Edgar J. C. Ashenbert
main character
TV
6.7
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 12
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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.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Earl and Fairy?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure, fantasy and romance, especially stories with magic, foreign, historical.
Reception is positive but mixed: 67/100 on AniList, with 32% of 6.3K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #61 highest-rated anime of 2008.
About 7.4% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 5 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
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.