This Anime Persona 5 does a great job of bringing the awesome JRPG to your TV screen. If you’re a megafan, you probably already know all about it, but just in case, we’ve put together this handy guide that covers all the essential details like episode count, voice actors, story, and more, but be warned, there’s a good chance this show will steal your heart.
If you need a refresher on the cast of the fifth Persona title before diving into the anime adaptation, be sure to check out our character guides for Persona 5 , Persona 5 Morgana , Persona 5 Yusuke , Persona 5 Futaba , Persona 5 Joker , and Persona 5 Makoto .
Anyway, let’s get into everything you need to know about the Persona 5 anime.
How many episodes does the Persona 5 anime series have?
Persona 5: The Animation initially had 26 episodes, airing from April to September 2018.It will be followed by four more special episodes, the first of which aired in December 2018, the second in March 2019, and the last two will be part of the May and June 2019 Blu-ray package.
What is the plot of Persona 5: The Animation?
The anime, like the video game, tells the story of Ren Amamiya (also known as Joker) and the Phantom Heart Thieves. If you’re a fan of the game, you’ll definitely recognize much of the plot, as the anime draws inspiration from the original source. If you want to learn more about the main character, head over to our Persona 5 Joker guide.
Who produced the Persona 5 anime?
Persona 5: The Animation is produced by Aniplex.and if you’re an anime fan, you probably recognize the company from its work on Sword Art Online, Blue Exorcist, Demon Slayer, and currently producing the anime Nier Automata – be sure to check out our guide for more details.
Who are the voice actors in anime?
In the Persona 5 anime, two different voice actors lent their voices to each role, as there are Japanese and English versions of the anime.
Japanese cast:
- Joker (Ren Amamiya) -Jun Fukuyama
- Morgan -Ikue Otani
- Ryuji Sakamoto -Mamoru Miyano
- Anna Takamaki “Nana Mizuki.”
- Yusuke Kitagawa -Tomokazu Sugita
- Makoto Niijima -Rina Sato
- Futaba Sakura -Aoi Yuki
- Haru Okumura -Haruka Tomatsu
- Goro Akechi -Soichiro Hoshi
- Sae Niijima – He’s normal
- Sojiro Sakura -Jouji Nakata
- Color Takemi -Yuka Saito
- Sadayo Kawakami -Mai Fuchigami
- Ichiko Ohya -Yumi Uchiyama
English cast:
- Joker (Ren Amamiya) -Cander Mobus
- Morgan -Cassandra Lee Morris
- Ryuji Sakamoto -Max Mittelman
- Anna Takamaki -Erika Harlacher
- Yusuke Kitagawa -Matthew Mercer
- Makoto Niijima -Cherami Leigh
- Futaba Sakura -Erica Lindbeck
- Haru Okumura -Xanthe Huynh
- Goro Akechi -Robbie Daymond
- Sae Niijima -Elizabeth Maxwell
- Sojiro Sakura -Jamieson Price
- Color Takemi -Abby Trott
- Sadayo Kawakami -Michelle Ruff
- Ichiko Ohya – Amanda Win Lee
Where can I watch the Persona 5 anime?
You can watch Persona 5 anime with English subtitles on Hulu AND Crispand if you want to watch the English dubbing, you can find it on Game.
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