It’s not just that the manga makes several changes to the story, but there’s that too. The whole tone of the book is different. After the initial sense of whiplash, I decided I liked it, but it does require some mental adjustment.

ReFantazio manga is appearing on store shelves, and fans are already finding some discrepancies in its story compared to the game.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is one of the most talked about role-playing games of 2024 for good reason. The Atlus-produced title follows the story of a world where fantasy characters attempt to unsuccessfully co-exist,

Metaphor: ReFantazio has been adapted into an official manga comic. The first chapter is available to read digitally now in English on Manga Plus by Shueisha, while in Japan the manga will feature in V Jump magazine. The comic comes from artist Yoichi Amano, who previously worked on the Dragon Quest Treasures adaptation, based on Atlus' RPG.

The first chapter of Metaphor: ReFantazio was released on January 21, 2025, and we should expect more chapters every month. Chapter 2 of Metaphor: ReFantazio is scheduled for release on February 19, 2025.

Persona fans regularly get into argument over the names of each protagonist, with the games and manga often using different names for the same character. Thankfully, Metaphor: ReFantazio fans won't be getting into any fights,

Metaphor ReFantazio was a standout release last year, and Atlus announced that it already sold a million copies mere hours into launch day. There’s clearly a lot of potential in the franchise to cross over to other audiences, and this manga will already be a big start on its own.

An official manga adaptation of last year's RPG hit Metaphor: ReFantazio is out now, but the opening chapter actually deviates from the game's story, making for an interesting read even if you're familiar with the source material.