Discotek Media picked up the rights to the 2008 anime series Earl and the Fairy, known as Hakushaku to Yousei in its Japanese form, back in February. Though they haven’t set a date for the release yet for the series, they’ve teased that it’s being worked on for the fans by producing their work in progress version of the front cover. As is the case with cover artwork, everything has to be approved by the Japanese licensor and this can take some time to get it done.
The company will be releasing it on DVD in its original Japanese language with English subtitles. The series ran for twelve episodes originally and was produced at Artland with Kouichirou Soutome directing. It’s based on the manga by Asako Takaboshi and Mizue Tani, which ran for thirty-three volumes between 2004 and 2013. Check out our review of the first and second volumes.
Plot concept: 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.
This seems really interesting, and I hope it comes to the states.
It is a great anime. Can’t wait for an actual U.S release. Would be great if we got the complete manga as well. 🙂
It looks interesting, I just wish they had a few more explanations about the plot and cast, especially considering that this is a 7 year old series.