Ys - Recommendations

• TV (27 eps)
• 1998

As the island of Lodoss braces against a new assault by the Marmo and their new allies, the fate of the land falls into the hands of Spark, an inexperienced young knight. As aging legends Ashram, Kashew, Parn and Deedlit begin to fade, a new generation of heroes will have to arise to keep Lodoss from being torn apart by conflict.

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2009

In a mythical kingdom, the mighty Imperial Knights harness a magical substance known as Aer to power their weapons and protect humanity from the monsters of the forest. But something strange is afoot. The Aer is somehow changing, causing the wilderness to waste away and stirring the woodland beasts to attack with greater frequency. As danger creeps steadily closer to civilization, two young recruits - Flynn, the rigid son of a fallen hero, and the rebellious and brash Yuri - must ride with their fellow Imperial Knights to distant ruins in hopes of uncovering the truth behind the transforming Aer. Some will not survive the thrilling journey. Some will be betrayed. If Flynn and Yuri cannot overcome their differences and learn to fight together, all will be lost for the people of the realm.

• TV (24 eps)
• 2003

The god Mauser delivered unto a world of magic a prophecy: if the Scrapped Princess is allowed to live, she will destroy the entire world. But the knight who was to kill her could not end the life of a newborn child, and so she lived. Fifteen years later, her adopted brother and sister have sworn to protect her, and together they travel from town to town, searching for a life she can't have.

• TV (26 eps)
• 2008 - 2009

Auldrant is a world governed by The Score, an ancient prophecy divined by Yulia, which foretells the fate of all things. Thus, the Order of Lorelei is founded with the sole purpose of determining and upholding The Score. However, there always will be those who struggle against fate. Luke is a spoiled young noble of Kimlasca who yearns to be outside of the walls of his mansion. He spends his days spurning the advances of his fiancée Natalia and training with Guy, his friend and bodyguard, and his teacher Van, Commander of the Knights of Lorelei. During an attack on the mansion, he ends up in Malkuth, enemy territory. When he tries to return home, he soon finds himself embroiled in a worldwide conflict between those who would uphold fate and those who would defy it.

• TV (24 eps)
• 2001

Louie is a student at a mage’s school, but secretly yearns for adventure. One night he meets a group of treasure hunters: Melissa, a Mylee priestess; Genie, a warrior; and Merill, a thief. They are in need of a mage so Louie volunteers to join them, but they decline his offer when they witness his poor mage skills. The next day, Melissa prays to her god to guide her to the hero she should serve. Her god replies that the next man she sees will be her hero, after which Louie literally falls down from the sky! Against her will, Louie is the hero she should honor and thus, Louie is accepted into their group. He is now a treasure hunter, mage, warrior, and hero?! With little expertise in anything, he can't possibly be of much use!

• OVA (13 eps)
• 1990

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!

• OVA (2 eps)
• 2003

In the ancient past, in the days of magic and mystery, two rival kingdoms are at war: the oppressive Zenon empire, and the weakening kingdom of Radia. With the tragic loss of their king, the future of the people of Radia looks grim, but there may be an answer: a sealed power is said to exist beyond the enemy's territory that only the prince can wield. With time running out, Alfred -- the heir to the kingdom -- and his best friend Wells must set out to find the sealed power before the enemy can get its hands on it...

• OVA (4 eps)
• 2004 - 2006

Ten years after the evil lord Dhaos was sealed away, preventing him from invading Aselia, he has been set free by his loyal minions. His goal is to take control of the mana tree. With powerful sorcerers falling by the wayside, it seems that no one can stop Dhaos – that is, no one except a group of teenagers who must travel to the past to prevent Dhaos from being reborn! Now, Cless, Mint and Chester must find a way to save humanity and defeat Dhaos, just as their parents did before them.

• OVA (3 eps)
• 2011 - 2012

After a long battle, all comes to an end as Lloyd and his comrades fight for the fate of the world. As they reach the Tower of Salvation, where everything began, everything about the past and the future is revealed, and not everyone is who they seem.

• OVA (4 eps)
• 2010 - 2011

The group finds themselves in the parallel world of Tethe'alla. Lloyd must find a way to restore Colete to her former self and still find a way to prevent the world from ending from the mana drain.