Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert

Experience the magnificent orchestral concert featuring music from ATLUS’s award-winning RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio ! After premiering in Japan in 2025 and selling out immediately, this spectacular production is now embarking on a world tour. The concert presents a carefully curated selection of music that brings the game’s epic fantasy world to life. Composed by Shoji Meguro—reowned for his work o

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