What is Elf anime?

The origin of Elves (Norse; álfar(elves), álfr(elf)) can be found in ancient Norse mythology, in which, elves are described as divine, or near-divine, race of humanoids (Vættir), likened to the Æsir. In common description they are described as sage and immortal beings occupying the threshold between humans and the gods. In some cases humans that were beloved by the gods became elves within their lives. Ancient Elves are delineated into a pair of similar but distinct races; Light Elves (Ljósálfar) and Dark Elves (Svartálfar), each originating from separate homes within the nine worlds of Yggdrasil. Within the Poetic Edda the differences are commonly ascribed as: "There is one place there that is called the Elf Home (Álfheimr which is the elven city). People live there that are named the light elves (Ljósálfar). But the dark elves (Dökkálfar) live below in earth, in caves and the dark forest and they are unlike them in appearance - and more unlike them in reality. The Light Elves are brighter than the sun in appearance, but the Dark Elves are blacker than pitch." (Snorri, Gylfaginning 17, Prose Edda)

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Description:

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Type

ONA

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

25 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2021-10-26

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(Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4)

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Description:

The fourth season of Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu.
Type

TV

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

unreleased

Aired

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(The Brave)

7.95

Description:

Music video directed by Keisuke Hiroe for the song Yuusha by YOASOBI. The song is based on a special novel by Jirou Kiso, supervised by Kanehito Yamada. Note: The song featured in this music video also serves as the first opening theme of the anime Sousou no Frieren. There exist two versions of this video, the first being a Japanese version uploaded on September 29, 2023, and an English version of the song titled "The Brave" by YOASOBI, which was uploaded on November 24, 2023.
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music

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

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Status

finished

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2023-09-29

Lego Elves: Secrets of Elvendale

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Description:

When the Goblin King kidnaps her sister, Emily Jones and her Elf friends head deep into a magical forest to save her. Based on the popular web series. (Source: IMDB)
Type

ONA

Episodes

8

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Status

finished

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Description:

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Type

ONA

Episodes

9

Status

finished

Aired

2023-07-22

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(Plus-Sized Elf Specials)

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Description:

Unaired episodes released on some streaming services later included with the Blu-ray release. Includes: • Episode 13: Muffin Top Island / Hami Niku no Shima (ハミ肉の島) • Episode 14: Calorie Lovers (カロリーラヴァーズ)
Type

special

Episodes

2

Ep.Length

12 Min

Rating

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Status

finished

Aired

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(This is My Story)

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Description:

Short animation about hololive Vtuber, Yukihana Lamy's background and lore.
Type

ONA

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

2 Min

Status

finished

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Description:

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Type

ONA

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

27 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

finished

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(My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s)

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Description:

When Akira’s class is magically summoned to another world, he and his classmates are awarded fantastical powers–but while one of them is lucky enough to become a true Hero, Akira becomes a mere Assassin. However, against all odds, the Assassin just might be the most powerful role of all! Harboring doubts about the intentions of the king, Akira uses his newfound strength as a master of the shadows to uncover the secrets and conspiracies of the crown. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Type

TV

Status

unreleased

Aired

2025-10-31

Atelier

(Atelier)

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Description:

Music video for the song Atelier by Shiranui Flare.
Type

music

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

4 Min

Rating

13 teens or older

Status

finished

Aired

2023-09-21

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(The Hobbit)

0

Description:

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Type

movie

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

78 Min

Status

finished

Aired

1977-11-27

Yggdrasil

(Yggdrasil)

0

Description:

Music video for the song Yggdrasil by Shiranui Flare.
Type

music

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

4 Min

Rating

13 teens or older

Status

finished

Aired

2023-04-01

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(Interact Fantasia)

0

Description:

Music vid for Hololive Fantasy's song, Interact Fantasia.
Type

music

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

5 Min

Status

finished

Aired

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0

Description:

Mini anime depicting Naoe showing multiple exercises to the other characters.
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

11 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

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Description:

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Type

ONA

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

4 Min

Rating

Status

finished

Aired

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(Let Me Take You There)

0

Description:

Music video for Elu the Elf's single, Let Me Take You There.
Type

music

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

4 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2020-02-19

Alternative Days

(Alternative Days)

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Description:

MV for Elu the Elf's song, Alternative Days.
Type

special

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

4 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2020-01-19

Elu Elu ★ Full Name

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Description:

MV for Elu the Elf's first single.
Type

music

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

1 Min

Status

finished

Aired

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The Beginning After the End Season 2

(The Beginning After the End Season 2)

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Description:

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Type

TV

Episodes

12

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

tba

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0

Description:

Type

ONA

Episodes

12

Status

current

Aired

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