The movie is a modern take on Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight manga.
Netflix is bringing a brand new anime movie project to the screens in August 2026. The film is titled “The Ribbon Hero”, and it’s an original anime. However, it has also been mentioned that it’s a modernised take on legendary mangaka Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight (Ribon no Kishi) manga.
The Ribbon Hero
Premiere window: August 2026
Animation studio: Outline
Streaming service: Netflix
Who are the cast and staff members of The Ribbon Hero?
Yuuki Igarashi directs the series at Outline. Other staff members include:
- Original Character Design: Kei Mochizuki
- Character Design Cooperation: Mai Yoneyama
- Animation Character Design: Issei Arakaki
- Art Director: Cedric Herole
- Production: Twin Engine
- Studio: Outline
No voice cast members have been announced as of yet.
What is The Ribbon Hero about?
As previously mentioned, The Ribbon Hero is a modern take on Osamu Tezuka’s 1953 manga Princess Knight. As per Netflix, The Ribbon Hero “depicts the story of a lone hero who chooses to defy a harsh destiny, set in a delicately crafted world. The film is directed by the lauded animator Yuki Igarashi in his first-ever feature-length film.”
The director Igarashi’s comment on the movie says:
For this film, I poured in my respect for Osamu Tezuka, the creator of Princess Knight; for Ichizo Kobayashi of the Takarazuka Revue, which lies at the root of the work; and for the supreme, classic entertainment they brought into the world. They also created their works while overcoming hardships such as infectious diseases and war, and those works became the very foundation of our culture. To everyone living in this era, I hope you enjoy this blood‑stirring, heart‑pounding piece of what I believe is ‘true’ mainstream entertainment.