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Ren Amamiya is about to enter his second year after transferring to Shujin Academy in Tokyo. Following a particular incident, his Persona awakens, and together with his friends, they form the “Phantom Thieves of Hearts” to reform hearts of corrupt adults by stealing the source of their distorted desires. Meanwhile, bizarre and inexplicable crimes have been popping up one after another… Living an ordinary high school life in Tokyo during the day, the group maneuvers the metropolitan city as Phantom Thieves after hours. Let the curtain rise for this grand, picaresque story!
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- 01
Steal it, if you canThe first heist of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts is underway, as the group sends Kamoshida a calling card, threatening to steal away is twisted desires. Ren and the gang begin prepping for their dangerous delve into the cognitive world, and encounter a couple potential allies in the process. Will they be successful in taking the terrible King Kamoshida’s precious Treasure? - 02
The PhantomsAfter safely changing Kamoshida’s heart, Ren and friends decide to continue changing the hearts of selfish, clueless adults. And no sooner are the "Phantom Thieves of Hearts" established than a fan website springs up, soliciting requests from troubled teens who want the heart of an adult in their life changed. - 03
Our next target is...Yusuke Kitagawa, an arts student studying under painter Ichiryusai Madarame, asks Ann to be the model for his next art piece. Meanwhile, student council president Makoto Niijima grows suspicious about Ren's group of friends. Noticing comments on the phansite about Madarame plagiarising artwork from his pupils, the gang go to Madarame's studio to talk with Yusuke, who shows nothing but admiration for him. Initially assuming they were mistaken, the gang discover that Madarame has his own Palace, where they learn he intends to plagiarise Yusuke's work just like his other pupils. While Yusuke claims he is letting Madarame use his work willingly, the gang learn the full extent of Madarame's crimes from one of his former disciples, along with Yusuke's true feelings.
Castfull cast & details
Jun FukuyamaRen Amamiya / Joker (voice)
Ikue OtaniMorgana / Mona (voice)
Mamoru MiyanoRyuji Sakamoto / Skull (voice)
Nana MizukiAnn Takamaki / Panther (voice)
Tomokazu SugitaYusuke Kitagawa / Fox (voice)
Rina SatoMakoto Niijima / Queen (voice)
Aoi YuukiFutaba Sakura / Oracle (voice)
Haruka TomatsuHaru Okumura / Noir (voice)Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
I am thou, thou art IApril 8, 2018After high school student Ren Amamiya gets in trouble with the police, he’s labeled as a juvenile delinquent. As part of his probation, he i - S01E02
Let's take back what's dear to you.April 15, 2018—Ren begins his new school life, but it's tough being a transfer student, especially when he comes with seemingly shady baggage. He meets Ryu - S01E03
A beautiful rose has thorns!April 22, 2018The members of the volleyball team are terrified of the tyrannical Kamoshida's irrational violence. Meanwhile, Ren's classmate, Ann Takamaki - S01E04
Season's bestSteal it, if you canApril 29, 2018The first heist of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts is underway, as the group sends Kamoshida a calling card, threatening to steal away is twis - S01E05
The PhantomsMay 6, 2018After safely changing Kamoshida’s heart, Ren and friends decide to continue changing the hearts of selfish, clueless adults. And no sooner a - S01E06
Our next target is...May 13, 2018Yusuke Kitagawa, an arts student studying under painter Ichiryusai Madarame, asks Ann to be the model for his next art piece. Meanwhile, stu - S01E07
He is my other selfMay 20, 2018—Needing to change Madarame's cognition to further access his Palace, Ann distracts Yusuke while Morgana access Madarame's secret room, expos - S01E08
Put an end to all this and use your own artwork for once.May 27, 2018—The Phantoms break into Madarame's palace to steal his treasure, only to find it is a trap. Revealing the treasure is the original "Sayuri" - S01E09
Operation maid watchJune 3, 2018—While waiting for their next target, Ren tries out a dubious-looking maid service, discovering that his homeroom teacher Sadayo Kawakami is - S01E10
I want to see justice with my own eyesJune 10, 2018—During a class excursion to a television station, the gang spectate an interview with police detective Goro Akechi, who claims that the Phan - S01E11
Let's be friends, shall we?June 17, 2018—As the thieves find they cannot get into the Palace while it's in midair, Makoto, wanting to prove herself useful, uses herself as bait in o - S01E12
I found the place where I belongJune 24, 2018—While making steady progress through Kaneshiro's Palace, Makoto manages to become closer with the rest of the team. With the route to the Tr - S01E13
Dreams and DesiresJuly 1, 2018—Finding himself in an art slump, Yusuke asks Ren to be his bodyguard while he draws inspiration from Mementos, only to receive harsh critici - S01E14
What life do you choose?July 8, 2018—While looking around Shinjuku with Ren, Makoto spots a fellow student named Eiko working at a dubious looking café, becoming friends with he - S01E15
I am AlibabaJuly 15, 2018—As a mysterious hacker group known as Medjed issue a public warning to the Phantoms, Ren is contacted by someone known as Alibaba, who threa - S01E16
This place is my graveJuly 22, 2018—After Sojiro catches the group sneaking into his home, he explains how Futuba's current situation as a shut-in stems from witnessing her mot - S01E17
X DayJuly 29, 2018—Gaining access to the core of Futaba's Palace, the Phantoms are confronted by a monstrous cognition of Wakaba. As Futaba manages to enter th - S01E18
I'll guide you to victoryAugust 5, 2018—With Futaba now a part of their team, the gang try to help her improve her social skills by taking her to the beach. Futaba then explains wh - S01E19
AlohaAugust 12, 2018—Needing information to help search for the culprit behind the mental shutdowns, the gang ask Makoto to extract data from Sae's laptop. The n - S01E20
My name is Beauty Thief!August 19, 2018—The gang infiltrate Kunikazu's Palace and discover that Morgana has teamed up with a girl calling herself Beauty Thief, who Makoto identifie - S01E21
You can call me "Noir"August 26, 2018—Wanting to change Kunikazu's heart before she is forced to move in with Sugimaru, Haru decides to help the Phantoms progress further into hi - S01E22
Is it our fault...?September 2, 2018—As public opinion of the Phantoms plummet following Kunikazu's death, Haru learns of a fake calling card placed in Kobayakawa's office, lead - S01E23
How about a deal with me?September 9, 2018—The students of Shujin High unanimously vote for Akechi to appear as a guest speaker at the culture festival. Despite the clear danger to th - S01E24
A challenge that must be wonSeptember 16, 2018—As the gang try to figure out a way to reach the top floor of Sae's casino Palace, Soujiro, who discovers a calling card in Futaba's room, i - S01E25
Jealous SinnerSeptember 23, 2018—Needing an excessive amount of coins in order to access a bridge to the Treasure, Ren wins the money in a coliseum battle. Sae raises the br - S01E26
I won't let it end hereSeptember 30, 2018—Following a reunion with Arsene, who urges him to remember everything, Ren is captured by the police, leading to his present day interrogati
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