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Dec 22, 2022 4:27 AM
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Elianna looked great in that red dress. And honestly, this is the most fitting way for a final episode given that she and Christopher has been destind together since the beginning with their feelings. I think Sharon also finally realized everything from what Christopher told her too.

A sweet show imo that is deserving for its run. This episode felt kinda magical imo, especially the ending.
Dec 22, 2022 6:36 AM
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And they lived happily ever after ... or till another random woman came in between Elliana and Christopher, and our heroine got depressed again that the Prince does not love her anymore and went back to being a sad princess.

But other than that, yes, a happy ending. 5/10
Dec 22, 2022 7:05 AM
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Lady Sharon, you are a child! Being called a "piglet" by Chris is nothing!

Henrietta's joy was barely contained at Eli calling her "Mother". lol

His Majesty showed up! He seems like a noble king. One day Eli will call you "Father".

Great finale that was also festive!

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Dec 22, 2022 7:09 AM
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What a lovely and wholesome ending to this show. I loved it so much!
Dec 22, 2022 7:14 AM
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Closed all the unfinished political intrigue.

The shocking part of this episode is that the King is alive.

Those Milulu clams will be extinct if they keep finding more ways to use it.
Dec 22, 2022 7:19 AM
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Well at least it fits the ending to put a Christmas themed background with Christmas tree decored thanks to her ink, and of course the shoujo kiss
Dec 22, 2022 8:06 AM
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Nice end to the season, Christopher and eliana are now engaged.
I give it 5/10.
Dec 22, 2022 8:26 AM
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As others have pointed out, the only thing that bothered me throughout the series is all of Elianna’s accomplishments are done off-screen, and doesn’t make them impactful when they’re revealed.

Otherwise, for a shoujo, I enjoyed this a good amount. 7/10
Dec 22, 2022 8:43 AM
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“You are the greatest prince, to me forever and always” oh my god Eli is so damn cute man Chris so lucky.

Great finale. Everything was able to get resolved with Sharon and seeing how much Eli has come since episode 1 is awesome. Loved how she explained that all the wealth the nobility have is due to the people and it’s their responsibility to protect them. She’s going to make an amazing queen one day.

And then a Christmas lights celebration a few days before IRL Christmas. Zero complaints with the finale, definitely one of the better josei in recent times. I’ll miss Eli and Chris, will for sure check out the LN.
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Dec 22, 2022 8:54 AM

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The Holy Night's Banquet is still in succession, and Sharon initiating a trade with Christopher for a book that she so desires to read, would it be the Crown Prince or the book that curries her favour? And as much as Sharon laments Elianna being a bookworm enough for Mirelle to take her place, Elianna still has to take ownership because she's the chosen one, and it's not like she reads books for nothing, and using it to help resolve the plagues of other areas, especially those concerning the "Ashen Nightmare", choosing Christopher over books. Most certainly, Sharon has misunderstood Elianna on her own whims, and Christopher helps clear her name of the background work. Oh, and that letter? Despite the Yule Lovers story rumor feeling like it's true, the matter is just as political with the hidden truth coming out to light with Mirelle's Miseral Kingdom settling their own matters. The fairy tale story with the pig is just like Charlotte's Web, but infused with the romantic theme, and Sharon is acquitted of her wrongdoing.

Elianna standing toe-to-toe with Christopher, she shines in the specially made dress dyed out of Milulu clams that impresses Queen Henrietta, but also earns her criticisms if Elianna doesn't prove her worth. A good end for Sara too as she's demoted but promoted at the same time to be Elianna's exclusive maid servant, that's fitting. Elianna earning herself a vacation, it's a long-awaited reward, and getting to dance with Christopher, she's on Cloud Nine, even declaring it with a promise and a Christmas-esque kiss that's just as Shoujo-esque as it could.

Ehh, I can understand Shoujo a la Fruits Basket enough, but this show was just a snoozefest. There're better options out there.
Dec 22, 2022 9:13 AM

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Apart from a small blip in previous episodes due to Eli's lack of confidence, I liked this anime for a good representation of a healthy relationship. The story itself might be forgettable, and the political stuff doesn't provoke much interest, but the main characters were very likeable, and their dynamic reassuring and wholesome. 
Dec 22, 2022 9:46 AM
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great anime but i got quite annoyed of eli but i liked the prince a lot.
Dec 22, 2022 10:08 AM

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This show was quite comfy. Not my favorite shoujo but still enjoyable to watch every week.
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Dec 22, 2022 10:23 AM
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Ten said:
Apart from a small blip in previous episodes due to Eli's lack of confidence, I liked this anime for a good representation of a healthy relationship. The story itself might be forgettable, and the political stuff doesn't provoke much interest, but the main characters were very likeable, and their dynamic reassuring and wholesome. 

Their relationship is cute, and genuine, but I'm not sure I'd call it healthy. Chris enjoys hiding things from her just to surprise her later a bit too much. A little of that can be romantic, but a relationship is primarily about communication and cooperation.
Dec 22, 2022 11:10 AM

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Mirality said:
Ten said:
Apart from a small blip in previous episodes due to Eli's lack of confidence, I liked this anime for a good representation of a healthy relationship. The story itself might be forgettable, and the political stuff doesn't provoke much interest, but the main characters were very likeable, and their dynamic reassuring and wholesome. 

Their relationship is cute, and genuine, but I'm not sure I'd call it healthy.  Chris enjoys hiding things from her just to surprise her later a bit too much.  A little of that can be romantic, but a relationship is primarily about communication and cooperation.
Well, they have to start somewhere. I believe, they reached a good point in the end. 
Dec 22, 2022 12:19 PM

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To reject a book for Chris, Eli has come far. Lol Chris called Sharon a piglet on her face, that was savage. Eli looked beautiful in red dress. Henrietta being happy when she called her mother was cute. We also got a sweet kiss.

Pretty decent romance anime. As a guy who doesn't like watching shoujo romance animes anymore I pretty much enjoyed it.
Dec 22, 2022 1:30 PM
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Decent finish to what has been a fine romantic tale. During the I first few episodes, my hype and expectation for the show were a lot more than what it is now, I feel that the middle phase in particular really waned that.

Nonetheless, it was nice to see the growth of the Bibliophile Princess even though that took quite a bit of mental anguish, xD. Eliana-sama is very much loved in the royal family and it was nice to see those lighthearted moments in full display.

Going to settle with a solid 6/10 for this.
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Dec 22, 2022 1:30 PM

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boring end... a short story
Dec 22, 2022 2:50 PM
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Our gril became the belle of the Holy Night Ball
Dec 22, 2022 3:02 PM

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Quite enjoyable show, nothing groundbreaking but these type of shows are always super comfy and that's all that matters.
Dec 22, 2022 6:38 PM
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I would be ok with the prince getting a mistress that chick is to obsessed with her books
Dec 22, 2022 7:33 PM
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i really enjoyed this last episode. im happy it ended on a good note and not a cliffhanger or something. also laughed a lot during this episode. would love to see a second season or even just a movie that shows them getting married and what it's like after that:) they're just the cutest
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Dec 22, 2022 8:34 PM
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I'd say the ending the satisfying. It suited the show well. We didn't need any cliffhangers or questions. I find that a story has a good ending when there is no need for the story to continue. 

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Dec 22, 2022 8:59 PM

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Again, a disturbance when he was about to kiss. Did she just push him like that? Whoa 🤣🤣🤣
Every single time, the pests come just when we get to the good part.

Oh, so the Ojamamushi is that shorty. I agree with it. This shorty actually dared to bribe Elianna right in front of Chris. Whoa, Elianna stopped herself. Eren is right. Indeed excessive behaviour. Piglet 🤣🤣🤣

Eli looks lovely in that red dress. That's a nice lesson from the Queen. I like the Queen, she is blushing. I like the family banter.

Nice ending.
Dec 23, 2022 4:50 AM
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A good ending to a very charming story.
Dec 23, 2022 6:12 AM

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what the fuck eli? even after that long ass conversation with chris, eli again didn't trust chris? i was baffled to see eli act all angry or some shit when that kiddie said something was going on between chris and mierille. eli should know better by now. 

and again eli will stand-up for a fucking book but not for herself. she scolded the kid for hitting the book but won't say anything when she's insulted so much. tf????????

eli being like this is what ruined it for me. other qualities of eli are great and i like her for that but this one thing is really bugging.

well at least they kissed at the end.

overall, 7/10 because i enjoyed and loved this a lot at the start. the first 8-9 episodes were marvellous. eli's behaviour at the ending episodes all ruined it for me. this could have been a solid 9 or 10 for me and it hurts to rate it just 7.

no hopes for second season.

The end of an era. Thank you Wit, Mappa and Isayama.
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Dec 23, 2022 8:26 AM

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I believe that the Light Novel are much better at telling the history.
in average a good anime to watch, and have a relaxing time if binge it.

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Dec 23, 2022 8:51 AM

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I was half expecting Elianna to have yet another misunderstanding this episode and it did come true, somewhat. Man, the last episode and she still can't help it.

Anyways, hail the Queen. Best character.




Dec 23, 2022 9:38 AM
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And they lived happily ever after ... or till another random woman came in between Elliana and Christopher, and our heroine got depressed again that the Prince does not love her anymore and went back to being a sad princess.

But other than that, yes, a happy ending. 5/10

100%. This bothers me so much about the show. I was hoping to see some sign that Elianna has come to trust Chris and their talk meant something, but her standing to leave when Sharon insisted he loves another woman.....I don't believe this problem wont just keep happening.

Elianna is eternally self depricating and that seems to never change no matter how many times other characters insist she's a super brainer who will save the world. Really made the show difficult to enjoy. It's like they wanted Elianna to be humble, but mistook floor level self esteem for humility. It was very jarring and tiring.
Dec 23, 2022 11:50 AM
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This anime was soo bad.🤮🤮 I am disapointed as hell. I literally started to CRY when they ruined the kiss in the end. WHY WOULD YOU RUIN THAT MOMENT LIKE THAT???😭😭
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Dec 23, 2022 12:15 PM

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Unfortunately, even though my hopes were not exactly high, it end up being huge disappointment. Elli is probably one of the most annoying characters I saw, story quality dropped fast and this anime became borderline unwatchable. 2/10.
Dec 23, 2022 12:35 PM
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Don't know about others but the first 2-3 episodes were really hitting me hard & I thought it could be my dark horse of this season

But as the season proceed, my poor interest in nobility story came between my enjoying experience, Elianna was definitely cute and had some weight under her character as someone who was only restricted to read books but I guess she still couldn't grow as a fiance of her prince which makes her character kind of incomplete

Although I still can't get what was that scene of sword fight against some kind of bandits was doing in the opening where Chris & Glen were trying to defend Eli swords, so there were some points here & there which made it insipid in the middle episodes

Although it will be wrong to say that it was below average, it wasn't dumb or unrealistic to me especially how Eli could use her habits of reading books to some use for the empire interest which was definitely something to be appreciated

Overall I am satisfied with the ending although I wish it could have ended on a high hope, but it just couldn't click in the later half but still a really good anime

I would definitely watch if there is a second season cause for me this is probably one of the great anime based on nobility
Dec 23, 2022 7:14 PM

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Swagernator said:
And they lived happily ever after ... or till another random woman came in between Elliana and Christopher, and our heroine got depressed again that the Prince does not love her anymore and went back to being a sad princess.

But other than that, yes, a happy ending. 5/10
Up until the light novel finally started seeing a new release like just last week, I hadn't read this series at all in like two years so I don't recall exact details but I think after the events that happened in this adaptation, this is the last time that that happens. There's one opponent for Elianna's hand for Christopher but I don't recall there being any more girls that Elianna gets jealous/worried over. There's a number of major things that Elianna is directly involved with that happen on-screen throughout the rest of the story.

Also for people complaining about how passive Elianna tends to be, you should consider reading the light novel. There's only been one prepub on JNovel for the new volume so far but you can see how immensely she's improved just in that one release alone.
Dec 24, 2022 12:07 AM
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super duper cute and comfy show. an anime that makes you smile.
Dec 24, 2022 6:08 AM
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it's a really good ending
Dec 26, 2022 9:02 AM
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Eli is too sensitive
Dec 27, 2022 2:01 AM
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I loved this type of anime, I love how the story develops
the ending was wonderful elianna looked SPECTACULAR in red and Christopher next to her looked dreamy.😍😍😍 in love with this anime
Dec 28, 2022 8:57 AM
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Romance with Politic, now this is a new thing to me.
I think somehow they made it works.

Look at how much Eli grown, she reject a books for Chris.

Eli in Red Dress was so beautiful.

Overall Decent Shoujo Romance Anime.
6/10

also can't believe this is done by MADHOUSE, they have moved from Action Battle Anime to Romance Anime lately.
Dec 30, 2022 2:43 PM

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I think you guys should give Eli a bit of credit. I mean this girl spent almost her whole life reading book about knowledge and those knowledge are mostly from book writers point of view. What I am saying is, to her, whatever people saying or writing are what they are thinking. She thinks that people are honest creature but as we all know we are not. To me, Eli is like a 10 years girl trying to have a conversation with adults that do not share the same interest as her and specially she has to deal with those high class citizen language that slap you in the face with their right hand while padding you on back with their left hand.

The only bad thing about this anime is there is budget in the animation at all. I guess they picked great art over the animation. And this also causes the story telling to turn into "telling" instead of "showing"


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Jan 3, 2023 12:07 AM

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Finally, it's ended! I love the story and the animation. Somehow I really want 2nd season for this anime. It was very enjoyful when watching this anime!
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Jan 3, 2023 1:27 AM

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True love when Eli manages to muster up all her willpower to reject a book for Chris.
Overall quite the comfy show but nothing too exciting story-wise.

Jan 8, 2023 6:25 AM
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I thought this was gonna be a decent shoujo but the last leg dragged it down for me. It was glad the romance part happened early on and the rest became more political world building, then Eliana's insecurities and always going like "uwu does Chris-sama love me" despite Chris always reassuring her dragged it down for me. I know Sharon is just a kid but she deserves a spanking for the scandal she nearly caused with her insolence. The visuals and the OST were beautiful though and the background music just mesmerizes me a lot. I guess 6/10.
Jan 11, 2023 1:31 PM
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It was OK, I just wish anime would stop deviating from source material for like 5 minutes.. it was a sweet ending if you're okay with only the 12 episodes as a standalone. But I think this anime deserved more than just 1 season to promote the LN.
Feb 12, 2023 1:55 PM
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it was soo cute but i was soo sad it was over
May 5, 2023 11:00 AM

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Pretty ending. Visually not the best but Eliana stood out. But very disappointed in the political, romantic and everything character story after the first part. No other interesting characters and everything is resolved in the most bland way possible.
May 12, 2023 7:51 PM

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I loved it! 

The story was simplicity in itself; nothing over dramatized and I found it refreshing. An easy binge watch. 
Jun 19, 2023 10:16 PM
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This episode was really nice. A good ending to the series. I am glad that this was 12 episodes. I think a 3 episode OVA would be good to conclude the series. Have the wedding, honeymoon, and then the final conclusion.

I do understand the mother's behavior and I'm glad Elianna understands the Queen more, too. I feel like this series is really based on Elianna instead of them splitting the attention between Elianna and Christopher. Or at least, their POVs (if that makes sense). The characters in this series didn't really overdo it or overstay their welcome. Solving an issue didn't take 2 or 3 episodes to get through it.

Japanese voice acting never fails to amaze me. In Japan, their dialect can be a little bit different depending on which tone you use. So it opens up a lot of opportunities for those who want to pursue voice acting. It's just a shame that they don't get paid enough (or so I hear stories). With this show, they have Elianna's quiet and timid personality down even when she is serious, she carries herself. And Christopher sounds like the charming husband and prince he's designed to be. Just so much talent in this show.

The animation was shaky in some scenes (can't make everything perfect). I don't like when some animations don't take their time with the scenery. Especially when they do outdoor scenes. In this show, they did an average job. Not enough to cover the characters but enough to set the mood. The trailer/PV for this show made it out to be like that isekai they're releasing (Who Reincarnated Me As A Princess?)

I understand that they are showcasing the best parts but it always feels like I'm being catfished.

The music was average for me, I don't casually listen to classical music, but I don't dislike it or turn it down. The OP and END I wish they would switch them. The upbeat melody they have makes me want to look at the screen for the OP but the music just doesn't stick with me, you know? The END ost, however, it's very calming and I could casually listen to that especially if it were the OP. So skip the OP and listen to the END song(s).

My tiny pet peeve, I don't like the top half of Elianna's red dress in this series finale. The bow in the back is cute and the top shows more of her shoulders. It's a very bold choice of design but I understand, it comes from her and her growth. Who she has become thus far. But I think the dress should be made from the special dye from the Azul country shells. It should have been fluorescent like what they used on the trees.

However, it the color brings me back to the ladybug episode. And red is a lucky color. I love that she knows where she belongs.

It's still an average show for me. I would give it maybe a 6/10.
It's the same rating I would give "Kanojo ga Koushaku-tei ni Itta Riyuu".
Feb 14, 5:31 AM

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This anime would have been great, if it had different FL, she just lets everyone do whatever they want, take whatever bullshit they say to heart, get depressed over it yada yada. It was repetetive as hell, later on it was annoying.
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Awww 😭😭😭 The ending was really sweet, and I didn't expect the sudden Christmas miracle 🎄✨😭

Glad it ended so sweetly/wholesomely, and on a high (from maybe some of the earlier problems that seemed to frustrate people when it was just Eli not communicating properly 😅)
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It's a pretty good anime. The characters are decent and the mc is someone I can root for.

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