Princess Principal: Crown Handler - Chapter 1
Synopsis
A failed assassination attempt on the Kingdom of Albion's queen causes spies on all sides to be questioned on their loyalty to their respective alliances. Amid the increasing tensions, Ange le Carré, Dorothy, Charlotte, and Chise Toudou have returned with a new assignment: to collect an antique bookstore owner held captive at the kingdom's prison. However, this simple mission is soon followed by fear when Control assigns the team to investigate a suspected double agent within the royal family. Ange and the other members of Team White Pigeon must face betrayal and bloodshed as they attempt to make contact with another spy while aware of only one thing: their codename, Bishop. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoys the continuation of the Princess Principal series in this movie format. Fans of the original anime will likely appreciate it, while those who disliked the series are unlikely to change their minds. Some feel it's more like extended episodes than a standalone movie with lower stakes than previous entries.
Strengths
- High production values and great art style.
- Well-structured story arcs and near-flawless execution.
- Enjoyable steampunk espionage action with a great soundtrack.
Weaknesses
- Feels like a double episode rather than a full movie.
- The stakes and threats don't feel particularly high.
- Character growth in the first movie is not significant.