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The Ribbon Hero: Netflix Announces Anime Film Adapting Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight, Arriving August 2026
Netflix and Twin Engine have announced The Ribbon Hero, a new anime film directed by Yuuki Igarashi and produced by studio OUTLINE, based on Osamu Tezuka's classic manga Princess Knight. The film is set to arrive on Netflix in August 2026, with an official site live at theribbonhero.com. Character design duties are handled by Kei Mochizuki, with Mai Yoneyama serving as animation director.
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The Catsuka Bluesky post provided additional production details (character designer, animation director, release window, official site) not mentioned in the ANN article, which kept to the initial announcement only.
What we know
- The Ribbon Hero is a new anime film adapting Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight manga.
- The film is directed by Yuuki Igarashi and produced by studio OUTLINE under Twin Engine.
- Character design is by Kei Mochizuki; Mai Yoneyama serves as animation director.
- The film is set to release on Netflix in August 2026.
- An official website has launched at theribbonhero.com.
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Osamu Tezuka's manga "Princess Knight" manga inspires new film "THE RIBBON HERO" scheduled for August 2026 on Netflix
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"THE RIBBON HERO" anime movie has been announced for August 2026! The anime is inspired by Osamu Tezuka's manga "Princess Knight." ✨More: atani.me/ribbon-hero-anime
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"The Ribbon Hero" animated movie directed by Yuki Igarashi (Outline / Twin Engine). Based on "Princess Knight" manga by Osamu Tezuka. Coming to Netflix in August 2026. www.theribbonhero.com Character design : Kei Mochizuki, Mai Yoneyama Animation director
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