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  • The Persona 5 manga, written by Hisato Murasaki, is adapted from the acclaimed PS4 game. 1 / 8

  • After teen Akira Kurusu is wrongly charged with assault, he's forced to change schools. 2 / 8

  • Soon after, he and a few classmates discover the Metaverse, an alternate world where… 3 / 8

  • ...they inherit supernatural abilities and can change the hearts of corrupt adults. 4 / 8

  • The manga's artwork is evocative and the story flows seamlessly… 5 / 8

  • ...though aside from Akira talking more often, there are few changes from the game. 6 / 8

  • The manga's wide array of personalities and deft handling of sensitive topics... 7 / 8

  • ...make it an excellent entry point for newcomers to the world of Persona. 8 / 8