Persona 4: Revival Anime Cutscenes to be Animated by Studio MAPPA

Leading animation studio MAPPA will bring its acclaimed visual flair to all in-game anime cutscenes for the highly anticipated Persona 4: Revival, Atlus announced during Anime Expo 2026. The publisher revealed the title in June 2025, confirming a February 18, 2027 release date for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, and Steam.

During the announcement, the animation director shared that they had played through Persona 1 to Persona 4 before beginning work on the new project. Abby Trott is confirmed to voice the character Rise. While not officially branded as a remake, Persona 4: Revival represents a distinct reimagining of the beloved 2008 role-playing game.

A New Look for a Classic RPG

The game's official description states: "Persona 4: Revival intertwines an investigation into a string of murders with the journey of self-discovery and encounters with the occult, all within a critically acclaimed, classic RPG experience—reborn in a new form! In the rural Japanese town of Inaba, the once sleepy streets receive a cold wake-up call when a mysterious serial killer strikes. Also, what’s with the rumor of a mysterious TV channel appearing only on rainy nights? A whirlwind of surprises and otherworldly adventures will make the next year of your high school life anything but ordinary!"

Originally released for the PlayStation 2 in 2008, the classic Persona 4 game is set in the tranquil rural town of Inaba. Players follow a group of high school students who find themselves embroiled in a series of baffling serial murders. These events are mysteriously linked to a hidden world accessible through television screens. The original gameplay masterfully blended turn-based combat with life simulation elements, focusing on social bonding and exploring profound psychological themes.

This new version, Persona 4: Revival, is distinct from Persona 4 Golden, the enhanced edition that is currently available on modern platforms including Xbox and PC. Atlus, alongside SEGA, also released Persona 5: The Phantom X on June 26, 2025, marking the latest installment in the popular Persona 5 series.