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The Mystic Archives of Dantalian

The Mystic Archives of Dantalian

Don't judge a phantom by it's cover

TV-MA2011•25m•6.6/10
AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureMystery

Ratings

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6.6/10(27)

Six months ago, Lord Hugh Disward (Huey), lost his eccentric grandfather, Wes. To inherit Wes's estate, Huey must take guardianship over the 'Mystic Archives of Dantalian' that contains forbidden knowledge and a mysterious girl called Dalian. Dalian and Huey begin an unlikely partnership as they solve mysteries caused by Phantom Books.

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Production

GAINAX, Dwango, KADOKAWA, TV Tokyo, THE KLOCKWORX, NTT Docomo

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 16, 2011

Last Aired

October 1, 2011

Networks

TV Tokyo

Created By

Gakuto Mikumo

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Turn-up Book
E1
Turn-up Book
Air date: 2011-07-16
Huey arrives at his late grandfather's estate to discover a young girl among his grandfather's library. Dalian and him are invited to the Conrad estate to find everyone to be slaughtered and the estate to be in shambles.
Book of Fetus
E2
Book of Fetus
Air date: 2011-07-23
Huey's grandfather was commissioned to appraise books of the late grandfather of Estella Lilbarn, however, they soon discover that a string of mysterious murders have been occurring on the estate.
Book of Wisdom / Queen of the Night
E3
Book of Wisdom / Queen of the Night
Air date: 2011-07-30
There is once again more trouble with a phantom book, but it seems that this time will be a lot different from the usual "trouble".
Book of Soul Exchange
E4
Book of Soul Exchange
Air date: 2011-08-06
Huey and Dalian have received a letter asking them to save an old friend of Huey's deceased grandfather from a mysterious book.
The Magician's Daughter
E5
The Magician's Daughter
Air date: 2011-08-13
This time Huey doesn't receive a request to destroy a book, but he is asked to lend one, what is this all about?
Libricide
E6
Libricide
Air date: 2011-08-20
We follow the characters of Hal and Fem as they investigate a strange town that was devastated by the war. Everything seems too lively for a city that should be in ruin.
Parfumer
E7
Parfumer
Air date: 2011-08-27
Huey and Dalian meet a strange perfumer who creates perfumes with the knowledge of a phantom book.
Book of Equivalence / Book of Relationship
E8
Book of Equivalence / Book of Relationship
Air date: 2011-09-03
Huey’s friends get in all sorts of trouble with Phantom Books.
Book of Twilight
E9
Book of Twilight
Air date: 2011-09-10
Some Insects are attacking the village, but hopefully Dalian and Huey are there to rescue the habitants of this world.
Phantom Score
E10
Phantom Score
Air date: 2011-09-17
Huey and Dalian meet an odd lady who plays the violin like no other and the sound of her work makes everyone around her happy. But the song she plays turn out to be a phantom score.
Bibliotheca Razielis Archangeli
E11
Bibliotheca Razielis Archangeli
Air date: 2011-09-24
We take a look at the past to understand the life of Huey before he met Dalian.
Song for the Unwritten Future
E12
Song for the Unwritten Future
Air date: 2011-10-01
Zombies are running around in London, it is time for Huey and Dalian to figure out who is playing with the undead and to stop them permanently.

Cast

Miyuki Sawashiro

Miyuki Sawashiro

Dalian (voice)

Daisuke Ono

Daisuke Ono

Hugh Anthony Disward (voice)

Kana Hanazawa

Kana Hanazawa

Young Hugh Anthony Disward (voice)

Masayuki Katou

Masayuki Katou

Hal Kamhout (voice)

Ami Koshimizu

Ami Koshimizu

Flamberge (voice)

Go Shinomiya

Go Shinomiya

Professor (voice)

Sayuri Yahagi

Sayuri Yahagi

Rasiel (voice)

Mamiko Noto

Mamiko Noto

Camilla Sauer Keynes (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai

Takahiro Sakurai

Armand Jeremiah (voice)

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