Netflix's New Anime Princess Comes From a Character Older Than Disney's Ariel
Netflix's The Ribbon Hero is based on Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight. Here is who Sapphire is, why her 1953 debut matters, and how the new movie changes her story.
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The Ribbon Hero
A modern animated reimagining of Princess Sapphire's story.
Release AUG 8, 2026
- Release Window
- AUG 8, 2026
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Overview
Netflix animated fantasy film inspired by Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight, following Princess Sapphire as she fights to protect the people of Silverland.
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