Anime “Twiste”: Hanae Natsuki Endorses “All Fans Will Surely Enjoy It!” World Premiere Opening Tea Party Report Arrives

“Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation” World Premiere Tea Party! Official Report Arrives!

Get ready, `Twiste` fans! The “Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation” World Premiere Opening Tea Party! event, marking the “world’s fastest screening” of `Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation`, was held on October 26th. This highly anticipated anime is set for exclusive distribution on Disney+ starting October 29th, 2025 (Wednesday). An official report from the dazzling event has just arrived!

`Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation` is a dark fantasy animation that weaves a tale with characters inspired by the captivating charm of villains from Disney works. The original game, `Disney Twisted-Wonderland`, was conceptualized with main scenario and character designs by the acclaimed manga artist Yana Toboso, known for her masterpiece `Kuroshitsuji` (Black Butler). Its unique blend of Disney Villains’ essence and a meticulously crafted world set in a magical training school, Night Raven College, has garnered immense attention. With the main promotional video and character posters recently unveiled, anticipation for this month’s debut is skyrocketing!

A Grand Welcome to Heartslabyul Dorm

Stepping into the event venue, guests were greeted by a unique gate designed to resemble the Mirror Chamber from the story, a place that connects to Heartslabyul Dorm and is inspired by the Disney animated film `Fushigi no Kuni no Alice` (Alice in Wonderland). Beyond the gate lay a magnificent space that truly captured the world of Season 1, “Episode of Heartslabyul”—a garden blooming with red roses, long tables adorned with pristine white cloths, and characters waiting to welcome guests. As the excitement among visitors soared, the familiar narration of Headmaster Dire Crowley instantly transported everyone into the enchanting world of `Twisted-Wonderland`.

Star-Studded Voice Cast Takes the Stage

Amidst thunderous applause, five brilliant voice actors made their grand entrance: Hanae Natsuki (Riddle Rosehearts), Yamashita Seiichiro (Ace Trappola), Kobayashi Tatsuyuki (Cater Diamond), Azagami Youhei (Enman Yuuken), and Sugiyama Noriaki (Grim).

When Hanae Natsuki called out, “Today, will you enjoy this tea party with us?”, the general invited guests responded in perfect unison with a cheerful “Yes, Dorm Leader!” Next, Yamashita Seiichiro urged the guests, “Let’s all do our best not to anger the Dorm Leader so we can have a wonderful tea party!” Kobayashi Tatsuyuki, with a bright smile, energized the venue by saying, “I hope to make this a ‘picture-perfect’ day together with all of you!” Azagami Youhei, participating in this animation for the first time, offered a unique comment, stating, “Though I’m new to `Twiste`, I hope to enjoy it together with everyone.” He was followed by Sugiyama Noriaki, who declared with great enthusiasm, “As Grim’s voice actor, I’ll do my best to hype things up!”

The Perfect Tea Party Commences!

Just as the tea party was about to truly begin, Hanae Natsuki noticed something amiss. The crucial stage lacked a “table with a white tablecloth,” and some white roses in the garden were “unpainted.” Realizing that this would surely incur the wrath of Riddle, who strictly adheres to the `Queen of Hearts’ Laws`, Hanae Natsuki gave a signal, bringing about a perfectly arranged stage. With Yamashita Seiichiro then painting the white roses red, the tea party was finally able to commence without a hitch!

Insights from the Voice Cast: Anime Highlights

Speaking about the animation, which is set to begin streaming soon, Hanae Natsuki sentimentally remarked, “It’s been five years since we recorded the game, and because of that passage of time, we’ve gained more ways to express ourselves. I’m truly happy to be able to show this to everyone through the animation.” Yamashita Seiichiro passionately highlighted a scene he’d particularly like fans to notice, explaining, “The presence of a character like Enman Yuuken truly brings a fresh breeze to the series.” Azagami Youhei, who portrays Yuuken, shared his experience in the recording studio, saying, “While there was some pressure, the voice cast, including those from Heartslabyul Dorm, welcomed me with open arms to the dubbing set.” His talk, brimming with love and passion for the work, captivated the audience.

“If You Could Use Unique Magic…?”

Next, the cast members were posed a fun question: “If you could use `Unique Magic` (special magic unique to a character), what kind of magic would you want?” They revealed their answers one by one on flipboards. Hanae Natsuki, kicking things off, replied, “To live healthily every day, I want to sleep by 9 PM. For that, I’d want a magic that counts as having taken a bath: ‘Kuji ni wa Neyo! (Ofuro Ikazu Your Bed!)’ (Sleep by nine! (Without bathing, straight to your bed!))” This brought a huge wave of laughter from the guests. Yamashita Seiichiro followed with “Subete Shiro ni Someyo! (All of White!)” to magically revert any stains on his white shirt. Kobayashi Tatsuyuki wished for “spatial movement,” Azagami Youhei for “magic to turn anything into protein,” and Sugiyama Noriaki for a “portal.” The audience was thoroughly entertained by each voice actor’s ideal `Unique Magic`.

Fan Q&A and Character Connections

Following this, a fan Q&A session began, where fans eagerly awaiting the animation submitted their questions. To the query, “Please tell us your commonalities with the characters you portray,” many voices from the cast, including Hanae Natsuki, immediately chimed in, “Azagami-kun is perfect for Yuuken!” Responding to this, Azagami Youhei analyzed, “My personality isn’t as steadfast as Yuuken’s, but perhaps my voice type matches Yuuken well.” Yamashita Seiichiro commented, “I’m the complete opposite of Ace. If anything, I empathize more with Deuce. Because I don’t have those traits myself, I felt like I was searching for them as if looking into a mirror.” Sugiyama Noriaki, who plays the monster Grim, playfully added, “If I had to pick something, I think lounging around on the sofa, being carefree, is similar to me,” bringing a warm atmosphere to the venue. Finally, Hanae Natsuki drew laughter from the crowd with a humorous answer: “Normally, I’m really strict, just like Riddle, and basically always angry (laughs). When I wake up in the morning, I’m like, ‘Why do I have work at 10 AM?! Ughh!'” The cast thoughtfully answered various other questions from the fans as well.

The “Twisted Anime Rose Meter” Special Project

A special project was then introduced. As a commemoration of the animation’s release, a dedicated website, the “`Twiste` Anime Official Fun Site,” has launched, featuring a “`Twiste` Anime Rose Meter.” This meter increases with SNS posts using a specific hashtag, and the meter’s real-time updates were displayed on screen at the venue. Cheers erupted from the audience, thrilled to participate in this interactive feature. The rising numbers on the meter further energized the venue. The voice actors encouraged everyone to “aim for 81,000 roses, in honor of hearts,” further uniting the audience in excitement for the website created specifically for the animation.

A Resounding Farewell and Future Hopes

During the ending, Sugiyama Noriaki commented powerfully, “The ‘`Twiste`’ that you all have loved for so long is finally being animated. The result is truly wonderful, so we hope you will continue to support both the game and the animation!” Azagami Youhei, who joined the project with this animation, expressed his joy, “It is truly an honor to have met the character Enman Yuuken as a voice actor and to have been given this happy opportunity to deliver the work to everyone.” Kobayashi Tatsuyuki added, “I have been eagerly awaiting this day. Of course, for those who love the game and have enjoyed ‘`Twiste`,’ but also for those who will encounter this world through the animation, I believe this work will be enjoyable for everyone. I hope you will enjoy the world of Heartslabyul!” Yamashita Seiichiro appealed to the fans, saying, “This was an opportunity for me to rediscover the charm of ‘`Twiste`’ within myself. Starting with the animation, I hope many of you will spread the word about how amazing ‘`Twiste`’ is!” Hanae Natsuki gave his strong endorsement, “This time, Heartslabyul Dorm is the main focus, but various characters will appear, so I think all ‘`Twiste`’ fans will enjoy it. Please have fun with us!”

Finally, with a collective cry from all the cast members of “Twiste Anime, Kaimaku!” (Twiste Anime, Open!), and red heart-shaped confetti showering down like roses, the dreamlike event, a condensed essence of the `Twisted-Wonderland` world, drew to a close.

Anime “Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation” Season 1: “Episode of Heartslabyul” Details

Exclusive distribution on Disney+ starting October 29th.

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Written by Yoneda Kaori
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