Tales of Symphonia The Animation: Tethe'alla-hen
7.3
Quality Score
0.17 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
4 / 10
Controversy
14,210
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
The second arc of Tales of Symphonia that takes place in the flourishing world of Tethe'alla. This OVA takes place up to two-thirds of the game, prior to the Derris-Kharlan arc.
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is mixed. Fans of the game appreciate the improved adaptation of the Tethe'alla arc, particularly the enhanced plot twist and romance. However, criticisms include the rushed pacing, character downgrades, excessive crying, and a lackluster soundtrack, indicating that the adaptation doesn't fully capture the depth of the original game.
Strengths
- Fleshed out returning characters.
- Improved story with personal stakes.
- Satisfying adaptation of the Tethe'alla arc, surpassing the game in some aspects (plot twist, romance).
Weaknesses
- Rushed story due to limited OVA format.
- Core character downgraded to a plot device.
- Too much crying compared to the game.
- Lackluster soundtrack.
- Characters appear and disappear without proper closure.
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