When the prince announces his intention to go hunting, Cinderella's stepmother and two stepsisters opt for a picnic in the nearby woods. However, upon reaching the forest, a storm hits, and a sudden gust of wind snatches Jeanne's hat. Despite their efforts, Cinderella and Jeanne are unable to retrieve it. Mistaken for a bear by Charles and Alex, Jeanne narrowly avoids being shot as Cinderella arrives just in time to prevent a tragedy. It is at that moment that the prince recognizes Cinderella as the girl he encountered in the city.
The Horse (episode 4)
Cinderella searches for Charles, believing he is named Alex, as her stepmother wishes to speak with the prince's page. Upon discovering that Charles is not the page but a liar, she avoids him. On her way home, her pets remind her of the stepmother's demand to meet with the page. Paulette, the fairy godmother, intervenes by using magic to transform a horse into Charles. Cinderella rushes home with Charles, but the spell wears off, reverting Charles to a horse. Fearing the horse, her stepmother attaches a carrot to Cinderella's apron and sends her running with the horse in pursuit. Charles rescues her and discloses his true name, as Cinderella reciprocates with hers.
The Mysterious Boy Part (episode 3)
Cinderella and her stepsisters, Jeanne and Catherine, shop in the city. While holding the packages outside the shops, she unexpectedly meets the young man from the previous day. The young man, who turns out to be Prince Charles' fencing partner, shares this surprising news with Cinderella. Jeanne listens in, and their stepmother instructs her to invite him as a guest the following day.
The Flowers from my Dream (episode 2)
Jeanne and Catherine, Cinderella's step sisters, enter the Flower Queen contest. Cinderella goes to the city to watch their performance, with her pets taking care of the house chores. She vows to be back before her stepmother and step sisters return. On her way home, she meets a young man who chases her to the river and returns the key she dropped during their encounter.
I Want to Become a Splendid Young Lady (episode 1)
Cinderella's father leaves on a long journey, entrusting his daughter to the care of her stepmother and two stepsisters. She is sent to the attic and assigned all the household chores while her step family enjoys themselves. Fortunately, Cinderella receives help from her animal companions: Patch, a charming puppy, Chuchu and Bingo, two smart mice, and a little bird named Pappy.
A Whole New Twist of the Classic Cinderella
Cinderella Monogatari is the Japanese Original directed by Hiroshi Sasagawa for Tatsunoko studio and released in 1996.
Cinderella is the daughter of a wealthy duke who remarried to provide a mother and sisters. When the Duke travels abroad, Cinderella discovers that her new family is far from being a family. With spoiled stepsisters and a harsh stepmother, Cinderella is forced to cook, clean and manage the home. However, she remains cheerful, gentle and kind to her family, to her animal friends and to a mysterious boy, named Charles, who seems to have a relationship with prince of Emerald Castle. A new whole story about a classic fairytale.
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