Tales of Gekijou(2011)

Tales of Gekijou is a five-part anime short series that explores the untold stories of characters left behind at save points and abandoned in enchanted forests. Set in the sword-and-magic world of the PSP game Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave, these shorts answer the question: what happens when adventurers are forgotten by their player? The series blends fantasy adventure with humorous takes on video game mechanics, imagining the daily struggles and survival tactics of characters trapped in limbo between quests. Perfect for fans of the Tales franchise and gamers curious about the lives their heroes lead when no one's controlling them, Tales of Gekijou offers a playful, meta-commentary on RPG storytelling that's both entertaining and surprisingly touching.