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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 38
- Episode length
- 16 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 8 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 16, 2002 – May 23, 2003
- Season
- Summer 2002
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Hal Film Maker
- Director
- Junichi Satou
- Original creator
- Ikuko Itou
- Music
- Kaoru Wada
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
- Also known as
- Kapital des Kiikens, Kapitel des Eies, Prenses Tutu
- Score across sites
- 8.00/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
10h 8m
⚡ 8 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Fairy Tale96%Ballet96%Dancing95%Henshin85%Female Protagonist80%Boarding School79%Anthropomorphism76%Shapeshifting75%Magic75%Kuudere73%
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Princess Tutu
プリンセスチュチュ
Synopsis
In a fairy tale come to life, the clumsy, sweet, and gentle Ahiru (Japanese for 'duck') seems like an unlikely protagonist. In reality, Ahiru is just as magical as the talking cats and crocodiles that inhabit her town - for Ahiru really is a duck! Transformed by the mysterious Drosselmeyer into a human girl, Ahiru soon learns the reason for her existence. Using her magical egg-shaped pendant, Ahiru can transform into Princess Tutu - a beautiful and talented ballet dancer whose dances relieve people of the turmoil in their hearts. With her newfound ability, Ahiru accepts the challenge of collecting the lost shards of her prince's heart, for long ago he had shattered it in order to seal an evil raven away for all eternity. Princess Tutu is a tale of heroes and their struggle against fate. Their beliefs, their feelings, and ultimately their actions will determine whether this fairy tale can reach its "happily ever after." Note: Princess Tutu aired in two parts. The first part included 13 25-minute-long episodes, while the second part consisted of 24 12-minute-long episodes with a 25-minute-long final episode for a total of 38 episodes.
Trailer
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Should you watch Princess Tutu?
Yes, if you enjoy drama, fantasy and mahou shoujo, especially stories with fairy tale, ballet, dancing.
Fans rate it highly: 81/100 on AniList, with 75% of 12.3K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #2 highest-rated anime of 2002.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 4.6% of viewers drop it.
At about 10 h 8 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
38 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ikuko Itou
- Director
- Junichi Satou
- Series composition
- Michiko Yokote
- Character design
- Ikuko Itou
- Music
- Kaoru Wada
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Morning Grace” by Ritsuko Okazaki
Endings (1)
- ED1“Watashi No Ai Wa Chiisaikeredo” by Ritsuko Okazaki
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Princess Tutu FAQ
How many episodes does Princess Tutu have?
Princess Tutu has 38 episodes of about 16 minutes each, roughly 10 h 8 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Princess Tutu?
About 10 h 8 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 19 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Princess Tutu finished?
Yes. Princess Tutu has finished airing — the final episode aired May 23, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of Princess Tutu?
No sequel is listed for Princess Tutu as of October 2026.
Is Princess Tutu based on a manga?
No. Princess Tutu is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Princess Tutu?
Princess Tutu was animated by Hal Film Maker and directed by Junichi Satou.
Who sings the opening of Princess Tutu?
The opening, "Morning Grace", is performed by Ritsuko Okazaki.
Where can I watch Princess Tutu?
Princess Tutu is listed on HIDIVE, Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.