Murder Princess
On the 4th day of the Month of Jade, Cyndina Era 672, a coup d'état in Forland forces Princess Alita to flee her father's castle, when she encounters Falis, the strongest bounty hunter in history. It is rumoured that Falis killed a dragon and is accompanied by Dominikov. An accident sends Alita and Falis falling off a cliff. In this near-death experience a light engulfs them, exchanging their souls. Falis, now in Alita's body, is asked to protect the country as "princess". And so Falis becomes the world's fiercest ruler, the Murder Princess.
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Plot Summary
The princess of the peaceful kingdom of Land of the Fae, Alita Forger, is assassinated. Her soul is transferred into the body of a bounty hunter named Falis. Now, Falis must take on Alita's identity and fight to protect the kingdom from the evil empire that orchestrated the princess's demise. She is aided by her loyal companions, including the skilled swordsman Akio and the magical warrior Josephina.
Critical Reception
Murder Princess is a short OVA series that received a mixed to positive reception. It is often praised for its fast-paced action and humorous blend of fantasy and comedy, though some critics found its plot to be somewhat predictable and its animation style to be inconsistent.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic action sequences and comedic elements.
- Enjoyed for its unique premise of a princess's soul inhabiting a bounty hunter's body.
- Some viewers found the animation to be average and the plot to be somewhat formulaic.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Murder Princess are generally positive, with many appreciating the over-the-top action and the humorous interactions between characters. Some viewers noted that while entertaining, it doesn't offer groundbreaking storytelling.
Fun Fact
The series is based on a manga of the same name written and illustrated by Sekina Aoi.
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