Doris Ruridou
main character
TV_SHORT
5.7
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 7 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 6, 1999 – September 28, 1999
- Season
- Spring 1999
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Daume
- Director
- Yasunori Ide
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Harada
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 57/100
Estimated watch time
2h 48m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Surreal Comedy79%Female Protagonist79%Primarily Female Cast79%Boarding School79%School70%Coming of Age60%Ojou-sama60%Slapstick60%Magic50%Henshin20%
overview details
Synopsis
Doris Ruridou is young princess who had just entered Teito Academy. She is also a Panzer, a person with special abilities and fights with a weapon called a "tool". Shortly after entering, her older sister shows up to teach her how to fight as a Panzer against other Panzers who challenge her. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch D4 Princess?
D4 Princess has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 57/100 — 26% of 365 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #9 highest-rated anime of 1999, and #10 most popular anime of 1999 on AniList.
Of the 723 AniList users who started it, 11.3% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 520 have finished it.
At about 2 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Mecha — especially surreal comedy, female protagonist, primarily female cast, boarding school.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Harada
- Director
- Yasunori Ide
- Series composition
- Yasunori Ide
- Character design
- Shinji Ochi
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
Related entries
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D4 Princess FAQ
How many episodes does D4 Princess have?
D4 Princess has 24 episodes of about 7 minutes each, roughly 2 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch D4 Princess?
About 2 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is D4 Princess finished?
Yes. D4 Princess has finished airing — the final episode aired September 28, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of D4 Princess?
No sequel is listed for D4 Princess as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is D4 Princess based on a manga?
Yes. D4 Princess adapts the manga by Shoutarou Harada.
Who animated D4 Princess?
D4 Princess was animated by Daume and directed by Yasunori Ide.