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Persona 3

Persona 3 is in a 20th anniversary cycle that runs alongside the Persona series' 30th anniversary. The most recent activity is a Persona Series The Animation pop-up store built on CloverWorks art of characters from the Persona 3 film and the Persona 4 and Persona 5 anime, opening in Kyoto on October 30 and in Shibuya on December 1.

Synthesized from 19 Yomimono stories · updated 20h ago

Persona 3's current state is defined by two anniversary calendars running at once. The game itself turned 20, marked by an Atlus sale in July that cut Persona 3 Reload by 60 percent on the PlayStation Store and 40 percent on the Nintendo eShop, a remix video featuring nine songs reworked by DJ VaVa with pixel art by Motocross Saito, and a new illustration by character designer Shigenori Soejima. Atlus also said Reload had passed 3 million units sold worldwide. The wider series turns 30, and much of the recent activity carries that banner: all four Persona 3 anime films streamed free on Aniplex USA's YouTube channel, the stage play "PERSONA3 the Weird Masquerade ~Blue Awakening~" ran two free limited YouTube versions in late July and early August, and Kadokawa scheduled a 30th anniversary exhibition, PERSONA 30th EX., at the Ueno Royal Museum from January 21 to February 7, 2027.

Persona 3 Portable's female protagonist has been the busiest character. Kotone Shiomi, voiced by Marina Inoue, joined Persona 5: The Phantom X on September 24 in the Reach for the MOON! event, a ★5 Fire-attribute character with the Superior role, with a Shinjiro Aragaki side story on September 30 and the contract running to November 12, 2026. The same game had already brought in Yukari Takeba in the Ver.4.2 update and Akihiko Sanada in Ver.4.3's Moon Path・Thunder Fist event, both drawn from Persona 3 Reload.

The three creators who set the series' current style spoke together at The Tenth Mosaic, a game culture festival at the Institut francais du Japon in Tokyo on September 22 and 23, 2026. Katsura Hashino said Atlus handed the team a halted series with the warning that Persona 3 might be the last one. Persona 3 shipped in 2006, Persona 4 in 2008, and Persona 5 in 2016. Atlus announced Persona 6 in June 2026 with a teaser trailer, and Persona 4 Revival is set for February 18, 2027.

Key facts

Anniversary exhibition
PERSONA 30th EX. runs at the Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo from January 21 to February 7, 2027. ↗
Pop-up store window
A Persona Series The Animation POP UP STORE runs at Aniplex Official Store in Kyoto IP Bookstore from October 30 to November 11, and at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA IP Bookstore from December 1 to January 4, 2027. ↗
Reload sales
Persona 3 Reload surpassed 3 million units sold worldwide. ↗
Anniversary sale discounts
Persona 3 Reload was discounted 60 percent on the PlayStation Store and 40 percent on the Nintendo eShop for the 20th anniversary sale. ↗
Kotone Shiomi in P5X
Kotone Shiomi, voiced by Marina Inoue, joined Persona 5: The Phantom X on September 24 as a ★5 Fire-attribute character with the Superior role. ↗
P5X platforms
Persona 5: The Phantom X is a free-to-play title on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam, developed by BLACKWINGS Studio under Sega and Atlus supervision. ↗
Film streams
All four Persona 3 anime films streamed in Japanese with English subtitles on Aniplex USA's YouTube channel for a limited time. ↗
Hashino on Persona 3
Katsura Hashino said Atlus handed the team a halted series with the warning that Persona 3 might be the last one, at The Tenth Mosaic on September 22, 2026. ↗
Persona 6 announcement
Atlus announced Persona 6 in June 2026 with a teaser trailer. ↗
Stage play streams
Two free limited YouTube versions of the stage play PERSONA3 the Weird Masquerade ~Blue Awakening~ ran in late July and early August, one starring Kana Asumi as Kotone Shiomi and one starring Shouta Aoi as Sakuya Shiomi. ↗

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

Announced
series handed to team with warning it might be the last one (The Tenth Mosaic) · 2026-10-08
Announced
free limited YouTube stream of stage play 'PERSONA3 the Weird Masquerade ~Blue Awakening~' · 2026-07-27
Release
game · 2006 · 2026-10-05
Release
music_video · July 13, 2026 · 2026-07-13
Release
live_action · July 31, 2026 to August 13, 2026 · Japan · 2026-07-27
Release
live_action · August 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026 · Japan · 2026-07-27
Noted
Persona 3 is included in the Amazon Kindle sale · 2026-07-07

Connections

Produces of
cloverworks, atlus
Directs of
shuji sogabe
Voice cast of
kana asumi, shouta aoi

Structured graph also available as JSON at /public/entities/persona-3. CC BY 4.0.

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19h ago

PERSONA 30th EX. Reveals Soejima Key Visual Ahead of January 2027 Ueno Run

The Persona series' 30th anniversary exhibition, PERSONA 30th EX., has revealed a key visual drawn by character designer Shigenori Soejima. The show runs at the Ueno Royal Museum from Thursday, January 21, 2027 to Sunday, February 7. Drawn visuals of eight characters from across the series will be released sequentially on the exhibition's official X account, starting with the protagonist of Revelations: Persona. The official website has opened with opening hours and date and time ticket conditions.

4d ago

Persona Anime Pop-Up Store Brings CloverWorks Art to Kyoto and Shibuya

A Persona Series The Animation POP UP STORE will run at Aniplex Official Store in Kyoto IP Bookstore from October 30 to November 11, and at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA IP Bookstore from December 1 to January 4, 2027. The store covers the theatrical film Persona 3 and the TV anime Persona 4, Persona 4 The Golden, and Persona 5, with goods built on CloverWorks original illustrations of six characters.

Oct 8

Persona 3 Team Reunites at The Tenth Mosaic to Trace the Series' Turn

At The Tenth Mosaic, a game culture festival at the Institut francais du Japon in Tokyo, Katsura Hashino, Shigenori Soejima, and Shoji Meguro spoke on September 22, 2026 about Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5. Hashino said Atlus handed the halted series to the team with the warning that it might be the last one, a do-or-die situation that shaped Persona 3.

Oct 5

Persona 3 Team Recalls Do-Or-Die Rebuild At The Tenth Mosaic

Katsura Hashino, Shigenori Soejima, and Shoji Meguro spoke about the making of Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5 at The Tenth Mosaic, a game culture festival held September 22 and 23, 2026, at the Institut francais du Japon in Tokyo. Hashino, who took over Atlus's RPG output after the Devil Summoner and Shin Megami Tensei teams, said the situation around Persona 3 was conveyed to him as the last chance for Atlus to make an RPG if the game did not produce results. Persona 3 shipped in 2006, Persona 4 followed in 2008, and Persona 5 arrived in 2016 after a direction change delayed its release. Persona 4 Revival is set for February 18, 2027, and Atlus announced Persona 6 in June 2026 with a teaser trailer.

Oct 4

P5X And Persona 3 Portable Crossover Adds Kotone Shiomi From September 24

Sega released an event PV on September 21 for the Persona 5: The Phantom X and Persona 3 Portable crossover. Kotone Shiomi, voiced by Marina Inoue, appears in new graphics, talks with Wonder, and fights in battle scenes. The event story 'Reach for the MOON!' runs from September 24 to November 12, with a side story on September 30 and an arranged 'Wiping All Out' track.

Oct 3

Steam Autumn Sale Runs Through October 9 With Palworld and Pragmata Discounted

Valve started the Steam Autumn Sale at 2:00 AM Japan time on October 2, and the sale runs until 2:00 AM on October 9. Pocketpair put Palworld at 30 percent off for 2,380 yen and Craftopia at 40 percent off for 1,680 yen, with the publisher saying every eligible title sits at its lowest price yet. Capcom's BIOHAZARD requiem is 30 percent off at 6,293 yen and PRAGMATA is 20 percent off at 6,392 yen. Square Enix and Atlus opened their own sales ahead of Valve's start, listing Persona 3 Reload at 70 percent off for 2,303 yen and FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH at 70 percent off for 1,973 yen. 4Gamer.net reported Pocketpair's discounts and Automaton listed titles including ARC Raiders at 50 percent off and Monster Hunter Wilds at 25 percent off.

Sep 27

Kotone Shiomi Joins Persona 5: The Phantom X in Persona 3 Portable Crossover

Persona 5: The Phantom X is running the Persona 3 Portable collaboration event Reach for the MOON!, released with the Ver.4.10 update. Kotone Shiomi appears as a new ★5 Fire-attribute character with the Superior role and an assist, Full Power, All Out. A side story with Shinjiro Aragaki opens on Wednesday, September 30, and her contract runs until Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:59.

Sep 20

Kadokawa to Hold Persona 30th Anniversary Exhibition at Ueno Royal Museum in 2027

Kadokawa announced on September 20, 2026 that it will hold a large-scale exhibition, PERSONA 30th EX., to mark the 30th anniversary of the Persona series. The event will take place at the Ueno Royal Museum in Ueno, Tokyo, from January 21 to February 7, 2027. The exhibition will feature displays of never-before-shown materials and areas that recreate the series' world setting. According to the announcement, the content is designed to let visitors enjoy the series more deeply. On January 20, the day before the opening, something related to the exhibition is planned. Further news will be announced on the official X account at 19:00 on October 23, so those interested should follow it.

Sep 15

Kotone Shiomi Joins Persona 5: The Phantom X on September 24

Sega announced on September 15 that Kotone Shiomi, the female protagonist of Persona 3 Portable, will appear in Persona 5: The Phantom X on September 24. A collaboration OP animation movie was released the same day. Full details of the crossover event will be announced during the September 21 Persona X-Stream broadcast. P5X is a free-to-play title on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam, developed by BLACKWINGS Studio under Sega and Atlus supervision.

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 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 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 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 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.

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 12

Persona 5: The Phantom X Adds Akihiko Sanada in P3R Collaboration

Persona 5: The Phantom X has released Ver.4.3, adding Akihiko Sanada as a ★5 character through a collaboration event with Persona 3 Reload. The event, titled "Moon Path・Thunder Fist," runs until June 25, 2026, and includes a pickup contract, login bonuses, and anniversary rewards.

Jun 8

Persona 5: The Phantom X Adds Yukari Takeba From Persona 3 Reload

The mobile and PC game Persona 5: The Phantom X has received a Ver.4.2 update that adds a collaboration event with Persona 3 Reload. The update introduces Yukari Takeba as a new ★5 character and adds the Polonian Mall area for city life activities. A new NPC side mission and several login campaigns are also included.