The Price of Smiles English Sub & Dub

About The Price of Smiles

The Price of Smiles (エガオノダイカ) arrives as a drama anime by Tatsunoko Production (2019), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: Original animation celebrating Tatsunoko Production's 55th anniversary. On a planet far from Earth, there is a realm full of smiling faces.

Next up: Princess Yuuki is 12 years old, and about to enter a sensitive age in a person's life. Everyday, she cries, laughs, and sometimes, her heart throbs with excitement. All the while, she lives merrily in the royal palace.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Yumiri Hanamori as Yuuki Soleil and Saori Hayami as Stella Shining. Think of it as a pick for viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Tatsunoko Production, so the studio's house style defines how The Price of Smiles looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 5.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yumiri Hanamori voicing Yuuki Soleil gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2019, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.