Persona 3 the Movie: #3 Falling Down

Synopsis

Continues the story of Persona 3 the Movie: #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream

In the transition from spring to summer, Makoto Yuuki continues his activities with the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES), persisting in their battles against various Shadows. However, they encounter a new threat in the form of Strega, a group of rogue Persona users intent on maintaining the Dark Hour to serve their own interests, who may possess crucial knowledge about its true purpose. During a summer break in Yakushima, SEES gains a new member, Aegis, an android with amnesia designed to combat Shadows. Despite her formidable abilities, Aegis inexplicably feels drawn to Makoto and frequently stays by his side. As SEES delves deeper into uncovering the mysteries of the Dark Hour, the enigmatic connection between Makoto and Aegis gradually reveals itself.

In this installment

As autumn draws to a close, Chidori Yoshino of Strega kidnaps Junpei Iori. Meanwhile, Makoto Yuuki and the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES) succeed in defeating the Arcana Hanged Man. Shortly after, a new transfer student named Ryouji Mochizuki, possessing a charismatic and carefree demeanor, joins Class 2-F at Gekkoukan High School. SEES believes their mission is finished and that they can now live without the constant threat that has claimed the lives of those close to them. However, Tartarus and the Dark Hour persist even after the twelfth Shadow has been eliminated. Faced with this ongoing challenge, SEES must examine their personal struggles and ascertain the true motives behind their fight. As Makoto and Junpei embark on their journeys of self-discovery, the truth about Ryouji’s identity and the cause of Aegis’s hostility towards him gradually emerges.