Square Enix has just released the first episode of a series of movie clips that will recap the story of Final Fantasy XIII for those that want to play Final Fantasy XIII-2, but didn't get to play it's predecessor. The series is entitled "Lost Report".

The first episode, available on the official page, is titled "Gensou no Rakuen" (Illusory Paradise), and describes the events that started the Final Fantasy XIII story from the perspective of Yaag Rosch. Five more episodes will follow.

For the moment Lost Report is available only in Japanese, and you can enjoy the episode past the cut:

http://www.youtube.com/embed/LE4ZqB2uM2w