Ellcia English Sub & Dub

About Ellcia

Here is what Ellcia (幻想叙譚エルシア) is about, retold in plain terms: an adventure and fantasy anime by J.C.STAFF (1992). What the story covers: The Sacred Book of the land of Eija has been rediscovered and with it the legends of a mysterious and all mighty ship. Now Princess Crystal of Megaronia has set forth on a quest to recover the ship and its ultimate weaponry.

Another thread: All that stands between her and total domination of the world is a small group of piratical misfits. Swords, sorcery and technology blend to form a mesmerizing tale of Good vs. Evil in Ellcia.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Narrator (Ikuya Sawaki) and Funk (Wataru Takagi) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. At 4 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with J.C.STAFF, which means the visual identity of Ellcia follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.0/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Ikuya Sawaki voicing Narrator gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1992, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.