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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Sousou no Frieren

(Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)

8.78

Description:

After the party of heroes defeated the Demon King, they restored peace to the land and returned to lives of solitude. Generations pass, and the elven mage Frieren comes face to face with humanity’s mortality. She takes on a new apprentice and promises to fulfill old friends’ dying wishes. Can an elven mind make peace with the nature of life and death? Frieren embarks on her quest to find out. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Type

TV

Episodes

28

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2023-09-29

Dungeon Meshi

(Delicious in Dungeon)

8.53

Description:

Dungeons, dragons...and delicious monster stew!? Adventurers foray into a cursed buried kingdom to save their friend, cooking up a storm along the way. (Source: Netflix) Note: A world premiere screening of Episode 1 was shown in the Studio TRIGGER panel at Anime Expo on July 1, 2023.
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

26 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2024-01-04

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 3

(Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3)

8.4

Description:

The third season of Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu. A year has passed since Subaru’s victory at the Sanctuary. He savors a life of fulfillment while Emilia’s camp stands united for the royal selection—until a fateful letter arrives. Anastasia, a royal selection candidate, has invited Emilia to the Watergate City of Priestella. But as the party begins its journey, crisis stirs beneath the surface and Subaru meets a cruel fate once again. (Source: Crunchyroll) Notes: The first episode has an extended runtime of ~90 minutes, and received an early premiere at Anime Expo on July 5, 2024.
Type

TV

Episodes

16

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

current

Aired

2024-10-02

Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!

(The Eminence in Shadow)

8.23

Description:

Some people just aren’t suited to playing the part of the flashy, in-your-face hero or the dastardly, mustache-twirling villain with larger-than-life panache. Instead, they operate in the shadows and pull the strings of society through wit and cleverness. That’s the role Cid wants to play when he’s transported to another world. Cid spins a yarn or three and becomes the unlikely leader of the underground Shadow Garden organization that fights against a menacing cult (which he totally made up). However, there’s a catch even his wild imagination didn’t see coming: the cult he concocted actually exists, and they’re beyond displeased that his power fantasy just got in the way of their evil plans! (Source: HIDIVE)
Type

TV

Episodes

20

Ep.Length

24 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2022-10-05

No Game No Life: Zero

8.21

Description:

Six thousand years before Sora and Shiro were even a blink in the history of Disboard, war consumed the land, tearing apart the heavens, destroying stars, and even threatening to wipe out the human race. Amid the chaos and destruction, a young man named Riku leads humanity toward the tomorrow his heart believed in. One day, in the ruins of an Elf city, he meets Shuvi, a female exiled "Ex-machina" android who asks him to teach her what it means to have a human heart. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Type

movie

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

106 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2017-07-15

The Legend of Vox Machina Season 2

8.12

Description:

After saving the realm from evil and destruction at the hands of the most terrifying power couple in Exandria, Vox Machina is faced with saving the world once again—this time, from a sinister group of dragons known as the Chroma Conclave. (Source: Amazon Prime Video)
Type

ONA

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

finished

Aired

2023-01-20

The Dragon Prince Season 3

8.12

Description:

The third season of The Dragon Prince. The journey to return the Dragon Prince Azymondias to his mother, Zubeia, comes to an end. With war declared on Xadia, Ezran faces a difficult decision, while his friends encounter the former Dragon King, Sol Regem. At the same time, General Amaya collides with the leader of the Sunfire Elf military, Janai. As Viren's and Aaravos's plans begin to take shape, the city of Lux Aurea faces an unexpected danger. To win the inevitable battle against Viren's forces, Team Zym and their allies have to come up with a clever plan to strike back against the enemy. A final battle between the two forces decides the fate of Xadia.
Type

ONA

Episodes

9

Ep.Length

35 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2019-11-22

The Legend of Vox Machina

8.1

Description:

They're rowdy, they're ragtag, they're misfits turned mercenaries for hire. Vox Machina is more interested in easy money and cheap ale than actually protecting the realm. But when the kingdom is threatened by evil, this boisterous crew realizes that they are the only ones capable of restoring justice. What began as a simple payday is now the origin story behind Exandria’s newest heroes. (Source: Amazon Prime Video)
Type

ONA

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

finished

Aired

2022-01-28

The Dragon Prince Season 2

8.07

Description:

The second season of The Dragon Prince. The Dragon Prince Azymondias has hatched from his egg and potential peace between the Human Kingdoms and Xadia has never been closer. While Team Zym travels through the kingdom of Katolis to reach The Border, they are faced with several emotional hardships, including a test of trust with Claudia and Soren, as well as a first direct experience with dark magic. Callum learns the truth about events of the past revolving around the death of Avizandum and, after turbulent ship travel, the conflict between humanity and Xadia becomes a painfully clear reality. Forced to make decisions when Ezran faces his own struggles, Rayla, Callum, and Azymondias attempt to enter Xadia. Meanwhile, Viren makes contact with the mysterious Startouch Elf Aaravos.
Type

ONA

Episodes

9

Ep.Length

26 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2019-02-15

The Dragon Prince

8.03

Description:

The world of Xadia is rich in magic which is drawn from six Primal Sources, each representing an element of nature: the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, the Earth, the Sky, and the Ocean. Centuries ago, Xadia was one continent where humans and elves lived together in peace. However, this changed when human mages, who were unable to utilize any of the existing sources naturally, used the essence of magical creatures to empower a newfound seventh source: dark magic. As this power brought destruction, humanity was banished to the west of the continent as punishment for their actions, where they eventually formed the five Human Kingdoms.[1] 1000 years later, King Harrow of Katolis and his advisor, the dark mage Lord Viren, yet again become the enemies of Xadia, as they have slain the King of the Dragons, Avizandum, and supposedly destroyed his only egg, the future Dragon Prince.[2] In retaliation, Xadia sends a group of elven assassins out to assassinate both King Harrow and his son, Prince Ezran. One of these elves, Rayla, decides to act on her own after struggling to carry out her mission. During a chase through the castle, Ezran, his older half-brother Callum, and Rayla discover the unharmed egg of the Dragon Prince and decide to take on the mission of returning the egg to Xadia.
Type

ONA

Episodes

9

Ep.Length

24 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2018-09-14

The Dragon Prince Season 4

7.85

Description:

The fourth season of The Dragon Prince. Two years have passed and the people of both Xadia and the Human Kingdoms are still getting adjusted to the new circumstances. As King Ezran tries to establish peace between the two nations and his brother Callum gets lost in his obsession for magic, a threat occurs in the form of the legendary Aaravos, an Archmage known as the "Fallen Star". With Claudia having revived her father, Viren, and her boyfriend Terry at her side, a race between freeing Aaravos from his prison, and for Team Zym to acquire the knowledge to stop her from doing so ensues. After Zubeia revealed the story of Aaravos, Team Zym, and their friends embark on a journey to locate the Archdragon of the Earth, Rex Igneous, deep within the core of Umber Tor, which lies behind the Uncharted Forest. Inside the forest, the Drakewood awaits them with challenges and a few Earthblood Elves on their way. Meanwhile, Prince Karim tries to decide the fate of the future of Lux Aurea for his sister, Janai.
Type

ONA

Episodes

9

Ep.Length

25 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2022-11-03

Drifters

(Drifters)

7.85

Description:

Shimazu Toyohisa, whilst involved at the Battle of Sekigahara, manages to mortally wound Ii Naomasa, but is critically wounded in the process. As he walks from the field broken and bleeding, Toyohisa finds himself transported to a corridor of doors, where a bespectacled man at a desk waits for him. This man, Murasaki, sends Toyohisa into the nearest door where he wakes up in another world. There, Toyohisa meets other great warriors like him who have been transported as well, to be part of a group known as "Drifters." (Source: Wikipedia)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

finished

Aired

2016-10-07

Yuusha

(The Brave)

7.87

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.
Type

music

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

3 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2023-09-29

Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari

(Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar)

7.8

Description:

Mysteriously teleported from Earth, Kenshi Masaki finds himself ensnared by a mysterious organization in a world called Geminar, where male mecha pilots are extremely rare. With the promise of returning home, the 15 year-old agrees to pilot a mecha suit called a Sacred Mechanoid and assassinate the ruler of the Shtrayu Empire, Lashara Earth XVIII. However, things do not go according to plan, and Kenshi finds himself prisoner and an object of scrutiny by Lashara and her shipmates. After learning of Kenshi’s plight, Lashara offers him the chance to redeem himself by entering her employ. He will act as her servant, practically a slave, but also have a chance to once more pilot a mecha suit. Kenshi is willing to endure Geminar’s eccentricities if it means he may return home, but will he ever be able to do so? And what of this mysterious organization that brought him to Geminar to try to kill Lashara?
Type

OVA

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

45 Min

Rating

Mild Nudity

Status

finished

Aired

2009-05-22

Isekai Ojisan

(Uncle from Another World)

7.8

Description:

When his game-obsessed uncle wakes up from a coma, Takafumi tries to help him catch up on nearly two decades of advancements, from smartphones to modern anime tropes. For starters, they create a YouTube channel showing off his uncle's magical powers. (Source: Netflix)
Type

TV

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2022-07-06

HOLOLIVE ALTERNATIVE

7.71

Description:

Promotional videos for Hololive Alternative multimedia project.
Type

ONA

Episodes

2

Ep.Length

1 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

2021-05-21

Sousou no Frieren: Marumaru no Mahou

7.56

Description:

Frieren loves collecting peculiar spells, and her ever-growing arsenal of magic contains the perfect spells for many occasions. Whether it be by stealthily removing alcohol from Heiter's drinks or by remedying her own sleep issues, Frieren is sure to brighten her companions' days with her magic. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Type

ONA

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

1 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2023-10-10

Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?

(An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride)

7.59

Description:

Zagan is feared by the masses as an evil sorcerer. Both socially awkward and foulmouthed, he spends his days studying sorcery while beating down any trespassers within his domain. One day he's invited to a dark auction, and what he finds there is an elven slave girl of peerless beauty, Nephy. Having fallen in love at first sight, Zagan uses up his entire fortune to purchase her, but being a poor conversationalist, he has no idea how to properly interact with her. Thus, the awkward cohabitation of a sorcerer who has no idea how to convey his love and his slave who yearns for her master but has no idea how to appeal to him begins. (Source: J-Novel Club)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2024-04-05

Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki Part 2

(How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Part 2)

7.51

Description:

The second part of Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki.
Type

TV

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2022-01-09

Shinmai Ossan Bouken-sha, Saikyou Party ni Shinu Hodo Kitaerarete Muteki ni Naru.

(The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible)

7.47

Description:

"Why should it matter how old you are if you want to start something new?" The strongest guy around, who also happens to be middle-aged, strives to be an adventurer! Everyone seems to think you should pursue your dreams while you're still young, but there's one man who just can't give up. In a world where most people who become adventurers do so in their teens, a guild employee in his thirties, Rick Gladiator, seeks to become an adventurer instead. After receiving unimaginably brutal training from the legendary party renowned as the strongest on the continent, Orichalcum Fist, he ends up with combat abilities worthy of S-rank status despite starting out as an F-rank rookie! (Source: Crunchyroll)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2024-07-01

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