The adventures of unlikely hero Claude, transported from his own world to the magical land of Expel, are chronicled in the fantasy anime STAR OCEAN EX, based on a popular Playstation game. He distinguishes himself upon arriving in Expel, is declared a hero due to the advanced technology he wields, and gets drawn into Rena's quest to find the Sorcery Globe, aimed at restoring peace to the land. VOLUME FOUR: RUINS AND HOPES contains four episodes of the anime series. In these episodes, Claude decides to compete in the dangerous Armors Tournament to meet the mysterious Dr. Leon, the only person who know how to find the super-weapon, the Lacour Hope. But little does he realize how truly deadly the tournament can be!
