In the distant future, the world has become barren and dry with deserts encompassing most of the land, making water the most precious of resources. It is in this world that three travellers wander the land, wanting not much more than to survive. For Tieh, Lakushi, and Boice, the journey truly begins when they chance upon Azec Sistura, the legendary lost city of the dead. Unfortunately for them, they aren't the only ones to have found the city, and then there's the matter of the curse...
In an ancient time of swords and sorcery,the struggle to rule the cursed land of Lodoss rages on, spilling the blood of monsters and men. With the threat of dragons and dark powers hellbent on destroying it, the only hope for Lodoss is a young swordsman named Parn and his comrades. Armed with determinination and sheer strength, the band of friends must join the forces of kings and elves to overcome the dark sorcerer Ashram and his mistress Pirotess, as the ultimate battle of good versus evil begins!
Both are shows about dark fantasy worlds and follow a small group of heroes. The character designs are quite interesting and similar in both and they also take place in torn apart worlds. In Weathering Continent this is literal as we see the aftermath of centuries of natural disaster, and in Lodoss War we witness the conflict between good and evil. Weathering Continent has a more unique flair, whereas Lodoss War is quintessential fantasy - dragons, kings, knights, sorcerers - however, both are executed fairly well for their given length. Check the other out if you want another fantasy world to escape into!
When Amon was a young boy, his mother was viciously murdered by the masked emperor of the moving city Valhiss. Years later, a stronger Amon has returned to exact revenge and successfully manages to infiltrate the city above ground, only to come face to face with the beautiful kidnapped princess Lichia. Against all odds, Amon must now avenge his mother, destroy the evil emperor, and save the lovely princess all at the same time! The days are never dull in the life of a hero...
One thousand years after the Giant Warriors caused an apocalyptic event known as the seven days of fire, humans are living in constant fear of the Toxic Jungle. This ever-spreading forest is filled with poisonous plants and gigantic monstrous insects; even the very air is deadly. Nausicaa is the kind and wise princess of a small, peaceful country known as the Valley of the Wind, which has so far avoided the spread of the forest. One night a large airship containing one of the Giant Warriors crashes into the valley. The following day soldiers from the powerful nation of Tolmekia invade the Valley of the Wind to reclaim and revive the warrior. As the only one who truly believes that there is a way for humans to live alongside the insects, Nausicaa must find a way to stop the war that now threatens her people and protect the Toxic Jungle before the Tolmekians burn it to the ground.
In the beginning, great gods reigned over the heavens and earth, and humans were enjoying peace -- until the warlord Taishakuten instigated a rebellion and slain the emperor, ushering in an era of darkness. Now, young Ashura, her protector Yasha, and friends Ryu, Sohma, and Karura make up five of the six stars of legend who are fated to bring down Taishakuten and restore peace to the world. On a quest to find the sixth star, they will encounter many dangers including an ice demon and even monstrous snakes, but can they stay alive long enough to save the world?