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The Royal Tutor

The Royal Tutor

Introduction

Equally charming and stern, Heine Wittgenstein is a brilliant man who commands respect, despite his short, childlike stature. Thus, the king of Grannzreich has called upon Heine to undertake a daunting task that has driven away many before him—become the new royal tutor to four princes who are in line for the throne. The four heirs each have very distinct and troublesome personalities: Licht, the flirtatious youngest prince; his immature older brother, Leonhard; Bruno, the studious third prince; and Kai, the oldest of the four and the most reserved. Hilarity ensues as Heine attempts to connect with each of the princes in order to groom them for the throne. However, Heine's mysterious past and dark undercurrents in the present may threaten the harmony within the kingdom. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Audience ratings

MyAnimeList / Tenrai : 7.45/10 · 69685

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Audience reviews

20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.

Spooktic2020

Overall I would rate it a 9/10 The art is extremely pleasing to look at and even the soundtrack is nice. I found the characters to be very fun, usually i dislike some of the tropes they used here but they made it fit like no other. No character was I annoyed by. For some reason even the obnoxious ones didnt annoy me because they were portrayed as people with actual personalities not a one dimensional character. If you enjoy when the main character is extremely smart basically a genius in their fields, I would say to give this anime a try. Maybe not one of the best anime's I've watched but still I enjoyed it thoroughly. It may seem a bit serious but if you enjoy heartwarming conversations and some comedy I'd definitely recommend it. One thing though, do not come watching this anime for r…

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zztl9

An odd spot to start off the anime with, but still ended up with just the right amount of lightheartedness. Good job on choosing this one to have available to stream, Netflix. If you're studying to become a teacher, want to find an anime with basic Japanese vocabulary, or even something that you could watch together with your family, this is a really good one. Yeah, you might be slightly offput by how they are the typical type of characters you'd normally see in animes, but yee It's heartwarming, really cute, and has a necessary antagonist to progress the story revolving around the four quirky princes in line for the throne and the royal teacher Heine. I can't stress enough how cute it is. I would have loved to fangirl over them if i was watching this 10 years ago.

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HellenicHg

it is another good story with lessons to learn, and students who need to be taught. i wish it would have gone more into world building and getting to see the world at large, but i can also appreciate the secluded world where princes live. the characters make you fall in love with them, in their own special ways, and it grows on you. all in all i would love to see more than just this and the movie. rewatchability is average, as i liked the show, i could watch it again, but i dont have the drive to. I more would like to see more, rather than only see it again.

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Coffe_

Oushitsu Kyoushi Heine borders somewhere between being good and just alright. It's a lighthearted character driven slice of life story, focused on self-improvement so each of the princes can become worthy candidates to the throne. The characters themselves are unfortunately fairly simple, but still have enough depth and charm so that I wouldn't describe them as being one-dimensional. All of the princes have easily memorable personalities and flaws due to this simplicity, so given the show is only 12 episodes long, being simple may be a necessary evil. The dialogue was kind of bland, I'm not sure what is was about it but it felt like what a character in a book would talk like rather than a real person. All of the plotlines themselves are also very straightforward and mostly predictable, but…

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Yukina_Shiori

So I discovered this show by watching some Gigguk old seasonal anime video and i really don't get why this anime was completely missed during its season. The story is pretty basic but interesting. The most prominent part of this show is its characters development. Even tho its supposed to be centered around the prince we got some twist and backstory toward the end. The art is really good and the princes are all good looking. I could feel that this show was made for the fangirls. We have a lot of chibis but it didn't disturb me. The show can be really funny while still remaining serious when it needs to. Overall i really enjoyed this show. Its good but nothing more.

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kurosmile

Plot: 7/10 I have dive into the world of fanfiction so this the idea or based of the plot is nothing new for me. However, a familiar plot could be entertaining if the presentation of the idea is done well and for this case, yes, it successfully entertains me. I jumped into the anime blind and didn't know what to expect nor what kind of story this is so I'm pleasantly surprised. The plot is simple and very easy to understand which I believe would be a good anime for beginners or for someone who just wants to get out from anime slump. The flow of the plot is well paced and there's not so much plot hole. However, I am very interested to know about the first prince. If there's any second season, it would be nice to include the first prince also. The story is laced with serious and touching…

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Seregosa

Don't be tricked by my seemingly low score, I'm very stringent when it comes to scores and to earn a 10/10, it has to be flawless, one of the best things I've ever seen, to get a 9/10, it has to be at least so enjoyable that I can't stop watching as if spellbound with no(to me) bad parts. To reach an 8/10, it's still extremely good without any striking/notable boring or crappy/irritating parts, a show that I got pretty immersed into and are kinda sad ended because I would've wanted to see more. Sure, there were bad parts about it too, like the fact that it's a bit overly simplistic with illogical conclusions to many things, it just wouldn't work out like that if it was real. The story itself was fairly shallow too and it's fairly slow-paced. Then there's the art, where my main complaint i…

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kimhyeonie

I really cried with this anime. It's just beautiful. The songs are great too. In the first episodes you can be bored, but I swear you won't regret it. Of course it depends on the kind of anime you like and you can be disappointed. It's an historical anime, so the characters wear elegante and chic clothes. That has a lot of comedy and slice of life. Each episode you become more and more fascinated with the story and the characters. It has a bit of drama (a bit indeed). So, if you're a crybaby like me you will probably cry. Or not. Just watching to know.

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Vongrak

TLDR: Pretty Slice of life show with great characters Oushitsu Kyoushi Heine is a bright slice of life show that really explores its characters and its world. The Story is fairly good, I would not say that it is the star of the show, but it has a narrative that makes a lot of sense in the setting and they make use of the characters and the setting well to produce a story that feels very natural and makes it feel we have a glimpse into this world. The Art is very nice, I really like how the characters are drawn in this show, I think the style is distinct enough that you could pick it out easily but it also is not so crazy that you have no sense of realism left. I think this show strikes a good balance between artistic rendition and realistic settings The Characters are a very strong par…

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jungist

A halfway-interesting variation on the subgenre of CGDCT that has been popularized by Umaru and KareKano, wherein the characters spend a lot of time in a Super Deformed state. As far as the chibi goes, it's played well for the first few episodes before it becomes totally stale. The art is probably the series' greatest strength, save for when they spam the SD style (to be fair, it is funny sometimes). The intro and outro are godawful for my Western sensibilities. The seiyuu for the tutor—Heine Wittgenstein—is often the sole redeemer of the sound. The four princes are tropes you've seen a million times; it becomes more apparent once the show begins to focus on one prince per episode. If the show wants to be deep, it's very lazy about it—one of the episodes features characters named Dmitri…

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doubleblackbaby

This review is for people like me who watch anime for enjoyment and don't pick everything apart. I won't go into excruciating detail but keep it simple. The princes are complex, unique, endearing, and charming. I adore each of them in so many ways. This show does a wonderful job presenting each of them in their own way, and they're all represented equally. The balance between comedy and drama is spot on, everything happens for a reason. There were very few repetitive scenes, but they weren't fillers, they were acceptable based on the context. I was totally hooked the entire time. The animation is flawless and stunning. The characters are extremely expressive, there is never a dull moment with them. The hair and eyes were especially well done. They also had the perfect use of chibis,…

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www_oats

I'm not sure why people disliked this anime, I'm kinda guessing because of the comedy part where Haine becomes a chibi (that's cute though, well at least to me😂) Anyway it's full of life lessons such as, not judging people by the looks, it takes time to get to know someone, the first impression isn't always the best, and so on. Plus, the character development is very clear. Haine, the royal tutor clearly helps us show that princes are growing, and treat them evenly. Not only does Haine teaches the princes, but as I said we learn life lessons from him too. If you're into life lessons then this would be the anime for you, and don't worry it's definitely not boring. This anime also has comedy and finding out about the Haine's past. What he did in the past may not be serious, but by Hain…

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Queen_Rea

The plot was good nor bad. It just lacked suspense and action, but the character's unique personalities and the demonstrated by how they deal different situations that came across made up for it. In my personal opinion, I loved how one of the character's try to understand their flaws and teach them in a different manner. In each episode, there were different advises for different situation that they come across, and they learn from it. The art design and character that I've seen varied. The background, furniture, and surroundings that I've seen was very detailed. The some character's clothing designs were simple but overall it was nice. The two good qualities that I've found the most enjoyable was the humor and emotional situations. Overall it was a good anime to watch if you want to g…

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tiredneko

Story: 10 A royal tutor teaching and grooming the princes to be good enough to take the throne. Another good laid-back type of anime with pretty boys. Relatively good pacing in terms of plot and having comedy as the genre lives up to this anime. Very funny one indeed (cute too), due to the chibi scenes and the personality of most of the characters. Watching this anime will give you a bit of the “Ouran High School Host Club” vibe, which is great since I love that anime so much. Plot can sometimes be pretty unpredictable and unexpecting to some viewers. Also, later on in each episode, each character will have a story about themselves and slowly know about Heine’s past. Lastly, the anime managed to end off with a good ending, made me smile so much ^^ Characters: 10 Was quite shocked to hear…

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Balsamina

The only limit this anime had was the episode count, really. Story: In its essence, it's a growing up story for four royally spoiled teenage boys. Each of the four princes are to be given equal attention by the tutor and so naturally, they all got equal characterization. While the plot is not complex or sophisticated, it's a heartwarming tale of four boys growing up to become wonderful and mature adults. Despite its simplicity, this deserves high marks for how well it is done. Characters: There are essentially 5 main characters in this anime and each of them receive almost equal development. The show does a splendid job painting a picture of what these four princes are like at the start - mostly arrogant or spoiled with their own idiosyncrasies that make them who they are. As the episod…

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Snoozette

Yes, the Royal Tutor.... a wonderful enjoyment indeed. I didn't expect too much, going by the opening and the premise, but was pleasantly surprised along the way. Story - 8/10 The story starts out pretty bland, a man is sent to the royal palace to teach the four princes to be able to become the next king. The first very generic Harem - feeling is destroyed after 2 or 3 episodes, where it becomes clear that there's more to it than what it seems. The story development is relatively confusing at the beginning, almost as if the creators didn't really know where to go with the story - OR they tried to hide the actual storyline under a bunch of comedy and schooling activities. However, because of this, the anime does a great job keeping its viewers coming back - it drops very clear but subtle h…

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Oona_Shea

I have not read the manga, this is an anime only review. I will try to keep this as spoiler free as possible. First off, don't let the fact that it has an all male cast taint your view. This is not yaoi or shounen ai. The story is pretty simple, there are four prince brothers who are in desperate need of an education before they are eligible for the throne. The story starts when their latest tutor shows up, will he leave in a hurry like the others before him? or will he be able to do the impossible and mold these young men into proper candidates for the throne. I really loved this show. It has stunning visuals that use light reflection in such a beautiful way. The background art is beautiful, the characters all have their own unique look. There is also a good amount of chibi used in th…

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EmberStar112

So, the series is finished now and I am still quite said about that. I genuinely enjoyed the series and I think it's one of the better anime this year. It's not boring at all, it managed to entertain me in every episode. The story isn't very complicated. It sticks with the same idea until the end. No unnecessary side-stories, so If you like the idea itself, you definitely should don't have to worry about wasted potential. Characters have very diffrent personalities, althrough they may seem a bit exaggerated, but I didn't found any of them annoying or tiring and felt their emotions. The graphics itself is very adorable, however you may be tired of many chibi artwork. But scenery is made really well. The music is very average, so don't expect excellent soundtrack of this one. Summarizin…

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wolfwing

This was a good anime I feel, it follows a tutor that is to teach four princes in what they need to know to become a king, but can he have them grow and improve themselves? That is the question this anime asks, and I enjoyed it, we spend a few episodes learning about each prince, finding out who they are, and what their motivations are, each of them has their own problems and I enjoyed the discovery of this. The story over all was good, a few cracks, but I felt every moment of it, right feelings at the right time, it had good pacing with a nice wrap up that could be the end of the series, or setup a second season. Art was fine, I like the facial expressions and how they really helped to let you feel who everyone is. The characters is a strong selling point, each prince, the tutor and o…

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Ridoot

The Royal Tutor: A show that most expected to be shounen-ai or a rip-off of Ouran Highschool Host Club, but actually wasn't. *SPOILER FREE* Story: 8/10 Heine Wittgenstein is the new royal tutor for four of the princes of Grannzreich. The princes have pushed away their previous tutors, but Heine strives to make a bond with them to show them that a teacher should be someone they can trust and depend on. Overall, the whole idea and execution of this was pretty heartwarming, and if you like that kind of stuff you'll likely find this series enjoyable. Underneath this, there is a mystery plot and some really nice backstory elements that are revealed as the show goes on, and, by the end, they come together in a great way. At the same time, the plot isn't anything new or groundbreaking, it's ju…

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