“Luke and Tear's journey challenges the Score's prophecy, risking the world's fate in a war-torn land.”
Tales of the Abyss
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Synopsis
Luke and Tear's journey challenges the Score's prophecy, risking the world's fate in a war-torn land.
The world of Auldrant is bound by the Score, a series of prophecies from centuries past that dictate the world's future. It is considered an absolute fate that everyone lives by—even people whose actions lead to bloodshed and tears. Using magical abilities known as the Fonic Arts, a war between the nation of Kimlasca-Lanvaldear and the Malkuth Empire is waged in hopes of bringing the Score's foreseen utopia to life. Tales of the Abyss follows Luke von Fabre, who spends his days locked away in his manor after being kidnapped and losing memories as a child. One day, while honing his swordsmanship, a woman named Tear attempts to assassinate his master. Luke defends him, but the clash results in the two being teleported to a distant land. Luke and Tear’s journey back quickly escalates into a quest that will either free the world from the Score's chains or destroy it completely.
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Community consensus
Derived from 22 sampled reviews
What 22 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.12 · split reception
6.0 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 2.5
↑ 1.86
Running avg · Feb 2009 → Feb 2022
- 10 “This adaptation delivers everything that made the game exceptional, with outstanding character development, a compelling story, and incredible music—particularly the ending theme that lingers long...”
- 9 “Despite a rough start with the main character and some pacing issues in early episodes, this game-based anime proved to be a rare exception that genuinely impressed with gorgeous animation,...”
- 9 “The RPG adaptation elements and exceptional character development made this anime incredibly enjoyable, with smooth animation and an engaging story full of twists. While the beginning was rough...”
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- Format 26 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 10h 24m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2008 – Mar 2009 Fall 2008
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-3859 catalog
Produced by
- Bandai Visual Producer
- Animax Producer
- Bandai Namco Games Producer
- Atelier Musa Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor
- Bandai Entertainment Licensor