A princess, a math tutor, and a magic eraser walk into a 90s anime fever dream.
After a prank gone wrong, Princess Lapis must undergo a long journey back home to the Diamond Palace. With her for this adventure are a young sprite, a directionally challenged immortal, and her math tutor. Armed with the powerful magic eraser, and an unmatched love of pudding, Lapis continues forth righting the injustices of the world and defeating magical foes.
Direction
Early Shinbo visual chaos before he perfected the style.
Writing
Genuinely unhinged comedy that commits to every bit.
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn 90s animation with zero chill.
Director
Akiyuki Shinbo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Akiyuki Shinbo's pre-SHAFT work shows his signature visual experimentation in raw, unpolished form.
Based on a manga by Atsushi Namikiri that ran for only two volumes—explaining the 'throw everything at the wall' plotting.
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