History Manga / MurderPrincess

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[[caption-width-right:350:'''From left to right''': Jodou, Pete Armstrong, Falis, Dominikov, and Alita Forland.]]

* {{Bishonen}}: Kaito is certainly a handsome man, which contributes to his image as the ideal prince.

** And in the [[spoiler: GrandFinale, Dominikov, Pete, Ana, and Yuna all sacrifice themselves to save the world. The only way to activate the method that will stop the EvilPlan involves removing all lost technology from the world, including them.]]

* BrainWashedAndCrazy: One possible explanation for [[spoiler: Kaito's FaceHeelTurn]], either that or it's MoreThanMindControl. His initial hesitation in attacking Alita/Falis seems to indicate his actions are being caused by brainwashing. Unusually, if that is the case, he doesn't automatically turn good once Cecilia is [[spoiler: killed]].

* [[spoiler:DiscOneFinalBoss: Dr. Akamashi is only the BigBad before the introduction of the Black Knight and Cecilia]].

* HeroicSacrifice
** The original Milano, Alita's handmaiden and decoy double, is killed to cover Alita's escape.
** [[spoiler:And in the GrandFinale, Dominikov, Pete, Ana, and Yuna all sacrifice themselves to save the world. The only way to activate the method that will stop the EvilPlan involves removing all lost technology from the world, including them.]]

* BathtubScene: Falis gets gets several, the first one complete with the obligatory BathKick and CensorSuds.

* CryCute: [[spoiler:Falis]], after [[spoiler:Pete and Dominikov]] perform a HeroicSacrifice in the last episode.

* AdorableEvilMinions: Ana and Yuna tiny and cute female dolls with spunky and shy, respectively, personalities. They are also Dr.Akamashi's primary weapons in his coup.

* ForTheEvulz: Cecilia's stated reason for [[spoiler:killing Falis's whole village]] is because it was there and she needed a target for her magic.

* NonIndicativeFirstEpisode: The first episode of the OVA is noticeably darker than the rest of the series, with a few genuinely disturbing moments. For a second, one might wonder if putting Falis on the throne is actually ''worse'' than letting the usurpers have it. By the second episode, her character is affirmed to be unambiguously good and the general tone of the show lightens up to resemble most fantasy anime.

* PrincessesRule: Falis/Alita is dubbed the "Murder Princess" immediately following her coronation to become queen. While she is called "queen", sometimes she is also called "princess". It's justified due to the fact that the populace sees her as a placeholder ruler until Kaito comes back. [[spoiler: Indeed, Kaito's coronation occurs when he returns. Then he is revealed to be evil and Falis/Alita is back in charge]].

* SensibleHeroesSkimpyVillains: Just compare [[LadyOfBlackMagic Cecilia's]] extremely skimpy outfit to the full length gowns Falis-Alita wears during the series. Granted, Falis does tend to [[ActionDressRip split her dresses almost up to the crotch]], but they still cover more skin.
* {{Shinigami}}: Dominikov looks like a demon and he carries he a scythe [[DownplayedTrope but he is not actually a supernatural death creature]] (at least in the anime).

* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: Falis (crud mannered bounty hunter) and Alita (ProperLady princess). When the former moves into the latter's body, she makes a couple wardrobe changes, and visa versa.

* RapunzelHair: Princess Alita has long hair. Falis does not because she is not a princess. After the switch, she ties it into a ponytail to make it more manageable.

%%* DangerouslyShortSkirt: Falis's bounty hunter getup.

''Murder Princess'' is a 2005 {{manga}} by Sekihiko Inui and a six-episode [[{{anime}} OVA]] adaptation produced by Creator/BeeTrain. Although initially believed to be a RedHerring to draw attention from Bee Train's real Next Big Thing for 2007, ''Anime/ElCazadorDeLaBruja'', the OVA proved itself as a very solid piece of work and contained just the right amount of [[RuleOfCool cool action]], RomanticTwoGirlFriendship, and fitting (and slightly [[HeavyMetal metallic]]) musical score to appease long-standing Bee Train fans with its character designs and straightforward story.

* RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: Alita and Falis quickly become close friends with a healthy amount of LesYay to boot. It is worth mentioning that neither has an official love interest throughout the series (except maybe each other).

* NoOntologicalInertia: [[spoiler: Shutting down Teoria causes all lost technology (including Pete, Dominikov and the androids) to vanish.

[[caption-width-right:350:'''From left to right''': Jodou, Pete Armstrong, Falis, Dominikov, and Alita Forland]].

[[caption-width-right:350:'''From left to right''': Jodou, Pete Armstrong, Falis, Dominikov, and Alita Forland.

[[caption-width-right:350:'''From left to right''': [[Jodou]], [[Pete Armstrong]], [[Falis]], [[Dominikov]], and [[Alita Forland]].

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* BigCreepy-Crawlies: Dr. Akamashi and his gang attack the coronation parade with mutated giant bees.

* OurElvesare Different: It is implied that they are so such a rare and ancient race they might not even exist.

* OurElvesareDifferent: It is implied that they are so such a rare and ancient race they might not even exist.

* FortuneTeller: The kingdom has a fortune teller named [[{{Website/Google}} Google]].