Ezio Tops Ubisoft Japan Character Popularity Chart

Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards: Ezio Auditore Takes the Crown!

Ubisoft Japan's recent Character Awards, celebrating their 30th anniversary, have declared a clear winner: Ezio Auditore da Firenze from the Assassin's Creed franchise. This online poll, running from November 1st, 2024, allowed fans to vote for their top three favorite characters across Ubisoft's extensive game library.

The results, announced on Ubisoft Japan's website and X (formerly Twitter), reveal Ezio as the most beloved character. To mark this achievement, a special webpage featuring Ezio in a unique art style has been launched, along with four free downloadable wallpapers (available for PC and smartphones). Furthermore, a lottery will award 30 lucky participants with an Ezio acrylic stand set, and 10 others will receive a limited-edition 180cm Ezio body pillow.

Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were revealed, showcasing a diverse range of Ubisoft's iconic figures:

1. Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Liberation)
2. Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs)
3. Edward James Kenway (Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag)
4. Bayek (Assassin's Creed Origins)
5. Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad (Assassin's Creed)
6. Wrench (Watch Dogs)
7. Pagan Min (Far Cry)
8. Eivor Varinsdottir (Assassin's Creed Valhalla)
9. Kassandra (Assassin's Creed Odyssey)
10. Aaron Keener (The Division 2)

In a parallel poll for most popular franchise, Assassin's Creed also secured first place, outperforming Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry followed in fourth and fifth place respectively.