Ys (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 1989, Ys is an action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and animation series.
What it’s about. Adol Christin, a young man from the mainland, sails to the besieged land of Esteria in search of adventure. Esteria is being overrun by beasts under the control of the evil priest Dark Fact, and the people of the land are running out of time. However, there is a prophecy that tells of a hero from another land who will come to save Esteria -- and his name would be Adol Christen.
Who’s in it. Ys stars Takeshi Kusao as Adol Christin (voice), Chieko Honda as Lea (voice), Minami Takayama as Feena (voice) and Daisuke Gori as Norton (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Ys 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 Ys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ys 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 Ys (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ys worth watching?
- Ys holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ys?
- Ys stars Takeshi Kusao, Chieko Honda, Minami Takayama, Daisuke Gori and Hitoshi Horimoto.
- When was Ys released?
- Ys was released in 1989.