Staff Comments

Director: Yuki Igarashi

"I have poured my respect for Osamu Tezuka's 'Princess Knight' and its roots in Ichizo Kobayashi's Takarazuka Revue into this project, aiming to create the ultimate quintessential entertainment. They also created their works by overcoming hardships like infectious diseases and wars, forming the foundation of our culture. To everyone living in this era, please enjoy this thrilling, classic entertainment."

[Biography]
"JUJUTSU KAISEN" (Season 1) Ending Sequence: Key Animation (Single-handedly)
"Star Wars: Visions - Lop and Ochō": Director
Gen Hoshino "Isekai Kongou Daibutokai (feat. Ghosts)" Music Video: Director, Character Designer, Storyboard, Unit Director, Animation Director, Key Animation

Original Character Design: Kei Mochizuki

"I have been thinking about two things: showing my full respect for Master Osamu Tezuka and figuring out what is needed to design this new work as a modern illustrator. I aimed for a design that is uniquely mine without leaning too far in either direction. It is a true honor to be involved in such a delicate and powerful, wonderful work for my first animation job. I hope you all look forward to it!"

[Biography]
"Fate/Grand Order" Baobhan Sith (Fairy Knight Tristan): Character Design
"Touken Ranbu ONLINE" Kyogoku Masamune: Character Design
"DAI-YON KYOKAI": Main Character Design

Original Character Design Collaborator: Mai Yoneyama

"Since this project is based on 'Princess Knight,' it is a great honor to be involved in a work that I have watched since I was a child. 'THE RIBBON HERO' is being reborn with a new form of expression that only creators of this era can achieve. Please look forward to it!"

[Biography]
"Kiznaiver": Character Design / Animation Director
"Cyberpunk: Edgerunners": ED Animation Director / Storyboard / Unit Director / Key Animation / Compositing
"LAZARUS": ED Animation Director / Storyboard / Unit Director / Key Animation

Animation Character Design: Issei Arakaki

"I love Yuki Igarashi’s work, so when the project first started, I was just hanging around, helping out a bit and doodling. Then I saw Kei Mochizuki’s original designs—they were insane. Then Cédric’s art was mind-blowing. I thought, 'I want to see more of this production, just a little more...' and I completely missed my chance to step back. Somehow, I ended up being in charge of the character designs. I guess things like that happen. But I'm truly glad I could be a part of this work. I mean that from the bottom of my heart."

[Biography]
"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Reflection": Chief Animation Director (Co-credited)
"VLAD LOVE": Character Design
"Extreme Hearts": Character Design

Art Director: Cédric Hérole

"I was surprised when the project was first introduced to me. I didn't expect the characters to be so much cooler than the original. I tried to challenge myself to create a unique worldview that matches the characters. It was fun to come up with various images! I would be happy if, after watching the movie, viewers are left with a variety of feelings, like 'It's warm but somehow scary,' 'Is that allowed?' or 'That was quite a journey!'"

[Biography]
"Wait for Me, Magikarp!" (Pokémon Kids TV [POKÉTOON]): Image Boards, Character Design, Storyboard, Art Direction, Layout, Key Animation
"Star Wars: Visions - Tatooine Rhapsody": Image Boards, Character Design, Mecha Design, Art Setting, Animation Director
"Leviathan": Storyboard (Episode 5)

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