The Tales series, launched in 1995 with Tales of Phantasia, is a renowned franchise of fantasy role-playing video games. It's published by Bandai Namco Entertainment and is known for its distinctive art style, inspired by Japanese manga and anime. The series includes seventeen main titles and several spin-offs, each featuring unique characters and stories but sharing common gameplay, themes, and high fantasy settings. While it has been considered a niche series in English-speaking regions, the Tales series holds a prominent position among JRPG franchises in Japan. Its popularity has grown in the West, particularly due to the release of Tales of Symphonia, one of the series' most popular titles. As of 2023, the series had sold over 29 million copies worldwide.