Pole Princess!! Episode 1 ✯

Directed by with a screenplay by Touko Machida , the series utilizes 3D CG animation for its dance sequences. This choice is practical; the complex, fluid movements required for pole dancing are notoriously difficult to hand-draw in traditional 2D animation. The CG allows for dynamic camera angles and precise physical positioning that capture the athletic "glory" of the sport.

The story centers on , a 17-year-old girl whose life revolves around her grandmother’s planetarium. The central conflict is introduced immediately: the planetarium is facing closure. Hinano’s desire to save this cherished space leads her to a chance encounter with a woman dancing on a pole under a starry sky, sparking an inspiration to combine the grace of pole dancing with the atmosphere of the planetarium. Pole Princess!! Episode 1

: The core concept of "pole dancing in a planetarium" suggests a fusion of athletic performance with celestial aesthetics. Directed by with a screenplay by Touko Machida

Analysis of Pole Princess!! Episode 1: "Teach me to Pole Dance!" The story centers on , a 17-year-old girl