Arc the Lad (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 1999, Arc the Lad is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy, drama and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. For years, a clandestine organization known as White House has experimented in transforming adults and children into mutants known as Chimeras. Young Elk, master of the spirit of flame, has managed to escape and transform himself into an up-and-coming member of the Hunter's Guild, tracking down targets for money. Following a hunt involving a crazed hijacker on the run from White House, Elk meets Lieza, herself an escapee from a village attacked by White House and master of the docile dog-monster Pandit. Following the incident, Elk devotes himself to uncovering the motive behind it, and exacting revenge on the rouge known as Arc, who ostensibly led the attack on Elk's village and killed the young man's parents.
Who’s in it. Arc the Lad stars Masuo Amada, Hiroshi Iwasaki, Hiro Yuuki and Daisuke Namikawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Arc the Lad has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arc the Lad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arc the Lad 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 Arc the Lad (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arc the Lad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Arc the Lad worth watching?
- Arc the Lad holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, sci-fi & fantasy, drama and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Arc the Lad?
- Arc the Lad stars Masuo Amada, Hiroshi Iwasaki, Hiro Yuuki, Daisuke Namikawa and Yui Horie.
- When was Arc the Lad released?
- Arc the Lad was released in 1999.