Scrapped Princess

Just spent 4 hours last night and another 5 hours today watching a new anime series called "Scrapped Princess".

Usually i like my anime with plenty of comedy and action. And i generally prefer fantasy to sci-fi when it comes to anime. The only sci-fi anime i have watched and enjoyed so far has been "Neo Genesis Evangelion".... which is actually a little too depressing and meta-physical for my tastes.

Anyway "Scrapped Princess" is a fantasy anime about this princess who was abandoned from birth because a prophesy has stated that she will destroy the world when she turns 16. Just when you have it pegged as a traditional fantasy show, then all the sci-fi trappings come into play, and they are well-integrated into the plot.

The relationship between the characters and the elements of comedy all fit really well together. I think this show belongs right up there with Slayers, which i like because of the heroine (Lina Inverse), the magic and the super-deformed characters (kawaii!)

So i would recommend "Scrapped Princess" and "Slayers" for anyone into fantasy anime. If you have any recommendations, do let me know as well...

signing off...