Tales of Phantasia The Animation

Both animations are from the Tales Series. In addition, both animations are very brief retelling of the plot that occurred in the game. 

Well they're both part of the Tales of series. And Phantasia is actually a supposed sequel to Symphonia. They're both really great series and have lovable characters. Symphonia has just been made but it's very nice...especially after just seeing the first episode. So if you did like Phantasia, definitely check out Symphonia. And the games too ^^ 

Although Tales of Phantasia is better both are OVA's made from games.  

They are both based off the Tales series videogames. Classic traditional swordsmen main characters, a heroine, and comrades out to save the world from evil or disaster. 

Based on the "Tales" franchise, the story takes place on a sword fighting fantasy setting where the characters are fighting monsters that are occupying in a town or area. An antagonist is present where they have goals in their mind; either destructive or something that brings "peace." There are rushed out scenes, and very short story but action and character were likable.  

Both series are renditions of their video game counterparts and focus mainly on the story. Both series are set within a fantasy realm. Both series have similar animation and art styles. The action scenes are very fluent and have amazing use of the skills used within the video games. Both series have interesting characters that all share an ambition to save the world. The characters all have unique personalities who all have gone through many troubles throughout their lives.