Persona 4: The Animation Timeline ( Real )

game_release
July 10, 2008

Release of Persona 4 Video Game

Atlus releases the original Persona 4 video game, which serves as the source material for the Persona 4: The Animation series.

announcement
July 2009

Announcement of Persona 4: The Animation

The anime adaptation of Persona 4 is officially announced, generating excitement among fans of the game.

premiere
October 6, 2011

Premiere of Persona 4: The Animation

The first episode of Persona 4: The Animation airs on Japanese television, introducing the story and characters of the series to viewers.

conclusion
March 29, 2012

Conclusion of Persona 4: The Animation Broadcast

The final episode of the TV series airs, concluding the anime adaptation of the video game storyline.

media_release
December 2011

Release of Persona 4: The Animation DVD/Blu-ray

The anime series is released on DVD and Blu-ray in multiple volumes, allowing fans to own and rewatch the series.

media_release
August 2012

Western Release of Persona 4: The Animation

The anime is licensed and released in Western countries, expanding its audience beyond Japan.

Persona 4: The Animation Timeline ( Fictional )

kidnapping_rescue
Early April

Yukiko's Incident at the TV World

Yukiko is kidnapped and thrown into the mysterious TV World by the Midnight Channel's shadow, prompting the investigation team to enter the TV and rescue her.

school_life
Early April

Yu Narukami Transfers to Inaba

Yu moves from the city to the rural town of Inaba to live with his uncle and attend Yasogami High School, setting the stage for the unfolding mystery.

kidnapping_rescue
Late April

Rescue of Kanji Tatsumi

Kanji is kidnapped and thrown into the TV World; the team confronts his shadow and rescues him, adding him to their investigation group.

mystery_revelation
Late April

Discovery of Shadows' Nature

The team learns that the shadows represent the suppressed true feelings of individuals and that accepting these shadows is key to overcoming them.

kidnapping_rescue
Early May

Rescue of Rise Kujikawa and Team Expansion

Rise, an idol singer, is kidnapped and rescued, joining the team with her unique abilities to assist the investigation.

investigation
May

Investigation of the Murder Cases

The team continues to explore the TV World to find clues related to the murders happening in Inaba and aims to prevent further victims.

climax
Mid May

Revelation of the True Culprit

The team uncovers the identity of the murderer responsible for the kidnappings and murders tied to the TV World mysteries.