🧭 Watch order guide
PERSONA 5 the Animation watch order
PERSONA 5 the Animation watch order at a glance
- 1.Persona 5 the Animation TV Series · 2018
- 2.Persona 5 the Animation: A Magical Valentines Day Special · optional · 2019
- 3.Persona 5 the Animation: Dark Sun... Special · 2018
- 4.Persona 5 the Animation: Proof of Justice Special · optional · 2019
- 5.Persona 5 the Animation: Stars and Ours Special · 2019
3
core entries
0
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
10h 43m
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 10h 43m in total · longest: Persona 5 the Animation
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Persona 5 the Animation | 9h 53m |
| Dark Sun... | 50m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Stars and Ours at 7.40 · from first to latest, the score rose 0.83
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| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persona 5 the Animation | 6.57 |
| 2 | Persona 5 the Animation: Dark Sun... | 6.98 |
| 3 | Persona 5 the Animation: Stars and Ours | 7.40 |
Recommended order
- 1

- 2
Side storyoptionalPersona 5 the Animation: A Magical Valentines DaySpecial · 2019 · 1 ep · 30m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
MainPersona 5 the Animation: Dark Sun...Special · 2018 · 1 ep · 50m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 4
Side storyoptionalPersona 5 the Animation: Proof of JusticeSpecial · 2019 · 1 ep · 20m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 5

Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
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PERSONA 5 the Animation watch order FAQ
What order should I watch PERSONA 5 the Animation in?
Follow the recommended order above: Persona 5 the Animation → Persona 5 the Animation: Dark Sun... → Persona 5 the Animation: Stars and Ours. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of PERSONA 5 the Animation?
The core story and movies run about 10h 43m. At two hours a day that is roughly 6 days.
Where do I start PERSONA 5 the Animation?
Start with Persona 5 the Animation (2018), then follow the order above.
How many seasons does PERSONA 5 the Animation have?
3 parts make up the main story and 2 side stories or OVAs.
Can I skip the recaps?
Yes. Persona 5 the Animation: The Day Breakers retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where does this order come from?
It is built automatically from the sequel, prequel, side-story and spin-off links in the Kitsu database and refreshed daily, so new seasons appear without manual edits.


