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Following the previous Persona 5 TGS 2015 event discussion thread, this is the one for the May 5, 2016 event where the Phantom Thieves will be taking over Tokyo Tower, the second tallest structure in Japan..

Official Countdown

SCHEDULE

[Other time zones for when the "Tokyo Tower LIVE" event starts]

STREAMS

• Official Atlus Niconico Live Stream
• Persona Channel
• Twitch Restream #1
• Twitch Restream #2
• YouTube Restream
• Hitbox Restream

NEWS UPDATES (From most recent to oldest)

Really couldn't update after this, the deluge was fast and furious.

6:00 AM EDT

The "Tokyo Tower LIVE" scenic camera segment started, with a live shot of Tokyo Tower. It featured new Persona 5 music: 3 new tracks playing on loop. They can be heard here: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x48v8x9_persona-5-3-new-tracks_videogames

COUNTDOWNS

Countdown to Tokyo Tower LIVE

Countdown to Main Program Start

Countdown to Persona Stalker Club "Business Trip" Edition

Q & A

Q: What should I expect?
A: A bunch of Japanese-centric Persona 5 related news.

Q: When's the good stuff?
A: Tune in during the start of the main program.

Q: What is Persona Stalker Club?
A: An official Persona talk/variety show which has had new episodes on a monthly basis since February 2014.

Previously on: Awaiting Persona 5

• November 24, 2013 Persona Event (November 24, 2013)
• News Flash! Persona Channel 2015 (February 5, 2015)
• Business Trip! Persona Channel TOKYO GAME SHOW 2015 (September 19, 2015)

 

[Smooth Operator]

It's happening !!

Rise waifu n°1

 

[I-hate-u]

Prepare for delay.

 

[JehutyRunner]

CHOO CHOO

 

[Ludger Kresnik]

Let's do it. I'm ready for the delay!

 

[Darksol]

Yay

 

[bobawesome]

Oh-oh jeez, Rick.

 

[Dimitri LH]

Wonder if it will be as trollish as the last one I watched that showed off a bunch of persona games. Old lady interview lmao.

 

[Qurupeke]

I'm from Europe, I don't know why I'll watch this.

 

[DNAbro]

Les go

 

[Antiwhippy]

So excited to finally know when it'll release at 2017.

 

[VegiHam]

Man, I'm in class when stuff is actually happening. Hope when I come back there'll be exciting news!

 

[Antiwhippy]

I'm from Europe, I don't know why I'll watch this.

Region free?

 

[Makio]

First page hype.

Time to make history

#TeamSummer

 

[K.Sabot]

Prepared for Winter 2016

Spoiler

in Japan

 

[TheMrPliskin]

Feels good to have one of these events again.

 

[Rozart]

Prepare for delay.

Hisssssss.

 

[Eumi]

Woo! Delay hype!

Also give us more dancing all night atlus. You know you all want it.

 

[rockman zx]

Youtube stream nice!. My bold prediction: out in Japan before the end of August. After the event Atlus USA will issue a press release, September for NA, Europe?....... ¯\_(&#12484_/¯

 

[Shun]

 

[Joyful]

i hate myself so ive decided to stay up

hoping to get some sweet new musics at least

 

[Makio]

They show pv03 way early in TGS show ... wonder if the new trailer is going to open the main show or is going to end it.

I say the last if have the date included

 

[bloodyroarxx]

Lets hope Persona Oba-san is back

 

[Jb]

I'm so ready for this. Gimme the goods Atlus!

 

[Pooya]

calling it, Winter 2017 it is.

 

[Martylepiaf]

This is it, almost there

 

[Makio]

calling it, Winter 2017 it is.

In Europe

Spoiler

maybe

August in Japan , Late November in America

 

[Newtype-001]

Hype Track

Ill be on break when this starts lets goo

 

[Tizoc]

Ps4 p5 bundle for japan let's go!

 

[Rymuth]

There is something in the air...I can feel it...I can smell it...

Brace yourselves, the Delays are coming. ;_;

 

[Oberon]

In Europe

Spoiler

maybe

August in Japan , Late November in America

Maybe it won't be regionlocked

 

[carlsojo]

There's 0 chance this comes out in July. 0.

Spoiler

BUT I WILL HOLD ON FOR HOPE

 

[guybrushfreeman]

idontknowwhatiexpected.gif

I know it'll be Japanese news but as long as there's a new trailer with new music I'll be happy.

 

[Chrono Helix]

Anyone actually going to Tokyo Tower?

 

[Makio]

Hype Track

I need a vocal version of this in my fucking veins... that would me make happier than a release date

Spoiler

im serious

 

[WhateverItTakes]

As a European the prospect of being able to having 2 years to plan our persona 5 experience excites and tantalises me.

*Cries*

 

[coughlanio]

I live in Tokyo and this is the first I've heard of this. Is it a press/invite only event?

 

[PaulloDEC]

Oh neat, an event that actually lands at a useful time of day for Australians. Will watch.

 

[Philippo]

Here we gooooo!
Give me a new trailer, new characters and new music!

 

[guybrushfreeman]

In Europe

Spoiler

maybe

August in Japan , Late November in America

I almost expect at some point a picture of earth with Europe and associated countries just missing as if they were never there.

 

[Makio]

There's 0 chance this comes out in July. 0.

Spoiler

BUT I WILL HOLD ON FOR HOPE

Not worry but we are a few , but there are fools in the July release team , im one of them

Hope never dies.

 

[Setsu00]

They show pv03 way early in TGS show ... wonder if the new trailer is going to open the main show or is going to end it.

I say the last if have the date included

They will reveal everything during the main show according to Nico Nico.

 

[RocBase]

Im ready for the chaos!

Btw is there any sort of bet going on for this event?

 

[Makio]

They will reveal everything during the main show according to Nico Nico.

Cool , so im going to take a nap ...lol


What if they release the ova anime today like FF XV did .... mindblown XD.

 

[carlsojo]

Not worry but we are a few , but there are fools in the July release team , im one of them

Hope never dies.

WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER BROTHER

 

[N30RYU]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoAk8s3H4u0

Now is the time

 

[lovely ladies]

How long is this program supposed to last?

 

[Imp the Dimp]

Wait, it starts in 35 mins?

 

[Makio]

WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER BROTHER

My nigga....

 

[BassForever]

So come back at 8am got it