Scrapped Princess

I know the title sounds superlative, but I believe it.

This show was conceived as a singular narrative, and every word strikes toward its target with precision.

All the best Anime golden-age tropes are here - The emotionally stunted, heart-of-gold knight, the coquettish, over-powered sorceress, the naive, playful princess, the stoic, warrior-monk, etc.

But there's something more: A thoughtful exploration of humanity's most enduring and noble traits, against the backdrop of a strange, yet familiar, and exquisitely animated world.

As of 8/14/2023, it is unavailable most places except for purchase in Apple TV.