Hime-chan no Ribbon English Sub & Dub

About Hime-chan no Ribbon

Hime-chan no Ribbon (姫ちゃんのリボン) blends comedy, fantasy and mahou shoujo by Studio Gallop (1992). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: Erika, the princess of the Magic Kingdom has come to Earth in order to find a human girl who looks just like her. That girl turns out to be Himeko Nonohara, a tomboy's tomboy.

Also worth knowing: Erika needs to give Himeko a magical item she has created in order to prove her worth as a successor to the crown. Himeko has to test this item, a hair ribbon that allows her to transform into any other person she sees, to see if it is worthy. The series follows Himeko's adventures and her budding romance with Daichi, the boy who finds out her secret.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Ikue Ootani as Himeko Nonohara and Kazue Ikura as Pokota. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 61 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Studio Gallop is the studio behind Hime-chan no Ribbon, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Ikue Ootani as Himeko Nonohara, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1992, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.