If you’re a fan of anime and Japanese RPGs then it goes without saying that Persona 4: The Animation is for you. This 25-episode anime series is in Japanese with English subtitles and is based on the critically acclaimed RPG for PlayStation 2 which was released in 2008.

The first episode entitled ‘You’re Myself, I’m Yourself’ was added to The Anime Network a few hours ago, and can be streamed in SD or HD for free over here. Unfortunately the show is restricted to North American IP addresses.

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The last couple of days have seen a number of significant PS Vita announcements, but the most important of these if you’re a fan of RPGs has got to be the news that Atlus is embellishing Persona 4 for Sony’s hot new handheld.

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Persona fans have long been awaiting news to drop regarding a next-gen iteration of their beloved franchise. Although no such news has been forthcoming to date, the official confirmation of a Persona 4 anime adaptation is most welcome.

This announcement comes courtesy of the official website for the upcoming series. Although it’s in Japanese, the site confirms that the four main characters from the PS2 RPG will be returning (Yukiko, Chie, Yosuke and Souji - the silent protagonist), and that some of the staff who worked on the game will also be involved in this project.

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Atlus has announced Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 for the PS2. This new chapter in the Persona series is scheduled to be released across North America on the 9th of December for $39.99. Every copy of the game will include a soundtrack CD.

Persona 4 sees an urban youth’s year long stay in Inaba, situated in the Japanese countryside, changed by a murder which leads to a series of crimes. The youth discovers that he and his friends have the power to solve the case and restore peace.