ef - the first tale. (All Ages)
What starts with a conversation between two long lost friends spills out into a captivating visual novel about four youths struggling to pursue their dreams and find their place in the world as love complicates everything.
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What starts with a conversation between two long lost friends spills out into a captivating tale about four youths struggling to pursue their dreams and find their place in the world as love complicates everything.
In this coming-of-age, slice-of-life drama, you'll immerse yourself into the stories of an artist trying to balance his budding career and final years of school, a free-spirited woman seeking something that can hold her interest, a proud female athlete, and an aspiring film-maker, as they navigate the hurdles of their dreams and the way love begins changing their relationships with each other.
Experience the classic tale that spawned the acclaimed anime for yourself.
ef utilizes over a thousand CG, animated expressions, lip synch, along with careful, detailed production and direction to create a truly cinematic experience rarely found in visual novels.
The complicated relationships between the characters unfolds into a truly relatable drama with ups and downs, joys and heartaches, and a love story that will stick with you.
You'll get to see the stories being woven from the POV of all four main characters, adding to their depth and providing you a broader view of their growth and development throughout these tales.
