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Persona 5

Persona 5: The Phantom X is in its first anniversary period with a Hatsune Miku collaboration and Persona 3 Reload crossover events, while Persona 5 Royal merchandise is available at 100-yen shops and the game is on a deep Steam sale.

Synthesized from 12 Yomimono stories · updated 39m ago

Persona 5: The Phantom X, the free-to-play mobile and PC spin-off, is in the middle of its first anniversary campaign. The game has received a series of updates since May 2026, starting with a collaboration with Persona 3 Reload that added Makoto Yuki as a ★5 character in Ver.4.1. Subsequent updates added Yukari Takeba and Akihiko Sanada as ★5 characters through the same crossover event, which runs until June 25. The anniversary itself brought a Hatsune Miku collaboration, with an animated movie set to DECO*27's "Ghost Rule" and a key visual by series character designer Shigenori Soejima. The Ver.4.4 update adds Miku as a ★5 character, a music game and boss battle event, and an arranged version of "Life Will Change." Players can receive a free 5-star character selection ticket and up to 3,650 free crystals based on login days.

Persona 5 Royal, the expanded version of the 2016 original, is also active in the market. The game is 70% off on Steam until July 10, dropping to 2,303 yen, and holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating from over 86,000 reviews. Merchandise including acrylic stands, keychains, plush pouches, and rubber figures has been released at Daiso and Seria 100-yen shops across Japan since late June, with prices from 110 yen to 550 yen. A coloring contest featuring line art from 16 characters of Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5: The Phantom X runs through July 19, with prizes including pen tablets and Persona 5 goods.

The Persona 5 Special Big Band Concert returned on June 30 at Pacifico Yokohama National Hall, with a larger venue and a setlist that included songs from Persona 5: The Phantom X, marking the spin-off's integration into the franchise's live-event lineup. Conductor Charlie Rosen, whose "Last Surprise" cover earned a Grammy nomination in 2024, led the big band, and Lyn returned as vocalist. At Anime Expo 2026, Kotobukiya displayed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale figure of the Persona 5 The Royal protagonist under its OSHI WORKS Mini line.

Key facts

Persona 5: The Phantom X first anniversary
The game's first anniversary is June 26, 2026, with a Ver.4.4 update adding a Hatsune Miku collaboration, a free 5-star character selection ticket, and up to 3,650 free crystals. ↗
Persona 3 Reload crossover in P5X
Persona 5: The Phantom X added Makoto Yuki, Yukari Takeba, and Akihiko Sanada as ★5 characters through a collaboration event with Persona 3 Reload, running until June 25, 2026. ↗
Persona 5 Royal Steam sale
Persona 5 Royal is 70% off on Steam, dropping from 7,678 yen to 2,303 yen, through July 10, 2026. ↗
Persona 5 Royal merchandise at 100-yen shops
Persona 5 Royal merchandise, including acrylic stands, keychains, plush pouches, and rubber figures, released at Daiso and Seria 100-yen shops across Japan from late June 2026, priced 110 yen to 550 yen. ↗
Persona 5 Special Big Band Concert 2026
The Persona 5 Special Big Band Concert was held June 30 at Pacifico Yokohama National Hall, with conductor Charlie Rosen and vocalist Lyn, featuring songs from Persona 5: The Phantom X. ↗
Kotobukiya figure of Persona 5 The Royal protagonist
Kotobukiya displayed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale OSHI WORKS Mini figure of the Persona 5 The Royal protagonist at Anime Expo 2026 on July 2. ↗
Persona 5 Royal and P5X coloring contest
Celsys Inc. and Ibis Inc. launched the 36th Digital Coloring Contest on June 26, 2026, featuring line art from 16 characters of Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5: The Phantom X, running through July 19. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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The Persona 5 Special Big Band Concert, held June 30 at Pacifico Yokohama National Hall, reprised its 2025 performance with a larger venue, evolved arrangements, and songs from Persona 5: The Phantom X. · 2026-07-04

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2h ago

Persona 5 Big Band Concert Returns With Larger Scale and P5X Setlist

The Persona 5 Special Big Band Concert, held June 30 at Pacifico Yokohama National Hall, reprised its 2025 performance with a larger venue, evolved arrangements, and songs from Persona 5: The Phantom X. Conductor Charlie Rosen, whose "Last Surprise" cover earned a Grammy nomination in 2024, led the big band. The setlist included "Ambitions and Visions" from P5X and tracks from the game's "Third Semester." Lyn returned as vocalist.

1d ago

Kotobukiya Reveals Figure Prototypes and Color Samples at Anime Expo 2026

Kotobukiya announced a wide range of new figure prototypes and color samples at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 2. The company revealed supervising prototypes for "Super Kaguya-hime!" figures of Kaguya, Tsukimi Yachiyo, and Sayori Sakayori, as well as a prototype for "Magic Knight Rayearth" Hikaru Shidou. Under the OSHI WORKS line, prototypes were shown for "Attack on Titan The Final Season" characters Mikasa, Armin, Levi, and Sasha. The new OSHI WORKS Mini brand debuted with color samples of "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao and "TRIGUN STARGAZE" Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood. For game-related figures, Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" Anis figure. OSHI WORKS Mini color samples were also displayed for "Persona 3 Reload" and "Persona 5 The Royal" protagonists, plus prototypes for "Trails" series characters Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright, and SNK characters Mai Shiranui, Angel, and Kula Diamond. Additional figures included "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" Rebecca and "Snowball Earth" Tetsuo Yabusame and Ao Nogi.

6d ago

Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5: The Phantom X Get Official Coloring Contest

Celsys Inc. and Ibis Inc. launched the 36th Digital Coloring Contest 'Nurimasu!' on June 26, 2026, featuring line art from 16 characters of Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5: The Phantom X. Entrants color the line art on any device and post it on X with a hashtag. Prizes include pen tablets, PCs, Persona 5 goods, and an acrylic panel of the entry. The contest runs through July 19, 2026.

6d ago

Persona 5 Royal Gets 70% Off Sale on Steam Until July 10

Atlus's Persona 5 Royal is 70% off on Steam, dropping from 7,678 yen to 2,303 yen. The sale runs through July 10. The RPG, a 2019 expanded version of the 2016 original, holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating from over 86,000 reviews on the platform.

Jun 25

Persona 5: The Phantom X 1st Anniversary Gives Free 5-Star Ticket, Up to 3,650 Crystals

Sega announced the Ver.4.4 update and 1st anniversary campaign for Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X) on June 24, 2026. The update adds a Hatsune Miku collaboration event titled "Miracle Concert," where players earn Miku Points through music games and boss battles. Hatsune Miku appears as a new ★5 character in a pickup contract. The anniversary campaign includes a free 5-star character selection ticket (Special Invitation Ticket Vol. 3) that lets players choose from seven characters including Sua Tropical, Tomoko Peach Summer, Masaki Ashiya, and Futaba Sakura. Players can receive free crystals equal to their login days multiplied by 10, up to a maximum of 3,650. Additional rewards include 1,000 crystals for reading the collaboration story, up to 1,500 crystals from the mini-game, and a login bonus of platinum tickets and miricoins. An arranged version of "Life Will Change" is added to the game. The update also adds Masaki Ashiya to the regular draw pool. Outside the game, a collaboration sake with the HINEMOS brand is available for pre-order, and an Animate fair is planned for August.

Jun 22

Persona 5: The Phantom X 1st Anniversary Broadcast Set for June 24

A special broadcast for Persona 5: The Phantom X will air on June 24, 2026, to mark the game's first anniversary on June 26. The program will cover game updates, campaigns, and likely the recently announced Hatsune Miku collaboration, as suggested by the video thumbnail.

Jun 19

Persona 5 Royal Merchandise Hits Daiso and Seria 100-Yen Shops Nationwide

Persona 5 Royal merchandise, including acrylic stands, keychains, plush pouches, and rubber figures, will be released sequentially at Daiso and Seria 100-yen shops across Japan from late June. Prices range from 110 yen to 550 yen. Items feature in-game illustrations, all-out attack art, and original chibi designs.

Jun 15

Persona 5: The Phantom X Announces Hatsune Miku Collaboration With DECO*27 Song

Sega announced on June 15 that Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X) will collaborate with Hatsune Miku as part of the game's first anniversary celebration. To mark the event, the company released an animated movie featuring the P5X Phantom Thieves and Hatsune Miku set to DECO*27's song "Ghost Rule." A key visual for the collaboration, drawn by Persona series character designer Shigenori Soejima, was also unveiled. Soejima's Miku design originally appeared in Persona 4 Dancing All Night. A special program titled "Persona X-stream Extra Edition! Hatsune Miku Collaboration Special Issue" will stream on June 18 at 21:00 JST to share further details about the collaboration. The game is available on iOS, Android, and PC.

Jun 12

Persona 5: The Phantom X Adds Akihiko Sanada in P3R Collaboration

Persona 5: The Phantom X has released Ver.4.3, adding Akihiko Sanada as a ★5 character through a collaboration event with Persona 3 Reload. The event, titled "Moon Path・Thunder Fist," runs until June 25, 2026, and includes a pickup contract, login bonuses, and anniversary rewards.

Jun 8

Persona 5: The Phantom X Adds Yukari Takeba From Persona 3 Reload

The mobile and PC game Persona 5: The Phantom X has received a Ver.4.2 update that adds a collaboration event with Persona 3 Reload. The update introduces Yukari Takeba as a new ★5 character and adds the Polonian Mall area for city life activities. A new NPC side mission and several login campaigns are also included.

May 31

CloverWorks POP UP SHOP 2026 Tour Announced for Three Cities

CloverWorks announced a regional tour of its POP UP SHOP 2026 event, starting January 16 in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, followed by Nagoya in February and Kochi in March. The pop-up shops will sell merchandise for series including My Dress-Up Darling, Wind Breaker, Bocchi the Rock!, Spy × Family, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and others. Limited quantities of past release goods and books will also be available. Each venue will display reproduction artwork and production materials, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the studio's animation process. The tour begins at Ebetsu Tsutaya Books (January 16 to February 4), moves to TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Noritake in Nagoya (February 13 to March 2), and ends at Kochi Tsutaya Books (March 27 to April 13). Stock and exhibits may vary by location. The announcement was made on January 9, 2026.

May 21

Persona 5: The Phantom X Adds Makoto Yuki From Persona 3 Reload

Sega released the Ver.4.1 update for Persona 5: The Phantom X, adding a collaboration event with Persona 3 Reload titled Walking the Moon Path: The Dazzling Moonlight Artificial Island. The update introduces Makoto Yuki as a new ★5 character, available through a pickup contract until June 25, 2026.