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Tales of the Abyss

Also known as Tales of the Abyss.

Studio: Sunrise , Bandai Visual , Animax , Bandai Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy

Luke fon Fabre, the spoiled son of a noble from the kingdom of Kimlasca-Lavaldear, has been confined inside his father's mansion ever since he was kidnapped seven years ago by a rival country, the Malkuth Empire. Now Luke's memory of the life he led before is missing, and a strange voice, which only he can hear, has been calling out to him ever since. One day while training with his mentor, Van Grants, a strange woman called Tear breaks into the mansion with the sole intent of taking Van's life. During the struggle Luke is transported far from home, along with Tear, and now that Luke has finally gained the freedom he's been dreaming of, what awaits him in the outside world will shatter everything he's ever known about himself.



Tags: Magic , Amnesia , Ensemble Cast , Tragedy , Time Skip , Male Protagonist , War , Swordplay , Cult , Clone , Aviation , CGI

Tales of Zestiria the Cross

Also known as Tales of Zestiria the X.

Studio: ufotable , Bandai Namco Entertainment , Bandai Visual , 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 , CGI , Male Protagonist , Swordplay , Archery

Scrapped Princess

Also known as Scrapped Princess.

Studio: bones , Lantis , Funimation
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Mecha , Sci-Fi

Pacifica Cassul is a kindhearted girl living on the run, for prophecy has named her the poison that would destroy the world. Known as the Scrapped Princess, she’s the target of countless followers of a powerful religion. But even when it seems like the whole world is out to get her, she always has her two adoptive siblings - Shannon and Raquel. Together they travel the countryside, making new friends and battling countless foes. Bit by bit, they uncover the incredible truth behind the prophecy and its ties to mysterious events from 5,000 years ago. With the fate of the world in her naïve hands, Pacifica and her siblings must learn who to trust and take on enemies of godly power. But for all their struggle, should such a poison be allowed to live?



Tags: Gods , Magic , Female Protagonist , Philosophy , Swordplay , Super Power , Amnesia , Found Family , Kuudere , Twins , Dystopian , Lost Civilization

Tales of Phantasia: THE ANIMATION

Also known as Tales of Phantasia.

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

Cless Alvein, a young swordsman from the town of Totus, along with his friend Mint Adnade, a healer with the talent of Mana, are sent back in time to defeat Dhaos, a sorcerer imprisoned by their parents decades ago. Along with the help of the archer Chester Barklight, the summoner Klarth F. Lester and the half-elf Arche Klaine, they seek to right the wrongs of Dhaos and return peace to the land. Based on the 1995 Super Famicom Game by NAMCO, "Tales of Phantasia."



Tags: Demons , Magic , Swordplay , Time Manipulation , War , Archery

Tales of Eternia THE ANIMATION

Also known as Tales of Eternia.

Studio: Production I.G , Xebec , Media Blasters , Yomiko Advertising
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Romance

In order to prevent the catastrophe called the Grand Fall, Rid Hershel and his companions Farah, Keel and Meredy have obtained the three Greater Spirits ("Craymels" in the game version) of Inferia. En route to Mount Farlos, Rid is kidnapped by the bounty hunter Marone Blucarno, and the party is compelled to head to Belcarnu, an archipelago far from the major cities of Inferia. A series of adventures forces them to remain on the islands, where a more immediate threat to Inferia sleeps.



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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

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 , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Ensemble Cast , Dragons , Time Skip , Super Power , Work , Primarily Teen Cast , Travel , Large Breasts , Demons , Alternate Universe , Lost Civilization , Nudity , Adoption , Animals , Astronomy , Tanned Skin , Isekai , Primarily Adult Cast

Star Ocean EX

Also known as Star Ocean EX.

Studio: Studio DEEN , TV Tokyo , Discotek , Dentsu
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

Claude C. Kenni, a crewmember on the spaceship Calnus and son of the commander of the ship, is transported to Expel, a backwards planet with swords and magic. He teams up with Rena Lanford, who thinks he is the legendary Warrior of Light, and other characters to investigate the Sorcery Globe, a meteorite that has been causing problems all over the world.



Tags: Male Protagonist , Swordplay , Magic , Isekai

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

Break Blade

Also known as Broken Blade.

Studio: Production I.G , Bandai Visual , Xebec , Lantis
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Mecha

In the continent of Cruzon, an impending war between the Kingdom of Krisna and the nation of Athens is brimming. The people of this land are able to use quartz for whatever purpose they desire. Yet one person, Rygart Arrow, is not. He is an "un-sorcerer," a person unable to use quartz. But this characteristic will enable him to pilot an ancient Golem, one strong enough to put up a fight against the invading army of Athens.

Tags: Military , Real Robot , War , Male Protagonist , Shounen , Magic , Revenge