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

Ezio Auditore: Ubisoft Japan's Favorite Character!

Ubisoft Japan's 30th-anniversary celebration culminates in the announcement of their Character Awards, with Assassin's Creed's Ezio Auditore da Firenze taking the top spot! This online poll, running from November 1st, 2024, saw fans vote for their three favorite characters across Ubisoft's extensive game library.

The results, revealed on Ubisoft Japan's website and X (formerly Twitter), showcase Ezio's enduring popularity. To celebrate, a dedicated webpage features Ezio in a unique artistic style, along with four free downloadable wallpapers (PC and mobile). Furthermore, a lottery will award 30 lucky fans with an Ezio acrylic stand set, and 10 will receive an exclusive 180cm Ezio body pillow.

Beyond Ezio's triumph, the top ten characters were also highlighted, including Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs) in second and Edward Kenway (Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag) in third.

Top Ten Ubisoft Japan Character Awards 2025:

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)

A parallel franchise poll also crowned Assassin's Creed the most popular series, surpassing Rainbow Six Siege and Watch Dogs. The Division and Far Cry followed in fourth and fifth place respectively.