Sapphire
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Estimated watch time
1h 49m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Female Protagonist91%Superhero82%Swordplay80%Shoujo80%Henshin80%Medieval79%Fairy Tale75%Magic72%Femboy45%Cyborg44%
MOVIEFINISHED2026 SUMMER6.6 / 10 AniList score
THE RIBBON HERO
THE RIBBON HERO
Synopsis & Story
Princess Sapphire of the lost kingdom. Stripped of everything in her homeland, Silverland, by the calamity known as "Nergal," she arrived in Goldland at the very depths of despair. While carrying the weight of her past, she began to find a glimmer of hope through the kindness of the people. Yet, as if mocking her peaceful daily life, the calamity "Nergal" appears once more. The same despair that reduced her homeland to ashes is now threatening to steal the light from this land as well. "No more loss for me. No more loss for anyone.” Wiping way her fears of sorrow, the young girl takes up her sword. This is the story of a hero who ties her ribbon and resolves to defy fate. (Source: THE RIBBON HERO Official Site) Note: This anime is inspired by Osamu Tezuka's manga "Princess Knight”.
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Franchise Universe & Related Entries
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THE RIBBON HERO: should you watch it?
At a glance
THE RIBBON HERO has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 33% of 2,806 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #18 highest-rated film of 2026, and #10 most popular film of 2026 on AniList.
Of the 5.7K AniList users who started it, 2.3% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 4.1K have finished it.
As a 109-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo — especially female protagonist, superhero, swordplay, shoujo.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Yuuki Igarashi
- Music
- Satoru Kousaki
- Music
- Ryuuichi Takada
Opening & ending themes
Endings
- ED1“Reborn” by Girls Archives.
- ED2“Fuyugare no Tabibito” by Kouki Uchiyama & Seiran Kobayashi
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
THE RIBBON HERO FAQ
- How long is THE RIBBON HERO?
- THE RIBBON HERO runs 109 minutes (1 h 49 min).
- Is THE RIBBON HERO finished?
- Yes. THE RIBBON HERO has finished airing — the final episode aired August 8, 2026.
- Is THE RIBBON HERO based on a manga?
- No. THE RIBBON HERO is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated THE RIBBON HERO?
- THE RIBBON HERO was animated by OUTLINE and directed by Yuuki Igarashi.
- Where can I watch THE RIBBON HERO?
- THE RIBBON HERO is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.