“Scottish fairy doctor Lydia aids mysterious Edgar, the Blue Knight's Earl, in 19th-century fairy lore quest.”
Earl and Fairy
伯爵と妖精
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Synopsis
Scottish fairy doctor Lydia aids mysterious Edgar, the Blue Knight's Earl, in 19th-century fairy lore quest.
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.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 34 sampled reviews
What 34 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.99 · split reception
5.6 pts
Recommenders 8.6 · others 3.0
↑ 1.41
Running avg · Nov 2008 → Apr 2026
- 9 “The story delivers a fantastic blend of fantasy and romance alongside unquestionably outstanding art and great sound design, particularly the opening song I absolutely love, while Lydia stands out...”
- 8 “I really really liked the story for its clear goal of becoming the Earl-King and the 1880s Queen Victoria era setting, enjoyed the beautiful and delicate art, and loved that the main male lead is a...”
- 10 “This anime is definitely one of the better ones I've seen at depicting romance. It's realistic, as the FMC is hesitant to accept his feelings (real or not), and her reactions aren't...”
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A Tv Production · Fall 2008
Artland.- Format 12 × 25′ eps × min
- Total runtime 5h 00m all episodes
- Aired Sep 2008 – Dec 2008 Fall 2008
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-3700 catalog
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- Discotek Media Licensor