Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture

Synopsis

In the remote village of Djana En, under the rule of Lord Haven, his son Redon lives a peaceful yet unsatisfying existence aiding the villagers. After his parents are suddenly murdered, Redon must flee the village with a small band of allies. Cornered near "God's Wall"—the mythical serpent skin that separates Djana En from the outside world—Redon hears a voice urging him to cross through a newly formed crack in the wall to reach the legendary land of Crystania, where immense power awaits. With no alternative, Redon and his companions step through the mysterious gap, only to discover that Crystania is nothing like the tales they were told. They confront dangerous creatures and shape-shifting beastmen, wondering if they have stumbled into an even worse nightmare than the one they escaped. Their fortunes shift when they encounter two travelers who grasp the chaotic situation unfolding in Crystania.

Background

Hajimari no Boukensha-tachi: Legend of Crystania is a part of the multimedia franchise Legend of Crystania, developed by Ryou Mizuno and Group SNE. It premiered at the 1995 Kadokawa Anime Festival. The movie was made available on VHS in Japan on May 21, 1996, and in North America as Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture by ADV Films on September 22, 1998. Additionally, ADV Films released a DVD version on May 25, 1999, and a two-disc set titled Legend of Crystania that also included the film's sequel OVA on June 17, 2008.