Hotly anticipated JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio is just weeks away from release, and now Atlus sub-developer Studio Zero is partnering with publisher Shueisha for a manga that ties into the world and story of the game.
Announced at Tokyo Game Show's World Metaphor Summit before hitting official Studio Zero social media, the manga will be created by Yōichi Amano, known for his work on Akaboshi: Ibun Suikoden and Ana no Mujina.
It's not yet known exactly what the story of the manga will be or how it will tie into the world of Metaphor: ReFantazio, which centers on a fantasy kingdom that must find a way to crown a new king after the previous monarch's assassination.
Through it all, the game's protagonist and his companions must also work to break the curse that has befallen the kingdom's true heir apparent. "This is a story of how people must find unity to elect a new king.
Our story takes place in The United Kingdom of Euchronia, where the assassination of the king brings chaos and unrest to the land.