Scrapped Princess

About Scrapped Princess

Meet Scrapped Princess (スクラップド・プリンセス), an adventure, comedy and drama anime by bones (2003). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: Pacifica Cassul is a kindhearted girl living on the run, for prophecy has named her the poison that would destroy the world. Known as the Scrapped Princess, she’s the target of countless followers of a mighty religion.

Next up: Even when it seems like the whole realm is out to get her, she always has her two adoptive siblings - Shannon and Raquel. Together they travel the countryside, making new allies and battling countless foes. Bit by bit, they uncover the incredible truth behind the prophecy and its ties to unexplained events from 5,000 years ago.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Fumiko Orikasa as Pacifica Casull and Shinichirou Miki as Shannon Casull. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. At 24 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by bones, so the studio's house style defines how Scrapped Princess looks and moves on screen. The adventure focus matters here: exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Fumiko Orikasa voicing Pacifica Casull gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2003, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.