{"id":105684,"date":"2024-12-18T10:30:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T10:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/?p=105684"},"modified":"2024-12-18T10:19:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T10:19:36","slug":"atlus-shines-in-music-persona-3-reload-finds-surprising-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/2024\/12\/18\/atlus-shines-in-music-persona-3-reload-finds-surprising-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlus Shines in Music: Persona 3 Reload Finds Surprising Success!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As the year comes to a close, companies are revealing their achievements for 2024, and the gaming industry is no exception. Atlus, celebrated this year with Metaphor: ReFantazio<\/em> receiving a GOTY nomination, has reached a historic milestone. Spotify named the studio the third most-listened-to Japanese artist outside Japan, marking an extraordinary accomplishment.<\/p>\n According to Spotify Wrapped, Atlus\u2019 most popular track was It\u2019s Going Down Now<\/em>, part of the Persona 3 Reload<\/em> soundtrack. Composed by Lotus Juice and Azumi Takahashi, the track amassed over 40 million streams and played a significant role in propelling Atlus into the top tier of Japanese artists globally. This success is especially notable considering Persona 3 Reload<\/em> is a reimagining of a 2006 JRPG classic, proving its enduring appeal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Overall, Atlus\u2019 music was streamed by 6,247,400 listeners worldwide, accumulating over 400 million plays on Spotify. This marks a significant increase from 2023, when the studio had 3,873,700 listeners. The surge reflects the release of new soundtracks and the growing popularity of Atlus\u2019 brand globally.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s Spotify releases included iconic soundtracks such as Persona 3 Reload<\/em>, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance<\/em>, and two special compilations celebrating the Atlus brand\u2019s 35th anniversary, including music from Metaphor: ReFantazio<\/em>. These albums expanded the musical universe of their games while attracting a new audience beyond the gaming world.<\/p>\n Atlus Sound Team\u2019s presence among the most-streamed Japanese artists abroad underscores the cultural impact of their music. Composers like Shoji Meguro and Ryota Kozuka, who have crafted the iconic soundtracks for Persona<\/em> and Shin Megami Tensei<\/em>, have become celebrated figures beyond the realm of video games, captivating a global audience.<\/p>\n The success of Atlus\u2019 sound team highlights the enduring importance of strong soundtracks in gaming, a sentiment that has existed since the medium\u2019s earliest days.<\/p>\nAtlus Takes Over Spotify<\/h3>\n