UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie

Kazuto Tokino runs his family public bathhouse when an alien princess literally crashes into his life, smashing her ship into the building and nearly killing him. To save him, Princess Valkyrie splits her soul in two, which leaves one part trapped with Kazuto and reduces her to a child. Whenever she kisses him, the adult Valkyrie resurfaces for a short time and regains her extraterrestrial abilities, which triggers comic misunderstandings, awkward romantic moments, and occasional action set pieces. The show plays its premise for laughs and light tension, mixing improbable sci-fi logic with romantic comedy beats and a steady stream of physical humor.

Released in 2002, UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie is an anime TV series that leans into late night otaku tastes. Voice talent includes Hisayo Mochizuki, Megumi Ogata, Kenichi Suzumura, Chinami Nishimura, and Rie Tanaka, who bring energy to the show's mix of slapstick and romantic setups.

The series didn’t collect major industry awards or mainstream nominations, and it wasn’t a contender at major festivals. That said, home video releases and international fans kept interest alive, and it remains a recognizable title among early 2000s anime catalogues rather than an award winner.

Within anime circles it carved out a niche for its combination of sci-fi oddity and ecchi-inflected comedy. Fans remember the transformation gag and the recurring kiss mechanic, and the show occasionally turns up in conversations about alien-romance stories and late night anime programming. It inspired fan art and discussions more than it changed the wider pop culture landscape.

Critical and audience responses were mixed, reflected in modest ratings like a 5.3/10 average from a small sample of votes. Reviewers and viewers often praise the humor and character chemistry while criticizing repetitive plot beats and heavy reliance on fanservice. Major themes include identity shifts, the awkwardness of sudden intimacy, and the clash between ordinary life and absurd extraterrestrial problems.