Persona
A popular JRPG series that combines high school life simulation with supernatural dungeon crawling, where players summon mythological beings called Personas to battle shadows and explore psychological themes.
Category
Game
Release Year
1996
Origin
Japan
Tags
JRPGsupernaturalpsychologyhigh schoolmythologyturn-based combatsocial simulation
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Persona
Aliases
Not specified
Type
game
Release Year
1996
Status
Unknown
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Atlus
Publisher
Atlus, Sega
Original Work
game
Genre
JRPG, supernatural, psychology, high school, mythology, turn-based combat, social simulation
Content Information
Synopsis
A popular JRPG series that combines high school life simulation with supernatural dungeon crawling, where players summon mythological beings called Personas to battle shadows and explore psychological themes.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
Self-discovery and identity, Power of friendship and bonds, Confronting inner demons, Growing up and responsibility
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Video Games
main Series:5
spinoffs:Multiple fighting games, dancing games, Q series
platforms:PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, Mobile
latest Entry:Persona 5 Royal (2019)
Anime Adaptations
series:Multiple anime adaptations for Persona 3, 4, and 5
movies:Persona 3 movie tetralogy
studio:Various (A-1 Pictures, AIC ASTA)
Manga
adaptations:Multiple manga adaptations for each game
publishers:Various Japanese publishers
Commercial Information
Game Sales
Over 15 million copies worldwide (series total)
Revenue
Hundreds of millions in revenue
Merchandising
Extensive figures, clothing, music, accessories
Licensing
Global licensing for games and media
Economic Impact
Major franchise for Atlus/Sega
Market Reach
Worldwide audience across multiple platforms
Fan Culture
Fandom
Passionate global fanbase
Community Size
Large and active international community
Fan Creations
Fan art, cosplay, music covers, fan games
Conventions
Major presence at gaming and anime conventions
Online Communities
Active on Reddit, Twitter, Discord, and gaming forums
Cultural Impact
Influenced JRPG design and popularized social simulation elements
Historical Development
Creation
1996 - First Persona game released
Key Milestones
1996: Revelations: Persona released, 1999-2000: Persona 2 duology, 2006: Persona 3 revolutionizes the series, 2008: Persona 4 achieves mainstream success, 2016: Persona 5 becomes global phenomenon, 2019: Persona 5 Royal enhances the formula
Evolution
From niche SMT spin-off to mainstream JRPG franchise
Legacy
Defined modern JRPG conventions and social simulation gameplay
Related Links
atlus.com
persona5.jp
persona4.jp
www.enjoyip.com