Persona (Series)
Persona is a series in the Megami Tensei franchise. Beginning with Megami Ibunroku Persona for the PlayStation in 1996, the series initially began as a follow-up to Shin Megami Tensei if..., itself a side-story in the Shin Megami Tensei series. Like its precursor, the Persona series predominately follows a cast of mainly high-schoolers confronted by a paranormal mystery.
Unlike, Shin Megami Tensei if..., instead of recruiting and commanding demons, characters summon Personas, manifestations of their inner self, to fight and assist them in battle. These manifestations correspond with a Tarot Arcana, with each party member having a uniquely designed Persona exclusive to them. However, the protagonist, or any party member (in Persona and the Persona 2 duology), has the ability to obtain different Personas, which are represented as Demons from the Megami Tensei franchise. Unique enemies, known as Shadows also are present, being unique enemy designs
Persona 3
Persona 4
Persona 4 Golden
Persona 5 Strikers
Persona 3 Reload
, "Shadow Selves"Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
Persona 4
Persona 4 Golden
Persona 4 Arena
Persona 5
Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Strikers
which are twisted representations of a character's desires, or depictions of demons from the Megami Tensei franchise you encounter during gameplayPersona 5
Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Strikers
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From Persona 3 onward, the franchise had a soft reboot, adopting a different structure revolving around a calendar system where events occur as days pass. The protagonist must balance their day-to-day life with their life as a Persona User, usually involving specific deadlines to complete content, and specific times characters and events are available. This change also introduced Social Links (Confidants in Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal), a system where the protagonist can befriend characters who are related to a specific Arcana, including party members. Each social link corresponds with an Arcana; this system also facilitates a dating sim mechanic with certain characters.
Persona was one of the first Megami Tensei series games to see release outside of Japan. The first game, Megami Ibunroku Persona, was released in North America under the title Revelations: Persona, where it saw significant localization changes. Persona was also the first Megami Tensei spinoff franchise to drop the Shin Megami Tensei subtitle in terms of branding outside of Japan with Persona 4 Golden.
As of March 5, 2024, the series has sold over 22 million copies[1]
History
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Media
Video Games
| Title |  Release
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|---|---|
| Megami Ibunroku Persona | |
| Persona 2: Innocent Sin | |
| Persona 2: Eternal Punishment | |
| Persona 3 | |
| Persona 4 | |
| Persona 5 |
Remakes and Remasters
| Title | Release
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|---|---|
| Persona 3 FES | |
| Persona | |
| Persona 3 Portable | |
| Persona 2: Innocent Sin (PSP) | |
| Persona 2: Eternal Punishment (PSP) | |
| Persona 4 Golden | |
| Persona 5 Royal | |
| Persona 3 Reload |
Spin-Off Games
| Title | Release
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|---|---|
| Persona 4 Arena | |
| Persona 4 Arena Ultimax | |
| Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth | |
| Persona 4: Dancing All Night | |
| Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight | |
| Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight | |
| Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth | |
| Persona 5 Strikers | |
| Persona 5 Tactica |
Mobile Games
| Title | Release
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|---|---|
| Megami Ibunroku Persona: Ikū no Tō Hen | |
| Aegis: The First Mission | |
| Persona 5: The Phantom X |
TV Series
| Title | Release
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|---|---|
| Persona: Trinity Soul | |
| Persona 4 The Animation | |
| Persona 4 The Golden Animation | |
| Persona 5 The Animation: The Day Breakers | |
| Persona 5 The Animation |
Movies
| Title | Release
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|---|---|
| Persona 4 The Animation: The Factor of Hope | |
| Persona 3 The Movie: Spring of Birth | |
| Persona 3 The Movie: Midsummer Knight's Dream | |
| Persona 3 The Movie: Falling Down | |
| Persona 3 The Movie: Winter of Rebirth |
Manga
| Title | Release
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|---|---|
| Megami Ibunroku Persona | |
| Persona: Tsumi to Batsu | |
| Persona 3 | |
| Persona 4 | |
| Persona 4: The Magician | |
| Persona x Detective Naoto | |
| Persona 4 Arena | |
| Persona 4 Arena Ultimax | |
| Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Roundabout | |
| Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Side:P3 | |
| Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Side:P4 | |
| Persona 5 | |
| Persona 5: Mementos Mission |
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ペルソナ, Perusona | Persona |
 Simplified Chinese |
女神异闻录 Nǚshén yìwénlù | Alternate Goddess Tale |
   Traditional Chinese |
女神異聞錄 Nǚshén yìwénlù | Alternate Goddess Tale |
 Korean |
페르소나 Pereusona | Persona |
Gallery
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Oct. 13, 2022 Famitsu cover featuring art of protagonists from Persona 3-5
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Persona 25th Anniversary Key Artwork featuring all protagonists
References
- ↑ Jeffrey Rousseau, Persona series moves over 22m units - News-in-brief. Archived: Series Sales Archive. Published March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024. GamesIndustry.biz.