PERSONA5 the Animation

About PERSONA5 the Animation

PERSONA5 the Animation is a captivating anime television series released in 2018. Based on the video game Persona 5, it revolves around a high school student who moves to Tokyo and becomes a phantom thief to reform society. The main character, Ren Amamiya, initially lives a normal student life and attends Shujin Academy, until he gets falsely accused of assault by a corrupt politician. Consequently, he is put on probation and is forced to move. His life takes a drastic turn when he discovers his ability to enter a supernatural realm known as the Metaverse and change people's hearts.

Making / Production

The anime is produced by the anime studio CloverWorks. Masashi Ishihama is the director of the series, while the script is cleverly handled by Shinichi Inotsume. Renowned video game developer, Atlus, produced the original franchise, leading to a well-paced and intriguing storyline in the anime adaptation.

Actors

• Jun Fukuyama voices the protagonist Ren Amamiya and perfectly captures his quiet strength and resolve.
• Rina Satō lends her voice to Makoto Niijima, an intelligent and strong-willed character that fights against evil.
• Mamoru Miyano plays the character Rin Okumura, effectively portraying his journey from a shy student to a remorseless phantom thief.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series directly adapts the action RPG game of the same name developed by Atlus for PlayStation 3 and 4.
• PERSONA5 the Animation features multiple Easter eggs referencing other games in the Persona franchise.
• Despite the dark themes, the series is known for its unique and impactful splash of colors in its depiction of the Metaverse.

Quotes

• "We'll make him pay for controlling people for his own political gain." - Ren Amamiya
• "We're not just some petty thieves. We're the Phantom Thieves of Hearts!" - Ren Amamiya

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme, "Break In To Break Out", is performed by Lyn Inaizumi, whose vocals perfectly match the series' energetic animation style.
• The ending theme, "Infinity", sung by Lyn Inaizumi as well, has been praised for its emotional depth and beautiful accompaniment to the anime's dramatic moments.