Maria Watches Over Us: Printemps English Sub & Dub

About Maria Watches Over Us: Printemps

If you are hunting for a new drama series, Maria Watches Over Us: Printemps (マリア様がみてる～春～) deserves a look (2004). The setup goes like this. The setup: The spring term is beginning for the learners at Lillian Girls' Academy. Friends are reunited, but for the Yamayuri Council, it's a bittersweet time.

Also worth knowing: Yoko, Eriko, and Sei are busy preparing to depart Lillian while Sachiko, Rei, and Shimako are doing their best to ensure that their dear sisters receive a memorable commencement. Sei's departure will leave a sizable hole in the White Roses, and filling it won't be easy. Is there anyone who could appeal to Shimako enough to become the next Rosa Gigantea en bouton?

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Kana Ueda as Yumi Fukuzawa and Mitsuhiro Ichiki as Yuuki Fukuzawa. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio DEEN, which means the visual identity of Maria Watches Over Us: Printemps follows that studio's craft. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Kana Ueda voicing Yumi Fukuzawa gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2004, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.