Based on the popular Playstation game STAR OCEAN: THE SECOND STORY STAR OCEAN EX is the story of one man who will determine the fate of a world. While exploring an unknown planet with his father Claude is suddenly transported to the land of Expel where he encounters monsters and magic that prove a match for his advanced technology. Expel is home to Rena who becomes convinced Claude is a legendary hero and together they seek out the Sorcery Globe believed to be the source of Expel's troubles. Like TALES OF ETERNIA STAR OCEAN EX is an action-packed fantasy accessible to those who have not played its source game. THE INCEPTION is the first volume collecting the Anim? series.