Ep 15. Coppelia

In Princess Tutu season 1 episode 15, titled Coppelia, the story centers around a new character, a young girl named Rue. Rue is a quiet and reserved student at the ballet school where Ahiru (Princess Tutu) and her friends attend. She is immediately intrigued by Mytho, the prince that Ahiru has been trying to help regain his emotions through dance. When Ahiru and her friends are given the roles in a new ballet production of Coppelia, Rue is cast as the main dancer in the role of Swanhilda.

As rehearsals for the production begin, tensions rise between Ahiru and Rue. Ahiru is suspicious of Rue's motives and believes that she may have something to do with the sudden disappearance of some of the townspeople. When Ahiru tries to confront Rue, she is met with a cold and distant response.

As the ballet production nears, Ahiru learns the truth about Rue's past. She discovers that Rue is actually Princess Kraehe, a character from a fairy tale that Ahiru has been following. Princess Kraehe is a dark and mysterious character who has been manipulating events in the story in order to keep Mytho under her control.

Through a series of events, Ahiru is able to help Rue see the beauty in herself and in the world around her. She helps Rue to confront the pain that she has been carrying and teaches her that she doesn't need to hurt others in order to feel loved. As Rue begins to change, the ballet production comes to a stunning conclusion. Ahiru and her friends perform a beautiful dance that brings back memories of a forgotten time.

Overall, Princess Tutu season 1 episode 15 is a compelling and emotional episode that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. The introduction of Rue adds depth and complexity to the story, and the ballet production of Coppelia provides a stunning backdrop for the characters' emotional journeys. Fans of the series will not want to miss this episode, which sets the stage for even more dramatic twists and turns in the episodes to come.