Persona 5 The Animation: The Day Breakers Apr 2026

The story follows , a delinquent and reluctant member of a small-time burglary ring.

is a 24-minute standalone anime special that served as a prologue and promotional tie-in for the Persona 5 video game. Produced by A-1 Pictures , it premiered in Japan on September 3, 2016, just weeks before the game's official Japanese release. Overview & Connection to the Game Persona 5 the Animation: The Day Breakers

The events occur between the second and third main dungeons (Palaces) of the game. The story follows , a delinquent and reluctant

Unlike the later full-length TV series, The Day Breakers does not retell the game's main plot. Instead, it adapts a specific titled "Phantom Thieves versus Burglary Ring". The story follows