The second ballet piece for Fakir/Ahiru is âThe Nutcrackerâ(âDer Nussknackerâ in German) which, through a few iterations, was based on German author E. T. A. Hoffmannâs story, âThe Nutcracker and the Mouse Kingâ.
The Princess Tutu character of Drosselmeyer was also inspired by the character of the same name from âThe Nutcrackerâ, and many of the musical pieces feature in the anime. As a much-loved story about a plucky girl and a courageous swordsman who is more than meets the eye, it was only fitting that this ballet is a perfect fit for this pairing.
