Season 1 • Episode 49
LatestPatalliro du Malyner VIII is the crown prince of the Diamond producing country of Malynera. Known for being both ugly, mischievous and with a bad personality, he is nonetheless a strong-willed prince and a good son to his father the king. Many enemies of the throne, including the Prime Minister of Malynera himself, are off to get rid of him and take control of the rich nation. Thus, Bancoran, his haughty but extremely handsome bodyguard, is off to protect the obnoxious prince, even from Bancoran's own lover, the extremely beautiful bishounen Maraich and other bishounen assassins.
Writing
Gag manga adaptation that never takes itself seriously
Production
Distinctive 80s aesthetic with visual gags per frame
Acting
Keiko Toda's deadpan delivery as gender-bending assassins
Creator
Mineo Maya
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mineo Maya's manga predates modern BL genre codification, making Patalliro a foundational text for queer representation in shōjo media despite its parody tone.
Masako Ikeda (Etānje) was already legendary from Rose of Versailles; her casting lent instant prestige to this ridiculous production.
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