Persona 5 the Animation Specials English Sub & Dub

About Persona 5 the Animation Specials

Persona 5 the Animation Specials blends comedy and slice of life by CloverWorks (2019). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: Unaired episodes included in 11th & 12th BD/DVD volume of the Persona 5 the Animation. These volumes contained the two Persona 5 the Animation TV Specials ("Stars and Ours" & "Dark Sun..." respectively) rather than episodes of the regular TV series. #1: Few days after clash against Akechi.

Beyond that: Ren, who was helping out with the cafe, saw a cross word puzzle magazine on the table and saw Akechi's handwriting besides a solved crossword "Seigi no Akashi (Sign of Justice). In order to investigate the meaning, he walks around the street under the cold winter snow while thinking back at the memory with Akechi. The meaning that revealed and Akechi's feeling is... #2: Valentine's Day Omnibus Story featuring Ren Amamiya.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by CloverWorks, so the studio's house style defines how Persona 5 the Animation Specials looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2019, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.