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1950s manga gets brand new adaptation as The Ribbon Hero
Netflix has unveiled the lead cast, key visual, and teaser trailer for the upcoming anime film The Ribbon Hero, set to premiere on August 8, 2026. The movie is an adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's classic 1953 manga Princess Knight. Produced by Outline Studio and directed by Yuki Igarashi, the film features Saya as the voice of Princess Sapphire.
The Ribbon Hero Anime Film Inspired by Princess Knight Premieres on Netflix in August 2026
A new anime film titled The Ribbon Hero, inspired by Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight, is set to premiere worldwide on Netflix in August 2026. Directed by Yuki Igarashi and produced by OUTLINE and TWIN ENGINE, the film will explore themes of fate and gender through detailed animation, taking a new approach rather than directly adapting the original manga.