“SEES faces new challenges as transfer student Ryouji arrives, questioning their mission against Shadows and Tartarus.”
Persona 3 the Movie: #3 Falling Down
PERSONA3 THE MOVIE —#3 Falling Down—
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
SEES faces new challenges as transfer student Ryouji arrives, questioning their mission against Shadows and Tartarus.
As the fall season nears its end, the members of the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES) find themselves at a crossroads. Having faced countless trials in their ongoing battle against the mysterious Shadows, they believe their struggles may finally be drawing to a close. However, the persistent existence of Tartarus and the Dark Hour suggests their fight is far from over. When a new transfer student, Ryouji Mochizuki, arrives at Gekkoukan High School, his presence brings unexpected complications to the already complex lives of SEES members. As Makoto Yuuki and his companions continue to navigate both their supernatural responsibilities and their personal lives, they must confront difficult questions about their purpose and the true nature of their mission. With relationships tested and new mysteries emerging, SEES faces their greatest challenge yet—not just in battle, but in understanding what it truly means to fight for the future they wish to protect.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 8 sampled reviews
What 8 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.62 · some divergence
4.2 pts
Recommenders 8.2 · others 4.0
↓ 0.88
Running avg · Jan 2016 → Feb 2026
- 8 “Falling Down finally distills Persona 3’s soul, articulating the creed that life’s finite nature is precisely what gives it worth and tracing Makoto Yuuki’s nuanced shift from detached nihilism to...”
- 9 “The movie is genuinely good and enjoyable, delivering decent late-game development for Junpei and Chidori. Yet it stumbles with choppy pacing, a confusing start to that same relationship, and—most...”
- 7 “Persona 3 the Movie 3: Falling Down is based on the Atlus game Persona 3, more specifically it is focused on November and December. The story of Persona 3 revolves around an young man who returns...”
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- Format 1 × 87′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 27m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2015 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-9118 catalog
Produced by
- Aniplex Producer
- Yomiko Advertising Producer
- Movic Producer
- Atlus Producer
- Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Producer
Licensed by
- Aniplex of America Licensor