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PERSONA 4 the Animation 2011

“The truth lies on the other side of the screen!”

★ 7.7/10 · 48 votes TV-MA AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureMysteryCrime 1 seasons · 25 eps Ended
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What is PERSONA 4 the Animation?

The television series "PERSONA 4 the Animation" revolves around Yu Narukami, a character who moves to the rural country town of Inaba to live with his uncle. This change of environment is marked by a significant shift from the city life Yu was accustomed to.

Type
TV series
Year
2011
Status
Ended
Episodes
25
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Oct 7, 2011
Last aired
Mar 30, 2012
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
MBS
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Mystery
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88 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Animation #Sci-Fi & Fantasy #Action & Adventure
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The television series "PERSONA 4 the Animation" revolves around Yu Narukami, a character who moves to the rural country town of Inaba to live with his uncle. This change of environment is marked by a significant shift from the city life Yu was accustomed to. Yu's new home is plagued by mysterious events, including murders and kidnappings, which the police struggle to resolve. Faced with this crisis, Yu joins a group of teenagers in an attempt to solve the mystery. The series explores the connection between these events and the local weather patterns, as well as a strange TV world that Yu and others can access. This enigmatic world is tied to the series' central mystery, which the characters work to unravel. The series delves into the complexities of this mystery, bringing together various elements to form a compelling narrative.

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Should you watch it?

“A teenager investigates a series of mysterious murders in a quiet town connected to a TV world.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging supernatural mystery
  • ensemble cast dynamics
Keep in mind
  • pacing varies across episodes

Watch it if you enjoy mystery stories involving teenagers solving crimes in supernatural settings.

The series is rated TV-MA and features themes of crime and mystery.

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Season 1 · 25 episodes
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Frequently asked questions

What is this show based on?

The series is an adaptation of the PlayStation 2 video game Persona 4.

How many episodes are there?

The series consists of 25 episodes.

When did the show air?

The series ran from October 7, 2011, to March 30, 2012.

Who directed the series?

The series was directed by Seiji Kishi.

What is the premise?

A teenager named Yu Narukami moves to Inaba and joins friends to solve murders linked to a TV world.

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