Megami Tensei
"Persona" is the largest and most popular spin-off from the "Megami Tensei" series. The first entry in the series, "Megami Ibunroku Persona" (originally released overseas as ""), was released in 1996 in Japan and North America. The first "Persona 2" title, "", was released in 1999 in Japan. The second game, "", was released in 2000 in Japan and North America. "Persona 3" was released in 2006 in Japan, 2007 in North America, and 2008 in Europe. Its sequel, "Persona 4", was released in 2008 in Japan and North America, and in 2009 in Europe. A sixth entry in the series, "Persona 5", was released in Japan on September 15, 2016, and was released in North America and Europe on April 4, 2017, to critical acclaims. In addition to the main "Persona" games are spin-offs, so far focused on "Persona 3" and "4": the canon spin-off "", two fighting games "Persona 4 Arena" and its sequel "Arena Ultimax" as well as the crossover fighting game "", and rhythm game "". While "Persona 3" and "4" used the "Shin Megami Tensei" moniker, it was dropped for the "Persona 4 Arena" duology and "Persona 4 Golden" as it would have made the titles too long to be practical.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
"Persona Q" was announced in 2013 alongside the mainline entry "Persona 5", fellow spin-off title "", and the PlayStation 3 port of "Persona 4 Arena Ultimax". The game was released in Japan on June 5, 2014. People who pre-ordered the game received a special soundtrack sampler CD. The CD features select original music from the game, in addition to special re-arrangements by the Atlus sound team that can only be heard on this CD. The full soundtrack was released on July 16. There is also a "Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth" Famitsu DX Pack with the game itself, a B2-size tapestry illustrated by the "Persona Q" anime staff, an A3-size clear poster illustrated by Atlus, a set of five different visual clear file folders, an original mug cup, and a Graphig paper figure of Rei. A manga adaptation illustrated by Akaume began serialization in ASCII Media Works' "Dengeki Maoh" magazine in its October 2014 issue. In 2015, two manga adaptations were released. "Side: P4" written by Mizunomoto centeres on "Persona 4" protagonist. It launched in Kodansha's "Monthly Shōnen Sirius" magazine in January. "Side: P3" written by Sō Tobita centeres on "Persona 3" protagonist. It was launched in Kodansha's "Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine" in February. "Side: P3" will end in November. Like previous games such as "Catherine", Atlus posted a statement requesting that players refrain from posting video spoilers of the game's later story events on sharing sites upon its release in Japan.