Netflix have released a date and teaser trailer for the upcoming anime feature, The Ribbon Hero, which takes inspiration from Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight (aka Ribbon no Kishi) manga which debuted in 1953. It was animated for television in 1967 by Mushi Production with 52 episodes and again as a feature by Media Vision in 1999, though that had a runtime of 8 minutes.
The new film is directed by Yuuki Igarashi (Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Star Wars Visions) with music by Satoru Kosaki (The Apothecary Diariees, Beastars).
The film will also show at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 24th.
Synopsis:
Inspired by Osamu Tezuka's classic "Princess Knight," THE RIBBON HERO follows Sapphire as she overcomes loss and trauma to protect those she holds dear. Brought to life by a powerhouse team of creators, this new anime film arrives August 8, 2026, only on Netflix.
Trailer:
