Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

A somber, beautifully animated fantasy that builds slowly toward moments of sacrifice and moral reckoning.

Directed by

Kanta Kamei

Genres

Animation, Action, Adventure

Starring

Kohsuke Toriumi, Mamoru Miyano, Rika Morinaga

Overview

In a mythical kingdom, the mighty Imperial Knights harness a magical substance known as Aer to power their weapons and protect humanity from the monsters of the forest. But something strange is afoot; the Aer is somehow changing, causing the wilderness to waste away and stirring the woodland beasts to attack with greater frequency. As danger creeps steadily closer to civilization, two young recruits - Flynn, the rigid son of a fallen hero, and the rebellious and brash Yuri - must ride with their fellow Imperial Knights to distant ruins in hopes of uncovering the truth behind the transforming Aer.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, dark and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Loyalty, betrayal, justice, grief

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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