---
title: "PERSONA 4 the Animation"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/persona-4-the-animation-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 46388
imdb_id: "tt2387612"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 25
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 48
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# PERSONA 4 the Animation (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/persona-4-the-animation-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teenager investigates a series of mysterious murders in a quiet town connected to a TV world."

### Why Watch
- engaging supernatural mystery
- ensemble cast dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- pacing varies across episodes
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-MA and features themes of crime and mystery.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mystery, supernatural, adventure, crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 25
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (12%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 22 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daisuke Namikawa** as *Yu Narukami (voice)*
- **Showtaro Morikubo** as *Yosuke Hanamura (voice)*
- **Yui Horie** as *Chie Satonaka (voice)*
- **Ami Koshimizu** as *Yukiko Amagi (voice)*
- **Tomokazu Seki** as *Kanji Tatsumi (voice)*
- **Rie Kugimiya** as *Rise Kujikawa (voice)*
- **Kappei Yamaguchi** as *Teddie (voice)*
- **Romi Park** as *Naoto Shirogane (voice)*
- **Isamu Tanonaka** as *Igor (voice)*
- **Sayaka Ohara** as *Margaret (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is this show based on?
The series is an adaptation of the PlayStation 2 video game Persona 4.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 25 episodes.

### Q: When did the show air?
The series ran from October 7, 2011, to March 30, 2012.

### Q: Who directed the series?
The series was directed by Seiji Kishi.

### Q: 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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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*