First Volume of Metaphor: ReFantazio Manga Debuts

Shueisha announced the first volume of the manga adaptation of Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available in Japan. It is available via stores like Amazon Japan, which will ship to the US, for ¥572 (~$4). There’s no word on when or if it will release worldwide.

This first volume of the manga is 192 pages long and is only in Japanese. Since the first chapter was about 60 pages, the second 45, the third 45, and the fourth 45, it seems like the first four are the only ones that appear in print. So when the second volume debuts, it will begin with Chapter 5: The Curtain Rises. As far as the story goes, it covers from the start of the adventure to when the Tournament for the Throne begins, Will decides to enter the contest to become king, and the group starts the search for a Gauntlet Runner.

Here’s how the cover of the volume looks:

It is possible to read the Metaphor: ReFantazio manga in English even though the first volume is only available in Japan at the moment. MangaPlus simulpubs the new chapters at the same time as they launch in Japan. Chapter 5 debuted worldwide on May 20, 2025. The next chapter will appear on the site on June 19, 2025. Note that this is a title where only six chapters will be available to read for free without any sort of subscription or payment. So once that update drops, it would be wise to immediately catch up so you don’t miss out once chapter 7 appears. Given the current pace of the series, that chapter will likely debut in July 2025.

The first volume of the Metaphor: ReFantazio manga is available in Japan, and the game is on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC worldwide.