“A well-balanced blend of elements makes this a strong and entertaining start to the series that will appeal to both existing fans of the game and newcomers.”
Persona 4 the Animation
ペルソナ4アニメーション · 2011
High school investigators reach out to the truth through foggy midnight television.
Synopsis
Yu Narukami transfers to the rural countryside town of Inaba to live with his detective uncle and young cousin. Shortly after his arrival, a bizarre string of unsolved murders rocks the sleepy town, where victims are found draped across television antennas on foggy mornings. Investigating rumors surrounding the Midnight Channel, a mysterious television broadcast that airs only on rainy nights, Yu and his classmates Yosuke and Chie discover an entrance into a surreal world inside television sets. Awakening powerful manifestations of their psyches known as Personas, the Investigation Team fights dangerous Shadows to unmask the serial killer.
Background (may contain spoilers)
Produced by AIC ASTA and directed by Seiji Kishi, *Persona 4 the Animation* adapts Atlus's popular role-playing video game. Airing from October 2011 to March 2012 for 25 episodes, the television series earned widespread critical admiration for its stylish visual direction, witty deadpan humor, and faithful translation of the game's beloved social link mechanics. Featuring iconic music composed by Shoji Meguro and dynamic Persona summon sequences, the anime successfully balanced lighthearted high school camaraderie with a compelling supernatural murder mystery, establishing Yu Narukami as an endearing, charismatic protagonist among global gaming and anime communities.
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Characters
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Staff
3842nd Key Animation45
ADR Director1
Animation Check3
Animation Director39
Art Director2
Assistant Animation Director11
Assistant Director1
Associate Producer2
Background Art9
Character Design1
Chief Animation Director2
Color Design1
Color Setting2
Director1
Editing1
ep 21
ep 81
Episode Director18
eps 111
Executive Producer1
In-Between Animation15
Key Animation187
Music1
Online Editor1
OP21
OP32
Original Character Design1
Original Creator1
Planning2
Producer5
Production Manager1
Script3
Series Composition1
Sound Director1
Sound Effects1
Storyboard10
Theme Song Arrangement1
Theme Song Composition1
Theme Song Lyrics1
Theme Song Performance5
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“Debated between three and four, but went with four. A good series even without knowledge of the video games, but some aspects are skimped too much for non-players to get it. If you fail into this category, maybe cut off a star.”
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“Debated between three and four, but went with four. A good series even without knowledge of the video games, but some aspects are skimped too much for non-players to get it. If you fail into this category, maybe cut off a star.”



