Persona 4 the Animation English Sub & Dub

About Persona 4 the Animation

Here is what Persona 4 the Animation (ペルソナ4アニメーション) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and mystery anime by AIC A.S.T.A. (2011). In short: Persona 4 takes place in a rural town named Inaba. There have been unexplained murders occurring whenever there was fog after heavy rain.

Further in, there were also rumors about a channel on television airing only at midnight called Mayonaka TV, during which it is said that one can see his/her "other half" when staring at the TV screen. After hearing about a recent unsolved murder which occurred during the fog, the characters—Narukami, Chie, and Yosuke—discuss how each of them had attempted to watch the mysterious TV channel and witnessed the murder victim. The protagonist later realizes that during midnight when the channel is on, his body can phase into his television set as a gateway to enter another realm infested with shadows.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Isamu Tanonaka as Igor and Ai Maeda as Chihiro Fushimi. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 25 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with AIC A.S.T.A., which means the visual identity of Persona 4 the Animation follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Isamu Tanonaka as Igor, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.