Comments on: Manga/Anime Review: A Great Present for Kids of all Ages: Princess Tutu

By: DS

DS — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:55:20 +0000

Just wanted to note in case anyone is curious, that I bought this DVD set and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m not an anime fan, so this was my introduction.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:38:15 +0000

Jan,

Thank you for the info. Actually this might be the one I have pre-bought for my daughter. Really, you would think that I should know what I am spending my money on!!!

Amy

By: Vernieda

Vernieda — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:51:44 +0000

there’s no Drosselmeyer at all

*boggles* How in the world do you have Princess Tutu without Herr Drosselmeyer?!

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:07:54 +0000

Hi Kat! Yes, that was a direct quote from the manga. I just stared at that page in disbelief. Oh, and Edel is an evil corsette-wearing strumpette in the manga, and there’s no Drosselmeyer at all. *shakes head*

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DS, I don’t know what you normally like, but if you love romance and storytelling and great music, I think you’ll like it. But hey, if you decide to get rid of it, it would also make any child really happy at Christmas. ^__^

By: DS

DS — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:30:04 +0000

Ok you convinced me. I bought it from Amazon. Now if I hate it I know who to complain to. ;)

By: Kat

Kat — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:19:43 +0000

Hi Jan, thanks for writing this review. I became a fan of the anime for all the reasons you’ve mentioned above. I bought it on a whim because of my love for classical music and it has remained a favorite ever since. To be honest, I didn’t even know that there was a manga. Doesn’t seem like I’m missing out on much though. Did the dark ballerina really say, “Yeah I guess you’re right.”? That, right there, tells me just how different the two are.
I hope readers will take your advice and give this anime a chance. It really would make a wonderful gift for all ages. And I’m happy to see the AMV on here. It really captures the spirit of the series.

^_~

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:08:17 +0000

Amy – The Demon Ororon is coming out in an omnibus version with all four volumes in it next week for only $15! I pre-ordered one. 850 pages is pretty darned thick, but I’m cheap so I’ll figure out some way to read it LOL.

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:37:20 +0000

Furuba is overlooked? Really?

She’s talking about the anime. It was a very slow starter and was a sleeper hit, only gaining popularity over a few years through word of mouth and with the popularity of the manga. Hopefully Princess Tutu will do the same eventually. Unfortunately it has no good manga to help it.

By: Vernieda

Vernieda — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:22:42 +0000

Furuba is overlooked? Really? While it’s no Naruto, it consistently makes the USA Today Bestseller list. A few volumes back, it peaked within the top 20.

By: Estara

Estara — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:14:30 +0000

Yes, exactly! One of the few completely successful romance animes out there up with Fruits Basket. Way too overlooked. Thanks for spreading the word to a wider audience.