"PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down" review: Deepening story and character development

"Persona 3 The Movie #3 Falling Down" - A story of challenge to the abyss and growth

"Persona 3 The Movie #3 Falling Down" is an animated feature film released on April 4, 2015, and is the third film in the series based on ATLUS' popular game "Persona 3". Distributed by Aniplex and animated by A-1 Pictures, this film depicts deep themes and character growth in a compact 92-minute length.

Story and Themes

"Persona 3 The Movie #3 Falling Down" is a story about the protagonists facing their inner selves and growing as they fight against Shadows in a parallel world known as the Dark Hour. This third chapter delves deeply into the past and suffering of the protagonist's friend and senior, Kosuke Ichijo. His trauma and his fight to overcome it are at the center of the story.

The film emphasizes the themes of "self-sacrifice" and "friendship." The scene where Kosuke faces his past and fights alongside his friends deeply moves the audience. The way the main characters grow while supporting each other realistically portrays the brilliance and suffering of youth.

Characters and acting

Each character in this work is unique and charming. In particular, the performance of voice actor Masakazu Morita, who plays Kosuke Ichijo, is superb, realistically expressing his suffering and growth. In addition, Akira Ishida, who voices the main character, also draws the audience in with his performance that exudes a strong will in a quiet way.

In addition, the voice actors for each character also show off their unique acting skills, adding excitement to the story. In particular, the dialogue between the protagonist's friends evokes the bittersweetness of youth and resonates with the audience.

Visuals and Music

The visuals in this film fully demonstrate A-1 Pictures' technical capabilities. The dark hour parallel world and the battle scenes with the Shadows are depicted with beautiful visuals and dynamic direction, drawing the audience in. In addition, the characters' expressions and movements are drawn in great detail, realistically expressing the nuances of their emotions.

The music also adds to the appeal of this work. In particular, the background music during the battle scenes heightens the tension and builds excitement for the climax of the story. The insert songs and ending theme also match the theme of the story and resonate with the audience.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Persona 3 the Movie #3 Falling Down" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original game, but also to those who like anime and youth stories. This work, which combines deep themes and a story depicting the growth of characters, attractive characters and their acting, beautiful images and music, will move and empathize with the audience.

In particular, this third chapter, which focuses on Ichijo Kosuke's past and growth, is one of the most moving episodes in the series. This work, which depicts the suffering of youth and the brilliance of friendship, is sure to be loved by many people.

Related information and recommendations

If you enjoyed "Persona 3 The Movie #3 Falling Down," we also recommend the following related and recommended works:

• "Persona 3 The Movie #1 Spring of Birth" - The first chapter of the series depicts the meeting of the main characters and the beginning of their growth.
• "Persona 3 The Movie #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream" - The second chapter delves deeper into the summer events and the relationships between the characters.
• "Persona 3 The Movie #4 Winter of Rebirth" - The final chapter of the series depicts the culmination of the protagonists' battles and growth.
• "Persona 4 The Golden" - Another animation based on the popular game by ATLUS, the story revolves around the themes of youth and friendship.
• "Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai" - An animation about youth and growing up, which realistically depicts the inner conflicts and friendships of the main characters.

Conclusion

"Persona 3 the Movie #3 Falling Down" is a moving work that depicts deep themes and character growth. This work is recommended not only for fans of the original game, but also for those who like anime and youth stories, and will be loved by many people. Please experience the excitement at the theater.