Tales of Phantasia: The Animation

About Tales of Phantasia: The Animation

Meet Tales of Phantasia: The Animation (テイルズ オブ ファンタジア THE ANIMATION), an adventure and fantasy anime by Actas (2004). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: Cless Alvein, a young swordsman from the town of Totus, along with his ally 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.

Beyond that: 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."

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Kazuhiko Inoue as Klarth F. Lester and Takeshi Kusao as Cless Alvein. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 4 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Actas is the studio behind Tales of Phantasia: The Animation, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kazuhiko Inoue voicing Klarth F. Lester gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2004, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.