Fairy King (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film
Released in 1988, Fairy King is a fantasy, animation and romance film directed by Katsuhisa Yamada, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Fairy King stars Yuji Mitsuya as Jack (voice), Yoshino Takamori as Elizabeth (voice), Asami Mukaidono as Harpy (voice) and Masashi Hironaka as Ihika (voice), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fairy King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fairy King tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fairy King (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fairy King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Fairy King?
- Fairy King stars Yuji Mitsuya, Yoshino Takamori, Asami Mukaidono, Masashi Hironaka and Kei Tomiyama.
- When was Fairy King released?
- Fairy King was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.