Princess Tutu
In a fairy tale come to life, the clumsy, sweet, and gentle Ahiru (Japanese for 'duck') seems like an unlikely protagonist. In reality, Ahiru is just as magical as the talking cats and crocodiles that inhabit her town - for Ahiru really is a duck! Transformed by the mysterious Drosselmeyer into a human girl, Ahiru soon learns the reason for her existence. Using her magical egg-shaped pendant, Ahiru can transform into Princess Tutu - a beautiful and talented ballet dancer whose dances relieve people of the turmoil in their hearts. With her newfound ability, Ahiru accepts the challenge of collecting the lost shards of her prince's heart, for long ago he had shattered it in order to seal an evil raven away for all eternity.
Princess Tutu is a tale of heroes and their struggle against fate. Their beliefs, their feelings, and ultimately their actions will determine whether this fairy tale can reach its "happily ever after."
Note: Princess Tutu aired in two parts. The first part included 13 25-minute-long episodes, while the second part consisted of 24 12-minute-long episodes with a 25-minute-long final episode for a total of 38 episodes.
In a fairy tale come to life, the clumsy, sweet, and gentle Ahiru (Japanese for 'duck') seems like an unlikely protagonist. In reality, Ahiru is just as magical as the talking cats and crocodiles that inhabit her town - for Ahiru really is a duck! Transformed by the mysterious Drosselmeyer into a human girl, Ahiru soon learns the reason for her existence. Using her magical egg-shaped pendant, Ahiru can transform into Princess Tutu - a beautiful and talented ballet dancer whose dances relieve people of the turmoil in their hearts. With her newfound ability, Ahiru accepts the challenge of collecting the lost shards of her prince's heart, for long ago he had shattered it in order to seal an evil raven away for all eternity.
Princess Tutu is a tale of heroes and their struggle against fate. Their beliefs, their feelings, and ultimately their actions will determine whether this fairy tale can reach its "happily ever after."
Note: Princess Tutu aired in two parts. The first part included 13 25-minute-long episodes, while the second part consisted of 24 12-minute-long episodes with a 25-minute-long final episode for a total of 38 episodes.
In a fairy tale come to life, the clumsy, sweet, and gentle Ahiru (Japanese for 'duck') seems like an unlikely protagonist. In reality, Ahiru is just as magical as the talking cats and crocodiles that inhabit her town - for Ahiru really is a duck! Transformed by the mysterious Drosselmeyer into a human girl, Ahiru soon learns the reason for her existence. Using her magical egg-shaped pendant, Ahiru can transform into Princess Tutu - a beautiful and talented ballet dancer whose dances relieve people of the turmoil in their hearts. With her newfound ability, Ahiru accepts the challenge of collecting the lost shards of her prince's heart, for long ago he had shattered it in order to seal an evil raven away for all eternity.
Princess Tutu is a tale of heroes and their struggle against fate. Their beliefs, their feelings, and ultimately their actions will determine whether this fairy tale can reach its "happily ever after."
Note: Princess Tutu aired in two parts. The first part included 13 25-minute-long episodes, while the second part consisted of 24 12-minute-long episodes with a 25-minute-long final episode for a total of 38 episodes.
Format
TV
Episodes
38
Episode Duration
16 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votes"What if I'm just a character in someone's story?". Life's dancing Pas de Deux
A true masterpiece that revels in defying expectations.
Elegance and beauty portrayed in this Magical Girl classic for any who love ballet and classical music.
- 91
The best Mahou Shoujo I have ever seen, Princess Tutu almost made me reconsider my opinion on it's entire genre.
Status Distribution
Current
5%·2,011
Planning
51%·22,814
Paused
4%·1,856
Dropped
2%·1,004
Completed
38%·16,876
Score Distribution
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Recommendations
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Relations
Ballet96%Fairy Tale96%Dancing95%Henshin85%Female Protagonist80%Shounen79%Boarding School79%Kuudere79%Anthropomorphism76%Magic75%Shapeshifting75%Heterosexual68%Love Triangle67%Surreal Comedy66%Animals63%Foreign58%School54%Episodic53%Tsundere50%Ensemble Cast20%School Club20%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Princess Tutu have?
Princess Tutu has 38 episodes.
Is Princess Tutu finished?
As of now, Princess Tutu has finished.
When did Princess Tutu air?
Princess Tutu aired from August 16, 2002 to May 23, 2003.
What kind of show is Princess Tutu?
Princess Tutu is a TV series with episodes around 16 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did Princess Tutu premiere?
Princess Tutu premiered in Summer 2002.