Persona 5 The Animation: The Day Breakers May 2026

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 . Persona 5 the Animation: The Day Breakers

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 is a 24-minute standalone anime special that served

It was designed to give fans a first look at the characters, settings, and battle mechanics—such as Persona summoning—outside of game trailers. Plot Summary They orchestrate a "sting" operation by leaking a

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".