Studio MAPPA to Animate All Persona 4: Revival In-Game Anime Cutscenes
Persona 4 Revival’s in-game cutscenes are getting a full anime treatment by MAPPA—fans and studios are buzzing over the news.
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The brief
Studio MAPPA will animate all in-game cutscenes for *Persona 4: Revival*, marking the first time the franchise’s visuals will be fully animated by an anime studio. The announcement follows the reveal of a trailer featuring Rise, a new character voiced by Abby Trott in English and Rie Kugimiya in Japanese.
Coverage highlights the significance of MAPPA’s involvement, with outlets like *Polygon*, *Anime News Network*, and *Crunchyroll* emphasizing the shift toward a more cinematic presentation. Next steps include the release of more trailers and potential announcements about voice cast additions or animation style previews.
Fans are already speculating about how the anime aesthetic will blend with the game’s existing visual design.
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Quick answers
Who is Rise in *Persona 4: Revival*?
Coverage does not yet specify Rise’s role, but the trailer highlights the character as a new addition to the game’s cast.
Will MAPPA’s animation change the game’s art style?
The exact impact on the game’s visuals remains unclear, but MAPPA’s involvement suggests a more polished, anime-inspired approach to cutscenes.
When will the animated cutscenes debut?
No release date has been confirmed, but the trailers and announcements suggest they will appear alongside the game’s launch or major updates.
Coverage (6)
- Persona 4 Revival reveals Rise character trailer, Abby Trott voices her in English & Rie Kugimiya in Japanese RPG Site · 1d ago
- MAPPA to Produce All Animated Cutscenes for Persona 4 Revival Inven Global · 1d ago
- Persona 4 fans got a ton of good news out of Anime Expo Polygon.com · 1d ago
- Persona 4 Revival Game's Videos Highlight Protagonist, Rise Anime News Network · 1d ago
- MAPPA Animates Persona 4 Revival In-Game Cutscenes Crunchyroll · 1d ago
- Studio MAPPA to Animate All Persona 4: Revival In-Game Anime Cutscenes Anime Corner · 1d ago
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