Elf 17 (1987) OVA | Region-Free (Blu-Ray) | English Subtitles

1:1 of JPN Blu-Ray with English Subtitles added.

Title: Elf 17 (1987)

Genre:
Animation, Action, Science Fiction, Comedy

Plot Synopsis:
Eccentric prince Muscat Tyler dreams of escaping the responsibilities of royalty to explore the galaxy. Setting out on a secret adventure, he is joined by Ruu, a powerful young elf, and K.K., a mech-suited rogue. After crash-landing on a mysterious planet, the unlikely trio find themselves searching for a legendary treasure while facing dangerous enemies and learning to work together.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Junichi Sakata
• Writers: Toshimitsu Suzuki, Sukehiro Tomita
• Cast:
  • Akira Kamiya as Muscat Tyler
  • Kazuki Yao as K.K.
  • Yūji Mikimoto as Hawk
  • Chieko Honda as Ruu

IMDb: Elf 17 (1987)

Reviews from Letterboxd

1. CinemaVoid — ★★★★
   “That time when Legolas had a daughter with One-Punch Man.”
2. Darren Scanlon — ★★★★
   “A fun little sci-fi OVA with charming characters and energetic animation.”
3. Mondo Digital — ★★★½
   “An enjoyable slice of late ’80s anime packed into a brisk half hour.”
4. M. Ashraf — ★★★★
   “Short, silly, and full of colorful space adventure.”
5. Nick — ★★★½
   “A forgotten little gem from Toei’s OVA catalog.”

Meta Description:
A fast-paced sci-fi anime OVA from 1987, Elf 17 follows an adventurous prince and his unlikely companions as they journey across the galaxy in search of legendary treasure while encountering danger, humor, and unforgettable worlds.