UFO Princess Valkyrie

UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie / 円盤皇女ワるきゅーレ / UFO Princess Walkyure
UFO Princess Valkyrie
Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Sci-Fi
Studios: TNK
Producers: KlockWorx, Media Factory, Nippon Columbia, Omnibus Promotion, Toshiba Entertainment
Licensors: ADV Films
Rating: 6.69 / 10
Rank: #6085
Popularity: #5045
Users Listed: 22,338
Users Scored: 8,169
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 01/29/2022
Aired: July 4, 2002 – September 19, 2002 (Summer)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Thursday at 23:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

The narrative centers on Kazuto, a young man tasked with the upkeep of his grandfather’s traditional public bathhouse. His quiet life is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Walkyrie, a princess from another world who crash-lands near the bath. A peculiar connection forms between them, resulting in a fragmented merging of their souls. This unusual bond causes Walkyrie to manifest as a child, tethering her existence to Kazuto and his humble surroundings.

The story explores themes of responsibility and adaptation within an ordinary setting. As they navigate this unconventional situation, the series examines the challenges of maintaining normalcy amidst extraordinary circumstances. The atmosphere blends everyday life with fantastical elements, offering a contemplative look at connection, identity, and the unexpected bonds that can form between individuals from vastly different worlds.

Trailer:

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Bathhouse with an Angel (Aired: 07/04/2002)
  • Episode 2: The Transforming Princess Valkyrie (Aired: 07/11/2002)
  • Episode 3: Head Catgirl Maid, Ms. Sanada (Aired: 07/18/2002)
  • Episode 4: What Your Wings Are For (Aired: 07/25/2002)
  • Episode 5: Rika Acts Her Age (Aired: 08/01/2002)
  • ... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

  • Sanada (Main) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Rie, Auten, Christine
  • Tokino, Kazuto (Main) - Voice Actors: Suzumura, Kenichi, Ayres, Greg, Mesa, Sergio
  • Valkyrie (Main) - Voice Actors: Vincent-Davis, Kira, Ogata, Megumi, Mochizuki, Hisayo, Giménez, Ariadna
  • Chorus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuwashima, Houko, Prause, Kimberly, Morales, Pilar
  • Hydra (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishimura, Chinami, Novotny, Nancy
  • Inarba (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kikuko
  • Laine (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Haag, Hilary, Iizuka, Mayumi
  • Mar (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Giménez, Ariadna, Katou, Nanae, Mignogna, Vic
  • Marduke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Momoi, Haruko, Rush, Don
  • Mehm (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shinohara, Emi, Terry, Robin, Guillén, Maria Rosa
  • Nanamura, Akina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Saeko, Martinez, Cynthia
  • Nesti (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asakawa, Yuu, Coker, Kaytha
  • Pharm (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kadowaki, Mai
  • Shirokenhaimu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saizen, Tadahisa, Love, Andrew
  • Tokino, Rika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Rial, Monica, Minami, Omi
  • Wakitani, Aiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakahara, Mai, Christian, Luci

Staff:

  • Ueda, Shigeru (Director)
  • Kameyama, Toshiki (Sound Director)
  • Abe, Masashi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Furukawa, Masami (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kobayashi, Takashi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kosaka, Harume (Episode Director)
  • Nakagawa, Satoshi (Episode Director)
  • Yamazaki, Shigeru (Episode Director)
  • Enokido, Youji (Script)
  • Kikuchi, Kazuhito (Storyboard)
  • Takamoto, Yoshihiro (Storyboard)
  • Chiba, Saeko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Melocure (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
  • Nishiwaki, Tatsuya (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Tanaka, Rie (Theme Song Performance)
  • meg rock (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance)
  • Abe, Munetaka (Key Animation)
  • Baba, Ryuuichi (Key Animation)
  • Fujii, Maki (Character Design)
  • Fujita, Masayuki (Animation Director)
  • Hashimoto, Hideki (Key Animation)
  • Hayashi, Yuuichirou (Key Animation)
  • Itaoka, Nishiki (Key Animation)
  • Kaishaku (Original Creator)
  • Kawai, Kenji (Music)
  • Kikuchi, Youko (Key Animation)
  • Kubo, Hiroshi (Director of Photography)
  • Rush, Don (ADR Director)
  • Sasaki, Toshiko (Animation Director)
  • Satou, Taka (Animation Director)
  • Shimada, Hideaki (Animation Director)
  • Shiokawa, Takashi (Animation Director)
  • Suzuki, Emi (Art Director)
  • Yanagisawa, Tetsuya (Animation Director)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • UFO Princess Valkyrie 2: Juunigatsu no Yasoukyoku (anime - Sequel)
  • UFO Princess Valkyrie (manga - Adaptation)
  • UFO Princess Valkyrie: Shichiten Battou Hanayome Shuugyou (anime - Spin-Off)
  • UFO Princess Valkyrie: Recap (anime - Summary)