Name: Driland
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2012-07-07
Rating: 7
Cast: Yoko Hikasa, Kanako Miyamoto, Motoko Kumai, Kenji Nojima, Koki Uchiyama

A princess ditches the crown for a sword — and somehow it's not cliché.

Mini Series

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Latest Episode

21 min

Season 1 • Episode 37

Latest

Mikoto, to the end of my life

Mar 16, 2013

Overview

Animation Comedy Action & Adventure Kids Sci-Fi & Fantasy

In the medieval land of Driland, hunters explore ruins in search of treasures. Princess Mikoto dreams of one day becoming a hunter despite of her royal responsibility of one day assuming the throne of the country of Elua. Following the words of Bonny, an experienced hunter who is an inspiration to the future empress, Mikoto starts a journey with the desire to see the world and then come back to her homeland.

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Content warning

anime based on video game rpg

duty vs. desirechosen identitymentorship across generationsthe price of wanderlust

Standout Aspects

Acting

Masako Nozawa's Bonny hits that perfect granny-mentor warmth.

Writing

Surprisingly nuanced take on royal obligation for a kids' show.

Best for:Solo·Binge·Background

First AiredJul 7, 2012

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Seasons1·Episodes37

Top Cast

Yoko Hikasa

Haruka (voice)

Kanako Miyamoto

Mikoto (voice)

Motoko Kumai

Pollon (voice)

Kenji Nojima

Wallens (voice)

Koki Uchiyama

Paan (Voice)

Masako Nozawa

Bonny (Voice)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Driland was Gree's attempt to crack the 'mobile game anime' formula before Puzzle & Dragons dominated. It lasted 37 episodes. P&D got 271. Life's unfair.

Cultural

Mikoto's design deliberately evokes classic 90s shoujo RPG heroines—specifically Lunar's Luna—while her personality is pure shounen protagonist. The gender flip was quietly radical for 2012 mobile marketing.

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