Bandai Namco has recently publicized the results of its Tales of popularity poll for 2021. And the results are expected if you’re into the new games.

During the Tales of Festival 2021 event, the top ten characters are as follows, with Tales of Arise’s Dohalim at the top (via Abyssal Chronicles). We’re guessing it’s because of his good looks, his fighting style, his exotic nature, his backstory, and his aloof personality.

For context, Yuri and Leon from Tales of Vesperia and Tales of Destiny respectively are not included because they’ve been winning podium positions for these popularity contests multiple times. Hence, new Tales of heroes:

1. Dohalim (Tales of Arise)
2. Mikleo (Tales of Zestiria)
3. Alphen (Tales of Arise)
4. Luke (Tales of the Abyss)
5. Ludger (Tales of Xillia 2)
6. Asbel (Tales of Graces)
7. Sorey (Tales of Zestiria)
8. Raven (Tales of Vesperia)
9. Lloyd (Tales of Symphonia)
10. Zelos (Tales of Symphonia)

Fan-favourite Mikleo from Tales of Zestiria, known for his wit and pretty-boy looks, takes second place while shonen lead Alphen from Tales of Arise takes third. There are no women in sight on the top 10; Shionne from Tales of Arise is at number 11 while Rose from Tales of Zestiria is at number 13.

The latest Tales of game, Tales of Arise, is out now for PC and consoles. Check out our review here.