Sega has announced that it is looking to develop live-action movies and TV shows based on the Atlus game franchises, which include the Person, Catherine And Shin Megami Tensei series. Sega wants to collaborate with Atlus to “expand the tradition” of these games with various film and television projects and these projects are already being studied with various studios and producers.
Toru Nakaharathe main producer of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 And Sonic Prime, spoke to IGN recently and shared: “The worlds of Atlus are filled with drama, cutting-edge style and compelling characters. Stories like those from the Persona franchise really resonate with our fans and we see an opportunity to expand the lore like no one has ever seen – or played – before. “
Nakahara added: “Together, Sega and Atlus are working to bring these stories and worlds to life through new mediums and for a new audience.”
It has not been revealed which studios or manufacturers Sega and Atlus are currently working with. If you are not familiar with the games mentioned, here is a brief explanation of each of them.
Perona follows groups of high school students in various contexts of modern Japan. Its general theme “is the exploration of the human psyche and how the characters find their true selves. The series’ recurring concepts and design elements draw on Jungian psychology, psychological characters and tarot cards, along with themes and influences from religion, mythology, and literature.
Catherine follows Vincent Brooks, “a man who is beset by supernatural nightmares as he is torn between his feelings for his longtime girlfriend Katherine and similarly named beauty Catherine.”
Shin Megami Tensei follows a “protagonist who lives in the Tokyo of the near future. When a portal to the demon realm is accidentally opened by a scientist named Steven and is captured by Gotou, a military commander who believes he can control demons, the US government orders a nuclear attack on Tokyo.
These have the potential to create some interesting and fun movies and TV projects!
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
