Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

2009 · 110 min · ★ 6.4 · Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy

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.

Directed by Kanta Kamei · Written by Reiko Yoshida

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Kohsuke Toriumi Yuri Lowell (voice)
Mamoru Miyano Flynn Scifo (voice)
Rika Morinaga Rita Mordio (voice)
Mai Nakahara Estellise Sidos Heurassein (voice)
Fumie Mizusawa Shastere Aiheap (voice)
Arisa Ogasawara Hisuka Aiheap (voice)
Daisuke Gori Merzhom Keida (voice)
Jurota Kosugi Alexei Denoia (voice)
Eiji Takemoto Raven (voice)
Takashi Taniguchi Nylen Fedrock (voice)

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