The highly anticipated anime adaptation of the popular mobile game “Disney Twisted-Wonderland,” officially titled “Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation,” is set to begin streaming its first season on October 29, 2025. The initial season, subtitled “Episode of Heartslabyul,” will be exclusively available on Disney+ globally, with new episodes releasing weekly.
What to Expect in Season 1: Episode of Heartslabyul
The first season of “Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation” will focus on the “Episode of Heartslabyul” arc and is confirmed to consist of eight episodes. This arc introduces viewers to Night Raven College, a prestigious magic school, and its Heartslabyul dormitory, inspired by the strict spirit of the Queen of Hearts. The story follows Yuuken Enman, a male high school student from the real world who finds himself lost in Twisted-Wonderland and enrolls at the school. He is joined by the monster Grim, who aspires to be a magician.
The anime’s narrative draws from the popular mobile adventure game, which features characters inspired by classic Disney villains, all designed by Yana Toboso, known for her work on “Black Butler.” Toboso is also credited with the original concept, main scenario, and character designs for the game.
Production Details and Cast
Studios Yumeta Company and Graphinica are handling the animation for “Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation.” The main staff includes Shin Katagai as director and Takahiro Natori as chief director and series composition overseer. Yoichi Kato is responsible for writing the scripts, while Hanaka Nakano and Akane Sato are designing the characters. Takumi Ozawa, who composed the music for the original mobile game, is returning to compose the series’ music. The opening theme song, “Piece of my world,” is performed by Night Ravens.
The voice cast for Season 1 will see the return of actors reprising their roles from the game, including Natsuki Hanae as Riddle Rosehearts, Seiichiro Yamashita as Ace Trappola, Chiaki Kobayashi as Deuce Spade, Ryota Suzuki as Trey Clover, Tatsuyuki Kobayashi as Cater Diamond, Mitsuru Miyamoto as Dire Crowley, and Noriaki Sugiyama as Grim. Yohei Azakami is confirmed to voice Yuuken Enma.
Future Seasons and Game Context
Fans can look forward to more “Twisted-Wonderland” anime content beyond the first season, as three seasons have already been confirmed. These will adapt the manga series, with subsequent seasons titled “Episode of Savanaclaw” and “Episode of Octavinelle.”
The “Disney Twisted-Wonderland” game, developed by Aniplex and Walt Disney Japan, was initially released in Japan on March 18, 2020, and later received an official English localization in North America on January 20, 2022. The game’s unique premise, combining Disney-inspired villains with an academic setting, has garnered a significant following, setting the stage for its highly anticipated anime adaptation.
