Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009)

In the mystical realm of Terca Lumireis, a magical substance known as Aer fuels the world, providing protection, power, and prosperity. The Imperial Knights, the defenders of humanity, use Aer to arm themselves against the monstrous creatures lurking in the wilderness. Among these knights, two young recruits, Flynn, the stern son of a fallen hero, and Yuri, a rebellious ex-paladin, emerge as pivotal figures. Their mission: to unravel the mystery behind the unsettling transformation of Aer that is causing the wilderness to decay and stirring woodland beasts into rampant aggression. However, their journey is not a simple one. Flynn and Yuri find themselves needing to navigate a path filled with betrayal, loss, and deadly confrontations. Their differences, as rigid as Flynn's sense of duty and as wild as Yuri's rebellious spirit, might be their downfall or their salvation. The fate of Terca Lumireis hangs in the balance as the duo venture into distant ruins, seeking the truth that could save their world. Parallel to this, Yuri forms Brave Vesperia, a guild as brave as its name suggests, to assist Estelle, a noble woman with a mysterious mission. Their adventures lead them to cross paths with factions that harbor divergent and potentially devastating aims for the exploitation of the vital blastia resources. Former friendships are strained, allegiances are challenged and past connections are put to the ultimate test. "Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike," is a tale of courage, friendship, and the quest for truth in a realm where energy can be both a protective force and a weapon of destruction. As the world of Terca Lumireis trembles on the brink of chaos, will Flynn and Yuri find the strength to unite and save their world from the impending doom?

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike is an action movie featuring Kohsuke Toriumi and directed by Kanta Kamei.

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike is currently streaming on Funimation Now.