SEGA and ATLUS revealed the final results for the Metaphor: ReFantazio Character Election, which was a popularity poll to determine the most beloved characters from the turn-based RPG. A total of 71,531 votes were cast, and the winners were revealed in a video narrated by Gallica.
Strohl was the most popular character at 10,047 votes, securing the #1 spot in the Metaphor: ReFantazio Character Election. Louis and the protagonist rounded out the top three with 9,308 votes and 7,872 votes, respectively. All three characters were featured in newly drawn artwork by character designer Shigenori Soejima.
The full results can be read below, via Persona Central:
Metaphor: ReFantazio Character Election Results
- Strohl – 10,047 votes
- Louis – 9,308 votes
- Protagonist – 7,872 votes
- Basilio – 6,526 votes
- Eupha – 4,926 votes
- Gallica – 4,306 votes
- Hulkenberg – 3,869 votes
- Heismay – 3,813 votes
- Fidelio – 2,437 votes
- Brigitta – 2,035 votes
- More – 1,819 votes
- Alonzo – 1,809 votes
- Junah – 1,717 votes
- The Prince – 1,495 votes
- Maria – 1,098 votes
- Zorba – 1,012 votes
- Catherina – 989 votes
- Neuras – 741 votes
- Rella – 738 votes
- Glodell – 687 votes
- Fabienne – 568 votes
- Batlin – 526 votes
- Edeni – 430 votes
- Bardon – 385 votes
- Lina – 380 votes
- Joanna – 211 votes
- Grius – 197 votes
- Gideaux – 192 votes
- Loveless – 165 votes
- Klinger – 124 votes
- Magical Equipment Company Representative – 68 votes
- Russell – 61 votes
- National Guard General – 59 votes
- Plateau – 54 votes
- Morris – 52 votes
- Foden – 50 votes
- Hythlodaeus V / Goddard – 49 votes each
- Rudolph – 41 votes
- Milo – 38 votes
- Julian – 33 votes
- Jin – 30 votes
- Gruidae – 26 votes
- The Children of the Eugief Tribe Taken in by Brigitta – 24 votes
- Roger – 17 votes
- Homo Tenta – 14 votes
- Myrtus – 12 votes
- Lord of the Principality of Montario / Summoned Beast Eagle Lion – 8 votes each
- Lord of the Principality of Oceana / Mysterious Voice Guiding the Protagonist – 5 votes each
ATLUS West also released the top 10 most popular characters from the company’s poll:
- Eupha
- Strohl
- Heismay
- Louis/Basilio
- Hulkenberg
- Gallica
- Junah
- Brigitta
- Fidelio
- Protagonist
Lastly, Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows (Microsoft Store). Final Weapon had the opportunity to play and preview Metaphor: ReFantazio at Summer Game Fest 2024. In addition, Final Weapon reviewed and gave Metaphor: ReFantazio a 5/5 score, noting that it was one of the best games of 2024 and an all-time RPG classic.
