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PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth (2013): Cast & Plot

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PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth is a 2013 animated drama directed by Tomohisa Taguchi and Noriaki Akitaya, starring Akira Ishida as Makoto Yuki / Pharos (voice), Megumi Toyoguchi and Rie Tanaka. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genres
Adventure , Fantasy , Drama , Sci-Fi
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth About?

The premise of PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Transferring to Gekkoukan High School in the spring, student Makoto Yuki finds his ordinary life disrupted when time suddenly stops. He discovers a hidden period called the Dark Hour, a time when the world is overrun by monstrous Shadows and people transform into coffins. Thrust into a bizarre situation, Makoto is unexpectedly made the leader of a group of classmates, including Yukari, Junpei, Mitsuru, and Akihiko. He must learn to connect with his comrades, confront the meaning of death, and awaken a Persona to battle the Shadows threatening his world from the mysterious tower of Tartarus.

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Cast & crew

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth Cast & Characters

Akira Ishida leads the cast as Makoto Yuki / Pharos (voice), with Megumi Toyoguchi as Yukari Takeba (voice) and Rie Tanaka as Mitsuru Kirijo (voice). Directed by Tomohisa Taguchi and Noriaki Akitaya; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Tomohisa Taguchi and Noriaki Akitaya

More films directed by Tomohisa Taguchi and Noriaki Akitaya, best-rated first: Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna, Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning, The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes and PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #4 Winter of Rebirth.

Plot

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth Plot Summary

What happens in PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

High school student Makoto Yuki Akira Ishida arrives in a city gripped by a strange phenomenon that shuts down all technology and traps people in coffins. He makes his way to the Iwatodai Dormitory, where a mysterious boy greets him with a contract, and there he meets his dorm mates, Yukari Takeba Megumi Toyoguchi and Mitsuru Kirijo Rie Tanaka. The next day, Makoto enrolls at Gekkoukan High School as a sophomore alongside Yukari and fellow classmate Junpei Iori Kohsuke Toriumi. The school’s Chairman of the board, Shuji Ikutsuki Hideyuki Hori, asks Yukari to investigate Makoto because of his uncanny characteristics and the ten-year-old mystery surrounding the death of his parents in the city.

Full summary

The whole story of PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth, scene by scene

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Details

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Persona 3 The Movie #1 Spring of Birth” and “P3M”.

Also known as
  • Persona 3 The Movie #1 Spring of Birth
  • P3M
  • Persona 3 the Movie: #1 Spring of Birth
  • Persona 3 The Movie - No. 1
  • Persona 3 the Movie 01 - Spring of Birth
  • Persona 3 the Movie 1: Spring of Birth
  • 劇場版 ペルソナ3 第1章 Spring of Birth
  • Persona 3 La Pelicula 1: Primavera de Nacimiento
  • Persona 3 the Movie 1 Spring of Birth
  • Persona 3, o Filme: #1 Primavera do Nascimento
  • Persona 3: The Movie #1 - Spring of Birth
  • 페르소나3 더 무비 #1 스프링 오브 버스
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  • 女神异闻录3 剧场版 第一章 春生
  • Persona 3 The Movie #1: Spring of Birth
  • 女神異聞錄 3 劇場版 #1 Spring of Birth
  • เพอร์โซน่า 3 เดอะมูฟวี่ 1 สปริง ออฟ เบิร์ด
  • Персона 3 фильм 1: Новое начало

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PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth?

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth released?

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth was released on November 23, 2013.

Who directed PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth?

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth was directed by Tomohisa Taguchi and Noriaki Akitaya.

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Who is in the cast of PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth?

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth stars Akira Ishida as Makoto Yuki / Pharos (voice), Megumi Toyoguchi as Yukari Takeba (voice) and Rie Tanaka as Mitsuru Kirijo (voice), among 14 credited actors.

Does PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth have a post-credit scene?

No. PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth in?

The original language of PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth is Japanese.

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