Edgar J. C. Ashenbert
main character
TV
6.7
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 29, 2008 – December 24, 2008
- Season
- Fall 2008
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Artland
- Director
- Kouichirou Soutome
- Original creator
- Mizue Tani
- Music
- Takehiko Gokita
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Estimated watch time
5h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic79%Foreign79%Historical79%Female Protagonist79%Mythology79%Heterosexual79%Shoujo79%Fairy79%Primarily Male Cast70%Butler60%
TVFINISHED2008 FALL6.7 / 10 AniList score
Earl and Fairy
伯爵と妖精• Hakushaku to Yousei
Synopsis
In the nineteenth century, we find Lydia Carlton living in Scotland, making a living as a fairy doctor. She is one of those rare humans who can see and communicate with fairies. But no one believes her. However, Edgar is in need of someone with a vast knowledge of fairy lore, and Lydia is just that person. After rescuing her, he becomes her employer, but there are many secrets and emotions that seem to follow Edgar, who claims to be the Blue Knight's Earl.
Should you watch Earl and Fairy?
Earl and Fairy has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 67/100 — 32% of 6,259 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #61 highest-rated anime of 2008, and #50 most popular anime of 2008, and #23 highest-rated anime of Fall 2008 on AniList.
Of the 12.1K AniList users who started it, 7.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 9.8K have finished it.
At about 5 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy, Romance — especially magic, foreign, historical, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mizue Tani
- Director
- Kouichirou Soutome
- Character design
- Maki Fujii
- Music
- Takehiko Gokita
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Hakushaku to Yousei Specials
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Earl and Fairy FAQ
How many episodes does Earl and Fairy have?
Earl and Fairy has 12 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Earl and Fairy?
About 5 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Earl and Fairy finished?
Yes. Earl and Fairy has finished airing — the final episode aired December 24, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Earl and Fairy?
No sequel is listed for Earl and Fairy as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Earl and Fairy based on a light novel?
Yes. Earl and Fairy adapts the light novel by Mizue Tani.
Who animated Earl and Fairy?
Earl and Fairy was animated by Artland and directed by Kouichirou Soutome.
Where can I watch Earl and Fairy?
Earl and Fairy is listed on Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.