Getting the band back together
To cap off littlefour-day marketing extravaganzaforPersona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers, publisher Atlus released the opening cinematic for the upcoming hack ‘n’ slasher, a spin-off title from theextremely popular anime RPG.
In keeping withPersona‘s M.O. theP5Sintro is a slick and highly-stylised animated music video, which stars our returning heroes The Phantom Thieves as they travel across Japan in their R.V., stealing hearts and taking names, like a cerebrally-invasive take on the Scooby-Doo gang.
We see regulars Joker, Makoto, Haru, Ryuji, Yusuke, Futaba, Ann and Morgana, and catch glimpses ofScramble‘s newcomers – yo-yo wielder Sophie and the mysterious Zenkichi. The typically luscious visuals are backed by new opening theme “You Are Stronger,” composed by Atsushi Kitajoh, written by Lotus Juice and sung by Lyn, the musical trio whose sound is synonymous with the series.
I’m certainly ready for a fresh take on the adventures of The Phantom Thieves, and while Atlus is yet to announce a western localisation just yet,Persona 5has proven such a successful brand in the west that a trip to these shores is an inevitability for this action-packed new release.
Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikerslaunches in Japan on PS4 and Switch February 20.
