Recently, Netflix announced a brand-new anime film titled The Ribbon Hero (リボンヒーロー) would stream worldwide this August. Based on Osamu Tezuka’s iconic manga Princess Knight, this is the first animated adaptation of the concept since the original short anime screened at Tezuka Osamu World in 1999.
The new announcement was accompanied by a visual, main staff details, and creator comments. Directing the new film is Yuki Igarashi, one of the most versatile animators in the Anime Industry. Igarashi is known single handedly animating the ending sequence of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, and his directorial debut, Star Wars: Visions “Lop and Ocho,” which has received high praise for its storytelling and dynamic action. The Ribbon hero marks his first feature length directorial work. Oricon has the exclusive details on the creator comments.
Cast:
- Yuki Igarashi- Director
- Kei Mochizuki- Character Concept
- Mai Yoneyama- Character Concept Support
- Issei Arakaki- Animation Character Design
- Cedric HEROLE- Art Director
- OUTLINE- Animation Production
The details regarding the story details are scarce at this time, the anticipation for this film continues to grow over how Osamu Tezuka’s timeless classic, featuring the cross dressing heroine Sapphire, will be reimagined for a modern audience.
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“Princess Knight” (リボンの騎士) is a landmark shōjo manga created by Osamu Tezuka. Serialized from 1953 to 1956 in Kodansha’s Shōjo Club magazine, it tells the story of Princess Sapphire, a girl born with both male and female hearts. Raised as a prince to secure the throne, she lives a double life as the courageous Princess Knight.The manga was adapted into a 52-episode anime series in 1967–1968 by Mushi Production, which became one of the earliest TV anime aimed at girls. Widely regarded as one of the first modern shōjo works, it blends adventure, romance, and gender themes. A follow-up story, The Twin Knights, was published in 1958. The latest English edition was released as a one-volume omnibus by Kodansha USA in 2022. Vertical released the manga in two volumes in print in 2011 and digitally in 2015.
Source: Oricon, The Ribbon Hero Official Website
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