The much-anticipated Disney Twisted-Wonderland anime has finally revealed crucial information during the AnimeJapan 2025 event. Fully animated footage from the series premiered with the first look at Yuuken Enma, who serves as the main character of the anime. Fans of the mobile game and manga series look forward to the first season, which will be exclusively streaming on Disney+ starting in October. In this blog, we will learn about the release update of the Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime.
A New Protagonist: Yuuken Enma
Among the teaser highlights, Yuuken Enma introduced himself as the main character of the anime project. The second-year high school student Yuuken Enma performs kendo competently while the character is voiced by Yohei Azakami (Brave Bang Bravern!) and appears as a skilled kendo practitioner who ends up traveling to the magical world known as Twisted-Wonderland. Yuuken serves as the lead character in Heartslabyul according to the manga, but it remains uncertain if he will appear throughout all three anime series, as speculation exists that different protagonists could take turns between each season.
First Look Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime teaser:
The trailer reveals the story of Yuuken as he gets transported unexpectedly into the enigmatic realm of Twisted Wonderland. The visuals highlight the rich and intricate world of Night Raven College, an arcane academy filled with unique characters inspired by Disney’s iconic villains. The trailer delights viewers through its animated artistry while holding an intriguing story that has sparked immediate fan enthusiasm.
Music and Theme Song
Night Ravens performs the well-known Piece of My World theme song, which appears in the game as the main soundtrack for the anime. Bringing the music to the series’ anime is Takumi Ozawa, who served as the composer for the mobile game’s score and he will return to craft the series’ score, ensuring the anime retains its signature dark fantasy atmosphere.
Plot Overview: Entering the World of Twisted Wonderland
An unknown power brings Yuuken Enma through a magic mirror to transport him into Twisted Wonderland. After the magic transportation, he ends up at Night Raven College which operates as a distinguished school for arcane studies. With no way to return home, Yuuken faces an impossible journey when the magic mirror summons him to Twisted Wonderland, where he encounters numerous powerful students who pattern themselves after Disney villains. Within the academy rivalries, Yuuken struggles to work together with other students before he can seek a way to return home.
Night Raven College hosts seven separate dormitories with designs based on different Disney villains.
- Heartslabyul – Inspired by the Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland)
- Savanaclaw – Inspired by Scar (The Lion King)
- Octavinelle – Inspired by Ursula (The Little Mermaid)
- Scarabia – Inspired by Jafar (Aladdin)
- Pomefiore – Inspired by the Evil Queen (Snow White)
- Ignihyde – Inspired by Hades (Hercules)
- Diasomnia – Inspired by Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)
The upcoming anime series will begin with Episode of Heartslabyul, during which Yuuken’s adventures will commence in the Queen of Hearts dormitory. Future installments of the anime series will follow Episode of Savanaclaw and Episode of Octavinelle, which will each present different dormitories and story arcs.
Production Team
An expert production team comprising production veterans heads the anime project:
- Chief Director & Series Composition: Takahiro Natori (TOKYO MEW MEW NEW)
- Director: Shin Katagai (The Ossan Newbie Adventurer)
- Main Writer: Yoichi Kato
- Character Design Adaptation: Haruka Nakano and Akane Sato
- Original Character Designs: Yana Toboso (Black Butler)
- Studios: Yumeta Company and Graphics
This experienced team promises a visually compelling and narratively engaging adaptation for fans of both veteran and novice audiences.
Why Fans Are Excited for Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime
The mixture of Disney villains with dark fantasy elements within Disney Twisted Wonderland attracted numerous followers after its release. Aniplex, together with Yana Toboso from Black Butler, produced the mobile game which holds players through its rich lore, compelling narrative and dramatic visual characters. Each manga storyline delivered new versions of the Twisted Wonderland universe through different protagonists while providing fresh narratives for every arc.
The anime adaptation of Twisted Wonderland lets fans relive the story in whole new ways. This animated series stands out because of its compelling narrative along with its stellar animation quality and Disney parallels, making it one of the year’s most exciting releases.
Viewers can expect Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation to premiere in October. It will lead them to an enchanting world of cursed characters alongside magic and mystery. Both seasoned and new fans of the mobile game will find an enchanting experience through this anime that reveals the mysterious halls of Night Raven College.
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