After intervening in a harrowing incident, Akira Kurusu finds himself labeled a criminal despite his noble intentions. Forced to start anew at Shujin Academy in Shibuya, he faces isolation and caution from his peers. However, his quiet life takes a bizarre turn when he discovers a mysterious app on his phone and, during a rainy encounter with Ryuuji Sakamoto, is thrust into a realm teeming with otherworldly foes. Empowered by his newfound ability to summon a 'Persona,' a manifestation of his inner self, Akira teams up with Ryuuji to navigate this enigmatic dimension and solve its enigmatic enigmas.