Persona 5is one of the most popular JRPGs in recent memory, achieving mass popularity that only grew with the release of the updated version,Persona 5 Royal. The franchise is showingno signs of slowing down, especially with thehighly anticipatedPersona 6reportedly in development.
Before the next generation ofPersonagames comes into play, players might want to commemorate one of their favorite games. Sure, there are figures available throughCrunchyrollandAmazon, but this fall a new option will arrive: an officialPersona 5andPersona 5 Royalart book! Collecting official designs from the productions of bothPersona 5andPersona 5 Royal, this stunning book will offer 544 pages of content for mega-fans to sift through.
The biggest fans will likely see some pieces they are already familiar with, as the book contains almost every piece of art created for each game, including promotional images and character designs. However, there is also a ton of behind the scenes content, in the form of rough sketches, concept art, and commentary from the artists. Additionally, the book includes a full interview withPersona’s artist Shigenori Soejima. So, regardless of whether you’ve been living and breathingPersona 5content for the past few years or if you just really loved the game, there is plenty to pore over within the hundreds of pages of art.
That being said, this book is probably going to be super popular, and it isn’t being published by a major publication house, meaning the number of available copies may be below-average. If this is something you’re seriously interested in, you should pre-order it. Right now, fans even get a 10% discount when they pre-order, as the book’s MSRP is $75, yet Amazon has it listed at $68. Pre-orderingthrough the publisher at UDONStore.com, you won’t save any money, but you will get a free copy of the mangaPERSONA 5: MEMENTOS MISSION Volume 1.
Persona 5 + Persona 5 Royal: Official Design Works
The PERSONA 5 + PERSONA 5 ROYAL: OFFICIAL DESIGN WORKS collects the artwork behind the hit game Persona 5 and its updated edition Persona 5 Royal. Inside you’ll find a hefty 544 pages of character illustrations, promotional art, rough concepts, detailed creator commentary, and an interview with series artist Shigenori Soejima. Go through the development stages for the Phantom Thieves and their adversaries, all collected straight from the studio. Plus, gain insight to the creative process that delivered the world’s most stylish game to your world!
ThePersona 5 + Persona 5 Royal: Official Design Worksart book will be released just in time for the holidays, on November 26th. The 8”x11” hardcover book is perfect forPersona 5fans of all ages and makes for a fantastic memento from one of gaming’s most impactful titles. Pre-order your copy today, before they sell out!
