PERSONA5 the Animation
Episodes
PERSONA5 the Animation - Episode 1
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! (Source: Official website)
Episode 1 Viewing Guide & Storyline Overview
Canon EpisodeYou are streaming PERSONA5 the Animation Episode 1 in full 1080p Ultra High Definition with English Subtitles and English Dubbed audio options. Episode 1 delivers critical plot developments, high-caliber fight sequences, and character evolutions crafted by top Japanese animation animators.
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Technical Stream & Anime Specifications
Verified Metadata- Japanese Title
- PERSONA5 the Animation
- Animation Studio
- CloverWorks
- Audio Codec
- Dual Audio AAC 192k (Sub/Dub)
- Video Resolution
- 1080p Ultra HD (60 FPS)
- Episode Duration
- 24 min / ep
- Broadcast Format
- TV • FINISHED
- Community Score
- 6.2 / 10
- Failover CDN
- Active Multi-Server CDN
Key Characters & Voice Cast (Seiyuu)
Official Voice Actors
Ann Takamaki
Ren Amamiya
Futaba Sakura
Gorou Akechi
Ryuuji Sakamoto
Yuusuke Kitagawa
Morgana
Makoto Niijima
Episode 1 Frequently Asked Questions
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When will the next episode release?
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