In April 2006, Funimation confirmed at Anime Expo that it had the rights to distribute Solty Rei.

[4] Produced by Gonzo and AIC, and directed by Yoshimasa Hiraike, Solty Rei was broadcast for 24 episodes on TV Asahi from October 7, 2005, to March 31, 2006.

[5] Megumi Hinata (under the name "meg rock") performed the opening theme "Clover",[6] while Tomoe Ohmi performed the ending themes "Float ~Sora no Kanata de~" (Float ～空の彼方で～, Furōto Sora no Kanata de) and "Return to Love".

[7][8] Madman Entertainment acquired the rights for distribution of the series in Australia and New Zealand, and released it on six DVD volumes between August 15, 2007 and January 23, 2008.

[15] Hyper comments that "Studio Gonzo are famous for using computer-generated elements along with their traditional cell animation, and this same technique is used fairly frequently on Solty Rei.