Inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s classic “Princess Knight,” THE RIBBON HERO follows Sapphire as she overcomes loss and trauma to protect those she holds dear. Brought to life by a powerhouse team of creators, this new anime film arrives August 8, 2026, only on Netflix.
https://www.netflix.com/theribbonheroProduction Information
● Director: Yuki Igarashi
● Inspired by “Princess Knight” by Osamu Tezuka
● Original Character Design: Kei Mochizuki
● Character Design Cooperation: Mai Yoneyama
● Animation Character Design: Issei Arakaki
● Artistic Direction: Cedric Herole
● Production: TWIN ENGINE
● Animation: OUTLINE
Well that’s nothing like the fairytale kingdom drama and playing hooky naughtiness of Tezuka’s original, but putting expectations aside, any Twin Engine production is worth watching.