While Shin Megami Tensie: Persona 4 came out near the end of the PlayStation 2’s life span, the Japanese role-playing game built a strong following over the years. This is especially true after the Vita port, Persona 4 Golden, was made available. So what are the best gifts for hardcore fans of the JRPG? You can find a list of suggestions below.
Art Books
Persona 4 has a visually striking art style. If your loved one enjoyed the aesthetics of the game, we suggest picking up Persona 4: Official Design Works. The 160-page art book contains character designs, rough sketches, exclusive interviews with the development team as well as other content. You can check out Persona 4: Official Design Works with this link. You might also want to take a look at the Persona 4 Arena: Official Design Works, which is based on the spin-off fighting game, here.
Anime and Manga
If your loved one would like to relive the excellent story of Persona 4 without having to play the game again, then we suggest picking up either the anime or manga. The localized manga series is starting in early 2016. If you are interested, you can purchase the first volume of the set with this page.
For those looking for the anime adaption instead, we recommend picking up the Persona 4: Animation Limited Edition. The bundle comes with all episodes from the anime in both Blu-ray and DVD formats along with a Chie button sets, die-cut sticker set, extras box, microfiber cleaning cloth, two amaray cases and eight tarot cards. Take a look at the limited edition box set with this link.
Soundtracks
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 has an excellent soundtrack with mixes of Japanese pop and hip hop. If your loved one enjoy the music in the JRPG, then getting him or her the official soundtrack CD would make a great gift. You can find the Persona 4 Original Soundtrack with this page as well as the Persona 4 Golden Original Soundtrack with this link.
Related Games
Over the years, Atlus has expanded Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 into a series of games. The company teamed up with Arc System Works, the studio behind BlazBlue and Guilty Gear, to create two great fighting games in Persona 4 Arena and Persona 4 Arena Ultamix. Both games take place after the events of the role-playing game in addition to featuring characters from both Persona 4 as well as Persona 3. You can check out the two fighting game with the following links: Persona 4 Arena and Persona 4 Arena Ultamix.
Another crossover game you might want to take a look at is Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth. The dungeon-crawling Nintendo 3DS RPG lets you play as the cast of Persona 4 (as well as Persona 3). If your loved one is looking for a different take of the role-playing formula, then you should let them try out Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth. You can purchase the spin-off crossover here.
One last related game that will make a great gift is Persona 4: Dancing All Night. The music rhythm game features music tracks, as well as remixes, of the music in the RPG. Not to mention that there is a substantial 10+ hour story mode that also takes place after the main game in addition to plenty of unlockable content. You can buy Persona 4: Dancing All Night by using this page.
So, if your loved one is a hardcore Persona 4 fan, you should check out the above-mentioned gift options whether if it’s for Christmas or any other special occasion.