Persona 1, officially known as Revelations: Persona in North America, is primarily set in the fictional Mikage-cho, a Japanese town. The events of the game unfold in 1996.
The Town of Mikage-cho
Mikage-cho serves as the central stage for the supernatural occurrences and character development in Persona 1. This seemingly ordinary Japanese town becomes a battleground for the protagonists as they confront the mysterious forces unleashed within it. The town is characterized by several key locations that are integral to the game's narrative.
Key Locations and Features
The landscape of Mikage-cho is defined by a few prominent establishments that play crucial roles in the story:
- St. Hermelin High School: This is the high school attended by the main characters, who are all students in Class 4, taught by Saeko Takami. The school is often the starting point for many of the challenges and investigations faced by the protagonists.
- SEBEC (Saeki Electronics & Biological & Energy Corporation): A local branch of this major corporation is another significant feature of Mikage-cho. SEBEC's activities and experiments are deeply intertwined with the strange events that plague the town, making it a focal point for the unfolding mystery.
These locations are not merely backdrops but are central to the plot, as the characters navigate their high school lives while simultaneously dealing with supernatural threats stemming from SEBEC's influence and the town's hidden secrets.
Setting Overview
To provide a clear overview, here's a summary of Persona 1's primary setting details:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Mikage-cho, Japan |
| Year | 1996 |
| Key School | St. Hermelin High (Class 4, Teacher: Saeko Takami) |
| Key Company | SEBEC (Saeki Electronics & Biological & Energy Corporation) Branch |
For more detailed information on Persona 1 and its rich lore, you can visit the Megami Tensei Wiki page for Revelations: Persona.
