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News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Disney+ announces Twisted-Wonderland anime release date
Washington DC [US], August 5 (ANI): Disney+ has announced the release date of the anime series 'Twisted-Wonderland', marking the streamer's latest push into Japanese animation with a series based on the blockbuster mobile gaming property, reported VarietyAccording to the outlet, in the 'Twisted-Wonderland' universe, the seven villainous figures have been transformed into revered historical legends known as the Great villain's legacy led to the establishment of a specific dormitory at Night Raven College, creating distinct magical communities within the academy. Students are sorted into these houses based on their personalities and magical 'Twisted-Wonderland' debuts October 29 exclusively on Disney+. According to Variety, the anime centres on a Tokyo high schooler named Yuken Enma who gets whisked into a magical realm populated by characters inspired by classic Disney baddies. The fictional Night Raven College serves as a training ground for aspiring sorcerers, with dormitories themed around villainous icons like the Queen of Hearts, Scar, Ursula, Jafar, the Evil Queen, Hades and Maleficent, reported Variety. Enma finds himself a fish out of water at the academy, lacking magical abilities while trying to figure out how to return to his own series will track his misadventures alongside fellow students Ace and Deuce as they clash with the temperamental dorm leader Riddle Rosehearts, reported project continues Disney+'s anime expansion, joining current offerings like romantic comedy 'Murai In Love' and action series 'The Fable' and 'Go! Go! Loser Ranger!' on the platform's growing slate.'Murai In Love' follows a high school student's comedic attempts to win over his teacher, while 'The Fable' tracks an accomplished assassin forced into hiding for a year.'Go! Go! Loser Ranger!' depicts an ongoing conflict between an invading Monster Army and the popular Divine Dragon streamer also has 'Cat's Eye' in development, focusing on three sisters who operate a cafe during the day and work as cat burglars at night, reported Variety. (ANI)
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Disney turns villains into anime icons in ‘Twisted-Wonderland' adaptation
Disney+ is doubling down on its anime ambitions with Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation, an adaptation of the hit Japanese mobile game that reimagines classic Disney villains in a magical, high-school setting. Set to premiere exclusively on the platform this October 29, the series marks a bold fusion of Western intellectual property and Japanese anime aesthetics. At the centre of the story is Yuken Enma, a Tokyo high schooler who is mysteriously transported to Night Raven College, a fantastical academy founded on the legacies of Disney's most iconic villains. The world of Twisted-Wonderland reinterprets these notorious figures, such as Maleficent, Ursula, Scar, Jafar, and the Queen of Hearts, not as enemies, but as revered mythological icons known as the Great Seven. Each of the school's dormitories is based on their ideology and magical influence, creating distinct social and magical divisions among the students. Despite lacking any magic of his own, Yuken must survive in a hostile environment, navigating both mystical challenges and the intense rivalries between dorms. Along the way, he is joined by companions Ace and Deuce, and clashes with the strict dorm leader Riddle Rosehearts, who draws from the legacy of the Queen of Hearts. Themes of identity, legacy, and power play out against a backdrop that blends high fantasy with boarding-school drama. The anime expands Disney+'s growing portfolio of Japanese titles, which already includes Murai In Love, The Fable, and Go! Go! Loser Ranger!. The streamer is also developing Cat's Eye, a heist-themed series featuring sisters who moonlight as burglars. This strategy clearly signals a long-term push into anime markets, appealing to younger global audiences and die-hard anime fans alike. By adapting Twisted-Wonderland, Disney is capitalising on nostalgia and fan culture while entering competitive anime territory. The series presents a fresh take on villain lore, repositioning Disney antagonists as complex archetypes in a richly animated fantasy world.
