Persona 3 the Movie: #4 Winter of Rebirth

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As Makoto and his friends confront their mortality, they fight to protect the bonds they've forged, seeking a future where peace can finally be found.

📖 SYNOPSIS

Makoto Yuki has been fighting shadows in a hidden hour that exists between one day and the next, and this movie is where everything comes to a head. Winter of Rebirth is the fourth and final film in the Persona 3 movie series, produced by A-1 Pictures, and it carries the weight of everything that came before it. A boy named Ryoji shows up with a simple message: the world is ending, and there's nothing anyone can do about it. Now Makoto and the rest of SEES have to decide whether they accept that fate or keep fighting anyway. The real tension here isn't the action sequences — though those are solid and look great — it's watching these characters wrestle with mortality and what it even means to keep going when the odds are literally apocalyptic. The Persona summoning battles are visually sharp, and the soundtrack does serious heavy lifting during the quieter, more reflective moments. If you liked the existential dread woven into Persona 4: The Animation or the darker supernatural elements of Devil Survivor 2: The Animation, this hits a similar nerve but with a more somber, introspective edge. Fair warning though — this is a finale, not a starting point. You'll want the first three movies under your belt or at least familiarity with the Persona 3 game, otherwise the emotional payoff won't land the way it should. But if you've been following along, this is the ending the story deserves.

✨ MUST WATCH IF...

You've watched all three previous Persona 3 movies and want the emotional payoff
A-1 Pictures' action animation in supernatural climactic battles is your thing
You appreciate when adaptations take creative liberties that enhance the source game's story
Makoto's character arc across four films—especially his growth facing mortality—hooks you

❌ SKIP IF...

You haven't seen Movies 1–3—this finale won't make any sense standalone
You'd rather play Persona 3 Reload and experience the full story yourself
Condensing a long JRPG's final act into 105 minutes feels too rushed for you

🎬 EPISODE GUIDE

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MANGA BRIDGE

This season covers Chapters 1-null of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 1.

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🎭 CHARACTERS

Makoto Yuuki

Orphaned Makoto leads SEES, wielding multiple Personas to battle Shadows and seal Nyx, sacrificing himself to save humanity.

Portrayed by Ishida Akira

Aegis

Aegis, an anti-Shadow android, protects the protagonist, battling with high-tech weaponry and powerful Personas.

Portrayed by Sakamoto Maaya

Mitsuru Kirijou

Stoic student council president and powerful ice-wielding Persona user, burdened by family secrets.

Akihiko Sanada

Mature and confident boxing team captain, Akihiko fights with gloves and lightning magic, driven by loyalty and a fearless spirit.

Portrayed by Midorikawa Hikaru

Yukari Takeba

A cheerful archer hiding deep pain, Yukari fights Shadows, investigates mysteries, and seeks connection.

Portrayed by Toyoguchi Megumi

Junpei Iori

Initially insecure class clown, Junpei joins SEES, grows as a hero, and matures after a near-death experience.

Portrayed by Toriumi Kousuke

Fuuka Yamagishi

Shy, sickly SEES strategist; initially lacks combat skills but awakens Persona powers, becoming strong-willed and compassionate.

Portrayed by Noto Mamiko

Ryouji Mochizuki

Cheerful transfer student, secretly Thanatos, Nyx's harbinger of death, offers a fatal choice to SEES.

Portrayed by Ishida Akira

Koromaru

Loyal stray dog, wields daggers, casts fire and instant-kill dark spells, and joins SEES.

Portrayed by Takahashi Shinya

Ken Amada

Orphaned Ken, a young SEES member, seeks revenge but finds redemption after a pivotal confrontation with Shinjiro.

Portrayed by Ogata Megumi

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TV · 2011 · AIC ASTA

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Persona 4 the Animation: The Factor of Hope

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Persona 4 the Animation: No One is Alone

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Persona 4 the Animation: No One is Alone

Persona 4 the Animation: No One is Alone is a one-episode special that adapts the true ending from the original Persona 4 game.

Persona 3 the Movie: #1 Spring of Birth

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In the hidden Dark Hour, a secret school club battles monstrous creatures to protect humanity from the horrors that lurk between one day and the next.

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Persona 3 the Movie: #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream

Movie · 2014 · A-1 Pictures

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TV · 2014 · A-1 Pictures

Persona 4 the Golden Animation

In the peaceful rural town of Inaba, Yu Narukami begins a new school life, encountering mysteries and friendships amidst cherry blossoms and a series of unsettling events.

Persona 4 the Golden Animation: Thank you Mr. Accomplice

Special · 2014 · A-1 Pictures

Persona 4 the Golden Animation: Thank you Mr. Accomplice

In this alternate ending, Yuu faces a pivotal choice regarding Adachi after uncovering his past, leading to a decision that aims to "save him."

Persona 3 the Movie: #3 Falling Down

Movie · 2015 · A-1 Pictures

Persona 3 the Movie: #3 Falling Down

As autumn arrives, Makoto and S.E.E.S. confront the Shadows, forcing them to grapple with loss, cherish what's important, and find purpose in their ongoing battles.

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Persona 5 the Animation -THE DAY BREAKERS-

Special · 2016 · A-1 Pictures

Persona 5 the Animation -THE DAY BREAKERS-

After transferring to a new school in Tokyo, a 16-year-old protagonist and his friends form the Phantom Thieves to fight against societal oppression and mysterious phenomena.

Persona 5 the Animation

TV · 2018 · CloverWorks

Persona 5 the Animation

After transferring to Tokyo's Shujin Academy, Ren Amamiya awakens his Persona and, with friends, becomes a Phantom Thief, reforming corrupt adults by stealing their desires.

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Persona 5 the Animation Recap

TV_SPECIAL · 2018 · CloverWorks

Persona 5 the Animation Recap

Narrated by Ren Amamiya, this recap revisits the 26-episode anime series, preparing viewers for the upcoming Dark Sun TV Special.

PERSONA5 the Animation: Stars and Ours

Special · 2018 · CloverWorks

PERSONA5 the Animation: Stars and Ours

After reforming the corrupt politician Shido, the Phantom Thieves face an unexpected public reaction, prompting them to fight for their vision of justice in a final, decisive battle.

Persona 5 the Animation Specials

Special · 2019 · CloverWorks

Persona 5 the Animation Specials

This OVA, bundled with the twelfth Blu-Ray & DVD of Persona 5 the Animation, offers a self-contained story within the established world.

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Persona 3 the Movie: #4 Winter of Rebirth

Studio

A-1 Pictures

Season

Winter 2016

Start Date

2016-01-23

End Date

2016-01-24

Episodes

1

Type

Movie

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