List of Persona 4: The Animation episodes
Persona 4: The Animation | |
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Season 4 | |
![]() Cover of the first Blu-ray volume released by Aniplex on November 23, 2011, featuring main protagonist Yu Narukami. | |
No. of episodes | 26 |
Release | |
Original network | MBS |
Original release | October 6, 2011 – March 29, 2012 |
Season chronology |
Persona 4: The Animation is a television anime series based on the Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 video game by Atlus. Produced by AIC A.S.T.A. and directed by Seiji Kishi,[1] the series revolves around Yu Narukami, a second year high school student from a city who moves to Inaba to live for a year with his uncle and cousin. After acquiring a mysterious power called "Persona", he embarks on a journey with his new friends to uncover the truth behind a bizarre series of murders involving the distorted TV World, as well as a phenomenon called the "Midnight Channel". The 25-episodes series aired on MBS between October 6, 2011 and March 29, 2012.[2] An additional 26th episode, featuring the story's true ending, was released on the 10th DVD/BD volume on August 22, 2013.[3] Sentai Filmworks licensed the series in North America, simulcasting it on Anime Network as it aired and releasing the series on DVD and Blu-ray in two collective volumes on September 18, 2012 and January 15, 2013 respectively.[4][5][6] A film recap of the series, titled Persona 4: The Animation -The Factor of Hope-, was released in Japanese theaters on June 9, 2012, featuring a condensed version of the story and new scenes of animation.[7]
The main opening themes for the series are "sky's the limit" by Shihoko Hirata for episodes 1-8, 10-12, and "key plus words" sung by Hirata featuring Yumi Kawamura for episodes 13-14, 16-22. Additional opening themes include "Pursuing My True Self" by Hirata for the TV broadcast of the first episode, "True Story" by Rie Kugimiya (as Rise Kujikawa) for episode 9, and "Burn My Dread" by Kawamura for episode 15. The main ending themes for the series are "Beauty of Destiny" by Hirata featuring Lotus Juice for episodes 1-12, and "The Way of Memories (Kizuna no Chikara)" (The Way of Memories -キズナノチカラ-, lit. "The Way of Memories (The Power of Bonds)") by Hirata for episodes 14-17, 19-21, 23. Additional ending themes include "Koisuru Meitantei" (恋する名探偵, lit. "The Love Detective") by Yui Horie (as Loveline) for episode 13, "Honto no Kimochi" (ほんとのきもち, lit. "True Feelings") by Hirata for episode 18, and "Never More" by Hirata for episode 25 and the True End episode.
Episode list
No. | Title | Writer | Original airdate |
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Home media
Aniplex started collecting the series in DVD and Blu-ray volumes starting on November 23, 2011.[8] Limited edition versions of the Blu-ray and DVD releases include bonus CDs of the theme music, the soundtrack, and drama CDs. Aniplex also offers a special bulk buying option for the first three volumes through their digital retailers that includes an additional bonus CD of music not found on the first three volumes' bonus CDs.[9] A special two-sided poster was given to people who reserved a copy of either the DVD or Blu-ray versions of volume 6 when purchased from specific retailers. Both the Blu-ray and DVD releases of Volume 10 also include a bonus disc featuring the compilation feature film "Persona 4: The Factor of Hope". With the release of Volume 10, there is a special bulk buying option to purchase all the Volumes with a box to house all of the discs, with the artwork designed by Shigenori Soejima.
Vol. | Episodes | Cover art | Bonus disc | Release date | Ref. | ||
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Blu-ray & First Press DVD | Standard DVD | ||||||
1 | 11 | Yu Narukami | Izanagi | First season opening & ending themes | November 23, 2011 | [8] | |
2 | 2–4 | Yosuke Hanamura | Jiraiya | Original soundtrack volume 1 | December 21, 2011 | [10] | |
3 | 5–7 | Chie Satonaka | Tomoe Gozen | Drama CD volume 1 "A Day of the May Fool" | January 25, 2012 | [11] | |
4 | 8–10 | Yukiko Amagi | Konohana-Sakuya | "True Story" by Rise Kujikawa (Rie Kugimiya) | February 22, 2012 | [12] | |
5 | 11–12 | Kanji Tatsumi | Take-Mikazuchi | Original soundtrack volume 2 | March 21, 2012 | [13] | |
6 | 13-15 | Rise Kujikawa | Himiko | Second season opening & ending themes | April 25, 2012 | [14] | |
7 | 16-18 | Teddie | Kintoki-Douji | Episode 13 & 18 ending themes | May 23, 2012 | [15] | |
8 | 19-21 | Naoto Shirogane | Sukuna-Hikona | Drama CD volume 2 "Perfect Delivery" | June 27, 2012 | [16] | |
9 | 22-241 | Ryotaro & Nanako Dojima | Magatsu-Izanagi | Original soundtrack volume 3 | July 25, 2012 | [17] | |
10 | 251 & True End | Margaret | Izanami-no-Okami | Persona 4: The Animation -The Factor of Hope- feature film | August 22, 2012 | [18] |
See also
- List of Persona 4: The Golden Animation episodes - 2014 retelling of the series by A-1 Pictures based on the game's updated port
References
General
- "Story" (in Japanese). P4A. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
Specific
- ^ "Staff & Cast" (in Japanese). P4a.jp. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
- ^ "Anime Persona 4 began broadcasting in October 2011". Famitsu. May 18, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ "日本語タイトル: ペルソナ4 10 [完全限定生産] [Blu-ray]/ アニメ (Persona 4 10 [Limited Release] [Blu-ray] )". CD Japan. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "Anime Network Details "Persona 4" Simulcast Plans". Crunchy Roll. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "Sentai Filmworks Licenses Persona 4: The Animation". Anime News Network. September 27, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
- ^ "Section23 Film Announces September Slate". Inside AX. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ "Persona 4 Anime Compiled Into 90-Minute Film with New Cuts - News". Anime News Network. 2012-05-27. Retrieved 2013-09-11.
- ^ a b "Blu-ray & DVD" (in Japanese). P4a. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
- ^ "【限定版/BD】「ペルソナ4 第1巻~第3巻」/ 3枚まとめ買い!". Retrieved 2012-01-30.
- ^ ペルソナ4 2 (in Japanese). P4a.jp. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ ペルソナ4 3 (in Japanese). P4a.jp. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ ペルソナ4 4 (in Japanese). P4a.jp. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ ペルソナ4 5 (in Japanese). P4a.jp. Retrieved December 26, 2011.
- ^ ペルソナ4 6 (in Japanese). P4a.jp. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
- ^ ペルソナ4 7 (in Japanese). P4a.jp. Retrieved February 11, 2012.
- ^ ペルソナ4 8 (in Japanese). P4a.jp. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ ペルソナ4 9 (in Japanese). P4a.jp. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
- ^ ペルソナ4 10 (in Japanese). P4a.jp. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
External links
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- List of Persona 4: The Animation episodes (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia