"Lesbian Space Princess" is a delightful animated sci-fi comedy that marks a shift in the tone of queer cinema.
While the trend of period pieces about lesbians suffering tragically has passed, humor has played a limited role in current queer cinema, with films like "Timeless," "The People's Joker," and "Bottoms" being exceptions.
Influenced by anime classics such as "Neon Genesis Evangelion" and "Revolutionary Girl Utena," Australian directors Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs have created a splendid comedy that follows the story of Saira, voiced by Shabana Azeez.
As "Lesbian Space Princess" starts, Saira shows the audience her scrapbook, documenting her relationship with Kiki.
Author's summary: A new animated sci-fi comedy.