It's really cool, and yet it's not really talked about beyond the Tales fandom. Hell, it's one of the first major Japanese games I can think of with a gay protagonist that doesn't make homosexuality out to be a joke or fetish fuel for fujoshi (though I guess you can make the argument it is here in a far more subtle way). To my knowledge, this is the first major JRPG to have a canon gay protagonist. Sorey is a prototypical shounen protagonist with all the heroic traits that come with it, yet just happens to be into dudes, or at least one dude if it's a single target sexuality deal. You wouldn't even know it if you don't pay attention to the implications here and there. Details about Tales of Zestiria Doujinshi Comic Sorey x Mikleo Heres the Love Items You Order Item information Description Postage and payments Item. This is a straight up canon pairing.Īnd it's done completely tastefully! There's no gay stereotypes at all and is not made a defining aspect of his identity. Sorey, the main character of Tales of Zestiria is confirmed by series producer, Hideo Baba, to have a romantic interest in his childhood friend, Mikleo, who feels the same way about him. In the process, they learn about life, love, and a certain appreciation for their luck in both. I'm surprised this isn't being talked about more considering the current climate. Summary: Sorey and Mikleo (and the gang) visit an old inn, with a legendary log.
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