Princess of the Crystal

The Princess of the Crystal is a mysterious identity that appears through Himari Takakura in Penguindrum. She commands Kanba and Shoma to search for the Penguindrum after the penguin hat temporarily restores Himari's life.

Princess of the Crystal's place in Penguindrum

The Princess is imperious, cryptic, theatrical, and far more forceful than Himari's ordinary gentle personality. Her power is linked to the penguin hat, a surreal transformation space, and knowledge of the fate connecting the Takakura family.

Princess of the Crystal's story role and defining traits

She is not simply Himari's normal self; the identity is tied to Momoka Oginome, the hat, and the story's themes of sacrifice, destiny, and transferred life.