Tales of Zestiria: Dawn of the Shepherd

ufotable Fall 2014
Fantasy
7.3
Quality Score
0.29 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
21,285
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

TV anime special of Bandai Namco Games' Tales of Zestiria role-playing game.

Audience Consensus

The audience generally appreciates the visual presentation and its effectiveness as a primer for the Tales of Zestiria game. However, some find the story lacking substance and feeling incomplete without the context of the game. The series successfully introduces the world and characters, generating interest for the game.

Strengths

  • Appealing backdrops and well-drawn characters (Ufotable art style).
  • Good introduction to the world and characters of the Tales of Zestiria game.
  • Successfully generates interest in the main characters and setting.

Weaknesses

  • Story feels incomplete as a standalone episode.
  • Not much happens within the episode's timeframe.
  • Relies heavily on prior knowledge of the game.