A thorough review of the new skit-style animation included in the "TALES OF THE ABYSS" special fan disc!

The appeal and reviews of "Tales of the Abyss Special Fan Disc Shinsakusukitofu Anime"

Tales of the Abyss Special Fan Disc Shinsaku Skit Fu Anime is an OVA released on December 22, 2009, based on Bandai Namco Games' popular RPG Tales of the Abyss. This fan disc is special content for fans of the game, including long-awaited new skit-style anime, and is also an opportunity to rediscover the appeal of the series. This article will go into detail about the details of the work, its production background, characters, story, and its evaluation and recommendation.

Overview

Tales of the Abyss Special Fan Disc - Shinsaku Skit Fu Anime is a 50-minute, single-episode OVA produced by Sunrise and co-produced by Bandai Visual and Bandai Namco Games. It is directed by Kodama Kenji and features original character designs by Fujishima Kosuke. The film is packed with content for fans to enjoy, including new skit-style anime that complement the game's storyline, a special roundtable discussion with the main cast, a collection of memorable scenes, and a story digest of all 26 episodes of the series.

story

The world of Tales of the Abyss is set on the planet Oldland. A thousand years ago, a war broke out over the "Memory of the Stars," which holds the memories of the birth and extinction of stars. This war devastated not only the people but also the planet itself, and large-scale tectonic movements created the "Hazaki." Julia Jue, a genius music virtuoso with the power to read the "Memory of the Stars" from the seventh phoneme, follows the prophecy (score) to seal the Hazaki and succeed in avoiding the destruction of the planet. However, her great achievement gave people the opportunity to blindly believe in the prophecy, and they gradually became dominated by the prophecies issued by the Lorelei Cult.

Now, the world is divided into two great powers, the Kingdom of Kimlasca-Lambardia and the Malkuth Empire, and peace is maintained by a fragile balance. However, guided by the Planet Score, a planetary prophecy known only to the leaders of the Lorelei Cult, the world is once again on the brink of war. Luke, the spoiled son of the Duke of Fabre, who was kidnapped seven years ago and forced to live under house arrest in a mansion, is sent to the enemy country of the Malkuth Empire by a super vibration with Tia, a girl soldier of the Lorelei Cult who invades the mansion to target Van, his sword master and the chief leader of the Lorelei Cult. Luke has no memory of the time before his kidnapping, and cannot hide his surprise and confusion at the outside world that he is experiencing for the first time. With Tia's help, he hurries back to his hometown of Kimlasca, but on the way he is captured by Jade, a Malkuth soldier, and meets Ion, a mentor who is a peace negotiator sent by Emperor Peony IX of Malkuth and the highest leader of the Lorelei Cult. However, a faction of the Lorelei cult that opposes peace sends out the Six Divine Generals to attack Ion, and Luke discovers that a terrible plot that will determine the fate of the planet is being hatched.

character

The protagonist of this work, Luke fon Fabre, is the only son of the Duke of Fabre and his mother is the sister of the King of Kimlasca. He was kidnapped seven years ago and has no memory of what happened before that. He was ordered to live under house arrest in his mansion until he came of age, but after he and Tear attacked his swordsmanship teacher, Van, he was sent to the territory of the Malkuth Empire and began his journey home. However, he was caught up in a plot that shook the foundations of the world, causing the collapse of Akzeriuth and resulting in many casualties. In order to atone for the sins he cannot wipe away, he begins to strive to be reborn and works with his allies to thwart the plot.

The heroine, Tear Grants, is one of the few people who can use the seventh phoneme. She plots to assassinate Van, infiltrates the Fabre family, and creates a hyper vibration with Luke, sending her to Malkuth. From then on, she acts together with Luke. She is the leader of the first platoon of the Oracle Knights of the Lorelei Cult, and is active as a singer.

Jade Curtis is said to be the trusted adviser of Emperor Peony IX of the Malkuth Empire, and is a shrewd man with excellent political strategies, top-notch skills in music and combat, but his only flaw is his spiteful personality. He always has a carefree smile on his face, but he shows his sadistic side towards all of his comrades and enjoys bewildering them with blunt jokes.

Anise Tatlin is also a member of the Order of the Shield of the Oracle, and serves as the guardian of the Master Ion and takes care of him on a daily basis. She likes older men and is a bit cunning. She volunteered to join the cult three years ago, but she quickly rose to prominence as a puppeteer and was promoted to the position of guardian of the Master. She fights by enlarging her stuffed animal Tokunaga.

Guy Cecil is a servant of the Fabre family, and is like an older brother to Luke, who cannot go outside, and is a loyal servant. He has a bright and generous personality, is caring, and is trusted by those around him. He is knowledgeable about music and loves sound machines.

Natalia L.K. Lambardia is the princess of the Kingdom of Kimlasca Lambardia and Luke's fiancée. She is noble, proud, and responsible, and takes the initiative to save the people of her country, an unusual temperament for royalty. She is also an expert archer and a martial artist.

Mew is a member of the sacred beast Chiagle tribe who made a contract with Yuria, and although he is only a child, he can spit powerful flames with the power of the Sorcerer Ring. He accidentally burned down the Lyga's nest, which caused the Chiagle tribe to steal food for Lyga's sake. Luke showed up to get rid of the thieves and saved his life. To repay Luke's kindness, he was ordered to serve Luke until the seasons had gone through a full cycle and accompanied him. With the power of the Sorcerer Ring, he was able to speak human language, but Luke always ends his sentences with "desuno", which irritates him, so he calls him "Pig Monkey", but Tia, who likes cute things, is secretly happy about it. He is the party mascot.

Ion is the highest-ranking leader of the Lorelei cult, and all of its predecessors are considered symbols of world peace. Ion also takes the lead in lobbying for peace between Malkuth and Kimlasca. He values ​​simplicity and dislikes extravagance, and is honest.

Van Grants is Luke's swordsmanship teacher and the chief commander of the Order of the Shield of the Oracle. He is allowed to visit the Fabre family and is highly trusted. He is usually very cool.

Ash the Blood, one of the Six Divine Generals, is the original version of the protagonist Luke, and is the real Luke. He is the complete opposite of Luke, independent and self-centered. He has a bad mouth and a big attitude. He is also a cynical person who doesn't trust or love anyone. However, he trusts Van, who is also his swordsmanship teacher, and cooperates with him, believing in the ideal of "liberating the world from the control of the Prophecy Score and creating a new order for humanity." However, after the collapse of the outer shell earth, he stops blindly trusting Van and begins to help Luke and his friends with their plan to stop it, which he hated.

In addition, many other unique characters appear and add excitement to the story, including Regret the Madan, Arietta the Demon Beast, Disto the Grim Reaper, Sync the Gale, and Largo the Black Lion.

Production background and staff

Tales of the Abyss Special Fan Disc Shinsaku Skit Fuu Anime was produced as a token of appreciation to fans of the original game. It was produced by Sunrise in collaboration with Bandai Visual and Bandai Namco Games. The director was Kodama Kenji, assistant director was Sato Teruo, series composition was Mende Akemi, character design was Hishinuma Yoshihito, monster and mechanical design was Ishigaki Junya, art director was Ikeda Shigemi, color design was Akama Misako, director of photography was Ogawa Shigemi, CG directors were Komori Inaho and Fukushi Naoya, editor was Tsurubuchi Tomoaki, music was Sakuraba Osamu, music producers were MOR, Koike Katsumi, and Mano Noboru, sound director was Kimura Eriko, sound production was Tohokushinsha, executive producers were Ozaki Masayuki, Kubo Satoshi, and Yoshizumi Makoto, associate producers were Makino Yuki and Maeda Toshihiro, and producers were Ogata Naohiro, Kuwazono Yuko, Higuchi Yoshito, and Maruyama Hiroo.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Tales of the Abyss Special Fan Disc: Shinsaku Skit Fu Anime" is a must-see for fans of the main game. The new skit-style animations "Famous Doctor Jade?" and "Master and Maid" depict new sides of the characters not seen in the main game, providing fans with fresh surprises and delights. In addition, a special roundtable discussion by the main cast shows their affection for the characters and their attachment to the work, providing an opportunity to deepen ties with fans. In addition, a story digest of all 26 episodes of the series helps to reaffirm the overall picture of the story, and is easy to understand even for those experiencing the work for the first time.

The appeal of this work lies in the charm of the characters and the deep story. Luke's growth, his bond with his friends, and the epic story that decides the fate of the planet have the power to draw viewers in. In addition, the beautiful visuals, powerful battle scenes, and moving music also enhance the appeal of the work.

The first reason we recommend this film is that it is a must-see for fans of the original game. It is packed with special content that cannot be seen in the original game, such as new skits, roundtable discussions, and a collection of famous scenes. It is also recommended for people experiencing the work for the first time, as the story digest allows you to get a full picture of the story and experience the charm of the characters. Furthermore, the quality of the animation and the beauty of the music have been highly praised, making it a work that is both visually and aurally satisfying.

Overall, Tales of the Abyss Special Fan Disc Shinsaku Kitfu Anime is a must-have for fans of the game, and even those new to the series will find it enjoyable. With a combination of charming characters, a deep story, and beautiful visuals and music, this work is sure to be loved by many.