Disney+ has officially announced the English dub cast and crew for the highly anticipated Disney Twisted-Wonderland anime series, which is set to premiere on October 29. The English dub will be available simultaneously with the Japanese release, offering fans an immediate option to experience the magical world of Night Raven College in English.
The anime adaptation of the popular mobile game, known for its unique take on Disney villains, has generated significant excitement among fans. The first season will cover the “Episode of Heartslabyul” arc, with subsequent seasons planned for “Episode of Savanaclaw” and “Episode of Octavinelle.”
Headlining the English Voice Cast
The English dub features a roster of talented voice actors bringing the iconic characters to life. Many of the voice actors from the English localization of the mobile game will be reprising their roles for the anime, ensuring continuity for existing fans.
Key cast members include:
- Jonathan Ha as Yuken Enma, the protagonist
- Paul Castro Jr. as Riddle Rosehearts
- Hunter Mccoy as Deuce Spade
- Max Mittelman as Ace Trappola
- Ben Diskin as Grim
- J. Michael Tatum as Dire Crowley
Heartslabyul Dorm Members
The residents of the Heartslabyul Dorm, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, will feature:
- Johnny Yong Bosch as Trey Clover
- Michael Sinterniklaas as Cater Diamond
Other Noteworthy Dorm Members
Further casting announcements reveal voices for other prominent dorms:
- Savanaclaw Dorm: Major Attaway as Leona Kingscholar, Kamran Nikhad as Jack Howl, and Zeno Robinson as Ruggie Bucchi.
- Octavinelle Dorm: Alejandro Saab as Azul Ashengrotto, Jonah Scott as Jade Leech, and Kellen Goff as Floyd Leech.
- Diasomnia Dorm: Jacob Carlson as Malleus Draconia, Crispin Freeman as Lilia Vanrouge, Aleks Le as Silver, and Danny Kramer as Sebek Zigvolt.
- Scarabia Dorm: A.J. Beckles as Kalim Al-Asim and Nazeeh Tarsha as Jamil Viper.
- Pomefiore Dorm: Nick Monteleone as Vil Schoenheit, Jesse Nowack as Epel Felmier, and Matthew Mercer as Rook Hunt.
The Production Team Behind the English Dub
The English dub production is helmed by experienced professionals. Michael Sinterniklaas is directing the dub at NYAV Post, with Brittany Lauda and Stephanie Sheh serving as assistant directors. Stephanie Sheh also takes on the role of casting director. Reuben Lack is the producer, Madeleine Morris is responsible for script adaptation, and Michael Archacki is the mixer.
Anime Series Details and Story
The Disney Twisted-Wonderland anime, titled Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation, is produced by Yumeta Company and Graphinica. Shin Katagai directs the series, with Takahiro Natori as chief director and overseeing series scripts. Yoichi Kato is the main writer, and Haruka Nakano and Akane Sato are adapting Yana Toboso’s original character designs for animation. Takumi Ozawa, who composed the music for the original mobile game, is also attached as the series composer.
The story follows Yuu, a high school student mysteriously transported to the world of Twisted Wonderland, specifically to Night Raven College, a prestigious arcane academy. This world is inspired by Disney villains, with each dorm representing a different iconic villain. Unable to return home, Yuu accepts the masked headmage’s hospitality and begins a quest to find a way back, uncovering secrets within the villainous hearts of the students. The game, developed by f4samurai with Aniplex and Walt Disney Japan, was first released in Japan in 2020 and received a North American release in 2022. The anime will stream exclusively on Disney+.
