Persona 5 The Animation -the Day Breakers- English Sub & Dub

About Persona 5 The Animation -the Day Breakers-

Here is what Persona 5 The Animation -the Day Breakers- (PERSONA5 the Animation -THE DAY BREAKERS-) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, fantasy and supernatural anime by A-1 Pictures (2016). The setup: The story focuses on the 16-year-old Protagonist after he is transferred to Shujin High School in Tokyo. Staying with friends of his parents, he crosses paths with up with two fellow students, problem child Ryuuji Sakamoto and withdrawn Ann Takamaki, and a talking, shape-shifting cat-like creature known as Morgana.

Further in, during his time there, feeling suppressed by their environment, the four form a group known as the "Phantom Thieves," working together to carry out heists and encountering enigmatic phenomena along the way.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Nana Mizuki as Ann Takamaki and Jun Fukuyama as Ren Amamiya. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

A-1 Pictures is the studio behind Persona 5 The Animation -the Day Breakers-, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Nana Mizuki as Ann Takamaki, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2016, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.