Disney XD Sets June Premiere for Fantasy Sports Series 'Dragon Striker'
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Disney XD has released the first trailer for its new animated series 'Dragon Striker', which will premiere all 11 episodes on June 9. The series, a fantasy sports story with Japanese animation influences, will be available on Disney+ and Hulu the following day. It follows a farm boy who discovers a powerful talent at a magical school for elite athletes.
Facts First
- All 11 episodes of 'Dragon Striker' premiere on Disney XD on June 9, with streaming on Disney+ and Hulu starting June 10.
- The series blends European fantasy with Japanese animation, featuring a score by Kevin Penkin recorded with an 80-piece orchestra in Japan.
- The plot follows Key, a farm boy with a 'raging dragon' inside, as he joins a team at the elite Kal Asterock school to challenge the champions.
- A series of character shorts titled 'Dragon Striker: Meet The Players' debuts May 13 on Disney Channel Animation YouTube and Disney+.
- The series is produced by La Chouette Compagnie in association with Disney Television Animation.
What Happened
Disney XD released the first trailer for its new animated series 'Dragon Striker'. The series is set in a world where sports and magic are combined and follows a farm boy named Key who discovers an 'ultrapowerful natural talent' and learns he could be the legendary 'Dragon Striker'. The story takes place at Kal Asterock, an elite school for students with extraordinary abilities, where Key joins goalkeeper Ssyelle on a new team to challenge the school champions. All 11 episodes are scheduled to premiere on Disney XD on June 9, with streaming on Disney+ and Hulu beginning the day after.
Why this Matters to You
If you or your family enjoy animated fantasy or sports stories, a new series with a complete season will be available to watch this summer. The show's blend of European fantasy and Japanese animation influences, along with a score from a composer known for 'Made in Abyss', could offer a distinct visual and musical style. You will have multiple ways to watch, either on the Disney XD cable channel or through popular streaming services like Disney+ and Hulu shortly after.
What's Next
The series will be formally introduced with a series of character shorts titled 'Dragon Striker: Meet The Players', which are set to debut on May 13 on the Disney Channel Animation YouTube channel and Disney+. Following the full season premiere in June, viewer reception will likely determine the show's future. The creative team may develop more stories if the series proves popular.