Series synopsis
Tales of the Abyss, also known as テイルズ オブ ジ アビス is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on October 3, 2008. It ended on March 27, 2009. It stars Chihiro Suzuki, Yukana, Takehito Koyasu and Haruko Momoi.
Luke fon Fabre, the spoiled son of a noble from the kingdom of Kimlasca-Lavaldear, has been confined inside his father's mansion ever since he was kidnapped seven years ago by a rival country, the Malkuth Empire. Now Luke's memory of the life he led before is missing, and a strange voice, which only he can hear, has been calling out to him ever since. One day while training with his mentor, Van Grants, a strange woman called Tear breaks into the mansion with the sole intent of taking Van's life. ...
Premise
Luke fon Fabre, the spoiled son of a noble from the kingdom of Kimlasca-Lavaldear, has been confined inside his father's mansion ever since he was kidnapped seven years ago by a rival country, the Malkuth Empire. Now Luke's memory of the life he led before is missing, and a strange voice, which only he can hear, has been calling out to him ever since. One day while training with his mentor, Van Grants, a strange woman called Tear breaks into the mansion with the sole intent of taking Van's life. During the struggle Luke is transported far from home, along with Tear, and now that Luke has finally gained the freedom he's been dreaming of, what awaits him in the outside world will shatter everything he's ever known about himself.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chihiro Suzuki as Luke fon Fabre / Asch the Bloody (voice)
- Yukana as Tear Grants (voice)
- Takehito Koyasu as Jade Curtiss (voice)
- Haruko Momoi as Anise Tatlin (voice)
- Yasunori Matsumoto as Guy Cecil (voice)
- Michiko Neya as Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear (voice)
- Yumiko Kobayashi as Fon Master Ion / Sync the Tempest (voice)
- Jouji Nakata as Van Grants (voice)
Supporting cast
- Miki Maruyama as Miyu (voice)
- Satsuki Yukino as Arietta the Wild (voice)
- Miki Ito as Legretta the Quick (voice)
- Tessyo Genda as Largo the Black Lion (voice)
- Kazuki Yao as Dist the Reaper (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | October 3, 2008 | March 27, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
World of the Scores Pampered prince Luke fon Fabre is bored! After being kidnapped seven years ago his father has confined him to his palace. But after a mysterious woman appears and attacks his master, Luke is blown away from his home! |
October 3, 2008 |
| 2 |
Forest of the Scared Beast Luke and Tear realize they’re on the wrong track home after discovering they’re in the Malkuth Empire! To make matters more complicated, they run into the supposedly missing Fon Master Ion. What other surprises await them? |
October 5, 2008 |
| 3 |
Oracle Knights Assault Luke and Tear are taken into custody by Jade and asked to help them out—which could help them get home. But when they’re suddenly attacked, things take a dark turn and Luke finds himself with blood on his hands. |
October 12, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 3, 2008 |
| Last aired | March 27, 2009 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 01:55:00 |