Oushitsu Kyoushi Heine

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 just the execution that made it stand out. Art: 10/10 Not too much to say about my rating besides I simply liked how it looked. The shading was pretty unique and the art style itself is very neat, so it was something I looked forward to each episode. Also, a big part of the art style: Chibis. EVERYWHERE. At least once in every episode (If not more, with exception to some serious ones) the art style switches to a chibi one, which you will either find adorable or highly annoying. Personally, although I was annoyed at first, I ended up liking it because it adds to the character's personalities in some scenes. So, be warned, CHIBIS. Sound: 9/10 Again, not much to say here besides I liked it. The music went well with the setting and story and made the series even more enjoyable. On occasion, there were some sound effects that were overexaggerated, which came off as weird, but not annoying. Character: 9/10 Initially, each prince has their own quirk that makes them stand out and easy to remember. Although they may seem one-sided at first, there is a lot more to them that is revealed as the series goes on. Overall, character development was one of the best parts about this because it was clear and understandable. Some backstory is tied into this as well and it's all done in a great way. Enjoyment: 9/10 I looked forward to new episodes of this anime, but it was kind of slow at first, so it may be a hit-or-miss thing. It's definitely not the best I've seen but it kept my interest with a decent story and nice execution. Pros: - Average story with an interesting plot - Each episode adds to the personality of characters and character development is portrayed really well - Pretty art and nice music - Nothing seemed rushed and everything flowed together smoothly Cons: . - Plot reveals can be slow at times - Seemed like the series was going nowhere for a bit Overall: 9/10 I definitely recommend watching this series, it's heartwarming and has great with characters with equally great character development. Hope this helped!

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. Summarizing, this anime is truly something, what should gain more attention. If you are like me and prefer to watch anime that are enjoyable with not much action into it, you should take a closer look at this anime. It's funny and adorable, so I strongly reccomend it to you.

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 other chars have their own personalities and motivations. They seem shallow at first, but over the course of the series you grow to understand them more. I did find this rather enjoyable and over all good series, I would recomend this highly if your looking for something of this kind, no real action, just characters growing up.

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 despite this it was all really wholesome, and didn't bother me all too much. To my surprise there's actually an underlying plot behind all of this, which was fairly enjoyable, although I would've preferred if there was a larger emphasis on world building as there seemed to be some potential. The show's humor was decent; I don't think it tried too hard to be hilarious, just enough to keep you entertained. A lot of the verbal jokes were on a similar caliber to "look the tutor is short" and "that ostrich thinks you look like a girl," but I did actually enjoy a lot of the visual humor like when Heine turns into a pouty chibi. On the technical side of things, if anyone actually cares: The animation is good, although not impressive. The art is nice, but the artstyle is fairly generic. There were maybe 2 or 3 character designs that made a good impression on me. The music is fitting, but also fairly unnoticeable, and doesn't stand out as anything special. Overall I say while it isn't a standout show in any regard, it's quite wholesome, and more or less enjoyable the entire way through (maybe with some minor cringe at parts). I don't recommend going out of your way to watch it, but if you think you'd enjoy a wholesome slice of life I wouldn't recommend against it either. 6.5/10

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.

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 is actually the ways this author chose to draw children, at least "noble" children, the little princess looks pretty damn creepy, she doesn’t even look like a living thing, she looks more like a very disproportionate(even when it comes to anime) doll, I think the colours used also makes it feel even more unnatural. Whoever drew her should learn how to draw young children properly and not try to make them look cuter by making their eyes literally fill half their faces. No matter what people say, when it comes to characters like the princess, looks DO matter if we are to like them. Well, she's not even important and like the rest of the female characters, is almost never shown since the main focus is the princes and the teacher. However, it was nothing that major. It wasn't supposed to be a very realistic story in the first place. The drama is well-placed and so is the comedy. The comedy doesn't stand out too much, but it did make me laugh now and then. It's a fairly slow show but it has a very peaceful feeling, calming me down without boring me, like a cup of tea after a busy day. What stands out the most in this show is probably the characters themselves. Most of them warms the heart to some extent, they're pretty fleshed out and feel real, something many anime/manga/novels fail to do nowadays. They're not restricted to simply one or two personality traits which they show every time, no, they can display many types of emotions and feelings and they can do things outside of their main trait. They feel pretty human, being vibrant and lively. We can also see them clearly developing as they mature and absorb the teachings of the mc. Honestly, it's a great show. When I first saw it, I was pretty much against watching it since it had the same vibe as some other shows that I wasn't fond of and also seemed to be more akin to a shoujo anime than anything else(like the fact that there's almost ONLY guys and the art style too), but I couldn't have been more wrong. It's a heartwarming, slightly humorous story with some light drama about the relationship between a teacher and his students(not so much about the studying itself, at least not the studying we're used to, being more about experiencing things and learning stuff that they're bad at, like expressing emotions, learning how to handle fear against studying, learning how commoners live etc). There might be no notable girls, but that's simply only because romance was never even a slight element of this anime. It would remove the focus from what matters if females were running around and disturbing the teaching and relationships, it would also force the author to juggle with more balls instead of focusing on what he's supposed to do. I feel like it was the correct decision to not include any female presence. Give it a try, watch at least an episode or two before deciding if it's to your liking or not, it's not the type of anime that you can watch a few minutes of and decide that it sucks, it's not nearly high-paced enough for that.

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 and Smerdyakov, but it was clear that none of the creators had read "The Brothers Karamazov" and just wanted points for the reference. Similarly, when Wittgenstein first took out his riding crop, I thought they were going to make a joke about how Wittgenstein (in real-life) used to physically abuse children who gave wrong answers. [The irony is that he, unlike any of the show's characters, would make for a good anime.] There's nothing new or enlightening about this series, but it's not a bad watch by any means.

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, reminiscent of Black Butler for me. Funny and adorable. The sound enhanced the show in a way that was natural and not distracting. Both the opening and the closing were excellent. I cried, I laughed, I got goosebumps, I want a second season. I miss them already.

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 part of the show. They all feel like real people and it is very enjoyable to watch them interact and to see the way their choices pan out over the course of the show. For how exaggerated these characters might seem I could believe they exist in our world easily and I commend the show for that. This show was very enjoyable and had a good mix of art story and characters. I think this is a very well developed show and I am surprised it is so well hidden.

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 Haine keeping it away, it shows he cares for the king and princes. It is also heartwarming, but I shouldn't say anything because I don't want to accidentally spoil it. So overall, this is a good anime, and recommended to those into comedy, life lessons, and heartwarming surprises.

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 hints that you will find out more in the episodes to come and still leads you astray to not find out what exactly it could be. This, on the other hand, leads to some instances being a bit over the top and blown out of proportion (that might only be my opinion though). Art - 10/10 I am very weak to art that is both fluffy and sexy at the same time. I love the play on light that's going on with the characters' eyes and hair. Moreover, nothing seems out of place, no weird hair or eye colours, no outlandish clothes or whatnot, there's not even the typical "conspiciously light patch" (something in the picture is drawn differently, so you know it's gonna move). The colour schemes are all very nice and in harmony, also, to a certain degree, realistic. And the landscape, well... I can't be impartial here. I'm from Vienna. I can clearly see that the whole Anime is blatantly based on that city, and Austria in general (honestly, just google pictures of the Hofburg or the Opera, you'll see). Needless to say, I found it hillarious. Sound - 8/10 Sound is something where, the less I have to say, the better it is. I can easily give a high rating when I didn't notice the music at all. The thing that annoyed me here was that, apparently, there exists a total of 1 song for everything, and that got boring after some time. Other than that, hey, no complaints. Charakter - 9/10 Character development is basically the center of this anime. The princes have very different personalities and problems, and Haine tries sorting them out and/or learns to deal with them. Much like in a Harem. But there is noticable development, the characters are not just your usual tropes - they show more and more actual personality, which makes for a very believable setting. Enjoyment - 9/10 Yes. I did. A lot. It's fun - it's cute - it gets you into the story. Even though it's nothing ground breaking or world changing, it's very nice, and structured extremely well, not too fast, not too slow. Overall - 9/10 I would definitely ask you to watch the show. As a bonus, read up on Vienna as a city, then the anime gets immensely pleasing. It's nice and fluffy. IT'S REAL FLUFFY. So go try it. Bonus: There's this very quiet voice in my head that tells me it seems like a shounen ai - but then again, you can always interpret something like that. Another marker that it's not intended as such is that I, a hardcore shipper, didn't even think twice about shipping anyone in the anime, which I attribute to the well thought out character balancing.

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 romance as there is nothing serious, and that is what makes it extremely enjoyable. The plot is pretty straightforward and nothing is overcomplicated.

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 moments, with a sprinkle of humour. These are great combinations in my opinion yet it could be a double edge sword if each elements are not balanced well. Characters: 8/10 Each princes have their own distinct personality and I enjoy getting to know each of the princes personally through each episode. However, the presence of the first prince is very limited and the main character, sensei is not explored enough in my opinion. Heine could be such an interesting character if his background and past are explained further. My favourite character would be the King himself, Victor just because I love his soft side and his king side. The duality of King Victor is entertaining. Graphic: 8/10 I love how the anime is a mixture of beautiful, serious art with a cute chibi ones. I laugh everything the art changes to chibi version. It's adorable and it suites the scene. It makes the scene funnier and cuter. Over all: 8/10 I personally think that this is a nice anime to watch. It would be not in my all time favourite list but if I am asked whether this anime is good, I would say I enjoy it. I recommend this to beginners, those who are in anime slump and also for those who wants to watch anime while 'on the go' for it's simple plot and great pace.

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.

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 get away from a suspense and/or drama. In my personal opinion, I loved it. I was impressed on the anime was that one character can be sincere to the lesson and the interest to get to know the character's personalities. I can give at least 4.4 stars.

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 the voice actor for Heine. Did not expect it as his appearance doesn’t suit the voice given. That’s where this saying comes into play “Do not judge a book by its cover”. Personality of his definitely suits the voice. Ever since episode 1, I really, really love Heine. Good at everything, cool, cute, sarcastic at times, funny and knows his way of doing things. Compared to the majority, Heine’s my favourite out of all the characters while next to him is Kai. Each of them have really interesting personalities and I will not be describing all of them as you will see it for yourself in the anime as it progresses. It’s the characters and their development that keeps me going. Side characters were given a fair amount of show time too. Art: 9 Pretty good and adorable, due to the chibi scenes. Manages to portray the emotions of the characters well through chibi art too. Sound: Great ending and opening songs. Found myself watching them instead of skipping it through a few times. However, there's one episode that you should look out for. The ending song is very different compared to the other episodes. It's my first time seeing such an anime doing that sort of ending too. Enjoyment/Overall: 10 Overall, I love this anime as it's a great one. Definitely worth a shot as you will be in for lots of laughs and some sad moments as well. I binged most of the episodes and will be reading the manga now that I’ve finished the anime. Unfortunately, the translated manga seems to not have caught up with the anime yet. I hope for a season 2 where they’ll show who became the king in the end but with how they ended, I’m not too sure too…

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 episodes go by, each of the princes learns something from their experiences and their tutor's guidance that helps them get pass their weaknesses as a character. Heck, even the tutor himself learns a thing or two by the end, albeit not as much as his pupils. Art: Excellent, for an anime. The character designs almost try to mimic the illustration styles of light novel illustrators. The backgrounds are equally vivid and detailed. Sound: Unfortunately the weakest point of the series. There aren't any particularly memorable tracks in the OST. The OP and ED do their job though and are thus quite adequate. Enjoyment: Overall, this one an anime that I very much looked forward to every week just because I could feel a connection to the characters in it. It might not be a change-the-world plot like Gundam 00 or Code Geass, nor is it an over-the-top masterpiece like Kill-La-Kill. It might not even contain philosophical themes and endless symbolism like Utena, but for a 12-episode show, it is like a good Macross show where the characterization makes it shine. Who's this for: -fans of anime with a European setting -Slice of life fans -those who enjoy growing up stories Who's this not for: -if you just wanted action porn -if you want strong female characters. Sorry, the only females are the maids and the princess who's too young to be important yet -if you want a sophisticated plot

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 the humorous moments that really sell the scenes. So if you are looking for something fun to watch with a good amount of humor and some emotional moments, you should give it a try.

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.

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.