Princess Resurrection
Synopsis
When Hiro Hiyorimi tries to save a beautiful young woman from certain death, he ends up a dead hero himself! However, since the drop-dead girl is Hime, daughter of the King of the Monsters, his "reward" is to come back as a not-quite-living soldier in her honor guard of horror! That means helping fight off the army of supernatural monstrosities Hime's siblings are unleashing against her in hopes of moving up the ladder of succession. And if facing off with vampires and zombies isn't bad enough, how can anyone be prepared for the REALLY weird ones, like were-sharks, pandas and killer dumplings? This sure as hell isn't the afterlife Hiro was hoping for, but the really sad part is that Hime is the good girl in all of this... or at least as close to good as you can come when you're on the wrong side of the gates of hell! (Source: RightStuf)
Audience Consensus
Overall, audience reception is mixed. While some appreciate the monster-filled world, catchy music, and Hime's strong character, many are disappointed by the weak plot, annoying protagonist, and inconsistent production quality. The show is seen as a potentially enjoyable but ultimately flawed experience, leaning towards a light-hearted monster-of-the-week series rather than a serious narrative.
Strengths
- Catchy soundtrack with dark, haunting melodies.
- Strong female lead in Hime, praised for her cool and calculating demeanor.
- Enjoyable as a collection of random, whimsical adventures.
- Some comedic value, especially in later episodes.
- Good use of classic monster horror elements
Weaknesses
- Weak, episodic plot with little to no progression or conclusive ending.
- Useless and annoying male protagonist (Hiro).
- Inconsistent animation quality, particularly in fight scenes.
- One-dimensional characters with little depth or development.
- Predictable and repetitive monster-of-the-week formula.
- Poor subtitle quality in some releases.