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Princess Tutu: Complete Collection

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I give lots of praise to this series, but I thought I'd clarify a few things for people interested in this set. There is another, more expensive set on amazon. This set is the recent re-release with a different package design. Unlike most ADV releases, this box set contains the original discs, which are still loaded with bonus features, making this a great buy. My one gripe is that the DVDs are all stacked, instead of being in individual holders, but I still consider this official release a great buy.

This is a beautifully done series. Whoever made this truly loved ballet and fairy tales. While not all of the dancing is animated, the whole things is breathtakingly illustrated, one of the most gorgeous series I've ever seen.

I only have one gripe, and that is only about the packaging, where the six discs are stacked within the case so they are more prone to scratches.

I watched the first three episodes of this show with a group at school, and fell in love with it. Finally decided to order the seasons, and completely satisfied with it. The DVD has extras that include mini dance lessons with Neko Sensei(Mr. Cat). It also allows for the viewer to choose Japanese, with or with out subs, or english, with or without subs.
Would recommend for pretty much any age group that likes anime.

I once had to give up my Princess Tutu DVDs but when I saw the Princess Tutu: Complete Collection come up on my recommended list, I put it on my wish list and finally, FINALLY I had a little extra money to get it.

I'm so glad that I did.

I burned through watching the entire series in two days. There was a lot that I'd forgotten about the story of Duck, Fakir, Rue and Mytho. I'd forgotten how funny Mr Cat was. How creepy Drosselmeyer could be. How controlling Fakir was over Mytho in the beginning. How complex Rue's story was. How delightful Ahiru/Duck could be in all her awkward earnestness.

Princess Tutu: Complete Collection is a nifty combination of assorted fairy tales in all their twisted darkness. It makes use of the need to be loved and give love and the battle in between. It allows for the premise that pain is part of preparation for battle and that coming to terms with who you are is part of the bargain of living life.

And it does it all in a delicious stew mix of humor, angst, drama, absurdity and lots and lots of ballet battles. You see,Princess Tutu: Complete Collection is made of epic stuff: LOVE! PRIDE! DESPAIR! HEART! And all that "I WANT TO PROTECT!" blather that makes manga and anime so much fun when it is working on all cylinders.

And Princess Tutu: Complete Collection is a series that definitely works on all cylinders. Some people might be put off by the magical schoolgirl facade but if you give it a chance, you'll find it is a lot more than that.

And it is still one of the best shoujo series ever made.

Princess Tutu is a great collection but the DVD case needs lots of work.
it's ridiculous that someone would aloud these disk to be stacked on top of each other
in a single tab.
It took a while to find the perfect replacement
because certain companies don't sell just one DVD case but will try to
sell you 50 or more.
but i found a replacement booklet DVD case holder with 6 slots for the DVD and
all i had to buy was one, a couple of dollars but well worth it.
if you need to know where to get a replacement
Google u.s. plastic corp and look for the tab DVD cases
the graphic sheets fit perfectly too

a similar problem happen with The Sakura Wars collection
again a replacement can be found at that site

The title and the artwork suggest a typical young girl's anime. But really, this is a fascinating story: lighthearted, humorous, quirky, but also richly layered and full of depth. Little kids will love the story of the silly heroine. But adults can appreciate the ballet references, classical music, and softly beautiful soundtrack.

There is a marked difference between season 1 and 2. Season 2 looks like they began to continue the story of season 1 but then changed gears dramatically. It's my one issue with the series that it can feel very disjointed in the storytelling and theme between the two seasons.

This particular box set is very vanilla. Just disks piled on top of eachother.

I am by disc 4 and I get my 3 year old daughter to watch it with me and we are glued you dont even notice how fast the time goes by!

I remember watching this series several years ago and am now able to share it with my young daughter who loves the show, and has fallen in love with the quirky storyline, the captivating characters, as well as the ballet and classical-music infused into the series.

The story of Princess Tutu centers on a young teen named Ahiru (which translates into `duck' in Japanese). This young girl is actually a duck who has been transformed into a girl and it becomes apparent early on in the show that Ahiru has some sort of destiny to fulfill. Ahiru studies classical ballet at a private school and develops a deep crush on a strange young man, Mytho. It turns out that Mytho's heart is in pieces and it is up to Ahiru to restore his feelings. Of course, there are several antagonists that try to prevent Ahiru from achieving her goal. Fortunately, Ahiru is also able to transform into the magical prima ballerina Princess Tutu, and this helps her to gradually fulfill her mission.

There are many layers to this story, and just when you think you've figured everything out, there are interesting twists and developments that keep the story fresh and interesting. Adults will delight in the use of classical music and ballet moves as well as the richly-layered plot. Children like my young daughter will be enchanted by the quirky cast of characters, the cute mannerisms, and of course the vibrant colors that infuse this enchanting anime production. The soundtrack is equally compelling, especially "Morning Grace" by Ritsuko Okazaki.

I haven't seen a lot of Anime, but I saw this at a used DVD place, but it only had one disk. So I went online to buy it and just finished the final episode. I absolutely loved it. It was beautifully done and a wonderful story. The girl who did the voice for Duck was a perfect fit. You really feel like she pulls you into her emotions. I enjoyed it thoroughly and I hope that there are more out there like this.

I was recommended this show by a friend, and it seemed like it would be something cute, and goofy, but not much more then your typical shojo, 'magical girl' type of anime. Overall Princess Tutu really surprised me, the story was cute and endearing but more complicated then I had originally expected. The characters are genuine and likable, and are given a chance to change and evolve throughout the series. I will avoid giving away any spoilers, but as this seemingly simple fairytale unfolds there are more layers and surprises around each corner.

This show is something that could be enjoyed by both kids and adults, it is geared more towards girls but it is not so horribly feminine that a more receptive guy couldn't enjoy it. If you are a fan of ballet, or like another look at the show, I really enjoyed re-watching the episodes with commentary. The (English) cast takes turns talking about the actual music and dances behind the shows, which I found really fascinating.

The only real downside that I found to the show is that the first episode is a bit annoying, but after that I fell in love! If you give this anime a try, don't get detured by episode one if you find it a bit annoying, it really is a good show.