Persona 4 The Golden Animation (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Persona 4 The Golden Animation is an animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and mystery series.

What it’s about. In the spring when the cherry blossom petals fall, Yū Narukami moves to Yaso Inaba to live with his uncle and cousin due to his family's circumstances. He transfers to Yasogami High School, where his event-filled school life begins. However, when serial murders begin occurring in the peaceful town, Yū is awakened to the power of his heart turned to physical form: A Persona. Within these new mysteries is Marie, a resident of the alternate world, the Velvet Room, who has no memories of her past. Together with his friends, Yū must solve all the riddles set in front of him and save Yaso Inaba from further violence.

Who’s in it. Persona 4 The Golden Animation stars Daisuke Namikawa as Yu Narukami (voice), Showtaro Morikubo as Yosuke Hanamura (voice), Yui Horie as Chie Satonaka (voice) and Ami Koshimizu as Yukiko Amagi (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Persona 4 The Golden Animation has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Persona 4 The Golden Animation page.

If you liked it. Fans of Persona 4 The Golden Animation tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.