Persona 3 the Movie 4: Winter of Rebirth
Summary: "The time of destruction is coming ever closer without a doubt. It cannot be stopped."
To know death, to gaze at death, to face death.
Makoto and his allies have grown through the many meetings and partings they have experienced.
Their fight might not be for the sake of the world, but for themselves. Even so, they have continued to fight, believing that there are peaceful days waiting at the end of the battle.
However, a boy says that destruction is the fate that humanity must shoulder. The boy they believed to be their friend tells them the truth of the situation without an emotion on his face.
The season changes to winter. Makoto makes a decision in order to greet the spring that is waiting beyond...
(Source: ANN)
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"The time of destruction is coming ever closer without a doubt. It cannot be stopped."
To know death, to gaze at death, to face death.
Makoto and his allies have grown through the many meetings and partings they have experienced.
Their fight might not be for the sake of the world, but for themselves. Even so, they have continued to fight, believing that there are peaceful days waiting at the end of the battle.
However, a boy says that destruction is the fate that humanity must shoulder. The boy they believed to be their friend tells them the truth of the situation without an emotion on his face.
The season changes to winter. Makoto makes a decision in order to greet the spring that is waiting beyond...
(Source: ANN)
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Persona 3 the Movie 4: Winter of Rebirth Review
Persona 3 the Movie 4: Winter of Rebirth — "The time of destruction is coming ever closer without a doubt. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Supernatural conventions as a Movie work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.06). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Persona 3 the Movie 4: Winter of Rebirth offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Supernatural, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Aegis
Main
Sakamoto, Maaya
Japanese
Amada, Ken
Main
Ogata, Megumi
Japanese
Avatar, Nyx
Main
Iori, Junpei
Main
Toriumi, Kousuke
Japanese
Kirijou, Mitsuru
Main
Tanaka, Rie
Japanese
Koromaru
Main
Takahashi, Shinya
Japanese
Mochizuki, Ryouji
Main
Ishida, Akira
Japanese
Sanada, Akihiko
Main
Midorikawa, Hikaru
Japanese
Takeba, Yukari
Main
Toyoguchi, Megumi
Japanese
Yamagishi, Fuuka
Main
Noto, Mamiko
Japanese
Yuuki, Makoto
Main
Ishida, Akira
Japanese
Elizabeth
Supporting
Sawashiro, Miyuki
Japanese
Igor
Supporting
Tanonaka, Isamu
Japanese
Sakaki, Takaya
Supporting
Canna, Nobutoshi
Japanese
Staff
Tsuji, Toshikazu
Producer
Taguchi, Tomohisa
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Iida, Satoki
Sound Director
Kawamura, Yumi
Theme Song Performance
Meguro, Shoji
Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement, Music
Abe, Ayumi
Key Animation
Atlus
Original Creator
Emori, Mariko
Key Animation
Fukushima, Isamu
Key Animation
Gotou, Yoriko
Key Animation
Honda, Miyuki
Key Animation
Ibata, Shouta
Key Animation
Ichinose, Yuuri
Key Animation
Ikeshita, Hiroki
Key Animation
Inayoshi, Tomoshige
Key Animation
Ishikawa, Tomomi
Key Animation, Chief Animation Director
Kanno, Yoshihiro
Key Animation
Kawashima, Kumiko
Key Animation
Kobayashi, Tetsuya
Music
Kumada, Akiko
Animation Director, Key Animation