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Princess Tutu
Synopsis: In a fairy tale come to life, the clumsy, sweet and kind (Japanese for "duck") Ahiru seems an unlikely protagonist. In fact, Ahiru is as magical as the talking and crocodile cats that inhabit your city - because Ahiru is really a duck! Transformed by the mysterious Drosselmeyer into a human girl, Ahiru soon learns the reason for her existence. Using his egg-shaped magical pendant, Ahiru can turn into a beautiful, talented Ballet dancer whose dances alleviate people of turbulence in their hearts. With his new skill, Ahiru accepts the challenge of collecting the lost fragments of his prince's heart, he had long destroyed her to seal a crow for evil for all eternity.
Princess Tutu is a story of heroes and her fight against fate. Your beliefs, your feelings, and finally your actions will determine if this fairy tale can reach your "happily ever after."
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Information
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Anime Names
- Anime Name: Princess Tutu
- Anime Name in Japanese: プリンセスチュチュ
- Anime Name in English: Princess Tutu
- Other names: Tutu
Production information
- Producers: Memory-Tech, GANSIS, Marvelous AQL
- Licensors: ADV Films, Sentai Filmworks
- Studios: Hal Film Maker
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 38
- Date: August 16, 2002 - May 23, 2003 - Fridays in 2030 (JST)
- Genres: Comedy, drama, fantasy, mystery, romance
- Subjects: Mahou shoujo, performing arts
- Target: Shoujo
Anime Reviews
- note: 8.121
- Popularity: 61035
Video Trailer/Opening
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Curiosities
Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Princess Tutu":
- The anime is inspired by the fairy tale "The Swan Lake" and the classical music of Tchaikovsky.
- Princess Tutu's original story was created by Ikuko Itoh as a manga, but was eventually adapted to anime.
- The anime is known for its unique mix of fairytale elements, classic dance and drama.
- The main character, Ahiru, is a paw that turns into a girl to help find the fragments of Prince Mytho's heart.
- The anime was originally shown in Japan in 2002 and was broadcast in several countries, including the United States and Brazil.
- The anime was suitable for several awards, including the Tokyo Anime Award and the Grand Prix Anime.
- The anime soundtrack features several famous classic songs, including "The Dance of Sugar Fairy" The Nutcracker.
- The anime has a manga sequel titled "Princess Tutu: The Legend of the Prince and the Raven", which continues the story after the end of the anime.
- The anime is known for its detailed and beautiful animation, especially in the dance scenes.
- The anime has a strong message about the importance of empathy and compassion, and how these qualities can help cure party hearts.
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Main Characters
Below is the main characters of: "Princess Tutu"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character:
- Ahiru/Princess Tutu (Nanae Katou) - A paw that turns into a magic dancer to help find the heart fragments of Prince Mytho.
- FAKIR (Yuuichi Nakamura) - A dance student who becomes the writer of the story Ahiru is living.
- MYTHO (Kouki Miyata) - The prince who had his heart broken in fragments and now needs to recover them to become complete again.
- Rue/Kraehe (Yuko Sasaki) - A mysterious girl who is also behind Mytho's heart fragments and has a Fakir connection.
- Author (Takumi Yamazaki) - The creator of the story being told and has an important role in the plot.
Summary and events
- The story begins with a writer named Drosselmeyer who creates a story about a prince who lost his heart and became a duck.
- The story comes true when a young duck named Ahiru is transformed into a girl to help the prince.
- Ahiru discovers that she can become a magic dancer called Princess Tutu.
- The prince, now known as Mytho, is being controlled by a malignant entity called Corvo.
- Ahiru and his friends try to recover the fragments of Mytho's heart to release him from Crow's control.
- They discover that the only way to defeat Corvo is to sacrifice the very life of Princess Tutu.
- Ahiru decides to sacrifice to save Mytho and all his friends.
- In the end, Drosselmeyer appears and reveals that everything was part of his story and that Ahiru and Mytho are destined to stay together forever.
What happens in the end?
At the end of Princess Tutu, Ahiru, the protagonist, discovers that she is actually a princess of a magical kingdom and that her real name is Mytho. She also discovers that her love for Mytho is what gives her the ability to turn into a magic dancer, the Princess Tutu. Ahiru then uses his powers to help Mytho recover his lost emotions and defeat the story villain, Drosselmeyer. In the end, Ahiru sacrifices his own existence to save Mytho and the magical world, but is rewarded with a new life as an ordinary girl.Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials
See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Princess Tutu
- Princess Tutu: Mayu no Bouken (Game Boy Color)
- Princess Tutu: Kinkan no Dance Graffiti (PlayStation 2)
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Meaning of Princess Tutu
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プリンセスチュチュ
- プリンセス (Purinsesu) - Princess
- チュチュ (chayote) - Kiss sound
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EXTERNAL LINKS
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- Official Website: http://web.archive.org/web/20070615122213/www.kids-station.com/minisite/tokushu/princess/
- MyAnimeList: https://myanimelist.net/anime/721