Following the success of Persona 4 Dancing All Night, ATLUS have decided to release a rhythm game spin off for the third entry in the Persona series. Persona 3 Dancing Moon Night follows the game’s cast as they are transported to the Velvet Room for a night of dancing by Igor’s assistant Elizabeth. The game is due for it’s Japanese launch at the end of next month, alongside Persona 5 Dancing Star Night and a PS4 port of Persona 4 Dancing All Night.

To get us ready for the S.E.E.S. members danceathon, ATLUS have released a collection of character trailers, showing the characters that will be playable, along with a preview of a remix of the Persona 3 soundtrack as their personal character theme.

Makoto Yuuki

The first character to be introduced is Makato Yuuki, also known as Minato Arisato or the Persona 3 Protagonist. His main character theme is Mass Destruction, the regular battle theme played in Persona 3 when facing Shadows inside Tartarus.

Yukari Takeba

The second dancer to take to the stage is archery enthusiast Yukari Takeba, who joined the S.E.E.S. group to avenge her deceased father’s memory. Her character theme is When The Moon’s Reaching Out Stars, which is the incidental music when walking around Paulowonia Mall during the nighttime in Persona 3.

Junpei Iori

Although he may seem immature and happy go lucky, Junpei Iori is a kind hearted high school student who awakened to his Persona when the Protagonist arrived at Tatsumi Port Island. His character theme is a remix of Deep Breath Deep Breath, which is played during the first Full Moon Operation where you must defeat a Arcana Shadow that has taken control of a train.

Mitsuru Kirijo

Although she may seem quiet and reserved, young heiress Mitsuru Kirijo has a will of iron and some spectacular dance moves. Her character theme is a remix of Burn My Dread, the first opening theme of Persona 3, which played in the original release of the game.

Akihiko Sanada

Always eager to throw himself in a fight to prove his strength, Akihiko Sanada has a passion for boxing, and proving his worth to everyone around him. His character theme is Soul Phrase, the opening theme that was used for the enhanced remake Persona 3 Portable which was released for the PSP.

Fuuka Yamagishi

Despite her shy demeanour, Fuuka Yamagishi is a fierce defender of justice and helps out the S.E.E.S. group with her advanced navigational abilities. Her character theme is Time, the theme that plays during the school sections of the game when you play as the Female Protagonist in Persona 3 Portable.

Aegis / Aigis

A sentient robot that was engineered to defeat Shadows, Aigis, or Aegis in the Japanese release of the game, gains her own reason for existing after helping the S.E.E.S group in their efforts. Her character theme is a remix of Heartful Cry, the battle theme that plays in the Persona 3 FES exclusive epilogue known as The Answer.

Ken Amada

The youngest member of the group at only ten years old, Ken Amada is a fun loving elementary school student who is seeking to avenge his mother’s death. His character theme is a remix of Light the Fire Up in the Night, the battle theme that was used in the Persona 3 story mode in Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth.

Elizabeth

The assistant of the Velvet Room working alongside her master Igor, Elizabeth is an intelligent young woman who helps the protagonist fulfil his eventual destiny. Her character theme is a remix of Aria of the Soul, the haunting theme that plays during your visits to the Velvet Room in Persona 3.

Persona 3 Dancing Moon Night will be released on PS4 and PS Vita in Japan on May 24th 2018. If you are interested in seeing more about the game, be sure to visit the official game page on the ATLUS website, and stay tuned to VGU for more news surrounding the games as it arrives.