Sega wants to turn Persona into a live-action show or movie

Over the years Persona has seen a steady rise from a niche RPG series to a bonafide hit - so the next natural step is a live-action adaptation. While there's nothing officially in the works just yet, Toru Nakahara, producer on the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movies, says that it's something that Sega is exploring.

Atlus' worlds are filled with high drama, cutting-edge style and compelling characters," Nakahara told IGN. Stories like those from the Persona franchise really resonate with our fans and we see an opportunity to expand the lore like no one has seen - or played - before." More directly, he said that together, Sega and Atlus, are working to bring these stories and worlds to life through new mediums and for new audiences."

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