Summary

  • Strohl leads the popularity chart among Metaphor: ReFantazio characters in Japan.
  • Louis and the protagonist round off the top three.
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio fans in Southeast Asia have a different favorite character, Hulkenberg.

Strohl is the most popular character from Metaphor: ReFantazio among Japanese fans, according to the interim results of the game's official poll. The same source indicates that Metaphor: ReFantazio fans also have a lot of appreciation for the game's main villain.

Atlus's latest RPG was released to near-universal critical acclaim on October 11, 2024. After amassing stellar reviews, Metaphor: ReFantazio swept The Game Awards by winning three of its six nominations, including accolades for the best narrative, art direction, and role-playing game of the year. Among other qualities, the game received widespread praise for its colorful cast of memorable characters.

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Atlus recently hosted a poll asking fans to name their favorite Metaphor: ReFantazio characters. While the questionnaire is still open for submissions, the company shared its preliminary results in mid-January 2024 (via Screen Rant), revealing that Strohl is currently leading the chart with 4,637 votes from Japanese fans, roughly 5% more than the second-placed Louis. Meanwhile, the game's protagonist is presently placed third with 3,483 votes. Basilio and Eupha round off the top five with 3,379 and 2,694 votes, respectively.

Metaphor ReFantazio Most Popular Characters Japanese fan poll results
  1. Strohl
  2. Louis
  3. Protagonist
  4. Basilio
  5. Eupha
  6. Gallica
  7. Heismay
  8. Hulkenberg
  9. Fidelio
  10. Brigitta

Metaphor: ReFantazio Fans in Other Countries Have Entirely Different Character Preferences

The newly shared popularity chart doesn't apply globally. On the contrary, a similar poll organized by Atlus SEA suggests that Metaphor: ReFantazio fans outside of Japan have entirely different character preferences. Players from Southeast Asia have hence voted for Hulkenberg as their favorite character, placing her six spots higher on their list compared to their Japanese peers. Heismay ranks second in Atlus SEA's popularity poll, even though the character didn't crack the top five in Japan. Strohl completes the top three. Although both of the polls were hosted by region-specific Atlus branches, they were not geographically restricted, leaving room for potential brigading to influence the results.

The discrepancy between the two sets of results is a testament to the sheer diversity of the game's cast, which includes a wide variety of memorable characters. As is the case with the 3D Persona games, Atlus strived to fill the Metaphor: ReFantazio cast with as many compelling characters as possible in a bid to motivate players to complete their Social Links—or Bonds, in the new game's jargon.

The critically acclaimed JRPG has passed one million sales within 24 hours of hitting the market in mid-October 2024. Even more players may soon get the chance to experience it, as Metaphor: ReFantazio is rumored to be coming to the Switch 2. Nintendo's next-generation console doesn't have a release date yet, but with hands-on preview events scheduled worldwide between early April and early June, the device is expected to launch between June and November 2025.

Source: Atlus SEA

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Metaphor: ReFantazio
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RPG
JRPG
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Adventure
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Top Critic Avg: 93 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
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Released
October 11, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Studio Zero
Publisher(s)
Atlus
Engine
GFD
Number of Players
1
Steam Deck Compatibility
Playable
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DIGITAL
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From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince.


Control your destiny, face your fears, and awaken magical Archetype powers that lie dormant in your heart. By awakening to an Archetype, you will unlock the power to channel and combine the abilities of unique job classes. Strengthen your bonds and build your party to take down powerful foes and discover the kingdom’s true nature.

PC Release Date
October 11, 2024
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
October 11, 2024
PS5 Release Date
October 11, 2024
Genre(s)
RPG, JRPG, Action, Adventure
How Long To Beat
65 Hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
81.15 GB
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
Fighting a battle in the Regalith Grand Cathedral dungeon in Metaphor ReFantazio