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Namco Bandai has announced the new game in the Tales series, titled Tales of Zestiria for the PlayStation 3. The game will arrive in Japan and will be released to celebrate the series' 20th anniversary.
The "Zest" in the name represents passion and enthusiasm, according to producer Hideo Baba. A dragon is used in the logo as a symbol of the game's story.
Character designs are by Mutsumi Inomata, Kosuke Fujishima, Daigo Okumura, and Minoru Iwamoto. Animation is being done by the renowned studio Ufotable (Fate/Zero).
Two characters have been revealed so far:
Slay (voiced by Ryouhei Kimura): Design by Koskuke Fujishima. Quotes: "I want to explore ruins all over the world." "Of course, the mural of the monk hoisting the holy sword";
Alicia (voiced by Ai Kayano): Designed by Daigo Okumura. Quotes: "I want to try, to see my hometown free from impurities." "You... aren't going to ask my name?"
The game is set on the continent of Glynnwood. Here, two powerful nations, the Highland Kingdom and the Laurence Empire, fight for supremacy. Each country has distinct beliefs and cultures, and has achieved great advances in civilization. However, they have one strange common factor: faith in a mysterious existence known as the "Family of Heaven." It is invisible and untouchable, but is said to possess supernatural powers to influence the world. People respect, fear, avoid, and glorify this "Family of Heaven."
Check out the game’s first trailer:
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