“Unwanted stepsister Himeno becomes magical Prétear, must bond with seven knights to save Earth from Princess of Disaster.”
Prétear: The New Legend of Snow White
新白雪姫伝説プリーティア
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Synopsis
Unwanted stepsister Himeno becomes magical Prétear, must bond with seven knights to save Earth from Princess of Disaster.
Due to her father's remarriage, robust 16-year-old Himeno Awayuki moves into a large mansion with a beautiful garden—the quintessential dream house for any girl her age. However, much to Himeno's disappointment, her new stepfamily doesn't really seem to like her, as her stepmother often occupies herself with her father, her younger stepsister Mawata ignores her, and her other stepsister—the equally aged Mayune—tries to prank her at every opportunity. But Himeno doesn't have time to dwell into thoughts of hopelessness—her new life has now become involved with a group of seven magical boys known as the Leafe Knights, after they ask her to become a magical princess who can borrow their powers! Although Himeno accepts their request and becomes the Prétear, she feels doubtful in her abilities to protect the world and its Leafe, the source of energy for all life. Will Himeno be able to find happiness among her new family and also save the Earth from the enemy, the Princess of Disaster?
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 28 sampled reviews
What 28 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.10 · split reception
5.3 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 3.3
↓ 3.07
Running avg · Oct 2008 → May 2026
- 8 “The anime features a beautiful plot centered on magic and nature themes that becomes deeply rewarding if you push through the initially weak opening episodes. While the series feels too short for...”
- 10 “Pretear shattered my initial expectations of being a Sailor Moon ripoff by delivering surprising depth and emotional storytelling that brought me to tears. Every character evolved into someone...”
- 10 “Pretear exceeded all expectations with its surprising depth, complete character development, and emotionally powerful ending that brought tears. The unpredictable storyline and binge-worthy nature...”
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- Format 13 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 59m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2001 – Jun 2001 Spring 2001
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0080 catalog
Produced by
- Kadokawa Shoten Producer
- Rondo Robe Producer
Licensed by
- ADV Films Licensor
- Funimation Licensor