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Coming soon... 👀

The Vesperia stageplay, Justice of Light and Shadow, has been subbed and is almost complete! @kanasmusings and I are in the final stages of touchups and revisions, but otherwise, it's almost ready to be released! Kana has worked on this play for months as the main subber, and I've helped with proofreading, quality checking and light translation, as this is Kana's first bout into Vesperia's world. This play's subs were requested by @manekineko-89, and @suguelya kindly provided the raw footage for the subs to be overlaid on.

We ask that anyone who watches this does not reupload this anywhere. Please only use the link provided by Kana when the play is released, even if sharing. Subbing content, even if unreleased in the west, is still a gray area, and we'd like to continue releasing various Vesperia content without any trouble.

At this time, the talk show (two parts/videos) is also being subbed, though we can't give a timeframe for the release just yet (that's already in the works, but the main play was of course the first priority!). The interviews (two videos) and behind the scenes production of the play are also in consideration for being subbed.

We hope you'll enjoy the play once it's fully complete! Just as a note, this play is a bit of a mesh between the 360 and PS3/DE versions and is also a condensed retelling of the story. Patty is not in this play, and many other side characters had to be cut, as well as all of arc 3. Despite that, it's an amazing play and I hope you guys will enjoy it!

Be on the lookout for an update sometime soon!

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Was trending on twitter whoever started this meme I quote from raoraocat

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She's not your wife... because no one would treat someone they love the way she's treating you. Like all the outies treat us. Like everything's for them.

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Hellyna is one of THE most interesting characters on american television right now so it is very annoying to see her reduced to just being half of a ship (both by the people who ship it and the people who anti the ship for some reason) or have people vehemently hate one entire essential half of her personality bc she’s too evil for the morality police type of fans to allow themselves to like

She’s literally the epitome of the “people say they want complex female characters but can’t even handle ___” meme, like what do you MEAN the most anti-Lumon rebellious worker on the severed floor is THEEEE heiress to the Eagan empire so when devoid of context every aspect of her that rebels is born of her privilege and entitlement?? She hates herself (mutually) bc both halves of her have what the other wants??? Hello are we seeing this !!!

And I am very tired of people treating Helly R and Helena as two separate individual entities when the entire point of this goddamn show is that innies and outies are NOT completely different people!! It isn’t surprising that Helly is a popular likable character when viewed as a separate entity from Helena, but the most interesting thing about both of them is that THEY ARE THE SAME! Helly is great but she’d be infinitely less complex and compelling if she wasn’t also the literal spawn of satan like how r u not getting this

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Ant farm ant farm ant farm!!

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Yuri’s done, Flynn’s version is left~

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Flynn’s version ~

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After seeing the vid my mind went oh snap sounds so naughty out of context so I drew it🙈😏

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Translated Flynn's profile from the Tales series' 15th and 20th anniversary books (the 20th reuses the content in 15's)!

TL notes:

The term used for "unclouded" can also mean "shadowless", possibly intended to reflect Yuri's path.

Regarding "dark purple cape", that cape absolutely looks red in the back to me, but the JP says dark purple, so I just stuck to what it said.

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Original JP + TL under the cut.

Flynn Scifo

CV: Mamoru Miyano

Gender: Male

Age: 21 years old

Height: 180cm

Hometown: Zaphias

Class: Imperial Knight

Initial Title: Imperial Knights Platoon Leader

Blastia: Armor Ornament

First Person Pronoun: Boku

Silver and Lapis Lazuli That Reflect the Law.

The armor of the knight captain that he finally received in recognition of his achievements is white and blue, symbolizing his unclouded justice.

His Right Hand Which Carves Out Order.

One of the Knights’ most distinguished swordsmen, his sword in his right hand leads the way to peace, forming a pair with his best friend.

Fluttering Cape

どんなときも紫紺のマントをなびかせて。背には由緒ある騎士団の印を戴く。

He always wears a fluttering, dark purple cape, and has the mark of a prestigious knight order on his back.

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Yuri's best friend and an Imperial Knight with much promise for the future. Born as a commoner, he has a strong wish for law & order and fairness, and has gained respect by putting this into practice himself. He recognizes Yuri’s merits better than anyone else, and has a strong desire to discuss their ideals together again. However, he fears Yuri may deviate from the law in carrying out his convictions. At the same time, he also feels the limitations of the law and idealism, and eventually seeks a way to reform the world in the image of "Brave Vesperia."

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Lapis Lazuli Knight, Scarlet Dream

People shouldn't judge others by deciding what is right and wrong based on their own personal opinions!

I have come here entrusted with delivering a letter written by Prince Ioder!

We are knights. Knights who protect the citizens with their swords! Knights who use their swords to protect the citizens!

As a knight, I cannot overlook your crimes.

Quote Descriptions:

“I have come here entrusted with delivering a letter written by Prince Ioder!”: At the risk of his own life, a cry made at the Den of Guilds, Dahngrest, to put an end to a clash between the Knights and the guilds plotted by the Council.

“People shouldn't judge others by deciding what is right and wrong based on their own personal opinions!”: His counterargument to Yuri's interpretation of his own actions.

“As a knight, I cannot overlook your crimes.”: His stern stance on Yuri’s assassination of Cumore.

“We are knights. Knights who protect the citizens with their swords! Knights who use their swords to protect the citizens!”: A shout to encourage his subordinates as they aid Yuri and the others, as they invade the Imperial Capital to rescue Estelle.

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He believed that justice was something that everyone could recognize as absolute. He believed that if one adhered to justice, a fair society could definitely be built. That's why Flynn became a knight, a symbol of justice. Above all, his honesty and sincerity earned him the respect of many. And, because he was similarly born and raised in the Lower Quarter, he thought he would be able to talk about his dreams with his friend Yuri again.

He wasn't sure how much of his feelings he had been able to convey to Yuri. The reality was that his friend had chosen to follow the path to his ideals not with the knights, but with the guilds. In a violent and vulgar society made by people who had abandoned order. He was lost for words when his friend was swallowed up in such a place, taking Estellise with him.

He felt a pain of betrayal as Yuri unhesitantly turned his back on the path taken by Flynn. And no matter how much he tried to restrain Yuri’s own version of "justice" while still protecting the law, Yuri’s hands dyed with blood, Yuri showed no sign of stopping. On the contrary, while Flynn hesitated due to the contradictions of the law’s structure, Yuri didn’t hesitate to corner him about it.

―――Why should you bear the guilt? Why does it have to be you?――― Although he denounced his friend's unhesitating words as sophistry, he may have wanted to cry at the rejection as Yuri walked away, rather than rebuke Yuri for his crime. But his friend said, “it’s because you’re righteous that I can walk this dirty path.”

The strength Yuri wields is not the righteousness he wished for. Yet, there is a definite "righteousness" there. Yuri’s actions have no virtue to be praised. However, there is a "resoluteness" in his heart. Because of that, Flynn will stake his pride as a knight on justice and virtue that no one will be ashamed of. He will swear by the bloody judgment his friend had to bear the responsibility of, and protect absolute righteousness.

The Lapis Lazuli Knight raised his sword to his friend's sword, demonstrating his own resolve, and on the crimson-dyed earth, they confirmed their paths. Their paths don’t overlap each other at all, but they circle around each other, both paths aiming for the same light. He felt proud that, contrary to the glorious blade that reflected his own figure, adorned in gorgeous armor, there always existed the face of a friend who carried with him another manner of justice.

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Translated Toriumi's interview from the Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 Official Complete Guide!

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Q: What do you keep in mind when playing Yuri?

T: In a sense, it’s about what’s fitting. There was an audition for "Vesperia" and I played Flynn and Yuri. When I auditioned for Yuri, I was first told to play the role however I wanted to, and so when I played it the way I wanted, I was told "just like that." Right from the start, it was exactly the same as the image of Yuri that I had in mind, so there isn't much that I need to be careful of. So maybe it’s just easy for me to play the role.

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Q: So you were a good match for the role.

T: I was glad. It seemed to match the character's image, so it didn’t feel like any trouble.

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Q: Are there any changes you've made since "Vesperia"?

T: "Vesperia" is a recent title, so I don't think there's any difference from when I first began playing him. It's been less than four months since I recorded "Vesperia," so I think I was able to play the character without forgetting anything (TL note: he's referring to playing Yuri in RM2 here). Also, this is a digression, but for some reason, I often play roles where I have a dog with me. It happened with "Naruto," "Persona 3," and "Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time," so I have a connection with roles where I have a dog with me.

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Q: It seems like it would be possible to trade positions there (laughs).

T: That’s right. I’m a dog voice actor now (laughs). There are a lot of dogs and no cats, even though I don’t have one myself.

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Q: Please tell us if there are any lines or scenes that left an impression on you.

TL note: (Again, in RM2).

T: Actually, he didn't talk much this time. Well, he still has Estelle with him (laughs). In "Vesperia," Yuri often played the role of attracting people and encouraging them, and though he would say it was annoying, he stuck with them until the end. All things considered, he’s a good kid. I think he's a good big brother this time too. I like how he leads by example rather than by words.

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Q: What did you think of the battle voice?

A: I'm a professional voice actor, so please know that I don't bite (laughs). Also, I think that the main characters up until now have used the "Majinken" (TL note: Demon Fang/Demon Fist), but I didn't have it. I'm the second person to do this after Hiyama-san (TL note: Veigue/Rebirth's main character's voice actor).

TL Note: My understanding of this exchange is that Toriumi is saying he doesn’t bite because he was asked a question about something he wasn’t able to be part of, due to Yuri not having any form of Demon Fang. I haven't played RM2, so I'm not familiar with what "battle voice" is in this regard if it's specific.

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Q: That's certainly true!

T: I’m not in it yet. Many of the voice actors around me have appeared in the series, and when I mentioned the recording of "Vesperia," I was asked, "you said Majinken, right?”. I told them, "I didn't say it", but they said, "you [totally/had to have] said it". But I really didn't say it. So, next time I have the chance, I'd definitely like to say, "Majinken". I hope I can say it in the future, so that’s something to look forward to.

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Q: When you think of the “Tales of” series, what comes to mind?

T: It’s a work with a long history that’s been going on for a long time. It's a title that everyone knows. It was my first time auditioning for the “Tales of” series, but I thought, "it came for me too" (laughs). This is a behind-the-scenes story, but there are all kinds of auditions. Sometimes they ask a person to audition, and sometimes they ask a person to audition for a certain role, and sometimes the agency contacts you and asks for you to be the one for the role. Also, the prerequisite for the “Tales of” series is that the main character (voice actor) has not appeared in previous titles.

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Q: As the series has continued, the number of participants has grown.

T: That’s right. Because of that, being included in such a historic work makes me feel like I should say, "pardon me" and "I look forward to working with you."

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Q: It's been 13 years since the first game, "Phantasia", was released.

T: It's been 13 years since its debut, so it's the same as how long I’ve been a voice actor. If I think back to when I was born, I made my debut when I graduated from elementary school and entered junior high school (laughs).

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Q: There are quite a lot of works, and when a new work comes out, the next work is announced.

T: Right, right. When we were recording, auditions for the next title had already started. But I think it's amazing that even after all this time, the quality hasn’t dropped. I don’t know much about game consoles, but compared to how it used to be, there’s simply a lot more involved with it. There's a lot of dialogue, and when we were working on "Vesperia," it was said that it was the most dialogue to date. It's almost fully voiced. I think it must be tough for the character designers and the scriptwriters.

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Q: Lastly, please give a message to your fans.

T: With all the main characters from previous games being present, I think it's a very voluminous game. I hope you enjoy playing it. See ya later (laughs).

TL Note: I believe the (laughs) at the end is because he's imitating Yuri’s speech/word choice.

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Translated Toriumi and Mamoru's interviews from Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3 Official Complete Guide!

Tales of Vesperia Role of Yuri Kosuke Toriumi (westernized: Toriumi Kosuke) Major Works: Kurotabo (Nurarihyon no Mago / Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan) Hakuou Series (Saitou Hajime) Naruto + Naruto Shippuuden (Inuzuka Kiba)

Please tell us about Yuri's personality.

T: As someone of the same gender, I admire him and think he's cool.

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If you look at the popularity polls, you can see that he's a very popular character.

T: He has a lot of charm because he’s prepared to accept everything and is unwavering. From my perspective as someone of the same gender, he’s really cool and reliable. He’s only 21, though (laughs).

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But some of the other main characters in “Tales of” are adults.

T: He’s the oldest in its history, and he doesn’t really seem like the main character. If anything, Flynn seems more like the lead.

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Is there anything about Yuri's personality that you would like to change?

It’s perfect, so not really anything. But there are some things I decided on myself, so if we were to do things together, I might think, "let me know."

(Translator note: I believe what he's referring to here is that since he decided on some aspects of Yuri's character himself (more on that below), that when working with others in relation to Yuri, he might want to be checked in with so nothing conflicts. I'm not saying that's 100 percent the case, but that's what it sounds like to me.)

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What were your thoughts when it was decided that you would be playing the role for Yuri?

T: I auditioned, but at first, I only had minimal material and it was like, "you can do what you like." So, I did what I thought would work, “and so”, it was decided. For Yuri, it came to me pretty quickly, so I didn’t have trouble creating his character.

(Translator note: Basically, from what he’s saying here, it sounds like they gave him his lines or some sort of other minimal material, then let him voice Yuri’s lines however he felt worked/decided the voice direction largely for himself. In that sense, you could say Toriumi was part of the creation process of the character. He also mentions this in an interview he had in the guidebook for Radiant Mythology 2. This also checks out with his March 2015 Tales of Magazine interview, where the interviewer mentions that Toriumi seems to know/understand Yuri even better than one of the original writers (in this case, Okuda). Toriumi points out that "you sort of soak (the character) in after playing them for so long" (Toriumi had already been playing Yuri actively for years by the point of this interview, hence the "so long"), and that the voice actors (for Vesperia) gave input on their characters and had discussions about character dialogue; so my understanding* is that he was in fact part of the creation process and not “just” a voice actor. Specifying this because he does use the word for “create” in this interview.)

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If you were to create a guild in the real world, what kind of guild would you like to create?

T: I think I would make curry. I like curry (laughs). I’d like to compare “my curry” to everyone else’s and run a curry shop.

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Lastly, please give a message to all your fans.

T: We were able to do the sequel for Radiant Mythology 2, and I think it’s all due to everyone’s support. I hope you will continue to support Yuri, “Vesperia”, and the “Tales of” series.

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Tales of Vesperia Role of Flynn Mamoru Miyano (westernized: Miyano Mamoru) Major Works: Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (Setsuna F. Seiei) Death Note (Yagami Light) Star Driver Shining Tact (Tsunashi Takuto) (Translator note: I'm not familiar with Star Driver, so I apologize if the translation for the character name is incorrect (I'm not sure if it's meant to be Tact, like the series title, or Takuto). My guess is that, if correct, Takuto is a pun on "Tact", as the two are spelled with the same katakana).

Please tell us about Flynn's personality.

M: Flynn's charm is his sincerity and straightforwardness in the pursuit of his goals. Throughout the game, he faced everything without compromising those things, and I think that’s honestly amazing. I want to follow his example.

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What are your thoughts about acting out scenes with characters from series other than "Vesperia"?

M: I think it's really exciting when characters from popular long-running series are brought together to tell a story, so I'm happy to be a part of it. The story unfolds in an original world, so it was a lot of fun to see the characters' relationships progress differently than usual.

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What did you think when you first found out that it was decided that you'd be playing Flynn?

M: I was very happy to be able to participate in the historic "Tales of" series. I felt like I, too, could also leave my name in its history. We all recorded together for "Vesperia", so our bonds have really deepened. They’re the best! And I'm also happy to be invited to play in an "everyone comes together!" game like this one!

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If you were to create a guild in the real world, what kind of guild would you like to create?

M: Military arts for protecting people isn’t my strong suit (laughs), so I’d want to create a guild that’s more calm and fun. I’d like to create a comedy guild that spreads laughter to everyone.

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Lastly, please give a message to the fans.

M: There are scenes where he’s carrying out his duties as the captain of the knights, and there are some comical scenes; so I think if you play the game repeatedly, you’ll be able to see Flynn’s charm. It would make me happy if you could enjoy it again and again.

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Translator ending notes:

*Explanation for where I wrote "my understanding" and things like "sounds like", etc: due to these being interviews with real people and not fictional material, I prefer to be very careful in the way I address "facts" spoken by real people, when providing context for their answer(s) using my own words. I am not these people and do not directly speak for them. While this is always the case with interview comments, it's even more the case in translation. I'm simply doing my best to clarify a section here that may bring up the question of "wait, the voice actor helped create the character?" Usually, voice directors handle that sort of thing on the vocal end. In the case of this interview (RM2's book aside), it sounds like Toriumi is basically saying he largely decided voice direction for himself at the behest of the people in charge. That's not to say he did or didn't have any other voice direction, but that he did seem to have a heavy hand in deciding how Yuri was voiced, and that it was largely left to his discretion. While this might sound odd and unfamiliar to a western audience, just remember that this was done in the region of the game's creation. In the west, with Japan made media, the voice actors are dubbing pre-existing material and not working with a blank slate or coming up with ideas for brand new content. So, this is to clarify any potential confusion to that section of the interview. Ultimately, yes, it's fair to say Toriumi had a hand in helping create Yuri. While I can't speak for how common Toriumi's specific scenario is among the industry at large, this simply appears to be the case for his situation.

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coping by drawing them being fun and awesome and normal and silly

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sit with me

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Me @ writers: you just make that shit up from your brain???