PriPara English Sub & Dub

About PriPara

Here is what PriPara (プリパラ) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, music and slice of life anime by Tatsunoko Production (2014). The premise: The anime is set in the PriPara world, filled with girls' dreams and yearnings for fashion, dance, and music. Seemingly every day, there are auditions that send top idols to worldwide fame on television and online.

More of the story: Laala and her companions are all fascinated with this world. However, Laala's school prohibits PuriPara for elementary school children. A sudden chance leads Laala to make her first entrance into the world of PriPara, where she just might make her debut.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Himika Akaneya as Laala Manaka and Miyu Kubota as Sophy Hojo. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 38 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tatsunoko Production, which means the visual identity of PriPara follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.5/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Himika Akaneya as Laala Manaka, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.