Tales of Zestiria the X (2016)

Action · Adventure · Animation

Legends speak of the Shepherd, a savior who will bring peace to the seraphim and human worlds. Sorey has spent his life studying ancient books and exploring ruins to learn more about this legendary savior. When he and his seraphim companion Mikleo encounter a mysterious girl in the ruins, the stories of the Shepherd become Sorey's reality.

IMDb rating: 6.7 (1,154 votes)
Episode average: 7.6 ↑ +0.9 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2016)

7.63 avg 13 episodes 7.9 → 7.4 23 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
0	Age of Chaos	7.9	41
1	Capital of Seraphim	7.6	39
2	Elysia	7.6	38
3	The Sacred Blade Festival	8.3	43
4	The Shepherd's Destiny	7.7	36
5	Dawn of Chaos	7.6	37
6	Velvet Crowe	7.7	35
7	Each One's Feelings	7.1	32
8	Rayfalke Spiritcrest	7.6	33
9	The Plagued City	7.7	32
10	Alisha Diphda	7.5	31
11	The War	7.5	30
12	The Lord of Calamity	7.4	32

Season 2 (2017)

7.55 avg 13 episodes 7.3 → 8.4 23 min avg

Big finale

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	World without Malevolence	7.3	28
2	Wind Seraph, Dezel	7.3	27
3	Each One's Principles	7.3	27
4	Revenge	7.3	27
5	Justice at Hand Rather Than Ideal Beyond One's Reach	7.2	27
6	Negotiation	7.3	29
7	Ladylake	7.5	29
8	Purification	7.8	26
9	The Ideal World	7.7	26
10	The Land to the North	7.5	27
11	Be Like the Wind	7.7	27
12	The Chosen Answer	7.8	26
13	The Legend	8.4	36

Tales of Zestiria the X (2016)

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