Persona 5 The Animation Episode 17 !!exclusive!! May 2026

Here’s a complete review of , titled “X Day” (or “Day of Fates” depending on the translation). Episode Context By Episode 17, the anime has adapted the bulk of the Kaneshiro and Futaba arcs. This episode marks the beginning of the Medjed arc (from the game’s mid-to-late summer segment) while also dealing with the fallout of the gang’s increased fame and the looming threat of the conspiracy. Plot Summary The episode opens with the Phantom Thieves basking in public adoration after changing Futaba’s heart. However, the international hacker group Medjed declares war on the Phantom Thieves, threatening to expose their identities and cause widespread chaos unless the Thieves confess to being frauds.

Meanwhile, a new, unsettling presence appears: (the “second coming of the Detective Prince”) publicly debates the Thieves’ morality, cleverly sowing doubt. The core of the episode revolves around the Thieves realizing they can’t ignore Medjed’s threat, leading them to re-enter the Metaverse to find a solution. Persona 5 the Animation Episode 17