THE RIBBON HERO revealed the second trailer, the theme song, and additional voice cast members ahead of its release on Netflix. This new anime film is inspired by a classic manga The Knight of the Ribbon, also known as Princess Knight, by Osamu Tezuka.
This film marks the franchise's first anime project in 27 years. THE RIBBON HERO is scheduled to premiere globally exclusively on Netflix on August 8, 2026.
THE RIBBON HERO Premieres on Netflix in August 2026
THE RIBBON HERO It will be released as a feature-length anime film. It will be streamed globally on Netflix, so the film will be available to international audiences on the same date.
The second trailer for this movie features the theme song titled Reborn. The song is performed by Girls Archives, a Japanese/Korean group that provided the theme song for this film.
In addition to the theme song, the second trailer also features the announcement of additional voice cast members. This information provides a broader picture of the characters who will appear in the film.
Set to premiere on Netflix on August 8, 2026, THE RIBBON HERO is one of the new anime projects that brings back the name The Knight of the Ribbon into a modern animation format.
This film was also screened as part of the Annecy Presents program at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. This program is a non-competitive section, and the festival will take place in Annecy, France, on June 21–27, 2026.
THE RIBBON HERO Story Centers On Sapphire
THE RIBBON HERO Follow Sapphire, the princess of a kingdom that no longer exists. Her homeland, Silverland, was destroyed by a catastrophe known as Nergal.
After losing her homeland, Sapphire wandered in despair. Her journey eventually led her to Goldland, where she began to find new hope through the kindness of the people she met.
However, the peaceful life that was beginning to take shape once again was threatened when Nergal reappeared. The disaster that had once devastated Silverland now threatened Goldland.
Sapphire then decided she didn’t want to lose anything else. She also didn’t want anyone else to experience the same loss.
Tying her ribbon and raising her sword, Sapphire chose to stand as a hero. The film’s story centers on Sapphire’s decision to defy the fate that had previously robbed her of her home.
Production Staff of THE RIBBON HERO
This film was directed by Yuki Igarashi. He is best known for his work on the ending animation. JUJSU KAISEN Season 1 and the project Star Wars: Visions.
Yuki Igarashi directed this film through his new anime studio, OUTLINE. THE RIBBON HERO It also marks his first feature-length directorial project.
Here is the voice cast that has been announced:
- I (Lalande) as Sapphire
- Seiran Kobayashi as Pine, Sapphire's friend
- Chef Uchiyama as Velvet, a key figure in the religious organization Mitra
- Mayumi Shintani as Zirco, Sapphire's elderly servant
Meanwhile, here are the key members of the production team involved in this film:
- Director: Yuki Igarashi
- Script Associate: Junko Komura
- Original Character Design: Kei Mochizuki
- Character Design Collaboration: Mai Yoneyama
- Animation Character Design: Issei Arakaki
- Artistic Direction: Cedric Herole
- Art Director: Masanobu Nomura
- Nergal Design: okama
- Color Key Artist: Natsumi Watabe
- CG Director: Akine Nagamine
- Compositing Director of Photography: 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
About Ribbon No Kishi and Princess Knight
THE RIBBON HERO inspired by a classic manga The Knight of the Ribbon A work by Osamu Tezuka. Manga Ribbon no Kishi is also known internationally as Princess Knight.
Frontispiece/Princess Knight/Vol. 1/Kodansha/1954
The Knight of the Ribbon It first debuted in 1953. This work is recognized as one of the most important titles in the history of shojo manga and is part of Osamu Tezuka’s great legacy in the world of Japanese manga. Manga The Knight of the Ribbon It is known for its premise, in which Sapphire must live as a prince in order to inherit the throne. This premise is one of the key elements that has made this work widely known.
Meanwhile, the movie THE RIBBON HERO using Sapphire and its legacy The Knight of the Ribbon as a source of inspiration. The synopsis that has been released reveals a new narrative approach for this anime film adaptation.
A classic story The Knight of the Ribbon was previously adapted into a TV anime which aired from 1967 to 1968. Prior to this new film, the franchise’s most recent animated project was short film which aired in 1999.
With 27 years having passed since his last animation project, THE RIBBON HERO marks the return of this classic franchise in a new anime film format.
THE RIBBON HERO will premiere globally exclusively on Netflix on August 8, 2026. This film brings back the name The Knight of the Ribbon through a new story centered on Sapphire, with a second trailer introducing the theme song Reborn from Girls Archives and additional voice cast members. This project also marks the franchise’s return to anime after 27 years.
Trailer (Japan)
Trailer (English)
