When a grisly murder scene in modern-day Tokyo blocks our protagonists walk home, an unplanned detour leaves him buried and unconscious. 

He awakens in a new Tokyo, a wasteland ravaged by apocalypse now called Da’at... but before bloodthirsty demons can claim his life, a savior emerges, and they unite to become a mighty being neither human nor demon: a Nahobino. 

With newfound power, the protagonist ventures through Da’at, an enigmatic realm filled with mythical deities and demonic tyrants in constant conflict for survival. Searching for answers, the protagonist must forge his own path in a battle between light and dark to dictate the fate of the world. 

Fight through a demon-infested wasteland using a command-based system, where finding your enemy’s weak points is key to executing powerful combos. Though demons are formidable opponents, some can be worthy allies and recruited via negotiations to fight alongside you in a dying world.

In a conflict between mythical deities and demonic tyrants, you dictate the fate of the world.  How will your destiny unfold?

ATLUS, in collaboration with the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the non-profit organization behind Anime Expo, announced the Shin Megami Tensei 30th LIVE: Band of Shadows Concert will be taking place at Anime Expo at THE NOVO (LA LIVE) on July 1, 2023. The concert is the first ever live, anniversary concert for ATLUS in the West and will feature musical performances from the Shin Megami Tensei video game series. 

Tickets will go on sale at a future date – fans can receive ticket information and concert details by subscribing to the ATLUS newsletter on the concert website: atlus.com/smt30th. Tickets to the event, which is a part of the Anime Expo’s 2023 programming line-up, will be available exclusively to Anime Expo attendees. 

Hosted over July 4 weekend, Anime Expo brings together anime and Japanese pop culture fans and industry members from around the world for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. The four-day celebration, currently in its 32nd year of operation, is jam-packed with announcements, special guests, exclusive premieres, interactive events and more from iconic leaders in Japanese entertainment, music, fashion and video games.

Information about the concert:

• Event Name: Shin Megami Tensei 30th LIVE: Band of Shadows Concert
• Venue Location: THE NOVO (800 W. Olympic Blvd | Los Angeles, CA 90015)
• Concert Date: July 1st 
• Time: General Admission starts at 6:30 pm PDT with performance from 8 pm to 10:30 pm PDT. 
• Cost: This is a paid event, pricing tiers to be shared in future updates.

The concert is produced in collaboration with soundtrec and SOHO Live.

Everyone at ATLUS looks forward to celebrating 30 years of Shin Megami Tensei at Anime Expo with what will be an awe-inspiring celebration for fans to attend and enjoy. The evening will solely highlight the rich history of the series and will not include any major announcements.

Key Features 

• Unfold an allusive story filled with tragic choices, make sacrifices to uphold your ideals as you pursue light or covet darkness to discover your role in the new world 
• Fight through a demon-infested wasteland with the Press Turn Battle System, pinpoint enemy weaknesses so you can perform consecutive actions but make one mistake and it may be your last 
• Turn formidable foes into worthy allies by recruiting them via negotiations, then fuse them to create demons customized to fit your playstyle 
• Explore the expansive world of post-apocalyptic Tokyo, fully rendered in stunning 3D utilizing Unreal Engine 4, a first for the mainline Shin Megami Tensei series

Shin Megami Tensei V is available exclusively for Nintendo Switch.