Persona 5 The Animation: The Day Breakers Apr 2026
Makigami is coerced into helping his crew rob various establishments. Troubled by his crimes and fearing for his safety, he posts a request on the "Ask-a-Thief Channel," seeking help from the rumored Phantom Thieves.
is a 24-minute standalone anime special that served as a prologue and promotional tie-in for the Persona 5 video game. Produced by A-1 Pictures , it premiered in Japan on September 3, 2016, just weeks before the game's official Japanese release. Overview & Connection to the Game
The Phantom Thieves—consisting of Joker, Ryuji, Ann, Yusuke, and Morgana—accept the request. They orchestrate a "sting" operation by leaking a fake target: Café Leblanc .
Unlike the later full-length TV series, The Day Breakers does not retell the game's main plot. Instead, it adapts a specific titled "Phantom Thieves versus Burglary Ring".
The thieves lure the gang into Leblanc to confront them both in the real world and in Mementos, showcasing their ability to change hearts. Key Characters Persona 5 The Animation The Day Breakers
Makigami is coerced into helping his crew rob various establishments. Troubled by his crimes and fearing for his safety, he posts a request on the "Ask-a-Thief Channel," seeking help from the rumored Phantom Thieves.
is a 24-minute standalone anime special that served as a prologue and promotional tie-in for the Persona 5 video game. Produced by A-1 Pictures , it premiered in Japan on September 3, 2016, just weeks before the game's official Japanese release. Overview & Connection to the Game
The Phantom Thieves—consisting of Joker, Ryuji, Ann, Yusuke, and Morgana—accept the request. They orchestrate a "sting" operation by leaking a fake target: Café Leblanc .
Unlike the later full-length TV series, The Day Breakers does not retell the game's main plot. Instead, it adapts a specific titled "Phantom Thieves versus Burglary Ring".
The thieves lure the gang into Leblanc to confront them both in the real world and in Mementos, showcasing their ability to change hearts. Key Characters Persona 5 The Animation The Day Breakers
