Hakushaku to Yousei

Earl and Fairy / 伯爵と妖精 / Hakushaku to Yosei / Count and Fairy
Hakushaku to Yousei
Genres: Adventure, Historical, Mythology, Romance, Shoujo, Supernatural
Themes: Historical, Mythology
Demographics: Shoujo
Studios: Artland
Licensors: Discotek Media
Rating: 7.19 / 10
Rank: #3495
Popularity: #1881
Users Listed: 131,482
Users Scored: 57,699
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 01/25/2025
Aired: September 29, 2008 – December 24, 2008 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: Light Novel
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Wednesday at 01:15 (JST)

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Scotland, the series follows Lydia Carlton, a woman ostracized for her ability to communicate with the hidden world of fairies. Lydia’s unique skill draws the attention of Edgar, the self-proclaimed Earl of the Blue Knight, who seeks her expertise in fairy lore. Their encounter forms an unusual professional arrangement, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of unspoken histories and veiled intentions surrounding Edgar. The narrative explores themes of belief versus skepticism, societal acceptance of the unseen, and the weight of personal burdens carried by those connected to ancient legacies. The atmosphere blends historical detail with fantastical elements, offering a thoughtful exploration of a world where folklore and reality intertwine.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: He's a Refined Villain (Aired: 09/29/2008)
  • Episode 2: My Fairy (Aired: 10/15/2008)
  • Episode 3: Island of the Merrow (Aired: 10/22/2008)
  • Episode 4: A Nobleman's Duty (Aired: 10/29/2008)
  • Episode 5: The Fairy Queen's Bridegroom (Aired: 11/05/2008)
  • ... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

  • Carlton, Lydia (Main) - Voice Actors: Mizuki, Nana, Martínez, Azucena
  • J. C. Ashenbert, Edgar (Main) - Voice Actors: Midorikawa, Hikaru, de León, Miguel
  • Nico (Main) - Voice Actors: Yuuki, Hiro, Rivero, Javier
  • Raven (Main) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu, Ruiz Padilla, Ditter
  • Banshee (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nazuka, Kaori
  • Carlton, Professor (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ookawa, Tooru
  • Coblynau (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugino, Tanuki
  • Ermine (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ohara, Sayaka
  • Ferman, Paul (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kamiya, Hiroshi, Ugarte, Víctor
  • Huskley (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yasumura, Makoto
  • Jimmy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki
  • Kelpie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyasu, Takehito, Mejía, Pablo
  • Lila (Supporting)
  • Marigold (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
  • Merrow Queen (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Doi, Mika
  • Slade (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyake, Kenta
  • Sweetpea (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asano, Masumi
  • Tomkins (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chafurin
  • Ulysses (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyano, Mamoru

Staff:

  • Soutome, Kouichirou (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Layout)
  • Tanaka, Kazuya (Sound Director)
  • Furukawa, Masami (Episode Director)
  • Koyata, Masahisa (Episode Director)
  • Kudou, Hiroaki (Episode Director)
  • Matano, Hiromichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Matsuura, Johei (Episode Director)
  • Motonaga, Keitarou (Episode Director)
  • Saga, Satoshi (Episode Director)
  • Yabana, Kaoru (Episode Director)
  • Fukutomi, Hiroshi (Storyboard)
  • Ishiodori, Hiroshi (Storyboard)
  • Miyashita, Shinpei (Storyboard)
  • Miyazaki, Nagisa (Storyboard)
  • Takayanagi, Tetsushi (Storyboard)
  • Midorikawa, Hikaru (Theme Song Performance)
  • Abe, Emiko (Animation Director)
  • Aoi, Kiyotoshi (Animation Director)
  • Fujii, Maki (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Gokita, Takehiko (Music)
  • Hasegawa, Yukio (Animation Director)
  • Hasegawa, Ayumi (Key Animation)
  • Hayashi, Naoko (Key Animation)
  • Komito, Yukiyo (Animation Director)
  • Makiuchi, Momoko (Animation Director)
  • Morimae, Kazuya (Chief Animation Director)
  • Murai, Hideaki (Editing)
  • Nishino, Rie (Animation Director)
  • Saitou, Mika (Animation Director)
  • Sekiguchi, Masahiro (Animation Director)
  • Shimada, Satoshi (Animation Director)
  • Shiokawa, Takashi (Chief Animation Director)
  • Takaboshi, Asako (Original Character Design)
  • Takano, Kazufumi (Animation Director)
  • Takase, Kazuya (Planning)
  • Tani, Mizue (Original Creator)
  • Toriyama, Fuyumi (Animation Director)
  • Wakano, Tetsuya (Key Animation)
  • Yamamoto, Mika (Animation Director)
  • Yamazaki, Masakazu (Animation Director)
  • Yamazaki, Noriyoshi (Animation Director)
  • Yoda, Masahiko (Animation Director)
  • Yoshida, Sakiko (Animation Director)

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