Those Who Hunt Elves 1996
What is Those Who Hunt Elves?
Those Who Hunt Elves is a television series. The story revolves around three individuals from Japan who are transported to a magical world.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 4, 1996
- Last aired
- Dec 19, 1997
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Those Who Hunt Elves is a television series. The story revolves around three individuals from Japan who are transported to a magical world. In this world, they encounter an elven priestess who attempts to cast a spell to send them home. However, the spell is interrupted and broken into parts, scattering them throughout the world. As a result, the trio embarks on a journey to locate the scattered spell fragments. The fragments then imprint themselves onto the bodies of various female elves, prompting the main characters to continue their search. The series follows the trio's adventures as they navigate this new and unfamiliar world in their quest to return home.
Should you watch it?
“Three Japanese strangers must hunt magical elf fragments to return home”
- quest-driven fantasy adventure
- mix of martial arts, acting and quirky tech humor
- colorful animated world
- single-quest focus can feel repetitive
Watch it if you enjoy a lighthearted fantasy quest with comedic action.
Rated PG, the series features cartoonish action and mild humor suitable for most viewers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Those Who Hunt Elves! The Fish Pirates Are Here! Oct 4, 1996
- E2 The Birth! The Invincible Party Oct 11, 1996
- E3 The Choice! The Secret Medicine Of Red And Blue Oct 18, 1996
- E4 Frantic Killing! The 100th Target Oct 25, 1996
- E5 The Addition! The Fifth Wicked Friend Nov 1, 1996
- E6 The Most Horrible Spell of All Time Nov 8, 1996
- E7 Horror! Catch Me In A Flower Field Nov 15, 1996
- E8 The End Of Life! Until The End Of The World Nov 22, 1996
- E9 Moved Deeply! Dance Beautifully Dear! Nov 29, 1996
- E10 Tragedy! The Elf Who Wants To Take Her Clothes Off! Dec 6, 1996
- E11 Counterattack! There Is No Tomorrow For You! Dec 13, 1996
- E12 And Then, Those Who Hunt Elves. Dec 20, 1996
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Those Who Fish Elves Oct 1, 1997
- E2 Those Who Wipe Oct 8, 1997
- E3 Those Who Have Been Animals Cursed Oct 15, 1997
- E4 Those Who Manipulate Heaven and Earth Oct 22, 1997
- E5 Those Who Bean Oct 29, 1997
- E6 Those Who Are Entrapped Nov 5, 1997
- E7 Those Who Hunt Wolves Nov 12, 1997
- E8 Those Who Protect Elves Sometimes Nov 19, 1997
- E9 Those Who Wait for Noel Nov 26, 1997
- E10 Those Who Fight for the Spotlight Dec 3, 1997
- E11 Those Who Dream Dec 10, 1997
- E12 Those Who Still Hunt Elves Dec 19, 1997
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of Those Who Hunt Elves?
Three Japanese travelers are sent to a magical world and must locate spell fragments hidden on female elves to return home.
Who are the main characters?
The trio includes martial artist Junpei, actress Airi, and artillery‑obsessed student Ritsuko, aided by the elf priestess Celcia.
What genre does the series belong to?
It blends animation, action‑adventure, sci‑fi and fantasy elements.
When was the series released?
The anime aired in 1996‑1997.
Is the series appropriate for younger viewers?
Yes, it carries a PG rating and contains light, cartoonish action and humor.