Persona 4 Actors Exit Unannounced Remake

While Atlus hasn't officially confirmed a Persona 4 remake, three original English voice actors have already stated they won't be returning for the potential project.

Yuri Lowenthal, the voice behind fan-favorite Yosuke Hanamura, sparked discussions this week through a now-deleted BlueSky post. "To answer everyone's questions: No, I won't be voicing Yosuke in the Persona 4 remake," he wrote. "They've chosen not to bring me back, despite my requests."

This revelation prompted two other cast members to share similar news. Erin Fitzgerald (Chie Satonaka) confirmed she hadn't received an offer, followed by Amanda Winn Lee's statement regarding her Yukiko Amagi role:

For those wondering: No, I wasn't approached to voice Yukiko in the P4 remake

— Amanda Winn Lee (@amandawinnlee) May 30, 2025

The pattern of announcements has fueled speculation among Persona fans about an imminent remake reveal. Rumors have been circulating for months, intensified by recent domain registrations suggesting an upcoming announcement.

If a remake exists, the casting decisions raise questions. The SAG-AFTRA strike might be a factor, or Atlus could be continuing its pattern from Persona 3: Reload with complete voice recasts.

Some fans propose a more creative explanation – that these announcements constitute an elaborate marketing campaign. Observers note the sequence mirrors character recruitment order in Persona 4:

This can't be coincidence

First Yosuke
Then Chie
Now Yukiko

They're revealing in party join order. Classic Atlus marketing! https://t.co/GesYoNva4O

— Re (@Reismyname2) May 30, 2025

The speculation extends to potential future announcements. If Kanji Tatsumi's voice actors (Troy Baker or Matt Mercer) make similar statements, it could suggest an unconventional casting approach where original actors voice Shadow versions of their characters. While intriguing, most fans consider this theory unlikely, favoring standard recasting instead.

With mounting evidence pointing toward a remake, fans hope for official confirmation soon – possibly during upcoming gaming events like Summer Game Fest or the Xbox showcase.