Eccentric prince and wannabe adventurer Muscat Tyler embarks on a secret tour of his vast empire, accompanied by two of the galaxy’s strongest fighters: Ruu, a powerful young elf, and K.K., a mech-clad rogue. A crash-landing puts the newly formed group on the trail of a historic treasure on a strange planet, testing their abilities — and their patience for each other.
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn mecha that looks like it could actually fall apart.
Acting
Kazuki Yao's K.K. is somehow the most relatable gremlin.
Director
Junichi Sakata
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Elf 17 was a one-shot OVA based on an unfinished manga, which explains the 'what's the plot?' energy.
This dropped during the 1987 OVA boom when studios would animate literally anything—quality control not included.
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