A Dive into Twisted-Wonderland: Premiere Details Unveiled!
Fans, get ready! It has been officially announced that Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation Season 1, “Episode of Heartslabyul,” will be exclusively distributed starting October 29, 2025 on Disney+’s official streaming service. This exciting news comes with the unveiling of the main visual for Season 1, featuring its captivating central characters.
For those new to this magical world, Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation is a dark fantasy anime inspired by the alluring villains from beloved Disney works, brought to life through a unique cast of characters. The original work, the academy adventure game Disney Twisted-Wonderland, gained immense popularity thanks to its original concept, main scenario, and character designs by the acclaimed manga artist Yana Toboso, known for her masterpiece Black Butler. The game’s one-of-a-kind blend of Disney villains and its intricately designed world set within a magic-user training school garnered significant attention. Most recently, a flurry of voice cast announcements and snippets of the opening animation have been released, building even more anticipation for the anime’s grand premiere.
This highly anticipated Season 1, “Episode of Heartslabyul,” will consist of 8 episodes, with new episodes being exclusively released every Wednesday starting October 29th.
Accompanying the premiere announcement is the stunning new payoff visual (referring to the main visual above). At the top of the visual, the striking phrase “What must be protected are the Queen of Hearts’ rules” sets the tone. This section features Riddle Rosehearts (voiced by Hanae Natsuki), the dorm leader of Heartslabyul. He is depicted revering the Queen of Hearts and diligently enforcing her laws among the dorm residents. His expression suggests a hint of frustration towards those who dare to disrupt the rules.
Beside Riddle, we see Enman Yuuken (voiced by Azagami Youhei), the high school student who mysteriously found himself lost in the world of Twisted-Wonderland. He gazes towards Riddle, his expression seemingly one of concern or worry.
The lower portion of the visual showcases a grand, crimson-carpeted staircase within the Heartslabyul Dorm. Descending these stairs are the new first-year students, Ace Trappola (voiced by Yamashita Seiichirou) and Deuce Spade (voiced by Kobayashi Chiaki). Their sharp gazes suggest a defiant attitude towards Riddle’s strictness. Meanwhile, the third-year students and senior dorm members, Vice-Dorm Leader Trey Clover (voiced by Suzuki Ryouta) and Cater Diamond (voiced by Kobayashi Tatsuya), are seen with expressions that hint at their concern for Riddle, supporting him in his heavy responsibilities. And don’t miss the mischievous monster, Grim (voiced by Sugiyama Noriaki), gleefully grinning atop the golden, shining stair railing!
As Yuuken embarks on his journey at the prestigious magic-user training school, Night Raven College, alongside the Heartslabyul dorm members, what kind of troubles will he encounter with his classmates Ace and Deuce? This beautifully rendered visual, with its uniquely portrayed characters, offers a tantalizing glimpse into the unknown stories woven within this magic-user training academy. The excitement for the main story can only continue to build!
Staff and Cast
Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| General Director / Series Composition | Natori Takahiro |
| Director | Katagai Shin |
| Main Writer | Katou Youichi |
| Character Design | Nakano Hanaka, Satou Akane |
| Sub Character Design | Tsunaki Aki |
| Color Design | Abe Nagisa |
| Art Director | Matsumoto Hiroki |
| 3DCG Director | Ooya Kazuya |
| Director of Photography | Saitou Takao |
| Editing | Takigawa Michi |
| Sound Director | Sugawara Miho |
| Music | Ozawa Takumi |
| Music Production | Aniplex |
| Opening Theme | Night Ravens「Piece of my world」 |
| Animation Production | Yumeuta Company × Graphinica |
Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Riddle Rosehearts | Hanae Natsuki |
| Ace Trappola | Yamashita Seiichirou |
| Deuce Spade | Kobayashi Chiaki |
| Trey Clover | Suzuki Ryouta |
| Cater Diamond | Kobayashi Tatsuya |
| Leona Kingscholar | Umehara Yuuichirou |
| Jack Howl | Saka Taito |
| Ruggie Bucchi | Ichikawa Aoi |
| Azul Ashengrotto | Tamaru Atsushi |
| Jade Leech | Komada Wataru |
| Floyd Leech | Okamoto Nobuhiko |
| Kalim Al-Asim | Furuta Kazuki |
| Jamil Viper | Futaba Kaname |
| Vil Schoenheit | Aiba Yuuki |
| Epel Felmier | Tsuchiya Shinba |
| Rook Hunt | Itokawa Youjirou |
| Idia Shroud | Uchiyama Kouki |
| Ortho Shroud | Aoi Shouta |
| Malleus Draconia | Katou Kazuki |
| Lilia Vanrouge | Midorikawa Hikaru |
| Silver | Shimazaki Nobunaga |
| Sebek Zigvolt | Ishitani Haruki |
| Enman Yuuken | Azagami Youhei |
| Grim | Sugiyama Noriaki |
| Dire Crowley | Miyamoto Mitsuru |
| Divus Crewel | Itou Kento |
| Mozus Trein | Koyama Rikiya |
| Ashton Vargas | Takeuchi Ryouta |
| Sam | Kimura Subaru |
| Mirror of Darkness | Horiuchi Kenyuu |
| Chenya | Hama Kento |
Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation Season 1 “Episode of Heartslabyul” is ©2025 DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. and will be exclusively distributed on Disney+ starting October 29.
Written by Nakase Koutarou
