Overview
A fairy (妖精, yōsei / フェアリー, fearī) is a humanoid species of varying height, typically (but not always) spouting insect-like wings, pointy ears, and/or magic powers. They are most commonly found in forests or similar places, with many of them living in fairy villages.
Media with Fairies in Prominent Roles
- Disney Fairies
- Winx
- W.I.T.C.H.
- Rilu Rilu Fairilu
- Megami Tensei (Megaten, Shin Megami Tensei)
- Aura Battler Dunbine
- Panel de Pon
- Touhou
- Miitopia
- Sonic Shuffle
Related Illustrations
Related Articles
- Magical Girl (Some Western fairy franchises are also in that category)
- Witch
- Young Witch
- Witchification
- Toei Magical Girl Series
Alternative Names
- Pixie
- Faerie
- Fae
- Elf (Usually treated as a separate species that are wingless and almost always human-sized)
External Links
English
Japanese
妖精とは (ヨウセイとは) [単語記事] - ニコニコ大百科 (NicoNico Encyclopedia)
