Last Exile (2003)

A sweeping steampunk anime adventure set among warring nations, magnificent airships, and the skies that connect them all.

Last Exile - Series Information

  • Original Title: LAST EXILE
  • First Air Year: 2003
  • Last Air Year: 2012
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
  • Content Rating (US): TV-PG
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 26 minutes
  • Number of Seasons: 2
  • Number of Episodes: 47
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: Japanese
  • Spoken Languages: Japanese, English
  • First Air Date: April 7, 2003 (United States - TV-PG), April 7, 2003 (Canada - 14+), April 7, 2003 (Germany - 12), April 7, 2003 (France - 16), April 7, 2003 (Australia - M), April 7, 2003 (Mexico - B-15), April 7, 2003 (Spain - 16), April 7, 2003 (South Korea - 12)
  • Networks: TV Tokyo
  • Production Companies: GONZO, Victor Entertainment, GDH
  • Production Countries: Japan
  • Alternative Titles: 最终流放 -银翼之法姆- (CN), 长空浪族 (HK), Ласт Екзайл (UA), Last Exile (JP) (US), Изгнанник (RU), ラストエグザイル (JP)

Last Exile - Plot

A richly romantic action-adventure fantasy, set in a world where retro-futuristic vehicles permeate the skies. Against this lavish background are the lives of young and heroic van ship sky porters - Claus and Lavie - who are forced to take on the mission to deliver a mysterious girl, Alvis, to the battle ship Silvana. Before they know it, they become entangled in an aerial adventure between two countries gripped in an eternal war of magnificent air battleships.

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Last Exile - Cast & Crew

Main Cast

  • Junko Noda as Dio Eraclea (voice)
  • Wakana Yamazaki as Sophia Forrester (voice)
  • Natsuko Kuwatani as Alister Agrew (voice)
  • Eri Kitamura as Tatiana Wisla (voice)
  • Michiko Neya as Delphine Eraclea (voice)
  • Chiwa Saito as Lavie Head (voice)
  • Mayumi Asano as Claus Valca (voice)
  • Tomoe Hanba as Lucciola (voice)
  • Toshiyuki Morikawa as Alex Row (voice)
  • Shin-ichiro Miki as Mulin Shetland (voice)

Writers

  • Koichi Chigira
  • Kiyoko Yoshimura
  • Atsuhiro Tomioka
  • Shuuichi Kouyama
  • Tomohiro Yamashita

Last Exile - FAQs

What is Last Exile about?

Last Exile is a retro-futuristic anime set in a world of airships and aerial warfare. Young van ship pilots Claus and Lavie are tasked with delivering a mysterious girl named Alvis to the battleship Silvana, drawing them into a sweeping conflict between two warring nations.

Where can you stream Last Exile?

Last Exile is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video. For a full and up-to-date list of streaming options in your region, check JustWatch.

How many seasons does Last Exile have?

Last Exile has two main seasons. Season 1 consists of 26 episodes, while Season 2, subtitled Fam The Silver Wing, contains 21 episodes. There are also 3 special episodes collected under Season 0, bringing the total episode count to 47.

Is Last Exile worth watching for anime fans?

Last Exile is widely regarded as a standout early-2000s anime. Its richly detailed steampunk world, compelling aerial battles, and emotionally resonant characters earned it strong critical praise. Fans of adventure anime with atmospheric world-building and a distinctive retro-futuristic aesthetic tend to find it highly rewarding.

When did Last Exile first air?

Last Exile first aired on April 7, 2003, on TV Tokyo in Japan. The series was later licensed and broadcast internationally, reaching audiences in the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Australia, and several other countries with the same original air date.

What is the content rating for Last Exile?

Last Exile carries a TV-PG content rating in the United States, making it suitable for general audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger viewers. International ratings vary by country, including 14+ in Canada, 12 in Germany, and M in Australia.

Who are the main voice actors in Last Exile?

The main voice cast of Last Exile includes Mayumi Asano as Claus Valca, Chiwa Saito as Lavie Head, Toshiyuki Morikawa as Alex Row, Michiko Neya as Delphine Eraclea, Junko Noda as Dio Eraclea, and Wakana Yamazaki as Sophia Forrester, among others.

What anime are similar to Last Exile?

Fans of Last Exile may also enjoy Planetes (2003) for its sci-fi depth and character-driven storytelling, or Gungrave (2003) for its similarly cinematic tone. Rurouni Kenshin (1996) and Hikaru no Go (2001) are also recommended for viewers who appreciate richly crafted anime narratives.

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