Ouraine (TV series)/Tropes


 * Advertised Extra:
 * Due to getting his own show, Olly ends up being this in post-series marketing. He is constantly featured in promotional material and on the cover art for home media releases despite only being featured in four episodes.
 * An Aesop:
 * Most episodes have one of these.
 * Animated Adaption:
 * Based on the book series of the same name from the early 90s.
 * Breaking the Fourth Wall:
 * Ouraine does this at the end of the intro and credits, where she turns and smiles to the screen.
 * This also occasionally happens in the episodes, although only Ouraine seems to be aware of the fourth wall.
 * Bragging Theme Tune / Boastful Rap:
 * Ouraine praises herself in the song's opening.
 * She also does one of these in the episode "Ouraine Raps It Up".
 * Character Noun and the Noun Phase:
 * Most episodes follow this theme.
 * Christmas Special:
 * "The Christmas Hit".
 * Early-Installment Weirdness:
 * Aside from the interlude segments, the "music" theme of the show is not present in the first few episodes.
 * Friendship Song:
 * Some of the tracks on the album.
 * It's Always Spring:
 * Downplayed, as there is a Christmas special, but the main series seems to take place in spring.
 * Limited Wardrobe:
 * Notably downplayed; the characters have their regular outfits they are seen wearing often, but also have a lot of alternative costumes.
 * Minimalist Cast:
 * Subverted. The first few episodes only had Ouraine, Juliet and their parents, but later episodes introduced more characters.
 * No Antagonist:
 * A rare case for a Kuboian cartoon. Missy temporarily plays it straight in "Ouraine's Rival", but she ends up pulling a Heel-Face Turn.
 * Pilot:
 * Aside from an unaired pilot produced in 1994, "Ouraine and Juliet" essentially serves as an introduction to the series.
 * Protagonist Title.
 * Slice of Life:
 * It is essentially just a young girl doing ordinary things.
 * Story Arc:
 * Episodes nine throughout thirteen of series one follow Ouraine learning more about making music and performing.
 * ¡Three Amigos!:
 * Ouraine, Missy and Jet often serve this role later on, although Missy and Jet mostly only hang out due to their mutual friendship with Ouraine.
 * Also becomes a Classic Kuboian Quad when Olly is introduced, though the four are only seen all together on two occasions.
 * Three Shorts:
 * Using the A-B-A form; "A" is for the main episodes whilst "B" is for the interlude segments.