Anime Expo Delivers a Wealth of Good News for Persona 4 Fans

Atlus hosted a dedicated spotlight for Persona 4 Revival—the highly anticipated ground-up remake of the iconic PlayStation 2 classic—during this weekend’s Anime Expo 2026. The presentation pulled back the curtain on several core elements of the project, including the unveiling of Rise Kujikawa’s new English voice performer and the high-profile studio tasked with bringing the game’s cinematic sequences to life.

<p>The panel featured insights from key figures including general producer Kazuhisa Wada, business producer Yosuke Uda, and character designer Shigenori Soejima. Beyond a showcase of exclusive convention merchandise and an overview of the remake’s scope, the team debuted a side-by-side visual comparison between <em>Persona 4 Golden</em> and the upcoming <em>Revival</em>. The session culminated in a character-focused trailer for Rise Kujikawa, officially confirming that Abby Trott will be stepping into the role.</p>

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<p>Atlus has confirmed that the entirely new animated cutscenes featured in the remake are being produced by MAPPA. Given the studio’s reputation for stellar work on industry hits like <em>Jujutsu Kaisen</em> and <em>Chainsaw Man</em>—and their previous collaboration on the opening sequence for <em>Persona 5 Royal</em>—this partnership signals a premium production standard for <em>Revival</em>.</p>

<p>Attendees were also treated to a sneak peek at a new sequence showcasing the protagonist, Yosuke, and Teddie encountering formidable shadows and awakening their Personas for the first time.</p>

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<p>Finally, Atlus announced that both <em>Persona 4: The Animation</em> and <em>Persona 4: The Golden Animation</em> are being made available to stream for free via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AniplexUSA/videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Aniplex USA's official YouTube channel</a>. These series will be cycled onto the platform from July 4 through August 19, serving as a perfect refresher for fans eager to revisit Inaba before the game launches.</p>

<p><em>Persona 4 Revival</em> is currently scheduled for a February 18, 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The title will also be accessible through Xbox Game Pass starting on day one.</p>

Source: Polygon