Napping Princess English Sub & Dub

About Napping Princess

Here is what Napping Princess (ひるね姫 ～知らないワタシの物語～) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and drama anime by Signal.MD (2017). At its core: This fender and genre-bending film takes us into the not-too-distant machine-driven future. Kokone should be diligently studying for her university entrance exams, but she just can't seem to stay awake.

Also worth knowing: Aside from stealing precious study time, her napping is even more distracting, as it brings on strange dreams with warring machines that hint at family buried truths that have been dormant for years. She can't ask her father, a hipster mechanic more talented and artful than his job requires, as he's always busy modifying motorcycles and cars in flights of fancy. What are these visions that lead Kokone at once closer to and farther away from her family?

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Mitsuki Takahata as Kokone Morikawa and Rie Kugimiya as Joy. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Signal.MD is the studio behind Napping Princess, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Mitsuki Takahata as Kokone Morikawa, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2017, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.