Persona 4 The Animation Season 1 Episode 1

Ep 1. You're Myself, I'm Yourself

  • TV-14
  • October 6, 2011
  • 25 min
  • 8.0  (42)

Rookie detective Narukami Yu has just arrived at the small town of Inaba for his year-long probationary period. Enjoying the peaceful countryside, Yu is cheerful as he looks forward to beginning his new life in the small town. However, things take an unexpected turn when a new string of murders start popping up in the area and the townsfolk are left shaken.

Yu finds himself thrust into the center of things when he discovers that he has the ability to summon a mysterious power known as a "Persona". The power manifests itself as a giant creature that fights against the demonic forces threatening Inaba and its residents.

As Yu navigates his way around the new town, he makes friends with a group of fellow high school students - Chie, Yosuke and Yukiko - each with their unique problems to deal with. Yu soon discovers that all the townspeople have a dark shadow self that they need to confront, and it is the Persona ability that helps them do that.

As the group works to stay ahead of the killers and solve the mystery of the murders, they also grapple with the challenge of confronting their inner selves and facing their true selves. With the power only as strong as its wielder's will, Yu and his friends must band together and learn to use their abilities to stop the evil threatening the town.

In episode 1 - You're Myself, I'm Yourself – Yu arrives in Inaba and is received by his uncle, who is also the head of the local police. As Yu adjusts to life in the town, he finds himself drawn to local folklore about a midnight channel, a television program that supposedly comes on at midnight and shows you your soulmate. But Yu soon discovers that the midnight channel may have more links to the murders than he initially thought.

Accompanied by his new friends, Yu enters the television world to confront his shadow self and gains the ability to summon his Persona, Izanagi. Together, they work to solve the mystery of the midnight channel and the murders that have gripped the town.

With action, mystery, and gripping storytelling, Persona 4 is a show that keeps audiences engaged and on the edge of their seats. As Yu and his friends navigate the treacherous journey to understanding their true selves, they must also fight to make sure that Inaba remains a safe haven for all who call it home.

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Description
  • First Aired
    October 6, 2011
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    25 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (42)