THE RIBBON HERO, a fresh cinema adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s Ribbon no Kishi (Princess Knight), has just unveiled its concluding trailer alongside additional voice talent. Marking the series’ inaugural anime production in 27 years, the film will launch worldwide exclusively on Netflix on August 8, 2026.
The pioneering Ribbon no Kishi manga debuted in 1953, chronicling Sapphire—a regal figure born with both masculine and feminine qualities—who assumes the mantle of a masked protector. The tale later blossomed into a television anime series spanning 1967‑1968, with the latest animated outing being a brief cinema release in 1999. Synopsis:
Sapphire once ruled a realm that has vanished. After losing everything she cherished in her native land of Silverland to the catastrophic event known as “Nergal,” she wanders in desolation until she finally reaches Goldland.
Despite the heavy burden of her past, she begins to sense hope as she is embraced by the warmth of the locals. Yet, as if mocking her newfound serenity, the disaster Nergal emerges once more. The same abyss that once turned her homeland to ash now threatens to dim the light of this new land.
“I will never lose anything again, and I will safeguard others from loss as well,” she declares, wiping away tears, and clasping her sword. This narrative follows a solitary heroine who ties her ribbon and vows to defy destiny.
Saya (Lalande) provides the voice for the protagonist Sapphire, and the complete voice ensemble features:
- Saya (Lalande) as Sapphire
- Seiran Kobayashi as Zirco
- Koki Uchiyama as Velvet
- Mayumi Shintani as Pine
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Rock
- Mito Tsukino as Hecate
- Yusuke Tezuka as Chorogy
- Lunlun as Chick
- Debidebi Debiru as Tack
The preceding trailer showcased the theme song “Reborn” performed by Girls Archives, and the latest installment is available for viewing beneath.
An English language dub can also be streamed here.
The production is directed by Yuki Igarashi, celebrated for his work on the JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 ending animation and Star Wars: Visions. This represents his debut feature film. The principal crew comprises:
- Director: Yuki Igarashi
- Script Associate: Komura Junko
- Original Character Design: Kei Mochizuki
- Character Design Cooperation: Mai Yoneyama
- Animation Character Design: Issei Arakaki
- Artistic Direction: Cedric Herole
- Art Director: Masanobu Nomura
- Nergal Design: okama
- Color Design: Natsumi Watabe
- CG Director: Akine Nagamine
- Compositing Director: Hikaru Fukuda
- Editor: Junichi Uematsu
- Music: Satoru Kosaki(MONACA), Ryuichi Takada(MONACA)
- Sound Director: Keiichiro Miyoshi
- Sound Production: TOHOKUSHINSHA FILM CORPORATION
- Production: TWIN ENGINE
- Animation Production: OUTLINE
The promotional visual can be examined below.
Source: Netflix Official YouTube
© Twin Engine
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