Puppet Princess English Sub & Dub

About Puppet Princess

Here is what Puppet Princess (からくりの君) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, comedy and fantasy anime by TMS Entertainment (2000). In short: Princess Rangiku lost her entire family to Lord Karimata, who invaded her home seeking her father's life work, puppets with unique capabilities. As her duty, Rangiku sets out with three of her father's greatest puppet warriors to seek revenge.

Soon after, she can manipulate these to battle the strongest of warriors, however manipulating the puppets leaves her own self vulnerable to direct attacks, so she seeks a ninja warrior named Manajiri to aid and protect her in her quest.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Rangiku Ayawatari (Akiko Yajima) and Yasaburou Manajiri (Norio Wakamoto) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for 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

Production sits with TMS Entertainment, which means the visual identity of Puppet Princess follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Akiko Yajima as Rangiku Ayawatari, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2000, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.