Egao no Daika
English title: The Price of Smiles
Japanese title: エガオノダイカ
Alternative titles: The Cost of Smiles
Type: TV
Source: Original
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jan 4, 2019 to Mar 22, 2019
Broadcast: Fridays at 21:30 (JST)
Duration: 23 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Studios: Tatsunoko Production
Producers: VAP, WOWOW, Yomiuri Telecasting, MediaNet, Asmik Ace, Nippon Television Network, Tokyo MX, Dynamo Pictures, Rakuten, Happinet
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Themes: Mecha, Military

On a world far removed from the Earth, there is a certain kingdom that's brimming with smiles. Fate thrusts young Princess Yuki, filled with idealism, joy, and innocence, into a station in life for which her most endearing qualities are ill-matched. Her kingdom faces grave danger as the Empire threatens the realm's security. Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the conflict, an imperial soldier known as Stella Shining hides behind a facade. However, a time may come where her mask cracks, potentially costing her everything. Princess Yuki and Stella's paths will cross, and the fate of nations will follow.

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Egao no Daika (The Price of Smiles) was created to commemorate Tatsunoko Production's 55th anniversary.