Fafner (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 2004, Fafner is a sci-fi & fantasy, animation, war & politics and drama series.
What it’s about. Tatsumiyajima is the central island in the middle of a small cluster of islands, in a sleepy backwater of the Japanese isles. Not much happens there, and the island's young people go to school knowing that their lives are likely to remain peaceful and undisturbed. Or so they have been taught...but the truth is different. The fate of mankind is on the line, and Tatsumiyajima is the last line of defense against a hostile and incomprehensible enemy. At the center of it all, fighting for Humanity's continued existence, is the giant robot Fafner, the dragon that guards this final treasure of mankind.
Who’s in it. Fafner stars Marika Matsumoto as Toomi Maya (voice), Kohei Kiyasu as Minashiro Soushi (voice), Satomi Arai as Kaname Sakura (voice) and Sanae Kobayashi as Hazama Kanon (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Fafner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fafner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fafner tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fafner (2004)?
- In US, Fafner is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fafner worth watching?
- Fafner holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, animation, war & politics and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fafner?
- Fafner stars Marika Matsumoto, Kohei Kiyasu, Satomi Arai, Sanae Kobayashi and Minoru Shiraishi.
- When was Fafner released?
- Fafner was released in 2004.