{"rewrite":{"id":"r_d06e25bc4b6039e41193b953","clusterId":"c_03c764c78dc0a008ad30a629","slug":"mappa-to-produce-anime-cutscenes-for-persona-4-revival","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"MAPPA to Produce Anime Cutscenes for Persona 4 Revival","summary":"Atlus announced on July 4 that animation studio MAPPA will produce the anime cutscenes for the upcoming game Persona 4 Revival. The announcement was made via the official Persona public relations X account and the Atlus West account. MAPPA, known for Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, will handle all animation cutscenes for the title. Persona 4 Revival is a full remake of Persona 4 Golden, retaining the original storyline while completely refreshing graphics, UI, and adding new elements to battles and events. Alongside the cutscene announcement, Atlus released an introduction video for the character Rise Kujikawa, which includes anime cuts of a swimsuit scene. Rise Kujikawa is a popular first-year high school idol who becomes a companion in the story. On social media, fans expressed excitement with comments such as 'Can we see the smooth-moving protagonist!?' and 'Too luxurious.' Persona 4 Revival is scheduled for release on February 18, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PC (Windows, Steam), and PS5. The standard edition is priced at 9,900 yen. A limited box edition with bonuses including a special binding box, art book, and DLC is also available.","whyItMatters":"MAPPA's involvement signals a significant production investment for the Persona 4 remake, pairing Atlus's flagship RPG with one of the most prominent anime studios in the current market.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eMAPPA, founded in 2011, has also worked on \u0026#34;Hell\u0026#39;s Paradise\u0026#34; and \u0026#34;Granblue Fantasy (Season 2).\u0026#34; The announcement was made on July 4 via the official Persona PR X account and the Atlus West account. The introduction video for Rise Kujikawa, nicknamed \u0026#34;Risechi\u0026#34; by fans, includes anime cuts of a swimsuit scene. In the game\u0026#39;s world, Rise is a first-year high school idol who comes to the town of Inaba by chance and pursues the mystery of the incidents alongside the protagonist.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limited box edition includes a special binding box with a newly drawn illustration by Shigenori Soejima, a Midnight Channel-shaped smartphone pouch, a limited edition T-shirt, a 48-page art book, and an ultramarine costume set DLC. Pre-orders include a DLC \u0026#34;Persona 4 Revival: P3R \u0026amp; P5R Extra BGM Set.\u0026#34; The limited box is priced at 15,955 yen for PS5. The standard edition is 9,900 yen. The game is also available on Xbox Game Pass.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"MAPPA's involvement in Persona 4 Revival means the remake's cutscenes will match the studio's action-heavy style, a contrast to the original's lighter aesthetic.","twitterPost":"MAPPA animating Persona 4 Revival cutscenes signals a tonal shift toward kinetic action for the remake.","threadsPost":"MAPPA handling Persona 4 Revival's cutscenes is a deliberate choice. The studio's signature kinetic action style will reshape how key story moments are presented, moving away from the original game's more subdued anime sequences.","newsletterBlurb":"Atlus announced that MAPPA will produce the anime cutscenes for Persona 4 Revival, the full remake of Persona 4 Golden. Alongside the news, a character introduction video for Rise Kujikawa was released. 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