Princess Nine
7.1
Quality Score
0.82 (Positive)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
4,646
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
Keiko Himuro, Chairman of the Kisuragi School, puts together an all-girl baseball team led by Ryo Hayakawa, daughter of a legendary pitcher, in hopes of proving that girls can compete just as well as boys. Their goal: Koshien Stadium, where only the best teams get the opportunity to play. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Princess Nine receives mixed reviews, with many praising its likeable characters and focus on teamwork, while others criticize its excessive melodrama and lack of baseball content. The love triangle is a major point of contention, with some finding it detracting from the main plot. Overall, the show is considered a charming but flawed sports anime with a strong emphasis on character relationships over athletic competition.
Strengths
- Likeable characters with individual backstories and development
- Good 90s animation and art style with well-designed main characters
- Sound design, especially the dub, enhances the viewing experience
- Focus on character bonds and teamwork creates an engaging experience
Weaknesses
- Overemphasis on melodrama and romantic developments detracts from the main plot
- Underwhelming depiction of Koshien tournament with little focus on baseball
- Repetitive animation and reused frames during baseball scenes
- Unnecessary love triangle consumes too much time and affects team dynamics
- Lack of in-depth baseball knowledge and sudden expertise of characters
Available on: Crunchyroll, RetroCrush (availability varies by region)