The Ribbon Hero Sets Netflix Global Premiere, Unveils More Cast
Get ready, Tezuka fans! The Ribbon Hero, the original anime movie based on Osamu Tezuka's iconic Princess Knight manga, is hitting Netflix worldwide on August 8. The film dropped a new trailer and revealed more of its star-studded cast, building anticipation for this modern take on a classic.
Seiran Kobayashi joins the voice cast as Pine. Kouki Uchiyama, known for roles like Soul Eater's Soul Evans, voices Velvet. Mayumi Shintani, a fan-favorite from FLCL, steps in as Zirco. This is a solid lineup for a project re-imagining one of manga's pioneering works. Japanese-Korean group Girls Archives performs the opening theme, "Reborn," which was previewed in the latest footage.
Princess Knight is a foundational shojo series, celebrated for its gender-bending protagonist and progressive themes. Seeing it get a global Netflix push is a significant move for new audiences to discover Tezuka's timeless work.
“The Ribbon Hero, an original anime movie based on Osamu Tezuka's iconic Princess Knight manga, is hitting Netflix worldwide on August 8.”
Catzye Take
This project is a huge deal. Princess Knight is a foundational shojo series, and seeing it get the global Netflix treatment means a new generation will discover Tezuka's genius. Fans should definitely keep an eye on how this modern take honors the original's legacy while forging its own path.
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