Hulu, the streaming giant, premiered an exciting trailer this Monday, providing a captivating preview of the upcoming Dragons of Wonderhatch series. The highly anticipated show, a distinctive fusion of live-action and anime, promises an unparalleled adventure for viewers. Set to debut exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Dragons of Wonderhatch seamlessly blends the “real world” with a fantastical realm inhabited by majestic dragons.
Scheduled to make its debut on Disney+ from December 20th, Dragons of Wonderhatch introduces two protagonists: Nagi, a high school student navigating the complexities of reality, and Tyme, a denizen of a parallel world where the skies echo with the calls of dragons, forming a unique bond between rider and beast.
Sena Nakajima portrays Nagi, while Daiken Okudaira, known for his role in the live-action Insomniacs After School, steps into the character of Tyme. The stellar ensemble includes Yoshito Emmanuelle as Nagi’s confidant, Son, and Mackenyu Arata as the dragonrider Akuta. Rena Tanaka, Masaki Miura, Riko Narumi, and SUMIRE join the live-action cast, each contributing depth to the fantastical narrative.
The anime segment boasts an equally impressive lineup, with Kenjiro Tsuda voicing Gyro, Shunsuke Takeuchi as Gafin, and Yu Shimamura breathing life into Kate, the deputy commander of Akuta’s unit. Kenta Miyake, Jun Fukuyama, and Shimba Tsuchiya round out the cast with their respective roles in the anime segment.
Crafted by the skilled pens of Kyōta Fujimoto, Takamasa Ōe, and Anna Kawahara, Dragons of Wonderhatch is helmed by producers Teruhisa Yamamoto, Hitoshi Itou, and Hideyuki Wakuta. C & I Entertainment, renowned for their work on live-action Rurouni Kenshin and Tokyo Zombie films, spearheads the production, while the anime segment is brought to life by the esteemed Production I.G.
Director Kentarō Hagiwara, dedicating five years to its development, promises an immersive experience with Dragons of Wonderhatch. Takashi Otsuka, recognized for his work on the Precure franchise and One Piece Stampede, takes the reins of the anime segments.
Posuka Demizu, acclaimed for The Promised Neverland manga, contributes to the project with original character designs and concept art, adding an extra layer of allure to this mesmerizing world.
With its compelling blend of live-action and anime, Dragons of Wonderhatch stands as a testament to creative ingenuity, offering audiences an adventure that transcends boundaries and captivates the imagination.
