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Is Those Who Hunt Elves Finished? Everything You Need to Know Before Watching

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Welcome to the World of Elf Hunting
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If you are looking for a fantasy adventure with a very specific twist, Those Who Hunt Elves (also known as Elf o Karu Mono-tachi) is a unique title to consider. The story follows three Japanese citizens—Ritsko, a school girl with a passion for tanks; Junpei, a martial arts expert; and Airi, a famous actress—who find themselves trapped in a magical world.

To find their way home, they must team up with a mage named Celcia and utilize a T-74 tank to hunt down five spell fragments located within the bodies of five elves. It is a wild blend of magic, comedy, and armored warfare.

If you’re ready to dive in, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.

Is Those Who Hunt Elves Finished?
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When asking if the anime is “finished,” the answer depends on how much of the story you want to consume. The anime adaptation consists of an original series and a direct sequel. If you watch both anime entries, you will experience a significant portion of the adventure.

However, the story extends beyond the screen. The original manga serves as the source material, and there is a later manga sequel titled Those Who Hunt Elves Returns. For those who want the complete narrative arc and all the developments involving Ritsko and her tank, the anime alone may not be enough. To get the full experience, you should buy the manga to fill in the gaps and see where the story goes after the animation ends.

Who Should Watch This Anime?
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Those Who Hunt Elves is best suited for viewers who enjoy:

  • Absurdist Comedy: The juxtaposition of a modern T-74 tank in a high-fantasy world provides a lot of the show’s charm.
  • Classic Fantasy Adventure: It hits the familiar beats of questing and magic while subverting them with its cast of characters.
  • Other-World Tropes: If you enjoy stories about people from Earth navigating strange new dimensions, this is a great pick.

Whether you are here for the magic or the military hardware, there is plenty of merchandise available for fans of the series.

Recommended Watch and Read Order#

Navigating the releases for this series is straightforward, but the path changes depending on whether you are a casual viewer or a completionist. You can refer to the relationship tree on this page for a visual guide to these connections.

Release Order
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If you want to experience the series as it was originally released to the public:

  1. Those Who Hunt Elves (Anime)
  2. Those Who Hunt Elves 2 (Anime)

Completionist Order
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For those who want every single detail, we recommend following the chronological progression of the story across all media:

  1. Those Who Hunt Elves (Manga)
  2. Those Who Hunt Elves (Anime)
  3. Those Who Hunt Elves 2 (Anime)
  4. Those Who Hunt Elves Returns (Manga)

The “Source Material” Path
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If you don’t mind reading and want the most comprehensive version of the plot, start with the original manga and move directly into the Those Who Hunt Elves Returns manga, using the anime as a visual supplement to the journey.

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Those Who Hunt Elves • manga • 1995-06
  └─(adaptation)→  Those Who Hunt Elves • anime • 1996-10-04 to 1996-12-19
   └─(sequel)→   Those Who Hunt Elves 2 • anime • 1997-10-02 to 1997-12-18
  └─(sequel)→  Those Who Hunt Elves Returns • manga • 2007-09-27 to 2008-01-26 (serialized in Monthly Dengeki Comic GAO!)

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