Ezio Triumphs as Ubisoft Japan's Top Icon

Ubisoft Japan's 30th Anniversary Character Awards Crowns Ezio Auditore!

Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic Assassin's Creed protagonist, has emerged victorious in Ubisoft Japan's recent Character Awards! This online poll, celebrating Ubisoft Japan's three decades of game development, saw fans vote for their top three favorite characters across all Ubisoft titles. The voting period, which ran from November 1st, 2024, concluded with Ezio claiming the top spot.

To mark this milestone, Ubisoft Japan has unveiled a special webpage featuring Ezio in a unique artistic style, along with four downloadable wallpapers (available for PC and mobile). Furthermore, a lucky 30 fans will receive an exclusive Ezio acrylic stand set, while 10 exceptionally fortunate individuals will win a massive 180cm Ezio body pillow!

The top ten characters were revealed on Ubisoft Japan's official website and X (formerly Twitter). Following Ezio, Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs secured second place, with Edward Kenway from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag in third.

Here's the complete Top 10:

1. Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Revelations)
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 related poll, the Assassin's Creed franchise itself was voted the most popular game series, surpassing Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs.