Sentai Filmworks
The Price of Smiles - Blu-ray
The Price of Smiles - Blu-ray
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On a distant planet, two young women lead vastly different lives intertwined by the grim realities of war. Princess Yūki Soleil is the naive, twelve-year-old ruler of the Soleil Kingdom, surrounded by devoted officers and protected from the harsh truth of political instability. Her only goal is to fill her kingdom with smiles. Meanwhile, Stella Shining is a capable, stoic soldier serving in the Grandiga Empire's elite military unit—a woman who smiles only to survive and protect her comrades. When full-scale war erupts between their nations over coveted energy resources, Princess Yūki is forced to confront the heartbreaking cost of leadership, while Stella must endure the brutal sacrifices of the battlefield. As their paths converge, both must learn what it truly takes to protect the people they cherish.
Produced to celebrate Tatsunoko Production’s 55th anniversary, The Price of Smiles (Egao no Daika) is an emotionally resonant mecha drama directed by Toshimasa Suzuki (Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne, Heroic Age). By presenting two contrasting perspectives—a sheltered monarch forced to mature amidst tragedy and a front-line soldier enduring loss—the series offers a poignant exploration of war, duty, and human resilience. Released on Blu-ray by Sentai Filmworks, this complete 12-episode collection features crisp high-definition visuals, tactical mecha combat, and a powerful orchestral score.
Notable Staff & Voice Talent
Director: Toshimasa Suzuki (Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne, Fafner in the Azure: Heaven and Earth)
Original Concept: Tatsunoko Production
Studio: Tatsunoko Production
Music: Tsubasa Ito (Erika Ikuta, I'm Standing on a Million Lives)
Cast:
- Yumiri Hanamori / Leraldo Anzaldua (Harold) as Princess Yūki Soleil
- Rina Satou / Amber Lee Connors as Stella Shining
- Toshuyuki Toyonaga / Gabriel Regojo as Grand Imperial Soldier / Joshua Ingram
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka / David Wald as Harold Miller
- Rina Hidaka / Genevieve Simmons as Layla Etoile
Blu-ray Features
- Clean Opening Animation ("Egao no Kanata" by Chiho feat. majiko)
- Clean Closing Animation ("Kono Sekai ni Hanataba wo" by kimi no orphée)
- Japanese Promos & Commercials
- Sentai Filmworks Trailers
Spoken Languages: English & Japanese Audio, English subtitles
Edition Details
Japanese Title: エガオノダイカ (Egao no Daika)
Runtime: ~300 Minutes (12 Episodes)
Director: Toshimasa Suzuki
Blu-ray Release Year: 2020 (Sentai Filmworks Release)
Original Air Date (Japan): 2019
Publisher: Sentai Filmworks
Rating: TV-14 (Contains War Violence, Mecha Combat, & Emotional Themes)
Region: Region A (U.S. / Canada)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mecha, Drama, Military
Themes: War & Conflict, Dual Perspectives, Royalty, Sacrifice, Duty
Media assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.
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