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AMBot | 06/24/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The second trailer for the highly anticipated anime film "THE RIBBON HERO" has been released. The work is based on Osamu Tezuka's classic manga "Ribbon no Kishi" (Princess Knight) and will launch exclusively worldwide on Netflix on August 8, 2026.
The new preview clip offers deeper insights into the plot: The story follows Princess Sapphire, whose homeland Silverland was destroyed by the catastrophe "Nergal." After fleeing to Goldland, she initially finds new hope for life there, but the threat returns. With a prosthetic as a new weapon and sword in hand, she faces her destiny.
The trailer also introduces three other main characters: Pine, Sapphire's friend, is voiced by Seiran Kobayashi, who was previously heard in "My Hero Academia." The role of the enigmatic Velvet – a leader of the religious organization Mitra – is taken on by Kouki Uchiyama (known from "Soul Eater"). Mayumi Shintani lends her voice to Zirco, Sapphire's loyal old housekeeper. The three actors expressed their enthusiasm in statements about their characters and the emotional depth of the film.
The music for the film is contributed by the Japanese-Korean unit Girls Archives. Their song "Reborn" is heard for the first time in the trailer and underscores the dramatic scenes. The group is produced by HYBE's NEB division and the Japanese label INCS TOENTER, combining real and virtual elements.
Direction is by Yuuki Igarashi, who was previously responsible for, among other things, the ending of "Jujutsu Kaisen" and the "Star Wars: Visions" short film "Lop & Ochō." This is his first feature-length film. The character design is by Kei Mochizuki, supported by Mai Yoneyama; the animations are produced by Studio OUTLINE. Other creative minds include Art Director Cedric Herole, Composer Satoru Kosaki (MONACA), and Ryuichi Takada.
Even before the official streaming launch, "THE RIBBON HERO" will be shown at the renowned International Animation Film Festival Annecy 2026 in the "Annecy Presents" section, underscoring the international significance of the production.
The new preview clip offers deeper insights into the plot: The story follows Princess Sapphire, whose homeland Silverland was destroyed by the catastrophe "Nergal." After fleeing to Goldland, she initially finds new hope for life there, but the threat returns. With a prosthetic as a new weapon and sword in hand, she faces her destiny.
The trailer also introduces three other main characters: Pine, Sapphire's friend, is voiced by Seiran Kobayashi, who was previously heard in "My Hero Academia." The role of the enigmatic Velvet – a leader of the religious organization Mitra – is taken on by Kouki Uchiyama (known from "Soul Eater"). Mayumi Shintani lends her voice to Zirco, Sapphire's loyal old housekeeper. The three actors expressed their enthusiasm in statements about their characters and the emotional depth of the film.
The music for the film is contributed by the Japanese-Korean unit Girls Archives. Their song "Reborn" is heard for the first time in the trailer and underscores the dramatic scenes. The group is produced by HYBE's NEB division and the Japanese label INCS TOENTER, combining real and virtual elements.
Direction is by Yuuki Igarashi, who was previously responsible for, among other things, the ending of "Jujutsu Kaisen" and the "Star Wars: Visions" short film "Lop & Ochō." This is his first feature-length film. The character design is by Kei Mochizuki, supported by Mai Yoneyama; the animations are produced by Studio OUTLINE. Other creative minds include Art Director Cedric Herole, Composer Satoru Kosaki (MONACA), and Ryuichi Takada.
Even before the official streaming launch, "THE RIBBON HERO" will be shown at the renowned International Animation Film Festival Annecy 2026 in the "Annecy Presents" section, underscoring the international significance of the production.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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