Those Who Hunt Elves


Those Who Hunt Elves is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yu Yagami. The plot revolves around three travellers, the eponymous "Elf Hunters", and the elven sorceress Mistress Celcia. The anime was released in North America on VHS and DVD by ADV Films and later re-released by Sentai Filmworks.
On June 12, 2015, the Chinese Ministry of Culture listed Those Who Hunt Elves among 38 anime and manga titles banned in China.

Plot

Elf Hunters seek five spell fragments that have been placed on the skin of elves, similar to tattoos, throughout the magical world they have been transported to. When they find them, they will be able to return to Japan.
The Elf Hunters travel by means of a Type 74 tank, which has been transported to the magical world with them.
The reaction of various elves as the team attempts to strip them naked is a primary basis for much of the show's humour, and are more ridiculous than risqué. The series is also known for breaking the fourth wall, mostly from Junpei.

Characters

Elf Hunters

;Junpei Ryuzouji
;Ritsuko Inoue
;Airi Komiyama
;Mistress Celcia Marie Claire
;Mihke
;Pichi

Supporting

;Annette
;Einal
;Beenal
;Emily
;Andy
;Bronco
;Hammerhead
;Gabriella
;Dihal
;Rapier
;Sister Romina
;Emmy
;Pierre
;Colleena
;Grace
;Milliea
;Milliea's Grandfather
;Judge
;Magistrate
;Rosa
;Lana
;Nancy
;Dr. Bruno
;Beano
;Mr. Tomato
;Lilia
;Mr. Wolf
;Grandma
;Elven Hunters
;Pulana
;The Friskers:
There are several Father Christmases in the world in which Elf Hunters find themselves, including Satan, Infomercial and Salary Man Santas, as well as several female Santas – including Annette. There is also a Dog Santa.
;Regina
;Mayor of Treetown
;Bizarre
;Legendary Sorcerer

Media

Manga

The manga was written and illustrated by Yu Yagami. It was serialized by MediaWorks in the manga magazine Dengeki Comic Gao! from June 1995 to
March 2003, and collected in 21 bound volumes. It is licensed in English by ADV Manga, with only the first seven volumes published in English in 2004, before the series went on indefinite hiatus. ADV's website makes no mention of the series in manga form, so it is unlikely the series will be continued.

Anime

Two anime series were created. Both were animated by Group TAC and produced by Amuse, Inc., while the second was also produced by Project E2. Both series were licensed by ADV Films, who released as 4 DVDs. In 2009, Sentai Filmworks had released the series in a complete collection set.

Music

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