The Price of Smiles


The Price of Smiles is a Japanese anime series produced by Tatsunoko Production. The series was created as part of the studio's 55th anniversary celebration.

Synopsis

A kingdom full of smiles on a star far away from the earth. Princess Yūki Soleil is twelve years old and it's about time she's sensitive. She cries, laughs and sometimes flutters every day. Wherever she is, she lives happily in the royal palace.
Faithful vassals always be around Princess Yūki Soleil. Leila Etoile, her educator. Izana Langford, who assists politics. Harold Miller, the president of the Knights. Joshua Ingram, her childhood friend's aide.
Meanwhile, Stella Shining is a 17-year-old, talented and cool soldier. But her smile never ceases. A smile is indispensable for living. This is the story of two girls born on a distant star.

Characters

;Yūki Soleil
;Stella Shining
;Joshua Ingram
;Leila Etoile
;Harold Miller
;Izana Langford
;Yuni Vanquish
;Rune Vanquish
;Gale Owens
;Lily Earhart
;Huey Malthus
;Pearce Thorn
;Blake Boyer

Production and release

Anime

A new original anime from Tatsunoko Production was announced in commemoration for its 55th anniversary. It aired from January 4 to March 22, 2019, on Wowow, Tokyo MX, and YTV. The series is directed by Toshimasa Suzuki, with scripts written by Shinichi Inotsume, character designs by NOB-C and Naoto Nakamura, sound design by Kazuya Tanaka, and music by Tsubasa Itō. The opening theme is "Egao no Kanata" by Chiho feat. Majiko, and the ending theme is "Kono Sekai ni Hanataba" by Kimi no Orphée. The series aired for 12 episodes. The series is simulcast on Crunchyroll outside of Asia. Sentai Filmworks licensed the anime in North America, the British Isles, and other select territories, and simulcasts the series within these regions on HIDIVE. In Australia and New Zealand, the series streamed on AnimeLab. Muse Communication licensed the series in Southeast Asia and South Asia.
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