Princess Tutu

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Princess Tutu is a very nice manga. It's cute, it's got nice characters, and it's got a good plotline. It's one of those magical-girl romance shoujo type things that alot of people like, including me. It's been awhile since I read it, so sorry if I'm alittle off about things. So, yeah. There are magical girls, princes, ect, ect. Not much more to say, it's just a really short but sweet manga, and I reccomend it.

Since the manga's story is different from the anime's plot, it would be unfair to compare them here, especially since the manga does a good job of standing out on its own as it is. While the plot is predictable, it's enjoyable and the fairy tale ballet concept of the series makes this manga adaptation worth a look for fans of the magical girl genre. The story is simple and sweet, and there is a lot of charm to Princess Tutu's journey to fulfill her dream and save her prince. There wasn't a moment where the story became boring or confusing, but the minimal background ... information revealed about the prince gave rise to more questions than answers. Thankfully, this wasn't enough to break the immersion and only left behind the desire for more. In that way, it is very reminiscent of familiar ballet plots where the magic of the story comes from just accepting the fantastic plot elements materialized on the stage in front of you.

Unfortunately, there is an abundance of panty shots and the sexualization of several characters, which does contribute to some unsavory moments that certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea. One character gimmick in particular leaves a bad taste in my mouth - the director of the anime really said that Mr. Cat was a vital character in the series, but his entire identity is built around harassing little girls with threats of marriage. The contrast between that testimonial and the lighthearted one from Mytho's voice actor at the end of volume 2 is so stark, but Naoki Yanagi's humor and thoughtfulness regarding the series is rather endearing.

Overall, I enjoyed the journey, but I don't think I will reread this manga in the future.

First off, let me say how much I adore Princess Tutu the anime. It is moving, beautiful, and one of my favorites. Which is what prompted me to buy the first volume of its manga adaptation. Regrettably, the manga falls woefully shot of its anime counterpart. The art is horrendous,Aihru looks like a dumpy five year old, and Mytho looks just as bad. The story was completely slaughtered and made into a childish, cheesy mess (instead of dancing with people, Tutu dances/battles such adversaries as giant fish and teddy bears. Sadly I am not kidding). Key characters from the anime such as Drosselmyer, never ... make an appearance. I was unable to buy the second volume when I bought the first, and have no intention of procuring it. Do yourself a favor and watch the anime. You'll be amazed, and not have to subject yourself to this piece of trash.