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THE RIBBON HERO

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Directed by Yuki Igarashi

When the monstrous Nergal devastates her kingdom, Princess Sapphire reawakens as the Ribbon Hero and fights to save her new home from the same dark fate. From TMDB

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THE RIBBON HERO is a 2026 animation fantasy drama film, directed by Yuki Igarashi, starring Saaya, Seiran Kobayashi and Koki Uchiyama.

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  • Lyuka @lyuka.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 12, 2026

    Yaika was inspired by the goat'd Yoneyama Mai's promo piece they did for the Ribbon Hero movie

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  • Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 23, 2026

    "The Ribbon Hero" animated movie directed by Yuki Igarashi (Outline / Twin Engine). Based on "Princess Knight" manga by Osamu Tezuka. Coming to Netflix in August 2026. www.theribbonhero.com Character design : Kei Mochizuki, Mai Yoneyama Animation director : Issei Arakaki Art director : Cédric Herole

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  • Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 28, 2026

    No fewer than 44 animated feature films at Annecy Festival 2026. In addition to those already featured at Cannes: Muyi (La Cachette), The Ribbon Hero, A New Dawn, Julian (Cartoon Saloon), A Story about Fire, and many more... (& even a movie version of Sekiro No Defeat). www.annecyfestival.com

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  • Anime News Network @animenewsnetwork.comBluesky · Apr 23, 2026

    Netflix and Twin Engine have revealed "The Ribbon Hero," a new anime film from director Yuuki Igarashi and studio OUTLINE based on Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight manga.

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  • Leah 🎃❤️ @kokoro-kisses.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 11, 2026

    I just finished watching The Ribbon Hero! It was a really good anime movie! Very beautiful story and artwork too! ❤️ Also had a good ending!

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  • R @ F.O.K. off @milkystar.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 9, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero was a perfectly serviceable, if not great, magical girl movie. And it certainly wasn't a particularly clever adaptation of the source material. But it DID contain this extremely cunty twink. So I'm satisfied.

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  • Anime News Network @animenewsnetwork.comBluesky · May 26, 2026

    Meet The Ribbon Hero on August 8 worldwide on Netflix!

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  • 1Fuji2Taka3Nasubi @[email protected]Lemmy · May 26, 2026

    THE RIBBON HERO | Official Teaser | Netflix Anime. > 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.\ > https://www.netflix.com/theribbonhero > > Production Information\ > ● Director: Yuki Igarashi\ > ● Inspired by “Princess Knight” by Osamu Tezuka\ > ● Original Character Design:…

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  • The Thing Calling Itself “Ziio” @zio.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero watched! This is an absolutely gorgeous movie. The use of color. The wide shots. The action. Amazing. Loved it for that. 🧵🔽

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  • MoogleMaestro @[email protected]Lemmy · Apr 23, 2026

    Netflix & Twin Engine Produce 'The Ribbon Hero' Anime Film, Based on Tezuka's 'Princess Knight'. The promo graphic is nice but I wish it was a little more tezuka-esque. Some kind of hybrid style would have been cool.

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  • Julia ☭🩷💛💙 @ultrahill.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero was very creative and visually delightful. The film is often carried by hype moments and aura, while having a great message on the importance of friendship and community. I feel it's paced weird and a little scattershot at times but makes up for it with some delightful yuri! 7-8/10

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  • InkKey @inkkeystudios.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 29, 2026

    Just watched The Ribbon Hero and what a treat this movie was. Very classic anime with all the troupes. (Positive) Also the background!?!?! Omg. Stunning. The whole vibe of this movie was just fantastic.

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  • samoyedloverforev.bsky.social @samoyedloverforev.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 26, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero anime film based on the OG Shojo manga “Princess Knight” by Osamu Tezuka will also be coming out this summer for those interested!

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  • MyAnimeList @myanimelist.netBluesky · Jun 23, 2026

    News: The Ribbon Hero announces additional cast; Yuuki Igarashi (Star Wars: Visions) directs original anime movie at Outline for an August 8 premiere #リボンヒーロー #RIBBONHERO listani.me/theribbonher...

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  • wren! @tropical-rouge.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 15, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero (2026) i appreciate what this movie was going for, with its presentation and it being a modern take on a 50's tezuka manga and etc. but god i found the writing and overall story structure really mediocre 😭 it was super gorgeously animated though, i do have to give it that much

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  • AlmaFox 🦊 @almafoxen.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 24, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero - Sapphire (sketch) 🎀 Loved the movie and she was so cute and badass at the same time! Could't resist to sketch her 💕 #TheRibbonHero

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  • Jayne🔞 @jaynefolest.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 10, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero was really good. But you need to approach it from the angle that it is NOT a remake or continuation of the Princess Knight. It's an AU and one of the "layered realities" that the movie was going for with all the mixed media things. Also it's an extremely socialist movie.

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  • MyAnimeList @myanimelist.netBluesky · Jul 30, 2026

    News: The Ribbon Hero announces supporting cast; original anime movie by Outline premieres exclusively on Netflix on August 8 #リボンヒーロー #RIBBONHERO listani.me/theribbonher...

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  • Noblestea @noblestea.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 27, 2026

    Early concept of Sapphire for the Ribbon Hero movie

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  • Animation Magazine @animag.bsky.socialBluesky · May 26, 2026

    Netflix has unraveled the teaser trailer and key art for 'The Ribbon Hero,' a new anime film based on Osamu Tezuka's 'Princess Knight.' #TheRibbonHero #NetflixAnime #OsamuTezuka #PrincessKnight

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  • Evie @edscorner.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 18, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero (Film) This most blatant flaw movie holding it back is how fast its pacing is which leaves hardly any time for a lot of its story to really simmer or be fleshed out too much but it looks great and I like Sapphire's gender when transformed so this movie is awesome actually

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  • EpicLinkSam @epiclinksam.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 11, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero One of the most beautifully presented films I've ever seen. Animation, voice acting and music elevate this phenomenally. While the plot was relatively simple, I think that benefits the film quite a bit.

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  • dt⚓️ @dtlol.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 9, 2026

    #35 The Ribbon Hero (2026). Honestly felt like compilation movie of a series I would've loved to watch. I felt like there was something there, it just didn't have enough time.

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  • Animation Magazine @animag.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 24, 2026

    A new adaptation of manga master Osamu Tezuka's classic work Princess Knight is set to arrive on Netflix in August of this year. #osamutezuka #theprincesknight #theribbonhero #outline #twinengine #netflix

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  • Spooky Nights @spiritusnox.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 23, 2026

    #82: The Ribbon Hero (2026) Not an awful movie in any immediately obvious respect, the art design and animation is largely pretty nice or even great, but the script simply badly overreaches itself. Unfocused, overcluttered, emotionally kind of inert, wants to ride on rizz and then cannot build rizz

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  • ScarletKako (open for commissions) @scarletkako.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    sapphire / princess knight from the ribbon hero movie i thought the movie looked gorgeous so I wanted draw some quick fanart #ribbonhero #theribbonhero #リボンヒーロー #fanart #digitalart #clipstudiopaint #rkgk

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  • Rev @therev28.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 11, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero. Without knowing the context behind the movie, I thought it was entertaining and pretty, but fairly weak on the writing and pacing. After learning the context of it being an adaptation of Princess Knight, I can at least appreciate what it was trying to do, even if, imo, it fell short

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  • Butler @butler-wtc.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 9, 2026

    Watched this anime movie that dropped on Netflix, The Ribbon Hero. It had pretty visuals and some nicely animated sequences, but the characters and the world felt half-baked, the movie feeling more like a fast-paced recap of a full anime series than a properly fleshed out story.

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  • Specter177🐊 @specter177.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 9, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero: 9/10 This movie is kind of a mess, but it's a beautiful, exciting, imaginative, wonderful mess. The kind of project that just has total confidence in itself and while it will probably bounce off a bunch of people, I absolutely loved it.

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  • 🐧Sam Duvall🐧 @pachi3k.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 8, 2026

    It's a bit odd that a modern adaptation of Princess Knight mostly strips out its genre-defying concepts of gender roles, but The Ribbon Hero is still a fun, rollicking good time of a movie.

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  • The OG-Man: Yuri fan/blogger @theogman.bsky.socialBluesky · May 26, 2026

    Ideally we'd get another Yurirific Netflix movie in "The Ribbon Hero" but I won't hold my breath. Instead I'll hope for the best. youtu.be/NynEgERoqmk

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  • 🫀allez-gory🫀 @puddicure.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 23, 2026

    LRT okay y’all, we gotta watch The Ribbon Hero movie, but if the main character isnt as transgender as Sapphire, was we gotta throw the whole thing out

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  • ⟡ @mythridate.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 14, 2026

    I watched The Ribbon Hero! my thoughts: - cute

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  • Dilifra @dilifraatelier.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    THE RIBBON HERO Never imagined this movie would remind me of Takarazuka Revue, Utena AND Kingdom hearts of all things #kingdomhearts #revolutionarygirlutena #THERIBBONHERO #ibispaint

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  • gon [he] @[email protected]Lemmy · Aug 10, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero. I watched The Ribbon Hero, today. It was fine. I liked the look of it, but the pacing was off and the plot, while interesting, was definitely a little weak. I didn't feel like much was unexplained, other than the origin of the whole Nergal thing, but it was somewhat unsatisfying. I felt like not much happened. It was just... There's a bad thing, girl gets powers, girl fights things, girl wins, all good. OK? The characters were cool, though, especially the antagonists, which…

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  • AnimeBlurayUK @animeblurayuk.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 30, 2026

    THE RIBBON HERO Receives "Final Trailer" Before its Streaming Debut on Netflix in August animeblurayuk.wordpress.com/2026/07/30/t...

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  • Lucy @starrysealucy.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 15, 2026

    - My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked And will check out The Ribbon Hero movie when it airs in August! This is such an insane season. There are so many good anime coming out 🩵

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  • UK Anime Network @ukanime.bsky.socialBluesky · May 28, 2026

    The @netflixanime.bsky.social feature adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's 1953 classic Princess Knight, The Ribbon Hero, will premiere globally on August 8th: Details and trailer: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/The... #anime #animenews #film #TheRibbonHero

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  • MyAnimeList @myanimelist.netBluesky · May 26, 2026

    News: The Ribbon Hero reveals lead cast, additional staff, key visual, August 8 debut; Yuuki Igarashi (Star Wars: Visions) directs original anime movie at Outline #リボンヒーロー #RIBBONHERO listani.me/theribbonher...

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  • MyAnimeList @myanimelist.netBluesky · Apr 23, 2026

    News: The Ribbon Hero original anime movie announced for August 2026; Yuuki Igarash (Star Wars: Visions) helms at Outline #リボンヒーロー #RIBBONHERO listani.me/theribbonhero

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  • dakra-dhark.bsky.social @dakra-dhark.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero A beautiful movie about picking up the pieces after loss. It's easy to get in your own head about what you could've done, about living in the time before forever, but life always moves on. Never sacrifice the present for the past. 9.5/10

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  • ninryu @ninryu.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 17, 2026

    Watched 20 minutes of The Ribbon Hero. It's not a movie, it's an animation demo.

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  • ShawnyBoy @shawnyboystudio.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    I've watched The Ribbon Hero, and I'll say that this is a really good anime movie.👍

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  • Digitomato🌈🍅 @pomodorodigitale.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 30, 2026

    I'm watching The Ribbon Hero rn and I get it perfectly because that's exactly how the dub for the movie is like too, it's weird as hell. Witch Watch was also dubbed in a similar fashion

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  • Ropt - [Comms: OPEN 10/15] @circusbat.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 25, 2026

    I really love The Ribbon Hero!! Its a Netflix film and it's super enjoyable both visually and its just a fun magical girl movie but objectively, the pacing is god awful, and most characters get 0 development outside of like the three/four main the film focuses on It wouldve done wonders as a series

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  • WiiDude @wd83.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 17, 2026

    40. The Ribbon Hero (Movie) I could tell this was a manga being adapted into a movie because the pacing is WAY too fast. No time to properly get invested in the world before the stakes get high and it feels like it was a TV show shrunk to a movie. Great animation, but not enough to carry it.

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  • Painted Outlaw @paintedoutlaw.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero Banger of a movie. I would gladly recommend anyone who has even the slightest interest in this to go check it out.

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  • The Thing Calling Itself “Ziio” @zio.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    Also, the movie structure was very episodic. Cause you've heard of the 3 act structure? Well The Ribbon Hero says "no, you get seven acts" This also makes the pacing feel really weird at times. Which just kinda compounds with the issue above about character development.

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  • 🎃Tylordian👻 @tylordianwake.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 10, 2026

    Finished watching The Ribbon Hero and as much as I like the animation the story was just eh. I haven't read the manga Princess Knight this movie was based on so I could only rate it how it was as a movie. 6/10

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  • CrossRaven @crossraven.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 9, 2026

    I watched the anime movie The Ribbon Hero. No way to really sugar coat it, this is a disaster. It's an adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's incredibly influential 1953 manga(look it up, please) The Princess Knight and it's just so overstuffed. A series would have helped a lot. #filmsky

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  • kriz @krizzlybear.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 9, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero (2026) Arguments for/against the writing/production aside, the real discussion to be had about this movie is whether you're Sapphire/Hecate or Sapphire/Pine. Both are good but I'm all in on the hecate ship. OT3 is for the folks with impeccable taste.

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  • EdgeofNotion @edgeofnotion.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 9, 2026

    Finished watching The Ribbon Hero. It's very stylish and dynamic! It does feel like the compilation movie of a critically acclaimed series you wish you could marinate on week to week though.

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  • Anime Werewolf @gradin15.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 9, 2026

    Trying out this new fantasy anime movie on Netflix called the Ribbon Hero. Looks well animated.

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  • sodaruma 🐧🍨 PNGtuber soon @sodaruma.comBluesky · Aug 8, 2026

    14. The Ribbon Hero (2026) A lovely watch! I don't know much about the original Princess Knight, but this film was filled with love in every frame. I really loved the character designs, the colour palette and the world design.

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  • New On Netflix UK [Fan Account] @uk.newonnetflix.infoBluesky · Aug 7, 2026

    NEWS: Netflix Anime Film "The Ribbon Hero" Reimagines Classic Manga - Here's Everything We Know See the trailer for a new take on Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight. Netflix has released the official trailer for their upcoming anime film "The Ribbon Hero" a... Click below to read in full:

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  • AnimeBlurayUK @animeblurayuk.bsky.socialBluesky · May 26, 2026

    THE RIBBON HERO Teaser Trailer Released with Film Set to Stream on Netflix in August animeblurayuk.wordpress.com/2026/05/26/t...

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  • chevalier d'ely @ely.fyiBluesky · Oct 16, 2026

    The Ribbon Hero ok so well i wanted to watch this movie mostly because of kei mochizuki's art but i was ultimately disappointed because while it is certainly spectacular, beautiful and lavishly animated, the plot is really terrible and barely coherent and i really wish i had read reviews beforehand

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  • B1GxR3DxD0G @b1gxr3dxd0g.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 2, 2026

    Oh my dog the golden rats from The Ribbon Hero anime movie are adorable and I want golden rat steak. I will rant about the rest of the movie later.

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  • Digitomato🌈🍅 @pomodorodigitale.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 30, 2026

    165 - The Ribbon Hero This could've been so much better as a 12-15 eps anime series, I liked the cast and there's plenty of interesting ideas and themes (fatalism, taking refuge in memories instead of facing reality), but everything is just so underdeveloped due to the movie format

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  • Hamonster @hamsteri.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 28, 2026

    THE RIBBON HERO I get the difference between "adaptation" and "inspired by" so I didn't spend the whole movie fuming that it wasn't a 1-to-1 remake of the manga. I wish I did though, because the chuds talking about it like how people talked about the She-ra reboot got more out of it than I did.

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Saaya
Sapphire / Princess Knight (voice)
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Seiran Kobayashi
Pine (voice)
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Koki Uchiyama
Velvet (voice)
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Mayumi Shintani
Zirco (voice)
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Haruhiko Jo
Pope (voice)
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Yoshimasa Hosoya
Rock (voice)
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Mito Tsukino
Hecate (voice)
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Yusuke Tezuka
Chorogy (voice)

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