The Ribbon Hero
A 2026 animated film adapting Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight.
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The 2026 animated film The Ribbon Hero is an adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's manga Princess Knight.[1][2] Yuuki Igarashi's first feature-length directorial work is this film, which he directed at his new studio Outline.[2][1] Netflix and Twin Engine are the producers of the film, with Outline handling the animation.[1][2]
Making and release
Netflix and Twin Engine announced production of The Ribbon Hero in April 2026.[3] Igarashi stated he poured his respect for Osamu Tezuka and Ichizo Kobayashi of the Takarazuka Revue into the film.[3] Kei Mochizuki designed the characters, with character design cooperation from Mai Yoneyama.[2][3][4] Additional staff included art director Masanobu Nomura and sound director Keiichirō Miyoshi.[2]
Girls Archives, a Japanese/Korean group, performs the theme song "Reborn" for the film.[4][1]
What the cited sources add
The Anime News Network article from May 2026 describes the story as "a lone hero who ties her ribbon and resolves to defy her fate"[2][4] TheWrap also reports that the film had its world premiere as part of the festival's Annecy Presents programming.[5]
References
- Wikipedia, "The Ribbon Hero" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Pineda, "Netflix, Twin Engine Produce The Ribbon Hero Anime Film Based on Tezuka's Princess Knight", Anime News Network, April 23, 2026; Mateo, "The Ribbon Hero Anime Film Reveals Teaser Trailer, Main Cast, August 8 Debut", Anime News Network, May 26, 2026; Loo, "The Ribbon Hero Anime Film's 2nd Trailer Unveils More Cast, Theme Song", Anime News Network, June 23, 2026 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Mateo, "The Ribbon Hero Anime Film Reveals Teaser Trailer, Main Cast, August 8 Debut", Anime News Network, May 26, 2026. facts only, no text reused. animenewsnetwork.com
- Pineda, "Netflix, Twin Engine Produce The Ribbon Hero Anime Film Based on Tezuka's Princess Knight", Anime News Network, April 23, 2026. facts only, no text reused. animenewsnetwork.com
- Loo, "The Ribbon Hero Anime Film's 2nd Trailer Unveils More Cast, Theme Song", Anime News Network, June 23, 2026. facts only, no text reused. animenewsnetwork.com
- Taylor, "Netflix's Robust Annecy Lineup Includes Brad Bird's 'Ray Gunn', 'Ghostbusters' and 'Blue Eye Samurai' Season 2", TheWrap, May 7, 2026. facts only, no text reused. thewrap.com
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- Wikipedia: The Ribbon Hero (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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