[0:03] The game takes place in the rural
[0:05] Japanese town of Inaba. The protagonist,
[0:08] a teenager who has just moved to this
[0:10] peaceful town.
[0:10] >> You would really show up here.
[0:12] >> Here's rumors of the urban legend known
[0:14] as the Midnight Channel.
[0:16] >> You ever heard of the Midnight Channel?
[0:19] >> They say that your soulmate will appear
[0:21] if you stare into a television set on a
[0:24] rainy night.
[0:27] The protagonist gets curious and
[0:29] investigates this rumor. He is pulled
[0:32] into a mysterious alternate world hidden
[0:34] inside it.
[0:37] >> There he uncovers clues tied to the
[0:39] serial murders and encounters strange
[0:41] creatures known as shadows.
[0:43] >> Been throwing people in here. It's
[0:44] becoming a huge problem.
[0:46] >> They attack anyone who enters this other
[0:49] world.
[0:54] Cornered by a shadow, he awakens to the
[0:57] power within his heart, his persona. The
[1:00] protagonist then forms an investigation
[1:02] team, setting out to uncover the truth
[1:04] behind the serial murders and unravel
[1:06] the mysteries of the Midnight Channel.
[1:08] >> Me, too. Which means that we also got to
[1:11] catch whoever's tossing people in here.
[1:13] >> And so begins an unforgettable year
[1:15] filled with friendship, adventure, and
[1:17] mystery in a quiet country town.
[1:23] Let me introduce the members of the
[1:25] investigation team.
[1:28] First up is the protagonist,
[1:31] a sophomore in high school who due to
[1:33] his parents' circumstances has been sent
[1:35] to live with his uncle in Enaba.
[1:39] >> He's caught up in a series of mysterious
[1:41] murders and awakens to the power of his
[1:43] persona.
[1:51] Um, big bro.
[1:53] >> Yoske Hanamura,
[1:55] >> the protagonist's classmate.
[1:58] >> Cheerful and reliable, he considers
[2:00] himself as a team's strategist.
[2:03] >> As a group's maker, he helps steer
[2:05] discussions and piece together clues
[2:07] during their investigations.
[2:10] >> Let's do everything we can, partner.
[2:14] She
[2:14] >> is Satonaka,
[2:16] >> an energetic girl who sits next to the
[2:19] protagonist.
[2:21] >> Friendly, passionate, and driven by a
[2:23] strong sense of justice, she loves kung
[2:25] fu movies and meat.
[2:30] >> Excuse me, another fried rice with extra
[2:32] meat please.
[2:33] >> Yukioiko Amagi, the protagonist's
[2:36] classmate and Chia's childhood friend.
[2:39] She is the only daughter of a
[2:40] longestablished inn and a standout
[2:42] figure at school. She's responsible, but
[2:45] she also has a bit of a spacey side and
[2:48] often leans on Chia for support.
[2:50] >> I want to wear these instead. Look, I
[2:53] even get a nose guard.
[2:56] >> In addition to the investigation team,
[2:58] you meet many other unique characters.
[3:00] >> How do you take yours?
[3:02] >> Perhaps I'll pluck that head right off.
[3:05] >> One of them is the mysterious Marie. She
[3:08] may seem unfriendly and aloof, but in
[3:10] reality, she has a curious and outgoing
[3:13] personality. It seems she has some
[3:15] secret hobby she can't tell anyone
[3:17] about.
[3:18] >> Why do you need to spend youth though?
[3:21] Don't you have anything better to do?
[3:22] >> Now that I'm getting
[3:23] >> Just what kind of people will you meet?
[3:25] And what kind of relationships will you
[3:27] build?
[3:28] >> Enjoy the personal stories that unfold
[3:30] in Inaba City.
[3:31] >> Well, guess I got to go smack those
[3:33] muggers around, huh?
[3:37] During his year in Enaba, the
[3:38] protagonist moves between two worlds,
[3:41] creating unforgettable memories while
[3:43] pursuing the truth behind the case.
[3:47] >> In the real world, he lives the life of
[3:49] a Japanese teenager.
[3:53] >> Daily life and encounters with people
[3:55] lead to the growth of both the
[3:57] protagonist and his persona.
[4:00] >> Hey, I'm no man.
[4:06] In the alternate world within the
[4:08] midnight channel, the investigation team
[4:10] uses personas strengthened by real world
[4:13] experiences to battle shadows, exploring
[4:16] and taking on the challenge of solving
[4:18] the case.
[4:19] >> Let's beat them up.
[4:22] >> Life as a teenager is full of new
[4:24] experiences and encounters.
[4:28] From school activities
[4:30] and events to after school, there are
[4:33] countless ways to spend your time.
[4:34] >> Let's play hide and seek. You're it.
[4:37] >> Studying,
[4:39] working part-time,
[4:41] hanging out with friends, or forming new
[4:44] relationships.
[4:46] Inaba's abundant nature also offers
[4:48] experiences unique to the town. By
[4:52] interacting and deepening your bonds
[4:53] with the town's people, you can build
[4:55] your social links. Yeah, of course it
[4:58] is.
[4:59] >> As your bonds grow stronger, your
[5:01] persona abilities will improve. You'll
[5:04] acquire skills that give you advantages
[5:06] in battle, and your power to fight in
[5:09] this otherworld will grow.
[5:11] >> Oh, by the way, I was thinking
[5:13] >> all voice acting in this title has been
[5:15] newly recorded. And not only the main
[5:17] story, each social link and new event
[5:20] will be fully voiced. We hope you enjoy
[5:22] the even more captivating encounters and
[5:25] daily life. making my own.
[5:28] >> As you gain more experience, the
[5:30] protagonist's social stats will be
[5:32] refined.
[5:35] >> Depending on these parameters, the
[5:37] part-time jobs you can take on and the
[5:39] range of social links you can have will
[5:41] vary.
[5:43] >> Who you meet and what you do. Your
[5:46] choices will help the protagonist grow.
[5:52] The alternate worlds depicted on TV take
[5:54] on various forms.
[5:57] >> The shadows roam these realms.
[6:02] >> Your mission is to explore these worlds,
[6:04] battle the shadows, and rescue missing
[6:07] people.
[6:09] >> You all came to rescue me?
[6:11] >> If you attack when the shadow is off
[6:13] guard, you can start the battle with a
[6:15] preemptive strike and gain the upper
[6:17] hand.
[6:17] >> Okay, you can win this. On the other
[6:20] hand, if you are attacked by a shadow,
[6:22] they will strike first, so you must be
[6:24] careful.
[6:25] >> Oh crap, two enemies. They're attacking
[6:27] us first.
[6:29] >> A new guard action has been added in
[6:31] this game.
[6:34] >> You can guard against attacks and strike
[6:36] while the shadow is flinching, or avoid
[6:39] combat altogether. Use strategy to
[6:41] navigate this alternate world.
[6:44] >> Battles are turn-based command battles.
[6:47] If you hit a shadow's weak point, it
[6:49] will go down and you can take another
[6:51] turn. Let's see.
[6:54] Persona. Furthermore, if you knock down
[6:56] all the shadows, you can initiate an
[6:59] allout attack, dealing massive damage.
[7:11] In this game, new features have been
[7:13] added to this turnbased battle system,
[7:16] evolving into an even more exhilarating
[7:18] and intense battle experience.
[7:21] Use sent flying on a shadow afflicted
[7:24] with a status ailment to spread that
[7:26] ailment to nearby enemies.
[7:31] >> When battling multiple shadows, look for
[7:33] opportunities to knock them back and
[7:35] take them all down at once. There.
[7:38] >> Woo! You said I'm flying.
[7:45] >> Coordinate with your team to chain
[7:47] knockbacks.
[7:48] >> A Tom Pass makes it easier to team up
[7:50] with allies to take down enemies.
[7:52] Experience the thrill of coordinated
[7:54] teamwork by leveraging your team's
[7:56] unique strengths.
[7:58] >> Here I come.
[8:00] Jumping.
[8:02] >> When the gauge fills, unleash a powerful
[8:05] prime time, overwhelming enemies with a
[8:08] barrage of relentless attacks.
[8:11] During prime time, all skill costs drop
[8:13] to zero.
[8:16] You can go on the offensive and
[8:17] overwhelm them without giving them a
[8:19] chance to fight back.
[8:22] Finish with a spectacular prime time
[8:24] finish to deal massive damage.
[8:27] Enjoy the thrill of wiping out your
[8:29] enemies. With new features added and
[8:31] battles powered up, be sure to give it a
[8:34] try.
[8:38] >> The power of the heart persona.
[8:42] The power you awaken by facing the
[8:44] shadow self you have repressed and
[8:46] finally accepted.
[8:53] >> What to do? Normally, each person can
[8:56] wield only one persona, but with a
[8:59] special ability known as wild, the
[9:01] protagonist can freely switch between
[9:03] various personas.
[9:07] Each persona has its own unique skills
[9:09] and weaknesses. And by switching between
[9:12] them to match the characteristics of
[9:14] your shadow, you can gain the upper hand
[9:17] in battle.
[9:20] >> Let's see.
[9:28] Furthermore, as you fight more battles,
[9:30] your personas level up and learn new
[9:32] skills.
[9:37] >> Collecting and leveling personas expands
[9:40] your strategic options. Jack Frost.
[9:47] >> The Velvet Room is a special space
[9:50] accessible only to the protagonist.
[9:53] >> Welcome to the Velvet Room.
[9:56] >> Here you can perform persona fusion to
[10:00] combine the protagonist's personas.
[10:04] A fine choice.
[10:06] >> Combine various personas through trial
[10:09] and error to create your very own
[10:11] ultimate persona.