title_name=Shamanic Princess
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シャーマニックプリンセス
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Shamanic Princess
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Magical Girl , Drama
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is a Japanese (
Anime ) anime consisting of 6
OVA episodes. It chronicles the exploits of Tiara, an agent from the Guardian World, who has been sent to Earth to recover the Throne of Yord, a mystical object which is the source of magical energy in the Guardian World.
''Shamanic Princess''' initial Japanese release was on
Laserdisc and
VHS , in 6 installments. The first episode was released in June 1996, and the last was released in June 1998. It was released on 2
Region 2 DVD s starting in 2001.
''Shamanic Princess'' has been released on
DVD in North America by
Central Park Media in 2000, and it has since been re-released in 2003. The show is known partially for its odd chronology: the first 4 episodes properly consist of what fans dub the "Throne of Yord Saga", and the final two episodes cover the happenings that lead up to the Throne of Yord situation.
The Guardian World is a dimension near our own, whose inhabitants are charged with guarding and controlling certain things in our world. To this end, the inhabitants possess varying levels of magical power which allows them to change shape, destroy objects, suspend time, or call up elemental beings to do their bidding. The source of power in the Guardian World is the Throne of Yord, a mysterious painting watched over by the Elders, who train Neutralizers to tend the Throne and make sure it is kept safe. One of these Neutralizers (Kagetsu) has stolen the Throne and taken it to Earth for an unknown purpose, causing the Elders to send two different teams to Earth to reclaim the Throne -- for if the Throne is away for too long or is destroyed, the Guardian World will be undone.
(ティアラ ''Tiara'') (Voice: in battle. She is hot-tempered and can be abraisive, but is more innocent and naïve than she likes to let on. She was Kagetsu's lover once.
(ジャポロ ''Japoro'') (Voice:
Rica Matsumoto /
P.M. Lewis ) is a
Familiar to Tiara, acting as a battery-pack and backup to her powers. Japolo is highly intelligent and loyal to the Elders, and possesses much knowledge which Tiara doesn't about her mission and why the Throne was stolen. Japolo's powers include being able to freeze time, create a suspension (stasis) field (which allows battles to go in crowded cities without anyone noticing) and detect other magical presences from her world.
(グラム ''Guramu'') (Voice:
Rica Matsumoto /
Tristan Goddard ) was the first
Familiar whom Tiara summoned. He was, however, disfigured in the process. Tiara had to fight long in order to possess him, as well as fighting off a demon formed from her own shadow, which now is the
Demon-like Creature she can become in battle. Because of this Graham initially feared Tiara, but his fear soon gave way to a fierce loyalty.
Years later, Graham would be destroyed by Kagetsu when the latter stole the Throne of Yord to rescue Sara.
(レナ ''Rena'') (Voice:
Mitsuki Yayoi /
Suzy Prue ) is a childhood friend of both Sara and Tiara, and later, a rival to Tiara. She uses a flute to perform her magic. She originally was sent to retreive the Throne and Kagetsu, but eventually ended up joining him. Lena is calm and reserved, and while much admired for her accomplishments she harbors feeling of inferiority towards Tiara. She also, with the Throne of Yord's powers, can become a
Demon-like Creature during battles.
(レオン ''Reon'') (Voice:
Hiro Yuuki /
Alvaro J. Gonzalez ) is Lena's partner, capable of transforming into a ferocious beast and mirroring Japolo's powers. Leon has a preternatural attachment to Lena and will defend her regardless of the risk to himself. He is only moderately powerful, but Lena can lend him her powers via her flute.
(華月 ''Kagetsu'') (Voice:
Kouichi Yamadera /
Crispin Freeman ) is a Neutralizer from the Guardian World. As a Neutralizer, Kagetsu possesses the ability to neutralize other people's magic, but his ability to summon powers of his own is limited. He vanished from the Guardian World after stealing the Throne of Yord.
(紗羅 ''Sara'') (Voice:
Tomo Sakurai /
Mary Anne Towne ) is a friend of Tiara's and Kagetsu's sister. A sweet, gentle girl with a weak constitution, she has untapped ability as a Neutralizer. She mysteriously disappeared before the Throne of Yord incedent began.
(ヨルドの座 ''Yorudo no Za'') (Voice:
Rokuro Naya /
Tristan Goddard ) is the powerful entity (in the form of a painting) which controls the Guardian World. It is sentient and exists in what appears to be a world within the painting, as well as the painting itself (it is both world and painting).
One of ''Shamanic Princess''' standout features is its unique soundtrack, composed by
Yoshikazu Suo . With songs ranging from relaxed chamber orchestra pieces, to synthesizer-driven pieces with rambling melodies and tribal-inspired percussion. Mysterious, moody, and sometimes jarring, the soundtrack compliments the atmosphere of the OAV admirably. Notable songs include the opening and ending themes 'Morning of Prayer' (祈りの朝 ''Inori no Asa'') and 'Forest of Memories' (思い出の森 ''Omoide no Mori'') preformed by
Miwako Saito and the eps.5 ending song, 'Festival of the Wind' (風の祭り ''Kaze no Matsuri''), performed by the
Mongolia n singer
Wuyontana .
