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PrinPrin DVD 01

Princess Princess DVD 1 CoverPicked up the first DVD of Princess Princess. I’ve been waiting for this since I first watched the fansub of the series. It’s an amazing series that has a suprising universal appeal for both guys and girls. (I know at least 2 guys that it’s gotten a few laughs out of – and the author herself mentions in the manga Volume 3 extras that she’s shocked at how many boys are reading it.)

Volume 1, much like the Loveless DVDs, has only a Japanese Track with English Subtitles. I know that sounds like great news to the sub-fanatics, but to be honest I enjoy hearing the dub versions, too. If only because sometimes they do a great job with the voices – Bandai, ADV, and such usually do excellent jobs.

In any case, the first DVD has the first four episodes and gorgeous cover artwork. I highly reccomend picking up a copy for yourselves if you haven’t already checked out this amazing anime.

Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi Episode 1

Ryuudou Yukiatsu

P: “Rysei Miracle” by ikimonogakari

ED: “Winding Road” by Porno Graffitti

Summary:

Like most first episodes, this series begins with basic introductions of the characters. Ryuudou Yukiatsu is our resident ‘floater’ in hiding who’s working a bathhouse. After being unable to stand up for a floater Mother and Son when they were being picked on, he feels guilty and reveals his own status as a floater. After being run out of his bathhouse, he runs into that same family again and realizes he has a connection with her son. Soon after, he’s confronted by strange people who are talking about monsters called ‘youi’ and a Yukiatsu discovers the power of the ‘other world’: Ayagami – the power of words.

Comments:

I’m completely in love with this series. It has a wonderful cast of characters, beautiful animation and a unique plot line that picks up the best of both fantasy and a flavor of historical fiction. I’ve been watching for about twenty episodes now, and have no intention of stopping.

But mostly I’m in love with Yukiatsu. He’s pretty spry for a guy in his forties, that’s for sure. It’s been fun watching him develop as the series goes. And he’s not the only one either – Saizou, Abi, and our favorite girly-Shinto priest Edo are all quite entertaining as well. (I can’t remember if he’s in this episode – but Ogasawara Houzouboro has taken the number 2 spot of favorite character.)

Some fun moments in the first episode include Yukiatsu’s little rebellion in the bathhouse and the battle scene at the end where Yukiatsu first uses his Ayagami in a fight.