Persona (Franchise)

Persona is a Japanese role-playing game franchise developed by Atlus and owned by Sega, serving as a spin-off of the Megami Tensei series. First launched in 1996 with Revelations: Persona, the series became known for combining supernatural battles with high school life, social relationships, and themes exploring identity and the human mind. Starting with Persona 3, the franchise gained major popularity for its social simulation features and unique storytelling inspired by psychology, mythology, and tarot. The series has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and expanded into anime, films, manga, novels, stage shows, and other adaptations.