Taking place in modern-day Tokyo, the story follows a high school student known by the codename Joker who transfers to a new school after he is falsely accused of assault and put on probation. Over the course of a school year, he and other students awaken to a special power, becoming a group of secret vigilantes known as the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. They explore the Metaverse, a supernatural realm born from humanity’s subconscious desires, to steal malevolent intent from the hearts of adults and change their hearts. As with previous games in the series, the party battles enemies known as Shadows using physical manifestations of their psyche known as Personas. The game incorporates role-playing and dungeon-crawling elements alongside social simulation scenarios.

This is a JRPG where every element of the user interface, character models, and actions exudes an incredibly dynamic visual style. With an extensive gameplay duration, impressive battles and K.O. show time, and a profound storyline, it feels like savoring a piece of exquisitely layered and delicious cake. This game stands as the best entry in the series so far and serves as a benchmark for all JRPGs.