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The Royal Tutor | |
王室教師ハイネ (Ōshitsu Kyōshi Haine) | |
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Genre | Comedy, historical[1] |
Manga | |
Written by | Higasa Akai |
Published by | Square Enix |
English publisher | |
Magazine | Monthly GFantasy |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | November 18, 2013 – May 18, 2021 |
Volumes | 17 |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Katsuya Kikuchi |
Produced by |
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Written by | Kimiko Ueno |
Music by | Keiji Inai |
Studio | Bridge |
Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
Original network | TV Tokyo, TVO, AT-X, BS Japan |
Original run | April 4, 2017 – June 20, 2017 |
Episodes | 12 |
Anime film | |
Directed by | Katsuya Kikuchi |
Written by | Kimiko Ueno |
Music by | Keiji Inai |
Studio | Tear Studio |
Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
Released | February 16, 2019 |
Runtime | 60 minutes |
The Royal Tutor (Japanese: 王室教師ハイネ, Hepburn: Ōshitsu Kyōshi Haine) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Higasa Akai. It was serialized in Square Enix's shōnen manga magazine Monthly GFantasy from November 2013 to May 2021. It has been collected in seventeen tankōbon volumes as of August 2021. Yen Press has licensed the manga and distributed monthly chapters digitally. An anime television adaptation by Bridge aired from April 4 to June 20, 2017.
Heine Wittgenstein, a man often mistaken for a small child, has been summoned to the royal palace of Glanzreich by the king to act as the royal tutor to the four younger princes—Kai, Bruno, Leonhard, and Licht–turning them into capable candidates to the throne. However, he finds his task difficult because of the complicated personalities of his charges, who had managed to cause every tutor they had to quit.
Written and illustrated by Higasa Akai, The Royal Tutor was serialized in Square Enix's shōnen manga magazine Monthly GFantasy from November 18, 2013,[9] to May 18, 2021.[10][11] Square Enix has published the compiled volumes since June 27, 2014. There are seventeen volumes. Yen Press had announced its license of the series in 2015,[12] and they are currently releasing translated chapters monthly digitally.
No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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1 | June 27, 2014[13] | 978-4757543454 | August 18, 2015 (ebook)[14] May 23, 2017 (print)[15] | 978-0316439794 |
2 | August 27, 2014[16] | 978-4757544048 | August 18, 2015 (ebook)[17] July 18, 2017 (print)[18] | 978-0316562843 |
3 | February 27, 2015[19] | 978-4757545755 | September 29, 2015 (ebook)[20] September 19, 2017 (print)[21] | 978-0316441001 |
4 | July 27, 2015[22] | 978-4757547032 | October 6, 2015 (ebook)[23] November 14, 2017 (print)[24] | 978-0316270502 |
5 | November 21, 2015[25] | 978-4757548176 | January 30, 2018 | 978-0316480079 |
6 | April 27, 2016[26] | 978-4757549685 | April 17, 2018 | 978-0316446631 |
7 | October 27, 2016[27] | 978-4757551428 | May 22, 2018 | 978-0316446648 |
8 | March 27, 2017[28] | 978-4757553002 | July 24, 2018 | 978-1975353339 |
9 | July 27, 2017[29] | 978-4757554252 | September 18, 2018 | 978-1975354398 |
10 | January 27, 2018[30] | 978-4757556089 | November 13, 2018 | 978-1975328153 |
11 | July 27, 2018[31] | 978-4757557963 | April 30, 2019 | 978-1975330354 |
12 | January 26, 2019[32] | 978-4757559912 | August 27, 2019 | 978-1975385118 |
13 | July 26, 2019[33] | 978-4757562189 | February 18, 2020 | 978-1975307899 |
14 | January 27, 2020[34] | 978-4757564848 | November 3, 2020 | 978-1975317850 |
15 | July 27, 2020[35] | 978-4757567726 | June 22, 2021[36] | 978-1975324544 |
16 | January 27, 2021[37] | 978-4757570542 | Apr 26, 2022[38] | 978-1975340780 |
17 | August 27, 2021[39] | 978-4757574380 | Aug 9, 2022 (print)[40] | 978-1975347437 |
An anime television series adaptation by Bridge aired from April 4, 2017, to June 20, 2017.[6] The opening theme is "Shoppai Namida" (しょっぱい涙, 'Salty Tears') by Shogo Sakamoto, and the ending theme is "Prince Night (Doko ni Ita no Sa!? My Princess)" (Prince Night〜どこにいたのさ!? MY PRINCESS〜) by cast members Keisuke Ueda, Yūya Asato, Yūto Adachi, Daisuke Hirose, and Shouta Aoi under the name P4 with T.[41] Funimation has licensed the series in North America.[42]
No. | Title[a] | Original air date[43] | |
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1 | "The Royal Tutor Arrives" "Ōshitsu Kyōshi, Kuru" (王室教師、来る) | April 4, 2017 | |
In the Kingdom of Glanzreich Heine Wittgenstein is invited by King Viktor to become royal tutor to his four youngest sons to prepare them to rule, should one of them unexpectedly have to replace their oldest brother Einz as heir to the throne. It is well known all previous tutors quit due to the princes difficult personalities. The princes unanimously agree Heine is unneeded and order him to leave, but he refuses, instead forcing them to attend one-on-one meetings to assess their personalities and academic abilities. Fifteen year old Leonhard is by far the most troubling due to his angry childishness, deep mistrust of tutors and habit of running away from anything educational. From stealing Leonhard's diary, Heine learns Leonhard is actually highly emotional, afraid, and full of self-hatred for his lack of confidence and intelligence. Leonhard eventually agrees to take a general knowledge quiz. Heine asks him to attend a mandatory meeting later, and then has Leonhard sent his favorite chocolate cake for finishing the quiz. Leonhard admits despite stealing his diary Heine is not so bad, for a tutor. | |||
2 | "The Prince Interviews" "Ōji Mendan" (王子面談) | April 11, 2017 | |
Next is sixteen year old Bruno, an arrogant academic prodigy famous for his expertise in numerous subjects. As Heine has never attended university Bruno is certain there is nothing Heine can teach him. He is therefore astounded when Heine beats him at chess and outperforms him at academics, even on a test Bruno wrote himself. Realizing Heine might be the only tutor smarter than he is Bruno develops a hero worship and starts calling him Master Heine. Next is fourteen year old Licht, an excitable airhead famous for his playboy lifestyle and popularity with women. When he fails to distract Heine with his multiple girlfriends he fills in Heine's test. Heine suspects Licht is smarter than he acts. The last prince is seventeen year old Kai, a quiet, serious boy with a reputation for violence after an incident at military academy. However, after finding him playing with his three year old sister Adele and family dog Shadow Heine realises he is merely socially awkward with naturally glaring eyes and in truth is obsessed with cute things like puppies. Heine decides he failed by relying on gossip about the princes reputations and needs to get to know them better himself. | |||
3 | "You Don't Need to Accept Me" "Mitomenakute mo īnode" (認めなくてもいいので) | April 18, 2017 | |
Leonhard refuses to attend the mandatory meeting, certain Heine will eventually quit anyway. Heine learns Bruno's and Licht's personalities frequently clash, forcing Kai to act as peace keeper. Leonhard eventually joins themeeting from guilt and curiosity. Heine shares their tests; Bruno 100/100, Kai 87/100, Licht 60/100 and unfortunately Leonhard 1/100, scoring only a single point for spelling his name correctly. His brothers reassure him he excels at physical skills like sports and hunting, but Leonhard blames Heine and flees on his horse. Heine learns from the others Leonhard was always a slow learner, but their first tutor was an ambitious, abusive man who bullied Leonhard for making him look bad in front of King Viktor, causing Leonhard to despise tutors. Heine rides after Leonhard, his smaller body weight making him the first man ever to catch Leonhard in a race. Heine apologizes for Leonhards past abuse, but promises him he is nothing like that tutor, and if Leonhard lets him, he will help him improve. Leonhard agrees, then realizes their horses have vanished and they are far from home. The royal guard eventually find them and the next morning Leonhard is the first to arrive for their lesson. | |||
4 | "The Princes Go To Town" "Ōji, Machi e Iku" (王子、街行く) | April 25, 2017 | |
As understanding the lives of the common man is vital for a king, Heine takes the princes into the city. Leonhard refuses until Heine points out kings are usually beheaded when enough commoners hate them. In the shopping district it is shown Leonhard never learned to count money, but eventually succeeds at buying a hideous doll. Bruno discovers bookstores and tries to buy everything but is forced by his budget to choose only one book. Kai spends all his money on bird-seed to feed pigeons. A thief steals an elderly woman's bag; Leonhard starts to give chase but Kai had caught the thief already. Leonhard feels useless until the woman thanks him for at least trying to help when others would not. Returning home Heine points out the current peaceful way of life was only possible due to Viktor working tirelessly on the citizen's behalf, which future kings should remember and respect. The princes later have a thank you party for Heine with food they cooked themselves and gifts; the doll, the book, a white pigeon, and a masquerade costume. Later, Heine darkly concludes that despite the princes accepting him, he is not the kind of man who belongs in a palace. | |||
5 | "Assailed by the Greatest of Trials" "Saidai no Shiren, Shūrai" (最大の試練、襲来) | May 2, 2017 | |
King Viktor returns home, worrying the princes since, despite being a fierce military leader, he is a doting father with frequent outbursts of fatherly affection. Viktor is pleased with their educational progress, except for Leonhard. Despite not wanting to be cruel, Viktor declares unless Leonhard retakes another general knowledge quiz in three days and scores 60/100 he will lose his right to the throne. Heine and the princes help Leonhard study but discover Leonhard can not even calculate 1 + 1 correctly. Heine makes progress on mathematics by suggesting Leonhard visualize slices of chocolate cake for addition, subtraction, division, and times-tables. Leonhard begins averaging 15/100 but runs out of time. Heine tells Leonhard getting a perfect score means nothing, but his attempts to keep improving mean everything. Inspired, Leonhard takes the test but only scores 59/100. Leonhard is devastated, until Viktor points out Heine forgot the one point for spelling his name correctly. Having reached 60/100, Leonhard keeps his right to inherit and Viktor confirms Heine was the right choice for Royal Tutor. Later, meeting privately with Viktor whom Heine has a secret past with; he reminds Viktor of their agreed consequences should Heine's past be revealed. | |||
6 | "At Café Mitter Mayer" "Kafe Mittā Maiyā Nite" (カフェ・ミッター・マイヤーにて) | May 9, 2017 | |
Heine discovers Licht has a secret job at a coffee shop, which, despite his airhead persona, he takes very seriously, even using a fake name to avoid discovery. Heine decides to keep his secret since it is so important to Licht, but the mysterious Count Rosenberg tells Viktor everything. Despite Licht's pride in his work Viktor insists he quit over concerns for his safety. Convinced Viktor cares more about the line of royal succession than him, Licht runs away, determined to support himself on just his wages. He is shocked when Viktor visits the café without guards and, posing as a commoner concerned for his son, gets a temporary job as a waiter to understand Licht's feelings, exasperating Heine. Having seen Licht loves his work Viktor decides he can keep working. Realising Viktor has valid concerns for his safety Licht offers to quit. Heine offers a solution; Licht will work once a week and Heine will guard him posing as a customer. Heine wonders what Count Rosenberg is up to. Having failed to disgrace Licht this time Rosenberg moves forward with his plot to see all four princes ruined by scandal and disinherited from ever becoming king. | |||
7 | "The Whereabouts of a Dream" "Yume no Arika" (夢の在処) | May 16, 2017 | |
Leonhard makes a suggestion that gives Viktor the idea to establish the first insurance company. This causes Bruno to remember why he started studying: to compete with Eins, who everyone claimed was a natural genius and obvious choice for king. He now worries Leonhard might have some undiscovered genius that would make him the better king. Heine becomes worried when Bruno's latest essay he plans to present at Glanzreich University is unimpressive, even containing spelling mistakes. He gives Bruno two weeks to rewrite it or he will stop tutoring him. Bruno exhausts himself but produces his best work ever. After presenting his improved essay he is praised by his idol, Professor Dimitri, who offers him a chance to study abroad and become a Scholar. Heine encounters Rosenberg, revealed to be Eins' servant, who arranged for Dimitri to meet Bruno to tempt him into becoming a scholar and surrendering his right to inherit the throne. Bruno struggles to decide and is surprised when Heine agrees scholar is a valid alternative if it is what Bruno wants most. Bruno eventually decides not to go as being king was his dream long before he started studying. Rosenberg is unhappy another plan failed and sends his men to investigate the troublemaking Heine. | |||
8 | "A Timid Heart" "Okubyōna Kokoro" (臆病な心) | May 23, 2017 | |
Kai asks for help with his social skills. Heine notes Kai talks perfectly with family, but strangers and servants assume from his glaring eyes he is angry and on the verge of violence all the time. Shadow accidentally ruins one of Adele's favorite terrible paintings, so she insists on visiting the zoo to find a new animal friend. Kai and the princes take her so Kai can find someone to talk to, beginning by smiling, though on Kai it looks like a psychotic grin. Adele is bitten by a rabbit and asks to go home before Kai can talk to anyone, where she reunites with Shadow. Kai attempts to compliment the palace staff but due to misunderstandings causes the guards to think the palace is under attack. Sensing Kai is close to giving up Heine advises Kai to limit himself to Hello's and Thank You's and not to let his fear of rejection stop him trying. Kai manages to thank a maid for making his tea and celebrates with his brothers. Heine has Adele's terrible painting repaired, revealing to the amused princes he was the one who painted it and that despite being an expert at everything else he is an atrocious painter. | |||
9 | "The Price of the Past" "Kako no Daishō" (過去の代償) | May 30, 2017 | |
A newspaper prints a false story claiming Kai was suspended for attacking an innocent student named Ralf. In fact, Kai had discovered Ralf beating Bruno out of jealousy of his royal position, so he fought Ralf to protect Bruno. Kai was suspended and Ralf was expelled. Despite Kai's innocence, Viktor can not punish the newspaper without being accused of censoring free speech. Kai hopes to convince Ralf to tell the truth. Heine accompanies him with guards Ludwig and Maximilian. Ralf acts apologetic but soon holds them at gunpoint with hired thugs. Ralf had been disinherited following his disgraceful expulsion, so he planted the fake story to lure Kai to him and intends to ransom him for enough gold to flee the kingdom. However, after provoking Ralf into losing his temper, Heine demonstrates remarkable martial ability and strength for his size by escaping, restraining Ralf and defeating the armed thugs bare handed. Kai invites Ralf to become a palace guard when he is released from prison, giving him a chance at redemption. Heine learns that before he was expelled from the academy Ralf was indoctrinated into despising the princes by a friend of his parents. Rosenberg later confronts Heine personally. | |||
10 | "The Professor I Don't Know" "Boku no Shira nai Sensei" (僕の知らない先生) | June 6, 2017 | |
Rosenberg reveals Maximilian is his cousin and so is aware of the dramatic changes to the princes since Heine's arrival. Heine confirms Rosenberg is sabotaging the princes to ensure Eins becomes king. Rosenberg reveals he has uncovered Heine's secret past, hinting Heine may have been an enemy of Glanzreich kingdom. Heine visits each prince in turn to check their progress. Leonhard has improved and even occasionally studies by himself. Bruno has begun tutoring students of his own. Kai hopes to convince Viktor to let him return to military academy. Licht has learned from café customers where in the kingdom social inequality still exists and plans to remedy it. Leonhard reveals to the others what he heard Rosenberg say about Heine's past, making them suspicious. Spending time with Heine they discover a box containing letters and keepsakes from his former students, including gifts they bought him. Among his possessions they discover another newspaper article claiming a known criminal recently infiltrated the palace. They dismiss this as lies but Heine asks them as future kings to consider, what they would do if a criminal gained entry in the form of someone they trusted, such as Heine himself. | |||
11 | "The Pair's Promise" "Futari no Yakusoku" (二人の約束) | June 13, 2017 | |
Heine challenges them to investigate on their own. First they learn Gregor, the reporter who wrote the article, resigned after receiving a large bribe. Gregor reveals a nobleman paid him to write the article based on a criminal Viktor met before becoming king. Sneaking into the archives the princes discover Heine was once imprisoned for attempting to assassinate Viktor. They attempt to talk to Heine but find him missing. Viktor reveals in his youth he would sneak into the city and one day met Heine, leader of the orphans living in the sewers. Despite their differences they became friends; Heine taught him how to survive on the streets which were far harsher than Viktor could have imagined, inadvertently shaping Viktor into the benevolent king he is today. One day, Viktor's absence was discovered; Heine was mistaken for a kidnapper and Viktor was shot by a palace guard in the confusion. By the time Viktor awoke Heine had been imprisoned but was quickly released. Once Viktor became king he built a church to house the orphans and Heine educated himself into the tutor he is now, eventually becoming the prince's royal tutor. Viktor then reveals that, per Heine's wishes, Heine has resigned as royal tutor. | |||
12 | "The Last Lesson" "Saigo no Jugyō" (最後の授業) | June 20, 2017 | |
Heine holds one last lesson with the princes. He explains now his past is revealed he must leave before his presence harms their right to inherit the throne. He praises the progress they have made and is proud that any one of them could become a fine king. He then departs. Rosenberg is thrilled at Heine's absence. Viktor reveals the royal council has already begun looking for a new tutor. Determined to get Heine back, the princes prepare to convince the council Heine is the best for the position of royal tutor. Viktor informs Heine the princes are plotting something. At the meeting the council agrees to hire the tutor nominated by Rosenberg, unaware that tutor is under Rosenberg's explicit instructions to sabotage the princes. The princes crash the meeting to nominate Heine, using lessons he taught them as proof of his suitability. This causes a round of applause, led by prince Eins who had just returned from abroad and is proud his brothers have grown into fine men. Aware of Rosenberg's actions Eins threatens him into leaving his brothers alone to compete with him for the throne as equals. Thanks to their efforts a grateful Heine is reinstated as the royal tutor. |
The series has inspired two musicals, with the voice cast of the anime reprising their roles. The first play ran in 2017.[44] The second play ran in April 2019 as a tie-in to the anime film, with Shohei Hashimoto and Shogo Sakamoto reprising their roles.[8]
The Royal Tutor: The Movie was announced in November 2018 and cast Shohei Hashimoto and Shogo Sakamoto as Ivan and Eugene, two original characters made for the film. It was produced by Tear Studio and released on February 16, 2019.[45] Crunchyroll distributed the film for English release on its release day.
The final volume of the royal comedy where the prince and his tutor walk together and grow together!
The future of Granzreich will be decided in the final volume of The Royal Tutor!