Hold onto your hats, Persona devotees! Your favorite RPG series is about to get a whole lot sweeter thanks to an unexpected but incredibly welcome collaboration. Beard Papa’s, the beloved Japanese cream puff chain, is teaming up with Sega to celebrate the Persona franchise’s 30th anniversary with a limited-time menu and merchandise that will transport you straight into the Metaverse.
A Sweet Escape: The Persona x Beard Papa’s Experience
Starting September 4th, participating Beard Papa’s locations across the US will undergo a full-blown transformation. Expect to see Persona-themed digital menu boards, eye-catching bakery case graphics, posters, and even television displays that recreate the iconic look of a Persona menu screen. For the ultimate fan experience, the Beard Papa’s stores in Little Tokyo and Cerritos will feature large-format anniversary murals – perfect for capturing those Instagram-worthy moments.
But the real star of the show is, of course, the food! Beard Papa’s is introducing a range of new cream puff flavors inspired by specific games in the Persona series. Indulge in the Original Cream Puff, savor the Matcha Cream Puff, experience the Ube S’mores Cream Puff, treat yourself to the Cookies & Cream Cream Puff, or try the Double Berry Cream Puff. Each bite is a delicious homage to your favorite characters and storylines.
To make things even more special, Beard Papa’s is offering limited-edition gift sets. The four-pack set includes four featured cream puffs, a Persona chibi sticker sheet, and an in-game code card for Persona 5: The Phantom X. For the ultimate indulgence, the six-pack set comes with six cream puffs, a blind-packed acrylic standee featuring one of eight exclusive designs, and another in-game code card for Persona 5: The Phantom X.
No collaboration is complete without merchandise! You can also snag a ceramic mug, a T-shirt, a zip hoodie, and an eco tote bag as part of the Persona x Beard Papa’s partnership. Head over to the official Beard Papa’s website“>Beard Papa’s website to check out all the goodies.
This delicious collaboration runs from September 4th to October 4th, perfectly timed to coincide with some exciting developments in the Persona universe. Persona 4 Revival, a full remake of Persona 4 Golden, is slated for release in February 2027“>February 2027, and Atlus is hard at work on the next installment, Persona 6“>Persona 6. And for those eager for a different kind of experience, a live-action adaptation“>live-action adaptation is in the works at Netflix, with Christopher Monfette leading the charge.
Beyond the upcoming games, Kazuhisa Wada, producer for Atlus’ P-Studio, recently hinted that remakes of the first and second Persona games might be on the horizon. So, whether you’re a seasoned Phantom Thief or just starting your journey into the Metaverse, there’s never been a better time to celebrate all things Persona!
Source: IGN
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