New show about an underdog hero’s journey, which blends European fantasy and Japanese animation influences, premieres June 9 on Disney XD, the next-day on Disney+ and Hulu.
Disney has revealed the official trailer for Dragon Striker, an animated fantasy sports series that blends European fantasy with Japanese animation influences. The show follows an underdog hero’s journey, brought to life through “high-stakes battles, visually stunning action and expansive mythology.”
The series premieres June 9 on Disney XD, with all 11 episodes airing beginning at 5:00 p.m. EDT/PDT before streaming the following day on Disney+ and Hulu.
A series of shorts introducing audiences to the world of Dragon Striker will begin rolling out May 13 across Disney+, Disney XD and the Disney Channel Animation YouTube channel.
In the show, in a world where sports and magic combine, farm boy Key discovers his ultrapowerful natural talent and learns he could be the legendary “Dragon Striker.” Set at Kal Asterock, an elite school for students with extraordinary abilities, the series follows Key as he joins goalkeeper Ssyelle on a scrappy new team determined to challenge the school champions. As Key struggles with the raging dragon inside him and Ssyelle fights to hold her team together, the pair uncover dark secrets from the past and an ancient evil.
The voice cast includes Akshay Kumar as Key, Rebecca LaChance as Ssyelle, Yeukayi Ushe as Milo, Waylon Jacobs as Odward and Evanna Lynch as Ameline.
Dragon Striker is produced by La Chouette Compagnie in association with Disney Television Animation. The creative team includes co-creator and executive producer Sylvain Dos Santos, co-creator and director Charles Lefebvre, and head writer Paul McKeown, whose previous work spans animated adventure productions in France, Japan and the U.S.
Kevin Penkin, known for Made in Abyss and Star Wars: Visions, composed the score, which was recorded in Japan with an 80-piece orchestra. The theme song, "Power of the Dragon," was written and produced by Cash Callaway and performed by Sarah West. The end credits song, "The Very End," was written and performed by Kieran Rhodes.
Source: Disney+
Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
