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OtapediaPhantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle

Alternate Title

ファンタシースターオンライン2 エピソード・オラクル

Synopsis

Oracle: a colony fleet traveling through space in search of a habitable planet. The colony is organized by ARKS, a large organization whose purpose is to explore and destroy the evil forces that lurk in space known as Falspawn so that peace may one day be brought to the universe. On his first day as a cadet with the ARKS organization, Ash becomes entangled in events that would later decide the fate of Oracle and the very universe itself...

Background

Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle is a new anime series and the second anime adaptation based on the game series Phantasy Star Online. It will recompile the story of “Episodes 1-3" of the original game as well as will also include an original story. It is being directed by Masaki Tachibana at studio Gonzo, with Hiroshi Onogi, Shigeru Morita, and Bunsei Asanuma writing the script, and Shinpei Koikawa designing the characters. The anime’s opening theme song is "Destiny" by Aimee Blackschleger, and the ending theme is "Timeless Fortune" by Mika Arisaka. The anime premiered in Japan on Oct. 7 and will run for 25 episodes.

Characters

Ash (Voiced by: Daisuke Ono)

Age: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Class: Hunter
A novice at ARKS, Ash lost his memories of when he was a child and is trying to figure out who he is while fighting as a member of ARKS.

Afin (Voiced by: Hiro Shimono)

Age: 16
Race: Newman
Gender: Male
Class: Ranger
Afin is an ARKS member who passed final training along with Ash. It seems he is searching for something he lost 10 years ago.

Matoi (Voiced by: Satomi Sato)

Age: 18
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Class: --
Matoi is a girl with amnesia who is rescued by Ash on the planet Naberius. Though she doesn’t remember who she is she wants to be of use to Ash and the others.

Xion (Voiced by: Megumi Ogata)

Age: Unknown
Race: Unknown
Gender: Female?
Class: --
Xion is a mysterious character who appears from time to time in front of Ash.

Luther (Voiced by: Takahiro Sakurai)

Age: Unknown
Race: Newman
Gender: Male
Class: --
Luther is a mysterious man who is persistently following Xion.

Zeno (Voiced by: Ryohei Kimura)

Age: 24
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Class: Hunter
A member of ARKS and senpai to Ash and the others, Zeno doesn’t sweat the small stuff and looks after those around him. He is childhood friends with Echo and doesn’t get along with Gettemhart.

Echo (Voiced by: Yoko Hikasa)

Age: 23
Race: Newman
Gender: Female
Class: Force
Echo is childhood friends with Zeno, and the two joined ARKS together.

Gettemhart (Voiced by: Nobuo Tobita)

Age: 28
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Class: Fighter
Gettemhart is a violent and notorious member of ARKS who has high abilities. He often clashes with Zeno.

Melphonshina (Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa)

Age: 18
Race: Newman
Gender: Female
Class: Techer
Melphonshina is a quiet girl who is always at Gettemhart’s side.

Patty (Voiced by: Kana Asumi)

Age: 17
Race: Newman
Gender: Female
Class: Fighter
Patty is part of ARKS’ premier information shop, Patty & Tea. Though twins with Tea, she has a completely different personality. She is talkative, cheerful, and loud.

Tea (Voiced by: Yuka Iguchi)

Age: 17
Race: Newman
Gender: Female
Class: Force
Tea is part of ARKS’ premier information shop, Patty & Tea. Though Patty’s younger sister, she acts more like an older sister and is calm, composed, and mature.

Lisa (Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa)

Age: Unknown
Race: CAST
Gender: Female
Class: Ranger
Lisa is an ARKS member and a somewhat odd girl who is obsessed with guns and finds pleasure in tormenting her companions.

Sara (Voiced by: Kana Ueda)

Age: 16
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Class: Hunter
Sara is a female who appears to be an ARKS member. She shows up suddenly to give Ash advice.

Kuna (Voiced by: Eri Kitamura)

Age: 16
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Class: --
Kuna is the image artist for ARKS who is holds great popularity among the ARKS members.

Lugias (Voiced by: Yosuke Akimoto)

Age: 73
Race: CAST
Gender: Male
Class: Hunter
Lugias is one of the Three Heroes who fought in the Elder Wars 40 years ago and the first member of the Council of Six.

Maria (Voiced by: Mami Koyama)

Age: 70
Race: CAST
Gender: Female
Class: Hunter
Maria is a mysterious female CAST who has a certain goal she is working toward together with Sara.

Claris Claes (Voiced by: Aoi Yuki)

Age: Unknown
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Class: Force
Claris Claes is the fifth member of the Council of Six and one of the Three Heroes. She may look like a small girl, but she has tremendous power.

International Streaming

  • Funimation
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Official Links

Staff

  • Original Creator: SEGA Games
  • Director: Masaki Tachibana
  • Series Composition: Hiroshi Ohnogi
  • Scriptwriters: Bunsei Asanuma, Hiroshi Ohnogi, Shigeru Morita
  • Character Designer: Shinpei Koikawa
  • Sound Director: Eriko Kimura
  • Animation Production: GONZO
  • CG Animation: Felix Film

Autumn 2019 Anime