Persona Live 2026: Awakenings marks the first time the Persona Music Experience series is headed to the U.S. It will include the performers from Japan and debut at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Two shows will be held that day, with live performances from artists including:

• Lyn Inaizumi: Singer of Persona 5 series
• Azumi Takahashi: Singer of Persona 3 Reload
• Lotus Juice: Rapper and vocalist of Persona 3 & Persona 3 Reload
• Toshiki Konishi: Composer and guitarist from the Atlus Sound Team

For those who went to Anime Expo this year, fans were treated to special performances from Lyn Inaizumi at the Persona 5: The Phantom X panel and a special concert at The Novo.

Here are the details below:

When: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Where: Dolby Theater, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

Ticket Sales:

Pre-Sale: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10 AM PT

Public On-Sale: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10 AM PT

More info available here: https://www.sega.com/persona-live-2026-awakenings-event-details

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This marks the first-ever officially produced music video for “It’s Going Down Now,” and it mixes live-action footage with in-game visuals and new animations.

The Persona 3 Reload original soundtrack won the Spotify Streaming Category at the 2024 PlayStation Game Music Awards, with the song nominated for the Top Global Hit from Japan award at Music Awards Japan 2025.

Atlus has been successful with its Persona releases, and Persona 3 Reload is no slouch as it sold over 2 million copies worldwide as of July 2025.

A free demo is now available for Persona 3 Reload on the Nintendo Switch 2, with the full version being released on October 23, 2025. It’s currently available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Steam, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

Persona5: The Phantom X

In Persona5: The Phantom X news, Motoha Arai, aka Closer, is getting a summer swimsuit in the form of a new 5-star character. It will be available soon, according to its account on X (formerly Twitter).

Persona5: The Phantom X is the free-to-play gacha JRPG that is set in the world of Persona 5. It features fan-favorite and new characters including Joker, Ann, and Makoto. It’s currently available on Steam, Android and iOS.

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Motoha Arai, aka Closer, is one of the first Phantom Thieves you recruit in the game. Her story is tragic, as it deals with shame and redemption. Tropical Motoha will be available very soon.

Persona5: The Phantom X is a free-to-play gacha JRPG that takes place in the Persona 5 world and includes old and new characters, including Ann Takamaki, Makoto, Joker, and more.

It’s Going Down

In other Persona news, “It’s Going Down,” the song from Persona 3 Reload, now has an official music video. It featured live-action performances from Lotus Juice, Azumi Takahashi, and Atlus Sound Team’s Toshiki Konishi. This marks Atlus’ first-ever officially produced music video as it mixes live-action performances, in-game visuals and new animations.

“It’s Going Down” is the most-streamed song from Persona 3 Reload’s soundtrack, with over 100 million plays on Spotify. The Persona 3 Reload original soundtrack won the Spotify Streaming Category at the 2024 PlayStation Game Music Awards.

Persona 3 Reload is a reimagined version featuring a revamped battle system and new graphics with an all-new English voice-over. A free demo is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2, and it will be released on the platform on October 23, 2025. Persona 3 Reload is currently available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Steam, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

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“We’re very appreciative of the positive reaction on social media, especially when people have said that P5X is equivalent or even better than the console version,” Uda-san tells Nerd Reactor during Anime Expo 2025. “We’re really happy to hear that.”

And so far, I agree. While I’m still working my way through the first Palace on mobile, there’ve been many times when I’ve appreciated that the game feels almost the same as the console version, despite being a gacha game.

A Gacha That’s F2P-Friendly

When asked how they would respond to players’ concerns about gacha and the potential feeling of pressure to spend, the team responded that typical gacha games often disappoint players if they don’t get the character they want. However, they haven’t heard any specific complaints about P5X. The feedback they’ve received is that people can progress in the story as far as they expect to go, and by doing events and collecting gems, you can still unlock other characters.

I mentioned how fun it was to find Golden Tickets in the Palace treasure chests, and the team said the tickets would continue to appear in later Palaces. The idea is to reward players just for playing, although they did mention they’re still making adjustments. While the Golden Tickets only apply to the Standard Banner and not the Limited-Time Event Banners (those require Platinum Tickets), you can still get 5-star characters to include in your team without spending money if you don’t want to. 

Persona5: The Phantom X Keeps the Signature Jazzy Beats Alive

As music is such an essential part of the Persona series, to complement the game’s stylish visuals and gameplay, we asked how they balanced between adding new music and nostalgic beats from the original Persona 5. 

The team’s goal was to create fresh music that matches the new experiences players will have in P5X while still incorporating elements reminiscent of Persona 5.

“We want them to feel excited and pumped up about the experience, including music tied to specific moments, such as boss fights,” said Uda-san.

There are definitely some boss fight bangers, and you’ll be nodding along to the beat before you even know it.

Matsunaga-san also explained that after Act 2, players can unlock the School Band club, where they’ll get to choose songs and perform Persona music through a series of rhythm mini-games. It’s the extracurricular student life activities that enhance this game even further. Not only will you get Band Club Experience, but also Band Badges, which can be exchanged for rewards like Gifts for companions and, more importantly, Platinum Milicoins and Platinum Tickets!

And before the interview ended, a fun fact was shared. Other birds, like a penguin, were considered before ultimately deciding that Lufel, the owl-like creature, would accompany Wonder throughout the Metaverse. While Mona from Persona 5 was expressive and energetic, Lufel is more reserved and mysterious, speaking like an old soul, which suits his animal.

Development Reveals, Live Art, and Lyn’s Vocals at the P5X Panel

At the official Persona5: Phantom X panel moderated by CDawgVA, the fanbase got to hear from:

• P-STUDIO Director Kazuhisa Wada
• ATLUS Producer Yohsuke Uda
• SEGA Producer Jun Matsunaga 
• Persona Series Character Designer Shigenori Soejima

The team discussed their philosophy on character design, particularly for the Phantom Idols, where they explained their approach to balancing fantasy elements with realism. They aimed to create characters that are visually distinctive while still feeling authentic, and to have them embody cognitions and desires.

Appropriately, while the team showed amazing visual slides of the characters, Soejima-san was live drawing Wonder, and we got to see his impressive work in progress throughout the panel. 

Fans also got a sneak peek at the upcoming seasonal events, which will align with real-world timelines rather than being restricted to the game’s internal calendar. Look forward to a summer festival, a Christmas event, Valentine’s, and more. 

As the panel wound down, Matsunaga-san gave a closing remark, “Having just started the live service of the game, and to come here as a developer to get this interaction with you, your feedback, and your energy is super useful. We look forward to many months and many years!”

Uda-san added, “This is my first time coming to Anime Expo, and I love being in the room with you guys. We’re really going to pull out the stops and punches with P5X to make it amazing.”

The audience was then treated to a special live performance by Lyn Inaizumi, who sang “Ambitions & Visions,” the opening theme for Persona5: The Phantom X, and “Life Will Change” from Persona 5. 

Ambitions & Visions song:

Anime Expo, the largest anime convention in North America, will return next year at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 2nd to July 5th. You can play Persona5: The Phantom X now on PC via Google Play Games or Steam, and on mobile devices, iOS, and Android.

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Similar to the Y60 case collaboration, HYTE’s Persona 3 Reload Y70 Case features the chassis’ glass panels with the main cast and the in-game Tartarus setting. The metal panel includes in-game elements, featuring a “Dark Hour” clock painted on its rear panel. It comes with a metal plate that references S.E.E.S., the main group in Persona 3 Reload.

To purchase the Y70 PC case, visit https://hyte.co/p3r25-pr.

“When we launched the original Persona 3 Reload collaboration with our Y60 case, we saw just how devoted the Persona fanbase was as demand for the Y60 collaboration cases was tremendous,” said King Perez, Marketing Executive Producer, Business Development at HYTE. “The ATLUS team are fantastic partners to work with, and we can’t wait for fans to check out our newest collaboration with the Persona 3 Reload Y70 case.”

HYTE’s parent company iBUYPOWER will release the RDY Y70 Persona 3 Reload Edition PC system in the first quarter. Two new desk pads with official artwork from Persona 3 Reload and Episode Aigis will be made available.

About the Persona 3 Reload Products

The Persona 3 Reload Y70 is now available at HYTE.com and select retailers. It is priced at an MSRP of $269.99.

The HYTE Persona 3 Reload and Episode Aigis – The Answer Desk Pads are also available for purchase at HYTE.com and select retailers. They are priced at an MSRP of $29.99.

Pricing and availability details for the RDY Y70 Personal 3 Reload Edition system will be available at a later date.

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