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プリンセスチュチュ / Princess TuTu #1
Princess TuTu, Vol. 1
Ahiru studies ballet and dreams of one day becoming a "prima ballerina." Ahiru also has another desire - a certain young boy named Mytho. When a mysterious woman gives Ahiru a magical pendent, a whole new and fantastic world opens before her, a place where Ahiru becomes the ever-so-graceful Princess Tutu! Ahiru learns that Mytho is really a prince whose heart has been stolen, and her mission is to find the missing pieces. Princess Tutu is a beautiful fairy tale where Ahiru gets to live every girl's fantasy.
176 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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June 14, 2009Not as good as the anime. I thought that the illustrations weren't given as much justice as they should have....this is the once series in which I like the anime better. Also, the plot was really different and confusing....
March 28, 2013
This past weekend, my friend and I, having enough time to finally hang out together, decided to watch the anime Princess Tutu. She and her younger sister have been fans of this anime for the longest and couldn't wait for the time when I was able to finally see it. Well, I finally did... and, despite what you guys might think, it was a very VERY good anime. It's one of those anime that deceives you, coming off as very girly and cute. Normally, I don't do shows like that. I am just not the shoujo type. However, I trust in my friend's opinions and said, "What the hell? I'll give it a shot." And it was amazing! They way the incorporated ballet and classical music into the anime was incredible and the characters are so beautiful even though it does take you a while to warm up to them. Long story short, I loved the anime. Now, being a brand new fan of Princess Tutu, I had to read the manga to see how similar/different they were from each other... and boy, is it different.
I will admit... at first, I was NOT in love with this manga. I felt that it was TOO different from the anime. Yes, I know that it's bound to happen but I felt that it destroyed a lot of the elements that made the anime such a great show. However, after reading the first volume... I realized that it is not as bad as I first thought. The story, though the main premise is the same (collecting pieces of the Prince's shattered heart), was changed slightly with who/what is behind this strange phenomenon. That didn't annoy me as much. What DID annoy me was changing a lot of the characters, ruining one of the main character's design, and adding a bit more fanservice than there should be in a manga like this one. Another thing that bothered me was the pacing... it's two volumes, I know. There's only so much you can fit into a two volume manga when the anime had 26/38 episodes. BUT! It still feels sort of rushed to me. You think they would slow things down some to give the reader enough time to absorbed what's being told. Oh well...
Let's back track a bit and talk about the character design. Anyone who has seen the anime knows how Edel looks like. I won't tell you what she is because that will be a spoiler for the anime. Well, she had a very unique design to her that made her stood out. In the manga, she looks like a slut. I'm not even joking. She looks downright trashy and that really upset me. To add insult to injury, she acts nothing like herself! She's completely different! She might as well have been a different character all together! Lilie and Pique were replaced by Yuma and Mai and those characters acted differently, too, but at least they weren't associated with the characters from the anime by sporting their names. Seeing the way Edel was handled in the manga was really disappointed... especially since she had such a vital role in the show. Not to mention obviously making her the villain (It's not a spoiler if it's obvious from the start. No, really, there's a scene like in the first chapter that proves she's going to be the villain.) The only thing that made me look past this point and not be as bitter about it was that the mangaka, at the end of the book, realized that what they did with her character seemed foolish and actually apologized to the readers for it. You hardly EVER see a mangaka or anyone for that matter apologizing for when they screw up. That's why I am able to look past it.
Everything else in the manga seemed to be in place. The artwork was stunning to look at, all the ballet elements were there, and most of the characters were still like their animated counterparts (minus the ones I've previously mentioned). Ahiru is still an adorable clutz, Fakir is a douche (but we all love him anyway), Mytho is a zombie, and Rue is slightly bitchy but pretty. I think the one that most in character was Neko-sensei, what with his "being strict" and saying to all the girls they are going to have to marry him! God, that cat is cracky! XD I love him! The story is playing out a bit differently but I can handle that. It's not as great as the anime but it will suffice.
So what do I think about this manga? It's alright. I think die-hard Princess Tutu fans are NOT going to enjoy this because there's just TOO many differences that kind of ruin the reading experience. I suggest you read the manga first and then watch the anime, that way, the manga won't be ruined for you. I know that because I saw the anime first, that's one of the main reasons why this manga is just... meh. My expectations were a bit too high. If you can handle changes to a storyline well, then give it a shot. If not, don't bother. A decent read but nothing more. Maybe the second volume will be better... maybe.
I will admit... at first, I was NOT in love with this manga. I felt that it was TOO different from the anime. Yes, I know that it's bound to happen but I felt that it destroyed a lot of the elements that made the anime such a great show. However, after reading the first volume... I realized that it is not as bad as I first thought. The story, though the main premise is the same (collecting pieces of the Prince's shattered heart), was changed slightly with who/what is behind this strange phenomenon. That didn't annoy me as much. What DID annoy me was changing a lot of the characters, ruining one of the main character's design, and adding a bit more fanservice than there should be in a manga like this one. Another thing that bothered me was the pacing... it's two volumes, I know. There's only so much you can fit into a two volume manga when the anime had 26/38 episodes. BUT! It still feels sort of rushed to me. You think they would slow things down some to give the reader enough time to absorbed what's being told. Oh well...
Let's back track a bit and talk about the character design. Anyone who has seen the anime knows how Edel looks like. I won't tell you what she is because that will be a spoiler for the anime. Well, she had a very unique design to her that made her stood out. In the manga, she looks like a slut. I'm not even joking. She looks downright trashy and that really upset me. To add insult to injury, she acts nothing like herself! She's completely different! She might as well have been a different character all together! Lilie and Pique were replaced by Yuma and Mai and those characters acted differently, too, but at least they weren't associated with the characters from the anime by sporting their names. Seeing the way Edel was handled in the manga was really disappointed... especially since she had such a vital role in the show. Not to mention obviously making her the villain (It's not a spoiler if it's obvious from the start. No, really, there's a scene like in the first chapter that proves she's going to be the villain.) The only thing that made me look past this point and not be as bitter about it was that the mangaka, at the end of the book, realized that what they did with her character seemed foolish and actually apologized to the readers for it. You hardly EVER see a mangaka or anyone for that matter apologizing for when they screw up. That's why I am able to look past it.
Everything else in the manga seemed to be in place. The artwork was stunning to look at, all the ballet elements were there, and most of the characters were still like their animated counterparts (minus the ones I've previously mentioned). Ahiru is still an adorable clutz, Fakir is a douche (but we all love him anyway), Mytho is a zombie, and Rue is slightly bitchy but pretty. I think the one that most in character was Neko-sensei, what with his "being strict" and saying to all the girls they are going to have to marry him! God, that cat is cracky! XD I love him! The story is playing out a bit differently but I can handle that. It's not as great as the anime but it will suffice.
So what do I think about this manga? It's alright. I think die-hard Princess Tutu fans are NOT going to enjoy this because there's just TOO many differences that kind of ruin the reading experience. I suggest you read the manga first and then watch the anime, that way, the manga won't be ruined for you. I know that because I saw the anime first, that's one of the main reasons why this manga is just... meh. My expectations were a bit too high. If you can handle changes to a storyline well, then give it a shot. If not, don't bother. A decent read but nothing more. Maybe the second volume will be better... maybe.
July 13, 2012
THE ANIME AND THE MANGA ARE TWO VERY DIFFERENT THINGS!
Well, in this series, they are.
You know how for some weird reason, people make the anime different from the manga? (Like how the Percy Jackson movie and series were both completely different things!)
In the case where the manga/book is LOVED, people would USUALLY like the manga and the books better than the movies, right?
But in THIS CASE, with Princess Tutu, I actually like the anime better. AND IT'S NOT JUST BECAUSE I SAW THE ANIME FIRST!
You see, the manga lacks EVERYTHING THAT MADE THE ANIME AWESOME!
Ahiru (Duck) is your average magical girl. (Ironic because magical girls aren't supposed to be average but every not-so-average girl from every story makes a whole new category of AVERAGE.) In the anime, she changes to and from a duck, but in the manga, she's just a girl that turns into Princess Tutu.
I know, I know. I shouldn't rate a story a low rating just because it isn't like a televised version of the series, but seriously! When you compare this version to the anime's version story, the anime is a lot better. It teaches better lessons, you learn more, and it's more inviting to watch!
I guess what I'm saying is . . . if you really want a good lesson, go watch the anime. (GAH! I'm trying to influence book readers to go to watch TV. NOOOOOO! But seriously, the lessons the anime teaches is really good.
Even though the ending is . . . tragic.
Anyway, with Princess Tutu's manga, I'm . . . not going to go past volume 1.
But the anime is awesome. If you've got Netflix, a public library with Princess Tutu DVDs, the internet, a computer/TV/device you can watch anime off of, or anything of that sort . . . I suggest you go watch Princess Tutu.
Siiigh. This rating is low just because I compared it to the anime. BUT, if the anime didn't exist, I think this series would be really good for fans of magical girl powerness.
Well, in this series, they are.
You know how for some weird reason, people make the anime different from the manga? (Like how the Percy Jackson movie and series were both completely different things!)
In the case where the manga/book is LOVED, people would USUALLY like the manga and the books better than the movies, right?
But in THIS CASE, with Princess Tutu, I actually like the anime better. AND IT'S NOT JUST BECAUSE I SAW THE ANIME FIRST!
You see, the manga lacks EVERYTHING THAT MADE THE ANIME AWESOME!
Ahiru (Duck) is your average magical girl. (Ironic because magical girls aren't supposed to be average but every not-so-average girl from every story makes a whole new category of AVERAGE.) In the anime, she changes to and from a duck, but in the manga, she's just a girl that turns into Princess Tutu.
I know, I know. I shouldn't rate a story a low rating just because it isn't like a televised version of the series, but seriously! When you compare this version to the anime's version story, the anime is a lot better. It teaches better lessons, you learn more, and it's more inviting to watch!
I guess what I'm saying is . . . if you really want a good lesson, go watch the anime. (GAH! I'm trying to influence book readers to go to watch TV. NOOOOOO! But seriously, the lessons the anime teaches is really good.
Even though the ending is . . . tragic.
Anyway, with Princess Tutu's manga, I'm . . . not going to go past volume 1.
But the anime is awesome. If you've got Netflix, a public library with Princess Tutu DVDs, the internet, a computer/TV/device you can watch anime off of, or anything of that sort . . . I suggest you go watch Princess Tutu.
Siiigh. This rating is low just because I compared it to the anime. BUT, if the anime didn't exist, I think this series would be really good for fans of magical girl powerness.
November 8, 2009
The anime is darling, and I highly recommend it. The manga, however, is a little lackluster.
August 24, 2016
4/5 stars
I so preferred the anime because it explored a lot more, when the manga lacked some things but still, it was really good to be back in this world and have the feels
I so preferred the anime because it explored a lot more, when the manga lacked some things but still, it was really good to be back in this world and have the feels
February 13, 2009
i had seen the episode to this but the book goes into so much more detail. when you see the show and then read the book so much is missing so i guess i should start reading the book before i watch the show.
lol
lol
September 22, 2019
Mi ero data al recupero di alcune vecchie serie della PlayPress, tra cui questa. Non sapevo nemmeno che ci fosse un'anime di questa serie. Anche se non ho capito se sia venuta prima l'animazione o il manga.
Comunque. Ragazzina un po' sfigatella frequenta una scuola dove ci sono anche lezione di danza. Non è brava per niente e non si schioda dal livello di base. Una strana signora le dà un ciondolo che le permette di trasformarsi in Princess TuTu per aiutare un suo senpai a recuperare i pezzi del suo cuore.
Niente di nuovo sotto il sole. Classica storia di magia e trasformazioni ambientata nel mondo della danza.
Ah sì, c'è anche una nemica, anche lei a caccia dei frammenti del cuore del tipo.
Son due volumi, si può fare!
Comunque. Ragazzina un po' sfigatella frequenta una scuola dove ci sono anche lezione di danza. Non è brava per niente e non si schioda dal livello di base. Una strana signora le dà un ciondolo che le permette di trasformarsi in Princess TuTu per aiutare un suo senpai a recuperare i pezzi del suo cuore.
Niente di nuovo sotto il sole. Classica storia di magia e trasformazioni ambientata nel mondo della danza.
Ah sì, c'è anche una nemica, anche lei a caccia dei frammenti del cuore del tipo.
Son due volumi, si può fare!
March 12, 2021
PRINCESS TUTU is not just my favorite anime; it's my favorite TV series in general. Its story is beautifully told-- the characters are all rich, shoujo tropes are turned on their head, and the use of music and ballet is just *chef's kiss*. The manga is substandard in comparison. The art is serviceable but everything that made the anime such an emotionally enervating experience is lopped right off. They took something unique and rendered it perfectly average. Even on its own merits, it is a forgettable bit of nothing
October 16, 2021
The art was great but the story was fairly different in a kind of bad way. Edel was over sexualized and Fakir and Rue’s character didn’t even go anywhere. Heck, it’s debatable if any of the characters went anywhere in the story. The only thing I would say was useful in the story was learning Ahiru and Rue’s last name which is debatable if it’s canon or not
September 4, 2024
As much as I love the princess tutu series (and I mean I’m obsessed with it) from a purely technical standpoint, the mangas weren’t written very well. It started off pretty strong but the climax of the story felt very rushed. Ignoring all that the art is beautiful and I love the characters. It was a lot of fun seeing the differences between this and the anime, as well as seeing new characters.
July 25, 2020
I wanted to read this because I just got done with the anime so I want to do a quick read with the manga. if you like ballet you are going to love this. But it is a little bit different from the anime so... but still.
August 17, 2024
Wah gak nyangka kalo Princess Tutu ada komiknya. Dulu nonton animenya di Spacetoon dan udah agak lupa ceritanya gimana. Ternyata nama beberapa tokoh beda sama di anime.
Kasian Ahiru mau ngembaliin hatinya Mytho dihalangi sama Fatia & Ruu.
Kasian Ahiru mau ngembaliin hatinya Mytho dihalangi sama Fatia & Ruu.
July 5, 2019
this either erased or changed all the good things about the anime
this is just straight up horrible lol
this is just straight up horrible lol
August 1, 2020
Soooooooooooo cuuuuuuuuuuute!!
July 20, 2022
the anime was wayyy better, but over all it was good.
March 6, 2023
Precioso 💖💖
November 7, 2016
I just finished the Anime for Princess Tutu, and I was greatly impressed. I loved the ballet dancing and the romance in it. When I discovered the manga I was a little excided about checking it out. It was only two volumes and seemed like a fun read...I was wrong.
At most, I'd give this manga a 1.5. The manga is a shadow of the anime. It tells a completely different story with up to half of the important characters omitted and three characters changed completely (Ahiru(or Duck if you watched the dub)'s friends and Mrs. Edel), leaving behind a highly condensed version of the story in the anime and giving the reader (depending on who you ask) a less enjoyable experience.
As I've said before, the story in the manga is nothing like the story in the anime. In the anime, the story was about deconstructing and subverting elements commonly found in fairy tales and how the characters ultimately come to defying their fates. It was also unique in that the characters solved their conflicts through dance rather than violence like other shows in its medium. The manga on the other hand, is a straight forward "black and white morality, romance and sparkles, conquer the big bad through the power of love", shoujo manga that's easily and understandably forgettable.This manga focuses mainly on the romance and dancing, the later of which, while nicely drawn and pretty to look at, doesn't translate well in manga form. Dance is obviously a motion heavy medium, ergo watching drawings of ballet isn't going to be the same as watching it being animated.
It starts pretty much the same way the anime does, with Ahiru walking in "late" and seeing Mytho dancing and Fakir coming to end it all. After that scene, the manga goes it's own way. Ahiru then walks by a new shop and sees a fabulous tutu. A woman who owns the shop sees her and invites her in. This mysterious woman is none other than...MRS. EDEL!? And it is she--not Drosselmeyer (who again is absent), who gives her the pendent to transform into Princess Tutu. Then it's the same "gotta catch em' all" quest for the heart shards.
Ahiru is...Ahiru. She's the same cute and quirky protagonist from the anime. The only thing different about her in the manga is the fact that she is human from start to finish. She only temporarily becomes a duck in chapter 6. And she has a last name, too: Ahiru Arima.
In fact, the "core four" were mostly left unchanged. However, I could tell that Fakir was more of a jerk here than he was in the anime. He seems more abusive toward Ahiru and in the first half of the last chapter he just acts like a flustered tsundere. Of course it's funny, but it's also kind of lame. Of course the manga is only two volumes long and they didn't have time to develop all the characters as flowingly like in the anime, but...
By the way, any Fakiru shippers will be disappointed to learn that there's no trace of it here...sorry! However if you shipped Ahitho(Ahiru x Mytho) then it isn't so bad.
Now let's address the elephant in the room...Edel's character...poor Mrs. Edel...
Edel is FAR from the comforting, helpful mentor character she was in the anime. She's wears very revealing outfits and ends up being the main villain of the manga. It's very jarring.
One thing that I do like about the manga is the fact that in the 9th chapter, Ahiru gets to dance with Mytho as herself, not as Tutu. Other than that, the manga sums up as a generic story.
At most, I'd give this manga a 1.5. The manga is a shadow of the anime. It tells a completely different story with up to half of the important characters omitted and three characters changed completely (Ahiru(or Duck if you watched the dub)'s friends and Mrs. Edel), leaving behind a highly condensed version of the story in the anime and giving the reader (depending on who you ask) a less enjoyable experience.
As I've said before, the story in the manga is nothing like the story in the anime. In the anime, the story was about deconstructing and subverting elements commonly found in fairy tales and how the characters ultimately come to defying their fates. It was also unique in that the characters solved their conflicts through dance rather than violence like other shows in its medium. The manga on the other hand, is a straight forward "black and white morality, romance and sparkles, conquer the big bad through the power of love", shoujo manga that's easily and understandably forgettable.This manga focuses mainly on the romance and dancing, the later of which, while nicely drawn and pretty to look at, doesn't translate well in manga form. Dance is obviously a motion heavy medium, ergo watching drawings of ballet isn't going to be the same as watching it being animated.
It starts pretty much the same way the anime does, with Ahiru walking in "late" and seeing Mytho dancing and Fakir coming to end it all. After that scene, the manga goes it's own way. Ahiru then walks by a new shop and sees a fabulous tutu. A woman who owns the shop sees her and invites her in. This mysterious woman is none other than...MRS. EDEL!? And it is she--not Drosselmeyer (who again is absent), who gives her the pendent to transform into Princess Tutu. Then it's the same "gotta catch em' all" quest for the heart shards.
Ahiru is...Ahiru. She's the same cute and quirky protagonist from the anime. The only thing different about her in the manga is the fact that she is human from start to finish. She only temporarily becomes a duck in chapter 6. And she has a last name, too: Ahiru Arima.
In fact, the "core four" were mostly left unchanged. However, I could tell that Fakir was more of a jerk here than he was in the anime. He seems more abusive toward Ahiru and in the first half of the last chapter he just acts like a flustered tsundere. Of course it's funny, but it's also kind of lame. Of course the manga is only two volumes long and they didn't have time to develop all the characters as flowingly like in the anime, but...
By the way, any Fakiru shippers will be disappointed to learn that there's no trace of it here...sorry! However if you shipped Ahitho(Ahiru x Mytho) then it isn't so bad.
Now let's address the elephant in the room...Edel's character...poor Mrs. Edel...
Edel is FAR from the comforting, helpful mentor character she was in the anime. She's wears very revealing outfits and ends up being the main villain of the manga. It's very jarring.
One thing that I do like about the manga is the fact that in the 9th chapter, Ahiru gets to dance with Mytho as herself, not as Tutu. Other than that, the manga sums up as a generic story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2012
Princess Tutu is about Ahiru, a girl who aspires in becoming a prima ballerina. She has a crush on a boy named Mytho who also goes to her school. Ahiru wishes she could make Mytho smile since he seems to be always sad and distant. That's why, when she was given a chance to collect the shards of Mytho's heart which was broken, she accepted it. She can then become Princess Tutu, a magical dancing girl with the ability to father the shards and restore Mytho's heart. The only problem is that she must never confess to Mytho or she will disappear. As she learns more about Mytho's past and becomes more involved with him, will this burden eventually become so heavy she can no longer keep on to the task?
I have to say I like the manga version of Princess Tutu more than its anime version. For one thing, the art is much, much better. The anime looks way too childish (yeah, Princess Tutu IS for children, but that doesn't mean the drawings have to look stupid). The manga is also less dragging, more straightforward in its plot sequence, and better in keeping someone's attention. The anime bored me although the fact that Ahiru is actually a duck and is not allowed to let anyone know about it was interesting. Just not interesting enough to keep me alert throughout the entire series. And yet the manga managed to move me more than the anime ever did so that means it must be more convincing, right?
For another manga that hardly deviates from the standard magical girl genre, Princess Tutu was a fine read.
I have to say I like the manga version of Princess Tutu more than its anime version. For one thing, the art is much, much better. The anime looks way too childish (yeah, Princess Tutu IS for children, but that doesn't mean the drawings have to look stupid). The manga is also less dragging, more straightforward in its plot sequence, and better in keeping someone's attention. The anime bored me although the fact that Ahiru is actually a duck and is not allowed to let anyone know about it was interesting. Just not interesting enough to keep me alert throughout the entire series. And yet the manga managed to move me more than the anime ever did so that means it must be more convincing, right?
For another manga that hardly deviates from the standard magical girl genre, Princess Tutu was a fine read.
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June 1, 2015This story is ultra cute, not very deep and kind of fluffy, which is not normally appealing to me, but it sort of grew on me as I read it. I thought that a magical girl ballerina that dances to defeat enemies was somewhat lame, but it works within the setting of the story, since the rules of Princess Tutu's world are clearly different. I like how a broken heart is represented by actual shards and fragments. Such heavy handed representations make me think that maybe the whole story is a metaphor, and actually a bit deeper than it appears on the surface. Fakir is an interesting character to me, because he really seems to care about Mytho, even though he wants to keep Tutu from restoring his heart. It sort of goes to show how a different perspective can drastically alter perception of good and evil. I'm not too sure that Edel is all that she appears to be, I'm fairly sure she's got something shady up her sleeve. Looking forward to some more answers in the next volume, I find myself hoping that Princess Tutu will be able to restore Mytho's heart and dance with her prince.
December 3, 2012
Reviewing both volumes here.
I saw the Princess Tutu anime a few years back, and completely loved it. The manga, however, is a very different thing. From what's in the manga, it looks like they were developed at the same time from a basic plot outline (a girl turns into Princess Tutu to help her mysterious schoolmate, Mytho, recover pieces of his heart) and allowed to develop entirely seperately.
So what's the difference? The storyline in the anime ended up being longer, more complex, and in tone far more of a fairy tale with some interesting metafictional elements. The manga is a very straightforward magical girl series with ballet as the gimmick. And as that, it's pretty good. It just doesn't really compare to the anime. I greatly prefer the anime, but I did enjoy the manga, too. I feel like it could have used some more time to fully explore the elements that it introduced (the anime does this far better, even in the identical elements). It also lacks the bittersweet ending of the anime, in favor of a far more conventional, if open, ending.
I saw the Princess Tutu anime a few years back, and completely loved it. The manga, however, is a very different thing. From what's in the manga, it looks like they were developed at the same time from a basic plot outline (a girl turns into Princess Tutu to help her mysterious schoolmate, Mytho, recover pieces of his heart) and allowed to develop entirely seperately.
So what's the difference? The storyline in the anime ended up being longer, more complex, and in tone far more of a fairy tale with some interesting metafictional elements. The manga is a very straightforward magical girl series with ballet as the gimmick. And as that, it's pretty good. It just doesn't really compare to the anime. I greatly prefer the anime, but I did enjoy the manga, too. I feel like it could have used some more time to fully explore the elements that it introduced (the anime does this far better, even in the identical elements). It also lacks the bittersweet ending of the anime, in favor of a far more conventional, if open, ending.
February 9, 2017
it's not BAD......but man..........it's so different from the show. and honestly, the show is a thousand times better so far. i still got one more volume to go though so i might as well read the next one.
May 21, 2017
This is vastly different from the anime version of Princess Tutu. I guess you could consider it an alternate telling of the story, or maybe even a draft of the finished product. The main characters stay the same (although they do have last names, which is a bit of a shock when Ahiru is introduced and she's not introduced by her character name but her family name), but some of the supporting cast are different or have different roles.
The only issue I have with this is that I feel like the publisher didn't really do an attentive job with the translation and clean-up of this book. I've seen scanlations that are tidier than this. It doesn't detract from the story, but it makes you feel like you paid money for an inferior product.
The only issue I have with this is that I feel like the publisher didn't really do an attentive job with the translation and clean-up of this book. I've seen scanlations that are tidier than this. It doesn't detract from the story, but it makes you feel like you paid money for an inferior product.
May 2, 2016
3.5 Stars.
Recently fell in love with this anime, so I had to read the manga. The two have a few major differences, and that's not necessarily bad. The pacing in this first manga volume is a bit rushed for my tastes, and is lacking some backstory. However, you are given plenty of foreshadowing for a more intense second volume, so I look forward to that.
Still enjoy the anime better -- it expanded the plot and added a great foundation to build upon. Curious how the manga will conclude, and if the ending is any different.
Recently fell in love with this anime, so I had to read the manga. The two have a few major differences, and that's not necessarily bad. The pacing in this first manga volume is a bit rushed for my tastes, and is lacking some backstory. However, you are given plenty of foreshadowing for a more intense second volume, so I look forward to that.
Still enjoy the anime better -- it expanded the plot and added a great foundation to build upon. Curious how the manga will conclude, and if the ending is any different.
February 5, 2012
Princess Tutu started as an anime. It did not translate very well to manga.
The storyline itself was changed, and honestly, I didn't like that "adjustment" for manga purposes. The story is about ballet and dancing, but because of the still-frames of the manga, it didn't translate well.
Suffice to say that while it has the magic of the characters, it does not have the magic of Princess Tutu. Go watch the anime. The manga's only so-so.
The storyline itself was changed, and honestly, I didn't like that "adjustment" for manga purposes. The story is about ballet and dancing, but because of the still-frames of the manga, it didn't translate well.
Suffice to say that while it has the magic of the characters, it does not have the magic of Princess Tutu. Go watch the anime. The manga's only so-so.
June 24, 2013
A young girl who wants to fulfill her dream into becoming a ballerina. As she comes across a dream, she finds herself dancing with a prince. Later she finds herself going to the same school with that boy who looked like a prince in her dreams. . . surely enough I haven't read the second volume of this manga. But I wishing and hoping to see it in the libraries or book stores.
September 6, 2016
It's cute, but it's no where near as good as the anime. It is entertaining, and a light, quick read, but just feels a little flat.
Mizu Shinonome did a great job with the illustrations and Ikuko Itoh's and Junpei Sato's character/story creations are definitely interesting enough, but the manga just doesn't feel like it quite lived up to its potential. I would recommend the anime instead.
Mizu Shinonome did a great job with the illustrations and Ikuko Itoh's and Junpei Sato's character/story creations are definitely interesting enough, but the manga just doesn't feel like it quite lived up to its potential. I would recommend the anime instead.
July 25, 2011
Really cheesy with a standard magical girl plot. I've never seen the anime, so I can't compare the illustrations, but I found the art to be decent. (Is it just me, or does Mytho look like Oz from Pandora Hearts?)
April 18, 2009
I really like the themes of ballet/Swan Lake and the importance of the heart in this manga/television series. This first volume covered a lot of what happens in the television series.
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May 18, 2009i like this book alot
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