Atlus just announced today, at AnimExpo, they will be releasing Persona 4 stateside this coming December 9th, 2008. Just a mere 5 months after the Japanese release (which happens to be in several days, July 10).
Here is the email they sent to Atlus Faitful
Some screenshots from the Japanese version:Persona 4 is coming to North America.
It will be in stores THIS holiday season, December 9th, in a deluxe 2-disc release. Each and every copy of Persona 4 will include a soundtrack CD with select music from the game.
Persona 4. December 9th. Only $39.99. Mark your calendars.
Experience a thrilling murder mystery RPG set in the Japanese countryside. A mysterious chain of deaths remains unanswered and only you and your team of gifted supernatural sleuths can uncover the truth.
Develop strong friendships to aid you in battle, take direct control of your party in combat, acquire and fuse Personas, craft weapons, sign up for part-time jobs... You'll never be short of something to do in Persona 4.
http://www.atlus.com/res/p4_1b.jpg
http://www.atlus.com/res/p4_2c.jpg
http://www.atlus.com/res/p4_3b.jpg
http://www.atlus.com/res/p4_4b.jpg
http://www.atlus.com/res/P4PromoCvrDiscs415.jpg
EDIT:
Teaser trailer from Atlus Faithful up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O10pqWZPhiU
Official NA site up:
http://www.atlus.com/persona4/