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Disney's Bold Anime Leap: Dragon Striker Arrives
10 Jun
Summary
- New Disney animated series fuses Japanese anime style with soccer action.
- Show features French creators, British/Irish voice actors, and original animation.
- Dragon Striker Season 1 available on Disney+ starting June 10, 2026.
Disney is set to release its first major anime-style animated series, Dragon Striker, on June 10, 2026. The series, developed by French animators Sylvain Dos Santos and Charles Lefebvre, merges classic anime aesthetics with a narrative set in a special academy for sports and magic.
Dragon Striker centers on a powerful protagonist who, alongside a group of underdogs, uncovers secrets beyond the playing field. Notably, Disney insisted on maintaining high standards for animation, requiring original footage for every shot and prohibiting shortcuts often seen in traditional anime. The creative team's influences extend beyond anime to include video games.
Season 1 of Dragon Striker comprises eight episodes and will be available on Disney+. The show's production involved a diverse international cast and crew, with British and Irish actors providing the voices, reflecting a global approach to content creation.
