[PAR] [TLE] Princess Tutu [SEP] Princess Tutu (Japanese: プリンセスチュチュ , Hepburn: Purinsesu Chuchu ) is a Japanese magical girl anime series created by Ikuko Itoh in 2002 for animation studio Hal Film Maker.  Inspired by ballet and fairy tales, particularly "The Ugly Duckling" and "Swan Lake", the story follows a duck who is transformed into the mythical ballerina Princess Tutu in order to save the shattered heart of a storybook prince come to life. [PAR] [TLE] The Ugly Duckling [SEP] "The Ugly Duckling" (Danish: "Den grimme ælling") is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875).  The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him until, much to his delight (and to the surprise of others), he matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all.  The story is beloved around the world as a tale about personal transformation for the better.  “The Ugly Duckling” was first published 11 November 1843, with three other tales by Andersen in Copenhagen, Denmark to great critical acclaim.  The tale has been adapted to various media including opera, musical, and animated film.  The tale is completely Andersen's invention and owes no debt to fairy tales or folklore.
[PAR] [TLE] Princess Tutu [ SEP ] Princess Tutu ( Japanese : プリンセスチュチュ , Hepburn : Purinsesu Chuchu ) is a Japanese magical girl anime series created by Ikuko Itoh in 2002 for animation studio Hal Film Maker . Inspired by ballet and fairy tales , particularly " The Ugly Duckling " and " Swan Lake " , the story follows a duck who is transformed into the mythical ballerina Princess Tutu in order to save the shattered heart of a storybook prince come to life . [PAR] [TLE] The Ugly Duckling [ SEP ] " The Ugly Duckling " ( Danish : " Den grimme ælling " ) is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen ( 1805–1875 ) . The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him until , much to his delight ( and to the surprise of others ) , he matures into a beautiful swan , the most beautiful bird of all . The story is beloved around the world as a tale about personal transformation for the better . “ The Ugly Duckling ” was first published 11 November 1843 , with three other tales by Andersen in Copenhagen , Denmark to great critical acclaim . The tale has been adapted to various media including opera , musical , and animated film . The tale is completely Andersen 's invention and owes no debt to fairy tales or folklore .
What Japanese anime series is inspired by a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen?
What Japanese anime series is inspired by a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen ?
Princess Tutu
Princess Tutu