[14][18] Aniplex soon began releasing updates at an accelerated pace as the film's premiere date drew closer. [58][59] Almost four months later, at midnight during the full moon[50] of July 22, 2013, the official website received a completely revamped design with the announcement that November 23, 2013 would be film's official release date. Those who failed were given another card featuring the character "Elizabeth" as proof of participation. Apply now: https://otakumode.com/fb/8ix. You can go up Tartarus at your own pace, the only timed aspect is getting things like the Old Documents before each full moon, but since Elizabeth's requests aren't mandatory to beat the game it's truly up to you. This film will be directed by Noriaki Akitaya, with the animation production being handled by AIC ASTA. [79] Almost four months later on July 22, 2013, Aniplex launched phase one of a special ticket promotion whereby movie-goers who pre-ordered early tickets between August 10 and September 20, 2013 would receive special collectable folders containing leaflets which sported depictions of the characters Makoto Yuki, Yukari Takeba and, Junpei Iori along with their respective Personas chosen at random. [32] Following later confirmation of the project's animated theatrical nature, a slightly altered fifteen-second version of the teaser was streamed online. Kaoru Aoki aided with the art designs while Junpei Takatsu was in charge of the visual designs. Yukari grabs Makoto and flees to the roof. [19] Akitaya remarked that he had 'jumped' onto the idea of the film adaptation ever since he was included in talks due to his love of games created by Atlus. Overall, Gay described the film as delivering "a nostalgic trip down memory lane for longtime fans, and an accessible entry point for folks curious about the franchise. The CD features the characters Mitsuru Kirijo, Akihiko Sanada and Shinjiro Aragaki in a side story titled "Seaside Vacation before Death’s Scythe" which took place during the year 2008 and before the events of the film. Discussions related to the main series and its spin offs can be found here. The film also features a crowd-pleasing cast that includes Akira Ishida as the main character Yuki Makoto, along with Miyuki Sawashiro, Megumi Toyoguchi, Kousuke Toriumi, Rie Tanaka, Hikaru Midorikawa, Mamiko Noto, and Kazuya Nakai. [67] The segment paid homage to a shopping infomercial titled "Tanaka's Amazing Commodities", an event usually triggered on Sundays in the Persona 3 game. In a post-credits scene, the mysterious boy appears to Makoto and introduces himself as Pharos. There are a lot of floors. Join the TOM Fan Club to learn TOM Senpai's secrets. Critics praised the animation techniques used in the film with focus on its dark visual style. Gay went on to praise the film's visuals, explaining that the "film captures the darker atmosphere of the game admirably." The first was aimed primarily to those unfamiliar with the Persona 3 story and titled "Persona 3 The Movie Quick Start Guide. [88] Each patron received one sticker at random out of the 29 piece set called "Super PS3 Seals". [101], The entire film received an advanced midnight screening on November 16, 2013 at the Shinjuku Wald 9 cinema in Shinjuku, Tokyo ahead of its November 23 release. "Forever" is relative, but not innaccurate. [17] The main staff consisted of the same people behind Persona 4: The Animation along with a few modifications. [65][66], An animated feature was broadcast on Tokyo MX during the airing of Disco Train at noon on October 13, 2013.

Toriumi, the voice of 'Junpei Iori', explained how passage of time between the release of the Persona 3 game and the film affected his role since his present voice sounded more akin to an adult. [97] The second booklet was titled "Persona 3 The Movie Contact Book". Right caption reads, "The end of everything begins...", Persona 3 The Movie: No. [21] Kumagai had also expressed his hope that the screenplay would be compelling both to fans of the game and those new to the Persona series. Information about the first chapter of the long-awaited Persona 3 feature film was released late on a full-moon night on July 23, 2013. At the end of the trailer, a reference alluding to Makoto's ambivalence is made by the character Junpei Iori who asks, "I wonder... Just why is he [Makoto] fighting?" The last trailer was also streamed every midnight outside Alta Studio Co. Ltd. in East Shinjuku until November 25, 2013. [70] It was also announced that a Persona 3-themed "mystery event" would take place at the Odaiba VenusFort from November 23 - December 1, 2013. Adding that since none of the game's key plot twists are reached, he felt that it was "a very simple, straight-forward movie." )付き】", "コミケ西館4階、電撃家さんブースでは混雑が解消後（昼過ぎ頃？）から、P3Mの冊子を無料配布いたします！お近くにいらした方は是非貰っていってください！（ホマー） #P3_M", "配布ブースは「ゲームの電撃」「電撃オンライン」「電撃PlayStation」を予定しておりますので、会場にお越しの方は是非お立ち寄りください！ #P3_M", "そしてもう一つお知らせです。今週末にかけて幕張メッセで開催される「東京ゲームショウ」では、P3劇場版の小冊子（TGS版）を数量限定で無料配布いたします！ #P3_M", "Isao Takahata's Princess Kaguya Anime Film Tops Japan's Box Office", "11月23日～11月24日 今週の映画ランキング - CINEMAランキング通信", "Japanese Box Office, November 30-December 1", "Impressions: Persona 3 The Movie #1: Spring of Birth", "1st Persona 3 Blu-ray/DVD Adds 7 Minutes of Cut Footage", "Japan's Animation Blu-ray Disc Ranking, May 12–18", "Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, May 12–18", "Coming to Collector's and Standard Edition Blu-rays (Import) on 5/20", "Aniplex USA to Release 1st Persona 3 Film on Blu-ray Disc", "2nd Persona 3 Film Slated for Early Next Summer", Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight, Super Dimensional Fortress Macross II: Lovers Again, Scramble Wars: Tsuppashire! After awakening to an ability called Persona, Makoto finds himself intertwined in the battle against the Shadows with his new schoolmates. The only reason you’d want to get through a particular block of tartarus before the next full moon aside from experience and money is to complete Elizabeths timed requests. [106] The film eventually made a gross earning of US$1,956,267 and was ranked at 118 in Japan at the end of 2013 by Box Office Mojo. You will get a feel for how long it takes you to complete a block as you play through the game. [44][45] [35][36] When the second trailer was released on July 22, 2013, it was also the first to feature dialogue as well as the main theme song for the film, titled "More Than One Heart" by Yumi Kawamura. Before this film, other anime adaptations have been done as well, such as Persona - Trinity Soul and Persona 4: The Animation. The film was directed by Noriaki Akitaya, following his directional work on the Bakuman and Code Geass anime series.

[94] Due to high demand, the disc was later made available for mail-order purchase on Aniplex's Plus webstore. Advance tickets will be available for purchase starting on Aug. 10. Makoto makes his way to the Iwatodai Dormitory where a mysterious boy greets him with a contract after which he meets fellow dormmates, Yukari Takeba and Mitsuru Kirijo. On the flip side, Eisenbeis explained that while the movie covers only the very beginning of the Persona 3 story, there was "the unfortunate side effect of a good chunk of the main cast and the majority of the antagonists not even being in the movie." A community for the game series Persona. In addition a significant number of patrons who were not familiar with the game were also present during the release weekend. Several games exist within the series, and there has been an active expansion into other media, including anime. Persona 3 The Movie: #1 Spring of Birth (劇場版「ペルソナ3」第1章, Gekijōban Perusona 3 Dai Ichi Shō) is a 2013 Japanese animated film and the first installment in a film series based on the Persona 3 video game by Atlus.Directed by Noriaki Akitaya and written by Jun Kumagai, it is based on the original story by Atlus and distributed by Aniplex. "[108], Persona 3 The Movie: #1 Spring of Birth was released on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan on May 14, 2014 in both Limited and Normal Editions. Both editions included the original theatrical and extended Director's Cut versions of the film. With everyone approaching their physical limits, Fuuka uses Lucia to sense the Arcanas' weaknesses and coordinates the SEES members in a collaborative effort which results in the Shadows' defeat. [6], The soundtrack for #1 Spring of Birth was written by original Persona 3 composer Shoji Meguro, while sound director Satoki Iida helped with the track arrangement and selection.

In the midst of the battle, Fuuka also awakens a Persona, Lucia, to defend an entranced Natsuki. [83] The second wave of distribution began on November 2, 2013 and in the same manner, included rubber mascots featuring the characters Makoto Yūki and Elizabeth. Eisenbeis also noted that the film had "more images of teen suicide than you can shake a stick at".

The first Persona 3 feature film will be released on Nov. 23, 2013 with the title Persona 3 the Movie: #1 Spring of Birth. [52] This was later changed during the full moon[50] of December 28, 2012 when the website showcased the first promotional image along with the line, "Persona 3 the Movie #1 2013 in theaters" — teasing a future film franchise. [102] During its release weekend, the film mostly attracted a young audience ranging from teenagers to those in their early thirties. Persona 3, also known as Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3, is a role-playing video game developed by Atlus.It is the fourth installment in the Persona series, which is part of the larger Megami Tensei franchise.