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|image = Princess ai.jpg |caption = Cover art of Japanese edition of Princess Ai, Volume 1: Destitution (2004) |ja_kanji = プリンセス·アイ物語 |ja_romaji = Purinsesu Ai Monogatari |genre = {{hlist|Fantasy|gothic|romance}} }}{{Infobox animanga/Print |type = manga |title = Princess Ai |author = {{unbulleted list|Courtney Love|Stuart Levy {{small|(psd. D.J. Milky)}}}} |illustrator = {{unbulleted list|Ai Yazawa|Misaho Kujiradou}} |publisher = Shinshokan |publisher_en = {{English manga publisher|NA= Tokyopop |AUS= Madman Entertainment}} |demographic = Shōjo |magazine = Wings |first = 2004 |last = 2005 |volumes = 3 | volume_list=#Princess Ai }}{{Infobox animanga/Print |type = manga |title = Princess Ai: The Prism of Midnight Dawn |author = {{unbulleted list|Christine Boylan|Stuart Levy {{small|({{abbr|psd.|pseudonym}} D.J. Milky)}}}} |illustrator = {{unbulleted list|Ai Yazawa|Misaho Kujiradou}} |publisher = Kirohuti Fujiwara |publisher_en = {{English manga publisher|NA=Tokyopop}} |demographic = Shōjo |first = 2008 |last = 2009 |volumes = 2 |volume_list = #Princess Ai: The Prism of Midnight Dawn }}{{Infobox animanga/Footer}}Princess Ai {{IPAc-en|ˈ|p|r|ɪ|n|s|ɛ|s|_|aɪ}} ({{lang-ja|プリンセス·アイ物語}}, Purinsesu Ai Monogatari; English: The Story of Princess Ai) refers to a manga series created and co-written by American musician and singer Courtney Love and Stuart Levy, with illustration by Ai Yazawa and Misaho Kujiradou. Based in part on Love's own life, the manga follows an amnesiac alien character, Ai, who is transported to Tokyo from her war-torn homeland, where she attempts to piece her life together.[1] Co-written by Love and Levy, the manga was initially featured in Japan in Shinshokan's Wings magazine, and later published in English by Tokyopop{{Sfn|Yadao|2009|p=54}} in three volumes between 2004 and 2006. A sequel, Princess Ai: The Prism of Midnight Dawn, was later published in two volumes in 2008 and 2010, respectively, and was written by Christine Boylan and Levy. Tokyopop re-released the original Princess Ai series in one volume, Princess Ai: The Ultimate Edition on October 9, 2007. Additionally, comic strips, art books, coloring books, fan books, and action figures based on the series and its characters have been released. PremiseA young, amnesiac alien girl known only as Princess Ai is mysteriously transported to Tokyo, Japan from her war-torn home, Ai-Land, which is in the midst of a revolution. With only a heart-shaped box to clue her in on her past, Ai makes her living as a rock star at Club Cupid. She falls in love with a sensitive musician, Kent, much to the distaste of Kent's gay, possessive roommate, Hikaru. But Hikaru is the least of Ai's worries when gun-toting talent agents and demons seeking to take control of Ai's homeland, Ai-Land, are hot on her trail. CharactersMain characters
Human characters
The DougenThe Dougen are non-human creatures which live in Ai-Land. The most royal of them are angels.
BackgroundPrincess Ai is a loose adaptation of Courtney Love's life story, with Ai functioning as Love's fantasy alter ego.[2] In a 2003 interview concerning the series, Love stated: "I have always loved the Japanese culture and people. Princess Ai is a great character, because she feels like my alter ego, but in a fantasy setting."[3] It should be noted that the word "Ai" means "love" in Japanese; thus, the name is a reference to both Love and Ai Yazawa, who drew the initial Princess Ai character design. It is also generally believed that Kent, the sensitive, blonde guitar player who becomes Ai's love interest, is based on Courtney Love's late husband, Kurt Cobain.{{Sfn|Comics Journal|2005|p=106}} Another connection to the real-life Love is Princess Ai's heart-shaped box, which figures prominently in the story. "Heart-Shaped Box" was a hit song by Nirvana, and was inspired by a heart-shaped box which Love gave Cobain as a present. Co-created and co-written by Love and D.J. Milky, the initial run of Princess Ai was written and illustrated by Misaho Kujiradou and featured character designs by Ai Yazawa.[4] According to Nielsen BookScan sales reports, Princess Ai topped the Adult Fiction Overall Trade Paper Graphic Novels list for the week ending July 25, 2004. Princess Ai was published in three volumes from July 6, 2004 to February 7, 2006.Madman Entertainment released Princess Ai in New Zealand and Australia.[5] The series is also licensed in Germany by Tokyopop Germany,[6] in France by Soleil Manga,[7] in Italy by J-Pop,[8] in Finland by Punainen jättiläinen, and in Russia by Comix-ART.[9] The sequel, Princess Ai: The Prism of Midnight Dawn, was published by Tokyopop in two volumes in December 2008 and December 2009. It is also licensed in Germany by Tokyopop Germany,[10] in France by Soleil Manga,[7] and in Italy by J-Pop.[11] Volume 3 of Princess Ai: The Prism of Midnight Dawn was planned to be released in March 1, 2011, but, as of 2017, remains unreleased.[12] PublicationsMangaPrincess Ai{{Graphic novel list/header| Language = Japanese | SecondLanguage = North American | Width = 80% | LineColor = FCC | WithTitle = yes }}{{Graphic novel list | VolumeNumber = 01 | Title = | RelDate = July 1, 2004[13] |ISBN = 978-4-403-61760-7 | LicensedRelDate = July 6, 2004 | LicensedISBN = 978-1-59182-669-9 }}{{Graphic novel list | VolumeNumber = 02 | RelDate = March 1, 2005[14] | LicensedRelDate = July 12, 2005 | ISBN = 978-4-403-61788-1 | LicensedISBN = 978-1-59182-670-5 | Title = }}{{Graphic novel list | VolumeNumber = 03 | RelDate = September 1, 2005[15] | LicensedRelDate = February 6, 2006[16] | ISBN = 978-4-403-61807-9 | LicensedISBN = 978-1-59182-671-2 | Title = }}{{Graphic novel list/footer}}{{Graphic novel list/header | OneLanguage = yes | Language = North American | Width = 80% | LineColor = FCC }} Princess Ai: The Prism of Midnight Dawn{{Graphic novel list| VolumeNumber = 01 | RelDate = December 9, 2008[17] | ISBN = 978-1-4278-1299-5 }}{{Graphic novel list | VolumeNumber = 02 | RelDate = December 29, 2009[18] | ISBN = 978-1-4278-1300-8 }}{{Graphic novel list/footer}} Other mediaMultiple books based on Princess Ai have been published by Tokyopop. A 72-page art book, Princess Ai: Roses & Tattoos, which included poetry by D.J. Milky, was published on February 13, 2007.[19] On March 12, 2008, Princess Ai: Rumors From The Other Side, a fan book which contained twelve short stories, was published.[20] Additionally, a colored comic strip collection, Princess Ai of Ai-Land: The Comic Strip Collection, was published on July 8, 2008.[21] On September 1, 2008, Princess Ai: Encounters was released; it featured Princess Ai meeting characters from other Tokyopop manga.[22] Running Press also published a 128-page coloring book, Color Me Manga: Princess Ai, on November 12, 2007.[23] MerchandiseIn 2005, the Los Angeles-based company Bleeding Edge released a series of action figures based on Princess Ai.[24] These included {{convert|7|in|m}} and {{convert|12|in|m}} figures of Princess Ai in various states and attires based on scenes in the manga, including: "Angelic," "Borrowed Threads," "Club Cupid," "Evening," "Fell To Earth," and "Rock 'n' Roll" Ai.[25] At the 2005 San Diego Comic-Con, a Princess Ai cosplay contest was held, with Bleeding Edge providing the action figures as prizes.[26] References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.diamondcomics.com/Home/1/1/3/116?articleID=5550|work=Diamond Comics|title=Tokyopop Announces Collaboration with Courtney Love|date=2003|first=Nate|last=Shelton|accessdate=5 February 2017}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/authors/musicians-who-have-written-books/courtney-love/|work=The Daily Telegraph|title=Musicians who have written books: Courtney Love|date=24 September 2015|accessdate=29 December 2016}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/courtney-love-228-1376127|work=NME|title=Princess Courtney!|date=16 July 2003|accessdate=5 February 2017|author=Staff}} 4. ^{{Cite news |last=Santos |first=Carlo |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/right-turn-only/2006-02-21 |title=Sexy Ai Land - RTO |work=Anime News Network |date=21 February 2006|accessdate=28 December 2016}} 5. ^{{cite 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