Assassin’s Creed’s Ezio is Ubisoft Japan’s Most Popular Character

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

Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the iconic Assassin's Creed protagonist, has won Ubisoft Japan's Character Awards, a celebration of their 30th anniversary! This online poll, running from November 1st, 2024, let fans vote for their top three favorite Ubisoft characters.

The results, announced on Ubisoft Japan's website and X (formerly Twitter), reveal Ezio as the undisputed champion. To mark this momentous occasion, a special webpage featuring Ezio in a new artistic style has been launched. Fans can also download four free digital wallpapers (for PC and smartphones) showcasing the celebrated assassin. Furthermore, a lucky 30 fans will receive a limited-edition Ezio acrylic stand set, while 10 exceptionally fortunate individuals will win a massive 180cm Ezio body pillow!

The top ten characters are:

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 separate poll, the Assassin's Creed franchise itself was voted the most popular Ubisoft game series, beating out Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry rounded out the top five.