Aniplex Releases Persona 3 Anime Movies Free on YouTube

Key points

• Aniplex uploaded the four Persona 3 anime movies to YouTube for free viewing.
• The movies are titled 'Spring of Birth,' 'Midsummer Knight’s Dream,' 'Falling Down,' and 'Winter of Rebirth.'
• The films were originally released theatrically in Japan between 2013 and 2016.
• The YouTube uploads include English subtitles.
• Korean and Chinese versions are available on Sega Korea and bilibili, respectively.
• Sega Korea stated that a Persona 5 anime will be released for free streaming in the future.

Background

This release follows a similar temporary free streaming period for Persona 4 and Persona 4 Golden anime adaptations, which were available until August 19, 2026. Persona 3 Reload, the latest version of the game, has sold over three million units and is available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Windows, and Nintendo Switch 2.

How outlets are covering it

Persona Central and Noisy Pixel both report that Aniplex has released the four Persona 3 anime movies on YouTube for free. Noisy Pixel notes that the movies include English subtitles and that the protagonist is given a canonical voice and personality in the films. Final Weapon also reports the free streaming of the Persona 3 movies but does not provide additional details. Sega Korea has stated that a Persona 5 anime will be released for free streaming in the future, according to Persona Central.

Why it matters

The free release of the Persona 3 anime movies on YouTube provides fans with an accessible way to watch the films, which were originally released theatrically in Japan. This move by Aniplex and Sega could help promote the Persona series and its upcoming releases, including the Persona 5 anime.

What to watch

Fans can watch the Persona 3 anime movies on YouTube for a limited time. Sega Korea has indicated that a Persona 5 anime will be released for free streaming in the future, but no specific date has been announced.