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Meta_Yoshi said: As I thought, Persona 5 did the same thing as The Ancient Magus' Bride did back in March by having the properly animated 2nd opening for the last episode. As for the opening itself, it looked really good and I already prefer it to the already impressive 1st opening animation. The episode itself ended where I thought it would do and quality-wise for the visuals, it also looked great. Akechi's psycho face as he shot Ren in the face was creepy, but also cool. Overall though, Persona 5 Animation didn't hit my expectations as much as I wanted it to. Like with many shows I've watched this year, this was effected by certain episodes suffering from below-average animation and visual quality and it kept that inconsistent quality throughout its 26 episode run. Half the time, we get episodes that looked great, then other episodes where it looked bad. Pacing-wise, it was a big ask to condense a 100+ hour game into this many episodes so far and a few episodes suffered from bad pacing. In P5A's defence, though, the pacing for the palaces, most of the time, was better than Persona 4 Animation's dungeon episodes that sometimes lasted only 2 episodes each. Either way, the original content and new scenes that expanded certain moments of the show was a small bonus and the humorous scenes, like Haru's first introduction in her father's palaces, was done much better in the anime than in the game. 7/10 is my score of P5A and I look forward to seeing how the announced specials will adapt the game to its end. =) MaxxV said: Since I'm not familiar with the game, can anyone tell me how this is even an ending, I mean our main guy was killed by the evil detective right? Is there any alternate settings I can follow which leads right after this, or we've to wait for the next season whenever it comes or am I missing something in the finale? The specials will be following the true ending route of the game, hence why Ryuji said "Just kidding!" after the credits. I won't spoil what happens next for the true route, unless you decide to watch the walkthrough or play the game itself, but for the bad end, Ren would end up selling out his teammates and confidants/social links to Sae, then Akechi comes along with the scene playing out as shown in this episode, the credits role afterwards and then the game will try to make you do a new game +. I hope this helps you understand the last scene a bit better. =) Thanks for the help. Guess i've to wait for the specials to come. |
| I did not play the game. DId the main character actually die ?!! I don't have problem with spoilers. |
| Meh, no full adaptation. This was decent, but I still like the P4 adaptation more. This didn't really do justice to the game's unique combat mechanics and the story/supportive characters interactions seemed weird at times and a bit rushed. I didn't really feel this when I watched P4, but still, this wasn't bad. |
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| Not surprised they choose the cliffhanger option to finish this season. Wonder how much episodes they will make for the last arc? 4 should be enough i think. Overall this adaptation is inferior to P3 movies and P4 anime. Main problem is the protagonist has no personality at all. This isn't a problem in the game since we control the MC. Here we have to watch a guy who can only acknowledge that the others decide and show really little leadership. For this arc, all the traitor thing is better brought in the game. Not that the clues aren't present here but you can have some suspicions on other members of the team too. |
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| The new opening was so perfect, it makes you wonder why they just didn't use it throughout the series in the first place. What a way to end the series. I played the game so I can pretty much expect what will happen in the upcoming special they announced, but i can see why anime only viewers wouldn't like it. Overall, it was a decent adaption. Animation wasn't the best, and some parts definitely feel rushed compared to the game, but I didn't expect to have the same experience as the game anyway, since that's why it exists in the first place! Overall, 6/10 for me simply because I got to re-experience my beloved Phantom Thieves in action once more. |
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| Not bad not bad I guess the directon was really good but that last part when he shot Ren why did they changed it the scene from the game was so fulfilling. Well I guess it's worth 5.5/10 but since we can't give that rating I give it 6/10 tzarye14 said: Didn't you see the last 5 seconds after the credits they just tricked Akechi I'm saying because the series isn't done and they Knew he sold them out and Ryuji's smirk is a proof that Mr.Mc aka Emotionless dude is still alive and kicking ass.Wait... WUTTTT? Since when was he a bad guy? Did I missed something or was it a fake ending? That post credit scene was weird... And wasn't this supposed to continue? Is it gonna have a season 2 or something? |
RaizelSep 30, 2018 10:06 AM
MaxxV said: Since I'm not familiar with the game, can anyone tell me how this is even an ending, I mean our main guy was killed by the evil detective right? Is there any alternate settings I can follow which leads right after this, or we've to wait for the next season whenever it comes or am I missing something in the finale? Since you haven't played the game, it's hard to mention anything without spoiling. Just wait for the special in December to tie things up. If you want to be spoiled I can tell you. |
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Lelouch0202 said: MaxxV said: Since I'm not familiar with the game, can anyone tell me how this is even an ending, I mean our main guy was killed by the evil detective right? Is there any alternate settings I can follow which leads right after this, or we've to wait for the next season whenever it comes or am I missing something in the finale? Since you haven't played the game, it's hard to mention anything without spoiling. Just wait for the special in December to tie things up. If you want to be spoiled I can tell you. Yeah spoil me, i don't mind. |
| imean...i knwe it was bad...but this bad, wow, the director of this anime is a name i will take note of, he sucks a whole lot... i mean, ofc i'm here because i played the game already, if not i dont get how anyone could've enjoyed this shit |
| Being a fan is like having a penis. Its nice to be proud of it But don't pull it out in public and wave it in other's faces Kyurem Black. Kyurem White. Together they are Pretty Kyurem. |
| You can now add Persona 5 The Animation (without specials) to the "Top Animes where main MC die", "Top Animes where main MC loses to evil" or "Top WTF endings" etc. |
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MaxxV said: Lelouch0202 said: Since you haven't played the game, it's hard to mention anything without spoiling. Just wait for the special in December to tie things up. If you want to be spoiled I can tell you. Yeah spoil me, i don't mind. thepath said: I did not play the game. DId the main character actually die ?!! I don't have problem with spoilers. Alright, you guys asked for it so I'm gonna explain exactly what happened this episode. If you intend to play the game at some point, which I strongly suggest you do then don't read it. For anyone else who also wants to know what happened, read below. |
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| The new opening was amazing - hope they keep it for the special that is coming out at the end of the year. I'm not at all surprised that Akechi was a bad guy, and most likely the guy with the black mask. I hope they sum up the true ending better with the special, although I'm not sure why they went for the bad ending for the completion of this anime. I'd rather they just continued it as they plan to with Satsuriku no Tenshi. |
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| I feel sad for people who haven't played the game and watched this (I almost was one of them). If the game had a proper adaptation, I could easilly give it a 10 (And as you can see I don't give this rate too much). I just played the game for curiosity, and I didn't knew anything about the Persona series, and it just blew me away with such a great story |
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Lelouch0202 said: thepath said: I did not play the game. DId the main character actually die ?!! I don't have problem with spoilers. Alright, you guys asked for it so I'm gonna explain exactly what happened this episode. If you intend to play the game at some point, which I strongly suggest you do then don't read it. For anyone else who also wants to know what happened, read below. Yeah i noticed the glitching when butterflies appeared on Ren's eye and also Ryouji's smile at the end which gave us a pretty nice clue that Ren was not dead that but how that's what i can't wait for December. So thanks for explaining. Looking forward to the new episodes |
| It didn't bring anything new to Persona 5, but it was still Persona 5 and I enjoyed it! Would have given it an 8 for the story and characters alone but the animation and art were sloppy to many damn times. I for one don't think it was bad, if you came looking for an alternative Persona 5 or something new, then I guess you'd be disappointed. But I only watched this cause I love Persona 5 so much, and it was entertaining! 7/10 |
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Uchiha-D-Ichigo said: Lelouch0202 said: Alright, you guys asked for it so I'm gonna explain exactly what happened this episode. If you intend to play the game at some point, which I strongly suggest you do then don't read it. For anyone else who also wants to know what happened, read below. So eventually ren is alive ..what you explained..are they going to show them in the anime ? Yeah, you'll see it in the specials that come out in December. |
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| What a shit series. It was good for the first 5 ep then it’s gone downhill |
| All I can say on this episode is "WTF!?!?" "WTF!?!?" "WTF!?!?" haha I was shocked! now I'm gonna read some discussion to clear-up things! 5/5. 7/10. |
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| So wtf happened at the end of the episode, |
| @Panji_Darmawan This is the true ending, dumbass. Didn't you see the "show him the phone" thing? And your comment spoils the true ending. booyah10 said: Philemon does his thing again. Can someone familiar with the persona series explain the blue butterfly in Makoto's eye? What died? Or who died at that point? Makoto? It usually means someone died as shown in the previous games like P3. This is not Makoto's. It's the MC's. |
"Vaut mieux se suffire à soi que finir assoiffé dans le monde des apparences."  |
| Wow, i really don't know how to feel about it, they just surprised me. I was sad and a little disgusted with the end, but after reading the comments it seems like there will be a special or second season, so i hope Persona 5 surprise me the same or better with what's coming. |
| Why did it end like this? How can it end like this?? This can't end like this!!! I was hopping Ren can bring justice with his own hands by defeating Akechi. Akechi you traitor! Ren trusted you! Everyone trusted you and you decide to make a fool on themselves? Not cool! What a bad detective. The worst! I have to drop 1 point so, 7/10. This needs a OVA for the real ending! |
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| For some reasons i had reserves about Akechi since his first appearence when i played the game. And the fact that he possesses such a powerful persona when he says he has never been in the Metaverse makes him even more suspicious. And as shown by flashbacks, Ren and Morgana also had serious doubts :-). You will see during the special who arrive this winter. |
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| If any of you think that this is the "real" ending or even close to it, you've gotta get your head checked out. This is literally just the start of the best part of the game story-wise, and by far the best climax of the game. The real question is how long the true ending will be... |
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| Man, if only A1 had the balls to just let this ending stand on it's own. It would be hilarious. Instead because they can't do their job properly and actually pace the story to fit their episode count the anime is left without its ending. It's just like fellow shitty anime Fate/Extra and Satsuriku no Tenshi |
NagoyaR said: Can someone tell me what crime they are accused of? Like isn't everything happening inside the metaverse/palace happening inside the "Victims" heart? So in the real world a calling would come and soon after the "victim" would have a change of heart. The police should have no indication of a crime happening. The "victim" would just suddenly change. I'm kind of confused about his whole arrest. I mean the police even beat the crap out of a kid. It's just really weird. They have been set up. Akechi killed Okumura's shadow after the change of heart, so when Okumura had a change of heart and wanted to reveal the true culprit, he died. This death was pinned on the phantom thieves. It means that they are accused of murder, as well as having all the psychotic breakdowns and mental shutdown were all pinned on them as well. In fact, the true culprit did all of that. Red_Ranger_Wien said: Man, if only A1 had the balls to just let this ending stand on it's own. It would be hilarious. Instead because they can't do their job properly and actually pace the story to fit their episode count the anime is left without its ending. It's just like fellow shitty anime Fate/Extra and Satsuriku no Tenshi Both Satsuriku no Tenshi and Persona 5 have their endings in the making right now and will "arrive" in the forseeable future. It's because it exceeds the seasonal format of TV broadcasts that "specials" are created in order to end and close an anime. Be it OVA, ONA, web format or whatever. |
SirLezardOct 3, 2018 8:06 AM
| "Vaut mieux se suffire à soi que finir assoiffé dans le monde des apparences." |
Tony_SansNom said: Both Satsuriku no Tenshi and Persona 5 have their endings in the making right now and will "arrive" in the forseeable future. It's because it exceeds the seasonal format of TV broadcasts that "specials" are created in order to end and close an anime. Be it OVA, ONA, web format or whatever. I know this. They should've either paced it to fit the tv runs they had or go all the way and spread it over another cour. God nows P5 coulda used it with all the stuff they cut. |
| I wanted a different cliffhanger at the end, it's just the bad ending of the game. Many people will not watch the sequel after that conclusion. 6/10, not a great adaptation, the story from the game is really strong but the adaptation has cut too much. Yvonnelim99 said: So what happen a good and alternate ending? There are at least other 10 hours of story before the ending. |
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MaxxV said: Since I'm not familiar with the game, can anyone tell me how this is even an ending, I mean our main guy was killed by the evil detective right? Is there any alternate settings I can follow which leads right after this, or we've to wait for the next season whenever it comes or am I missing something in the finale? It's not an ending, just the end of the 1st Season, or the season. We will ge the real endng with some OVA or a movie / next season. |
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| The OP we deserved. A great finale to an underwhelming series that should have been so much more. Here's hoping the OVA knocks it out of the park. I aint holding my breath unfortunately. |
| Wow that ending is such a troll move to anime onlys considering they didn't even explain I don't mind, since I already played the game ,but I can definitely see why some would be upset with that kind of ending. |
| MAL: A community that thinks every anime is bad, but rates everything a 7/10. |
| I thought it was pretty average compared to P4. The story was okay. The one thing that always bugs about Persona series is the fact that MC have little to no character or personality despite their mysterious past which makes them quite bland and boring especially when they passively agree with everyone and have no personal opinion like a robot. Maybe it's meant to be that way in games but why not flesh out the character in the anime to make it more them more likeable. Anyways I kinda knew Akechi was the antagonist. When he said he went it to metaverse and ended up waking his persona for the first time but was able to make it back unscathed when confronted by the Man with black mask who is considered to be more dangerous then the Phantom thieves. I knew there was more to his bullshit. Well I hope this gets a sequel so we know how it truly ends. |
| Had some good parts, but was overall nothing special, they could've done way better with the concept. |
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| since I don't play the game, I actually hoped Ren and friends solved the black mask guy, the Futaba's mother case, and the principal case. too bad they only animated until this point. my reaction be like:  |
| My lord. This isn't the "Bad ending" in the game. It's the ending that everyone goes through. You just have to see what comes after it. So much misinformation in this thread, it's appalling. |
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| The opening was amazing. The rest was... Lol 3/10 I'm looking forward to seeing A-1 fuck up the true ending as well |
Comic_SansOct 14, 2018 5:41 PM
 Nico- said: Conversations with people pinging/quoting me to argue about some old post I wrote years ago will not be entertained@Comic_Sans oh no y arnt ppl dieing i need more ppl dieing rly gud plot avansement jus liek tokyo ghoul if erbudy dies amirite |
| >.> Ending was joke...reason why i don't like Persona at all. Over hyper to its core, least i'm done with it and can move on to better anime now. |
DivinityNora said: >.> Ending was joke...reason why i don't like Persona at all. Over hyper to its core, least i'm done with it and can move on to better anime now. Except that's only the turning point of Persona 5 and not the ending. Plus this adaptation is really horrendous in every way perceivable, from bad animation/ inconsistent / sloppy art/ laughable combat and horrendous pacing. Sigh, this adaptation only gave people false interpretation of the game, and people like you will entitled that the game is also bad just because the adaptation is bad. Just saying the game got the highest score of all games on some sites . |
| That was so dissapointing. I was ready to give it a 7 from the twist, but this ending made me put it 6. Finally finished this anime. |
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