In a fairy tale come to life, the clumsy, sweet, and gentle Ahiru seems like an unlikely protagonist. In reality, Ahiru is just as magical as the talking cats and crocodiles that inhabit her town—for Ahiru really is a duck! Transformed by the mysterious Drosselmeyer into a human girl, Ahiru soon learns the reason for her existence. Using her magical egg-shaped pendant, Ahiru can transform into Princess Tutu—a beautiful and talented ballet dancer whose dances relieve people of the turmoil in their hearts. With her newfound ability, Ahiru accepts the challenge of collecting the lost shards of her prince's heart, for long ago he had shattered it in order to seal an evil raven away for all eternity.
Princess Tutu is a tale of heroes and their struggle against fate. Their beliefs, their feelings, and ultimately their actions will determine whether this fairy tale can reach its "happily ever after."
Great news for this guide! Princess Tutu is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 38 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Princess Tutu.
Episodes of Princess Tutu (38)
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Episodes
Aired
Type
1
Ahiru and the Prince - Der Nußknacker: Blumenwalzer
08/16/2002
CANON
2
Pieces of the Heart
08/23/2002
CANON
3
A Princess's Oath - Dornröschen: Panorama
08/30/2002
CANON
4
Giselle
09/06/2002
CANON
5
On the Eve of the Fire Festival - Bilder einer Ausste
09/13/2002
CANON
6
Aurora Dreaming - Dornröschen: Prolog
09/20/2002
CANON
7
Raven Princess - An der schönen blauen Donau
09/27/2002
CANON
8
The Fountain of Warriors - Fantasie-Overtüre zu
10/04/2002
CANON
9
Black Shoes - Bilder einer Ausstellung: Alten Schloß
10/11/2002
CANON
10
Cinderella - Aschenbrödel: Walzer-Coda
10/18/2002
CANON
11
La Sylphide
10/25/2002
CANON
12
Banquet of Darkness - Scheherazade
11/01/2002
CANON
13
Swan Lake - Schwanensee
11/08/2002
CANON
14
Monster Raven - Blumenwalzer (Part 1)
11/15/2002
CANON
15
Monster Raven - Blumenwalzer (Part 2)
11/22/2002
CANON
16
Coppelia (Part 1)
11/29/2002
CANON
17
Coppelia (Part 2)
12/06/2002
CANON
18
Prayers of a Maiden - Gebet einer Jungfrau (Part 1)
12/13/2002
CANON
19
Prayers of a Maiden - Gebet einer Jungfrau (Part 2)
12/20/2002
CANON
20
Crime and Punishment - Carmen Aragonaise (Part 1)
01/10/2003
CANON
21
Crime and Punishment - Carmen Aragonaise (Part 2)
01/17/2003
CANON
22
Wandering Knight - Egmont Ouvertüre (Part 1)
01/24/2003
CANON
23
Wandering Knight - Egmont Ouvertüre (Part 2)
01/31/2003
CANON
24
A Midsummer Night`s Dream - Ein Sommernachtstraum (Part 1)
02/07/2003
CANON
25
A Midsummer Night`s Dream - Ein Sommernachtstraum (Part 2)
02/14/2003
CANON
26
A Forgotten Story - Die verkaufte Braut (Part 1)
02/21/2003
CANON
27
A Forgotten Story - Die verkaufte Braut (Part 2)
02/28/2003
CANON
28
The Spinners - Lieder ohne Worte (Part 1)
03/07/2003
CANON
29
The Spinners - Lieder ohne Worte (Part 2)
03/14/2003
CANON
30
Crown of Stone - Das große Tor von Kiew (Part 1)
03/21/2003
CANON
31
Crown of Stone - Das große Tor von Kiew (Part 2)
03/28/2003
CANON
32
Marionettes - Ruslan und Ludmilla (Part 1)
04/04/2003
CANON
33
Marionettes - Ruslan und Ludmilla (Part 2)
04/11/2003
CANON
34
The Prince and the Raven - Danse Macabre (Part 1)
04/18/2003
CANON
35
The Prince and the Raven - Danse Macabre (Part 2)
04/25/2003
CANON
36
The Dying Swan - Romeo und Julia (Part 1)
05/02/2003
CANON
37
The Dying Swan - Romeo und Julia (Part 2)
05/09/2003
CANON
38
Finale - Der Nußknacker
05/23/2003
CANON
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