Image:Ribbon Hero – Twin Engine
From the studio that brought Netflix subscribers Cosmic Princess Kaguya and Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain, a brand new and exciting anime film is set to debut on Netflix in August, 2026: ribbon hero. Inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s manga Princess Knight, the new anime feature will be released on Netflix worldwide. Here’s everything we know about it ribbon hero On Netflix.
Ribbon Hero is an upcoming Japanese Netflix Original anime film directed by Yuki Igarashi, who previously worked as a lead animator on the first season of Jujutsu Kaisen, and made his directorial debut in the Star Wars Visions episode Lope & Ocho. The film will be the director’s first feature-length film. The film’s animation is being produced by Igarashi’s studio OUTLINE.
Here’s what Igarashi said to Netflix about the film, and his respect for the source material’s creator, Osamu Tezuka:
“For this film, I expressed my respect for ‘Princess Knight’ creator Osamu Tezuka, Takarazuka Review’s Ichizo Kobayashi, who is at the core of the work, and for the supreme, classic entertainment they brought to the world. They created their works even while overcoming hardships like infectious diseases and war, and those works became the foundation of our culture. To everyone who lived in this era, I hope you enjoy this blood-stirring, I believe that what is heart-warming is ‘true’ mainstream entertainment.”
The film is inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s beloved manga. princess knightAnd their iconic characters, including Sapphire, are getting brand new original designs from Kei Mochizuki, who previously worked on the Fate/Grand Order and Touken Ranbu games.
Image: Princess Knight illustrated by Osamu Tezuka
Tezuka is joined by Mai Yoneyama, who is collaborating on character concepts and previously worked as the final director on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Lazarus.
when is it ribbon hero Coming to Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed this ribbon hero will be released worldwide August 2026. The poster also offers a sleek, modern interpretation of the beloved character Neelamani.
We are still waiting to know the full release date and expect an update soon.
what is the plot of ribbon hero?
Netflix has released its brief summary:
“The film tells the story of a lonely hero who chooses to challenge harsh destiny, set in a delicately crafted world and brought to life through polished action.”
We have a synopsis from the manga that provides more details:
“Set in a medieval fairy-tale backdrop, Princess Knight tells the story of a young princess named Sapphire who must pretend to be a male prince so she can inherit the throne. Women have long been prevented from taking the throne, but Sapphire is not discouraged and instead she fully embraces the role, becoming a swashbuckling heroine the populace is proud of.”
Have any cast members been revealed?
No cast has been announced yet for The Ribbon Hero.
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