04/08/2018 - 09/30/2018 Finished
Persona 5 the Animation (TVアニメ「ペルソナ５」)
Ren Amamiya, a new transfer student at Shujin Academy, is sent to Tokyo to live with his family friend Sojiro Sakura after wrongly being put on probation for defending a woman from sexual assault. While on the way to attend his first day at his new school, Ren notices a strange app has appeared on his phone, transferring him to a world known as the Metaverse, which contains people's "shadows": distorted depictions of their true selves. In the Metaverse, he awakens his Persona, a power from deep within that gives him the strength to fight the shadows. With the help of similarly troubled students, he forms the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, attempting to save people from their sinful desires by "taking their heart," making evildoers regret their actions and turn over a new leaf. The group's reputation continues to grow explosively, bringing along fame both positive and negative. However, during the peak of their popularity, Ren gets captured and taken into custody. Here, he wakes up to a harsh interrogation, but this is cut short by the arrival of Sae Niijima—a prosecutor seeking answers. Just how will she react to his story, and what will become of the Phantom Thieves?
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Persona 5 the Animation has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Persona 5 the Animation doesn't have a single filler episode: all 26 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 26 episodes of Persona 5 the Animation aired in 2018 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Persona 5 the Animation is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 26 without detours. If you came looking for which Persona 5 the Animation episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Am Thou, Thou Art I04/08/2018 | 04/08/2018 | Canon |
| 2 | Let's Take Back What's Dear to You.04/15/2018 | 04/15/2018 | Canon |
| 3 | A beautiful rose has thorns!04/22/2018 | 04/22/2018 | Canon |
| 4 | Steal it, if you can!04/29/2018 | 04/29/2018 | Canon |
| 5 | The Phantoms05/06/2018 | 05/06/2018 | Canon |
| 6 | Our next target is…05/13/2018 | 05/13/2018 | Canon |
| 7 | He is my other self05/20/2018 | 05/20/2018 | Canon |
| 8 | Put an end to all this and use your own artwork for once.05/27/2018 | 05/27/2018 | Canon |
| 9 | Operation maid watch06/03/2018 | 06/03/2018 | Canon |
| 10 | I want to see justice with my own eyes06/10/2018 | 06/10/2018 | Canon |
| 11 | Let's be friends, shall we?06/17/2018 | 06/17/2018 | Canon |
| 12 | I found the place where I belong06/24/2018 | 06/24/2018 | Canon |
| 13 | Dreams and Desires07/01/2018 | 07/01/2018 | Canon |
| 14 | What life do you choose?07/08/2018 | 07/08/2018 | Canon |
| 15 | I am Alibaba07/15/2018 | 07/15/2018 | Canon |
| 16 | This place is my grave07/22/2018 | 07/22/2018 | Canon |
| 17 | X Day07/29/2018 | 07/29/2018 | Canon |
| 18 | I'll guide you to victory08/05/2018 | 08/05/2018 | Canon |
| 19 | Aloha08/12/2018 | 08/12/2018 | Canon |
| 20 | My name is Beauty Thief!08/19/2018 | 08/19/2018 | Canon |
| 21 | You can call me 'Noir'08/26/2018 | 08/26/2018 | Canon |
| 22 | Is it our fault?09/02/2018 | 09/02/2018 | Canon |
| 23 | How about a deal with me?09/09/2018 | 09/09/2018 | Canon |
| 24 | A challenge that must be won09/16/2018 | 09/16/2018 | Canon |
| 25 | Jealous sinner09/23/2018 | 09/23/2018 | Canon |
| 26 | I won't let it end here09/30/2018 | 09/30/2018 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Persona 5 the Animation have?
Persona 5 the Animation has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Persona 5 the Animation have?
In total, Persona 5 the Animation has 26 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Persona 5 the Animation?
It is recommended to watch Persona 5 the Animation in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Persona 5 the Animation online?
Persona 5 the Animation is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Persona 5 the Animation a complete anime?
Yes, Persona 5 the Animation is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Persona 5 the Animation have?
No, Persona 5 the Animation does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
Where can I see Persona 5 the Animation's score and reviews on MyAnimeList?
You can check the score, reviews, characters and statistics for Persona 5 the Animation directly on MyAnimeList, the world's largest anime database. There you'll find the community rating, global ranking and opinions from other fans.