Ys 1989
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- November 21, 1989
- Format
- 2 seasons · 11 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~4.8 hours (26 min/ep)
What is Ys?
Ys is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 11
- Runtime
- 26 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 21, 1989
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 11 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~26 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Viewing time
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Ys is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 11 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A young adventurer answers a prophecy to save a besieged land.”
- Classic hero’s journey narrative
- Epic fantasy setting with prophecy
- Clear conflict between hero and evil priest
- Prophecy-driven plot may feel predictable
Watch it if you enjoy classic fantasy quests with a heroic prophecy.
Suitable for viewers comfortable with fantasy adventure and mild combat themes.
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Who is the main protagonist?
Adol Christin, a young man from the mainland, is the series’ protagonist.
What is the setting?
The story takes place in Esteria, a land under siege by beasts.
Who is the antagonist?
The evil priest Dark Fact, who controls the beasts threatening Esteria.
What drives the story?
A prophecy that a hero from another land will save Esteria.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is a fantasy adventure series.
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