Princess Principal

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  • TV-MA
  • 2017
  • 1 Season
  • 7.4  (712)

Princess Principal is an anime series that follows a group of five girls who live in the fictional kingdom of Albion, an industrialized empire where science and technology have advanced in a very short span of time. The action takes place in an alternate version of London, where the city's underground tunnels have been transformed into a massive steampunkish technology that features flying vehicles and advanced weaponry.

The show introduces us to Princess Charlotte, a young girl with a significant role in the kingdom but is kept hidden for safety purposes. Ange, a former thief and spy, deceived their way into becoming the princess's tutor to get close to her and retrieve classified documents. Ange also works for the mysterious organization known as "Dorothy," a group of spies dedicated to espionage and sabotage of the Albion government.

The princess's safety is of utmost importance as she is the key to maintaining order in the kingdom; this is where Ange and the other girls come in. The five girls all attend Sainte Marguerite Academy, a prestigious school for noble ladies where they are tasked with going on secret missions for Dorothy. Ange's squad includes the skilled Weiss, a veteran spy, the tech-savvy Chise, the athletic and quick-witted Dorothy, and the calm and collected Beatrice, who handles the squad's intelligence.

The anime's narrative interweaves between the missions Ange and her team undertake for Dorothy and the backgrounds of each squad member, giving a deeper look into their motivations and personalities. The show focuses on the personal struggles of each girl as they use deception, subterfuge, and espionage to accomplish their goals. Their team dynamic is dynamic and develops as they go on missions and learn to trust and rely on one another.

Princess Principal is an anime that skillfully delivers moments of intense action, thrilling espionage activities, and genuinely emotional moments with a hint of humor sprinkled throughout to lighten the mood. The show successfully blends the individual story arcs of each girl with the overarching story of the kingdom of Albion.

The animation quality of Princess Principal is breathtakingly gorgeous, especially in the critically acclaimed rooftop chase scene in Episode One. The show's fantastic visual style is complemented by an equally stunning soundtrack composed by Yuki Kajiura. The opening theme "The Other Side of the Wall" and the ending theme "A Page of My Story" are sung by the leading cast members and fit perfectly with the anime's vibe.

The voice acting performances of Ayaka Imamura (Ange), Akira Sekine (Princess Charlotte), Patricia Duran (Dorothy), Nozomi Furuki (Weiss), Rika Abe (Chise), and Yō Taichi (Beatrice) in the Japanese version are notably superb, delivering believable and consistent character portrayals.

In conclusion, Princess Principal is a must-watch anime for fans of spy-thrillers, action, and steampunk genres. It's a fantastic series that features excellent storytelling, great character development, stunning animation, and top-notch voice acting. The show's unique premise and execution make it a standout title that distinguishes itself from other anime in its genre.

Princess Principal is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between July 9, 2017 and on Anime Strike

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Fall of the Wall
12. Fall of the Wall
September 24, 2017
With time against her, Ange will stop at nothing until she has the princess next to her. Will she be too late to save her?
Humble Double
11. Humble Double
September 17, 2017
Ange must now fulfill her newest orders: assassinate the princess. With outside forces starting to make their move, what will happen to the Princess and Ange?
Comfort Comrade
10. Comfort Comrade
September 10, 2017
Control gives Ange and Dorothy a new assignment along with an old acquaintance. Unfortunately, old memories arise that can't be swept away.
Pell-mell Duel
9. Pell-mell Duel
September 3, 2017
Chise writes to her sister about her life in the Kingdom of Albion, and how she struggles to adapt to their customs but the girls try their best to make Chise feel at home.
Ripper Dipper
8. Ripper Dipper
August 27, 2017
As Ange is painting, she is reminded of the first time she met the princess. With fiction and reality clashing, Ange questions herself.
Loudly Laundry
7. Loudly Laundry
August 20, 2017
The girls have their next assignment, and they must infiltrate a laundry mill to find a deadly weapon. In the mill, they catch a glimpse of the workers' conditions.
Rouge Morgue
6. Rouge Morgue
August 13, 2017
Dorothy must take a case that involves her father, to retrieve a something from a dead body at his morgue. Does this bring them back closer together?
Bullet  Blade's Ballad
5. Bullet Blade's Ballad
August 6, 2017
The Princess must host Lord Horikawa during his time in the Kingdom of Albion. Only to be met with assassination attempts directed towards them both!
Roaming Pigeons
4. Roaming Pigeons
July 30, 2017
The girls are sent to retrieve a certain prototype from the Kingdom. In the meantime, Dorothy must keep a close eye on a friend.
Vice Voice
3. Vice Voice
July 23, 2017
The connection between Ange and the princess comes to light, and the girls discover Beatrice's extraordinary talents.
Dancy Conspiracy
2. Dancy Conspiracy
July 16, 2017
Ange has just transferred into Queen's Mayfaire Academy, and she's on a mission to recruit the Princess. The only thing standing in her way is the Princess' agenda.
Wired Liar
1. Wired Liar
July 9, 2017
In the world of spies, Ange works in the shadows but is suddenly moved when Eric makes a heartbreaking plea. Will Ange believe him?
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Where to Watch Princess Principal
Princess Principal is available for streaming on the Anime Strike website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Princess Principal on demand at Amazon Prime.
  • Premiere Date
    July 9, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (712)