The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Disney Twisted-Wonderland is gearing up for its premiere, and new details have emerged, exciting fans of the mobile game. A first animated teaser promotional video debuted at AnimeJapan 2025, unveiling a new cast member, additional staff, and the opening theme song for the first season, Episode of Heartslabyul. The anime is set to stream on Disney+ in October 2025, promising to bring the world of Twisted-Wonderland to life with rich animation and compelling storytelling.
New Cast Member Joins the Ranks
The teaser promotional video revealed that Yōhei Azakami will be joining the cast as Yūken Enma, the protagonist seen in the manga adaptation of the original game. Yūken is a kendō club member at Hibari Metropolitan High School who finds himself transported to Twisted-Wonderland and enrolled at Night Raven College, a prestigious magic training academy. Azakami expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “I was, of course, aware of the work ‘Twisted Wonderland’, and I also knew that fans’ expectations were growing in preparation for it being made into an anime. But I never imagined that I would be involved in it…! I may be a newcomer, but in true Yuuken style, I will tighten my loincloth and approach the recording sessions with enthusiasm! I look forward to working with you all!”.
Additional Staff Members Announced
In addition to the previously announced main staff, several new members have joined the team to bring Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation to life. The newly announced staff members include:
- Sub-Character Designer: Aki Tsunaki
- Color Key Artist: Nagisa Abe
- Art Director: Hiroki Matsumoto
- Compositing Director of Photography: Takao Saito
- Editing: Michi Takigawa
- Sound Director: Miho Sugawara
- Music Production: Aniplex
The core team remains the same, with Takahiro Natori (Aria the Benedizione, Tokyo Mew Mew New) serving as chief director and series script supervisor, and Shin Katagai (The Ossan Newbie Adventurer) directing at Yumeta Company and Graphinica. Yoichi Kato (Space Brothers, Aikatsu!) is credited as the main writer, and Hanaka Nakano and Akane Satō are designing the characters.
Takumi Ozawa, the composer for the game, has contributed new tracks for the teaser and is composing the music for the anime.
“Piece of my world” to Serve as Opening Theme
The opening theme song for the anime will be “Piece of my world,” performed by Night Ravens. This song is also the theme song for the original game, creating a sense of continuity between the two media.
Returning Voice Cast
The main voice cast from the game is reprising their roles for the first season, Episode of Heartslabyul, including:
- Natsuki Hanae as Riddle Rosehearts
- Seiichirō Yamashita as Ace Trappola
- Chiaki Kobayashi as Deuce Spade
- Ryōta Suzuki as Trey Clover
- Tatsuyuki Kobayashi as Cater Diamond
- Noriaki Sugiyama as Grim
- Mitsuru Miyamoto as Dire Crowley
What is Disney Twisted-Wonderland?
Disney Twisted-Wonderland is a mobile game created by Aniplex and Walt Disney Japan, with character designs, scenario, and concept by Yana Toboso, the creator of Black Butler. The game focuses on depictions of villains from various Disney franchises, reimagined as students at Night Raven College, a prestigious magic academy.
The game is described as a “villains academy adventure game” with rhythm game elements and battles. The story begins when the protagonist is summoned to another world by a magic mirror and arrives at Night Raven College. With no way back home, the protagonist is offered protection by the school’s headmaster and gets to know the students while trying to find a way back to their original world.
The anime adaptation will consist of three seasons, each adapting one of the manga series based on the game:
- Season 1: Episode of Heartslabyul
- Season 2: Episode of Savanaclaw
- Season 3: Episode of Octavinelle
Production
The anime is being produced by Yumeta Company and Graphinica, with Shin Katagai as the director. Takahiro Natori is serving as chief director and series script supervisor. Yoichi Kato is credited as the main writer, and Hanaka Nakano and Akane Satō are designing the characters.
Release Date
The Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation project is set to premiere on Disney+ in October 2025.
With a talented production team, returning voice cast, and the addition of new members, the Disney Twisted-Wonderland anime promises to be a captivating adaptation of the popular mobile game. Fans can look forward to exploring the world of Night Raven College and the stories of its villain-inspired students when the anime premieres in October 2025.
