The appeal and reviews of "Petite Puri Yucie": A small adventure brings great excitement

Petit Puri Yucie - Petit Puri Yucie - Detailed review and recommendation

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

game

■ Broadcast period

September 30, 2002 - March 24, 2003
NHK BS2 September 30, 2002 - March 24, 2003 (Episodes 1-26) 18:00-18:30

■Broadcasting station

NHK BS-2

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 26

■Original Story

Akai Takami

■ Director

Masahiko Otsuka

■ Production

GAINAX, AIC

■Works

©GAINAX・Puchi Puri Committee

■ Story

Today, a girl jumps out of a small house on a hill. Her name is Yucy. She lives with her adoptive father Gunbird and his butler Cube. She is a bright, cute, and... slightly clumsy... but very energetic girl. However, Yucy has only one problem. No matter how many years pass, she never grows older than 10 years old. Even though this year marks her 17th birthday, her body remains that of a 10-year-old. "If only I could grow up... then..." Yucy sighs, thinking of the prince she met only once when she was little. Then, one day, she hears amazing news. The queen is going to choose the next candidate for princess. If she becomes the Platinum Princess, she will get the Eternal Tiara, which is said to grant any wish. After hearing the story, Yucy heads to the castle with Cube. Not realizing that this is a big step towards becoming the Platinum Princess...

■Cast

・Yucie/Maria Yamamoto・Glenda/Yuki Matsuoka・Kokoru/Yukari Fukui・Elmina/Ayako Kawasumi・Beth/Fumiko Orikasa・Cube/Tomo Saeki・Gaga/Yoshitsugu Ishii・Chau/Chiaki Maeda・Balizan/Tomohiro Nishimura・Berber/Tomoko Kaneda・Drago・Drago/Mitsuo Yagi・Gunbird/Kenyu Horiuchi・Queen Elsel/Kikuko Inoue・Alc/Takayuki Yamaguchi・Dan/Hiroshi Ienaka・Mimi/Yukana・Milka/Kyoko Tsuruno・Kate/Yuko Kaida・Baby/Yuko Sasamoto・Demon King/Kenji Utsumi・Rosa/Yumi Touma・Aries/Maaya Sakamoto・Zeal/Eiji Ito・Amphy/Daisuke Namikawa・Amphy's younger sister/Hisayo Mochizuki・Frederick/Hiroaki Hirata

■ Main staff

・Original story, original character design: Takami Akai・Supervision: Hideaki Anno・Director: Masahiko Otsuka・Series composition: Jukki Hanada, Hiroyuki Yamaga・Character design: Kazuko Tadano・Monster design: Hiromi Matsushita・Art director: Katsufumi Hariu・Color design: Aiko Matsuyama・Composition director: Takeshi Aoki・Editor: Yayoi Otake・Sound director: Toru Nakano・Music: Shigetsugu Nagaoka・Producers: Yuichi Sekido, Eizo Kondo, Hiroaki Inoue・Animation production: GAINAX, AIC
・Production: Puchi Puri Committee

■ Main Characters

・Yucie The main character. An ordinary girl in the human world. Her actual age is 17. For unknown reasons, she appears to have stopped growing at the age of 10. Her parents died soon after she was born, and she is currently being raised by her adoptive father. Despite her sad circumstances, she is cheerful, energetic, and puts her all into everything she does. She is a bit of a scatterbrain, but she is also an active girl with a strong sense of purpose. She wants to become a wonderful adult so she can meet the prince who saved her when she was a child, and she searches for the Eternal Tiara, which is said to grant any wish, and aims to become the Platinum Princess.
・Glenda She is the princess of the Demon King and Yucy's rival. She is a haughty gal who is skilled in magic, has a haughty attitude and is foul-mouthed, but just like Yucy, she is troubled by the fact that she hasn't grown up since she was 10 years old (due to a curse?). She also has a surprisingly kind side.
・Kokoru A candidate for Platinum Princess in the spirit world. She is Yucy's classmate and best friend at Princess Academy. She is a slow-paced girl with glasses and a weak presence, but she admires Yucy's energy and tries her best little by little.
- Elmina: The daughter of the King of Heaven and Yucy's classmate. She is a high-level princess candidate with a calm demeanor and refined way of speaking.
・Beth A candidate for Platinum Princess in the fairy world with a boyish aura.
A boy who is a cube demon but serves as a butler in Yucy's house for some reason. He is also Yucy's wise adviser, teaching her things she doesn't understand and helping her with magical items, but because he is like a younger brother to her, he is constantly at the mercy of Yucy's power.
He lives with Yucy and the others in a small house on the hills outside Gunbard Town. He is well known for being a doting father who dotes on Yucy, but he was once a famous hero and is trusted by the people.
-Elsel She is the queen who rules the country where Ucy lives. She is also the principal of Princess Academy.
A mysterious young swordsman who meets Alcudy. He seems to be traveling around the world in search of something. After meeting Yucy, they start to become aware of each other.

■Subtitle

・Episode 01: Birth! Platinum Princess candidate ・Episode 02: A rival appears? Yucie goes to school ・Episode 03: Excitement! First part-time job!
Episode 04: What to do? Hairball panic!
・Episode 05/Memory... The Garden of Long-ago Days・Episode 06/Could it be?! The encounter came suddenly・Episode 07/Kyan? The Demon World is full of cats・Episode 08/Sparkle, the me inside me・Episode 09/Perfect? ​​The Princess of Heaven appears!
Episode 10: Fate? Reunited Library Episode 11: My Feelings Reach the Girl I Met on the Beach Episode 12: Challenge! Heavenly Triathlon Episode 13: Romance! The Magic of Love Comes Suddenly Episode 14: Mystery after Mystery! The Princess of the Fairy World Episode 15: The New Puchi Puri! A New Challenge Episode 16: Harvest Festival Yucy's Determination!
Episode 17: What a nuisance! The fairy world is full of lies. Episode 18: Burn your butler spirit! Save Barizan. Episode 19: I'll serve you! My master is Mr. Henkuts. Episode 20: Confession! A ball for just the two of us. Episode 21: Everyone gather! A singing voice that connects our hearts. Episode 22: Can you see it? Can't you see it? Come to the haunted house. Episode 23: To the fairy world... Shine, five hearts!
・Episode 24/Graduation... A secret thought in my heart ・Episode 25/The last Seine! The princess's choice ・Episode 26/To the me who will one day become an adult

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Egao no Tensai・Lyrics by Hiromi Mori・Composition by Shigetaka Nagaoka・Arrangement by Shigetaka Nagaoka・Singer by Petit Please (Marian Yamamoto, Yuki Matsuoka, Yukari Fukui, Ayako Kawasumi, Fumiko Orikasa)

・ED1
・Because I can't say it・Lyrics by Yoko Ishida・Music by Masami Okui・Arrangement by Shigetaka Nagaoka・Singer by Yoko Ishida

・IN1
・Friends and Rivals ・Lyrics by Hiromi Mori ・Composition by Shigetaka Nagaoka ・Arrangement by Shigetaka Nagaoka ・Singer by Petit Please (Marian Yamamoto, Yuki Matsuoka, Yukari Fukui, Ayako Kawasumi, Fumiko Orikasa)

■Detailed review

"Petit Puri Yucie" is an anime series that aired on NHK BS2 from 2002 to 2003 and is based on the game by Takami Akai. This work is a story of adventure and growth of Yucie, a girl who never grows up, as she aims to become the "Platinum Princess". Below, we will review this work in detail from various perspectives, including the story, characters, production, and music.

story

Yucy is a girl who looks like she's still 10 years old, even though she has just turned 17. She aims to become a "Platinum Princess" so that she can meet the prince she met only once as a child. If she becomes a Platinum Princess, she will be able to obtain the Eternal Tiara, which will grant any wish. This setting creates a fascinating storyline that makes the viewer root for Yucy's growth and her challenge to achieve her dreams.

The story follows Yucy's enrollment in the Princess Academy and her journey through various challenges. Each episode depicts the problems and adventures that Yucy and her friends face, keeping viewers hooked. In particular, Yucy's relationship with her rival Glenda and her encounter with the mysterious young swordsman Ark add depth to the story.

In addition, the setting of Yucy's body not growing is used effectively to emphasize her inner growth. The sight of Yucy growing not in appearance but in her inner growth is inspiring to the audience. The final episode movingly depicts the process by which Yucy finds her own value and comes to terms with her body not growing.

character

Yucy is the central character of this work, and her cheerfulness and energy drive the story. Her drive and positive attitude evoke empathy and support from the viewer. Also, Yucy's body not growing is used effectively to emphasize her inner growth.

Glenda appears as Ucy's rival. She is the princess of the Demon King, and is characterized by her haughty attitude and foul-mouthed personality. However, her worries about having a body that does not grow, just like Ucy's, and her unexpectedly kind-hearted side are also depicted, leaving a deep impression on viewers. The relationship between Glenda and Ucy is an important element of the story, and the friendship and competition between the two add excitement to the story.

Kokoru is Yucy's best friend and a candidate for the Platinum Princess of the Spirit World. She is a little slow-paced and inconspicuous, but she admires Yucy's energy and is depicted growing little by little. Kokoru's growth symbolizes the power of Yucy's influence and friendship.

Elmina is the daughter of the King of Heaven and a classmate of Yucy. She is characterized by her calm demeanor and refined way of speaking, and is portrayed as a high-level princess candidate. While Elmina's presence shows the ideal princess that Yucy aspires to be, she also depicts her own inner conflict, leaving a deep impression on viewers.

Beth is a candidate for the Platinum Princess of the fairy world and is a boyish character. Her drive and friendship are important factors supporting Yucy's adventure.

Cube is Yucy's butler and her wise counsellor. Cube's magical items and knowledge help Yucy on his adventures, but they also show his own personal growth. The relationship between Cube and Yucy symbolises family love and friendship.

Gunbird is Yucy's adoptive father and is portrayed as a doting father who dotes on her. However, his past experiences as a hero and the trust he receives from the people are important factors in supporting Yucy's growth.

Queen Elsel is the queen of the country where Yucy lives and the principal of the Princess Academy. Her existence is a symbol of the Platinum Princess that Yucy aspires to be, and she plays an important role in the story.

Arc is a mysterious young swordsman who meets Yucy, and his presence has a profound impact on Yucy's growth and adventure. The relationship between Arc and Yucy emphasizes the romance element of the story and leaves a deep impression on viewers.

Production

"Petit Puri Yucie" was produced by GAINAX and AIC. GAINAX is the studio that produced masterpieces such as "Evangelion", and the high quality of that work is reflected in this work. AIC is also a studio that has produced many popular anime, and the collaboration between the two studios has resulted in beautiful visuals and intricate storytelling.

Director Masahiko Otsuka has demonstrated his skill in drawing out the best in the characters and story. His direction movingly depicts Yucy's growth, friendship, and adventure. Series composers Jukki Hanada and Hiroyuki Yamaga have also skillfully constructed the storylines of each episode, creating an exciting plot that keeps viewers engaged.

Character designer Kazuko Tadano has created fascinating characters such as Yucy and Glenda. Her designs visually express the personalities and emotions of the characters, leaving a deep impression on the viewer. Monster designer Hiromi Matsushita has realistically depicted the various enemies and challenges that Yucy faces, heightening the tension of the story.

Art director Katsufumi Hariu beautifully depicts the world that Yucy lives in. His art colors the setting for Yucy's adventure, giving the viewer hope and dreams. Color designer Aiko Matsuyama expresses the emotions of the characters and the atmosphere of the story through color, enhancing the emotions of the viewer.

Composition director Takeshi Aoki skillfully constructs the composition of each scene to draw the viewer's attention. His direction portrays Yucie's adventures and growth in a moving way. Editor Yayoi Otake skillfully adjusts the tempo of each episode, creating a plot that keeps the viewer interested.

Sound director Toru Nakano skillfully combines character voices, sound effects, and music to enhance the emotions of the viewer. His sound creates a moving portrayal of Yucy's adventures and growth. Music composer Shigetsugu Nagaoka provides beautiful melodies that color Yucy's adventures and growth, enhancing the emotions of the viewer.

music

The music for Petit Puri Yucie was composed by Shigemitsu Nagaoka. His music movingly depicts Yucie's adventures and growth, evoking emotions in the viewer. In particular, the opening theme "Egao no Tensai" is a song that symbolizes Yucie's brightness and energy, leaving a deep impression on viewers. This song is sung by Petit Please (Marian Yamamoto, Yuki Matsuoka, Yukari Fukui, Ayako Kawasumi, and Fumiko Orikasa), and their voices add color to Yucie's adventure.

The ending theme, "I Can't Say It," is a song that symbolizes Yucy's inner conflict and growth, and leaves a deep impression on viewers. This song is sung by Yoko Ishida, and her voice movingly depicts Yucy's growth. Additionally, the insert song, "Tomodachi de Rival," is a song that symbolizes the relationship between Yucy and Glenda, and leaves a deep impression on viewers. This song is also sung by Petit Please, and their voices add color to Yucy's adventure.

■Recommendation

"Petit Puri Yucie" is a story of adventure and growth about a girl named Yucie who never grows up, as she strives to become the "Platinum Princess." This work draws viewers in with Yucie's cheerfulness and energy, her body that never grows, and the charm of the various characters that surround her. In particular, the story movingly depicts Yucie's inner growth, friendship, and adventures, deeply moving viewers.

The beautiful visuals and detailed storytelling by GAINAX and AIC, as well as the beautiful music by Shigetsugu Nagaoka, add to the appeal of this work. Songs such as the opening theme "Egao no Tensai," the ending theme "Ienai Kara," and the insert song "Tomodachi de Rival" movingly depict Yucie's adventures and growth, evoking emotions in the viewer.

This work is recommended for those who want to enjoy anime with themes of growth, friendship, and adventure, those who can empathize with Yucy's brightness and energy, and those who want to enjoy beautiful visuals and music. In particular, if you pay attention to the setting of Yucy's body not growing and the charm of the various characters surrounding her, you will be able to be deeply moved.

"Petit Puri Yucie" is a moving story that gives viewers hope and dreams, so be sure to give it a watch. Yucie's adventures and growth will warm your heart.