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PERSONA5 the Animation

Also known as PERSONA5 the Animation.

Studio: Aniplex , CloverWorks , Sammy , Movic , Atlus
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Supernatural

Ren Amamiya is about to enter his second year after transferring to Shujin Academy in Tokyo.
Following a particular incident, his Persona awakens, and together with his friends they form the “Phantom Thieves of Hearts” to reform hearts of corrupt adults by stealing the source of their distorted desires.
Meanwhile, bizarre and inexplicable crimes have been popping up one after another…
Living an ordinary high school life in Tokyo during the day, the group maneuvers the metropolitan city as Phantom Thieves after hours.
Let the curtain rise for this grand, picaresque story!



Tags: Crime , Henshin , Mythology , Memory Manipulation , Super Power , School , Alternate Universe , Male Protagonist , Rehabilitation , Delinquents , Achronological Order

Tales of the Abyss

Also known as Tales of the Abyss.

Studio: Sunrise , Bandai Visual , Animax , Bandai Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy

Luke fon Fabre, the spoiled son of a noble from the kingdom of Kimlasca-Lavaldear, has been confined inside his father's mansion ever since he was kidnapped seven years ago by a rival country, the Malkuth Empire. Now Luke's memory of the life he led before is missing, and a strange voice, which only he can hear, has been calling out to him ever since. One day while training with his mentor, Van Grants, a strange woman called Tear breaks into the mansion with the sole intent of taking Van's life. During the struggle Luke is transported far from home, along with Tear, and now that Luke has finally gained the freedom he's been dreaming of, what awaits him in the outside world will shatter everything he's ever known about himself.



Tags: Magic , Amnesia , Ensemble Cast , Tragedy , Time Skip , Male Protagonist , War , Swordplay , Cult , Clone , Aviation , CGI

Black★Rock Shooter (TV)

Also known as Black Rock Shooter.

Studio: Aniplex , Dentsu , Funimation , Ordet , SANZIGEN , Ultra Super Pictures , Sony Music Entertainment , Fujipacific Music
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Psychological , Slice of Life

It isn't the world you know. There wanders a girl with jet-black hair, ebony clothes, and a strikingly blue, glowing eye. Her name is Black★Rock Shooter. With a huge cannon in hand, she throws herself into a fierce battle...

Meanwhile, in another world, middle-school student Mato Kuroi is drawn to Yomi Takanashi, her classmate with an unusual family name. Mato does her best to talk to Yomi, who just won't open up. Yu Koutari mocks her best friend Mato's efforts but at the same time, supports her. Mato also finds herself surrounded by other colorful characters at school, like the eccentric school counselor, Saya Irino, and the hot-blooded captain of her club club, Arata Kohata.

Then, one day, the window of opportunity opens. After Mato sees that Yomi has her favorite picture book, "Li'l Birds At Play", they strike up a conversation and Mato is invited to come over to Yomi's house. There, they gradually break the ice, until a girl in a wheelchair appears. This is Yomi's best friend, Kagari Izuriha...

Two worlds. Mato and Black★Rock Shooter. This is the story of their "pain".



Tags: Primarily Female Cast , Alternate Universe , Female Protagonist , Body Swapping , Coming of Age , School , Tragedy , Primarily Teen Cast , Urban Fantasy , Urban , Disability , Drawing , Yandere , Swordplay , Denpa , Skeleton , Spearplay , Bullying , Isekai , Tanned Skin , Vocal synth , Dissociative Identities , CGI , Rehabilitation , Reincarnation , Gore , Crossover , Guns , Nudity , LGBTQ+ Themes , Basketball

Persona 4 the Animation

Also known as Persona 4 the Animation.

Studio: Aniplex , AIC A.S.T.A. , Sentai Filmworks , ASCII Media Works , Index
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Mystery , Sci-Fi , Supernatural

Persona 4 takes place in a rural town named Inaba. There have been mysterious murders occurring whenever there was fog after heavy rain. There were also rumors about a channel on television airing only at midnight called Mayonaka TV, during which it is said that one can see his/her "other half" when staring at the TV screen.

After hearing about a recent unsolved murder which occurred during the fog, the characters—Narukami, Chie, and Yosuke—discuss how each of them had attempted to watch the mysterious TV channel and witnessed the murder victim. The protagonist later realizes that during midnight when the channel is on, his body can phase into his television set as a gateway to enter another world infested with shadows.

After discovering this, they all decide to explore. When first completely entering the world, dazed and confused, Narukami meets Teddie. Mayonaka TV and the town murders seem to have a connection. The murder victims may be merely victims of Mayonaka TV. Everyone decides that they will together try to solve the mysterious murders by exploring the hidden world of Mayonaka TV.

Tags: Crime , Detective , Super Power , Mythology , Male Protagonist , School , Gods , Tomboy , Female Harem , Primarily Teen Cast , Idol , School Club , Crossdressing , Boys' Love , Cosmic Horror

PERSONA 3 THE MOVIE: #3 Falling Down

Also known as Persona 3 the Movie: #3 Falling Down.

Studio: A-1 Pictures , Yomiko Advertising , Atlus , Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures , Movic , Aniplex
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Psychological , Sci-Fi , Supernatural

As the season turns to autumn, Makoto and the other members of S.E.E.S. inch ever closer to the end of their battles with the Shadows. Through the battles, some must face the deaths of friends and family, some must notice what precious things must be protected, and some must find meaning in the conflicts that have occurred.

Tags: Super Power , Robots , School , School Club , Urban Fantasy , Demons , Mythology , Gods , Cosmic Horror , Guns , Male Protagonist , Tragedy , Philosophy

Persona 4 the Golden Animation

Also known as Persona4 the Golden ANIMATION.

Studio: A-1 Pictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Mystery , Sci-Fi , Supernatural

Spring. Far from the city, time flows peacefully in this rural town. As the cherry blossoms scatter in the wind, a young man named Yu Narukami steps off the train at Yasoinaba Station. Yu has come to this town, where his uncle lives, for family reasons; he will be transferring into the local high school, Yasogami High. And so begins his school life... The shopping mall after school. A series of murders taking place in town. The Midnight Channel, airing late at night.... What lies in store for Yu and his friends ‘this time around?



Tags: Gods , Urban Fantasy , Tsundere , Primarily Female Cast , Tomboy , School , Mopeds , Male Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Detective , Super Power , Slapstick , CGI , School Club , Cosmic Horror

PERSONA 3 THE MOVIE: #1 Spring of Birth

Also known as Persona 3 the Movie: #1 Spring of Birth.

Studio: AIC A.S.T.A. , Yomiko Advertising , Aniplex , Atlus , Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures , Movic
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Psychological , Sci-Fi , Supernatural

Terrible creatures lurk in the dark, preying on those who wander into the hidden hour that lies between one day and the next—the Dark Hour. A secret school club known as SEES defends humanity from horrors and disasters while working to solve the mystery of the Dark Hour once and for all.

A movie based on the 2006 RPG Persona 3, announced at the end of the Persona 4 movie, The Factor of Hope.

Tags: Male Protagonist , Gods , Cosmic Horror , Super Power , Urban Fantasy , Guns , Mythology , Robots , Demons , School , Philosophy , Kuudere , School Club , Tomboy , Trains

Bungou Stray Dogs: DEAD APPLE

Also known as Bungo Stray Dogs: DEAD APPLE.

Studio: bones
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Mystery , Supernatural

The film's story involves a mystery case of power users around the world suddenly committing suicide one after another, in all cases after a strange fog appears at the scene. At a request from Ango Sakaguchi, the Armed Detective Agency head out to investigate Tatsuhiko Shibusawa, a power user who calls himself "collector," and a man suspected of being tied to the incident.



Tags: Detective , Super Power , Urban Fantasy , Mafia , Anti-Hero , Male Protagonist , Crime , Seinen , Classic Literature , Police , Kuudere , Noir , Body Horror

Persona 4 the Animation: No One is Alone

Studio: Aniplex , AIC A.S.T.A. , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Mystery , Sci-Fi , Supernatural

New episode included with the 10th blu-ray volume. The episode will adapt the true ending from the original PS2 game.

Tags: School , Time Loop , Super Power , Tomboy

Tales of Phantasia: THE ANIMATION

Also known as Tales of Phantasia.

Studio: NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , Actas , Frontier Works
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy

Cless Alvein, a young swordsman from the town of Totus, along with his friend Mint Adnade, a healer with the talent of Mana, are sent back in time to defeat Dhaos, a sorcerer imprisoned by their parents decades ago. Along with the help of the archer Chester Barklight, the summoner Klarth F. Lester and the half-elf Arche Klaine, they seek to right the wrongs of Dhaos and return peace to the land. Based on the 1995 Super Famicom Game by NAMCO, "Tales of Phantasia."



Tags: Demons , Magic , Swordplay , Time Manipulation , War , Archery