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Apr 29, 2018 5:03 AM
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The Princess Principal Stage of Mission event held on Sunday has announced sequel movies for the original TV anime. The movie, in which the events will occur after final episode of the TV series, will be six parts in total and will premiere in Japanese theaters beginning next year.

Produced by studio Actas and Studio 3Hz, Princess Principal aired last summer for a total of 12 episodes. Additionally, the series launched a puzzle game for Android and iOS developed by showgate titled Princess Principal: Game of Mission last August. Spy-centered premise, the story revolves around five girls enrolled in the prestigious Queens May Fair School in London doing activities involving disguise, infiltration, car chase, and more. The Blu-ray disc for the event will be released on November 22, which will include the announcement preview for the sequel.

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Apr 29, 2018 5:08 AM
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I was about to start the TV series sometime soon so it's a pretty good surprise. The anime turned out to be quite popular in Japan than I thought it was after all so I wouldn't have been surprised by a sequel but 6 movies is quite something.
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And for what? What prevents them from making a normal second season, and not to repeat for Strike the Blood? I'm glad that the series will continue, but I'm frustrated with this format.

P.S The poster looks somewhat embarrassing, as if they wanted to draw the next yuri-ish Ange and the Princess, but got confused when they remembered about the other girls.
Apr 29, 2018 5:18 AM
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Great news, still i also don't see why not just make a new season rather than film
Apr 29, 2018 5:23 AM
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Actas. Hmm I see it's gonna be like GuP das finale.
Apr 29, 2018 5:26 AM
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This is the Actas life now.
Apr 29, 2018 5:27 AM
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At last a PriPri announcement, This must be the continuation as well as the conclusion of the coup de etat sliced into 6 parts
Apr 29, 2018 5:28 AM
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duhu1148 said:
Are they recap movies?


“6-part Sequel Movie”.

I can’t believe we’re getting more of this. I enjoyed the show immensely back in Summer ‘16, and hence I’m quite ecstatic to be seeing this news. Though, I’d be happier if it were to be a Season 2 rather than an unorthodox 6-part Sequel Movie but at least it’s a sequel and not recaps, so it’s better than nothing.
I hope to see for more announcements regarding the dates and et cetera in the near future.

I wonder what’s up lately with getting a flurry of sequels. I’m sure enjoying it, but I assume there’s some sort of reason behind it for sure.
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Apr 29, 2018 5:36 AM
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duhu1148 said:
Are they recap movies?


“6-part Sequel Movie”.

I can’t believe we’re getting more of this. I enjoyed the show immensely back in Summer ‘16, and hence I’m quite ecstatic to be seeing this news. Though, I’d be happier if it were to be a Season 2 rather than an unorthodox 6-part Sequel Movie but at least it’s a sequel and not recaps, so it’s better than nothing.
I hope to see for more announcements regarding the dates and et cetera in the near future.

I wonder what’s up lately with getting a flurry of sequels. I’m sure enjoying it, but I assume there’s some sort of reason behind it for sure.


Apparently, they have either too few successful new works, or a crisis of ideas. Because, I've never seen such a huge number of sequels \ original anime and a diversity of genres. In particular, this year there will be 2-3 "real" yuri and BL show, which has not happened for several years.
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RobertBobert said:
And for what? What prevents them from making a normal second season, and not to repeat for Strike the Blood? I'm glad that the series will continue, but I'm frustrated with this format.

P.S The poster looks somewhat embarrassing, as if they wanted to draw the next yuri-ish Ange and the Princess, but got confused when they remembered about the other girls.

a 50-60 minute slot at least, will allow for a much longer and more detailed mission to be shown with no restriction regarding to tv rules not to mention a much better quality
Apr 29, 2018 5:41 AM

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Six part sequel movie strikes me as a lot, especially if it's a standard 90 -120 minute movie. Feels more like an OVA to me, but if they are all actually movie length, it must of been popular in Japan at least.
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RobertBobert said:
And for what? What prevents them from making a normal second season, and not to repeat for Strike the Blood? I'm glad that the series will continue, but I'm frustrated with this format.

P.S The poster looks somewhat embarrassing, as if they wanted to draw the next yuri-ish Ange and the Princess, but got confused when they remembered about the other girls.

a 50-60 minute slot at least, will allow for a much longer and more detailed mission to be shown with no restriction regarding to tv rules not to mention a much better quality


But this will also require more financial costs for both production and marketing. And if Code Geass of the same author can easily cope with this, then PriPri has more modest capabilities.
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Six part sequel movie strikes me as a lot, especially if it's a standard 90 -120 minute movie. Feels more like an OVA to me, but if they are all actually movie length, it must of been popular in Japan at least.


They called it a "six-part film", so most likely they will be together as one long film.
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Good news, I did enjoy the show last Summer and the sales were decent so this getting a continuation isn't a big surprise.

It will probably have better visual quality too with the movie format.
Apr 29, 2018 6:15 AM
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RobertBobert said:
_MushiRock11_ said:


“6-part Sequel Movie”.

I can’t believe we’re getting more of this. I enjoyed the show immensely back in Summer ‘16, and hence I’m quite ecstatic to be seeing this news. Though, I’d be happier if it were to be a Season 2 rather than an unorthodox 6-part Sequel Movie but at least it’s a sequel and not recaps, so it’s better than nothing.
I hope to see for more announcements regarding the dates and et cetera in the near future.

I wonder what’s up lately with getting a flurry of sequels. I’m sure enjoying it, but I assume there’s some sort of reason behind it for sure.


Apparently, they have either too few successful new works, or a crisis of ideas. Because, I've never seen such a huge number of sequels original anime and a diversity of genres. In particular, this year there will be 2-3 "real" yuri and BL show, which has not happened for several years.


I’ve heard that the Japanese Studios, from the creator of Gintama, are on the verge of collapse too, and all these sequels that we see are simply just the last-minute final trump cards. I hate to admit it, but I can see that happening now.
That’s some interesting information you’ve got there too. I’m indeed seeing a lot more yuri and BL shows lately as well as Originals. I wonder if it really is leading up to the end of Japanese animations.
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_MushiRock11_ said:
RobertBobert said:


Apparently, they have either too few successful new works, or a crisis of ideas. Because, I've never seen such a huge number of sequels \ original anime and a diversity of genres. In particular, this year there will be 2-3 "real" yuri and BL show, which has not happened for several years.


I’ve heard that the Japanese Studios, from the creator of Gintama, are on the verge of collapse too, and all these sequels that we see are simply just the last-minute final trump cards. I hate to admit it, but I can see that happening now.


Well, I do not have such information, but the number of remakes and sequels really amazes. I seem to have returned again in 2002, when there were no films without number 2.
Apr 29, 2018 6:23 AM
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RobertBobert said:
_MushiRock11_ said:


I’ve heard that the Japanese Studios, from the creator of Gintama, are on the verge of collapse too, and all these sequels that we see are simply just the last-minute final trump cards. I hate to admit it, but I can see that happening now.


Well, I do not have such information, but the number of remakes and sequels really amazes. I seem to have returned again in 2002, when there were no films without number 2.


Yup, it sure amazed me too.
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Apr 29, 2018 6:34 AM
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Everyone salutes Bandai. Now they can sort those holes in the script. How nice.

This work itself was very obscure, for it was done at a time when Bandai was about to buy Actas. Someone said that Sunrise is about to collapse, I think that's bullshit; Bandai just bought Actas, so explain me: how does a studio of a production company about to collapse buy another studio?

I read the tweet from the president of Actas last year, in which he said that the collaboration with the 3hz studio would help the studio to assist them in finalizing Girls und Panzer. Seeing the 3hz studio work roster at the ANN I did not see any effective participation in the film, ie helping to cheer up. Presumably, 3hz when participating in the production of Princess Principal helped Bandai to buy the Minutes in secret. For me the series itself was made to cover up this fact, and not to actually 3hz aid in the production of Garupan.
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Amazing news really excited for it and it surely deserved it, although ye would have prefered a TV version but we will take a movie version aswell cuz in the end its better somethin then nothin. And from what we see lately it seems like making movies is worth it as in business wise probably gets them more money and exposure aswell.
Apr 29, 2018 6:56 AM

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SIX part? Fuck this lmao.

I don't watch as much anime as before...
Apr 29, 2018 7:06 AM
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Well it did need a sequel so that's nice but uhhhh this'll take forever to release all of
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Nice that we’re getting more PriPri. Too bad it’s gonna be movies that are gonna take literal years for the BD releases so that we can watch them, and then we’ll probably have to deal with fansubs.
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While i'm glad this original series is getting attention it deserve ... but 6 part movies series ? ... Well, i hope my grandsons and daughters will one day tell me how it all ended.
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RobertBobert said:
And for what? What prevents them from making a normal second season, and not to repeat for Strike the Blood? I'm glad that the series will continue, but I'm frustrated with this format.

P.S The poster looks somewhat embarrassing, as if they wanted to draw the next yuri-ish Ange and the Princess, but got confused when they remembered about the other girls.

Agree why go with Movies?
Maybe they think its more profitable?
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While i'm glad this original series is getting attention it deserve ... but 6 part movies series ? ... Well, i hope my grandsons and daughters will one day tell me how it all ended.
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6 movies , i just hope they doesnt go full retard and make 1 a year because that would be stupid
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Great news, still i also don't see why not just make a new season rather than film
more money from ticket sales and BD because fans are forced to pay if they want to watch it
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I'm sure this will end up like the 4th season of Jigoku Shoujo.
Apr 29, 2018 7:22 AM
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6-part sequel movie!? 6-PART SEQUEL MOVIE!?

Holy shit! Oh yes the hype!!!

Now to wait 3000 years...
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Swagernator said:
While i'm glad this original series is getting attention it deserve ... but 6 part movies series ? ... Well, i hope my grandsons and daughters will one day tell me how it all ended.
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6 movies , i just hope they doesnt go full retard and make 1 a year because that would be stupid

Something like Digimon tri movie series would be nice.

At least.
Apr 29, 2018 7:35 AM

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I certainly wasn't expecting a 6 part movie sequel but hey that's still great news so I'm looking forward to them.
Apr 29, 2018 7:57 AM

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I'm expecting it to be 40 minutes per movie.
Apr 29, 2018 7:58 AM

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I imagine they'll be about as long as Fukan Fukei but I hope they vary in length as necessary. It's gonna suck waiting for fansubs, but it's something.
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It is probably ~45 min per movie just like Girls & Panzer: Saishuushou

Also, short movie don't take long to come to blu-ray most of the time. So maybe we have to wait just 3 or 4 months for blu-ray
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Announcement (it was already out on Official the same time I posted the news, but didn't see it updated and press release didn't include it when posted)
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Xaelath said:
RobertBobert said:
And for what? What prevents them from making a normal second season, and not to repeat for Strike the Blood? I'm glad that the series will continue, but I'm frustrated with this format.

P.S The poster looks somewhat embarrassing, as if they wanted to draw the next yuri-ish Ange and the Princess, but got confused when they remembered about the other girls.

Agree why go with Movies?
Maybe they think its more profitable?


In any case, they think something, because they definitely had reasons for such a decision) But I'm not sure that the difference is significant.
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I'm not even sure where to begin. This is simply fantastic news and probably the best news in anime all year. Considering how slept upon the series was back in Summer 2017, I had always hoped but never legitimately anticipated a sequel series of any form, but man am I glad to have been wrong in my pessimism.

I feel like the "movie" format is going to end up a better fit for what we might come to expect in terms of a continuation of the story. It's going to be exciting to see how the plot lines are resolved, since I do have to admit it as a fault of the first season that many questions were left unanswered. In particular, I hope Ange and Charlotte's relationship is delved into a bit, since that teaser in the final episode was absolutely punishing.

There's probably no chance they're able to replace the current opening with a better one, so it'd be great (however unlikely) if they just reused it. Not even sure it's been confirmed that the same studio(s) will be producing it, but I hope so since the animation was excellent (for the most part, citing a few ballroom scenes as "meh" moments).

Anyway, damn, I'm really looking forward to 2019 now. I need more of cute spies!
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In all fairness, I didn't anticipate a sequel for this. I am quite happy with this news!
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RobertBobert said:
And for what? What prevents them from making a normal second season, and not to repeat for Strike the Blood? I'm glad that the series will continue, but I'm frustrated with this format.

P.S The poster looks somewhat embarrassing, as if they wanted to draw the next yuri-ish Ange and the Princess, but got confused when they remembered about the other girls.


Nothing prevents the studio. The format of all anime is decided by the committee of the anime which fund it, not the studio which in this case isn't even part of it. Also, for your other comment, the committee of each anime is different from each other so there's no relation between those announcements at all.
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RobertBobert said:
And for what? What prevents them from making a normal second season, and not to repeat for Strike the Blood? I'm glad that the series will continue, but I'm frustrated with this format.

P.S The poster looks somewhat embarrassing, as if they wanted to draw the next yuri-ish Ange and the Princess, but got confused when they remembered about the other girls.


Nothing prevents the studio. The format of all anime is decided by the committee of the anime which fund it, not the studio which in this case isn't even part of it. Also, for your other comment, the committee of each anime is different from each other so there's no relation between those announcements at all.


Lol, did I say anything about the studio or individuals?
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Good things happen still.
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Well I was expecting a sequel, but a 6-part movie? This is going to take a while...
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RobertBobert said:
And for what? What prevents them from making a normal second season, and not to repeat for Strike the Blood? I'm glad that the series will continue, but I'm frustrated with this format.

P.S The poster looks somewhat embarrassing, as if they wanted to draw the next yuri-ish Ange and the Princess, but got confused when they remembered about the other girls.


Nothing prevents the studio. The format of all anime is decided by the committee of the anime which fund it, not the studio which in this case isn't even part of it. Also, for your other comment, the committee of each anime is different from each other so there's no relation between those announcements at all.


The thing is, Actas was aquired by Bandai last year and Bandai is at the top of production comitee here.

Otherwise it was expected. Both studios are busy with other projects and knowing Actas tendency not to finish TV-series on time, it was a logical decigion form the comitee.
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Hmm interesting news. I would have preferred a second season instead though. But im glad that this series is still going strong though as i really enjoyed the original anime.
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Unexpected. It's on my PTW for some time now, but with that coming I guess I'll wait a bit longer (few years lol) and then watch all at once.
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I prefer a second season TV format but this is fine too.
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A 6-part movie......
Well, I hope I would live to see this.
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Just hope it's no huge gap release
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Oh wow, I'm guessing this will make a lot of fans happy.
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i want to say i expected this ,really enjoyed the first season and it started to gain some traction after it aired but then it turns out to be a 6-part movie sequel that caught me off guard surprised it's been greenlighted so soon though it might be a long running movie like Tamayura etc where it's 1 or 2 a year
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Great news I guess, although I haven't watched it yet and with those 6 movies it seems I'm in no hurry either.
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