About the Series
Shin Shirayuki Hime Densetsu Pretear (The New Legend of Snow White Pretear) is an animanga series known simply as Pretear in the US.
Summary
Himeno Awayuki is a high school freshman who's having trouble adjusting to the lifestyle intwo which she has been reluctantly thrown. Her father, Kaoru, has been pulled into the grasp of Natsue, a woman who not only controls a vast amount of wealth, but also Himeno. Himeno's dad takes the side of Natsue rather than his own flesh and blood, and Natue's two daughters aren't very fond of their new stepsister. Her new, despicable life changes, though, when she takes a shortcut to school and meets a young boy, who transports her to a fantasy world that lies on the brink of extinction. This world needs the help of the girl called Pretear, and all their hopes lie with Himeno.
The Manga
The manga version of the series was written by Sato Junichi and illustrated by Naruse Kaori. It spanned four volumes and was originally published in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten from May 2000 through July 2001. It was eventually published in North America by ADV Manga.
The Anime
The series was adapted into a thirteen episode anime series by Hal Film Maker, Kadokawa Shoten, and Rondo Robe. It aired in Japan on WOWOW from April 4, 2001 to June 27, 2001. ADV Films licensed and released the anime series in the US.
