---
title: "The Mystic Archives of Dantalian"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mystic-archives-of-dantalian-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 42506
imdb_id: "tt2131768"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 29
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# The Mystic Archives of Dantalian (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mystic-archives-of-dantalian-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Mystic Archives of Dantalian is a 2011 animated television series categorized within the sci-fi, fantasy, action, adventure, and mystery genres. The story follows Lord Hugh Disward, who inherits guardianship of the Mystic Archives of Dantalian after the death of his grandfather, Wes. This archive contains forbidden knowledge and a mysterious girl named Dalian.

As the series progresses, Hugh and Dalian form an unlikely partnership to solve various mysteries caused by Phantom Books. The production is based on a Japanese light novel series written by Gakuto Mikumo and illustrated by G-Yuusuke.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Hugh Disward must guard a library of forbidden knowledge and a mysterious girl named Dalian."

### Why Watch
- Exploration of mysteries caused by Phantom Books
- An unlikely partnership between Hugh Disward and Dalian
- A setting containing forbidden knowledge

### Caveats & Content Note
- The series is rated TV-MA
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-MA and features animation, sci-fi, fantasy, action, adventure, and mystery.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #forbidden-knowledge, #mysterious-girl, #unlikely-partnership, #phantom-books, #sci-fi-fantasy, #mystery-solving

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Gakuto Mikumo
- **Networks / Studios**: TV Tokyo

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Miyuki Sawashiro** as *Dalian (voice)*
- **Daisuke Ono** as *Hugh Anthony Disward (voice)*
- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Young Hugh Anthony Disward (voice)*
- **Masayuki Katou** as *Hal Kamhout (voice)*
- **Ami Koshimizu** as *Flamberge (voice)*
- **Go Shinomiya** as *Professor (voice)*
- **Sayuri Yahagi** as *Rasiel (voice)*
- **Mamiko Noto** as *Camilla Sauer Keynes (voice)*
- **Takahiro Sakurai** as *Armand Jeremiah (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of The Mystic Archives of Dantalian?
The series is an animation featuring sci-fi, fantasy, action, adventure, and mystery elements.

### Q: What is the central premise of the show?
Hugh Disward must guard the Mystic Archives of Dantalian and solve mysteries caused by Phantom Books alongside Dalian.

### Q: Is the series based on any other media?
Yes, it is based on a Japanese light novel series by Gakuto Mikumo and G-Yuusuke.

### Q: What is the age rating for this series?
The series is rated TV-MA.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Mystic Archives of Dantalian — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/42506)
- [The Mystic Archives of Dantalian (TV Series 2011– ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2131768/fullcredits/cast)
- [The Mystic Archives of Dantalian (TV Series 2011-2011) - Cast ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/42506-the-mystic-archives-of-dantalian/cast)
- [The Mystic Archives of Dantalian - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystic_Archives_of_Dantalian)
- [The Mystic Archives of Dantalian (2011) Cast & Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/the-mystic-archives-of-dantalian/6e7QrenAd2JXi8VYoNDTB6/credits/)
- [The Mystic Archives of Dantalian (2011) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/show/the-mystic-archives-of-dantalian/credits)

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