Good Smile Company shared the release windows for the new Persona 3 Reload Nendoroid of protagonist Makoto Yuki, and the Basic version of the figure will release later in 2025 in some regions. In Japan, we’ll see it show up in September 2025. The worldwide release is set for Q1 2026. 

As this is a Nendoroid Basic figure, it won’t be as robust or expensive as others in the line. It’ll be ￥3,900/$26.99. His facial expression is a stoic, neutral one. He also hold his base one-handed sword in his right hand.

Here are two photos Good Smile Company shared with us that highlight how the figure will look:

This isn’t the first Persona 3 Nendoroid, as the original figure based on Makoto’s appearance in the PS2 game debuted in 2022. Since that is a more traditional model, it included extra face plates, hand parts, and accessories. It only showed up once worldwide, and there’s been no rerun since its debut. 

While this is a Persona 3 Reload model, it isn’t too dissimilar from the original Persona 3 version. The hairstyle and facial expression are identical to the 2022 release, and the uniform seems almost exactly the same. The weapon is different, however, as the one-handed sword for this figure is an all-silver one that resembles Makoto’s starting weapon and the one with the original figure was a more traditional sword with gold hilt. 

The Persona 3 Reload Nendoroid Basic figure of the protagonist Makoto Yuki will appear in Japan in September 2025. It will appear later worldwide in Q1 2026. Pre-orders for it will close on June 25, 2025. Persona 3 Reload is available worldwide on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the original game first debuted on the PS2.

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Sunshine City Prince Hotel has revealed that it will temporarily run a collaboration restaurant based on Atlus' Persona 3 Reload. The Wilduck Burger will also appear as one of the meals available in the restaurant. That means people will literally have the opportunity to take the Wilduck Burger Big Eater Challenge from the Persona 3 game in real life.

The Wilduck Burger Special Set will cost ¥4,000 (~$27.50). Some of the ingredients used for the real-life version of the food will be Hamburg meat, cheese, mushroom sauce, and fried potatoes.

The burger will not be the only meal this restaurant will offer. The full menu will include meals themed after each of the key Persona 3 characters like Yukari, Junpei, Akihiko, and Mitsuru, with prices averaging at around ¥2,800 (~$19.20). It will also have non-alcoholic drinks themed after the characters at ¥1,500 (~$10.30) and alcoholic beverages based on their respective Personas at ¥1,800 (~$12.35).

The restaurant will also hand over a random rectangular placemat for every Persona 3-themed meal ordered and a circular coaster mat for each drink purchased. The designs shared will only be available during the first half of the event's duration from June 6, 2025, until July 3, 2025. The second half, which runs until August 3, 2025, will have a different design lineup.

This is how the placemats and coasters will look:

The Persona 3 Reload theme at the collaboration restaurant Ikepri Canvas at Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, will be available from June 6, 2025 until August 3, 2025. The game is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Atlus and iam8bit announced three new single LP Persona Megamix vinyl soundtracks that cover songs from Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4, and Persona 5. The albums debut on April 10, 2025, and each one costs $29.99. Product listings are live now. They include selections of songs from the previous iam8bit releases, some of which are sold out on the official store. (The full ones can still sometimes be found on Amazon.) 

In each case, the Persona Megamix soundtracks feature art from the original Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4, and Persona 5 vinyl releases. This means the art on the boxes by Drew Wise appear on each sleeve. Each LP also features a tie-dye, “splatter” effect. The Persona 3 Reload album is blue and white, the Persona 4 one is white and yellow, and the Persona 5 one is black and red. 

Here are the track listings for each album:

Persona 3 Reload Megamix:

• Side A
  1. “Full Moon Full Life”
  2. “Aria of the Soul”
  3. “This Mysterious Feeling”
  4. “Want to be Close - Reload -“
  5. “Crisis”
  6. “Shadow”
  7. “Unavoidable Battle”
  8. “When the Moon’s Reaching Out Stars”
  9. “Iwatodai Dorm”
  10. “tartarus_0d01”
  11. “Mass Destruction - Reload -“
  12. “After the Battle”
  13. “Color Your Night”
  14. “Deep Breath Deep Breath”
  15. “Master of Shadow”
  16. “The Meaning of Armbands”
  17. “During the Exam”
  18. “Joy”
  19. “Deep Mentality - Reload -“
  20. “It’s Going Down Now”
• Side B
  1. “Changing Seasons - Reload -“
  2. “Basement”
  3. “Master of Tartarus - Reload -“
  4. “Living with Determination”
  5. “Afternoon Break”
  6. “Tanaka’s Amazing Commodities - Reload -“
  7. “tartarus_0d05”
  8. “Memories from 10 Years Ago - Recollection -“
  9. “Memories from 10 Years Ago - Confrontation -“
  10. “Strength of Heart”
  11. “Living with Determination - Iwatodai Dorm Arrangement -“
  12. What Lies in the Darkness”
  13. “Battle Hymn of the Soul”
  14. “Nyx”
  15. “Determination”
  16. “Burn my Dread - Last Battle Reload -“
  17. “I Will Protect You - Reload -“
  18. “Memories of You - Reload -“

Persona 4 Megamix:

• Side A
  1. “Pursuing My True Self”
  2. “New Days”
  3. “Signs Of Love”
  4. “Your Affection”
  5. “Like a dream come true”
  6. “Who's There?”
  7. “SMILE”
  8. “Backside Of The TV”
  9. “Castle”
  10. “Deduction”
  11. “Border of Insanity”
  12. “I’ll Face Myself -Battle-“
  13. “I’ll Face Myself”
  14. “It's SHOW TIME!”
  15. “Quelorie Magic!”
  16. “Sauna”
  17. “Awakening”
  18. “Reach Out To The Truth -First Battle-“
• Side B
  1. “Period”
  2. “specialist”
  3. “Theater”
  4. “ZONE TIME”
  5. “A New World Fool”
  6. “The Fog”
  7. “Heartbeat, Heartbreak”
  8. “youthful lunch”
  9. “Traumerei”
  10. “Secret Base”
  11. “Junes Theme”
  12. “Game”
  13. “Heaven”
  14. “Deduction -another version-“
  15. “Long Way”
  16. “The Almighty”
  17. “Never More”

Persona 5 Megamix 

• Side A
  1. “Wake Up, Get Up, Get Out There”
  2. “Phantom”
  3. “Escape”
  4. “Tension”
  5. “Awakening”
  6. “Will Power”
  7. “King, Queen, and Slaves”
  8. “Last Surprise”
  9. “Triumph”
  10. “Tokyo Emergency”
  11. “Butterfly Kiss”
  12. “Layer Cake”
  13. “Blooming Villain”
  14. “A Woman”
  15. “Suspicion”
  16. “Price”
  17. “Keeper of Lust”
  18. “Life Goes On”
  19. “When Mother Was There”
  20. “Alright”
  21. “Break it Down”
  22. “So Boring”
  23. “Sweatshop”
  24. “RUN,RUN,RUN!”
• Side B
  1. “Life Will Change”
  2. “Mementos”
  3. “Have a Short Rest”
  4. “Beneath the Mask”
  5. “Sunset Bridge”
  6. “Wicked Plan”
  7. “What's Going On”
  8. “Tokyo Daylight”
  9. “The Whims of Fate”
  10. “Escape -another version-“
  11. “Getaway -another version-“
  12. “Ark”
  13. “Rivers In the Desert”
  14. “Freedom and Peace”
  15. “Confrontation”
  16. “Jaldabaoth”
  17. “Swear to My Bones”
  18. “Our Beginning”
  19. “Hoshi to Bokura to”

Trailers for one Megamix also appeared. Here’s a peek at Persona 3 Reload’s A-side:

The Persona 3 Reload Megamix, Persona 4 Megamix, and Persona 5 Megamix vinyl LPs will go on sale at 9am PT/12pm ET on April 10, 2025.

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The Pop Team Epic artist Bkub Okawa ended up being tapped to design a new Persona 3 Reload figure of main character Makoto Yuki for empty.tokyo. It is a part of the Bkub bkuvi line. So far, the only store with pre-orders shipping worldwide is AmiAmi, which is selling it for ¥4,180 (~$29). It is expected to ship in August 2025. 

This is a small, static figure based on the character’s appearance in the remake. It stands, or rather sits, at just under four inches tall (95mm). The character is wearing the Gekkoukan High School uniform. (There’s no SEES armband on his arm, however!) The face features Bkub Okawa’s distinctive style, as well as the hair covering the his right eye.

Here’s how the Bkub bkuvi figure of Persona 3 Reload main character Makoto Yuki looks.

It’s been a while, but Bkub Okawa actually drew the Persona 3 main character for merchandise before. Back in 2024, following the Persona 3 Reload launch, Atlus announced a whole Makoto Yuki collection in the distinctive style. This included an acrylic stand, pins, keychains, and stickers. That only just started shipping in March 2025. 

In June 2025, those will be ed by personal marker charms of the character. Eight of those will appear, and they cost ¥400 (~$3) each. Here’s how those look:

Also, in general it is incredibly common for Bkub Okawa to be tapped to draw designs for characters from other series like Persona 3. For example, one of the most recent collections based on the artist’s creations is a line of empty.tokyo Danganronpa merchandise. That launches in June 2025.

The Bkub bkuvi Persona 3 Reload figure of main character Makoto Yuki will launch in August 2025. That version of the game is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC worldwide.

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Over a year after Persona 3 Reload debuted on consoles and PCs, a demo is now available. Atlus released it digitally on every storefront. The company also confirmed that if you pick it up, any save files you make in it can be carried over to the full version of the game if you decide to continue on after sampling it.

First, here are the direct links to each version of the Persona 3 Reload demo. 

• PC - Steam
• PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 - PlayStation Store
• Xbox One or Xbox Series X - Microsoft Store

Atlus didn’t explain exactly how much of the game is available in this trial version. It did note that you can make a save file and it covers the opening, so this likely means you’ll get to experience getting to school and at least one battle. If you save, then buy the full game, you can transfer that file over if the console or PC version you buy is fully updated to the latest patch. Atlus did warn, “Please be careful not to overwrite your save data when playing the demo version after playing the full version, as the network slot is shared with the full version.”

Note that this will only cover the base game. The Episode Aigis: The Answer DLC occurs after the main story and is a separate purchase. That’s part of the $34.99 Expansion .

Persona 3 Reload is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the demo is available now.

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We’ve come to expect iam8bit Persona soundtracks. The company’s worked with Atlus on both mainline and spin-offs. It arrived a year after launch, but now the Persona 3 Reload 4xLP vinyl release that consists of four records packed with songs from the soundtrack is out. Just like past releases, it does a great job of offering another way to listen to the music while also making the records look colorful and packaging match the UI and design direction for this entry.

To start, there are 60 songs on the iam8bit Persona 3 Reload 4xLP vinyl version of the soundtrack. The digital copies of the soundtrack feature two fewer tracks. The only ones missing are “Burn My Dread -Reload-“ and “Deep Breath Deep Breath -Reincarnation Reload-.” I was incredibly psyched about that, as this isn’t a release with songs left out. Atlus and iam8bit brought the full experience for the vinyl release and didn’t cherry pick the ones considered more “important.” On average, between five and ten songs tend to appear on a side, with about 14 on each album. 

I listened to each record, and the quality is quite good. Everything is crisp and sounds fantastic. Also, given the nature of them and the genres, I think they’re especially well suited to the medium. “Full Moon Full Life,” “Want to be Close -Reload-,” “Mass Destruction -Reload-,” “Color Your Night,” and “Aria of the Soul” especially sound so appropriate on vinyl. 

However, this really is about style and substance. Anyone who has played Persona 3, Persona 3 FES, Persona 3 Portable, or Persona 3 Reload knows the soundtrack for the game is both extraordinary and memorable. We know the songs are fantastic. But the presentation iam8bit went with also maintains the ambiance expected from this installment. The color scheme from the albums matches the ones used in the game, and imagery such as the Persona mask, Fool tarot card, Dark Hour moon, Tartarus clock, and Gekkoukan High School imagery are great nods to this entry. Likewise, the use of a pop-art approach to character portraits for each album’s sleeve works for it. 

The only downside is the holographic shape effect is only on one side of each vinyl. This means that you need to really be under good light to see it. It’s present and a neat effect when it is visible. And it is especially noticeable on side H, thanks to the contrast between the black record and prismatic shapes. Just know that it isn’t the main draw. I felt it was more of a pleasant bonus for side B, D, F, and H. 

I also honestly appreciate that iam8bit went with Drew Wise for the Makoto box art on the Persona 3 Reload 4xLP vinyl soundtrack set, since it maintains a sense of consistency with past record releases. For reference, Wise also worked on the company’s releases of Atlus’ Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth 4xLP, Persona 4 4xLP, and Persona 5 Royal 3xLP. It means if you are keeping up and collecting each one, you could display the boxes in a way that maintains the theme. Wise also ended up being tapped for the Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis -The Answer- 2xLP, so that will eventually pair well with this too.

The Persona 3 Reload 4xLP vinyl soundtrack release is a much appreciated one, and I really like how the records turned out. They look fun, thanks to the bright colors that stand out while still referencing the game and its UI and themes. The audio quality for the album is good. It’s also giving us the full experience. It’s another example of a solid continuing collection of providing Persona game soundtracks on another platform. 

The iam8bit Persona 3 Reload 4xLP vinyl set is available now. Persona 3 Reload is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. 

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The PS5 has been out for a while now, but that doesn’t mean that developers have stopped making games for the PS4. It’s still going strong, and we’ve had a look into the console’s library to find our favorite 3D turn-based JRPGs. If you’re looking for a game to play on your PlayStation 4 then we have 10 must-play JRPGs listed below.

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age 94l4c

Dragon Quest is one of the most iconic series of all time, and when it comes to turn-based JRPGs it’s one of the first series that will likely come to mind. However, the most famous games in the series are the original pixel art games. While 3D designs were introduced in Dragon Quest IX, it only reached its full modern form in one of the series’ greatest entries, Dragon Quest XI.

If you love the combat in other Dragon Quest games, then you’re getting more of that here, alongside the other Dragon Quest hallmarks. You’ll explore a wide-open world full of secrets, speak with NPCs, and feel the world change seemingly separate from your actions. It wraps everything fans have loved about the series for decades in a gripping and fresh new story.

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Persona is one of the most popular series of turn-based JRPGs, and Persona 3 is a personal favorite – despite the original not allowing you to control your teammates. Persona 5 Royal is perhaps the more obvious choice for this slot – and it is incredible – I was surprised to find that the excellent remake Persona 3 Reload was simultaneously released on PS4 as well as PS5.

Aside from shiny new graphics, and a UI so beautiful it will make you weep, Persona 3 Reload adds new battle elements including the much needed alterations to the game’s difficulty. There are more Personas, items, and fusions than ever before, and you don’t have to worry about upsetting people and reversing their social links. Persona 3 is a must play, and if you’re used to the comforts of Persona 5 then Reload is the version you’ll want.

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Another extremely recent release that is also available on PS4, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the best games in the Yakuza series. While games in the series are usually action RPGs, this changed with the also brilliant Yakuza: Like A Dragon, where our new protagonist Ichiban Kasuga perceives every street brawl as a turn-based battle. Despite being ed by the original protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu, both of our guys take turns when they fight.

In Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Ichiban travels to Hawaii to find his biological mother after being told where she lives. He finds that she has gone missing, and after a chance encounter, he teams up with Kiryu to solve the mystery. It’s not only a heart-warming story, but it has all of the goofy side quests, must-play mini games, and karaoke that the series is known for.

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When it comes to turn-based JRPGs, Valkyria Chronicles 4 is instantly intriguing with its dreamy yet comic book-style aesthetic. Unlike other JRPGs, which are set in high school, and / or epic open world exploration, Valkyria Chronicles is based on war. The series as a whole is about your army’s strategic plays, and the bonds between your units.

Valkyria Chronicles' strength as a series has long been its robust post game. There is almost more to do after you roll credits than before, and Valkyria Chronicles 4 really pushes the boat out on this. Alongside more battles, there are six more recruitable characters, and even characters you can bring back from the dead. If you’re looking to try out the series, the fourth entry puts its best foot forward.

Metaphor: ReFantazio 3vfh

One of the best games of 2024, Metaphor: ReFantazio, released on PS4 as well as PS5 making it the perfect game for this list. The team that created Metaphor contains many of the developers from the modern Persona series, and it shows through the structure of the gameplay. Metaphor is more high-fantasy than high school, but you will still split your days between crawling dungeons and bonding with your party .

When the king is assassinated it is decided that the next king will be decided democratically. In an effort to prevent the king’s assassin Louis from taking the throne, you decide to run for the position. You and the few followers that you recruit travel the world, helping citizens in different towns around the country. Metaphor keeps the spirit of Persona, but includes a lot of learnings from the series’ weaknesses.

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Disgaea 5 is one of the darker entries in what has historically been a goofy JRPG series. You still have the Prinnys – human souls trapped in a penguinesque bodies that are obsessed with the word dude – but there is the overarching sense of foreboding. You get the feeling that the game is taking itself a bit more seriously even if you don’t.

Disgaea 5 is a mix of visual novel, and 3D isometric strategic battles that can be quite challenging if you don’t get to grips with how the combat system works. All of the Disgaea games tie together, but you can enjoy each as their own standalone game, up to and including the most recent Disgaea 7, on PS4. A fantastic series to lose your life to.

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Almost every Final Fantasy game is available on PS4, though most are excluded from this list as the early games are in 2D, and the later games are action RPGs. In our list of the best 3D turn-based JRPGs on Switch we included Final Fantasy VII, and Final Fantasy VIII – both of which are excellent games – but we thought that Final Fantasy IX also deserved the love, particularly given the long-standing rumors that a remake is on the way.

Final Fantasy IX takes everything learned from the previous games of the series, and works as a nostalgic trip down memory lane for long-time fans of the series. The developers took players’ favorite parts of the other games in the series, and mixed them with a new and heartfelt story making it one of the best Final Fantasy games.

Digimon Cyber Sleuth: Hacker’s Memory 4d33f

You’ve likely heard something along the lines of Digimon being a more mature version of Pokémon, and while it definitely has darker themes, the combat systems are not at all similar. They are both creature collectors, but how those creatures grow stronger, and your team works together is completely different. Digimon not only grow stronger, but they grow weaker and stronger again to reach their final forms, and you battle with three at a time.

The actual ‘mons aside, Digimon Cyber Sleuth: Hacker’s Memory is far darker than even Drampa burning down the houses of bullies with them inside. It’s deep and emotional and the polar opposite to Pokémon’s surface level stories, and it’s all the stronger for it. It’s very narratively deep and feels almost like a visual novel with how extensive the story-telling is. If you want a deep JRPG adventure, then Hacker’s Memory is definitely worth playing.

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The Legend of Heroes is a long-running and iconic JRPG series, and Trails of Cold Steel is one of its most iconic subseries. If you’re new to the Trails of Cold Steel, you should probably start at the beginning as the story carries over between entries, but we’ve picked the third game here as it’s probably the strongest. Trails of Cold Steel III’s introduction will catch you up, but you owe it to yourself to play the whole subseries.

The games in the Trails of Cold Steel series tell an epic adventure. In the third game our characters are a little older, and the war is over, but there is still political tensions hiding just beneath the surface. It’s heavy on the story, and how the characters live and interact with each other, but also has a deep combat system. If you’re a fan of turn-based party combat, and how the characters synergize in battle, then this is the choice for you.

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The least well-known series on the list, Blue Reflection didn’t receive much hype when it launched back in 2017. It was seen as a mediocre JRPG with your standard themes of high school girls and the power of friendship. However, the sequel Blue Reflection: Second Light allows the series to step into its own, with powerful storytelling, and touching characterization.

It’s clear that lessons have been learned from the mediocre reception to the first game. Combat system has changed from the original to make it more complex and engaging. The same goes for the characters, which are not only more fleshed out, but the juxtaposition between the intense battles and the girls’ touching relationships make for a stark contrast. One to try.

Let us know what your favorite JRPGs for the PlayStation 4 are in the comments below!

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A new website registration may suggest that a Persona 4 remake is in development. On March 20, 2025, the domain p4re.jp was ed, though going to the site currently leads to a dead end. It is not known which company or individual ed the address. This follows Atlus' Persona 3 Reload.

If you go to the website p3re.jp, it leads to the official Japanese website for the Persona 3 remake called Persona 3 Reload. The remake launched early in 2024, and it was followed by the release of the Episode Aegis DLC that added content originally found in the Persona 3 FES PS2 game. The website domain was ed a few months before Atlus announced Persona 3 Reload, and about a year before it was released.

The popularity of both the Persona series, and Persona 3 Reload, as well as the similarity of the freshly ed domain to Persona 3 Reload’s website, has led some to believe that the p4re.jp domain has been ed for an unrevealed, Persona 4 remake. However, there is no concrete evidence and no official announcement from Atlus or Sega about a new version of Persona 4.

Persona 4 was first released for PS2 in 2008, and an updated version called Persona 4 Golden launched in 2012 for PlayStation Vita. Golden was ported to PC in 2020, and it later showed up on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S in 2023.

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A brand new Persona themed cookbook is heading to the United States. Persona: The Official Cookbook will bring recipes to make famous meals from the Persona games in readers' own kitchens on September 23, 2025. It will cost $27.99 for the hardcover and $10 for the Kindle version.

It will contain 55 recipes for fans to try out. This will include recipes for everything from the Master Curry and Coffee from Leblanc in Persona 5, to Persona 4's Rainy Day Mega Beef Bowl Challenge. As of now, the full list of recipes is unknown but the description for the cookbook mentions that options like Chies's fsteak skewers and the Mystery Food X will be on the table.

The cookbook is written by Jarrett Melendez, who, in addition to writing numerous themed cookbooks for series like Pokémon, Runescape, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians, has also been a contributor to Bon Appetit and other food-centric online publications.

The Persona series is no stranger to food related collaborations. In September 2024, a special craft cola called "Sea of Souls" inspired by Persona 3: Reload was released. In addition, a Lucrea figure based on Persona 5 Royal's pancake-loving detective Goro Akechi will once again be available to purchase in August 2025.

Persona: the Official Cookbook will be available on September 23, 2025.

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Persona 3 Reload finally brought one of my favorite JRPGs of all time to modern audiences in a way that matches the visuals and quality-of-life features of games coming out today. Now that this wish of mine is finally granted, it is time to look ahead to the future. For instance, how it is currently nigh-impossible to legally watch the excellent Persona 3 anime movies.

Persona 3 The Movie was the first in this quartet of films, coming out in Japan on November 23, 2013. Each movie came out about a year after one another, with the final one — Winter of Rebirth — dropping in 2016. What may be surprising about this situation is how relatively new (so to speak) these movies are.

After all, the final movie in the series came out not even 10 years ago at this time. This is quite intriguing since the original Persona 3 came out in 2006. In fact, these movies are even newer than the Persona 4 anime series. It came out in 2011 and even its Golden version came out in 2014.

That said, there is a stark difference between the Persona 3 anime movies and the anime adaptations of both Persona 4 and 5. Both of the latter series are available to stream right now legally on services like Crunchyroll. Despite the Persona 3 movies being newer than the Persona 4 anime, it isn’t available to stream anywhere.

In fact, if you would like to watch these movies legally, you would have to buy the physical copies of the films or a digital version. And, to be frank, good luck with that. Not only are the physical copies hard to find, but they are quite expensive these days. Furthermore, there seems to be a digital version you can get of these films, but it is only available on Amazon Prime as of right now.

Buying digital copies isn’t the most sure-fire solution, especially when it’s only on one platform, and things could change anytime. In addition, it would cost $60 to get all four movies this way. There is a rental option, but then you only have a limited set of time to watch them. It would be much better if you could stream these movies on a service like Netflix or Crunchyroll. This was possible in the past, and is how I watched them, but no longer is the case.

It truly is a shame that the Persona 3 anime movies are unavailable to stream because more fans of the series deserve to see them. I get if you are jaded by the anime adaptations of these masterpiece JRPGs since both Persona 4 and 5’s anime series are a bit lackluster. However, that isn’t the case at all with their Persona 3 counterpart.

For one, the visuals of these movies are incredible. These are movies for a reason, rather than a TV series, and it shows in the quality and budget of the series. Studio A-1 Pictures —that worked on movies 2-4 — is hit-or-miss sometimes when it comes to its animation quality, but these movies are some of the best work the studio has ever done. It captures the dark and grim aesthetics of the original JRPG so well.

In addition, having the movies divided up into four movies gives just enough time to do most of the story justice. Sure, you don’t get some of the side stories here. That said, thankfully, most of the main plot points happen and are done well. In addition, you get just enough time with certain characters to experience their full arc before tragic events happen.

Plus, bringing back the Persona 3 anime movies would allow a service like Crunchyroll to finally dub them. It is a shame there is no official dub for them at this time. With the recent release of the original game’s remake, Persona 3 Reload, in 2024, now feels like the perfect time for these to return. Here’s hoping the Persona 3 anime movies come back soon. After all, fans of the series and this game, in particular, are missing out otherwise.

Persona 3 Reload is available right now for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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Atlus is adding new Persona 3 and Persona 5 mini keychain plushes to its previously released line of soft toys. With these new additions, the entire roster of playable characters in both games are available for purchase. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

The new characters featured in the Persona 3 collection include Yukari, Junpei, Akihiko, Mitsuru, Fuuka, Koromaru, Ken, and Shinjiro. Meanwhile, the Persona 5 side includes school uniform versions of Joker, Ryuji, Ann, Yusuke, Makoto, Futaba, Haru, as well as Kasumi Yoshizawa from P5R. Each plush costs 1,760 yen (or about $11.74) and will release in mid-July 2025. The plushes are now available for pre-order from the Ebten online store, which offers international shipping via the WorldShopping third party service.

You can check out the new Persona 3 and Persona 5 keychain plushes here:

Previously, the line included the Persona 4 protagonist, Yosuke, Chie, and Yukiko, alongside the P3 protagonist, Aigis, Ryoji Mochizuki, in addition to Joker as a Phantom Thief, Akechi, and Morgana from P5. The plushes originally released on October 2024.

The Persona 3 and 5 character keychain plushes are available for pre-order from the Ebten online store. Each keychain plush costs 1,760 yen or roughly $11,71 and they are expected to release later in July 2025.

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Apex-Toys revealed during the Wonder Festival 2025 Winter event that it will produce new figures based on the respective protagonists of Persona 3 and 5. It will specifically base the figures on the characters' appearances in Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal. Both figures will be part of the company's Limepie lineup with the same scale of 1/8.

The Shanghai-based figure and toy company also made the announcements on its official X . It usually tweets in Chinese when it reveals character figures based on games made in the same country, like how it did with Honkai: Star Rail's Kafka and Zenless Zone Zero's Nekomata. However, it can also tweet in Japanese when it reveals figures based on Japanese franchises like Atlus' Persona series.

Here is Apex-Toys' announcement tweet for its Persona 3 protagonist figure:

The company also made a separate tweet for the Persona 5 figure of Joker:

The 1/8 scale Limepie figures of the Persona 3 and 5 protagonists are undergoing production by Apex-Toys. The company will base the characters on Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal, both of which are readily playable worldwide on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. Persona 5 Royal is also additionally available on Nintendo Switch.

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A model kit of Thanatos from Persona 3 Reload is available to pre-order from Good Smile. The kit is expected to ship sometime in September 2025.

The Thanatos model kit depicts the ultimate Death Persona from Persona 3 Reload who can be assembled and posed into various positions. He was first announced in October 2024 as an unpainted prototype. The final model kit will come pre-painted, it only needs to be assembled.

Thanatos will cost ¥8,800 from the Good Smile Company and can be pre-ordered now. Pre-orders are open now until March 26, 2025, and the model kit will be shipped in September 2025.

The model comes with a sword that can either be kept sheathed at its waist or wielded by Thanatos. His coffins are articulated and attach to his back via a translucent arm. Similarly, his limbs and coat parts are also articulated. Metal chain parts are used to link the parts through the backs of the coffins and into two slots on Thanatos’ shoulders. It also comes with a transparent base to aid with posing.

The model kit is the latest Persona 3 Reload merchandise from Good Smile Company. In 2024, the company released a Pop-Up Parade figure of the game’s protagonist, which is set for release later in 2025.

The Persona 3 Reload Thanatos model kit is available to pre-order now for a September 2025 release. Persona 3 Reload is out now for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

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Atlus announced a new collaboration between P3R and P5R with the Isetan Shinjuku store that will bring a SEES suitcase, a Kokeshi doll of Joker and Morgana, as well as other new merchandise goods. The collaboration will be available between February 19 and March 4, 2025 and a variety of brands will to offer apparel and house items featuring motifs and characters from the Persona series.

First, you can check out the full lineup of Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal goods and their prices here:

• P3R Hand Towel (2 available) – 2,970 yen (~$19.47)
• P5R Kokeshi doll – 11,220 yen (~$73.55)
• P3R Suitcase – 55,000 yen (~$360.54)
• P3R Character chopsticks (10 available) – 5,500 yen (~$36.05)
• P3R Fatto A Mano glass (4 available) – 28,600 yen (~$187.48)
• P3R Kitchen knife – 33,000 yen (~$216.32)
• P3R Bucket hat – 19,800 yen (~$129.79)
• P3R Water Bottle (2 available) – 3,080 yen (~$20.19)
• P3R PVC bag – 7,150 yen (~$46.87)
• P3R Mug cup – 2,860 yen (~$18.75)
• P3R T-shirt (2 available) – 8,580 yen (~$56.25)
• P5R Mug cup – 2,860 yen (~$18.75)
• P5R T-shirt – 8,580 yen (~$56.25)

And you can take a look at the Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal goods here:

Other recent merchandise goods from the series include P5R bags that look like Joker and Akechi’s school uniforms, as well as new SuperGroupies P3R apparel.

The Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal Isetan Shinjuku goods will be available between February 19 and March 4, 2025. Persona 3 Reload is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. Persona 5 Royal is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch, and PC.

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SuperGroupies announced some new apparel that’ll transport you into the world of Persona 3 Reload. The three items available are a jacket, a tote bag, and a long wallet.

The jacket takes inspiration from the Protagonist’s new combat uniform. It’s black with dark blue around the zipper, and there’s a red S.E.E.S. patch on the left shoulder. As for the tote bag, it’s more reminiscent of the Velvet Room, between the black and even darker blue. The Arcana symbol and Fool Arcana designs appear as patches as well. Finally, the long wallet is white and light blue, with the Fool symbol on the inside. It’s supposed to bring to mind the year you spent with your S.E.E.S companions.

Here are the prices for everything:

• Jacket: 23,100 JPY
• Long wallet: 16,500 JPY
• Tote bag: 20,900 JPY

Pre-orders for these items will end on February 17, 2025. They’ll ship out some time in mid-June 2025. As a reminder, SuperGroupies offers international shipping. So even if you live outside of Japan, you can get your hands on these items.

Persona 3 Reload is the 2024 remake of Persona 3, which came out in 2006. In it, you take control of a protagonist who returns to his home city after his parents died in a car crash. While there, he awakens to his Persona power, which lets him fight against the Shadows that appear during the Dark Hour a mysterious 25th hour.

Persona 3 Reload is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.

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