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{{Infobox video game
| title = Persona 5
| image = Persona 5 cover art.jpg
| alt = Artistic drawings of the main characters of the game, as featured on the retail box art
| developer = [[P-Studio]]
| publisher = {{Video game release|JP/NA|[[Atlus]]|PAL|[[Deep Silver]]|WW|[[Sega]] (''Royal'')}}
| director = {{Unbulleted list|[[Katsura Hashino]]|Daiki Ito (''Royal'')}}
| producer = {{Unbulleted list|Katsura Hashino|Kazuhisa Wada (''Royal'')}}
| designer = Katsura Hashino
| programmer = {{Unbulleted list|Yujiro Kosaka|Takahiro Nowatari (''Royal'')}}
| artist = {{Unbulleted list|Masayoshi Suto|[[Shigenori Soejima]]|Naoya Maeda|Mumon Usuda (''Royal'')}}
| writer = Shinji Yamamoto
| composer = [[Shoji Meguro]]
| series = ''[[Persona (series)|Persona]]''
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|[[PlayStation 3]]|[[PlayStation 4]]|[[Nintendo Switch]]|[[PlayStation 5]]|[[Windows]]|[[Xbox One]]|[[Xbox Series X/S]]}}
| released = {{collapsible list|title={{nobold|September 15, 2016}}|'''''Persona 5'''''|'''PS3''', '''PS4'''|{{Video game release|JP|September 15, 2016|WW|April 4, 2017}}|'''''Persona 5 Royal'''''|'''PS4'''|{{Video game release|JP|October 31, 2019|WW|March 31, 2020}}|'''NS''', '''PS5''', '''Win''', '''XBO''', '''XSX'''|{{Video game release|WW|October 21, 2022}}}}
| genre = [[Role-playing video game|Role-playing]], [[Social simulation game|social simulation]]
| modes = [[Single-player]]
}}
{{nihongo foot|'''''Persona 5'''''|ペルソナ5|Perusona Faibu|group=lower-alpha|lead=yes}} is a 2016 [[role-playing video game]] developed by [[P-Studio]] and published by [[Atlus]]. The game is the sixth installment in the ''[[Persona (series)|Persona]]'' series, itself a part of the larger ''[[Megami Tensei]]'' franchise. It was released for [[PlayStation 3]] and [[PlayStation 4]] in Japan in September 2016 and worldwide in April 2017. It was published by Atlus in Japan and North America, and by [[Deep Silver]] in [[PAL territories]]. An enhanced version featuring new content, {{nihongo foot|'''''Persona 5 Royal''''',|ペルソナ5 ザ・ロイヤル|Perusona Faibu Za Roiyaru|group=lower-alpha|lead=yes|known as ''Persona 5 the Royal'' in Japan}} was released for PlayStation 4 in Japan in October 2019 and worldwide in March 2020. It was published by Atlus in Japan and worldwide by its parent company [[Sega]]. ''Persona 5 Royal'' was later released for [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Windows]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Xbox Series X/S]] in October 2022.

Taking place in modern-day Tokyo, the story follows a high school student known by the codename [[Joker (Persona)|Joker]] who transfers to a new school after he is falsely accused of assault and put on [[probation]]. Over the course of a school year, he and other students awaken to a special power, becoming a group of secret vigilantes known as the [[Phantom Thieves of Hearts]]. They explore the Metaverse, a supernatural realm born from humanity's subconscious desires, to steal malevolent intent from the hearts of adults and change their hearts. As with previous games in the series, the party battles enemies known as Shadows using physical manifestations of their psyche known as [[Persona (series)#Personas|Personas]]. The game incorporates role-playing and [[dungeon crawl]]ing elements alongside [[Social simulation game|social simulation]] scenarios.

''Persona 5'' was developed by P-Studio, an internal development division within Atlus led at the time by game director and producer [[Katsura Hashino]]. Along with Hashino, returning staff from earlier ''Persona'' games included character designer [[Shigenori Soejima]] and music composer [[Shoji Meguro]]. Preparatory work began during the development of ''[[Persona 4]]'', with full development beginning after the release of ''[[Catherine (video game)|Catherine]]'' in 2011. First announced in 2013, ''Persona 5'' was delayed from its original late 2014 release date due to being unfinished. Its themes revolve around attaining freedom from the limitations of modern society: the story was strongly inspired by [[picaresque fiction]], and the party's Personas were based on literary outlaws and rebels.

''Persona 5'' has been cited as one of the [[greatest video games of all time]], with praise for its visual presentation, gameplay, story, and music. Including ''Royal'', ''Persona 5'' sold over {{nowrap|7.2 million}} copies by April 2023, making it the best-selling title in the ''Megami Tensei'' franchise. Several pieces of related media have also been produced, including four spin-off games—''[[Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight|Dancing in Starlight]]'', ''[[Persona 5 Strikers]]'', ''[[Persona 5 Tactica]]'', and ''[[Persona 5: The Phantom X]]''—as well as manga and [[Persona 5: The Animation|anime adaptations]]. The game's cast has also appeared in other games, with Joker appearing as a playable character in the 2018 crossover fighting game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.

== Gameplay ==
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''Persona 5'' is a [[role-playing video game]] where the player takes on the role of a male high school student, codenamed [[Joker (Persona)|Joker]], who lives out a single year while attending school in modern-day Tokyo. The game is governed by a day-night cycle and weather systems that determine general behavior, similar to a [[social simulation game]]. The year is punctuated by scripted and random events as Joker attends school, and outside of school he can have part-time jobs, pursue leisure activities, or create battle items.<ref name="RPGgameplay" /><ref name="GemCharactersB" /><ref name="P5FamGameplay" /><ref name="PolyGameplay" /> Joker's activities in the real world affect his social [[Statistic (role-playing games)|statistics]]; increasing these values grants additional activities and options.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donaldson |first=Alex |date=October 17, 2022 |title=Persona 5 Royal Stats guide: Increase Knowledge, Guts, Proficiency, Kindness, and Charm fast |url=https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/13328-persona-5-royal-stats-guide-increase-knowledge-guts-proficiency-kindness-and-charm-fast |access-date=2023-10-18 |website=RPG Site |language=en}}</ref> When in the real world, Joker can develop character relationships known as "Confidants"; an evolution of the "Social Link" system from ''[[Persona 3]]'' and ''[[Persona 4]]''. With this system, he can converse with and improve his relationship with other characters he meets, with some leading to possible romances. Improving Confidant ranks with [[Party (role-playing games)|party]] members unlocks various abilities for use in combat.<ref name="P5FamGameplay"/> Improving ranks with non-party Confidants grants other bonuses, such as access to new equipment or boosting [[experience point]] gains.<ref name="P5FamGameplay"/>

Alongside the normal school life is [[dungeon crawl]]ing gameplay of two different types within a realm called the Metaverse: story-specific dungeons called Palaces and a randomly-generated dungeon called Mementos. Both are populated by Shadows, physical manifestations of suppressed psyches modeled after mythological and religious figures. Within the dungeons of Mementos, the party can fulfill [[Quest (video games)|quests]] received from Confidants and other [[non-player character]]s.<ref name="RPGgameplay"/><ref name="P5FamGameplay"/><ref name="PolyGameplay"/><ref name="SilGameplayPersonas"/> While navigating, the party can use stealth to avoid enemy Shadows, and some areas hold puzzles that can be solved using Joker's "Third Eye" ability,<ref name="P5FamBattle"/> which highlights interactable objects and enemy strength.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-04-03 |title=5 Tips I Wish I Knew before Starting Persona 5 |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/13951-6-tips-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-persona-5 |access-date=2023-10-16 |website=GameRevolution |language=en-US}}</ref> Throughout Palaces are locations known as "Safe Rooms", where the player can [[Saved game|save their game]] and [[fast travel]] to other safe rooms within the Palace.<ref name="HCGReview"/>

As with previous entries in the series, the game uses a [[Turns, rounds and time-keeping systems in games#Turn-based|turn-based]] combat system. Battles can be initiated when the party runs into an enemy, or they can launch an ambush and gain an advantage in battle. In battle, the party has weapons and can summon Personas: manifestations of the main characters' inner psyche that are used mainly for special attacks.<ref name="PolyGameplay"/><ref name="P5FamBattle"/><ref name="GemDetails"/> If a character strikes an enemy's weakness, they knock the enemy down and are awarded an additional turn.<ref name="GSpotReview"/> If all enemies are knocked down, a "Hold Up" is triggered, during which the party can launch a devastating "All-Out Attack", demand money or items, or convince a selected Shadow to become one of Joker's Personas.<ref name="RPGamerReview"/><ref name="RPGFanReview"/> Party members are knocked out when they lose all of their [[Health (game terminology)|health points]], and the game ends if Joker is knocked out.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hamilton |first=Kirk |date=2017-04-04 |title=Persona 5: The Kotaku Review |url=https://kotaku.com/persona-5-the-kotaku-review-1793752909 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=[[Kotaku]] |language=en}}</ref>

New Personas can be gained from battle through successful negotiation, and different Persona types are represented through different arcana linked to Confidant links. Personas can be combined, or "fused" within the Velvet Room, a realm Joker visits throughout the story.<ref name="SilGameplayPersonas"/><ref name="PSeriesInfo"/> In the Velvet Room, Personas can be fused through the "Guillotine" fusion process, with the resultant Persona inheriting skills and stats from its parents. More skills are passed on depending on how many skills a Persona has, and the strength of the resulting Persona depends on how advanced its associated Confidant link is.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=2016-08-16 |title=Persona 5 introduces Mementos Dungeon, Persona Fusion |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2016/08/persona-5-introduces-mementos-dungeon-persona-fusion |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US}}</ref> Personas can be sacrificed by "Hanging" to grant experience points to another Persona or by being sent to the "Electric Chair" to create a high-end item. A Persona can also be sent into "Solitary Confinement" for multiple days to undergo intensive training and gain additional skills quicker than normal.<ref name="SilGameplayPersonas"/><ref name=":0" />

Minor multiplayer elements are incorporated through the "Thieves Guild" feature, where players can see what activities other players did during any given day or aid other players in the Metaverse.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Tamoor |first1=Hussain |last2=James |first2=Lucy |date=April 5, 2017 |title=9 Essential Persona 5 Tips You Should Know Before Starting |url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/9-essential-persona-5-tips-you-should-know-before-/2900-1183/ |access-date=2023-10-18 |website=[[GameSpot]] |language=en-US}}</ref><!-- Maybe use? <ref name="P5FamGameplay"/> -->

==Synopsis==
===Setting and characters===
{{Main|Characters of Persona 5}}
''Persona 5'' takes place within the ''Persona'' universe, revolving around a group of high school students who harness Personas, physical manifestations of their inner psyche.<ref name="GIpersona"/> The story begins in April "20XX (2016)" and spans roughly a year. It is set in modern-day Tokyo and features several real-world locations, including [[Akihabara]], [[Shinjuku]], and [[Shibuya]].<ref name="P5year"/> A major setting throughout the game is Shujin Academy, a high school that the protagonist attends.<ref name="GemCharactersB"/><ref name="FamTokyo"/><ref name="GemCharactersA"/> The second major location is the "Metaverse", a supernatural realm consisting of the physical manifestations of humanity's subconscious desires. In the Metaverse, people with corrupted desires form their own unique "Palace," which is modeled after their distorted perception of a place in the real world, along with a Shadow version of themselves (their true self) possessing a "Treasure" symbolic of their desires.<ref name="FamTokyo"/><ref name="P5persona"/><ref name="PMythDetail"/> Returning from earlier entries is the Velvet Room, a place that exists for the growth of Persona users and shifts appearance depending on the current guest; in ''Persona 5'', it takes the form of a prison.<ref name="PSeriesInfo"/>

The [[player character]] is a [[silent protagonist]], a commonplace feature in the ''Persona'' series, codenamed [[Joker (Persona)|Joker]]. He becomes the leader of a vigilante group known as the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, who change the hearts of criminals and other malevolent people through the Metaverse.<ref name="GemCharactersA"/><ref name="GIinterview"/> He is joined by school delinquent [[Ryuji Sakamoto]], fashion model [[Ann Takamaki]], and Morgana, a mysterious cat-like creature. As the game progresses, the group recruits more members, including art prodigy [[Yusuke Kitagawa]], student council president [[Makoto Niijima]], [[hikikomori]] computer hacker [[Futaba Sakura]], and cultured corporate heiress [[Haru Okumura]].<ref name="GemCharactersB"/><ref name="GemCharactersA"/><ref name="GIinterview"/> Also interacting with Joker are high school detective [[Goro Akechi]], public prosecutor and Makoto's older sister Sae Niijima, and [[Igor (Persona)|Igor]] and his two assistants Caroline and Justine, who are residents of the Velvet Room.<ref name="GemCharactersB"/><ref name="KotakuLysis"/>

===Plot===
Much of the story is told through flashbacks while Sae Niijima interrogates the protagonist. After preventing an assault, he is framed for assaulting the man responsible and put on [[probation]] for a year, resulting in expulsion from his school. He is sent to Tokyo to stay with family friend Sojiro Sakura and attend Shujin Academy during his year-long probation. After his arrival, he is drawn into the Velvet Room, where Igor, alongside his assistants, Caroline and Justine, warns him that he must be rehabilitated to avoid future ruin and grants him access to a supernatural mobile app. This leads him into the Metaverse and the Palace of the school's abusive gym teacher and volleyball coach [[Suguru Kamoshida]], along with a fellow student, Ryuji Sakamoto, who had been labeled as a troublemaker due to having been provoked by Kamoshida into assaulting him. After the protagonist and Ryuji are captured by the corrupt manifestation of Kamoshida, also known as his Shadow Self, he awakens to his Persona, Arsène, to save Ryuji from being executed. The two escape to the lower levels of the Palace, where they meet Morgana, a mysterious, small cat-like creature who knows much about the Palaces. Morgana informs the protagonist of the ability to change wicked people's hearts by stealing their "Treasure," the emotional root of their behavior and desires, from the Palaces ruled by their Shadow selves. The protagonist assumes the codename Joker and, together with Morgana, Ryuji, and Ann Takamaki, another fellow student whose friend had been sexually assaulted by the teacher, reforms Kamoshida.

The group forms the Phantom Thieves of Hearts to steal corruption from the hearts of adults to reform the city, and slowly learns of a broader conspiracy to influence the hearts of Tokyo. They are joined along the way by Yusuke Kitagawa, an art student whom they help to reform his corrupt teacher, Ichiryusai Madarame; Sae's sister Makoto, the president of the school's student council who is assigned to spy on them but joins after being blackmailed by a criminal, Junya Kaneshiro, who they also reform; Sojiro's adopted daughter Futaba Sakura, who became depressed after the conspiracy murdered her mother and blamed her using a forged suicide note; and Haru Okumura, a corporate heiress who rebels against her billionaire father, Kunikazu Okumura, and his attempts to control her life and mistreatment of his employees. Over time, the Phantom Thieves attract the attention of the public and the police, including Sae and celebrity junior detective Goro Akechi.

However, the Phantom Thieves' popularity plummets after a masked assassin frames them for the death of Haru's father. While pursuing the conspiracy, Akechi joins the group and convinces them to change Sae's heart. After infiltrating Sae's Palace, Joker is captured by the police, and Sae interrogates him despite being removed from the case, at which point the story comes full-circle. Joker convinces Sae of the truth. Akechi is revealed to be the assassin and attempts to kill Joker, but the Phantom Thieves use the Metaverse to fake Joker's death. Aided by Sae and Sojiro, the Phantom Thieves go undercover and learn the conspiracy's leader is politician Masayoshi Shido, who was the one who framed and pressed charges against Joker. He has been using Akechi's Metaverse ability to remove obstacles in his path toward becoming Prime Minister and imposing his reforms on Japan. When the Phantom Thieves infiltrate Shido's Palace, they face Akechi, who reveals himself as Shido's illegitimate son and that his collusion with him was part of a plan to get revenge on Shido for abandoning him and his late mother. Once defeated, Akechi sacrifices himself to protect the Phantom Thieves from a group of enemies (including Shido's cognition of Akechi himself) and allow them to defeat Shido. Despite Shido's arrest and confession, the public's opinion of him remains unchanged, and Shido may be released due to the manipulation of the public by his allies.

The Phantom Thieves infiltrate the depths of Mementos, the Palace of everyone's hearts, to steal the Treasure at its core, believing that changing the general public's hearts will cause them to realize and accept the truth. Inside, they discover that the public is in chaos and has chosen to give up their autonomy. The Phantom Thieves are ejected from Mementos by the Treasure itself, manifested as the Holy Grail, and vanish after the Metaverse merges with reality. Upon awakening in the Velvet Room, Igor proclaims Joker has failed to prevent the ruin and orders Caroline and Justine to execute him. Thanks to Joker, Caroline and Justine regain their memories and integrate into Lavenza, their proper form. Lavenza reveals that the Igor in the Velvet Room until this point is actually [[Yaldabaoth]], the God of Control, who imprisoned the actual Igor. Yaldabaoth, the Holy Grail made sentient, was created from humanity's wish to give up control and be free from suffering. Through a wager made with Igor over humanity's goals, Yaldabaoth had given Joker and Akechi their abilities to see the influence of their actions on society while steering the wager in his favor.

Yaldabaoth offers Joker to return the world to its previous state at the cost of the world's freedom. If Joker accepts the offer, an alternate ending happens where the Phantom Thieves return to fame at the cost of humanity's free will. If Joker rejects the offer, he reunites with the rest of the Phantom Thieves in the Velvet Room, and attempt to fight Yaldabaoth again, and as his confidants rally the support of the people, they rebel against Yaldabaoth's control and allow Joker to awaken his ultimate Persona, Satanael, to destroy Yaldabaoth and the Metaverse. After Yaldabaoth's defeat, Joker turns himself in to the police for Shido to be prosecuted. While Joker is incarcerated, the rest of the Phantom Thieves and his confidants help secure evidence of his innocence in the assault charge, leading to his conviction being overturned. By spring, Joker's friends drive him back to his hometown.

====''Royal''====
In ''Persona 5 Royal'', two new characters interact with the Phantom Thieves: [[Kasumi Yoshizawa]], an accomplished gymnast who transferred to Shujin Academy the same time as Joker, and Takuto Maruki, a counsellor hired by the school after Kamoshida is exposed. Kasumi awakens to her Persona after discovering a new Palace in Odaiba with Joker. Maruki, in turn, talks to each of the Phantom Thieves throughout the main story and learns their deepest wishes and regrets via their counselling sessions with him. After defeating Yaldabaoth, a still-living Akechi turns himself over to Sae in Joker's place. At the beginning of the following year, Joker finds reality distorted; Akechi was released without reason, and each Phantom Thief has had their deepest wish granted, including some deceased people being brought back to life. Joker, Akechi, and Kasumi investigate the Palace in Odaiba and learn that its owner is Maruki, who is revealed to be a Persona-user that can alter reality by forcefully changing people's cognitions. After Yaldabaoth's defeat, Maruki took control over Mementos and is determined to create a world where everyone's dreams become reality. Though hesitant at first, Maruki, at the groups insistence reveals that "Kasumi" is actually her twin sister Sumire, who had been unknowingly impersonating her to cope with the former's death due to the influence of Maruki's powers. Maruki gives Joker time to choose whether to accept his idealized reality. Joker reminds the Phantom Thieves and Sumire of the strength and growth they gained from their real lives, and they agree to change Maruki's heart before the altered reality becomes permanent.

Joker later learns from Maruki that Akechi is alive in the altered reality because of Joker's desire to save him, and that whether Akechi lives depends on Joker accepting Maruki's world. Akechi convinces Joker to refuse the offer, stating he would rather disappear as himself, than live under Maruki's control. The Phantom Thieves then defeat Maruki the following day, and reality returns to normal. With Akechi gone, Joker finds himself back in prison as he was meant to be before reality was altered, but as with the original game's story, he is cleared and released thanks to his friends and allies. At their final meeting, having reflected on their rejection of Maruki's reality, each member chooses to pursue their own futures, and make their wishes come true under their own power. On the day he is due to return home, Joker escapes tailing government agents with help from both the Phantom Thieves and a reformed Maruki, who is now a taxi driver. At the station, Sumire finds him and bids him farewell. A [[post-credits scene]] achieved by reaching Rank 8 of Akechi's Confidant before November 17<ref>{{Cite news |last=Stockdale |first=Henry |date=2022-10-20 |title=How to unlock the Third Semester in Persona 5 Royal |language=en |work=Eurogamer.net |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/how-unlock-third-semester-persona-5-royal-7022 |access-date=2023-11-02}}</ref> shows a person resembling Akechi passing by the window on Joker's train ride home.

Similarly to the original game, an alternate ending happens should Joker choose to accept the idealized reality, instead of resisting and attempting to change Maruki's heart. The ending shows the other Phantom Thieves, including Akechi and Sumire, who is now "Kasumi" permanently, who are seemingly unaware of the true nature of reality, while Joker appears uncomfortable and unsure of his actions.

==Development==
The game was developed by P-Studio, an internal development studio within Atlus dedicated to handling the ''Persona'' series. Preparatory development began in 2008 following the release of ''[[Persona 4]]'', with full development beginning following the release of ''[[Catherine (video game)|Catherine]]'' in 2011.<ref name="KotakuPersonaA"/><ref name="RPGSinterview"/><ref name="AndriaPersonaA"/><ref name="CGMagInterview"/> Development lasted five years.<ref name="PersonaBlog"/><ref name="4Gstory"/> Series director [[Katsura Hashino]] was only fully involved in development after ''Catherine'' was finished, later calling the latter game a test for the next ''Persona'' game's development. ''Persona 5'' would be Hashino's last game in the series as the leader of P-Studio, as he would afterwards form a separate internal team called Studio Zero.<ref name="P5studioA"/><ref name="P5studioB"/> When production started, the staff consisted of around 40 people. During full production, this number expanded to 70 with 15 planners, 15 programmers, and between 30 and 45 designers. These included lead designer Naoya Maeda, who had previously done modeling work for the ''[[Trauma Center (video game series)|Trauma Center]]'' series. The general development was a challenge for the team, as they intentionally changed their development structure due to the more powerful hardware they were working with.<ref name="CGMagInterview"/>

While the final game retains the turn-based battle system from earlier entries, one of the early design drafts was for an action-based system incorporating real-time elements foreign to the series. This idea was ultimately scrapped, but real-time command elements were introduced into the battle system, allowing the gameplay to evolve without extensive changes to the core system.<ref name="PSblogHashino"/> One major new addition was unique dungeons with locked layouts as opposed to the predominantly randomly generated dungeons of previous ''Persona'' games. This was done to better emulate the game's themes and provide veteran players with something different.<ref name="USGp5Interview"/> A returning feature from both earlier ''Persona'' games and the mainline ''[[Megami Tensei]]'' series was Negotiation. As it was considered a key part of the overall franchise by fans, Hashino decided to reintroduce it after being absent from the previous two mainline entries. The Negotiation system for ''Persona 5'' was tied into the origins of Shadows as suppressed psyches within the Collective Unconscious. The "Hold Up" function was inspired by scenes in films where the antagonist would hold people at gunpoint and make demands. These functions were incorporated due to the game being in part a celebration of the series' history.<ref name="4Gstory"/> In-game weather and environmental elements were all designed to reflect the real world. Dungeon layout was split into three distinct types: the Tokyo overworld environments, "institutions" such as Joker's high school, and dungeon environments.<ref name="CGMagInterview"/> Some segments take control away from the player aside from limited dialogue choices; this was chosen as it reflects the controlled environment of Japanese high schoolers.<ref name="P5hashinoUI"/>

While ''Catherine'' used the third-party [[Gamebryo]] [[game engine]], ''Persona 5'' uses a specially-created engine. Hashino believed that the new engine would make rendering their ideas much easier, although it would result in a long wait by fans for the game.<ref name="AndriaPersonaA"/><ref name="CathBryon"/> The event scene software was also developed internally by Atlus, with an estimated 1,160 scenes being included in the final game. The tools for developing and handling them were greatly expanded over the previous two entries so as to better utilize the more advanced hardware.<ref name="CGMagInterview"/> Character modeling, in general, was handled with a specially-developed cel-shader which helped properly translate the character designs into the game, while also allowing for easy adjustment of shaders and lighting effects during fine-tuning.<ref name="CGMagInterview"/> The characters were originally rendered realistically like in ''Catherine'', but the team felt that it was "wrong" for the ''Persona'' series. With this in mind, the team did some trial and error before finding a style that satisfied them, doing something similar for the interface and menu design.<ref name="P5magazine"/> In contrast to ''Persona 4'', which has a general deformed look due to the PlayStation 2's hardware limitations on the variety of body shapes, the technology available to the team for ''Persona 5'' enabled unique customization for all relevant character models. Two different models were used for members of the main cast: a detailed model for real-time cutscenes, and a general-use model for general event scenes and gameplay.<ref name="CGMagInterview"/> ''Persona 5'' marked the first time a large number of Personas had been rendered in high definition, something which proved a grueling challenge for the team.<ref name="GemDetails"/>

===Story and themes===
The original story concept was written by Hashino, while the scenario was co-written by Shinji Yamamoto and Yuichiro Tanaka.<ref name="P5credits"/><ref name="Persona5Maniacus"/> The initial concept was for a storyline that diverged from the established paths of ''Persona 3'' and ''4'', with "self-discovery" and "journey" being its keywords.<ref name="PSblogHashino"/> Originally using the concept of a [[Backpacking (travel)|backpacking trip]] around the world as a framing device for the story, Hashino decided to refocus on Japan in the wake of the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]].<ref name="4Gstory"/> More specifically, it has been noted that the Japanese government's actions in response to the earthquake and tsunami's fallout, along with Japanese citizens' reactions to how the government acted during that time, may have served as partial influences on the game's themes.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-real-world-problems-behind-persona-5|title=The Real-World Problems Behind Persona 5|last=McCarthy|first=Caty|date=May 5, 2017|website=USgamer|language=en|access-date=June 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603100720/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-real-world-problems-behind-persona-5|archive-date=June 3, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Following that crisis and seeing how people were bonding in the face of it, Hashino decided to have the story take place solely in Japan, with the journeying being done through the ever-shifting Palaces.<ref name="PSblogHashino"/> Ultimately, the story's central concepts were inspired by equivalent social changes he saw in modern society, particularly in Japan.<ref name="PMythDetail" /> Hashino also described the central theme of the game as being about freedom and how the characters attain it.<ref name="Persona5Theme"/> He wanted to make the game more "thematically approachable" for newcomers to the series, and to be an emotional experience that left its audience with a strong sense of [[catharsis]] and the inspiration to take on problems in their lives.<ref name="Persona5Theme"/><ref name="SilCath"/>

The narrative of ''Persona 5'' was designed like an omnibus, with the antagonists pursued by the party changing regularly.<ref name="P5persona"/> The development team has cited three main stories as inspiration, the Chinese novel ''[[Water Margin]]'', the Japanese crime movie ''Hakuchuu no Shikaku'', and the Spanish novel ''[[Lazarillo de Tormes]]''.<ref name="PMinspiration"/> Furthermore, the setting and style was compared to [[Picaresque novel|picaresque fiction]]; the team originally asked the question of how a character like [[Lupin III (character)|Lupin III]] might win appeal in modern society.<ref name="GemHashino"/> This picaresque theme was carried over into the aesthetics of Persona fusion and sacrifice, which were themed after styles of capital punishment.<ref name="SilGameplayPersonas"/> Having a more "stereotypical" theme enabled the team to create surprising story developments, mixing contemporary drama with the setting of the ''Persona'' series. The series' recurring motif of "masks" was used more overtly in the game's plot than previous entries as well,<ref name="SilP5Fam"/> and the game's main locations were based heavily on their real-world counterparts.<ref name="P5FamGameplay"/>

The main characters, according to Hashino, share a mindset that they "no longer have a place where they belong in society", though the events of the game give them a sense of belonging.<ref name="GIinterview"/> Hashino stated that while the last few games were about the protagonists chasing the antagonists, ''Persona 5'' would instead more prominently feature the antagonists and phenomena caused by them chasing the protagonists during the latter's activities. The characters have been described as "juvenile academics,"<ref name="GemHashino"/> with their activities as thieves being part of the way they break from societal norms and express themselves. Adhering with this concept, the game's main aim was to show the characters finding the courage to go outside the normal limits of society as set by previous generations.<ref name="GemHashino"/> In contrast to previous ''Persona'' casts, the party of ''Persona 5'' willingly embrace the unfolding unusual events in their role of masked vigilantes rather than being dragged into them.<ref name="GIinterview"/> The cast was originally going to be larger with character Hifumi Togo becoming a Phantom Thief, but as the story was already very large, she was relegated to an optional role as part of the Confidant system.<ref name="PSCsecrets"/> Technological advances such as smartphones and the use of social media were integrated into both the story and gameplay due to their growing prevalence in modern society and how the public responds to real-world scandals.<ref name="P5hashinoUI"/><ref name=":5" />

The characters' initial Personas ([[Arsène Lupin|Arsène]], [[William Kidd|Captain Kidd]], [[Carmen (novella)|Carmen]], [[Zorro]], [[Ishikawa Goemon|Goemon]], [[Pope Joan|Johanna]], [[Necronomicon]], [[Milady de Winter|Milady]], [[Robin Hood]], and [[Cendrillon]]) were themed after outlaws and picaresque heroes to reflect the function and dominant suppressed passions forming the Palace, and also represent aspects of their owners' personalities.<ref name="GemCharactersB"/><ref name="GemCharactersA"/><ref name="P5persona"/><ref name="GIinterview"/><ref name="Persona5Artbook"/> Joker's initial Persona was originally the German demon [[Mephistopheles]], but was changed to Arsène as the latter character better fit the game's themes.<ref name="PSCsecrets"/> The cast's ultimate Personas ([[Satan]]ael, [[Monkey King|Seiten Taisei]], [[Hecate]], [[Mercury (mythology)|Mercurius]], [[Susanoo-no-Mikoto|Kamu Susano-o]], [[Anat]], [[Prometheus]], [[Astarte]], [[Loki]] and [[Freyja|Vanadis]]) were based on mythical beings who act as tricksters or rebels.<ref name="Persona5Maniacus"/><ref name="Persona5Artbook"/> The three main inspirations behind Joker's alter ego were [[Arsène Lupin]], [[The Fiend with Twenty Faces]], and Japanese outlaw hero Ishikawa Goemon.<ref name="PMinspiration"/> The name of Joker's high school, "Shujin", was chosen because it was a [[homonym]] of {{nihongo|''Shūjin''|囚人}}, the Japanese word for "prisoner".<ref name="KotakuPersonaB"/> Following a trend from earlier entries, the Velvet Room assistants are named after characters from the novel ''[[Frankenstein]]'' by [[Mary Shelley]].<ref name="PSeriesInfo"/>

The use of adults as antagonists was a more overt expression of narrative elements previously explored in ''Persona 4''. The relation to police activities was also carried over from ''Persona 4'', but this time with the role of protagonists and antagonists reversed.<ref name="PSblogHashino" /> Several writers have highlighted the parallels between the game's various antagonists with real incidents and figures in different sectors of Japanese society (e.g. political, corporate, academic), and how the game's story and characters serve as social commentary on life in Japan.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-05-12/the-real-japan-behind-persona-5/.116021|title=The Real Japan Behind Persona 5|last=Gay|first=Elliot|date=May 12, 2017|website=Anime News Network|language=en|access-date=June 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630013134/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-05-12/the-real-japan-behind-persona-5/.116021|archive-date=June 30, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The game's villains and protagonists were also constructed to be parallels of each other, both groups being misfits trying to shape a world they saw as unsatisfactory or corrupted. This was intended to create moral ambiguity about the Phantom Thieves' actions, causing the player to question their concept of justice and their mission as a whole.<ref name="4Gstory" /> In addition, the way a vocal minority online could draw attention to and shift public opinion on events and scandals in the news was cited as an inspiration for the ambiguous nature of the Phantom Thieves' actions.<ref name="USGp5Interview" />

===Art design===
The art director was Masayoshi Suto, whose most notable work on earlier games included the [[user interface]] (UI) displays.<ref name="FamMusicArt"/> [[Shigenori Soejima]], who had worked on the last two main-series ''Persona'' games, returned as character designer.<ref name= "P5magazine"/> The art design reflects the picaresque theme aimed for by the rest of the team.<ref name="FamMusicArt"/> Aesthetically, the team felt that they were picking up where ''Persona 4'' left off. Its styling presentation was an unintentional reflection on the hurdles the team needed to overcome during development.<ref name= "P5magazine"/> The teaser image used for the game's announcement was designed to convey a sense of the main characters' being chained down by the rules of the modern world.<ref name="GematsuFreedom"/> Soejima designed the logo to convey the high-speed existences of the young cast, while elements such as Joker's Persona Arsène were designed to appear old-fashioned by comparison. This presented challenges as Soejima needed to balance this with a strong sense of style.<ref name="GemDetails"/>

Soejima was working on prospective designs for the game while ''Persona 4'' was still in development, with his designs evolving as the story for ''Persona 5'' came together.<ref name="RPGSinterview"/> The first character sketches were submitted in 2012.<ref name="AndriaPersonaB"/> Soejima worked closely with Hashino so the characters and environments reflected the game's themes.<ref name="Persona5Theme"/> Due to being high school students, Soejima found it difficult to make each main character's uniform design distinctive, so he expressed their individuality through their thief costumes.<ref name="Meguro/Soejima"/> Joker's design was cited by Soejima as his most challenging recent work. Joker needed to both convey a taste of the game's overall art style and to act as an avatar for the player. As the main theme and narrative of ''Persona 5'' revolved around crime and vigilantes triggered by Joker voluntarily choosing that path, Soejima needed to convey this while allowing the character to suit whatever dialogue choices the player decided upon. Due to these difficulties, Joker was given multiple designs in a trial and error process to find the best one. As the "phantom thief" premise was a common stereotype in fiction, Soejima initially drew Joker and the main cast in a style similar to [[shōnen manga]], but these designs were scrapped as they clashed with the ''Persona'' series' realistic aesthetics. As with previous entries, the protagonist is a silent character, so Soejima had to work out a way Joker could communicate without dialogue. His solution was to imagine him as the type of person who made plans but did not share them with others.<ref name="FamSoejima"/> The Persona designs, being based on characters from literature, were intended to evoke both familiarity and surprise from players. Once the names were chosen, Soejima designed the Personas based on that character.<ref name="Meguro/Soejima"/> The main aim for the game's environments was to create a sense of realism, with its version of Tokyo being modeled after real world locations.<ref name="FamMusicArt"/><ref>{{cite web|last1=Ashcraft|first1=Brian|title=Persona 5's In-Game Locations Compared To The Real World|url=https://kotaku.com/persona-5s-in-game-locations-compared-to-the-real-world-1787125885|website=Kotaku|date=April 10, 2017 |access-date=January 27, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031184625/https://kotaku.com/persona-5s-in-game-locations-compared-to-the-real-world-1787125885|archive-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref>

As the team considered previous ''Persona'' games to be "fun" but not well marketed, the UI was designed in such a way as to attract a larger, more mainstream audience.<ref name="P5cedecUI"/> When creating the UI, Hashino wanted to demonstrate how a shift in perspective could alter a dull life into an exciting one in the context of the story. Early UI designs were so "aggressively animated" that it obscured what was happening in the game. As a result, the animations were toned down and text orientation was altered, toning down the UI's graphical elements to present a balance between user-friendliness and style.<ref name="P5hashinoUI"/> Following the respective thematic coloring of ''Persona 3'' and ''4''{{'s}} blue and yellow, ''Persona 5'' uses red, which was chosen to evoke a harsh feeling.<ref name="P5cedecUI"/><ref name="GematsuFreedom"/> Because of this, Suto tested multiple font colors until settling on black and white, as it stood out best against it.<ref name="FamMusicArt"/> Rather than the use of sub-colors like earlier entries, the UI uses only the primary red, black and white colors aside from health and magic point meters, with the menus using a special moving 3D model of Joker which changes position depending on the selected menu.<ref name="P5cedecUI"/>

The game's animated [[cutscene]]s were produced by [[Production I.G]] and Domerica, and were directed and supervised by Toshiyuki Kono.<ref name="GemDetails"/><ref name="Domerica"/> Kono was contacted three and a half years before the game's completion by Hashino. Faced with the project, Kono felt a great deal of pressure in his role. ''Persona 5'' was the first time Production I.G had worked on the series, though many staff at the studio were fans. Despite this, the studio did not change their standard animation process, focusing on characters as they had done for many of their previous projects. The most important part of the cutscenes was getting the character's expressions right, particularly when it came to the general-mute protagonist. The animated opening sequence was directed by [[Sayo Yamamoto]].<ref name="P5FamIG"/> The concept behind the characters figure skating around the environment was done as a visual symbolization of the overall theme of breaking free of an oppressive force, and was similar to her work in ''[[Yuri on Ice]]''.<ref name="GemDetails"/> The scene where Joker first summons his Persona was requested by Atlus to appear "wild", which was difficult as Joker's purpose is as an extension of the player. The blue flame effects related to the Persona were not created with CGI, but hand-drawn by the animators. All the anime cutscenes together were estimated to consist of over an hour of footage.<ref name="P5FamIG"/>

===Music===
The score was composed, performed, and produced by series sound director [[Shoji Meguro]].<ref name="P5liners"/> Further contributions, among other general sound design, was handled by Toshiki Konishi, Kenichi Tsuchiya, Atsushi Kitajoh, and Ryota Kozuka; all of them having previously worked on the series as well.<ref name="FamMusicArt"/><ref name="P5liners"/><ref name="P5Album"/> Meguro was given full creative freedom to work on the soundtrack and over a roughly three-year period produced about 80% of the total tracks.<ref name="Meguro/Soejima"/> Seven tracks were performed in English by Lyn (Full Name: Lyn Inaizumi), a [[jazz]] and [[soul music]] singer.<ref name="P5liners"/><ref name="P5Album"/><ref name="LynTwitter"/> Her first performance in a video game, Lyn claimed that the most difficult part of her contributions was performing a rap segment in the opening theme, "Wake Up, Get Up, Get Out There".<ref name="PSCmusic"/> The lyrics were written by Benjamin Franklin, while the ending song, "Hoshi To Bokura To", had lyrics written in Japanese by Shigeo Komori.<ref name="P5liners"/>

To express the game's mood, Meguro incorporated strong [[acid jazz]] elements into the score.<ref name="SilComposer"/> He also wanted to make the music sound more realistic than previous entries, aiming to match the visuals.<ref name="Meguro/Soejima"/> Meguro also changed the way the music flowed when compared to the last two ''Persona'' games. Instead of the opening and ending themes being conglomerates of the overall score, he described the entire score as a single continuous work. A recurring musical element was described as a "[[Solmization|do-la]]" syllable; the opening uses "so la re mi" on strings as a hook, which then leads into the "do-la" syllable for other tracks, including the normal battle theme. While he was creating the music, Meguro received positive comments from Hashino when he made early tracks created for an internal demo.<ref name="FamMusicArt"/>

A three-disc soundtrack was released in Japan by Mastard Records on January 17, 2017.<ref name="P5Album"/> Upon its debut, the album reached fifth on the [[Oricon]] charts with sales of over 29,000.<ref name="P5OSToricon"/> The album features 110 tracks with commentary from the sound team, while the cover and [[liner note]] artwork were designed by Soejima.<ref name="P5AlbumInfo"/> In addition to the soundtrack, a 19-track disc featuring a selection of the game's main themes, ''Persona 5: Sounds of the Rebellion'', was released as part of the North American and European collector's edition bundle.<ref name="P5Album"/> The complete soundtrack later received a localized English release on [[iTunes]] on April 18, 2017, and on vinyl later that year by [[iam8bit]].<ref name="P5ostItunes"/><ref>{{cite web|last1=Arif|first1=Shabana|title=Persona 5's complete soundtrack is available to pre-order on vinyl as a 6 LP deluxe edition for $175|url=https://www.vg247.com/2017/05/01/persona-5s-complete-soundtrack-is-available-to-pre-order-on-vinyl-as-a-6-lp-deluxe-edition-for-175/|website=VG24/7|date=May 2017|access-date=January 2, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102141737/https://www.vg247.com/2017/05/01/persona-5s-complete-soundtrack-is-available-to-pre-order-on-vinyl-as-a-6-lp-deluxe-edition-for-175/|archive-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref>

==Release==
[[File:Sega promotional models and Persona 5 title, Taipei Game Show 20170123.jpg|thumb|''Persona 5'' being promoted at the 2017 Taipei Game Show]]

''Persona 5'' was first announced with a teaser trailer in November 2013, alongside spin-off games ''[[Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth]]'', ''[[Persona 4: Dancing All Night]]'', and the [[PlayStation 3]] [[Porting|port]] of ''[[Persona 4 Arena Ultimax]]''.<ref name="PolyPersona" /> The game was originally announced for a late 2014 release exclusively for the PlayStation 3. During a Sony press conference in September 2014, it was announced that the game would also be released for the PlayStation 4 and that it had been delayed into 2015. According to director Katsura Hashino, the game was delayed to fully develop for the PlayStation 4, and improve the general quality of both versions.<ref name="PersonaPS4" /> The first gameplay trailer was shown during a special [[livestream]] on February 5, 2015. The song used in the first gameplay trailer is an instrumental version of the main theme.<ref name="SilComposer" /> A [[Blu-ray]] Disc containing an exclusive trailer was bundled with first print copies of ''Persona 4: Dancing All Night'' in Japan on June 25, 2015.<ref name="ANNreveal" /> During a special livestream at the 2015 [[Tokyo Game Show]], it was announced that the game would be delayed to late 2016.<ref name="GIdelay" /> Speaking in a staff interview, Hashino apologized for the delay and stated that it was necessary to deliver a high-quality product without having to hold back in terms of content.<ref name="PersonaDelay" />

In April 2016, Atlus launched a countdown that ran until May 5, 2016. Shortly after, a special livestream was announced titled ''Take Tokyo Tower'', which coincided with the countdown date. During the Take Tokyo Tower livestream, a trailer revealed the game's final release date. ''Persona 5'' was released in Japan on September 15, 2016.<ref name="IGNtake"/> Along with the standard edition, a ''20th Anniversary Edition'' was released, which features all [[downloadable content]] (DLC) based on ''Persona 3'' and ''Persona 4'', a five-CD [[best-of]] album set featuring music from all six main games in the series, and the official artbook for the game by Soejima.<ref name="GemRelease"/> In honor of the game's Japanese release, the series-focused variety show ''Persona Stalker Club'' featured a new programming block titled ''Persona Stalker Club V''.<ref name="PSCchange"/> To promote the game in Japan, Atlus partnered with [[AKG Acoustics]] to release limited edition wireless headphones based on Futaba's in December 2016.<ref name="AKG">{{cite web|author1=Sato|title=Persona 5 Is Getting Futaba Sakura Collaboration Headphones From AKG|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/07/19/persona-5-getting-futaba-sakura-collaboration-headphones-akg/|website=Siliconera|access-date=January 3, 2018|date=July 19, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170522231221/http://www.siliconera.com/2016/07/19/persona-5-getting-futaba-sakura-collaboration-headphones-akg/|archive-date=May 22, 2017}}</ref> The headphones were packaged in a box with art designed by Soejima, with a music CD featuring two remixed tracks by Meguro and Kozuka.<ref name="AKG"/> Apparel based on the characters was also released in Japan in early 2018.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Sato|title=Persona 5 Is Getting Real-Life Ann's Hoodie And Futaba's Jacket, Supervised By Shigenori Soejima|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2017/09/28/persona-5-getting-real-life-anns-hoodie-futabas-jacket-supervised-shigenori-soejima/|website=Siliconera|access-date=January 3, 2018|date=September 28, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103134832/http://www.siliconera.com/2017/09/28/persona-5-getting-real-life-anns-hoodie-futabas-jacket-supervised-shigenori-soejima/|archive-date=January 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Wong|first1=Alistair|title=Persona 5 Tote Bags Were Probably Something You Did See Coming|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2017/11/28/persona-5-tote-bags-probably-something-see-coming/|website=Siliconera|date=November 28, 2017 |access-date=January 3, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103134801/http://www.siliconera.com/2017/11/28/persona-5-tote-bags-probably-something-see-coming/|archive-date=January 3, 2018}}</ref>

Following its release, character costumes and additional Personas were released as paid DLC. The costumes include those incorporated into the ''20th Anniversary Edition'' based on ''Persona 3'' and ''Persona 4'', in addition to new costumes based on ''[[Revelations: Persona]]'', the ''Persona 2'' duology (''[[Persona 2: Innocent Sin|Innocent Sin]]'' and ''[[Persona 2: Eternal Punishment|Eternal Punishment]]''), ''[[Shin Megami Tensei If...]]'', ''Catherine'', ''[[Shin Megami Tensei IV]]'', ''[[Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army]]'', ''[[Persona 4 Arena]]'', and ''Dancing All Night''.<ref name="P5blogDLC"/><ref name="P5dlc2"/><ref name="P5dlcWest"/> The costumes are accompanied by arranged battle music from each costume set's respective game, which replaces the default battle theme based on what costume Joker wears. Some of the key Personas from ''Persona 3'' and ''Persona 4'' were released in bundles that include a new design and the original design of each. In addition, PlayStation 4 themes and avatar sets were released based on the central characters of ''Persona 5''.<ref name="P5dlc"/> An additional [[difficulty setting]] known as "Merciless" was also released as free DLC.<ref name="P5dlc2"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramsey |first=Robert |date=2017-04-03 |title=Free Persona 5 DLC Out Now, Includes Japanese Audio and a New Difficulty Level |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2017/04/free_persona_5_dlc_out_now_includes_japanese_audio_and_a_new_difficulty_level |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=Push Square |language=en-GB}}</ref>

Pre-order bonuses and its initial North American release date of February 14, 2017 was announced a week before [[E3 2016]].<ref name="P5NA"/> Its release in Europe and Australia set for the same date was announced the following August.<ref name="p5euDate"/> In November 2016, its release was pushed back two months to April 4. The stated reason was that Atlus wanted the game to be at its highest possible quality.<ref name="P5psBlog"/><ref name="P5WestDelay"/> [[Atlus USA]] published the game in North America. In Europe and Australia, it was published by [[Deep Silver]].<ref name="P5euPub"/><ref name="P5auPub"/> As with previous ''Persona'' games, the English localization was handled by Atlus USA and led by Yu Namba. According to Namba, the team began with a "blank slate" when choosing the English voice cast, as it was a new setting for the ''Persona'' series.<ref name="P5local"/> Localizing ''Persona 5'' was described by Namba as a massive project with the largest staff yet dedicated to the series. As project lead, Namba made the final call on issues brought up by the team during the localization process.<ref name="P5PSblogLocal"/> In English-speaking regions, the "''Shin Megami Tensei''" moniker was dropped from the title.<ref name="P5WestDelay"/><ref name="PersonaLocal"/> For the English release, the Japanese dub was made available as free DLC.<ref name="P5WestDelay"/>

Upon its worldwide release, Atlus published a set of guidelines for [[Video game livestreaming|players livestreaming]] footage of the game, noting that streamers who shared footage past a certain in-game date "[did] so at the risk of being issued a [[content ID]] claim or worse, a channel strike/account suspension".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://atlus.com/note-persona-5-streaming/|title=A Note on Persona 5 and Streaming|date=April 4, 2017|website=Atlus USA|language=en-US|access-date=May 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520085006/https://atlus.com/note-persona-5-streaming/|archive-date=May 20, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The guidelines were widely perceived as threatening, and were criticized by many in the [[Video game journalism|games press]] and streaming community.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/atlus-threatens-to-go-after-people-who-stream-too-far-i-1794004068|title=Atlus Threatens To Go After People Who Stream Too Far Into Persona 5|last=Schreier|first=Jason|website=Kotaku|date=April 4, 2017 |language=en-US|access-date=May 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190621013212/https://kotaku.com/atlus-threatens-to-go-after-people-who-stream-too-far-i-1794004068|archive-date=June 21, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/5/15183942/atlus-persona-5-streaming-youtube-twitch|title=Atlus' threats against Persona 5 streamers hurt the game more than spoilers|last=Good|first=Owen S.|date=April 5, 2017|website=Polygon|access-date=May 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812134222/https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/5/15183942/atlus-persona-5-streaming-youtube-twitch|archive-date=August 12, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/5/15199056/persona-5-streaming-twitch-youtube|title=Streamers are streaming Persona 5 despite threats of bans from Atlus|last=Alexander|first=Julia|date=April 5, 2017|website=Polygon|access-date=May 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190605071015/https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/5/15199056/persona-5-streaming-twitch-youtube|archive-date=June 5, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> About three weeks later, Atlus apologized for the tone of its original guidelines and revised its policy, extending the amount that could be streamed considerably.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/4/27/15442580/persona-5-streaming-atlus-screenshots-social|title=Persona 5 developers updated their streaming guidelines, but didn't fix the big problem|last=Farokhmanesh|first=Megan|date=April 27, 2017|website=The Verge|access-date=May 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170506192535/https://www.theverge.com/2017/4/27/15442580/persona-5-streaming-atlus-screenshots-social|archive-date=May 6, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Regan |first=Tom |date=2019-07-19 |title=Atlus has change of heart over 'Persona 5' streaming restrictions |url=https://www.engadget.com/2017-04-27-atlus-has-change-of-heart-over-persona-5-streaming-restriction.html |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=[[Engadget]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

===''Persona 5 Royal''===
''Persona 5 Royal'', released in Japan as ''Persona 5: The Royal'', is an enhanced version of the game in a similar vein to ''[[Persona 4 Golden]]''. This version features an additional Phantom Thief member named [[Kasumi Yoshizawa]], a new Palace, a new area of the city ([[Kichijōji]]), new music, additional plot and social elements, a playable third semester, and support for the [[PlayStation 4 Pro]], alongside many other changes and additions.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ramsey |first1=Robert |title=Persona 5: The Royal Adds New Party Member, Expanded Story, New Enemies, PS4 Pro Support, and Much More |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/04/persona_5_the_royal_adds_new_party_member_expanded_story_new_enemies_ps4_pro_support_and_much_more |website=Push Square |date=April 24, 2019 |access-date=April 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424161451/https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/04/persona_5_the_royal_adds_new_party_member_expanded_story_new_enemies_ps4_pro_support_and_much_more |archive-date=April 24, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> In a first for the series, ''Royal'' features subtitles in French, German, Italian, and Spanish.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.destructoid.com/stories/persona-5-royal-includes-multiple-european-subs-special-edition-available-for-pre-order-574889.phtml |title=Persona 5 Royal includes multiple European subs, special edition available for pre-order |last=Moyse |first=Chris |work=[[Destructoid]] |date=December 12, 2019 |access-date=May 17, 2021 |archive-date=December 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201181425/https://www.destructoid.com/stories/persona-5-royal-includes-multiple-european-subs-special-edition-available-for-pre-order-574889.phtml |url-status=live }}</ref> It features a new opening sequence directed by [[Yuichiro Hayashi]] and produced by [[MAPPA]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Persona 5 Royal (Video Game 2019)|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt10468596/fullcredits|access-date=2021-06-26|website=IMDb|archive-date=March 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326234254/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10468596/fullcredits|url-status=live}}</ref> and as with the original game, Domerica co-produced the new anime cutscenes.<ref name="Domerica"/> Atlus first teased the game as ''Persona 5 R'' in December 2018, with a full reveal in April 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-03-23-persona-5-the-royal-announced-stars-a-mysterious-new-female-character|title=Persona 5: The Royal announced, stars a mysterious new female character|last1=Yin-Poole|first1=Wesley|website=Eurogamer|date=March 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323135621/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-03-23-persona-5-the-royal-announced-stars-a-mysterious-new-female-character|archive-date=March 23, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=March 23, 2019}}</ref> It was released for the PlayStation 4 in Japan on October 31, 2019, and worldwide on March 31, 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/24/18514119/persona-5-the-royal-release-date-new-character-features | title = Persona 5: The Royal will hit PS4 this year with new content and a new Phantom Thief | first = Michael | last = McWhertor | date = April 24, 2019 | access-date = April 24, 2019 | work = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190424142643/https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/24/18514119/persona-5-the-royal-release-date-new-character-features | archive-date = April 24, 2019 | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=McWhertor |first1=Michael |title=Persona 5 Royal comes stateside March 2020 |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/12/3/20993644/persona-5-royal-us-release-date-ps4-atlus |website=Polygon |date=December 3, 2019 |access-date=December 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203192559/https://www.polygon.com/2019/12/3/20993644/persona-5-royal-us-release-date-ps4-atlus |archive-date=December 3, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> The game was also released for the [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Windows]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Xbox Series X/S]] on October 21, 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/persona-3-4-5-xbox-game-pass | title = Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, And Persona 5 Royal Announced For Xbox Game Pass | first = Kat | last = Bailey | date = June 12, 2022 | accessdate = June 12, 2022 | work = [[IGN]] | archive-date = June 12, 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220612182556/https://www.ign.com/articles/persona-3-4-5-xbox-game-pass | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.eurogamer.net/the-persona-series-is-coming-to-xbox-and-pc | title = The Persona series is coming to Xbox and Windows PC | first = Ed | last = Nightengale | date = June 13, 2022 | accessdate = June 13, 2022 | work = [[Eurogamer]] | archive-date = June 12, 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220612221058/https://www.eurogamer.net/the-persona-series-is-coming-to-xbox-and-pc | url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="Switch">{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable coming to Switch |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/06/persona-5-royal-persona-4-golden-and-persona-3-portable-coming-to-switch |website=Gematsu |access-date=28 June 2022 |date=28 June 2022 |archive-date=June 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628133108/https://www.gematsu.com/2022/06/persona-5-royal-persona-4-golden-and-persona-3-portable-coming-to-switch |url-status=live }}</ref> These versions were ported by Atlus owner [[Sega]].<ref name="nintendolife.com">{{Cite web |date=2022-10-12 |title=Persona 5 Royal Switch Development Is Being Led By Sega |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/10/persona-5-royal-switch-development-is-being-led-by-sega |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012172510/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/10/persona-5-royal-switch-development-is-being-led-by-sega |url-status=live }}</ref>

Sega published ''Royal'' in Europe and Australia, taking over from Deep Silver who published the original in those regions.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Julia |first1=Alexander |title=Persona developer Atlus partners with Deep Silver to publish games in Europe |url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/7/6/12105438/persona-atlus-deep-silver-nis-america |website=Polygon |date=July 6, 2016 |access-date=10 February 2022 |archive-date=February 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210100522/https://www.polygon.com/2016/7/6/12105438/persona-atlus-deep-silver-nis-america |url-status=live }}</ref> Upon release, ''Royal'' received numerous character costume sets and Personas as paid DLC. Costumes include those based on ''[[Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight]]'' and ''[[Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth]]''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Bankhurst |first=Adam |date=2019-10-04 |title=Persona 3 and 4 Protagonists are Boss Fights in Persona 5 Royal |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/04/persona-3-and-4-protagonists-are-boss-fights-in-persona-5-royal |access-date=2023-10-25 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> Additionally, Kasumi received her own costume bundle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lada |first=Jenni |date=2020-01-27 |title=Persona 5 Royal Phantom Thieves Trailer and DLC Details Break in to Break Out |url=https://www.siliconera.com/persona-5-royal-kasumi-trailer-and-persona-5-royal-dlc-details-break-in-to-break-out/ |access-date=2023-10-25 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> Personas added include those from ''Persona 3'' and ''4''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-23 |title=Persona 5 Royal Details Day-One DLC Including Costume & BGM Sets, Additional Persona, And More |url=https://www.siliconera.com/persona-5-royal-details-day-one-dlc-including-costume-bgm-sets-additional-persona-and-more/ |access-date=2023-10-25 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> DLC adding additional battles against the [[Protagonist (Persona 3)|protagonist of ''Persona 3'']] and [[Yu Narukami|protagonist of ''Persona 4'']] was released.<ref name=":1" /> All DLC from the original game was also made available as a free download for owners of ''Persona 5 Royal''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/psa-persona-5-royal-players-get-all-persona-5-dlc-/1100-6475449/ |title=PSA: Persona 5 Royal Players Get All Persona 5 DLC For Free |last=Petite |first=Steven |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=April 2, 2020 |access-date=May 22, 2021 |archive-date=May 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522081858/https://www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/psa-persona-5-royal-players-get-all-persona-5-dlc-/1100-6475449/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The paid DLC created for ''Royal'' was included for free in the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S versions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dinsdale |first=Ryan |date=2022-06-27 |title=Persona 5 Royal: PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC Versions Will Include all 45 DLC Packs |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/persona-5-royal-playstation-5-xbox-series-pc-versions-45-dlc-packs |access-date=2022-06-30 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=June 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630201845/https://www.ign.com/articles/persona-5-royal-playstation-5-xbox-series-pc-versions-45-dlc-packs |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nintendo Direct Mini: partner showcase features a wide selection of nintendo switch news and reveals - News - Nintendo Official Site |url=https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/nintendo-direct-mini-partner-showcase-features-a-wide-selection-of-nintendo-switch-news-and-reveals/ |access-date=2022-06-30 |website=www.nintendo.com |language=en-us |archive-date=June 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630201845/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/nintendo-direct-mini-partner-showcase-features-a-wide-selection-of-nintendo-switch-news-and-reveals/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The game supports [[Xbox Play Anywhere]] on Microsoft platforms, but the PlayStation 5 version does not offer an upgrade path or save data transfer from the PlayStation 4 version.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramsey |first=Robert |date=2022-10-20 |title=Persona 5 Royal: Save Data - Does Your Persona 5 Save Carry Over to Persona 5 Royal? |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/guides/persona-5-royal-save-data-does-your-persona-5-save-carry-over-to-persona-5-royal |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=Push Square |language=en-GB |archive-date=November 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128202227/https://www.pushsquare.com/guides/persona-5-royal-save-data-does-your-persona-5-save-carry-over-to-persona-5-royal |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| MC = PS4: 93/100<ref name="MC"/><br />'''''Royal'''''<br />PS4: 95/100<ref name="MCRoyal"/><br />PS5: 91/100<ref name="MCRoyalPS5">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/persona-5-royal/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5 |title=Persona 5 Royal for PlayStation 5 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=24 November 2022 |archive-date=November 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221101144254/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-5/persona-5-royal |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>NS: 94/100<ref name="MCRoyalNS">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/persona-5-royal/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch |title=Persona 5 Royal for Switch Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=17 October 2022 |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017170508/https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/persona-5-royal |url-status=live }}</ref><br />XSXS: 94/100<ref name="MCXSXSRoyal">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/persona-5-royal/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-series-x |title=Persona 5 Royal for Xbox Series X Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=4 November 2022 |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017170504/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-series-x/persona-5-royal |url-status=live }}</ref><br />PC: 95/100<ref name="MCPCRoyal">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/persona-5-royal/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Persona 5 Royal for PC Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=17 October 2022 |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017170653/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/persona-5-royal |url-status=live }}</ref>
| 4P = 91/100<ref name="4PlayersReview"/><br />92/100 (''Royal'')<ref name="4PlayersReviewRoyal"/>
| Destruct = 9/10<ref name="DesReview"/>
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| Edge = 8/10<ref name="EdgeReview"/>
| EGM = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name="EGMReview"/>
| EuroG = Essential<ref name="EurogamerReview"/>
| Fam = 39/40<ref name="FamReview"/><br />37/40 (''Royal'')<ref name="FamReviewRoyal"/>
| GI = 9.25/10<ref name="GIReview"/><br />9.25/10 (''Royal'')<ref name="GIReviewRoyal"/>
| GameRev = 5/5<ref name="GameRevReview"/>
| GSpot = 9/10<ref name="GSpotReview"/><br />10/10 (''Royal'')<ref name="GSpotReviewRoyal"/>
| GRadar = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref name="GRadarReview"/>
| GTM = 9.5/10<ref name="GTMReview"/>
| HCG = 4.5/5<ref name="HCGReview"/><br />4.5/5 (''Royal'')<ref name="HCGReviewRoyal"/>
| IGN = 9.7/10<ref name="IGNReview"/><br />10/10 (''Royal'')<ref name="IGNReviewRoyal"/>
| JXV = 18/20 (''Royal'')<ref name="JXVReviewRoyal"/>
| OPMAU = 10/10<ref name="OPMAUReview"/>
| OPMUK = 10/10<ref name="OPMUKReview"/><br />10/10 (''Royal'')<ref name="OPMUKReviewRoyal"/>
| Poly = 9/10<ref name="PolyReview"/><br />Recommends (''Royal'')<ref name="PolyReviewRoyal"/>
| PSQ = {{rating|10|10}}<ref name="PSQReview"/><br />{{rating|10|10}} (''Royal'')<ref name="PSQReviewRoyal"/>
| RPG = 5/5<ref name="RPGamerReview"/><br />4.5/5 (''Royal'')<ref name="RPGamerReviewRoyal"/>
| TG = {{rating|5|5}}<ref name="TGReview"/>
| USG = 5/5<ref name="USgamerReview"/>
| NLife = 10/10 (''Royal'')<ref name="NLifeReview"/>
| RPGFan = 87/100<ref name="RPGFanReview"/>
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''Persona 5'' has been cited as one of the greatest role-playing games of all time,<ref name="GreatestRPG1">{{Cite news|url=http://nerdist.com/persona-5-might-be-the-best-rpg-ever-made-review/|title=PERSONA 5 Might Be the Best RPG Ever Made (Review) |date=April 10, 2017|work=Nerdist|access-date=July 9, 2017|language=en|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802204102/http://nerdist.com/persona-5-might-be-the-best-rpg-ever-made-review/|archive-date=August 2, 2017}}</ref><ref name="GreatestRPG2">{{Cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/2017/03/29/persona-5-is-the-best-japanese-rpg-in-over-a-decade/ |title=Persona 5 is the best Japanese RPG in over a decade |website=VG247.com |date=March 29, 2017 |access-date=July 9, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170718160253/https://www.vg247.com/2017/03/29/persona-5-is-the-best-japanese-rpg-in-over-a-decade/ |archive-date=July 18, 2017}}</ref><ref name="GreatestRPG3">{{Cite web |url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/03/29/persona-5-review-role-playing-against-convention-6541632/ |title=Game review: Persona 5 is the best Japanese role-player ever |date=March 29, 2017 |website=Metro |access-date=July 9, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802204355/http://metro.co.uk/2017/03/29/persona-5-review-role-playing-against-convention-6541632/ |archive-date=August 2, 2017}}</ref><ref name="GreatestRPG4">{{Cite news |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/04/18/17/game-review-persona-5-is-one-of-the-best-jrpgs-ever-made |title=Game review: Persona 5 is one of the best JRPGs ever made |first=Karen |last=Flores|work=ABS-CBN News |access-date=July 9, 2017 |language=en-US |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802170356/http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/04/18/17/game-review-persona-5-is-one-of-the-best-jrpgs-ever-made |archive-date=August 2, 2017}}</ref> receiving "universal acclaim" according to review aggregator [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MC"/> ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave it a positive review, with the game garnering a near-perfect score.<ref name="FamReview"/> ''[[PlayStation Official Magazine – UK]]'' described it as "an unabashed masterpiece".<ref name="OPMUKReview"/> ''[[IGN]]''{{'}}s Andrew Goldfarb said ''Persona 5'' "stands out as an extraordinary, memorable experience and easily one of the deepest [[Jrpg|JRPGs]] of the last decade".<ref name="IGNReview"/> ''RPGamer'' said that "With ''Persona 5'', Atlus has once again proven that it is the master of the modern JRPG. With terrific style, addictive gameplay, and an engaging, thought-provoking story...".<ref name="RPGamerReview" /> One of the aspects that was highly praised was its graphical style and art direction.<ref name="EurogamerReview" /><ref name="GSpotReview"/> Japanese game designer [[Masahiro Sakurai]] named the game as an example of a video game with stylish UI design, calling it his favorite game UI.<ref>{{cite web|work=[[Active Gaming Media|AUTOMATON]]|author=Kosuke Takenaka|date=2024-02-07|title=Persona 3 Reload's viral "sexy UI" – what ideas went into its design?|url=https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20240207-26873/}}</ref>

The quality of the English [[Video game localization|localization]] was one of the few aspects singled out for criticism, with ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'' describing it as "aggravatingly mediocre".<ref>{{cite news |title=Persona 5 deserved better: a translator's take on a subpar script |url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/4/20/15356026/persona-5-translation-localization |access-date=April 20, 2017 |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |date=April 20, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420171707/http://www.polygon.com/2017/4/20/15356026/persona-5-translation-localization |archive-date=April 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Krammer |first1=Connor |title=Persona 5's translation is a black mark on a brilliant game |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-05-17-persona-5s-translation-is-a-black-mark-on-a-brilliant-game |access-date=May 17, 2017 |work=Eurogamer |date=May 17, 2017 |language=en-UK |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517115545/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-05-17-persona-5s-translation-is-a-black-mark-on-a-brilliant-game |archive-date=May 17, 2017}}</ref> Another was its treatment of [[LGBT]] topics.<ref name="PolyReview"/><ref name="EGMReview"/><ref name="RPGFanReview">{{cite news |last1=Fenner |first1=Robert |date=May 9, 2017 |title=Persona 5 Review |language=en |work=RPGFan.com |url=http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Persona_5/index.html |url-status=dead |access-date=May 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510203629/http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Persona_5/index.html |archive-date=May 10, 2017}}</ref> Writing for ''[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]'', Kenneth Shepard considered the game to be [[heteronormative]] and noted a "lecherous" gay couple who are treated as a joke.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shepard |first1=Kenneth |date=May 2, 2017 |title=Persona 5 Put Me Back in the Closet |language=en |work=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/05/persona-5-put-me-back-in-the-closet.html |url-status=live |access-date=May 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729175957/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/05/persona-5-put-me-back-in-the-closet.html |archive-date=July 29, 2017}}</ref> These scenes' dialogue were altered in the Western version of ''Persona 5 Royal'',<ref>{{cite news |last1=Marks |first1=Tom |title=Persona 5 Royal Will Change Homophobic Scenes For Western Release |language=en |work=[[IGN]] |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/persona-5-royal-will-change-homophobic-scenes-for-western-release |url-status=live |access-date=February 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217180008/https://www.ign.com/articles/persona-5-royal-will-change-homophobic-scenes-for-western-release |archive-date=February 17, 2020}}</ref> with its localization team advocating for the change.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Higham |first=Michael |date=February 21, 2020 |title=How Persona 5 Royal, And The Series, Continues Evolving For The West |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-persona-5-royal-and-the-series-continues-evolv/1100-6473783/ |access-date=2023-10-18 |website=[[GameSpot]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Shepard and [[Polygon (website)|''Polygon'']] writer Laura Dale both opined that ''Royal''{{'}}s localization changes were at least a minor improvement, but the game was still broadly uninclusive to LGBT identities.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shepard |first1=Kenneth |date=March 17, 2020 |title=Localization can't make Persona 5 Royal inclusive |url=https://gaymingmag.com/2020/03/localization-cant-make-persona-5-royal-inclusive/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217024637/https://gaymingmag.com/2020/03/localization-cant-make-persona-5-royal-inclusive/ |archive-date=December 17, 2021 |access-date=17 December 2021 |website=[[Gayming Magazine]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dale |first=Laura |date=2020-03-31 |title=Atlus tried, and failed, to fix Persona 5's most controversial scene |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/3/31/21199516/persona-5-royal-edits-changed-scene-ryuji-homophobia-controversy |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en-US}}</ref> This change also sparked division among fans, with some praising the change while others noted it as censorship.

=== ''Royal'' ===
''Persona 5 Royal'' received "universal acclaim" from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic,<ref name="MCRoyal"/> garnering an even higher score than the original.<ref name="MC"/> The game is the third-highest-rated PlayStation 4 game on Metacritic alongside [[Naughty Dog]]'s ''[[The Last of Us Remastered]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/all/ps4/filtered |title=Best PlayStation 4 Video Games of All Time |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=May 20, 2021 |archive-date=June 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618225149/https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/all/ps4/filtered |url-status=live }}</ref> ''IGN'' listed it as one of the best contemporary role-playing games.<ref>{{cite web |author=IGN Staff |date=April 11, 2020 |title=The Best RPGs of the Last 15 Years |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/best-rpgs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616012309/https://www.ign.com/articles/best-rpgs |archive-date=June 16, 2020 |access-date=June 1, 2020 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> ''[[Famitsu]]'' praised ''Royal''{{'s}} newer elements.<ref name="FamReviewRoyal"/> Michael Higham of ''GameSpot'' lauded the new music, characters, and the added third semester, saying that it solves one of the original game's shortcomings of ending abruptly. He concluded his review saying that ''Royal'' refines an already great game and builds on what was best about it with a great new story and that it is "an unforgettable and empowering RPG that should be recognized as one of the best games of our time."<ref name="GSpotReviewRoyal"/> ''IGN''{{'}}s Leana Hafer said ''Royal'' is "a living master class in how to take an already amazing game and amp it up to the next level." She commended the improvements to the Mementos dungeons saying "The fact that Atlus has made Mementos feel so much more alive is a massive improvement by itself."<ref name="IGNReviewRoyal"/>

===Sales===
The game received a boost to pre-order sales following the delay of ''[[Final Fantasy XV]]'', which was originally scheduled to release the same month as ''Persona 5''.<ref name="P5salesPre"/> Sales went up on [[Amazon.com|Amazon Japan]] by 450%, bringing it to second place in their best-seller charts behind ''[[Tales of Berseria]]''.<ref name="P5salesPre"/> In its first week of release, the PS4 version reached first place with sales of 264,793 units, while the PS3 version reached second place with 72,974 units, resulting in total sales of 337,767 units. This made ''Persona 5'' the fastest-selling title in the series' history, surpassing ''Revelations: Persona'', and together with ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer 2017]]'' pushed sales of the PS4 up significantly over the previous week.<ref name="P5salesW1"/><ref name="P5salesW2"/> It was later reported by Hashino that combined physical shipments and digital sales had reached over 550,000 units by September 2016.<ref name="P5blogDLC"/> Within three weeks of its launch in Japan, the game became Atlus' best-selling game in the country.<ref name="P5salesW3"/>

Outside of Japan, it was the biggest debut for any ''Persona'' game to date, with packaged sales five times better than ''Persona 4''.<ref name="P5UKdebut"/><ref name="P5salesNPD"/><ref>[http://jp.ign.com/shin-megami-tensei-persona-5/19879/news/5200 IGN Japan (12.01.2017)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323160117/http://jp.ign.com/shin-megami-tensei-persona-5/19879/news/5200 |date=March 23, 2018 }}</ref> On the [[PlayStation Network]] in April, the game topped the PS4 charts, and was third on the PS3, with Atlus announcing that it had shipped 1.5 million units worldwide.<ref name="P5downloads"/><ref name="P5onemillion"/> By November 2017, that number had risen to over two million, which made it the best-selling game in the series.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/2017/12/01/persona-5-has-sold-2-million-copies-worldwide-the-highest-sales-in-the-series/ |title=Persona 5 has sold 2 million copies worldwide, the highest sales in the series |first=James |last=O'Conner |date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=December 1, 2017 |work=[[VG247]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201093354/https://www.vg247.com/2017/12/01/persona-5-has-sold-2-million-copies-worldwide-the-highest-sales-in-the-series/ |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> The success of ''Persona 5'' contributed to increasing annual revenue for [[Sega]], the owner of Atlus, in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|title=Total War and Persona 5 lift Sega's games revenue |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-05-12-total-war-and-persona-lift-segas-games-revenue |work=[[GamesIndustry.biz]]|date=May 12, 2017|access-date=May 4, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505065832/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-05-12-total-war-and-persona-lift-segas-games-revenue|archive-date=May 5, 2018}}</ref> At the 2018 PlayStation Awards, it received the Platinum Prize for topping a million sales in Asia.<ref>{{cite web |title=Award results in 2018 |url=https://asia.playstation.com/en-my/events/playstation-awards/history/2018/ |website=[[PlayStation]] |publisher=[[Sony Interactive Entertainment]] |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=February 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205123648/https://asia.playstation.com/en-my/events/playstation-awards/history/2018/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Persona 5'' had sold over 3.2 million units by December 2019.<ref name="VentureBeat">{{cite news |last1=Minotti |first1=Mike |title=Persona 5 sales pass 3.2 million |url=https://venturebeat.com/2019/12/03/persona-5-sales-pass-3-2-million/ |access-date=8 April 2020 |work=[[VentureBeat]] |date=3 December 2019 |archive-date=February 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205124259/https://venturebeat.com/2019/12/03/persona-5-sales-pass-3-2-million/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

''Persona 5 Royal'' shipped over 400,000 units in Japan by December 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Persona 5 worldwide shipments top 3.2 million; Persona 5 Royal Japanese shipments top 400,000 |url=https://gematsu.com/2019/12/persona-5-worldwide-shipments-top-3-2-million-persona-5-royal-japanese-shipments-top-400000 |website=Gematsu |date=December 3, 2019 |access-date=December 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203132444/https://gematsu.com/2019/12/persona-5-worldwide-shipments-top-3-2-million-persona-5-royal-japanese-shipments-top-400000 |archive-date=December 3, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> This brought total sales of ''Persona 5'' and ''Royal'' to over {{nowrap|3.6 million}} units worldwide by December 2019.<ref name="P5RSales">{{cite news |date=2019-12-03 |title=『ペルソナ５』全世界累計320万本突破！最新作『ペルソナ５ ザ・ロイヤル』は国内40万本を達成し、シリーズ累計1110万本を突破！ |language=ja |trans-title=“Persona 5” has surpassed 3.2 million worldwide! The latest work, "Persona 5 The Royal", has reached 400,000 in Japan, the total exceeding 11.1 million for the series! |work=Persona Channel |publisher=[[Atlus]] |url=http://p-ch.jp/news/4855/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200601094121/http://p-ch.jp/news/4855/ |archive-date=June 1, 2020 |quote=3.2 million units in sales!}}</ref><ref name="VentureBeat"/> In February 2020, ''Royal'' topped the [[Media Create]] sales charts in South Korea and Taiwan.<ref>{{cite news |title=MediaCreate 2 月 17 日～2 月 23 日一週銷售排行榜 《女神異聞錄 5》雙新作強勢奪冠 |trans-title=MediaCreate February 17 ~ February 23 week sales ranking {{ndash}} "Persona 5" double new works strong win |url=https://gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?sn=193454 |access-date=12 May 2020 |work=[[:zh:巴哈姆特電玩資訊站|巴哈姆特電玩資訊站]] |date=2020-03-04 |language=zh |archive-date=August 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814143254/https://gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?sn=193454 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the United Kingdom, ''Royal'' debuted at number five on the sales chart.<ref>{{cite news |title=Over 1m boxed games sold in the UK in three weeks |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-08-over-1m-boxed-games-sold-in-the-uk-in-three-weeks |access-date=12 May 2020 |work=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |date=8 April 2020 |archive-date=April 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408170747/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-08-over-1m-boxed-games-sold-in-the-uk-in-three-weeks |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Royal'' had sold over 1.4 million units by July 2020, bringing the total sales of ''Persona 5'' and ''Royal'' to over {{nowrap|4.6 million}}.<ref name="P5RSalesJuly2020">{{cite web |last1=Vitale |first1=Adam |last2=Stenbuck |first2=Kite |title=Persona 5 Royal has sold 1.4 million units worldwide; Persona series total sales surpass 13 million |url=https://www.rpgsite.net/news/10001-persona-5-royal-has-sold-1-4-million-units-worldwide-persona-series-total-sales-surpass-13-million |website=RPG Site |access-date=22 July 2020 |archive-date=July 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722123425/https://www.rpgsite.net/news/10001-persona-5-royal-has-sold-1-4-million-units-worldwide-persona-series-total-sales-surpass-13-million |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Persona 5 Royal Sales Over 1.4 Million Worldwide, Series at 13 Million |url=https://www.siliconera.com/persona-5-royal-sells-over-1-4-million-worldwide-series-sales-at-13-million/ |access-date=22 July 2020 |work=[[Siliconera]] |publisher=[[Enthusiast Gaming]] |date=22 July 2020 |archive-date=February 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214213923/https://www.siliconera.com/persona-5-royal-sells-over-1-4-million-worldwide-series-sales-at-13-million/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Persona 5'' and ''Royal'' had sold over {{nowrap|5 million}} units by June 2021 (when including {{nowrap|1.8 million}} ''Royal'' units).<ref name="P5VanillaSalesJune2021">{{cite news |last1=Harding |first1=Daryl |title=Atlus Reveals Updates Persona Sales Numbers, Franchise Has Sold 15 Million Copies Worldwide |url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2021/06/30-1/atlus-reveals-updates-persona-sales-numbers-franchise-has-sold-15-million-copies-worldwide |access-date=4 January 2022 |work=[[Crunchyroll]] |date=July 1, 2021 |language=en-us |archive-date=April 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415055428/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2021/06/30-1/atlus-reveals-updates-persona-sales-numbers-franchise-has-sold-15-million-copies-worldwide |url-status=live }}</ref>

When the game launched on additional platforms in October 2022, the Nintendo Switch version placed in second at 45,998 physical units sold, and PlayStation 5 version placed in seventh at 5,051 units during the week from October 17 to October 23, according to Japanese publication [[Famitsu]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=【ソフト＆ハード週間販売数】7週連続で『スプラトゥーン3』が首位を獲得！『ペルソナ5 ザ・ロイヤル』『ウルトラ怪獣モンスターファーム』もランクイン。PS5は累計200万台を突破 |url=https://www.famitsu.com/news/202210/27280714.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028022309/https://www.famitsu.com/news/202210/27280714.html |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=2022-10-28 |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |language=ja}}</ref> In the United Kingdom, the re-release of ''Royal'' debuted at number six on the sales chart, with 79% of the launch week sales coming from the Nintendo Switch version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-25 |title=UK Charts: Strong Openings For Both Mario + Rabbids And Persona 5 Royal |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/10/uk-charts-strong-openings-for-both-mario-plus-rabbids-and-persona-5-royal |access-date=2022-10-28 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028022308/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/10/uk-charts-strong-openings-for-both-mario-plus-rabbids-and-persona-5-royal |url-status=live }}</ref> By November 30, 2022, the PlayStation 4 version of ''Royal'' had sold 2.3 million units.<ref name="Nov2022Sales">{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Persona 5 Royal shipments and digital sales top one million for new platforms; 3.3 million including PS4 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/11/persona-5-royal-shipments-and-digital-sales-top-one-million-for-new-platforms-3-3-million-including-ps4 |website=Gematsu |access-date=1 December 2022 |date=1 December 2022 |archive-date=December 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201011604/https://www.gematsu.com/2022/11/persona-5-royal-shipments-and-digital-sales-top-one-million-for-new-platforms-3-3-million-including-ps4 |url-status=live }}</ref> By April 2023, the ports to other platforms had sold a combined 1.7 million units,<ref name="April2023Sales">{{cite web |last1=Parijat |first1=Shubhankar |title=Persona 5 Royal Has Sold 1.7 Million Units on Switch, Xbox, PC, and PS5 |url=https://gamingbolt.com/persona-5-royal-has-sold-1-7-million-units-on-switch-xbox-pc-and-ps5 |website=GamingBolt |access-date=28 April 2023 |date=28 April 2023 |archive-date=April 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428202343/https://gamingbolt.com/persona-5-royal-has-sold-1-7-million-units-on-switch-xbox-pc-and-ps5 |url-status=live }}</ref> bringing total sales of ''Royal'' to 4 million units, and combined sales of all versions of ''Persona 5'' to 7.2 million units.<ref name="P5VanillaSalesJune2021"/> The ''Persona 5'' series including ''Royal'', ''Dancing in Starlight'', ''Strikers'', and ''Tactica'' surpassed 10 million units sold by December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=2023-12-15 |title=Persona 5 series sales top 10 million |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2023/12/persona-5-series-sales-top-10-million |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Awards===
''Persona 5'' won two awards at the Japanese 2016 PlayStation Awards.<ref name="PSawards2016"/> At [[The Game Awards 2017]], it was nominated for the show's "[[The Game Award for Game of the Year|Game of the Year]]", "Best Art Direction", "Best Score/Music", and "Best Role Playing Game" awards; it ultimately won for "Best Role Playing Game".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/all-the-2017-game-awards-winners-revealed/1100-6455467/ |title=All The 2017 Game Awards Winners Revealed |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=December 7, 2017 |website=GameSpot |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208045006/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/all-the-2017-game-awards-winners-revealed/1100-6455467/ |archive-date=December 8, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> It won the Award for Excellence at the [[Japan Game Awards]] 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999903/20170921143/|title=［TGS 2017］日本ゲーム大賞が決定。大賞は「ゼルダの伝説 ブレス オブ ザ ワイルド」，経済産業大臣賞はPokémon GOプロジェクトチーム，ゲームデザイナーズ大賞は「INSIDE」が受賞|website=[[4Gamer.net]]|date=2017-09-22|language=ja}}</ref> It was named the second best game of 2017 by ''[[GameSpot]]'', behind ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamespots-best-games-of-2017-2-persona-5/1100-6455722/|title=GameSpot's Best Games Of 2017 #2: Persona 5|last=James|first=Lucy|date=December 20, 2017|website=GameSpot|access-date=December 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051050/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamespots-best-games-of-2017-2-persona-5/1100-6455722/|archive-date=December 22, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> In ''IGN''{{'}}s 2017 end of year awards, it won "Best RPG",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_RPG|title=Best of 2017 Awards: Best RPG|website=[[IGN]]|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20171206221506/http://uk.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_RPG|archive-date=December 6, 2017}}</ref> and was also nominated for "Game of the Year",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Game_of_the_Year|title=Best of 2017 Awards: Game of the Year|website=IGN|date=December 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204232133/http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Game_of_the_Year|archive-date=December 4, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> "Best PlayStation 4 Game",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_PlayStation_4_Game|title=Best of 2017 Awards: Best PlayStation 4 Game|website=IGN|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204232151/http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_PlayStation_4_Game|archive-date=December 4, 2017}}</ref> "Best Art Direction",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_Art_Direction|title=Best of 2017 Awards: Best Art Direction|website=IGN|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216180159/http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_Art_Direction|archive-date=December 16, 2017}}</ref> "Best Story",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_Story|title=Best of 2017 Awards: Best Story|website=IGN|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101215706/http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_Story|archive-date=January 1, 2018}}</ref> and "Best Original Music".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_Original_Music|title=Best of 2017 Awards: Best Original Music |website=IGN|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171225063827/http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_Original_Music|archive-date=December 25, 2017}}</ref> The game was also nominated for "Best International Game" at the 2017 Ping Awards,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ping-awards.com/2017-nominations.php |title=Nommés aux Ping Awards 2017 |publisher=Ping Awards |language=fr |year=2017 |access-date=December 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031005201/http://www.ping-awards.com/2017-nominations.php |archive-date=October 31, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> and for the "Best Music" and "Best Style" awards by ''[[Giant Bomb]]''.<ref>{{cite web |author=Giant Bomb staff |date=December 26, 2017 |url=https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2017-day-two-music-surprise-multi/1100-5705/ |title=Game of the Year 2017 Day Two: Music, Surprise, Multiplayer, and Mess |website=[[Giant Bomb]] |access-date=December 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227123216/https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2017-day-two-music-surprise-multi/1100-5705/ |archive-date=December 27, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Giant Bomb staff |date=December 28, 2017 |url=https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2017-day-four-debut-new-character/1100-5707/ |title=Game of the Year 2017 Day Four: Debut, New Characters, Story, and Style |website=[[Giant Bomb]] |access-date=December 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229161407/https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2017-day-four-debut-new-character/1100-5707/ |archive-date=December 29, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

It was ranked as one of the best games of 2017 by ''[[Eurogamer]]'',<ref>{{cite web |author=Eurogamer staff |date=December 26, 2017 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-12-26-eurogamers-top-50-games-of-2017-50-41 |title=Eurogamer's Top 50 Games of 2017: 50-41 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |access-date=December 30, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231103241/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-12-26-eurogamers-top-50-games-of-2017-50-41 |archive-date=December 31, 2017}}</ref> ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'',<ref>{{cite web |author=Polygon staff |date=December 18, 2017 |url=https://www.polygon.com/2017-best-games/2017/12/18/16781674/best-video-games-2017-top-50-mario-pubg-zelda |title=The 50 best games of 2017 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |access-date=February 13, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20171221002547/https://www.polygon.com/2017-best-games/2017/12/18/16781674/best-video-games-2017-top-50-mario-pubg-zelda |archive-date=December 21, 2017}}</ref> ''[[The Verge]]'',<ref>{{cite web |author=Verge staff |date=December 15, 2017 |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/15/16776632/best-games-2017-zelda-mario-pubg-destiny |title=The 15 best games of 2017 |website=[[The Verge]] |access-date=June 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215151914/https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/15/16776632/best-games-2017-zelda-mario-pubg-destiny |archive-date=December 15, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[GamesRadar+]]'',<ref>{{cite web |author=GamesRadar staff |date=December 22, 2017 |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-2017/ |title=The best games of 2017 |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003234615/http://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-2017/ |archive-date=October 3, 2017}}</ref> and ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]''{{'s}} end of year lists.<ref>{{cite magazine |author=EGM staff |date=December 30, 2017 |title=EGM's Best of 2017: Part Four: #10 ~ #6 |url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/features/egms-best-of-2017-part-four-10-6/ |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly|EGMNow]] |access-date=January 14, 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180117072822/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/features/egms-best-of-2017-part-four-10-6/ |archive-date=January 17, 2018 }}</ref> ''[[Destructoid]]'' nominated it for "Best PS4 Game" in its 2017 Game of the Year Awards.<ref>{{cite web |last=Devore |first=Jordan |date=December 11, 2017 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/nominees-for-destructoid-s-best-ps4-game-of-2017-476372.phtml |title=Nominees for Destructoid's Best PS4 Game of 2017 |website=[[Destructoid]] |access-date=January 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180112085133/https://www.destructoid.com/nominees-for-destructoid-s-best-ps4-game-of-2017-476372.phtml |archive-date=January 12, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> Staff of ''[[Game Informer]]'' named it 2017's "Best Role-Playing Game", as well as "Best Narrative" and "Best Cast".<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Game Informer staff |date=January 4, 2018 |title=Game Informer's Best Of 2017 Awards (Page 3) |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/04/game-informers-best-of-2017-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=3 |access-date=January 7, 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108062409/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/04/game-informers-best-of-2017-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=3}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Wallace |first=Kimberley |date=January 7, 2018 |title=The 2017 RPG of the Year Awards |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/07/the-2017-rpg-of-the-year-awards.aspx |access-date=January 7, 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108062617/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/07/the-2017-rpg-of-the-year-awards.aspx}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Wallace |first=Kimberley |date=January 7, 2018 |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/07/the-2017-rpg-of-the-year-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 |title=The 2017 RPG of the Year Awards (Page 2) |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |access-date=January 7, 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180107231725/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/07/the-2017-rpg-of-the-year-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=2}}</ref> In their reader's choice awards, it was voted "Best Role-Playing Game" and came in second for "Best Sony Game" and third for "Game of the Year".<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Cork |first=Jeff |date=January 4, 2018 |title=Reader's Choice Best Of 2017 Awards (Page 2) |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/04/reader-s-choice-best-of-2017-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |access-date=January 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180107231600/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/04/reader-s-choice-best-of-2017-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 |archive-date=January 7, 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Cork |first=Jeff |date=January 4, 2018 |title=Reader's Choice Best Of 2017 Awards |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/04/reader-s-choice-best-of-2017-awards.aspx |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |access-date=January 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107093438/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/04/reader-s-choice-best-of-2017-awards.aspx |archive-date=January 7, 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Cork |first=Jeff |date=January 4, 2018 |title=Reader's Choice Best Of 2017 Awards (Page 5) |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/04/reader-s-choice-best-of-2017-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=5 |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |access-date=January 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105180318/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/04/reader-s-choice-best-of-2017-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=5 |archive-date=January 5, 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref> During the [[21st Annual D.I.C.E. Awards]], the [[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] nominated ''Persona 5'' for "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Role-Playing Game of the Year|Role-Playing Game of the Year]]".<ref>{{cite web |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=January 14, 2018 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-the-year-nominees-announced-for-dice-award/1100-6456107/ |title=Game Of The Year Nominees Announced For DICE Awards |website=GameSpot |access-date=January 20, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117131244/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-the-year-nominees-announced-for-dice-award/1100-6456107/ |archive-date=January 17, 2018}}</ref> The game won the Tin Pan Alley Award for "Best Music in a Game" at the New York Game Awards 2018.<ref>{{cite web |last=Whitney |first=Kayla |date=January 25, 2018 |url=https://www.axs.com/complete-list-of-winners-of-the-new-york-game-awards-2018-127527 |title=Complete list of winners of the New York Game Awards 2018 |publisher=[[AXS (company)|AXS]] |access-date=January 28, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127084050/https://www.axs.com/complete-list-of-winners-of-the-new-york-game-awards-2018-127527 |archive-date=January 27, 2018}}</ref> It was also nominated for the "[[Game Developers Choice Award for Best Visual Art|Best Visual Art]]" award at the [[Game Developers Choice Awards]],<ref>{{cite web |author=Gamasutra staff |date=January 5, 2018 |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/312569/Breath_of_the_Wild__Horizon_Zero_Dawn_lead_GDC_2018_Choice_Awards_nominees.php |title=Breath of the Wild & Horizon Zero Dawn lead GDC 2018 Choice Awards nominees! |website=[[Gamasutra]] |access-date=January 8, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180108234223/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/312569/Breath_of_the_Wild__Horizon_Zero_Dawn_lead_GDC_2018_Choice_Awards_nominees.php |archive-date=January 8, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=March 22, 2018 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-wins-another-ga/1100-6457600/ |title=Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Wins Another Game Of The Year Award |website=[[GameSpot]] |access-date=March 22, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322224911/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-wins-another-ga/1100-6457600/ |archive-date=March 22, 2018}}</ref> and for "Excellence in Musical Score" and "Excellence in Art" at the 2018 [[SXSW Gaming Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |last=McNeill |first=Andrew |date=January 31, 2018 |url=https://gaming.sxsw.com/news/2018/2018-sxsw-gaming-awards-finalists/ |title=Here Are Your 2018 SXSW Gaming Awards Finalists! |publisher=[[South by Southwest|SXSW]] |access-date=February 1, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180202222809/https://gaming.sxsw.com/news/2018/2018-sxsw-gaming-awards-finalists/ |archive-date=February 2, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=IGN Studios |date=March 17, 2018 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/03/18/sxsw-gaming-awards-2018-winners-revealed |title=2018 SXSW Gaming Awards Winners Revealed |website=[[IGN]] |access-date=March 18, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318113052/http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/03/18/sxsw-gaming-awards-2018-winners-revealed |archive-date=March 18, 2018}}</ref> The game was nominated for "Best Game Music Cover/Remix" at the 2019 G.A.N.G. Awards.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lagumbay |first=Emmanuel |date=February 14, 2019 |url=http://www.audiogang.org/2019-g-a-n-g-awards-finalists/ |title=2019 G.A.N.G. Awards Finalists |publisher=Game Audio Network Guild |access-date=February 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216212135/http://www.audiogang.org/2019-g-a-n-g-awards-finalists/ |archive-date=February 16, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>

''Persona 5 Royal'' won the award for "Best Music" at the ''[[Famitsu]]'' [[ASCII Media Works|Dengeki]] Game Awards 2019, where it was also nominated for "Best RPG".<ref>{{cite web |author=Sato |date=April 18, 2020 |url=https://www.siliconera.com/here-are-the-winners-of-the-famitsu-dengeki-game-awards-2019/ |title=Here Are the Winners of the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2019 |website=[[Siliconera]] |access-date=May 4, 2020 |archive-date=November 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120230840/https://www.siliconera.com/here-are-the-winners-of-the-famitsu-dengeki-game-awards-2019/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was nominated for "Best Role Playing Game" at [[The Game Awards 2020]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/12/11/heres-the-game-awards-2020-winner-list-with-a-near-total-last-of-us-sweep/ |title=Here's The Game Awards 2020 Winners List With A Near-Total 'Last Of Us' Sweep |work=[[Forbes]] |last=Tassi |first=Paul |date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=December 20, 2020 |archive-date=December 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211123633/https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/12/11/heres-the-game-awards-2020-winner-list-with-a-near-total-last-of-us-sweep/ |url-status=live }}</ref> as well as "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Role-Playing Game of the Year|Role-Playing Game of the Year]]" at the [[24th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2021&idGameAwardType=123 |title=2021 Awards Category Detail Role Playing Game of the Year |publisher=[[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] |access-date=21 July 2023}}</ref> but lost both awards to ''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]''.

==Legacy==
{{main|Persona 5: The Animation|Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight|Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth|Persona 5 Strikers|Persona 5 Tactica}}
A standalone anime special, ''Persona 5: the Animation -The Day Breakers-'', aired in Japan on September 3, 2016.<ref name="GemRelease"/><ref name="PCHanime"/><ref name="P5manga"/> Created by [[A-1 Pictures]], ''The Day Breakers'' is set during the events of the game and portrayed as a "sub event" separate from the main narrative.<ref name="PCHanime"/> A manga adaptation of ''Persona 5'' by Hisato Murasaki began serialization online from September 15, 2016.<ref name="P5manga"/> ''[[Persona 5: The Animation]]'', an anime television series based on the game's events, was produced by [[CloverWorks]] and began broadcast in April 2018.{{efn|name=credit|The anime adaptation was originally credited to [[A-1 Pictures]].<ref name="P5anime"/> However, the credit was transferred to CloverWorks after their separation from the studio in October 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.cloverworks.co.jp/works/p5a/|title=Persona5 the Animation|access-date=3 September 2022|website=[[CloverWorks]]|archive-date=September 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903025554/https://en.cloverworks.co.jp/works/p5a/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-01/cloverworks-anime-studio-separates-from-a-1-pictures-remains-subsidiary-of-aniplex/.137521|title=CloverWorks Anime Studio Separates from A-1 Pictures, Remains Subsidiary of Aniplex|website=[[Anime News Network]]|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|date=1 October 2018|access-date=3 September 2022|archive-date=October 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001112355/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-01/cloverworks-anime-studio-separates-from-a-1-pictures-remains-subsidiary-of-aniplex/.137521|url-status=live}}</ref>}}<ref name="P5anime"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Persona 5 TV Anime Reveals April 7 Premiere, Makoto Visual |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-02-28/persona-5-tv-anime-reveals-april-7-premiere-makoto-visual/.128374|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=February 28, 2018|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228203307/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-02-28/persona-5-tv-anime-reveals-april-7-premiere-makoto-visual/.128374|archive-date=February 28, 2018}}</ref> [[2.5D musical|Stage play]] adaptations under the title ''Persona 5: The Stage'' have been performed in Japan,<ref>{{cite news |first=Crystalyn |last=Hodgkins |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-12-30/persona-5-stage-play-gets-new-run-in-october-2020/.154890 |title=Persona 5 Stage Play Gets New Run in October 2020 |website=[[Anime News Network]] |date=December 30, 2019 |access-date=December 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230052838/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-12-30/persona-5-stage-play-gets-new-run-in-october-2020/.154890 | archive-date=December 30, 2019 | url-status=live }}</ref> with original music composed by Atsushi Kitajoh.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://25jigen.jp/report/21542 |title=舞台『ペルソナ5』東京公演で猪野広樹ら覚醒「エンターテイメントだけではない地に足がついたお芝居を」 |language=ja |work=2.5 Jigen |date=2019-12-19 |access-date=2020-06-10 |archive-date=June 10, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610101611/https://25jigen.jp/report/21542 |url-status=live }}</ref>

''[[Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight]]'', a [[rhythm game]] for the PlayStation 4 and [[PlayStation Vita]], features the main cast of ''Persona 5'' and was released in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2017/12/24/persona-5-dancing-star-night-persona-3-dancing-moon-night-release-japan-may-24-2018/|title=Persona 5: Dancing Star Night And Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night Release In Japan On May 24, 2018|date=December 24, 2017|work=[[Siliconera]]|access-date=December 24, 2017|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224183841/http://www.siliconera.com/2017/12/24/persona-5-dancing-star-night-persona-3-dancing-moon-night-release-japan-may-24-2018/|archive-date=December 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight launch December 4 in the Americas and Europe |url=https://gematsu.com/2018/08/persona-3-dancing-in-moonlight-and-persona-5-dancing-in-starlight-launch-december-4-in-the-americas-and-europe |website=Gematsu |access-date=August 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180809215619/https://gematsu.com/2018/08/persona-3-dancing-in-moonlight-and-persona-5-dancing-in-starlight-launch-december-4-in-the-americas-and-europe |archive-date=August 9, 2018 |url-status=live |date=August 9, 2018}}</ref> The cast is also featured in ''[[Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]], also released in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth launches November 29 in Japan, first TV spot |url=https://gematsu.com/2018/08/persona-q2-new-cinema-labyrinth-launches-november-29-in-japan-first-tv-spot |website=Gematsu |access-date=August 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804161426/https://gematsu.com/2018/08/persona-q2-new-cinema-labyrinth-launches-november-29-in-japan-first-tv-spot |archive-date=August 4, 2018 |url-status=live |date=August 4, 2018}}</ref> ''[[Persona 5 Strikers]]'', an [[action role-playing]] sequel to ''Persona 5'' co-developed with [[Omega Force]] and featuring gameplay based on their ''[[Dynasty Warriors]]'' series, was released in Japan in 2020 and worldwide in 2021 for the [[Nintendo Switch]], PlayStation 4, and [[Windows]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vitale |first1=Adam |last2=Stenbuck |first2=Kite |title=Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers launches in Japan on February 20, 2020; New Gameplay Trailer |url=https://www.rpgsite.net/news/9118-persona-5-scramble-the-phantom-strikers-launches-in-japan-on-february-20-2020-new-gameplay-trailer |website=RPG Site |access-date=October 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024043408/https://www.rpgsite.net/news/9118-persona-5-scramble-the-phantom-strikers-launches-in-japan-on-february-20-2020-new-gameplay-trailer |archive-date=October 24, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Persona 5 Strikers coming west for PS4, Switch, and PC on February 23, 2021 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2020/12/persona-5-strikers-coming-west-for-ps4-switch-and-pc-on-february-23-2021 |website=Gematsu |access-date=4 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208074556/https://www.gematsu.com/2020/12/persona-5-strikers-coming-west-for-ps4-switch-and-pc-on-february-23-2021 |archive-date=December 8, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers Officially Confirmed For Switch |first=Ryan |last=Craddock |date=April 25, 2019 |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/04/persona_5_scramble_the_phantom_strikers_officially_confirmed_for_switch |access-date=April 25, 2019 |work=[[Nintendo Life]] |archive-date=April 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425134350/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/04/persona_5_scramble_the_phantom_strikers_officially_confirmed_for_switch |url-status=live}}</ref> A [[tactical role-playing game]] spinoff named ''[[Persona 5 Tactica]]'' was released in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bankhurst |first=Adam |date=June 11, 2023 |title=Persona 5 Tactica Officially Announced at Xbox Showcase |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/persona-5-tactica-officially-announced-at-xbox-showcase |access-date=June 11, 2023 |website=[[IGN]] |archive-date=June 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611175307/https://www.ign.com/articles/persona-5-tactica-officially-announced-at-xbox-showcase |url-status=live }}</ref> A spin-off for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]] named ''[[Persona 5: The Phantom X]]'' was announced in 2023, developed by Black Wings Game Studio and published by [[Perfect World Games]]; P-Studio is assisting in the game's development.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-17 |title=Persona 5: The Phantom X announced for iOS, Android |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2023/03/persona-5-the-phantom-x-announced-for-ios-android |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US |archive-date=March 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317034612/https://www.gematsu.com/2023/03/persona-5-the-phantom-x-announced-for-ios-android |url-status=live }}</ref>

Joker appears as a playable character via downloadable content (DLC) in the 2018 crossover [[fighting game]], ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gilliam |first1=Ryan |title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to add Persona 5's Joker as DLC |url=https://www.polygon.com/game-awards-tga/2018/12/6/18124650/super-smash-bros-ultimate-dlc-trailer-persona-5-joker-tga-2018 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207102916/https://www.polygon.com/game-awards-tga/2018/12/6/18124650/super-smash-bros-ultimate-dlc-trailer-persona-5-joker-tga-2018 |archive-date=December 7, 2018 |url-status=live |date=December 7, 2018 }}</ref> The game's director, [[Masahiro Sakurai]], is a fan of the ''Persona'' series and stated that Joker was emblematic of the approach that he wanted to take with ''Ultimate''{{'s}} DLC, adding that he wanted characters that were unique and fun to use within the ''Super Smash Bros.'' environment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/07/nintendo-persona-5s-joker-is-emblematic-of-smash-bros-ultimates-dlc-approach|title=Nintendo: Persona 5's Joker Is 'Emblematic' of Smash Bros. Ultimate's DLC Approach|first=Andrew|last=Goldfarb|website=[[IGN]]|date=December 7, 2018|access-date=January 31, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190212195414/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/07/nintendo-persona-5s-joker-is-emblematic-of-smash-bros-ultimates-dlc-approach|archive-date=February 12, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=Sato |title=Masahiro Sakurai Shares His Thoughts On Persona 5 And Atlus Games In A Special Video Interview |url=https://www.siliconera.com/2018/12/27/masahiro-sakurai-shares-his-thoughts-on-persona-5-and-atlus-games-in-a-special-video-interview/ |website=[[Siliconera]] |access-date=January 31, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201065650/https://www.siliconera.com/2018/12/27/masahiro-sakurai-shares-his-thoughts-on-persona-5-and-atlus-games-in-a-special-video-interview/ |archive-date=February 1, 2019 |url-status=live |date=December 28, 2018}}</ref> Other characters and series elements have also made crossover appearances in various other games.{{refn|<ref name="JokerCollab">{{cite web |author1=Sato |date=September 16, 2016 |title=Persona 5 Is Out To Steal Some Hearts In Dragon's Dogma Online's Collaboration Trailer |url=https://www.siliconera.com/2016/09/15/persona-5-steal-hearts-dragons-dogma-onlines-collaboration-trailer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219020112/https://www.siliconera.com/2016/09/15/persona-5-steal-hearts-dragons-dogma-onlines-collaboration-trailer/ |archive-date=February 19, 2019 |access-date=February 18, 2019 |website=[[Siliconera]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Osborn |first1=Alex |title=Sonic Forces Release Date Announced, Persona 5 Outfit Available as Preorder Bonus |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08/31/sonic-forces-release-date-announced-persona-5-outfit-available-as-preorder-bonus |website=[[IGN]] |date=August 31, 2017 |access-date=August 31, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831212826/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08/31/sonic-forces-release-date-announced-persona-5-outfit-available-as-preorder-bonus |archive-date=August 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Wong |first1=Alistair |title=Puzzle & Dragons Gets A Collaboration With Personas 3, 4 And 5 |url=https://www.siliconera.com/2018/04/20/puzzle-dragons-gets-collaboration-personas-3-4-5/ |website=[[Siliconera]] |access-date=February 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629180846/http://www.siliconera.com/2018/04/20/puzzle-dragons-gets-collaboration-personas-3-4-5/ |archive-date=June 29, 2018 |url-status=live |date=April 20, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Julia |title=The Persona 5 event in Granblue Fantasy works extremely well |url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/6/18/17475658/persona-5-granblue-fantasy-event |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |access-date=February 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219020104/https://www.polygon.com/2018/6/18/17475658/persona-5-granblue-fantasy-event |archive-date=February 19, 2019 |url-status=live |date=June 18, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Winslow |first1=Jeremy |title=E3 2019: Persona 5 Characters Join Catherine: Full Body |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2019-persona-5-characters-join-catherine-full-b/1100-6467812/ |website=[[GameSpot]] |access-date=June 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190616084416/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2019-persona-5-characters-join-catherine-full-b/1100-6467812/ |archive-date=June 16, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Luster |first1=Joseph |title=Yu Narukami and Persona 5's Joker Leap into Star Ocean: Anamnesis |url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/10/02-1/yu-narukami-and-persona-5s-joker-leap-into-star-ocean-anamnesis |website=[[Crunchyroll]] |date=October 2, 2019 |access-date=October 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002205848/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/10/02-1/yu-narukami-and-persona-5s-joker-leap-into-star-ocean-anamnesis |archive-date=October 2, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Another Eden and Persona 5 Royal Crossover Launches Today |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/355604/Another_Eden_nbspandnbsp_Persona_5_Royal_nbspCrossover_Launches_Today.php |website=[[Gamasutra]] |access-date=December 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212154217/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/355604/Another_Eden_nbspandnbsp_Persona_5_Royal_nbspCrossover_Launches_Today.php |archive-date=December 12, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Doolan |first1=Liam |title=Joker Costume Spotted On The Back Of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore Box Art |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/01/joker_costume_spotted_on_the_back_of_tokyo_mirage_sessions_fe_encore_box_art |website=Nintendo Life |access-date=January 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114123401/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/01/joker_costume_spotted_on_the_back_of_tokyo_mirage_sessions_fe_encore_box_art |archive-date=January 14, 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.destructoid.com/persona-5s-morgana-is-the-hyped-up-super-monkey-ball-dlc-character/|title = Persona 5's Morgana is the hyped-up Super Monkey Ball DLC character|date = August 25, 2021|access-date = August 27, 2021|archive-date = November 20, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211120084101/https://www.destructoid.com/persona-5s-morgana-is-the-hyped-up-super-monkey-ball-dlc-character/|url-status = live}}</ref><ref name="AlchemyStars">{{cite web |last1=Morrissy |first1=Kim |title=Persona 5 Royal Collab Comes to Alchemy Stars Mobile Game on July 14 |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-07-03/persona-5-royal-collab-comes-to-alchemy-stars-mobile-game-on-july-14/.187259 |website=Anime News Network |access-date=4 July 2022 |language=en |date=3 July 2022 |archive-date=July 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704034136/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-07-03/persona-5-royal-collab-comes-to-alchemy-stars-mobile-game-on-july-14/.187259 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-21 |title=Soul Hackers 2 Will Get Persona 5 DLC Pre-order Bonus |url=https://www.siliconera.com/soul-hackers-2-will-get-persona-5-dlc-pre-order-bonus/ |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US |archive-date=February 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220221161020/https://www.siliconera.com/soul-hackers-2-will-get-persona-5-dlc-pre-order-bonus/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tolentino |first=Josh |date=2022-09-06 |title=NieR Reincarnation x Persona 5 Royal Crossover Previewed |url=https://www.siliconera.com/nier-reincarnation-x-persona-5-royal-crossover-previewed/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref>}}

==Notes==
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==References==
{{reflist|refs=

<!-- Gameplay -->

<ref name="P5FamGameplay">{{cite magazine |date=July 28, 2016|script-title=ja:続報 (Follow-up) - ペルソナ5 (P5: Persona 5): 好敵手,現る!? |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |issue=1443 |pages=46–53 |publisher=[[Enterbrain]] |language=ja}}</ref>

<ref name="P5FamBattle">{{cite magazine |date=June 16, 2016|script-title=ja:続報 (Follow-up) - ペルソナ5 (P5: Persona 5): 勝負はつねに觧ヤかに. |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |issue=1437 |pages=36–39 |publisher=[[Enterbrain]] |language=ja}}</ref>

<!-- unused <ref name="DigiGameplay">{{cite web |url=http://www.idigitaltimes.com/persona-5-gameplay-news-all-out-attack-1-more-are-back-more-combat-details-540439 |title='Persona 5' Gameplay News: All-Out Attack, 1 More Are Back & More Combat Details |last=Glennon |first=Jen |publisher=Digital Times |date=June 14, 2016 |access-date=June 15, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811033524/http://www.idigitaltimes.com/persona-5-gameplay-news-all-out-attack-1-more-are-back-more-combat-details-540439 |archive-date=August 11, 2016}}</ref> -->

<ref name="SilGameplayPersonas">{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/16/persona-5-details-randomly-generated-dungeon-persona-leveling-fusing-sacrificing/ |title=Persona 5 Details Its Randomly Generated Dungeon, Persona Leveling, Fusing, And Sacrificing |author=Sato |publisher=Siliconera |date=August 16, 2016 |access-date=August 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816210840/http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/16/persona-5-details-randomly-generated-dungeon-persona-leveling-fusing-sacrificing/ |archive-date=August 16, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="RPGgameplay">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpgsite.net/preview/4895-persona-5-hands-off-impressions |title=Persona 5 Hands-Off impressions |last=Campbell |first=Kyle |publisher=RPG Site |date=June 20, 2016 |access-date=August 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623162254/http://www.rpgsite.net/preview/4895-persona-5-hands-off-impressions |archive-date=June 23, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="PolyGameplay">{{cite web |url=http://www.polygon.com/e3/2016/6/15/11941052/persona-5-gameplay-preview-e3-2016 |title=Persona 5 will let you chat with Shadows, get a job and hang with your cat |last=Farokhmanesh |first=Megan |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |date=June 15, 2016 |access-date=August 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616184108/http://www.polygon.com/e3/2016/6/15/11941052/persona-5-gameplay-preview-e3-2016 |archive-date=June 16, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<!-- Synopsis -->

<ref name="P5year">{{cite web |url=https://www.destructoid.com/i-translated-the-new-persona-5-trailer-so-let-s-analyze-it-359690.phtml |title=I translated the new Persona 5 trailer, so let's analyze it |last=Tolentino |first=Joe |website=[[Destructoid]] |date=May 12, 2016 |access-date=September 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924091025/https://www.destructoid.com/i-translated-the-new-persona-5-trailer-so-let-s-analyze-it-359690.phtml |archive-date=September 24, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GIpersona">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/08/04/what-is-shin-megami-tensei-persona.aspx |title=What Is Shin Megami Tensei: Persona? |author=Hilliard, Kyle |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |date=August 4, 2012 |access-date=May 5, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122070743/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/08/04/what-is-shin-megami-tensei-persona.aspx |archive-date=January 22, 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

<ref name="FamTokyo">{{cite web |url=http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_fh_diary&target_c_diary_id=96759|script-title=ja:『ペルソナ5』新たなPVの気になるところについて、ディレクター・橋野桂氏に一問一答！ |publisher=[[Famitsu]] |language=ja |date=September 17, 2016 |access-date=May 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408092219/http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_fh_diary&target_c_diary_id=96759 |archive-date=April 8, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="KotakuLysis">{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/analyzing-the-persona-5-trailer-1683939185 |title=Analyzing the Persona 5 Trailer |last1=Ashcraft |first1=Brian |last2=Nakamura |first2=Toshi |website=[[Kotaku]] |date=February 5, 2015 |access-date=February 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320235545/http://kotaku.com/analyzing-the-persona-5-trailer-1683939185 |archive-date=March 20, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="PSeriesInfo">{{cite web |url=http://www.polygon.com/2016/9/14/12901558/what-is-persona-explainer-persona-5 |title=The Persona Series, Explained |last=Farokhmanesh |first=Megan |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |date=September 14, 2016 |access-date=September 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916095030/http://www.polygon.com/2016/9/14/12901558/what-is-persona-explainer-persona-5 |archive-date=September 16, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="PMythDetail">{{cite magazine |url=https://killscreen.com/articles/the-creator-of-persona-on-life-japanese-culture-and-the-unconscious/ |title=The Creator of Persona on Life, Japanese Culture, and the Unconscious |last=Kotzer |first=Zack |magazine=Kill Screen |date=June 5, 2016 |access-date=September 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916101142/https://killscreen.com/articles/the-creator-of-persona-on-life-japanese-culture-and-the-unconscious/ |archive-date=September 16, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GemCharactersA">{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |url=http://gematsu.com/2015/10/persona-5-reveals-new-persona-artwork-updated-character-descriptions |title=Persona 5 reveals new Persona artwork, updated character descriptions |publisher=Gematsu |date=October 2, 2015 |access-date=May 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410090938/http://gematsu.com/2015/10/persona-5-reveals-new-persona-artwork-updated-character-descriptions |archive-date=April 10, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GemCharactersB">{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2016/05/persona-5-introduces-three-new-party-members |title=Persona 5 introduces three new party members [Update] |last=Romano |first=Sal |publisher=Gematsu |date=May 10, 2016 |access-date=May 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511124311/http://gematsu.com/2016/05/persona-5-introduces-three-new-party-members |archive-date=May 11, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<!-- Development -->

<ref name="P5credits">{{cite video game |title=Persona 5 |developer=[[Atlus]] |publisher=Atlus |date=September 17, 2016 |platform=[[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 4]] |scene=Credits}}</ref>

<ref name="USGp5Interview">{{cite web |url=http://www.usgamer.net/articles/hashino-persona-5-interview |title=Persona 5's Katsura Hashino on His Favorite Characters, Japanese vs. Western Storytelling, and Anxiety |last=Bailey |first=Kat |website=[[Eurogamer|USGamer]] |date=April 5, 2017 |access-date=April 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405210311/http://www.usgamer.net/articles/hashino-persona-5-interview |archive-date=April 5, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

<ref name="P5studioA">{{cite web|last=Ike|first=Sato|title=Atlus' Katsura Hashino Expects Project Re Fantasy To "Take A Long Time Until Completion"|date=December 23, 2016|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/23/atlus-katsura-hashino-expects-project-re-fantasy-take-long-time-completion/|publisher=Siliconera|access-date=December 28, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606022629/http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/23/atlus-katsura-hashino-expects-project-re-fantasy-take-long-time-completion/|archive-date=June 6, 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="P5studioB">{{cite web|last=Frank|first=Allegra|title=Longtime Persona director hands off series after more than a decade|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/5/4/15545254/persona-5-director-leaves-katsura-hashino|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date=May 4, 2017|access-date=December 28, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107075313/https://www.polygon.com/2017/5/4/15545254/persona-5-director-leaves-katsura-hashino|archive-date=November 7, 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="4Gstory">{{cite web |url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/272/G027222/20160613013/|script-title=ja:「ペルソナ5」橋野 桂氏インタビュー。“心を盗む怪盗”をテーマにした本作と，20周年を迎える「ペルソナ」シリーズに込められた思いを聞いた |publisher=[[4Gamer.net]] |date=August 20, 2016 |access-date=August 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819164548/http://www.4gamer.net/games/272/G027222/20160613013/ |archive-date=August 19, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="PSblogHashino">{{cite web |url=https://www.jp.playstation.com/blog/detail/3698/20160921-persona5.html|script-title=ja:かつてないプレイ体験を──満を持して発売された『ペルソナ５』の開発裏話【特集最終回】 |publisher=[[PlayStation Blog]] |date=September 21, 2016 |access-date=September 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923063511/https://www.jp.playstation.com/blog/detail/3698/20160921-persona5.html |archive-date=September 23, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="KotakuPersonaA">{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/5500764/persona-developers-making-newpersona |title=Persona Developers Making New...Persona |last=Ashcraft |first=Brian |website=[[Kotaku]] |date=March 24, 2010 |access-date=September 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303193434/http://kotaku.com/5500764/persona-developers-making-newpersona |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="AndriaPersonaA">{{cite web |url=http://andriasang.com/comxue/persona_5_engine/ |title=Persona 5 Uses New Internal Engine |last=Gantayat |first=Anoop |publisher=Andriasang.com |date=August 31, 2011 |access-date=May 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227095548/http://andriasang.com/comxue/persona_5_engine/ |archive-date=February 27, 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="AndriaPersonaB">{{cite web |url=http://andriasang.com/con25x/famitsu_feature_part_3/ |title=More Future Talk From Japan's Big Producers |last=Gantayat |first=Anoop |publisher=Andriasang.com |date=August 8, 2012 |access-date=September 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407092453/http://andriasang.com/con25x/famitsu_feature_part_3/ |archive-date=April 7, 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

<ref name="PersonaBlog">{{cite web |url=http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=195|script-title=ja:『ペルソナ５』開発チームより |last=Hashino |first=Katsura |language=ja |publisher=Persona Channel News Blog |date=September 1, 2014 |access-date=September 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331131142/http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=195 |archive-date=March 31, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="CathBryon">{{cite web |url=http://www.develop-online.net/tools-and-tech/the-top-14-game-engines-gamebryo/0117559 |title=The top 14 game engines: Gamebryo |last=Lee |first=Aaron |publisher=[[Develop (UK magazine)|Develop]] |date=March 20, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502135712/http://www.develop-online.net/tools-and-tech/the-top-14-game-engines-gamebryo/0117559 |archive-date=May 2, 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

<ref name="GIinterview">{{cite magazine |last=Wallace |first=Kimberley |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/12/09/persona-5-story-and-characters-interview-katsura-hashino.aspx |title=New Persona 5 Details You Won't Find Anywhere Else |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |date=December 9, 2015 |access-date=December 15, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151213101708/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/12/09/persona-5-story-and-characters-interview-katsura-hashino.aspx |archive-date=December 13, 2015}}</ref>

<ref name="P5magazine">{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2015/03/japanese-persona-magazine-interviews-atlus-staff-persona-5-dancing-all-night |title=Japanese Persona Magazine interviews Atlus staff on Persona 5, Dancing All Night [Update] |last=James |first=Thomas |publisher=Gematsu |date=March 6, 2015 |access-date=March 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315013601/http://gematsu.com/2015/03/japanese-persona-magazine-interviews-atlus-staff-persona-5-dancing-all-night |archive-date=March 15, 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5FamIG">{{cite magazine |date=September 1, 2016|script-title=ja:続報 (Follow-up) - ペルソナ5 (P5: Persona 5): 心の怪盗団, まもなく参上 |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |issue=1448 |pages=66–71 |publisher=[[Enterbrain]] |language=ja}}</ref>

<ref name="PSCsecrets">{{cite episode |series=Persona Stalkers Club V |language=ja |credits=Mafia Kajita (host), [[Tomomi Isomura]] (host), Katsuna Hashino (guest), [[Shigenori Soejima]] (guest) |network=[[Niconico]] |number=5 |date=October 31, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name="CGMagInterview">{{cite journal |date=September 10, 2016|script-title=ja:Game Graphics Studio - ペルソナ5: 今世代機グラフィックで魅せる人気ジュブナイルシリーズ最新作 |journal=CGWorld |issue=218 |pages=86–72 |publisher=Works Corporation |language=ja}}</ref>

<ref name="Persona5Theme">{{cite web |url=https://www.psu.com/news/22399/Persona-5-details--If-youve-played-P3-and-P4-you-should-feel-right-at-home |title=Persona 5 details: If you've played P3 and P4, you 'should feel right at home' |last=Prahl |first=Kyle |website=PSU.com |date=February 4, 2014 |access-date=September 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150504222419/https://www.psu.com/news/22399/Persona-5-details--If-youve-played-P3-and-P4-you-should-feel-right-at-home |archive-date=May 4, 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="RPGSinterview">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpgsite.net/interview/4887-persona-5-q-a-with-character-designer-shigenori-soejima |title=Persona 5 Q&A with character designer Shigenori Soejima |last=Reese |first=Zack |publisher=RPG Site |date=June 19, 2016 |access-date=June 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621121502/http://www.rpgsite.net/interview/4887-persona-5-q-a-with-character-designer-shigenori-soejima |archive-date=June 21, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="Domerica">{{cite web|url=https://www.domerica.net/works.html|script-title=ja:株式会社ドメリカ - Works|language=ja|website=Domerica|access-date=March 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305123336/https://www.domerica.net/works.html|archive-date=March 5, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5persona">{{cite magazine |date=September 24, 2015|script-title=ja:P5: Persona 5 - ペルソナ5 |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |issue=1399 |pages=47–55 |publisher=[[Enterbrain]] |language=ja}}</ref>

<ref name="PMinspiration">{{cite magazine |date=June 29, 2015 |script-title=ja:ペルソナマガジン #2015 JULY |magazine =Persona Magazine |issue=July 2015 |pages=243–244 |publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]] |language=ja}}</ref>

<ref name="FamMusicArt">{{cite magazine |date=September 7, 2016 | script-title=ja:あなたはまもなく心を奪わわる |pages=140–145 |magazine=[[Famitsu|Famitsu Weekly]] |issue=1449 |publisher=[[Enterbrain]] |language=ja}}</ref>

<ref name="FamSoejima">{{cite magazine |date=February 23, 2017 | script-title=ja:Case 5: 副島 成記 |pages=226–228 |magazine=[[Famitsu|Famitsu Weekly]] |issue=1473 |publisher=[[Enterbrain]] |language=ja}}</ref>

<ref name="Persona5Artbook">{{cite book|script-title=ja:ペルソナ5 公式設定画集|trans-title=Persona 5 Official Setting Picture Book |publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]] |language=ja |isbn=978-4-0473-3190-7 |date=December 26, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name="Persona5Maniacus">{{cite book |chapter=Characters|script-title=ja:ペルソナ5 マニアクス|trans-title=Persona 5 Maniax |publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]] |language=ja |isbn=978-4-0489-2803-8 |date=August 4, 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="P5hashinoUI">{{cite web |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-04-19-lets-talk-about-persona-5s-menus |title=Let's talk about Persona 5's menus |last=Cassandra |first=Khaw |website=[[Eurogamer]] |date=April 19, 2017 |access-date=April 19, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419150605/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-04-19-lets-talk-about-persona-5s-menus |archive-date=April 19, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5cedecUI">{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2017/11/13/atlus-reveals-design-secrets-behind-persona-5s-distinctive-ui/ |title=Atlus Reveals The Design Secrets Behind Persona 5's Distinctive UI |author=Wong, Alistair |publisher=Siliconera |date=November 13, 2017 |access-date=November 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113195500/http://www.siliconera.com/2017/11/13/atlus-reveals-design-secrets-behind-persona-5s-distinctive-ui/ |archive-date=November 13, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="SilP5Fam">{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/02/23/persona-5-director-voluminous-content-characters-social-link-system/ |title=Persona 5 Director On Its Voluminous Content, Characters, And Its Social Link System |author=Sato |publisher=Siliconera |date=February 23, 2016 |access-date=May 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223233907/http://www.siliconera.com/2016/02/23/persona-5-director-voluminous-content-characters-social-link-system/ |archive-date=February 23, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="KotakuPersonaB">{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/getting-to-know-persona-5-1685370811 |title=Getting To Know Persona 5 |last=Nakamura |first=Toshi |website=[[Kotaku]] |date=February 12, 2015 |access-date=May 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324234912/http://kotaku.com/getting-to-know-persona-5-1685370811 |archive-date=March 24, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GematsuFreedom">{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2014/02/persona-5-game-attaining-freedom |title=Persona 5 is a game about attaining freedom |last=Romano |first=Sal |publisher=Gematsu |date=February 5, 2014 |access-date=September 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233620/http://gematsu.com/2014/02/persona-5-game-attaining-freedom |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GemDetails">{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2015/02/persona-5-protagonist-first-persona-detailed-famitsu |title=Persona 5 protagonist, first Persona, and more detailed in Famitsu |last=James |first=Thomas |publisher=Gematsu |date=February 9, 2015 |access-date=February 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422023930/http://gematsu.com/2015/02/persona-5-protagonist-first-persona-detailed-famitsu |archive-date=April 22, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GemHashino">{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2015/02/persona-5-director-discusses-characters-themes-development |title=Persona 5 director discusses characters, themes, and development |last=James |first=Thomas |publisher=Gematsu |date=February 5, 2015 |access-date=February 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325054926/http://gematsu.com/2015/02/persona-5-director-discusses-characters-themes-development |archive-date=March 25, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="SilCath">{{cite web |title=Persona 5's Characters Will Be Restrained By Modern Society |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2013/11/26/persona-5s-characters-will-restrained-modern-society/ |author=Sato |publisher=Siliconera |date=November 26, 2013 |access-date=September 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160228223824/http://www.siliconera.com/2013/11/26/persona-5s-characters-will-restrained-modern-society/ |archive-date=February 28, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="Meguro/Soejima">{{cite magazine |last=Mielke |first=James |title='Persona 5' Creators Talk Series' Legacy, Character Design and J-Pop |url=http://www.glixel.com/interviews/persona-5-creators-talk-legacy-character-design-and-j-pop-w480818 |date=May 5, 2017 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone|Glixel]] |access-date=May 12, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707024530/http://www.glixel.com/interviews/persona-5-creators-talk-legacy-character-design-and-j-pop-w480818 |archive-date=July 7, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="SilComposer">{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2015/02/09/persona-5s-soundtrack-comes-acid-jazz-influences/ |title=Persona 5′s Soundtrack Comes From Some Acid Jazz Influences |author=Sato |publisher=Siliconera |date=February 9, 2015 |access-date=February 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222213437/http://www.siliconera.com/2015/02/09/persona-5s-soundtrack-comes-acid-jazz-influences/ |archive-date=December 22, 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="LynTwitter">{{cite tweet|user=Lyn_Inaizumi|author=Lyn Inaizumi|number=645173250314514432|date=September 19, 2015|title=情報解禁ですー。 アトラスさんから発売予定の、 ペルソナ５のオープニングテーマを歌わせていただいております！！ ゲーム•アニメ音楽に携わらせていただいのは初めて、しかも、とっても 素敵な楽曲をうたわせていただいて光栄です！|language=ja}}</ref>

<ref name="PSCmusic">{{cite episode |series=[[Persona Stalker Club]] |language=ja |credits=Mafia Kajita (host), [[Tomomi Isomura]] (host) |network=[[Niconico]] |number=26 |date=April 28, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name="P5liners">[[Atlus]] (January 17, 2017). "''Persona 5 Original Soundtrack'' liner notes." Mastard Records. TPCD-0200-2. Retrieved on February 29, 2016.</ref>

<ref name="P5Album">{{cite news |last=Greening |first=Chris |title=Atlus releases three-disc Persona 5 album |newspaper=Vgmo -Video Game Music Online- |url=http://www.vgmonline.net/atlus-releases-three-disc-persona-5-album/ |publisher=Video Game Music Online |date=January 17, 2017 |access-date=January 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118070143/http://www.vgmonline.net/atlus-releases-three-disc-persona-5-album/ |archive-date=January 18, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5AlbumInfo">{{cite web |url=http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=502|script-title=ja:【12月15日更新】『ペルソナ５』オリジナル・サウンドトラック発売決定！ |publisher=Persona Channel |date=December 15, 2016 |access-date=January 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170130142052/http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=502 |archive-date=January 30, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5OSToricon">{{cite web |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2017-01-30/|script-title=ja:週間 CDアルバムランキング - 2017年01月30日付 |publisher=[[Oricon]] |access-date=January 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128171827/http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2017-01-30/ |archive-date=January 28, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

<ref name="P5ostItunes">{{cite web |url=http://www.usgamer.net/articles/persona-5-ost-itunes |title=Persona 5's Immensely Jazzy Soundtrack Is Available Now on iTunes |last=McCarthy |first=Caty |website=[[Eurogamer|USGamer]] |date=April 18, 2017 |access-date=April 19, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419150440/http://www.usgamer.net/articles/persona-5-ost-itunes |archive-date=April 19, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

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<ref name="PolyPersona">{{cite web |last=Farokhmanesh |first=Megan |title=Persona 5 coming to Japan winter 2014, spin-off titles announced |url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/11/24/5139762/persona-5-coming-to-japan-winter-2014-spin-off-titles-announced |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |date=November 24, 2013 |access-date=November 24, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507113129/http://www.polygon.com/2013/11/24/5139762/persona-5-coming-to-japan-winter-2014-spin-off-titles-announced |archive-date=May 7, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="PersonaPS4">{{cite news |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-09-01/persona-5-teaser-video-reveals-playstation-4-release/.78254 |title=Persona 5 Teaser Video Reveals PlayStation 4 Release |work=[[Anime News Network]] |date=September 1, 2014 |access-date=September 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417080439/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-09-01/persona-5-teaser-video-reveals-playstation-4-release/.78254 |archive-date=April 17, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="ANNreveal">{{cite news |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-02-05/new-persona-5-trailer-shows-phantom-thief-gameplay/.84115 |title=New Persona 5 Trailer shows Phantom Thief Gameplay |work=[[Anime News Network]] |date=February 5, 2014 |access-date=February 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414060756/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-02-05/new-persona-5-trailer-shows-phantom-thief-gameplay/.84115 |archive-date=April 14, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GIdelay">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/persona_5/b/playstation4/archive/2015/09/17/persona-5-delayed-will-now-release-summer-2016-in-japan.aspx |title=Persona 5 Delayed, Will Now Release Summer 2016 In Japan |last=Futter |first=Mike |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |date=September 17, 2015 |access-date=September 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918095244/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/persona_5/b/playstation4/archive/2015/09/17/persona-5-delayed-will-now-release-summer-2016-in-japan.aspx |archive-date=September 18, 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

<ref name="PersonaDelay">{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2015/09/17/persona-5-director-shares-a-message-about-the-games-development-and-delay/ |title=Persona 5 Director Shares A Message About The Game's Development And Delay |author=Sato |publisher=Siliconera |date=September 17, 2015 |access-date=September 17, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919231944/http://www.siliconera.com/2015/09/17/persona-5-director-shares-a-message-about-the-games-development-and-delay/ |archive-date=September 19, 2015}}</ref>

<ref name="IGNtake">{{cite web |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |title=Persona 5 Countdown Will End With a Livestream |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/04/26/persona-5-countdown-will-end-with-a-livestream |website=[[IGN]] |date=April 26, 2016 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428093029/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/04/26/persona-5-countdown-will-end-with-a-livestream |archive-date=April 28, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GemRelease">{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2016/05/persona-5-launches-september-15-japan-fourth-trailer |title=Persona 5 launches September 15 in Japan, fourth trailer |last=Romano |first=Sal |publisher=Gematsu |date=May 5, 2016 |access-date=May 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506164448/http://gematsu.com/2016/05/persona-5-launches-september-15-japan-fourth-trailer |archive-date=May 6, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="PSCchange">{{cite web |url=http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=411|script-title=ja:ペルソナストーカー倶楽部Ｖ（ファイブ）６月よりスタート！ 新コーナーも募集開始！ |publisher=Persona Channel News Blog |language=ja |date=May 5, 2016 |access-date=May 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160520192208/http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=411 |archive-date=May 20, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5NA">{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2016/06/persona-5-launches-february-14-americas |title=Persona 5 launches February 14 in the Americas |last=Romano |first=Sal |publisher=Gematsu |date=June 7, 2016 |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160607130006/http://gematsu.com/2016/06/persona-5-launches-february-14-americas |archive-date=June 7, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5psBlog">{{cite web |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/06/07/persona-5-will-take-your-heart-on-valentines-day-2017/ |title=Persona 5 will Take Your Heart on Valentine's Day 2017 |last=Hardin |first=John |publisher=[[PlayStation Blog]] |date=June 7, 2016 |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160607181019/http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/06/07/persona-5-will-take-your-heart-on-valentines-day-2017/ |archive-date=June 7, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5auPub">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/loads-of-persona-5-dlc-revealed-heres-when-it-laun/1100-6448570/ |title=Loads Of Persona 5 DLC Revealed, Here's When It Launches |last=Dayus |first=Oscar |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=March 9, 2017 |access-date=March 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322020106/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/loads-of-persona-5-dlc-revealed-heres-when-it-laun/1100-6448570/ |archive-date=March 22, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5euPub">{{cite web |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-06-persona-5-coming-to-europe-courtesy-of-deep-silver |title=Persona 5 coming to Europe - courtesy of Deep Silver |last=Yin-Poole |first=Wesley |website=[[Eurogamer]] |date=July 6, 2016 |access-date=July 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706133953/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-06-persona-5-coming-to-europe-courtesy-of-deep-silver |archive-date=July 6, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="p5euDate">{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2016/08/persona-5-launches-february-14-europe |title=Persona 5 launches February 14 in Europe |last=Romano |first=Sal |publisher=Gematsu |date=August 9, 2016 |access-date=August 9, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809122649/http://gematsu.com/2016/08/persona-5-launches-february-14-europe |archive-date=August 9, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5WestDelay">{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2016/11/persona-5-delayed-april-4-free-japanese-voice-over-dlc-announced |title=Persona 5 delayed to April 4 in the west, free Japanese voice-over DLC announced |last=Romano |first=Sal |publisher=Gematsu |date=November 16, 2016 |access-date=November 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116211408/http://gematsu.com/2016/11/persona-5-delayed-april-4-free-japanese-voice-over-dlc-announced |archive-date=November 16, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5local">{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/19/persona-5-english-voice-cast-revealed-2 |title=Persona 5 English Voice Cast Revealed |last=Goldfarb |first=Andrew |website=[[IGN]] |date=October 19, 2016 |access-date=October 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019150401/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/19/persona-5-english-voice-cast-revealed-2 |archive-date=October 19, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5dlc">{{cite web |url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201609/23116651.html|script-title=ja:『ペルソナ5』お楽しみ無料コンテンツやコスチューム＆BGMセットなど、DLC情報が一挙公開 |publisher=[[Famitsu]] |date=September 23, 2016 |access-date=September 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923111533/http://www.famitsu.com/news/201609/23116651.html |archive-date=September 23, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5blogDLC">{{cite web |url=http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=485|script-title=ja:ペルソナ５ 出荷５５万本突破御礼 |last=Hashino |first=Katsura |publisher=Persona Channel News Blog |date=September 30, 2016 |access-date=September 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930082455/http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=485 |archive-date=September 30, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5dlc2">{{cite web |url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201610/06117579.html|script-title=ja:『ペルソナ5』今週＆来週のDLC情報が一挙公開！ 10月13日より新規難易度"CHALLENGE"も登場 |publisher=[[Famitsu]] |date=October 6, 2016 |access-date=October 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006081003/http://www.famitsu.com/news/201610/06117579.html |archive-date=October 6, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5dlcWest">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpgfan.com/news/2017/5871.html |title=Tons of Persona 5 Costume DLC Will Be Available in the West |last=Burns |first=Colin |publisher=RPGFan |date=February 11, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211123620/http://www.rpgfan.com/news/2017/5871.html |archive-date=February 11, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

<ref name="PersonaLocal">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/09/17/perfecting-persona-how-atlus-usa-bloomed.aspx |title=Perfecting Persona: How Atlus USA Bloomed |last=Wallace |first=Kimberley |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |date=September 17, 2013 |access-date=May 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150503215803/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/09/17/perfecting-persona-how-atlus-usa-bloomed.aspx |archive-date=May 3, 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

<ref name="P5PSblogLocal">{{cite web |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/04/04/persona-5-how-atlus-usa-localized-an-instant-classic/ |title=Persona 5: How Atlus USA Localized an Instant Classic |first=Yu |last=Namba |website=[[PlayStation Blog]] |date=April 4, 2017 |access-date=April 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404194020/http://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/04/04/persona-5-how-atlus-usa-localized-an-instant-classic/ |archive-date=April 4, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

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<ref name="MC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/persona-5/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=Persona 5 for PlayStation 4 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=March 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608181021/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/persona-5 |archive-date=June 8, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="MCRoyal">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/persona-5-royal/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=Persona 5 Royal for PlayStation 4 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=April 5, 2020 |archive-date=March 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317151829/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/persona-5-royal |url-status=live }}</ref>

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<ref name="DesReview">{{cite web |last=Carter |first=Chris |date=March 29, 2017 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-persona-5-424076.phtml |title=Review: Persona 5 |website=[[Destructoid]] |access-date=March 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330101725/https://www.destructoid.com/review-persona-5-424076.phtml |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="EZAReview">{{Cite web|url=https://easyallies.com/#!/review/persona-5|title=Review: Persona 5|website=Easy Allies|access-date=August 11, 2020|archive-date=September 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924174639/https://easyallies.com/#!/review/persona-5|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="EdgeReview">{{cite magazine|date=May 2017|title=Persona 5|magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]|publisher=[[Future plc|Future Publishing]]|issue=305|pages=110}}</ref>

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<ref name="EurogamerReview">{{cite web |last=Khaw |first=Cassandra |date=March 29, 2017 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-03-29-persona-5-review |title=Persona 5 review |website=[[Eurogamer]] |access-date=August 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002220835/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-03-29-persona-5-review |archive-date=October 2, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

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<ref name="FamReviewRoyal">{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1612 |url=https://gematsu.com/2019/10/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1612 |website=Gematsu |date=October 23, 2019 |access-date=November 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208044811/https://gematsu.com/2019/10/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1612 |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GIReview">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/persona_5/b/playstation4/archive/2017/03/29/persona-5-review-game-informer.aspx |title=Persona 5 - The Triumph Of Thievery |last=Juba |first=Joe |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |date=March 29, 2017 |access-date=March 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329203423/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/persona_5/b/playstation4/archive/2017/03/29/persona-5-review-game-informer.aspx |archive-date=March 29, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

<ref name="GIReviewRoyal">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/persona-5-royal/persona-5-royal-review-revealing-its-true-form |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328061224/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/persona-5-royal/persona-5-royal-review-revealing-its-true-form |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 28, 2020 |title=Persona 5 Royal Review – Revealing Its True Form |last=Shea |first=Brian |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |date=March 31, 2020 |access-date=April 5, 2020 }}</ref>

<ref name="GameRevReview">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/71952-persona-5-review|title=Persona 5 Review|website=Game Revolution|date=March 29, 2017|access-date=August 11, 2020|archive-date=August 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809054756/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/71952-persona-5-review|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GSpotReview">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/persona-5-review/1900-6416640/ |title=Persona 5 Review - Style and substance |last=James |first=Lucy |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=March 29, 2017 |access-date=March 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329202842/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/persona-5-review/1900-6416640/ |archive-date=March 29, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GSpotReviewRoyal">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/persona-5-royal-review-ideal-and-the-real/1900-6417444/ |title=Persona 5 Royal Review - Ideal And The Real |last=Higham |first=Michael |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=April 3, 2020 |access-date=April 5, 2020 |archive-date=April 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405022630/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/persona-5-royal-review-ideal-and-the-real/1900-6417444/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="GRadarReview">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/persona-5-review/ |title=Persona 5 Review |last=Arendt |first=Susan |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |date=March 29, 2017 |access-date=March 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170329202250/http://www.gamesradar.com/persona-5-review/ |archive-date=March 29, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GTMReview">{{cite magazine |title=Persona 5 |magazine=[[GamesTM]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |issue=186 |date=20 Apr 2017| page=76}}</ref>

<ref name="HCGReview">{{Cite web|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/2017/03/29/review-persona-5/251936/|title=Review: Persona 5|website=Hardcore Gamer|date=March 29, 2017|access-date=August 11, 2020|archive-date=August 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812213555/https://hardcoregamer.com/2017/03/29/review-persona-5/251936/|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="HCGReviewRoyal">{{Cite web|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/2020/03/17/review-persona-5-royal/369508/|title=Review: Persona 5 Royal|website=Hardcore Gamer|date=March 17, 2020|access-date=August 11, 2020|archive-date=August 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812132022/https://hardcoregamer.com/2020/03/17/review-persona-5-royal/369508/|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="IGNReview">{{cite web |url=http://uk.ign.com/articles/2017/03/29/persona-5-review |title=Persona 5 Review |last=Goldfarb |first=Andrew |website=[[IGN]] |date=March 29, 2017 |access-date=March 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329211820/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/29/persona-5-review |archive-date=March 29, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="IGNReviewRoyal">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/persona-5-royal-review |title=Persona 5 Royal Review |last=Hafer |first=T.J. |website=[[IGN]] |date=April 1, 2020 |access-date=April 5, 2020 |archive-date=April 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405071239/https://www.ign.com/articles/persona-5-royal-review |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="JXVReviewRoyal">{{Cite web|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1189811/persona-5-royal-le-retour-du-roi-des-j-rpg.htm|title=Test : Persona 5 Royal, le retour du roi des J-RPG|website=[[Jeuxvideo.com]]|date=March 17, 2020|language=fr|access-date=August 11, 2020|archive-date=August 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814234348/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1189811/persona-5-royal-le-retour-du-roi-des-j-rpg.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="OPMAUReview">{{cite magazine|date=May 2017 |title=Persona 5|pages=62 |magazine=[[PlayStation Official Magazine – Australia]] |issue=133 |publisher=[[Future plc]]}}</ref>

<ref name="OPMUKReview">{{cite journal |last=Simpkins |first=Jen |date=March 14, 2017 |title=Persona 5; Get psyched for the ultimate JRPG |pages=70–75 |journal=[[PlayStation Official Magazine – UK]] |issue=134 |publisher=[[Future plc]]}}</ref>

<ref name="OPMUKReviewRoyal">{{cite magazine|date=May 2020 |title=Persona 5 Royal|pages=84 |magazine=[[PlayStation Official Magazine – UK]] |issue=174 |publisher=[[Future plc]]}}</ref>

<ref name="PolyReview">{{cite web |url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/3/29/15104088/persona-5-review-atlus-playstation-4-ps4-3-ps3-english-gameplay-impressions |title=Persona 5 review |last=Kollar |first=Philip |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |date=March 29, 2017 |access-date=March 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329203259/http://www.polygon.com/2017/3/29/15104088/persona-5-review-atlus-playstation-4-ps4-3-ps3-english-gameplay-impressions |archive-date=March 29, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="PolyReviewRoyal">{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2020/3/30/21192389/persona-5-royal-review-playstation-4-edits-comparison-updates-story-characters|title=Persona 5 Royal review: A great game gets an even better second draft|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date=March 30, 2020|access-date=August 11, 2020|archive-date=June 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610173553/https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2020/3/30/21192389/persona-5-royal-review-playstation-4-edits-comparison-updates-story-characters|url-status=live|author-last1=Dale|author-first1=Laura}}</ref>

<ref name="PSQReview">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/persona_5|title=Persona 5 Review (PS4)|website=Push Square|date=March 29, 2017|access-date=August 11, 2020|archive-date=September 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904094858/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/persona_5|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="PSQReviewRoyal">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/persona_5_royal|title=Persona 5 Royal Review (PS4)|website=Push Square|date=March 30, 2020|access-date=August 11, 2020|archive-date=August 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814020817/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/persona_5_royal|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="RPGamerReview">{{Cite web|url=https://archive.rpgamer.com/games/persona/persona5/reviews/persona5strev1.html|title=Persona 5 - Review Take Your Heart|website=RPGamer|access-date=August 11, 2020|archive-date=February 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205124513/https://archive.rpgamer.com/games/persona/persona5/reviews/persona5strev1.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="RPGamerReviewRoyal">{{Cite web|url=https://rpgamer.com/review/persona-5-royal-review/|title=Persona 5 Royal Review|website=RPGamer|date=March 30, 2020|access-date=August 11, 2020|archive-date=August 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814103737/https://rpgamer.com/review/persona-5-royal-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="TGReview">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/29/persona-5-review-teenage-game-franchise|title=Persona 5 review: spectacular simulation of teenage life|last=Parkin|first=Simon|author-link=Simon Parkin|website=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 29, 2017|access-date=August 11, 2020|archive-date=March 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330174336/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/29/persona-5-review-teenage-game-franchise|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="USgamerReview">{{Cite web|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/persona-5-review|title=Persona 5 Review A stylish victory|website=USgamer|date=March 30, 2017|access-date=August 11, 2020|archive-date=July 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726182123/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/persona-5-review|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="NLifeReview">{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/persona-5-royal|title=Persona 5 Royal Review (Switch)|website=Nintendo Life|date=October 17, 2022|access-date=October 21, 2022|archive-date=October 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021020623/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/persona-5-royal|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="PSawards2016">{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/the-winners-of-the-2016-playstation-awards-1790033678 |title=The Winners Of The 2016 PlayStation Awards |last=Ashcraft |first=Brian |website=[[Kotaku]] |date=December 13, 2016 |access-date=March 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170220050856/http://kotaku.com/the-winners-of-the-2016-playstation-awards-1790033678 |archive-date=February 20, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

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<ref name="P5salesPre">{{cite web |url=https://www.destructoid.com/persona-5-pre-orders-spike-in-japan-after-final-fantasy-xv-delay-announcement-380780.phtml |title=Persona 5 pre-orders spike in Japan after Final Fantasy XV delay announcement |last=Carden |first=Dennis |website=[[Destructoid]] |date=August 16, 2016 |access-date=September 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917080851/https://www.destructoid.com/persona-5-pre-orders-spike-in-japan-after-final-fantasy-xv-delay-announcement-380780.phtml |archive-date=September 17, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5salesW1">{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2016/09/media-create-sales-91216-91816 |title=Media Create Sales: 9/12/16 – 9/18/16 |last=Romano |first=Sal |publisher=Gematsu |date=September 21, 2016 |access-date=September 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921144418/http://gematsu.com/2016/09/media-create-sales-91216-91816 |archive-date=September 21, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5salesW2">{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2016/09/media-create-sales-91916-92516 |title=Media Create Sales: 9/19/16 – 9/25/16 |last=Romano |first=Sal |publisher=Gematsu |date=September 28, 2016 |access-date=September 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160928131628/http://gematsu.com/2016/09/media-create-sales-91916-92516 |archive-date=September 28, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5salesW3">{{cite web |url=http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2016/10/persona_5_is_three_weeks_old_and_its_already_atlus_best_selling_game_ever_in_japan |title=Persona 5 Is Three Weeks Old and It's Already Atlus' Best Selling Game Ever in Japan |last=Ramsey |first=Robert |publisher=Push Square |date=May 10, 2016 |access-date=May 10, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005190244/http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2016/10/persona_5_is_three_weeks_old_and_its_already_atlus_best_selling_game_ever_in_japan |archive-date=October 5, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5UKdebut">{{cite web |url=http://www.vg247.com/2017/04/10/persona-5-debuts-at-uk-no-1-with-the-biggest-launch-of-the-series-to-date/ |title=Persona 5 debuts at UK No.1 with the biggest launch of the series to date |last=Arif |first=Shabana |website=[[VG247]] |date=April 10, 2017 |access-date=April 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410165804/http://www.vg247.com/2017/04/10/persona-5-debuts-at-uk-no-1-with-the-biggest-launch-of-the-series-to-date/ |archive-date=April 10, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5salesNPD">{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/2017/05/19/mario-kart-8-deluxe-persona-5-top-april-npd-black-ops-2-outsells-call-of-duty-infinite-warfare/ |title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Persona 5 top April NPD, Black Ops 2 outsells Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare |last=Hillier |first=Brenna |website=[[VG247]] |date=May 19, 2017 |access-date=May 19, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519075223/https://www.vg247.com/2017/05/19/mario-kart-8-deluxe-persona-5-top-april-npd-black-ops-2-outsells-call-of-duty-infinite-warfare/ |archive-date=May 19, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5downloads">{{cite web |last=Massongill |first=Justin |title=PlayStation Store: April's Top Downloads |url=https://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/05/05/playstation-store-aprils-top-downloads/ |publisher=[[PlayStation Blog]] |date=May 5, 2017 |access-date=May 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170513113202/https://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/05/05/playstation-store-aprils-top-downloads/ |archive-date=May 13, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5onemillion">{{cite web |url=http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=535|script-title=ja:『ペルソナ５』全世界累計セールス150万本突破！ |language=ja |publisher=Persona Channel News Blog |date=April 6, 2017 |access-date=April 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407134349/http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=535 |archive-date=April 7, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

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<ref name="PCHanime">{{cite web |url=http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=407|script-title=ja:特番アニメ「Persona5 the Animation -The Day Breakers-」 ９月オンエア決定！スタッフからのコメント掲載！ |publisher=Persona Channel News Blog |language=ja |date=May 5, 2015 |access-date=May 5, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505144552/http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=407 |archive-date=May 5, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5manga">{{cite news |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-07-19/persona-5-tv-anime-special-and-manga-launch-dates-announced/.104469 |title=Persona 5 TV Anime Special & Manga's Launch Dates Announced |work=[[Anime News Network]] |date=July 19, 2016 |access-date=August 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720171553/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-07-19/persona-5-tv-anime-special-and-manga-launch-dates-announced/.104469 |archive-date=July 20, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="P5anime">{{cite web |url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/272/G027222/20170731005/|script-title=ja:「ペルソナ5」が2018年にTVアニメシリーズとして放送決定。ティザービジュアルとPVが公開に |publisher=[[4Gamer.net]] |language=ja |date=July 31, 2017 |access-date=August 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802130422/http://www.4gamer.net/games/272/G027222/20170731005/ |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

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