the Persona 4 Revival protagonist and a large shopper bag printed with both Persona 4 Revival and Metaphor: ReFantazio artwork. Stage events include DJ RAM RIDER's Persona series 30th anniversary music live, a dancing stage, an Enako talk show with general producer Wada Kazuhisa, a ZETA DIVISION stage with k4sen and Clutch_Fi, and a live by singer Shiori Sasaki. All stages stream on the Sega official YouTube channel. Metaphor: ReFantazio's Nintendo Switch 2 version gets a hands-on Sword Trial based on its Fast & Squad battle system, plus a September 20 talk stage on villain Louis.

Aug 31

Persona 4 Revival Battle Song Prime Time Golden Hour Show Hits Streaming Early

Atlus began early distribution of the new battle song "Prime Time Golden Hour Show" from "Persona 4 Revival" on August 31. The track is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, with a lyric video on the Atlus Game Music YouTube channel. Shiori Sasaki performs vocals, with composition by ATLUS Sound Team and lyrics by ATLUS. A second battle song, "Reach Out To The Truth -Revival-", is scheduled for distribution soon.

Aug 29

Persona 4's JUNES Store Appears at gamescom 2026 With Teddie and TV Stack

The fictional JUNES store from Persona 4 was recreated at gamescom 2026 in Germany. The official ATLUS West X account shared images of attendees relaxing in the area, a stack of TVs from the opening movie, and Teddie walking around. The in-store BGM 'Everyday Young Life JUNES' plays in the recreation.

Aug 28

Persona 5: The Phantom X Adds Katayama Kumi in Version 4.8 Update

Sega released Version 4.8 of Persona 5: The Phantom X on August 28, 2026. The update adds the sports festival event "Sparkling Youth! All-Out Sprint Sports Festival," the new 5-star character Katayama Kumi, and the second half of her synergy story. A synergy story for Matsukata Yui also debuts.

Aug 28

Persona 4 Revival Trailer Previews Story, Sets February 2027 Launch

Atlus revealed a new trailer for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its 2008 RPG, outlining the game's story. The game launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam on February 18, 2027. Pre-orders are open. MAPPA handles all animated cutscenes, and the remake features a new English voice cast.

Aug 28

Persona 4 Revival Preview: More of What You Love

Anime News Network previewed Persona 4 Revival, Atlus's remake of Persona 4 Golden. The demo showed the Shadow Yosuke fight, new English dub voices for Yosuke and Teddie, and battle additions like Baton Pass, Prime Time, and a parry mechanic. The core combat remains unchanged, with elemental weaknesses and All Out Attacks intact.

Aug 28

Aniplex USA Streams All 4 Persona 3 Films on YouTube for a Limited Time

Aniplex USA's YouTube channel is now streaming all four Persona 3 anime films in Japanese with English subtitles. Atlus West announced the limited-time availability on Saturday, with no removal date given. The free streams celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Persona series.

Aug 28

NHK Game Genome Brings Pilot and Season 1 to On Demand

NHK announced on August 28 that its game culture program "Game Genome" will be distributed sequentially on NHK On Demand starting September 1 at 17:00. The service will carry 11 episodes covering the 2021 pilot and Season 1, which aired in 2022. The program treats the emotions and values players gain from play sessions as "game genomes" and analyzes classic titles with guests. The pilot episode, an extended version focused on "Death Stranding," features creator Hideo Kojima, host Tsubasa Honda, artist Gen Hoshino, and former Famitsu editor-in-chief Katsuhiko Hayashi. Season 1 episodes cover "Shadow of the Colossus" and "The Last Guardian," "Persona 5," "Ace Attorney," "Dark Souls," "Resident Evil," "Romancing SaGa 2," "Life is Strange" and "Life is Strange 2," "Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin," "This War of Mine," and "Tokyo Jungle" and "Stray." Honda hosted the pilot and first half of Season 1, while singer and dancer Daichi Miura took over for the second half.

Aug 27

Kotobukiya Launches OSHI WORKS Mini Figures With Maomao and Persona Heroes

Kotobukiya has introduced OSHI WORKS Mini, a new chibi figure line designed as a sister brand to its OSHI WORKS series, with a focus on affordable pricing and a global lineup. The first wave includes two versions of Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries, one in her everyday clothes and one in her garden party outfit, as well as the protagonist from Persona 3 Reload and Joker from Persona 5 Royal. Each figure is about 100 millimeters tall, priced at 1,980 yen including tax, and scheduled for release in February 2027. The figures feature a neck ball joint so collectors can adjust the face direction. They come with no accessories, which the sources say maximizes focus on sculpting and painting. The base and package sizes are uniform across the line, allowing figures to be displayed together neatly. Pre-orders for the first wave opened on August 25, 2026, across retailers including Amazon and Rakuten, as listed in one of the articles.

Aug 27

Persona 4 Revival and Metaphor Switch 2 Version Playable at TGS 2026

Atlus announced on August 24 that it will bring playable demos of Persona 4 Revival and the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Metaphor: ReFantazio to Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. At the Sega/Atlus booth, visitors can spend 15 minutes with Persona 4 Revival, choosing between Story Focus, which covers the early narrative and the Strange Shopping District, and Dungeon Focus, which features Yukiko's Castle and a boss battle. The remake is based on Persona 4 The Golden and is set in the rural town of Inaba. Those who try the demo receive a special design Atlus water, a plastic bottle holder, and an original sticker set for Persona 4 Revival and Metaphor. The Metaphor: ReFantazio Switch 2 version offers hands-on content called Trial of the Sword, based on the battle system, though with a TGS-specific build that does not support Joy-Con motion controls. Persona 4 Revival releases on February 18, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. The Metaphor Switch 2 version releases on November 12, 2026.

Aug 21

Persona Sound Station Vol.3 To Stream Persona 4 Music For 30 Hours

Atlus announced the Persona Sound Station Vol.3: Persona 4 Series Music 30-hour Livestream, a one-night-only event on YouTube from August 28 at 19:00 to August 30 at 1:00, with no archive planned. Chat participation will be available. The stream marks the third installment of the End-of-Month Fun Project, part of the Persona series 30th anniversary. A concurrent campaign offers posters and signed shikishi boards from Persona 4 voice actors, including Daisuke Namikawa, to 28 winners.

Aug 14

Persona 4 Revival Trailer Reveals New Features, February 2027 Launch

Atlus revealed a new trailer for Persona 4 Revival, its remake of the 2008 RPG, introducing five new features: fully voiced events, the Send Flying battle feature, new music by Ryota Kozuka, the Baton Pass feature, and the Prime Time Meter. The game launches February 18, 2027, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Game Pass, and PC via Steam. MAPPA handles the animated cutscenes, and a new English voice cast is in place.

Aug 7

The Weeknd Shows Off Persona 5's Tae Takemi Tattoo, Fans React

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.

Aug 6

P5X Popularity Poll Full Rankings Revealed at First Fan Meeting

At the first anniversary fan meeting for Persona 5: The Phantom X, the full results of a character popularity poll were announced, ranking all 63 characters from last to first. Motoyoshi Kitazato took first place, with the top 10 including several playable characters and notable story figures. The event also featured behind-the-scenes development stories and talks from the production team.

Aug 6

Persona 5: The Phantom X Adds Summer Event and New 5-Star Character

Sega released Ver.4.6 for Persona 5: The Phantom X, adding the summer event "Otsukare SUMMER Shark! Terror!? Shadow Shark VS Shiosai Phantom Thieves" and the new 5-star character "Miyu Summer Wave." The update also introduces synergy character "Ichigo Kano" and runs until August 13, 2026.

Aug 6

Persona 5: The Phantom X Fan Event Crowns Kitazato Kiyoshi Top Character

The first offline fan event for Persona 5: The Phantom X was held in Tokyo on July 18, celebrating the game's first anniversary. The event revealed the results of the character popularity vote, with Kitazato Kiyoshi taking first place. An ASMR production featuring Kitazato was also announced.

Aug 3

NIKKE Persona Collaboration Runs From August 13

Level Infinite announced on August 2, 2026 that Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, the gun-girl RPG co-developed with SHIFT UP, will hold a collaboration with the Persona series starting August 13, 2026. The collaboration spans three titles: Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 The Golden, and Persona 5 The Royal. It is part of a project marking the 30th anniversary of the Persona series in 2026. A preview key visual was released alongside the announcement, showing members of the Counterattack Squad holding motifs tied to each game, such as a clock, a television, and a calling card, as they attempt to deliver gifts. The collaboration was first teased in an official program broadcast on June 27, 2026, where logos for P3, P4, and P5 appeared. Specific details about which NIKKE characters will appear and the event content have not been revealed. Further information will be shared sequentially on the official Goddess of Victory: NIKKE X account and website. The Persona series, created by Atlus, began with Revelations: Persona in 1996 and is set in modern Japanese cities, focusing on students who awaken to Persona powers while facing occult incidents.

Jul 27

Persona 3 Stage Play Blue Awakening Gets Free Limited YouTube Stream

Atlus announced on July 27 that the stage play "PERSONA3 the Weird Masquerade ~Blue Awakening~" will stream for free on YouTube for a limited time. The production is the seventh installment of the company's End-of-Month Fun Project, timed to the 20th anniversary of Persona 3 and the 30th anniversary of the Persona series. Two versions exist: one starring Kana Asumi as the female protagonist Kotone Shiomi, and one starring Shouta Aoi as the male protagonist Sakuya Shiomi. The female protagonist version goes live on July 31 at 18:00 JST and runs through August 13 at 17:59 JST. The male protagonist version starts August 1 at 18:00 JST and ends August 14 at 17:59 JST. Both are hosted on the official ATLUS GAME MUSIC YouTube channel. Separately, a Persona 3 20th anniversary sale discounts Persona 3 Reload up to 60 percent on the PlayStation Store until July 29 and 40 percent on the Nintendo eShop until August 10.

Jul 23

Kotobukiya Opens Pre-Orders for Persona 5 Royal Joker, Crow, and Violet Oshi Works Figures

Kotobukiya began accepting pre-orders on July 23 for three scale figures from Persona 5 Royal as part of its Oshi Works series. The figures depict Joker, Crow, and Violet, each priced at 11,000 yen including tax. Each figure includes a removable acrylic panel reproducing the Revolver Command UI from the game. The Joker figure stands approximately 215mm tall including the base, Violet stands approximately 250mm, and Crow stands approximately 205mm. Pre-order deadlines vary by character: Joker closes on August 25, Violet on September 15, and Crow on October 20. The figures are scheduled for release between February and April 2027. Kotobukiya is handling production and sales, with prototypes by sculptor Thousand. The Oshi Works series aims to offer scale figures at a reasonable price point with a wide lineup, making them accessible to more collectors.

Jul 18

P5X Character Poll Winner Gets ASMR of Being Dissected

The official P5X Twitter account announced the results of the first character popularity poll on July 18. Kitazato Motoyoshi, voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto, took first place. As a reward, production of an ASMR titled "Being dissected by Kitazato Motoyoshi!?" has been decided. The top 10 also included the protagonist, Sakai Ayaka, Merope, Kamiyama Reo, Tanemura Riko, Nagao Aika, Kotone Montagne, Arai Sowa, and Dogenzaka Runa. Additional rewards include digital wallpapers for 1st to 15th place and a short movie for the top three phantom thief idols.

Jul 17

Persona 5: The Phantom X Gets a Summer Beach House Event and a New Minami Variant

Sega released the Ver.4.5 update for Persona 5: The Phantom X, adding a summer event where the Phantom Thieves run a beach house. The update also introduces a new ★5 character, Minami (Beach Flower), a Blessing attribute support unit. The event runs until July 30, with a pickup contract for the new character available until August 13.

Jul 15

Atlus Marks Persona 3 20th Anniversary with Deepest Discounts Yet

Atlus is running a Persona 3 20th anniversary sale on the PS Store and Nintendo eShop, offering Persona 3 Reload at its highest discount ever: 60% off on PlayStation and 40% off on Switch. The sale also includes deep cuts on Persona 5 Royal, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and other Atlus titles. The PS Store sale runs until July 29, while the eShop sale extends to August 10 for some titles.

Jul 13

Persona 3 Gets 20th Anniversary Remix Video, New Soejima Art

Atlus released a 20th anniversary music video for Persona 3 on July 13, featuring remixes of nine songs by DJ VaVa with pixel art by Motocross Saito. A new illustration by character designer Shigenori Soejima was also released. The announcement coincides with Persona 3 Reload surpassing 3 million units sold worldwide. A sale for the game starts July 15.

Jul 7

Amazon Kindle Sale Offers Up to 50% Points Back on Kadokawa Manga

Amazon Kindle has launched a large-scale sale offering up to 50% points back on select Kadokawa manga titles, running from July 7 through July 13 for the Kadokawa campaign and until July 23 for the Summer Super Point Fair. The promotion coincides with Amazon Prime Day and covers dozens of series, including Delicious in Dungeon, Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, Nichijou, Persona 3, Persona 4, Persona 5: Mementos Mission, and Gunslinger Girl. For Delicious in Dungeon, all 14 volumes (excluding volume 10) are eligible; buying the full set costs 10,742 yen and yields 5,012 yen in points. The Delicious in Dungeon World Guide: Adventurer's Bible Complete Edition and Ryoko Kui's sketchbook Daydream Hour are also included. The Persona manga adaptations are similarly discounted: all 11 volumes of Persona 3 cost 6,897 yen with 3,454 points back, all 13 volumes of Persona 4 cost 8,173 yen with 4,092 points back, and all 3 volumes of Persona 5: Mementos Mission cost 2,057 yen with 1,029 points back. Other notable titles in the sale include Fate/stay night, Fate/Zero, Today's Menu for the Emiya Family, A Bride's Story, Neon Genesis Evangelion, The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Erased, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, and The Eminence in Shadow.

Jul 5

MAPPA to Produce Anime Cutscenes for Persona 4 Revival

Atlus announced on July 4 that animation studio MAPPA will produce the anime cutscenes for the upcoming game Persona 4 Revival. The announcement was made via the official Persona public relations X account and the Atlus West account. MAPPA, known for Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, will handle all animation cutscenes for the title. Persona 4 Revival is a full remake of Persona 4 Golden, retaining the original storyline while completely refreshing graphics, UI, and adding new elements to battles and events. Alongside the cutscene announcement, Atlus released an introduction video for the character Rise Kujikawa, which includes anime cuts of a swimsuit scene. Rise Kujikawa is a popular first-year high school idol who becomes a companion in the story. On social media, fans expressed excitement with comments such as 'Can we see the smooth-moving protagonist!?' and 'Too luxurious.' Persona 4 Revival is scheduled for release on February 18, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PC (Windows, Steam), and PS5. The standard edition is priced at 9,900 yen. A limited box edition with bonuses including a special binding box, art book, and DLC is also available.

Jul 5

Studio MAPPA to Animate All Persona 4 Revival In-Game Cutscenes

Atlus announced on Saturday that Studio MAPPA will produce all of the animated cutscenes for Persona 4 Revival, the upcoming remake of the 2008 role-playing game. The news came during Anime Expo 2026 alongside two new character videos featuring the protagonist and Rise Kujikawa. Atlus also confirmed that Abby Trott will voice Rise in the English dub, part of a new English voice cast for the game. The remake is set to launch on February 18, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders are open now. The original Persona 4 was released for PlayStation 2 in 2008 and later received an enhanced port, Persona 4 Golden, for PlayStation Vita in 2011. The new version is described as a distinct reimagining separate from Golden. The animation director reportedly played Persona 1 through Persona 4 before beginning work on the cutscenes. Persona 3 Reload, the previous Atlus remake, launched in February 2024 and featured animation from a different studio.

Jul 4

Persona 5 Big Band Concert Returns With Larger Scale and P5X Setlist

The Persona 5 Special Big Band Concert, held June 30 at Pacifico Yokohama National Hall, reprised its 2025 performance with a larger venue, evolved arrangements, and songs from Persona 5: The Phantom X. Conductor Charlie Rosen, whose "Last Surprise" cover earned a Grammy nomination in 2024, led the big band. The setlist included "Ambitions and Visions" from P5X and tracks from the game's "Third Semester." Lyn returned as vocalist.

Jul 3

Kotobukiya Reveals Figure Prototypes and Color Samples at Anime Expo 2026

Kotobukiya announced a wide range of new figure prototypes and color samples at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 2. The company revealed supervising prototypes for "Super Kaguya-hime!" figures of Kaguya, Tsukimi Yachiyo, and Sayori Sakayori, as well as a prototype for "Magic Knight Rayearth" Hikaru Shidou. Under the OSHI WORKS line, prototypes were shown for "Attack on Titan The Final Season" characters Mikasa, Armin, Levi, and Sasha. The new OSHI WORKS Mini brand debuted with color samples of "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao and "TRIGUN STARGAZE" Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood. For game-related figures, Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" Anis figure. OSHI WORKS Mini color samples were also displayed for "Persona 3 Reload" and "Persona 5 The Royal" protagonists, plus prototypes for "Trails" series characters Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright, and SNK characters Mai Shiranui, Angel, and Kula Diamond. Additional figures included "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" Rebecca and "Snowball Earth" Tetsuo Yabusame and Ao Nogi.

Jul 2

Persona 4 Revival Trailer Introduces Characters, New Voice Cast

Atlus released a trailer for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of the 2008 RPG, on Tuesday. The trailer introduces the game's characters and confirms a new English voice cast. The remake launches February 18, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC via Game Pass, and Steam.

Jun 30

Netflix Developing Live-Action Persona Series

Netflix is developing a live-action television series based on Atlus and Sega's Persona video game franchise, according to a report from Variety. The project has Christopher Monfette attached as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Monfette's credits include the final two seasons of Star Trek: Picard, 12 Monkeys, and 9-1-1. The series will be produced by 21 Laps Entertainment, the company behind Stranger Things, and Story Kitchen, the production outfit founded by Sonic the Hedgehog film producer Dmitri M. Johnson. Sega's Toru Nakahara, who produced the Sonic movie series, will also serve as an executive producer. Additional executive producers include Shawn Levy, Robert Atwood, Dan Levine, Michael Lawrence Goldberg, and Timothy I. Stevenson. Variety's report did not specify whether the adaptation will follow the story of a specific Persona game. The Persona franchise, which launched in 1996 as a spin-off of the Shin Megami Tensei series, has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The franchise includes six numbered titles and multiple spin-off games. Netflix declined to comment on the report. The series would join Netflix's growing catalog of video game adaptations, which includes The Witcher, Arcane, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.

Jun 27

Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5: The Phantom X Get Official Coloring Contest

Celsys Inc. and Ibis Inc. launched the 36th Digital Coloring Contest 'Nurimasu!' on June 26, 2026, featuring line art from 16 characters of Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5: The Phantom X. Entrants color the line art on any device and post it on X with a hashtag. Prizes include pen tablets, PCs, Persona 5 goods, and an acrylic panel of the entry. The contest runs through July 19, 2026.

Jun 27

Persona 5 Royal Gets 70% Off Sale on Steam Until July 10

Atlus's Persona 5 Royal is 70% off on Steam, dropping from 7,678 yen to 2,303 yen. The sale runs through July 10. The RPG, a 2019 expanded version of the 2016 original, holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating from over 86,000 reviews on the platform.

Jun 27

Persona 3 Reload Hits Lowest Price Ever on Steam at 65% Off

Atlus's 'Persona 3 Reload' is available on Steam at its lowest price ever: 65% off the standard edition, bringing it to 2,687 yen. The sale runs until July 10 and also applies to the Digital Deluxe and Digital Premium editions. The remake has an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating from over 39,000 reviews.

Jun 27

New Studio Intelligent Animation Adapts 2 Tapas Webtoons Into Animated Series

Intelligent Animation, a new Los Angeles-based studio founded by former Syfy and ABC executives, announced its first two productions: animated adaptations of Tapas webtoons The Dragon Prince's Bride and The Prince's Personal Physician. Both series will premiere later this year on the short-form streaming platform aTwist. The studio combines traditional animation with AI-assisted tools but does not use AI for scripts, artwork, or voice performances.

Jun 25

Persona 5: The Phantom X 1st Anniversary Gives Free 5-Star Ticket, Up to 3,650 Crystals

Sega announced the Ver.4.4 update and 1st anniversary campaign for Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X) on June 24, 2026. The update adds a Hatsune Miku collaboration event titled "Miracle Concert," where players earn Miku Points through music games and boss battles. Hatsune Miku appears as a new ★5 character in a pickup contract. The anniversary campaign includes a free 5-star character selection ticket (Special Invitation Ticket Vol. 3) that lets players choose from seven characters including Sua Tropical, Tomoko Peach Summer, Masaki Ashiya, and Futaba Sakura. Players can receive free crystals equal to their login days multiplied by 10, up to a maximum of 3,650. Additional rewards include 1,000 crystals for reading the collaboration story, up to 1,500 crystals from the mini-game, and a login bonus of platinum tickets and miricoins. An arranged version of "Life Will Change" is added to the game. The update also adds Masaki Ashiya to the regular draw pool. Outside the game, a collaboration sake with the HINEMOS brand is available for pre-order, and an Animate fair is planned for August.

Jun 23

Sega Sammy Confirms Four Major Titles for FY2027, Including Two New IPs

Sega Sammy Holdings has confirmed four major titles for release in the fiscal year ending March 2027, including 'STRANGER THAN HEAVEN' on January 15, 2027, and 'Persona 4 Revival' on February 18, 2027. The lineup also includes two new major IP titles, though their identities remain unclear. The company cited strong trailer viewership for its upcoming games but acknowledged that recent releases like 'SHINOBI: Revenge of the Slash' and 'Sonic Racing CrossWorlds' fell short of sales expectations, prompting plans for organizational and sales reforms.

Jun 22

Persona 5: The Phantom X 1st Anniversary Broadcast Set for June 24

A special broadcast for Persona 5: The Phantom X will air on June 24, 2026, to mark the game's first anniversary on June 26. The program will cover game updates, campaigns, and likely the recently announced Hatsune Miku collaboration, as suggested by the video thumbnail.

Jun 20

Persona 30th Anniversary Hoodie Designed by Omocat Announced

Atlus and indie art studio OMOCAT, creator of the horror RPG OMORI, have announced a hoodie commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Persona series. The garment features the awakening scenes of all main protagonists and is scheduled for release on July 1, 2026.

Jun 19

Persona 5 Royal Merchandise Hits Daiso and Seria 100-Yen Shops Nationwide

Persona 5 Royal merchandise, including acrylic stands, keychains, plush pouches, and rubber figures, will be released sequentially at Daiso and Seria 100-yen shops across Japan from late June. Prices range from 110 yen to 550 yen. Items feature in-game illustrations, all-out attack art, and original chibi designs.

Jun 19

Persona 4 Revival Sets February 2027 Release Date

Atlus announced a February 18, 2027 release date for Persona 4 Revival, a full remake of the 2008 PS2 RPG. The remake features a new visual style, all-new voice recordings, full voice acting for event scenes, and battle additions including knockback and baton pass mechanics.

Jun 19

Persona 6 Passes Australian Rating Review, SteamDB Shows 2023 Registration

Persona 6, announced at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, has received an M rating from the Australian Classification Board. The Steam store page is live, and SteamDB records show the game was first registered on the platform in early October 2023. Three different SubIDs suggest standard, deluxe, and premium editions may be planned. The game is set for release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass.

Jun 18

Persona 6 Steam Page Goes Live With Wishlist Registration

The Steam store page for Persona 6, the first new numbered entry in the series in roughly ten years since Persona 5, has been published. Wishlist registration is now open. The game is set in a modern Japanese city and follows youths confronting occult incidents over one year, with no narrative ties to previous games.