Is SMT if a prequel to Persona?

Yes, Shin Megami Tensei: if... (often called SMT If...) is considered a direct predecessor and part of the same universe as the Persona series, acting like a prequel or "what if" scenario that sets up the shared timeline where Persona 1 and Persona 2 continue, featuring characters like Tamaki from if... making appearances, establishing a modern, high-school-based continuity distinct from the apocalyptic main SMT games.
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Is Persona a prequel to SMT?

Persona is a sequel to SMT if… which is an alternate timeline of SMT 1 where the nukes don't go off about 1/3rd into that game. The Devil Summoner series is also part of this same timeline.
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Are SMT and Persona connected?

Yes, Persona is directly connected to Shin Megami Tensei (SMT) as a popular spin-off series within the larger Megami Tensei franchise, sharing core mechanics like demon negotiation and fusion, but telling distinct stories in different settings, often exploring the multiverse where Persona games focus more on high school life and psychological themes in modern Japan, while mainline SMT deals with apocalyptic scenarios. 
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Is Persona 1 a sequel to SMT IF?

Both, the events of if... are directly referenced in Persona 1. Persona 2 clearly takes place in the same universe and has characters from Persona 1. It was used as a marketing tactic for the ps1 release of if... as well.
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Is SMT if canon to Persona?

Shin Megami Tensei: if... is set in the same continuity as the Persona and Devil Summoner series. According to Persona series director Katsura Hashino, if... provided the basis for the creation of the series, carrying over its high school setting and focus on adolescent troubles.
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Did Makoto sleep with Aigis?

Chastity Couple - Makoto and Aigis can't be physically intimate due to Aigis being a robot. This doesn't seem to bother Makoto. First Girl After All — Aigis is the first girl that Makoto met, ten years before the start of the story.
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Is there NSFW in Persona?

Sex & Nudity

No nipple detail is seen. Similar to a Barbie doll. It was mild enough to get partial nudity instead of nudity which means the nudity alone could be featured in a T-rated game. At least one persona has the appearance of male genitalia.
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Is SMT if a spin-off?

Shin Megami Tensei If… was developed as a spin-off from the main series. Its smaller world scope came about because the game's director Kouji Okada felt he had reached the limit of what he could do with large-scale worlds in the previous Shin Megami Tensei games.
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Is Makoto or Kotone canon?

Quick Answers. What is the canonical name of the female protagonist in Persona 3 Portable? In Persona 3 Portable, the female protagonist is canonically named Kotone Shiomi. This name was first used in the stage play and confirmed as the default in the game's 2023 re-release.
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Is Shin Megami Tensei against Christianity?

Religious Content: The SMT series has always had a strongly negative representation of Christianity, though it's mainly a concept from the Dungeons & Dragons alignment system. All religious deities are represented in the game. Certain gods are fighting for the opportunity to recreate the world how they see fit.
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Why does Atlus ignore Persona 1 and 2?

Reason is the current staff at Atlus only go as far back as Persona 3 at most. They won't touch the first games because they weren't involved in them, and out of consideration for their own creators. Seems like very sensible reasoning, unless you are that desperate to see concert skits and dancing games for P1/P2.
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Would I like Shin Megami Tensei if I like Persona?

First off, if you like Persona, that doesn't automatically mean that you'll like SMT. While most SMT games are turn-based RPGs like Persona, they take widely different approaches to gameplay. A lot of the turn-based SMT games utilize a press turn system.
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Is SMT more difficult than Persona?

You've pretty much got yourself covered, there. Yes, SMT is almost always harder than persona, but no, it's not to the extent a lot of people will try to say it is.
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How does Persona tie into SMT?

Persona began as a spin-off based on the positively-received high school setting of Shin Megami Tensei If... (1994). Persona's core features include a group of students as the main cast, a silent protagonist similar to the mainline Megami Tensei franchise, and combat using Personas.
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Is the SMT 5 protagonist a girl?

The protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei V, mainly referred to as the Nahobino (ナホビノ * )?, is a young male high school student living within the city of Tokyo.
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Is Persona an SMT spinoff?

Yes, the Persona series is a well-known spin-off of the larger Shin Megami Tensei (SMT) franchise, sharing core mythological themes, demon/Persona concepts, and development roots, but focusing more on high school life, social simulation, and modern settings compared to SMT's darker, apocalyptic tones. Early Persona games even included "Shin Megami Tensei" in their titles (e.g., Shin Megami Tensei: Persona), solidifying their connection before the branding became more separate. 
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Who is Joker's canon Persona?

While the player can freely choose a given name for Joker, his Phantom Thief codename, he is canonically named Ren Amamiya in most appearances. Akira Kurusu is used in the game's manga adaptation.
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Does Aigis realize Makoto is dying?

Yes, Aigis knew Makoto was dying because she remained conscious and remembered everything after the final battle, while everyone else's memories were erased, and she monitored his weakening heartbeat, understanding his sacrifice meant his life was ending to seal Nyx, leading to her tearful, final moments with him before his death on the rooftop. She realized the promise to meet on graduation day was his farewell, and though she couldn't stop it, she stayed with him, understanding the bittersweet meaning of his life and their connections. 
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Does Nahobino have a Canon name?

The Nahobino from Shin Megami Tensei V (SMT V) doesn't have a single official canon name, as the player names the protagonist; however, Kei Amemura is widely considered the closest thing to a canon name, used in debug/placeholder states and sometimes suggested for the complete Vengeance version, while he's also called "Young Man" or "Dragon Slayer".
 
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Is God evil in SMT?

Despite being characterized as a being who constantly opposes the protagonists, the creators of the Shin Megami Tensei game series have stated that "God is not the source of all evil in the MegaTen universe". The opposite is true, as YHVH's actions are a sign of something wrong with the universe itself.
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Is P4R confirmed?

📺 Persona 4 Revival is officially announced for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, and Xbox Game Pass! Discover the endless adventures you can unlock with Xbox Series X|S.
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Is Like a Dragon and Yakuza connected?

Yes, the "Like a Dragon" series is directly connected to the "Yakuza" franchise; they are the same series, with "Like a Dragon" (Ryu Ga Gotoku) being the original Japanese title, and the name change in the West signifies a fresh start with a new protagonist (Ichiban Kasuga) and gameplay, while still deeply rooted in the world of Japanese organized crime. 
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Why is Persona 4 not popular?

People who are typically fans of Megami Tensei like more serious, less lighthearted storylines, as people have played more Megaten games past Persona 4 (which was most peoples, until recently, first megaten title, that's Persona 5 now) they've realized they've enjoyed the darker stories of other games more than Persona ...
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Does Persona 5 have LGBTQ?

I need to open with this, because Persona 5's lacklustre representation of queer and LGBTQ+ people, aside from being frankly shoddy, critically and arguably irreparably undermines its themes – and with Persona 5: Strikers, the game's real-time hack and slash sequel, having just come out, it would be interesting to take ...
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