Shigenori Soejima is the character designer for the Persona series. He recently shared a new illustration of the Persona 4 protagonist to mark the series surpassing 30 million units sold worldwide.
Shigenori Soejima, the character designer for the Persona series, contributed a new illustration of the Persona 4 protagonist to celebrate the franchise reaching 30 million copies sold globally. The announcement came on June 8, 2026, alongside the official reveal of Persona 4 Revival, a remake set for release on February 18, 2027, and a teaser for Persona 6.
Soejima's illustration was shared as part of the sales milestone coverage. The remake will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5, with preorders opening the same day. Atlus detailed multiple editions, including a Limited Box with a Midnight Channel-shaped pouch and art book, a Digital Premium Edition with Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal costume and BGM sets, and an Atlus D Shop exclusive figure bundle.
Soejima's role as character designer for the series remains current, with his work tied to both the new illustration and the ongoing franchise expansion. The two stories establish his active involvement in the franchise's promotional material and the continued development of new entries.
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Atlus announced on June 8 that the Persona series has sold over 30 million copies globally. Character designer Shigenori Soejima shared a new illustration of the Persona 4 protagonist. The milestone coincided with the official announcement of Persona 4 Revival for February 18, 2027, and a teaser for Persona 6.
Atlus opened preorders for Persona 4 Revival on June 8, revealing multiple editions including a Limited Box with a Midnight Channel-shaped pouch and art book, a Digital Premium Edition with P3R and P5R costume and BGM sets, and an Atlus D Shop exclusive figure bundle. The remake launches February 18, 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5.