'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Episode 1: Episode 1

Manga chapter 1-8

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.2

6 Fans

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← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Episode 1: Episode 1

Manga chapter 1-8

Canon/MED
← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

OSHIMETER

9.2

6 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

giolinsb's avatar
giolinsb
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Now this is an original take for an anime, loved it! The animation is simply beautiful and the comedy is up there. I was smiling the entire episode! I love that the demons decided to hit the princess' weak spot: food! The friendly ghoul preparing meals was the best touch for me!
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verakristinalou
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What a great way to start the anime. The quick lore and world building at the start was short but did not feel lacking. The reactions of the princes to the food was top notch and very relatable. Great quality of animation,especially the food, and engaging soundtrack.
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kento
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This kicked off with a pretty impressive scene as Hime held her sword high in front of her people. The OP song is also very catchy, combining action sequences with cartoonish moments. Clearly, this anime has comedy, and in this episode, we experienced the food "torture."
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Man, this first episode is such a genius twist on the fantasy captive trope!. The "torture" is actually hilarious. Who knew gourmet snacks could be so threatening? The animation on the food is amazing!
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lucylu
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The concept is actually pretty funny and different from typical fantasy. The food looks way too good for a comedy.
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donasaur
The first episode delivers deceptively lighthearted approach to interrogation, turning everyday comforts into psychological weapons. It introduces the Princess as disciplined yet relatable, her resolve crumbling under simple temptations. Animation quality remains consistent.

EPISODE CONTEXT

As episode one of twelve, this premiere exists purely to establish the show's comedic engine: Princess Hime is captured, the Hellhorde 'tortures' her with irresistible temptations, and the cycle repeats with escalating absurdity. There's no prior context needed — the episodic structure means this first outing sets the formula that the remaining eleven episodes will riff on and expand. Early impressions here will largely determine whether the show's one-joke premise has enough legs for a full season.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As episode one of twelve, this premiere exists purely to establish the show's comedic engine: Princess Hime is captured, the Hellhorde 'tortures' her with irresistible temptations, and the cycle repeats with escalating absurdity. There's no prior context needed — the episodic structure means this first outing sets the formula that the remaining eleven episodes will riff on and expand. Early impressions here will largely determine whether the show's one-joke premise has enough legs for a full season.

QUICK TAKES

giolinsb's avatar
giolinsb
VerifiedVerified
Now this is an original take for an anime, loved it! The animation is simply beautiful and the comedy is up there. I was smiling the entire episode! I love that the demons decided to hit the princess' weak spot: food! The friendly ghoul preparing meals was the best touch for me!
verakristinalou's avatar
verakristinalou
VerifiedVerified
What a great way to start the anime. The quick lore and world building at the start was short but did not feel lacking. The reactions of the princes to the food was top notch and very relatable. Great quality of animation,especially the food, and engaging soundtrack.
kento's avatar
kento
VerifiedVerified
This kicked off with a pretty impressive scene as Hime held her sword high in front of her people. The OP song is also very catchy, combining action sequences with cartoonish moments. Clearly, this anime has comedy, and in this episode, we experienced the food "torture."
gaboc88's avatar
gaboc88
VerifiedVerified
Man, this first episode is such a genius twist on the fantasy captive trope!. The "torture" is actually hilarious. Who knew gourmet snacks could be so threatening? The animation on the food is amazing!
lucylu's avatar
lucylu
VerifiedVerified
The concept is actually pretty funny and different from typical fantasy. The food looks way too good for a comedy.
donasaur's avatar
donasaur
The first episode delivers deceptively lighthearted approach to interrogation, turning everyday comforts into psychological weapons. It introduces the Princess as disciplined yet relatable, her resolve crumbling under simple temptations. Animation quality remains consistent.

©春原ロビンソン・ひらけい／集英社・国王軍第三騎士団

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©春原ロビンソン・ひらけい／集英社・国王軍第三騎士団

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com