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Tales of Zestiria the Cross

Also known as Tales of Zestiria the X.

Studio: ufotable , Bandai Namco Entertainment , Bandai Visual , ufotable , Lantis , Anime Consortium Japan
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

Sorey is a human youth who grew up among the seraphim, spiritual beings not visible to humans.
Sorey believes in the folklore that says “long ago, every human was able to see the seraphim" and dreams of unraveling the ancient mystery to make the world a place where people and seraphim can live together in peace.

One day, Sorey visits the human capital for the very first time. He becomes embroiled in an incident during which he pulls out a holy sword embedded in a rock and ends up becoming a Shepherd, one who casts away calamity from the world.
He begins to realize the gravity of his mission, and his dream of coexistence between mankind and the seraphim becomes more intense—

And thus, the Shepherd embarks on a journey with his companions.



Note: Includes episode 0.

Tags: Magic , Fairy Tale , Dragons , Male Protagonist , War , Female Protagonist , Politics , CGI , Swordplay , Archery , Assassins

FAIRY TAIL

Also known as Fairy Tail.

Studio: TV Tokyo , Dentsu , Pony Canyon , Satelight , A-1 Pictures , Funimation , Kodansha , DAX Production , Sakura Create
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

Across the Fiore kingdom, wizards join guilds and make their pay by filling magical needs—but one guild has a reputation as the roughest, rowdiest, most dangerous of all: Fairy Tail!
When four young Fairy Tail members unite, their bond is forged by a power found in neither muscle nor magic and grows stronger with every mission. Whatever you do, don't mess with these friends or you'll get a taste of Natsu's flaming fist or Gray's ice hammer, suffer a painful blow from one of Lucy's celestial spirits or catch the edge of Erza's mighty blade! Whether they're stopping demons from devastating the world or wrestling in the mess hall, this mystical team manages to inflict as much damage to their rivals as they do to the surrounding area!



Tags: Magic , Shounen , Fairy Tale , Found Family , Ensemble Cast , Male Protagonist , Large Breasts , Anthropomorphism , Female Protagonist , Dragons , Time Skip , Super Power , Work , Travel , Demons , Alternate Universe , Lost Civilization , Primarily Teen Cast , Adoption , Nudity , Animals , Astronomy , Tanned Skin , Isekai , Primarily Adult Cast , Medieval

Tales of Symphonia THE ANIMATION: Sylvarant-hen

Also known as Tales of Symphonia: The Animation - Sylvarant Arc.

Studio: NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , ufotable , Frontier Works
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

Two worlds exist, both unaware of the existance of the other. In order for one world to flourish, the other will have to perish. On the perishing world, a Chosen one is sent on a journey to restore that world's mana by awakening the Spirits and becoming an angel. Colette Brunel, the Chosen of Sylvarant, sets out on her journey accompanied by her best friends Lloyd Irving and Genis Sage. As they travel further they meet more friends and even more enemies, while they learn more and more about the truth behind the World Regeneration.



Tags: Magic , Swordplay , Male Protagonist , Elf , Angels , Cult , Slavery

Arc the Lad

Studio: Bee Train , Sony Pictures Entertainment , Aniplex , ADV Films
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Horror , Sci-Fi

The story follows Elk, a bounty hunter in some strange futuristic world. On this world archaic but advanced technology exists side by side with primitive attitudes, beasts and magic. In other words it's got a bit of everything. It also has an evil conspiracy who are able to produce powerful monsters called chimera, who can also appear as human. Naturally it is not long before Elk has rescued a young female beast-master and gained himself some serious enemies.



Tags: Revenge , Male Protagonist , Magic , Gore , Military , Body Horror , Nudity , Chimera , Conspiracy , Anachronism

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

Studio: Production I.G , Bandai Visual , Funimation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

Ten years after the Great War against the demon-beasts, the empire rules over the world and prosperity relies on the massive use of aer.

Yuri Lowell and Flynn Scifo are two young men who have just enrolled the ranks of the prestigious Imperial Knights. One day, they are sent to the town of Ceazontania, where abnormal aer activity has reportedly caused the proliferation of horribly mutated beasts, with serious threat for the whole region.

Meanwhile, the Knights Supreme Commander Alexei Denoia and the naive Princess Estellise are involved in a behind-the-curtains struggle for power in the capital. The situation in Ceazontania deteriorates as the garrison of Imperial Knights finds that they cannot expect any immediate support from the capital.

Then, Niren Fedrok, commander of the Imperial Knights in Ceazontania, takes an unexpected decision that is going to change Yuri and Flynn’s destiny forever.

What are the secrets behind the extraordinary events that are happening around Yuri and Flynn? Will they be able to defend the innocent people of Ceazontania and stay true to their beliefs?



Tags: Magic , Male Protagonist , Military , Twins

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Studio: Square Enix
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

Two years after the end of Final Fantasy VII the world is starting to get back on it's feet and is working towards a new future. However, there is a new threat from a new illness called Geo-stigma, and three men that seem to be seeking Jenova. Cloud and his friends from the orginal game must once again reunite to combat the new threat.



Tags: Super Power , Guns , CGI , Cyberpunk , Aliens , Full CGI , Male Protagonist , Swordplay , Dragons , Video Games , Motorcycles

Final Fantasy

Also known as Legend of the Crystals: Final Fantasy.

Studio: MADHOUSE , Square Enix
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

Planet R's luminous existence is maintained by four magical Crystals, each regulating a different essential element: Earth, Water, Fire and Wind. Long ago, sinister dark forces stole the Crystals and threatened to destroy the Planet. But, the courageous heroes fought desperately and defeated the dark forces to restore the planet to its peaceful state.

Two hundred years later - the great fight has been long forgotten and again, three Crystals have been stolen. The young descendants of the ancient heroes, Linaly and Prettz, are all that remain to protect the Crystal of Wind from the evil forces. If the two can managae to escape from Rouge - the leader of a leather-bound army of female pirates, they must still pass through the many dangerous obstacles that protect the magical crystal. Only the chosen one will survive the passage.



Tags: Magic , Dungeon , Medieval , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Primarily Child Cast , Travel , Swordplay , Motorcycles , Dragons , Ghost , Pirates , Guns , Gore , Space , Robots

Pocket Monsters

Also known as Pokémon.

Studio: TV Tokyo , OLM , Viz Media , 4Kids Entertainment , TV Tokyo Music
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

A young boy named Satoshi embarks on a journey to become a "Pokémon Master" with his first Pokémon, Pikachu. Joining him on his travels are Takeshi, a girl-obsessed Rock Pokemon Trainer, and Kasumi, a tomboyish Water Pokémon Trainer who may have a crush on him. Satoshi and Co. end up traveling through various regions, including Kanto, the Orange Islands, and Johto, and then enter the Pokémon League competitions there. Along the way, they run into many confrontations with Musashi, Kojirou, and Nyarth, a trio of Pokémon thieves who are apart of an evil organization called "Team Rocket". But everytime Team Rocket try to do their evil deeds, they fail thanks to Satoshi and his Pokémon.



Tags: Travel , Animals , Creature Taming , Primarily Child Cast , Kids , Episodic , Male Protagonist , Proxy Battle , Slapstick , Slavery , Female Protagonist , Rural , Environmental , Urban Fantasy , Tsundere , Super Robot , Dragons , Crossdressing , Tanned Skin , Guns , Photography

FAIRY TAIL: 100 YEARS QUEST

Also known as FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST.

Studio: J.C.STAFF
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail Guild are back in action! And they’ve decided to tackle the “100 Years Quest”—a job no one’s dared take on since the founding of the guild more than a century ago. A mysterious town, a baffling spirit, a ghastly new enemy … and a brand new continent to explore. When you’re with real friends, the adventures never stop!



Tags: Ensemble Cast , Magic , Shounen , Male Protagonist , Dragons , Found Family , Female Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Nudity , Medieval , Primarily Teen Cast

Ginga Ojousama Densetsu Yuna: Shin`en no Fairy

Also known as Galaxy Fraulein Yuna Returns.

Studio: Movic , Toho , King Records , Animate Film
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Mecha , Sci-Fi

Just when everything seems peaceful again for Yuna and her friends, a new enemy appears in the form of three robotic sisters. Yuna must once again become the Savoir of Light to fight this strong, new evil.



Tags: Magic , Super Robot , Space , Robots , Artificial Intelligence , Aliens , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Tragedy , Henshin