Metaphor: ReFantazio Poll Reveals Japan’s Favorite Characters, but Global Preferences Differ!

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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.

In the preliminary findings of the official poll, it appears that Strohl is the beloved character from the game “Metaphor: ReFantazio” among Japanese fans. Interestingly, the same source suggests that the antagonist in this game also garnered a significant amount of admiration from its fans.

In October 2024, Atlus’s newest RPG, titled Metaphor: ReFantazio, was overwhelmingly appreciated by critics. This game went on to win three out of six nominations at The Game Awards, including honors for the best storyline, visual design, and role-playing game of the year. Notably, it received much admiration for its array of vibrant, unforgettable characters.

Atlus recently conducted a poll asking fans to identify their preferred characters from the game Metaphor: ReFantazio. The poll is still accepting entries, but Atlus released preliminary findings in mid-January 2024 (through Screen Rant). In these early results, Strohl stands out as the frontrunner with 4,637 votes from Japanese fans, accounting for approximately 5% more than Louis, who comes in second place. Interestingly, the game’s main character is currently in third position with 3,483 votes. Basilio and Eupha round out the top five, garnering 3,379 and 2,694 votes, respectively.

Most Popular Metaphor: ReFantazio Characters in Japan

  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 recently distributed popularity chart doesn’t cover the entire world. Interestingly, a survey conducted by Atlus SEA indicates that fans of Metaphor: ReFantazio outside Japan have distinct character preferences. Instead of favoring the same characters as their Japanese counterparts, Southeast Asian players have chosen Hulkenberg as their favorite, positioning her six places higher on their list. Heismay takes second place in Atlus SEA’s survey, despite not making it into the top five in Japan. Strohl rounds out the top three. Despite both polls being organized by regional Atlus divisions, they weren’t confined to specific geographical areas, creating a possibility for potential manipulation to impact the results.

In my gaming experience, the difference between the two outcomes clearly shows just how rich and varied the characters in this game are. Just like in the 3D Persona series, it seems Atlus aimed to populate ReFantazio with as many captivating personalities as they could find, hoping to inspire us gamers to fully develop our relationships with these characters – or ‘Bonds’, as they’re called in this fresh title.

Man, I can hardly contain my excitement! That critically-adored JRPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, flew off the virtual shelves like hotcakes when it dropped in mid-October 2024, hitting the million mark in sales within a day! And here’s some fantastic news for fellow gamers – there’s a strong possibility that we might get our hands on this masterpiece sooner rather than later. Word on the street is that Nintendo’s next-gen console, the Switch 2, could be home to Metaphor: ReFantazio!

While we don’t have an official release date for the Switch 2 yet, it looks like we won’t have to wait too long. Preview events are already being lined up around the world from early April to early June in 2025. So, it seems like we can expect the Switch 2 to hit the market somewhere between June and November 2025! Can’t wait to dive back into that fantastical world of Metaphor: ReFantazio on my shiny new console!

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2025-01-21 17:04