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Snow White with the Red Hair(赤髪の白雪姫,Akagami no Shirayukihime) is a Japaneseshōjomanga written by Sorata Akizuki. It was serialized in Hakusensha's bi-monthly shōjo manga magazine, LaLa DX but has since moved to monthly LaLa and is published in collected volumes by Hakusensha. An anime adaptation produced by Warner Entertainment Japan, Hakusensha, and Studio Bones aired in Japan between July 6, 2015 and September 21, 2015. A second season began airing in Japan on January 11, 2016.
Shirayuki is a normal herbalist citizen in the kingdom of Tanbarun with one rare unique feature: her beautiful red hair. Due to her unusual hair color, Shirayuki was raised to always be careful of showing her hair in new surroundings and grew to be an independent young woman. However, her hair gets her noticed by Prince Raj, who orders her to become his concubine. Refusing his orders, she cuts her hair and leaves it behind as part of what he wanted and escapes to the neighboring kingdom of Clarines. On her way there, she meets and befriends Prince Zen and his two aides Mitsuhide and Kiki. When Zen is poisoned by an apple meant for Shirayuki gifted by Raj, Shirayuki successfully obtains the antidote and decides to accompany the trio to Clarines. Shortly thereafter, Shirayuki passes an exam for a position to train in the palace as a herbalist. Shirayuki and her friends find a place in Clarines and carries out her duties as a court herbalist. Over the course of the story, Zen and Shirayuki begin to fall in love with each other and eventually begin a romantic relationship, in spite of opposition due to their difference in social status.
Main characters
Shirayuki (白雪)
Voiced by: Saori Hayami (Japanese); Brina Palencia (English)The main female protagonist of the story is born with rare red hair and is a skilled pharmacist. She escapes from the kingdom of Tanbarun after its prince orders her to become his concubine. Independent and persistent, she meets Zen and befriends him after tending to his wounds. In Clarines, she is accepted as a palace pharmacist and trains under Garack with Ryu. Shirayuki has demonstrated her abilities as a pharmacist in various situations, including identifying and controlling disease outbreaks in Raxd and Lyrias. She has a close relationship with Zen, and falls in love with him over the course of the story despite opposition due to their difference in social status. She moves into the east wing of Wistal Castle in chapter 49, and is later reassigned as a pharmacist to Lyrias in chapter 53.
Zen Wistalia (ゼン・ウィスタリア,Zen Wisutaria)
Voiced by: Ryōta Ōsaka (Japanese); Josh Grelle (English)The main male protagonist of the story is the second prince of Clarines, and meets Shirayuki on a trip outside the castle. Shortly after befriending her, he is poisoned by an apple meant for Shirayuki, but obtains the antidote with her help. Initially, Zen is often seen escaping his duties to experience Clarines first-hand, though he has since taken more responsibility over official work. He has a close relationship with his three aides, Mitsuhide, Kiki, and Obi, and has both their respect and genuine loyalty. Over the course of the story, he falls in love with Shirayuki, and rescues her from various dangers.
Mitsuhide Lowen (ミツヒデ・ルーエン,Mitsuhide Rūen)
Voiced by: Yūichirō Umehara (Japanese); Ian Sinclair (English)One of Zen's closest aides was appointed by Prince Izana to watch over Zen (despite initially wanting to be Izana's retainer), and though their relationship was initially rocky, he is seen by Zen as both a close friend and reliable aide. He is extremely loyal though somewhat clumsy at times, as well as a little silly. It is hinted he has feelings for Kiki.
Kiki Seiran (木々・セイラン)
Voiced by: Kaori Nazuka (Japanese); Jamie Marchi (English)One of Zen's closest aides, and arrives at the castle some time after Mitsuhide. As the heir to the household of the Seiran family, her father expects her to return home to assume responsibility after her time serving Zen. Reserved and independent, Kiki is extremely loyal to protecting Zen (and later Shirayuki as she becomes part of Zen's life) and is most often seen with Mitsuhide. She has stated (to Zen) that when the time comes, she will propose to Mitsuhide.
Obi (オビ)
Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto (Japanese); Austin Tindle (English)Obi is one of Zen's self-proclaimed aides. Originally sent by Marquis Haruka as a way to scare Shirayuki out of the castle, he later pledges himself to Zen after being discovered. It is hinted that he has feelings for Shirayuki, but his loyalty to both Zen and Shirayuki prevents him from acting out on his feelings. Obi has a relatively mysterious past as a loner, but finds himself drawn to protecting Zen, Shirayuki, and their respective goals. It's also slightly implied in an episode that he may have non-platonic feelings for Shirayuki, but this is never elaborated on. This is confirmed in 58, when Obi tells Zen about his feelings to Shirayuki. He is often sent by Zen to protect Shirayuki when Zen is unable to leave his duties. He has been seen using the alias "Nanaki".
Clarines
Ryuu (リユウ,Ryū)
Voiced by: Yūko Sanpei (Japanese); Mikaela Krantz (English)A 12-year-old palace herbalist training whom also trains under Gerrick. After passing the exam to become a court herbalist Shirayuki works as an apprentice and also works as his assistant. Due to his youth, he is often looked down upon and mistrusted by others in the palace, despite the fact that he is actually a genius. Because of his intelligence, he has a hard time connecting with people his age, but becomes good friends with Shirayuki and Obi.
Izana Wistalia (イザナ・ウィスタリア,Izana Wisutaria)
Voiced by: Akira Ishida (Japanese); Eric Vale (English)The first prince of Clarines and Zen's older brother. He has a somewhat cold and sarcastic personality, but is also very responsible and serious when it comes to handling the affairs of the kingdom. For his 17th birthday, he asked for a castle to be built between the Sui and Rid kingdoms. He then tricked the lords of the respective castles in order to overthrow them replace them with his close retainers. He enjoys teasing Zen and initially takes issue with Shirayuki's closeness with Zen, but later comes to trust her after watching her handle the disease outbreak in Lyrias. While in Lyrias, he pretends to be a guard using Mitsuhide's name.
Marquis Haruka (ハルカ候)
Voiced by: Tomoyuki Shimura (Japanese); Christopher R. Sabat (English)An advisor in the castle, he disapproves of Shirayuki's closeness to Zen due to her lower social status. He hires Obi to scare her from the castle, but after an unsuccessful attempt and rebuke from Zen, is grudgingly resigned to leaving Shirayuki alone.
Garack Gazelt (ガラク・ガゼルト,Garaku Gazeruto)
Voiced by: Yūko Kaida (Japanese); Rachel Robinson (English)The head herbalist of Wistal Castle. She is rather eccentric and can alternate between humorous and demanding. Despite this, she is extremely talented and cares deeply about Shirayuki and Ryuu.
Yatsufusa (八房)
Voiced by: Rei Yamahata (Japanese); Z. Charles Bolton (English)Garack's assistant. He wears a large bandanna that obscures his eyes.
Voiced by: Chiwa Saito (Japanese); Bryn Apprill (English)A bird trainer from a small island previously in danger of being exploited for its resources. She came to Wistal Castle to ask Zen's assistance in preventing Viscount Blaker from hunting the birds native to her island. She later befriends Shirayuki, and later proves instrumental in rescuing Shirayuki from The claw of the Sea (along with Popo, her bird).
Higata (ヒガタ)
Voiced by: Yusuke HandaA fellow court herbalist training alongside Shirayuki.
Hisame Lugis
The second-born son of a noble family and vice-captain of the Sreg Knight Circle. He tries to intimidate Kiki into marrying him and challenges her to a duel in order to win her hand. Though he lost the duel, he continues to show interest in Kiki, much to Mitsuhide's annoyance.
Earl Seiran
Kiki’s father. He wants Kiki to take over as the family head, and is constantly suggesting suitors for her. He has also imposed a time limit on her service with Zen in order that she may eventually return.
Yuuha
A worker inside the castle. He insults Shirayuki after she moves into the east wing, which angers Zen.
Haruto Wistalia
Mother of Izana and Zen, and former ruler of Clarines (after Izana's coronation). Her husband, Kain, died some time ago, which sent her into a frenzy of work and sickness that caused her to become “allergic” to the castle. She returns for Izana’s crowning ceremony, before shortly returning north to Wilant.
Zakura Shidnote
An associate of Izana, he has a distinct scar over his nose.
Kai Ulkir (カイ・ウルキル,Kai Urukiru)
Voiced by: Yūma Uchida (Japanese); Kyle Phillips (English)One of the gatekeepers of Wistal Castle who seems to take interest about Zen and Shirayuki's relationship.
Shiira Eigan (シイラ・エイガン,Shīra Eigan)
Voiced by: Chiharu Sawashiro (Japanese); Cris George (English)Another gatekeeper besides Kai. He is Kai's senior and just like Kai, he seems to take interest about Zen and Shirayuki's relationship.
Shuka (シュカ)
Voiced by: Tsubasa Yonaga (Japanese); Justin Briner (English)The only soldier that is unaffected when the strange disease affected the soldiers in the Fort Laxdo. He helps Shirayuki to take care of the other soldiers.
Shikito (シキト)
Voiced by: Yasuaki Takumi (Japanese); Ricco Fajardo (English)The guard of Wistal Castle who goes along with Shirayuki and Blaker to the watchtower during the test to bring in the bird handlers from Kiharu's island for communication.
Lilias/Lyrias
Yuzuri (ユズリ,Yuzuri)
A botanist in Lyrias, a northern city in the kingdom of Clarines. Cheerful and outgoing, she works with Shirayuki during the disease outbreak and befriends her.
Suzu (鈴,Suzu)
A pharmacist and friend of Yuzuri in Lilias, he works with Shirayuki during the disease outbreak.
Haki
She is head of the Lilias academy district and Izana's fiancée.
Kirito
A boy around Ryuu's age, he is the nephew of Shidan. Kirito helped to in the search for a cure during the disease outbreak in Lyrias after his friends began to fall ill. He befriends Ryuu, though occasionally bewildered by Ryuu's emotionless behavior.
Lido
Atri (アトリ,Atori)
Voiced by: Romi Park (Japanese); Micah Solusod (English)Zen’s only close childhood friend. He worked as a palace archer in order to get close to Zen and lure him out to traitors from Lido. During a confrontation with Zen, Izana, and Mitsuhide, he is killed.
Tanbarun
Raji Shenazard (ラジ・シェナザード,Raji Shenazādo)
Voiced by: Jun Fukuyama (Japanese); Todd Haberkorn (English)The prince of Tanbarun, he orders Shirayuki to become his concubine after hearing of her red hair. When she escapes, he sends her poisoned apples that are mistakenly consumed by Zen. After discovering the true status of his unintended victim, he gives Zen the antidote. Raji is rather narcissistic and ignorant, and often speaks without thinking. After being befriended by Shirayuki later in the story, he begins to mature as he embraces his duties as prince. He has a close aide named Sakaki and two younger siblings.
Voiced by: Inori Minase (Rona) and Mikako Komatsu (Eugena) (Japanese); Alexis Tipton (Rona) and Megan Shipman (Eugena) (English)The younger twin siblings of Raji, the first princess and second prince of Tanbarun respectively. They support the relationship between Raji and Shirayuki.
Sakaki (サカキ)
Voiced by: Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese); Robert McCollum (English)Raji's close aide. He frequently answers questions addressed to the prince.
King Shenazard (シェナザード王様,Shanmezādo-ousama)
Voiced by: Atsushi Miyauchi (Japanese); Kent Williams (English)King Shenazard is the king of Tanbarun and the father of Raji, Rona, and Eugena. He allows Zen and the others to go find Shirayuki with Raji when she was captured by Sea's Talon.
Mihaya (巳早)
Voiced by: Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Japanese); Clifford Chapin (English)The third son of the Former Earl of Sisk, he kidnapped and planned to “present” Shirayuki to rich people to earn money. He later brings a kidnapping attempt on Shirayuki to Zen's attention and helps to rescue her from pirates. He ends up working for Prince Raji’s aid, Sakaki, in Tanbarun.
The Mountain's Lions
Mukaze (武風,Mukaze)
Voiced by: Tōru Ōkawa (Japanese); Brandon Potter (English)Leader of the Mountain’s Lions, a group dedicated to eradicating thieves. Mukaze also happens to be Shirayuki's father, a former noble of Tanbarun before his exile as a result of taking back his fiancée (Shirayuki's mother) when she was sent to be wed to his uncle. He held a grudge against Prince Raji since hearing that he had tried to forcefully take Shirayuki as a mistress, and as a result, forced her to flee the country. Additionally, Shirayuki was told that he deeply regretted not having been there to help her in time during said ordeal.
Kazuki (鹿月)
Voiced by: Sachi Kokuryu (Japanese); Justin Pate (English)Often mistaken for female due to his "pretty" looks. He is a member of the Mountain's Lions, and kidnaps Shirayuki with the help of Itoya. He befriends Shirayuki when the pair of them are captured by the Sea's Talons.
Itoya (イトヤ)
Voiced by: Shintarō Asanuma (Japanese); David Trosko (English)A member of The Mountain's Lions, he has a scar over left eye. He helped Kazuki during Shirayuki's abduction.
The claw of the Sea
A pirate organization that is known for human trafficking. Kazuki was once a member, but left the organization after being traded to a rich nobleman. Kazuki and Shirayuki were kidnapped by them to provoke the Mountain’s Lions.
Umihebi (ウミヘビ,Umihebi, lit. "Sea Snake")
Voiced by: Mitsuki Saiga (Japanese); Monica Rial (English)Umihebi is the leader of The claw of the sea.
Others
Torou (トロウ,Torou)
Voiced by: Nana MizukiAn old associate of Obi’s, she is surprised by his change after he joined Zen's group.
Manga
The manga was serialized in Hakusensha's monthly shōjo manga magazine, LaLa DX in 2006 but has since moved to LaLa and is published in collected volumes by Hakusensha. As of August 2016, 16 volumes have been published in Japan. It has been licensed in France by Kana and in Taiwan by Sharp Point Press. The eleventh volume ranked 21st in Oricon's weekly manga ranking for the week of January 6.
The first volume was released in Chinese on June 16, 2008 by Sharp Point Press.
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced in 2015 April issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine. The anime adaptation is produced by Warner Entertainment Japan, Hakusensha, and Studio Bones, which handled the animation. The anime is directed by Masahiro Andō and the script is written by Deko Akao with character designs by Kumiko Takahashi. The opening theme is "Yasashii Kibou" (やさしい希望, lit. "Bright Hopes") by Saori Hayami and the ending theme is "Kizuna ni Nosete" (絆にのせて) by Eyelis. Funimation has licensed the series for online streaming in North America. AnimeLab has secured streaming rights in Australia & New Zealand. An Original Anime DVD (OAD) bundled with limited edition of 15th volume of the original manga. The 30-minute OAD features the same cast and staff with the anime television series. It adapts three chapters from the original manga (chapter 41, special chapter from volume 7, and special chapter from volume 11), and will not air as part of the anime television series. The OAD ending theme is "Ginsekai" (銀世界, lit. Snowy World) by Eyelis.
The second season of the anime television series began airing in Japan on January 11, 2016. The opening theme is "Sono Koe ga Chizu ni Naru" (その声が地図になる, lit. "The Voice Will Become A Map") by Saori Hayami and Ending theme is "Page ~Kimi to Tsudzuru Monogatari~" (ページ 〜君と綴る物語〜, lit. Page-The Story To Write With You) by Eyelis.
