The appeal and evaluation of "Tales of Phantasia THE ANIMATION Fan Disc"

Tales of Phantasia THE ANIMATION Fan Disc - The Beginning of the Final Battle

Tales of Phantasia THE ANIMATION Fan Disc, released by Frontier Works on August 24, 2007, is an OVA based on the Namco game Tales of Phantasia. This fan disc is a long-awaited special edition for fans of the series, consisting of one 50-minute episode depicting the climax of the story. It is directed by Takuo Tominaga and Shinjiro Mogi, animated by Actus, and produced by Frontier Works, Geneon Entertainment, and GENEON ENTERTAINMENT [USA] INC. Copyright belongs to Kosuke Fujishima, NBGI, and TOP Production Committee.

story

The year is 4354 in the Aselian calendar, in the Kingdom of Alvanista. As an all-out war with the Dhaos army draws near, soldiers under the king's flag are preparing to march to the final battle. A battle for the survival of the human world is about to begin. On the night before the final battle, snow begins to fall quietly in the town of Ahrie. Following the advice of the Spirit King Origin, Cress and his companions summon Dhaos Castle and enter it. After a life-or-death battle with monsters, Cress finally reaches Dhaos's quarters and confronts Dhaos himself. The curtain has risen on the final battle that will be talked about in history between the Demon King Dhaos and the hero Cress.

cast

The voice cast includes Takeshi Kusao as Cress Albain, Junko Iwao as Mint Adnade, Kentaro Ito as Chester Barkright, Kazuhiko Inoue as Claus F. Lester, Mika Kanai as Arche Klein, Taeko Kawada as Suzu Fujibayashi, Tesshō Genda as Marth, Bin Shimada as Reisen, Rie Tanaka as Martel, and Toshiyuki Morikawa as Dhaos. These voice actors are familiar to fans of the original game, and their performances are an important element in bringing excitement to the story.

Main Staff

The original story and supervision are by Namco Co., Ltd., the directors are Takuo Tominaga and Shinjiro Mogi, the original character concept is by Kosuke Fujishima, the character design is by Noriyuki Matsutake, the layout and animation directors are Noriyuki Matsutake and Shinjiro Mogi, the script is by Ryunosuke Kingetsu, the key animator is Shinjiro Mogi, the art directors are Toshihiro Kohama, Shunichiro Yoshihara, and Jun Okabe, the color design is Sachiko Harada, the director of photography is Masato Sato, the editor is Jun Taguma, the music is by Norio Nomura, the sound director is Takuya Hiramitsu, the producer is Makoto Nakamura, the animation is by Actus, and the production is by Frontier Works, Geneon Entertainment, and GENEON ENTERTAINMENT [USA] INC. These staff members work together to faithfully recreate the worldview of the original work while bringing out the unique charm of an OVA.

Main Characters

Cress Albain is a 17-year-old from Tortis, whose father is Miguel, an Albain-style sword master. He has a caring and gentle personality, so we look forward to seeing how his exploits are portrayed in the anime. Mint Adnade is an 18-year-old magician who is good at healing and attack support hexes. He is usually modest and quiet, but has the fortitude to not back down on the battlefield. Chester Barklyte is a childhood friend of 17-year-old Cress, and looks cool and handsome. He has a straightforward personality that hates crooked things, and is a hot-blooded type with a strong sense of duty and humanity. He is a master archer and a reliable companion of Cress. Claus F. Lester is a 29-year-old researcher of summoning arts, and since he is a human who cannot use magic, he is trying to study and master summoning arts. He can be a bit gruff, but he has a strong desire to cherish his friends. Arche Klein is a 17-year-old half-elf girl who can control direct attack spells and magic. She has a bright, open-minded personality and isn't shy around strangers. Fujibayashi Suzu is the young leader of the Igaguri-ryu ninja clan, who lives in hiding in the "Ninja Village" at age 11. Due to the strict education she received from her grandfather Ranzo, she has learned to suppress her girlish emotions and focus on her ninja skills. These characters add color to the story and play an important role in drawing the viewer in.

subtitle

The subtitle of this fan disc is "Special Edition/Athelia: Journey of Eternity" and it was released on August 24, 2007. This episode, which depicts the climax of the final battle, will be a touching finale for fans of the series.

Related Titles

Volumes 1 through 4 of "Tales of Phantasia THE ANIMATION" are related works, and by watching them together you will be able to enjoy the story on a deeper level.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Yume no Hate" was written by tomo, composed by Mika Watanabe and Ikuko Noguchi, arranged by Tatsuya Nishiwaki, and sung by Manami Suzuki. The ending theme "Priere" was written by tomo, composed by Mika Watanabe and Ikuko Noguchi, arranged by Shigeyoshi Kawagoe, and sung by Manami Suzuki. These songs play an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story and eliciting the emotions of the viewer.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Tales of Phantasia THE ANIMATION Fan Disc" is a must-see for fans of the original game, and has been highly praised as a special edition depicting the climax of the series. The final battle between Cress and Dhaos leaves a strong impression on viewers, and is a finale that gives a sense of the story's conclusion. This work, which brings together the efforts of the cast and staff, can also be praised for faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work while bringing out the unique charm of an OVA.

In particular, Claes Albain's growth and courage, Mint Adnade's fortitude, Chester Barkright's passion, Claus F. Lester's knowledge and compassion for his comrades, and the unique characters of Arche Klein and Fujibayashi Suzu all play an important role in livening up the story and drawing viewers in. Through the actions of these characters, viewers will be able to become deeply immersed in the world of the story.

In addition, the opening theme "Yume no Hate" and the ending theme "Priere" play an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story and eliciting the emotions of the viewers. These songs will help the viewers to immerse themselves deeply in the world of the story.

This fan disc is a must-see for fans of the series, and even viewers who have never played the original game will be able to enjoy the climax of the story. In particular, this episode, which depicts the climax of the final battle, will be an emotional finale for fans of the series. By watching it together with the related work "Tales of Phantasia THE ANIMATION" volumes 1 to 4, you can enjoy the story even more deeply.

Above is a summary of the reviews and recommendations for "Tales of Phantasia THE ANIMATION Fan Disc." It is a must-see for fans of the original game, and has been highly praised as a special edition depicting the climax of the series. The final battle between Cress and Dhaos leaves a strong impression on viewers, and is a finale that gives a sense of the story's conclusion. This work, which brings together the efforts of the cast and staff, can also be praised for faithfully recreating the worldview of the original while bringing out the unique charm of an OVA. You can enjoy the story even more deeply by watching it together with related works.