Cedric Pabriga 
Metaphor: ReFantazio is reportedly in talks for a potential anime adaptation.
Sega and Atlus’s growing portfolio of RPGs once again extends to anime adaptations. Metaphor: ReFantazio is Atlus’s new IP released in October 2024. The critically acclaimed fantasy RPG sold over a million copies in less than a day. That accolade makes Metaphor Re:Fantazio the fastest-selling game in the company’s history.
Recently, talks have begun about an anime adaptation based on Metaphor: ReFantazio. The game already gave glimpses of what that could look like through 2D cutscenes animated by anime studio Domerica. Although some details remain murky, there’s enough smoke for fans to anticipate a potential adaptation.
Reports claim the Metaphor: ReFantazio anime is coming
Metaphor: ReFantazio’s potential anime adaptation comes months after the official manga announcement. The report comes from a claim by the AniRave account, a popular anime news account on Twitter. Information about which studio is doing the animation is still unclear. Multiple games from Atlus have been adapted in the past, particularly the Persona franchise.
Some fans have noted that AniRave may not be a reliable source. One user claims AniRave is an allegedly infamous news account rebranded. Although the reports remain uncertain, fans are still hyped about the idea of a Metaphor: ReFantazio anime. The community has also begun discussions on potential studios.
Persona 4: The Animation was made by AIC A.S.T.A while Persona 5: The Animation was made by Cloverworks. AIC A.S.T.A has a track record of adapting popular video games into anime. Notable ones include Amagami SS, Shukufuku no Campanella, and Tokyo Majin. Cloverworks, on the other hand, was the Koenji Studio of A-1 Pictures before a rebranding.
CloverWorks is known for its great art style with anime like Horimiya, Wonder Egg Priority, and Spy x Family under their belt. If Metaphor: ReFantazio is being made by any of these studios, fans have expressed excitement about these potential candidates.
Pacing issues are a problem critics have noted with long games being turned into animation projects. Considering that Metaphor: ReFantazio takes 65 hours to beat, it can be a challenge to put all the content in the game into the anime. Fans are still excited about an adaptation, because it brings the game to audiences unfamiliar with the IP.
Fans still don’t know the future of Metaphor: ReFantazio
Despite its success, Atlus has not announced anything major for the fantasy RPG. Atlus has thanked the community for Metaphor: ReFantazio’s success. Despite the acclaim, Atlus still hasn’t committed to announcing future content for Metaphor: ReFantazio. Some fans wonder if Atlus will re-release a new edition like Persona 5 Royal. Others hope for a DLC release like Persona 3 Reload did with The Answer.
With multiple nominations at The Game Awards 2024, Metaphor: ReFantazio ends 2024 on a high note. With a potential anime and many requests for DLC, the new franchise’s future looks bright for fans.
