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Fairy King (1988)

7.019881h 0mJA
FantasyAnimationRomance

Directed by Katsuhisa Yamada

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 0m

Language

JA

Release

December 21, 1988

Director

Katsuhisa Yamada

Overview

Jack has moved to Hokkaido to get treatment for an illness, but he's lonely and unhappy. One night a man on a horse rides through his window to help him. For a reason he doesn't understand, Jack instantly knows the man's name and feels they've met somewhere before. The man, Cu Chulainn, tells Jack t...

Cast

Yuji Mitsuya

Yuji Mitsuya

Jack (voice)

Yoshino Takamori

Yoshino Takamori

Elizabeth (voice)

Asami Mukaidono

Asami Mukaidono

Harpy (voice)

Masashi Hironaka

Masashi Hironaka

Ihika (voice)

Kei Tomiyama

Kei Tomiyama

Kuufuurin (voice)

Mari Yokoo

Mari Yokoo

Marijeanne (voice)

Maya Okamoto

Maya Okamoto

Pook (voice)

Masako Ikeda

Masako Ikeda

Queen Mab (voice)

Naoko Watanabe

Naoko Watanabe

Sylphide (voice)

Yumiko Shibata

Yumiko Shibata

Yuuna (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Fairy King (1988), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Jack has moved to Hokkaido to get treatment for an illness, but he's lonely and unhappy. One night a man on a horse rides through his window to help him. For a reason he doesn't understand, Jack instantly knows the man's name and feels they've met somewhere before. The man, Cu Chulainn, tells Jack to open the moonlight shadow window, which leads him to Nymphidia, the world of Midsummer Night's Dream, whose inhabitants are waiting for a new Fairy King.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Fairy King. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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