March 6, 2026 – SEGA is excited to announce that Hippocampal Pain × Mass Destruction -Reload- Mashup MV, a music video collaboration with ZUTOMAYO, a defining band for the new J-Pop era, in celebration of Persona 3 Reload’s second anniversary, has reached over 6 million views* on YouTube. Join in the festivities with character concept art and messages from the video’s creators!
*Includes ad views.
Hippocampal Pain × Mass Destruction -Reload- Mashup MV Character Concept Art
The music video character boards for the Persona 3 Reload protagonist, as well as Nira-chan and Uniguri-kun from ZUTOMAYO, have been revealed.
Nira-chan
Persona 3 Reload Protagonist
Uniguri-kun
Music Video Creator Messages
Director/Digital Creator: MONYA
Message:
Congratulations to Persona 3 Reload on its 2nd anniversary! Having seen all the reactions and fan art, I am glad we were able to make this dream crossover a reality. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this video to life!
Bio:
Born in 1998, MONYA established their own company in 2020. Promoting creative expression through products, games, music videos, and other mediums, MONYA develops content without being bound to any one approach, offering a wide range of styles and experiences. CEO, MONYA Inc.
Character Designer/Main Animator: JINO
Message:
Congratulations to Persona 3 Reload on its 2nd anniversary and the music video on reaching 6 million views!
It was an honor to be part of this wonderful mash-up. None of this could’ve been possible without MONYA’s incredible direction and everyone’s creative input.
Bio:
Born in 2000, JINO is a video creator specializing in cartoony, retro pop visuals.
JINO went freelance in October 2025, delving into various artistic projects, from video production to original works.
Creative Director: Masato Onodera
Message:
I’d like to congratulate Persona 3 Reload on reaching its 2nd anniversary!
Out of all of ATLUS’s amazing titles, Persona 3 Reload is the one I played the most. It fills me with joy to have been part of this project. I wish I could share this news with my middle school self, who lost countless hours of sleep raising their social links.
Bio:
Born in 1993 and raised in Hokkaido.
Having gone independent in 2022 after his time at Hakuhodo and Hakuhodo Kettle, he has since developed and produced a wide variety of entertainment projects, including animation, comics, radio, film, stage productions, songs, music videos, and concerts.
Among his works, A Night To Remember received the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award / ACC Grand Prix in 2022.
He also earned the ACC Gold, Silver, and Bronze ACC awards for his music video “POKÉDANCE” and was later recognized as a medalist at the JAAA Creator of the Year Awards in the same year.
Character Concept Art Unveiled
March 6, 2026 – SEGA is excited to announce that Hippocampal Pain × Mass Destruction -Reload- Mashup MV, a music video collaboration with ZUTOMAYO, a defining band for the new J-Pop era, in celebration of Persona 3 Reload’s second anniversary, has reached over 6 million views* on YouTube. Join in the festivities with character concept art and messages from the video’s creators!
*Includes ad views.
Hippocampal Pain × Mass Destruction -Reload- Mashup MV Character Concept Art
The music video character boards for the Persona 3 Reload protagonist, as well as Nira-chan and Uniguri-kun from ZUTOMAYO, have been revealed.
Music Video Creator Messages
Director/Digital Creator: MONYA
Message:
Congratulations to Persona 3 Reload on its 2nd anniversary! Having seen all the reactions and fan art, I am glad we were able to make this dream crossover a reality. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this video to life!
Bio:
Born in 1998, MONYA established their own company in 2020. Promoting creative expression through products, games, music videos, and other mediums, MONYA develops content without being bound to any one approach, offering a wide range of styles and experiences. CEO, MONYA Inc.
Character Designer/Main Animator: JINO
Message:
Congratulations to Persona 3 Reload on its 2nd anniversary and the music video on reaching 6 million views!
It was an honor to be part of this wonderful mash-up. None of this could’ve been possible without MONYA’s incredible direction and everyone’s creative input.
Bio:
Born in 2000, JINO is a video creator specializing in cartoony, retro pop visuals.
JINO went freelance in October 2025, delving into various artistic projects, from video production to original works.
Creative Director: Masato Onodera
Message:
I’d like to congratulate Persona 3 Reload on reaching its 2nd anniversary!
Out of all of ATLUS’s amazing titles, Persona 3 Reload is the one I played the most. It fills me with joy to have been part of this project. I wish I could share this news with my middle school self, who lost countless hours of sleep raising their social links.
Bio:
Born in 1993 and raised in Hokkaido.
Having gone independent in 2022 after his time at Hakuhodo and Hakuhodo Kettle, he has since developed and produced a wide variety of entertainment projects, including animation, comics, radio, film, stage productions, songs, music videos, and concerts.
Among his works, A Night To Remember received the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award / ACC Grand Prix in 2022.
He also earned the ACC Gold, Silver, and Bronze ACC awards for his music video “POKÉDANCE” and was later recognized as a medalist at the JAAA Creator of the Year Awards in the same year.
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