All-new new feature-length anime based on the famed ‘Astro Boy’ creator’s ‘Princess Knight,’ directed by Yuki Igarashi with animation by Outline, streams August 8.
Netflix has released the final trailer for The Ribbon Hero, a new anime feature inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s manga, “Princess Knight,” that streams worldwide on August 8.
The film follows a lone hero who chooses to defy a harsh destiny. In the final trailer, we see Sapphire driven from her homeland, forging bonds with new companions in a distant land, and bravely confronting the looming calamity, Nergal, as the Ribbon Knight. After repeated invasions by Nergal, the people have all but given up resisting. Yet Sapphire refuses to surrender. Donning a veil, she transforms and throws herself into battle with unwavering resolve. Her courage stirs something in those around her, sparking a positive change in the hearts of her companions. Meanwhile, the cryptic character Velvet delivers unsettling lines that heighten the tension and mystery surrounding their true motives.
When Sapphire falters and voices her doubts, it is the words of her companions — those who believe in her — that push her forward. The trailer teases the growth of each character as well as exhilarating action sequences, raising expectations for the film.
The final trailer also unveils five new cast members who play Sapphire’s fellow workers at the mining site: Yoshimasa Hosoya voices Rock; Mito Tsukino plays Hecate; Yusuke Tezuka plays Chorogy; Lunlun plays Chick; and Debidebi Debiru plays Tack. Mito Tsukino, Lunlun, and Debidebi Debiru are VTubers affiliated with the virtual YouTuber group NIJISANJI. For all three, this marks their first time performing as voice actors in an anime production.
Yuki Igarashi directs, marking his first feature-length project. He gained attention as a key animator on the ending sequence of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 and made his directorial debut with Star Wars: Visions – Lop & Ochō, which was recognized for its delicate storytelling and dynamic action.
Kei Mochizuki serves as original character designer, drawing on experience from work on game titles including Fate/Grand Order and Touken Ranbu, with Mai Yoneyama contributing to character concepts following work on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and LAZARUS. Kazunari Arakaki serves as animation character designer, and Cedric Herold serves as art director.
Animation is produced by Outline, a studio led by Igarashi known for its character design work and visual style, with overall production by Twin Engine.
Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
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