Disney+ is gearing up to launch a three-season anime adaptation of the popular mobile game Disney Twisted-Wonderland, with the first season, Episode of Heartslabyul, set to premiere on October 29, 2025, as revealed at a Walt Disney Company content showcase in Singapore on November 20, 2024. The series, a collaboration between Aniplex and Walt Disney Japan, draws from the game’s villain-inspired narrative, designed by Black Butler creator Yana Toboso. Fans can expect a vibrant adaptation that follows Yuu, a student summoned by a magic mirror to Night Raven College, a magical academy where students, inspired by Disney villains, navigate rivalries and mysteries.
The anime, produced by Yumeta Company and Graphinica, will adapt the game’s first three story arcs across its seasons: Episode of Heartslabyul (inspired by Alice in Wonderland), Episode of Savanaclaw (The Lion King), and Episode of Octavinelle (The Little Mermaid), with the latter two seasons slated for release at undisclosed dates. Takahiro Natori, known for Tokyo Mew Mew New, serves as chief director and series script supervisor, with Shin Katagai directing and Yoichi Kato handling scripts. Character designs by Hanaka Nakano and Akane Sato adapt Toboso’s iconic style, while Takumi Ozawa composes the music, and the opening theme, “Piece of my world,” is performed by Night Ravens, per IMDb.
A new visual unveiled at AnimeJapan 2025 showcases dorm leaders like Riddle Rosehearts (Heartslabyul), Leona Kingscholar (Savanaclaw), and Azul Ashengrotto (Octavinelle), highlighting the anime’s vivid aesthetic, per CBR. The first season, spanning eight episodes, will focus on the Heartslabyul arc, featuring Yuuken Enma, voiced by Yohei Azanami, as a high school student whisked to the magical academy, per ComicBook.com. “The anime will bring the game’s drama to life, not just slice-of-life moments,” noted a fan on X, reflecting excitement for the narrative depth.
Key details about the anime include:
- Three-Season Plan: Adapts the game’s first three arcs, starting with Heartslabyul.
- Creative Team: Features Natori, Katagai, and Toboso’s villain-inspired designs.
- Disney+ Exclusive: Premieres October 29, 2025, with potential Hulu release in the U.S.
Despite concerns about animation quality due to the studios’ past work on Record of Ragnarok, fans remain optimistic, with one X post stating, “The poster looks stunning, so the animation better deliver.” The game, launched in Japan in 2020 and localized in the U.S. in 2022, has built a strong following for its gacha-based adventure and Disney villain-inspired dormitories. Disney+’s growing anime catalog, including Bleach and Sand Land, positions Twisted Wonderland as a key addition for 2025, appealing to both Disney and anime fans.
Sources: CBR, ComicBook.com, IMDb, Times of India, GamesHub, Crunchyroll News, X posts
