Tales of the Abyss (2008)

In the enigmatic world of Auldrant, a realm governed by ancient prophecies that meticulously outline the future, we discover the privileged life of Luke fon Fabre. As the sole heir to a duke and nephew to the King, Luke's life is imbued with nobility and potential, his future secured by a betrothal to the King's own daughter. But this gilded existence is disrupted when he crosses paths with the enigmatic Tear, a young woman whose presence alters his understanding of the world. Suddenly, the prophecies that bind Auldrant and its people seem less absolute as Luke is catapulted into a quest that challenges the predestined future. He must navigate through the complexities of heroism, a path fraught with betrayal and disillusionment, to bring about change. As he learns more about the world beyond his palace walls, he grapples with the harsh realities that contradict his sheltered upbringing. The question remains, will Luke, a mere pawn in the grand chessboard of Auldrant's prophecies, be able to rewrite the future and save the world he is just beginning to understand? Tales of the Abyss is an epic saga that explores the tension between destiny and free will, the meaning of heroism, and the journey of self-discovery in the face of adversity.

Tales of the Abyss is an anime show.

Tales of the Abyss is currently streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation Now.

It is also possible to buy Tales of the Abyss on Apple TV.