Princess Tutu 2002
What is Princess Tutu?
Princess Tutu is a television series that premiered in 2002. The show follows the story of a duck who is transformed into a young girl and attends a private school where she studies ballet.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 38
- Runtime
- 17 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 16, 2002
- Last aired
- May 23, 2003
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Kids Station
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Princess Tutu is a television series that premiered in 2002. The show follows the story of a duck who is transformed into a young girl and attends a private school where she studies ballet. At the school, she becomes acquainted with her enigmatic classmate Mytho, and a complex dynamic develops between them. The series features a narrative that intertwines elements of fantasy, romance, and drama, as the characters navigate their relationships and the circumstances surrounding their lives. A central conflict emerges as the characters become aware of their roles in a larger story, and they begin to resist their assigned fates.
Should you watch it?
“A duck turned girl becomes a ballet heroine to mend a broken heart.”
- Unique blend of ballet and magical storytelling
- Complex character dynamics
- Visually striking animation
- Plot can be intricate for casual viewers
- TV‑14 rating includes mature emotional themes
Watch it if you enjoy whimsical fantasy with ballet and layered character arcs.
Suitable for teens and older due to its TV‑14 rating and some emotional intensity.
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Season 1 · 38 episodes
- E1 Act 1 - Chapter of the Egg: The Duck and the Prince ~ Der Nußknacker: Blumenwalzer Mytharc Aug 16, 2002
- E2 Act 2 - Chapter of the Egg: Pieces of the Heart ~ Schwanensee: Scène finale Mytharc Aug 23, 2002
- E3 Act 3 - Chapter of the Egg: A Princess's Oath ~ Dornröschen: Panorama Core Aug 30, 2002
- E4 Act 4 - Chapter of the Egg: Giselle Core Sep 6, 2002
- E5 Act 5 - Chapter of the Egg: On the Eve of the Fire Festival ~ Bilder einer Ausstellung: Die Katakomben Core Sep 13, 2002
- E6 Act 6 - Chapter of the Egg: Aurora Dreaming ~ Dornröschen: Prolog Core Sep 20, 2002
- E7 Act 7 - Chapter of the Egg: Raven Princess ~ An der schönen blauen Donau Core Sep 27, 2002
- E8 Act 8 - Chapter of the Egg: The Fountain of Warriors ~ Fantasie-Overtüre zu "Romeo und Julia" Core Oct 4, 2002
- E9 Act 9 - Chapter of the Egg: Black Shoes ~ Bilder einer Ausstellung: Alten Schloß Core Oct 11, 2002
- E10 Act 10 - Chapter of the Egg: Cinderella ~ Aschenbrödel: Walzer-Coda Core Oct 18, 2002
- E11 Act 11 - Chapter of the Egg: La Sylphide Core Oct 25, 2002
- E12 Act 12 - Chapter of the Egg: Banquet of Darkness ~ Scheherazade Mytharc Nov 1, 2002
- E13 Act 13 - Chapter of the Egg: Swan Lake ~ Schwanensee Core Nov 8, 2002
- E14 Act 14 - Chapter of the Chick: Monster Raven ~ Blumenwalzer Core Nov 15, 2002
- E15 Act 15 - Chapter of the Chick: Coppelia Core Nov 29, 2002
- E16 Act 16 - Chapter of the Chick: Prayers of a Maiden ~ Gebet einer Jungfrau Core Dec 13, 2002
- E17 Act 17 - Chapter of the Chick: Crime and Punishment ~ Carmen Aragonaise Core Jan 10, 2003
- E18 Act 18 - Chapter of the Chick: Wandering Knight ~ Egmont Ouvertüre Core Jan 24, 2003
- E19 Act 19 - Chapter of the Chick: A Midsummer Night's Dream ~ Ein Sommernachtstraum Core Feb 7, 2003
- E20 Act 20 - Chapter of the Chick: A Forgotten Story ~ Die verkaufte Braut Core Feb 21, 2003
- E21 Act 21 - Chapter of the Chick: The Spinners ~ Lieder ohne Worte Core Mar 7, 2003
- E22 Act 22 - Chapter of the Chick: Crown of Stone ~ Das große Tor von Kiew Core Mar 21, 2003
- E23 Act 23 - Chapter of the Chick: Marionettes ~ Ruslan und Ludmilla Core Apr 4, 2003
- E24 Act 24 - Chapter of the Chick: The Prince and the Raven ~ Danse Macabre Core Apr 18, 2003
- E25 Act 25 - Chapter of the Chick: The Dying Swan ~ Romeo und Julia Core May 2, 2003
- E26 Act 26 - Chapter of the Chick: Finale ~ Der Nußknacker Mytharc May 23, 2003
- E27 Act 20 - Chapter of the Chick: A Forgotten Story ~ Die verkaufte Braut (Part 2) Mytharc Feb 28, 2003
- E28 Act 21 - Chapter of the Chick: The Spinners ~ Lieder ohne Worte (Part 2) Mytharc Mar 14, 2003
- E29 Act 22 - Chapter of the Chick: Crown of Stone ~ Das große Tor von Kiew (Part 2) Mytharc Mar 28, 2003
- E30 Act 23 - Chapter of the Chick: Marionettes ~ Ruslan und Ludmilla (Part 2) Mytharc Apr 11, 2003
- E31 Act 24 - Chapter of the Chick: The Prince and the Raven ~ Danse Macabre (Part 2) Mytharc Apr 25, 2003
- E32 Act 25 - Chapter of the Chick: The Dying Swan ~ Romeo und Julia (Part 2) Mytharc May 9, 2003
- E33 Act 14 - Chapter of the Chick: Monster Raven ~ Blumenwalzer (Part 2) Mytharc Nov 22, 2002
- E34 Act 15 - Chapter of the Chick: Coppelia (Part 2) Mytharc Dec 6, 2002
- E35 Act 16 - Chapter of the Chick: Prayers of a Maiden ~ Gebet einer Jungfrau (Part 2) Mytharc Dec 20, 2002
- E36 Act 17 - Chapter of the Chick: Crime and Punishment ~ Carmen Aragonaise (Part 2) Mytharc Jan 17, 2003
- E37 Act 18 - Chapter of the Chick: Wandering Knight ~ Egmont Ouvertüre (Part 2) Mytharc Jan 31, 2003
- E38 Act 19- Chapter of the Chick: A Midsummer Night's Dream ~ Ein Sommernachtstraum (Part 2) Mytharc Feb 14, 2003
Frequently asked questions
Who is Duck in Princess Tutu?
Duck is a duck transformed into a young girl who attends a private ballet school.
What is Princess Tutu?
Princess Tutu is the magical alter ego Duck adopts to try to restore Mytho’s shattered heart.
What is the central conflict?
Duck and her schoolmate Rue become opposing princesses while their friends grapple with assigned fates.
Does the series include romance?
Yes, Duck is enamored with Mytho, and romantic tensions drive much of the story.
What genres does Princess Tutu belong to?
It is an animated series that mixes drama, mystery, and sci‑fi/fantasy elements.
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