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Princess Resurrection
First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Lillianne von Phoenix, also known as Hime
怪物王女
(Kaibutsu Ōjo)
Genre
Manga
Written byYasunori Mitsunaga [ja]
Published byKodansha
English publisher
MagazineMonthly Shōnen Sirius
Original run25 June 2005 – 26 February 2013
Volumes20
Anime television series
Directed byMasayuki Sakoi
Produced by
  • Kozue Kaneniwa
  • Makoto Sato
  • Yukiko Ninokata
  • Yūka Sakurai
  • Jun’ichirō Tanaka
  • Kentarō Hori
  • Takayuki Kanai
Written byKazuyuki Fudeyasu
Music byMikiya Katakura
StudioMadhouse
Licensed by
Original networkTBS, BS-i, CBC, KBS Kyoto
English network
Original run 13 April 2007 – 28 September 2007
Episodes26 (24 + 2 extra episodes) (List of episodes)
Original video animation
Directed byKeiichiro Kawaguchi
Produced by
  • Kensuke Tateishi
  • Takashi Yamaguchi
  • Riichiro Umezu (1–2)
  • Jō Tsukamoto (3)
Music byMakoto Takou
StudioTatsunoko Productions
Released 9 December 2010 – 7 October 2011
Episodes3
Manga
Naqua-Den
Written byYasunori Mitsunaga
Published byKodansha
MagazineMonthly Shōnen Sirius
Original run25 February 2012 – 26 September 2014
Volumes6
Manga
Princess Resurrection Nightmare
Written byYasunori Mitsunaga
Published byKodansha
English publisher
  • NA: Kodansha USA (digital)
MagazineMonthly Shōnen Sirius
Original run25 November 2017 – 26 March 2021
Volumes7
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Princess Resurrection (Japanese: 怪物王女, Hepburn: Kaibutsu Ōjo; lit. "Monster Princess") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yasunori Mitsunaga [ja]. It was serialized in Kodansha's shōnen manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Sirius from June 2005 to February 2013, with its chapters collected in 20 tankōbon volumes. The manga was licensed in North America by Del Rey Manga and later by Kodansha USA.

A 26-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Madhouse was broadcast on TBS from April to September 2007. A three-episode original video animation (OVA) adaptation produced by Tatsunoko Production was released from December 2010 to October 2011. The anime television series was licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks.

A spin-off manga series, Naqua-Den, was serialized in Monthly Shōnen Sirius from February 2012 to September 2014, with its chapters collected in six tankōbon volumes. A sequel series, titled Princess Resurrection Nightmare, was serialized from November 2017 to March 2021, with its chapters collected in seven tankōbon volumes.

Plot

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Hiro Hiyorimi is a boy who has just moved to "Sasanaki Village" to meet his sister, who has recently been employed by a mysterious young woman that prefers to be called "Hime". Hiro encounters Hime by chance when she and her short yet strong gynoid bodyguard, Flandre, arrive; sacrificing himself to push Hime out of the way of a speeding car. However, Hiro suddenly finds himself alive, initially confused as he encounters Hime and unconsciously defends her during her fight with a werewolf. Hime explains that she is a member of the royal family of the Monster Realm which co-exists with the Earth-Realm, revealing her family possess the power to temporarily revive the dead as half-immortals bound to serve and protect them. Despite her disinterest, Hime is caught in a war of succession among her siblings for the Monster Kingdom's throne. The story then follows Hiro helping Hime fend off her siblings' supernatural assassins as they are joined by a half-werewolf named Riza and the vampire Reiri, Hime's younger sister, Sherwood, and her android bodyguard, Francisca, as their neighbors.

Media

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Manga

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Written and illustrated by Yasunori Mitsunaga [ja], Princess Resurrection was serialized in Kodansha's shōnen manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Sirius from 25 June 2005 to 26 February 2013.[4][5][6] Kodansha collected its chapters in 20 tankōbon volumes, released from 23 January 2006 to 9 April 2013.[7][8]

In North America, the manga licensed by Del Rey Manga in 2006;[9] seven volumes were released from 1 May 2007 to 24 November 2009.[10][11] In June 2016, Kodansha USA announced that it would release the series digitally.[12] The 20 volumes were released from 26 July 2016 to 21 November 2017.[13][14]

A spin-off manga series, titled Naqua-Den [ja] (南Q阿伝, Nakuaden), was serialized in Monthly Shōnen Sirius from 25 February 2012 to 26 September 2014.[15][16][17] Kodansha collected its chapters in six volumes, released from 9 November 2012 to 9 December 2014.[18][19]

A sequel series, titled Princess Resurrection Nightmare (怪物王女ナイトメア, Kaibutsu Ōjo Naitomea), was serialized in Monthly Shōnen Sirius from 25 November 2017 to 26 March 2021.[20][21][22] Kodansha collected its chapters in seven volumes, released from 9 May 2018 to 6 August 2021.[23][24] In September 2018, Kodansha USA announced that they had license the manga for digital release in English.[25] The seven volumes were released from 30 October 2018 to 4 January 2022.[26][27]

Volumes

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No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
123 January 2006[7]978-4-06-373010-41 May 2007 (Del Rey)[10]
26 July 2016 (Kodansha)[13]		978-0-345-49664-5 (Del Rey)
978-1-6823-3318-1 (Kodansha)
223 May 2006[28]978-4-06-373025-828 August 2007 (Del Rey)[1]
26 July 2016 (Kodansha)[29]		978-0-345-49682-9 (Del Rey)
978-1-6823-3319-8 (Kodansha)
322 December 2006[30]978-4-06-373048-78 April 2008 (Del Rey)[31]
3 August 2016 (Kodansha)[32]		978-0-345-50140-0 (Del Rey)
978-1-6823-3320-4 (Kodansha)
46 April 2007[33]978-4-06-373068-526 August 2008 (Del Rey)[34]
6 September 2016 (Kodansha)[35]		978-0-345-50667-2 (Del Rey)
978-1-6823-3321-1 (Kodansha)
523 August 2007[36]978-4-06-373079-127 January 2009 (Del Rey)[37]
20 September 2016 (Kodansha)[38]		978-0-345-50668-9 (Del Rey)
978-1-6823-3345-7 (Kodansha)
621 December 2007[39]978-4-06-373096-819 May 2009 (Del Rey)[40]
4 October 2016 (Kodansha)[41]		978-0-345-50806-5 (Del Rey)
978-1-6823-3346-4 (Kodansha)
723 May 2008[42]978-4-06-373118-724 November 2009 (Del Rey)[11]
18 October 2016 (Kodansha)[43]		978-0-345-51428-8 (Del Rey)
978-1-6823-3347-1 (Kodansha)
83 April 2009[44]978-4-06-373143-96 December 2016[45]978-1-6823-3477-5
922 May 2009[46]978-4-06-373173-621 February 2017[47]978-1-6823-3478-2
1020 November 2009[48]978-4-06-373194-121 March 2017[49]978-1-6823-3622-9
1123 February 2010[50]978-4-06-376207-54 April 2017[51]978-1-6823-3615-1
129 July 2010[52]978-4-06-376223-525 April 2017[53]978-1-6823-3658-8
139 December 2010[54]978-4-06-376245-79 May 2017[55]978-1-6823-3697-7
149 March 2011[56]978-4-06-376258-723 May 2017[57]978-1-6823-3698-4
159 June 2011[58]978-4-06-376270-96 June 2017[59]978-1-6823-3699-1
167 October 2011[60]978-4-06-376299-025 July 2017[61]978-1-6823-3725-7
179 February 2012[62]978-4-06-376319-522 August 2017[63]978-1-6823-3795-0
188 June 2012[64]978-4-06-376345-426 September 2017[65]978-1-6823-3796-7
199 November 2012[66]978-4-06-376365-224 October 2017[67]978-1-6823-3864-3
209 April 2013[68]978-4-06-376391-121 November 2017[14]978-1-6823-3958-9

Anime

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Main article: List of Princess Resurrection episodes

A 26-episode anime television series adaptation, produced by Madhouse and directed by Masayuki Sakoi, was broadcast on TBS, BS-i, and KBS Kyoto from 13 April to 28 September 2007.[69][70] The opening theme song is "Blood Queen" by Aki Misato and the ending theme is "Hizamazuite Ashi o Oname" (跪いて足をお嘗め; "Kneel Down and Lick My Feet") by Ali Project.[70] An original soundtrack album, Princess Resurrection: Original Soundtrack – Sympathy for the Belonephobia [ja] (怪物王女 オリジナル・サウンドトラック Sympathy for the Belonephobia, Kaibutsu Ōjo Orijinaru Saundotorakku Shinpashī fō za Beronefobia), was released on 3 October 2007; with the exception of Blood Queen, each song was produced by a member of Ali Project.[71]

In North America, the series was licensed for English release by ADV Films in 2008.[72] The series was released under the Sentai Filmworks licensing company and label on two DVD sets, in Japanese with English subtitles, on 17 March and 19 May 2009.[73][74] The entire series was later released on a single DVD volume, in Japanese with English subtitles, on 3 August 2010 and with an English dub on 17 January 2012.[75][76][77] It was licensed in Australia and New Zealand by Siren Visual and released on DVD on 23 March 2012;[78] it was later licensed by Madman Entertainment and released on DVD on 2 June 2021.[79] It was licensed in the United Kingdom by Manga Entertainment and released on DVD on 10 September 2012.[80]

Three original video animation (OVA) episodes, produced by Tatsunoko Production, were bundled with the limited-edition of the 13th, 14th and 16th manga volumes, respectively, which were released on 9 December 2010;[81] 9 March;[82] and 7 October 2011, respectively.[83]

Reception

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In Jason Thompson's online appendix to Manga: The Complete Guide, he describes the series' plot as being "fun and fast-paced", with "imaginative" action scenes. He also appreciated the manga's references to "classic movie monsters".[84]

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Princess Resurrection (Japanese: 怪物王女, Hepburn: Kaibutsu Ōjo) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yasunori Mitsunaga, blending action, supernatural, comedy, and horror elements in a story centered on a boy resurrected as a servant to a monster realm princess who wields a chainsaw against otherworldly threats. The original series was serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Shōnen Sirius magazine from June 2005 to February 2013, compiling into 20 tankōbon volumes and selling over 1 million copies. A sequel, Princess Resurrection Nightmare, continued the narrative from November 2017 to March 2021 in the same magazine, spanning 7 volumes and concluding the franchise. The plot revolves around middle school student Hiro Hiyorimi, who dies in a car accident while searching for his sister Sawawa but is revived by , a gothic-dressed princess from the monster kingdom in line for the . Granted through Hime's powers, Hiro is bound as her "blood warrior" servant, joining forces with allies including a , a , and an android to combat attacks from Hime's royal siblings and various monsters in a world of , beasts, and feuds. The series is known for its fast-paced battles, gothic horror aesthetics, and humorous takes on monster lore, with Hime's chainsaw-wielding prowess as a signature element. Princess Resurrection has been adapted into multiple formats, including a 25-episode television by that aired from April to September 2007, capturing the manga's chaotic energy with episodes focused on episodic monster hunts and escalating royal conflicts. This was followed by a three-episode (OVA) in 2010, which expanded on the storyline with additional drama and thriller elements while maintaining the core cast and themes of dark , fanservice, and gore. The adaptations were licensed and released in by , including Blu-ray editions, making the series accessible to international audiences interested in action-.

Story and characters

Plot

Hiro Hiyorimi dies after being hit by a van that ricochets off Flandre, only to be resurrected moments later by the same girl, who reveals herself as , the second princess of the Monster Kingdom. Through a blood contract formed by her "Flames of Resurrection," Hime binds Hiro as her half-immortal servant, granting him regenerative abilities but also obligating him to fight by her side despite his initial reluctance and ordinary life aspirations. Hime, whose full name is Lillianne von Phoenix, is a royal candidate in the Monster Realm's brutal war of succession, where siblings and rivals dispatch assassins and monstrous agents to eliminate competitors for the throne. The narrative centers on Hime's defensive campaigns against these threats, with Hiro reluctantly drawn into battles featuring supernatural foes such as werewolves, vampires, and yokai, often aided briefly by her retainers like the werewolf Riza and the android Flandre. The series adopts an episodic format, interweaving high-stakes action with humor derived from Hiro's exasperated reactions to the chaos. Over its run, the plot escalates through intensifying inter-princess rivalries, culminating in climactic confrontations that resolve the war and Hime's role within it, concluding the original in February 2013 after 20 volumes.

Characters

Hiro Hiyorimi serves as the , an ordinary who is by after a fatal accident, granting him regenerative abilities that allow him to recover from deadly injuries, albeit with significant pain. As Hime's devoted servant and a Warrior empowered by her blood, he often acts as the group's reluctant fighter and source of amid the chaos of their lifestyle. Lillianne von Phoenix, known primarily as , is the immortal second princess of the Phoenix clan within the monster kingdom's , central to the ongoing succession war among her siblings for the throne. She exhibits a demeanor—stern and demanding toward her subordinates yet protective of them—and wields weapons forged from her own blood, such as swords, to combat threats. Hime leads her unconventional household from a mansion, employing her powers to resurrect and bind servants like Hiro to her cause. Riza Wildman is a teenage half-werewolf who functions as Hime's , displaying immense and the ability to transform her limbs into powerful wolf-like forms for or labor. Tomboyish and fiercely loyal, she manages the mansion's domestic affairs while contributing her brute force to the group's defenses, often clashing humorously with the more refined members. Flandre is Hime's diminutive android servant, constructed with durability and strength, enabling her to assist in battles and heavy lifting despite her childlike appearance and limited speech, typically limited to phrases like "fugah." Sources confirm her mechanical nature, providing reliable support in the household's daily operations and occasional fights. Sawawa Hiyorimi is Hiro's older sister and a maid in Hime's household, known for her excellent cooking and obliviousness to the events surrounding her. She provides normalcy and familial support to the group. Reiri Kamura is a pure-blooded and school idol who attends the same as Hiro. She later allies with Hime's group, using her abilities in battles and adding to the household dynamics. Among the antagonists, Sherwood von Phoenix stands as Hime's rival sibling and another princess candidate, embodying cunning opposition within the succession war. Other contenders, such as Sylvia von Phoenix, represent additional threats from rival factions, heightening the stakes for Hime's household. The characters form a makeshift family of supernatural misfits residing in Hime's mansion, where interpersonal dynamics blend comedic everyday interactions—like Riza's housekeeping mishaps and Hiro's exasperated reactions—with underlying tensions from the succession war that drives external conflicts.

Media

Manga

Princess Resurrection (originally titled Kaibutsu Ōjo in Japanese) is a Japanese series written and illustrated by Yasunori Mitsunaga. It was serialized in Kodansha's magazine from June 26, 2005, to February 26, 2013. The chapters were compiled into 20 volumes by , with the final volume released on April 9, 2013. In , Del Rey licensed the series and published the first seven volumes in English from May 1, 2007, to April 20, 2010. Following Del Rey's closure, acquired the license and released the complete series digitally from July 26, 2016, to November 21, 2017. The narrative spans various arcs across the volumes, with early ones centering on the servant contract binding protagonist Hiro Hiyorimi to Princess Hime, and later installments delving into the storyline involving ancient threats to the monster world. A spin-off manga titled Naqua-Den Utsuwa no Haisha, also written and illustrated by Mitsunaga, was serialized concurrently in from February 25, 2012, to September 26, 2014. Collected into six volumes by , the series shifts focus to side characters from the original, particularly the spider goddess Nakua and her interactions with a high school boy named Tarou Kanda amid invasions by parasitic gods. The franchise continued with a sequel series, Princess Resurrection Nightmare (Kaibutsu Ōjo Nightmare), serialized by Mitsunaga in from November 25, 2017, to March 26, 2021. compiled the chapters into seven volumes, with the final one published on August 6, 2021. This continuation picks up after the original events, introducing new supernatural threats and escalating conflicts within the royal monster family. licensed the sequel for English digital release, starting October 30, 2018. Mitsunaga's artwork in the Princess Resurrection series is characterized by detailed monster designs that evoke classical horror elements and dynamic action panels that heighten the intensity of battles.

Anime

The adaptation of Princess Resurrection is a 25-episode television series produced by and directed by Masayuki Sakoi. The series aired from April 12 to September 27, 2007, primarily on Broadcasting System (TBS) with additional broadcasts on networks including BS-i, , and KBS Kyoto. It adapts the manga's early arcs, covering events up to volume 8 while employing an episodic structure that emphasizes action, horror, and elements through standalone monster-of-the-week stories centered on and her servant Hiro. The television cast features as and Fuyuka Ōura as Hiro Hiyorimi, alongside supporting voices such as as Reiri Kamura and as Riza Wildman. The opening theme is "Blood Queen" performed by Aki Misato, and the ending theme is "Hizamazuite Ashi o Oname" by . To fit the runtime, the condenses certain events, incorporates original filler episodes for comedic relief, and concludes with a that sets up later developments. In , licensed the series for release, initially distributed by ADV Films in 2008 before Sentai took over, with DVD collections issued in 2009 and a complete collection in 2012. A three-episode (OVA) sequel, produced by and directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, was released from December 9, 2010, to October 7, 2011, bundled with volumes 13, 14, and 16. The OVAs adapt later arcs with updated and a recast ensemble, including as , as Hiro Hiyorimi, and as Reiri Kamura. also licensed the OVAs for release in 2012.

Reception and legacy

Critical reception

Princess Resurrection has garnered mixed critical reception, with praise centered on its energetic action sequences and creative integration of monster mythology. In his 2007 guide Manga: The Complete Guide, Jason Thompson describes the manga's plot as "fun and fast-paced," highlighting its "imaginative" action scenes that blend horror elements with humor to offset the gore. Reviewers have appreciated how the series incorporates diverse monster lore, from vampires and werewolves to more obscure creatures, into a cohesive framework. The anime adaptation, produced by in 2007, received commendations for its stylish animation and dynamic fight choreography, though it faced criticism for uneven pacing and reliance on episodic structure. Anime News Network's review of the subbed DVD collection praises it as a "campy blend of , silliness, monster-bashing, and ," allowing the show to tackle serious undertones without becoming overly grave. However, some critiques point to excessive fanservice, which often overshadows the action, and underdeveloped female characters who serve primarily as archetypes in the dynamic. These elements are seen as limiting deeper character exploration amid the chaos. Critics have noted the series' thematic depth in examining —granted through and blood pacts—alongside themes of in servitude and the tense coexistence between humans and monsters. The narrative reinterprets classic horror tropes, such as and monstrous hierarchies, within a shōnen context, balancing visceral scares with comedic exaggeration. This fusion creates a distinctive tone that pays homage to genre conventions while critiquing power dynamics in a fantastical . The 2017 sequel manga, Princess Resurrection Nightmare, has attracted limited critical coverage, with commentators appreciating its efforts to resolve lingering plot threads from the original while reintroducing the cast in a post-amnesia scenario. Some observers note a slower initial pace compared to the brisk energy of the predecessor, though it maintains the core blend of action and supernatural intrigue.

Commercial performance

The original Princess Resurrection series enjoyed solid commercial performance in , with multiple volumes charting on Oricon's weekly rankings during its from 2005 to 2013. For instance, volume 9 debuted at number 22, selling 27,171 copies in its first week in , while volume 20 reflected consistent demand in the shōnen horror genre. In , the was initially licensed by Del Rey Manga, which released the first seven volumes in print from May 2007 to November 2009 before the division closed. later acquired the rights and completed the English digital release of all 20 volumes starting in July 2016, making the full series accessible to international audiences. The 2007 anime adaptation, consisting of 25 episodes produced by , garnered moderate television ratings in upon its broadcast on networks like TBS and CBC. Home video releases by , including half-season DVD collections in 2009, a complete DVD set in 2012, and a Blu-ray edition in 2019, performed steadily among niche viewers, with the bundled original video animations (OVAs) from 2010—released alongside limited editions of volumes 13, 14, and 16—contributing to increased interest. International distribution was supported by streaming on platforms like shortly after its debut, expanding its reach beyond . Licensing extended to various merchandise lines, including North American physical and digital releases by . Notable products encompass collectible figures, such as Good Smile Company's 1/7-scale model from 2008; official art books like the 2010 fanbook compiling illustrations and behind-the-scenes content; and drama CDs, including a 2007 release featuring original stories with voice actors from the . The spin-off manga Naqua-Den, serialized from to 2014 and collected in six volumes, focused on the character Nakua and achieved more modest circulation compared to the main series, appealing primarily to existing fans without broader chart success. Long-term commercial viability is demonstrated by sustained fan engagement, culminating in the 2017 sequel Princess Resurrection Nightmare, which serialized until 2021 across seven volumes and reinforced its status within the shōnen horror demographic, despite no major industry awards.

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