🪞Disney Twisted-Wonderland (2025) – From Villainous Academy to Anime Magic: Cast, Plot, Release Date, Review & Where to Watch ✨

What happens when Disney’s most iconic villains are reimagined in an anime-inspired world? Enter Disney Twisted-Wonderland (ディズニー ツイステッドワンダーランド), a mobile game created by Aniplex and Walt Disney Japan, with story and character designs from Yana Toboso (the brilliant mind behind Black Butler).

Launched in Japan in 2020 and officially localized into English in January 2022, this game has become a sensation thanks to its striking character designs, thrilling story arcs, and immersive gacha gameplay. And now, in October 2025, Twisted-Wonderland makes an even bigger leap—with a highly anticipated anime adaptation streaming on Disney+.

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Disney villains ran a magical academy… this is your answer.

🎮 Twisted-Wonderland Gameplay – Lessons, Tests & Villains

At its heart, Twisted-Wonderland is a “Villains Academy ADV (adventure game)”. The core gameplay combines:

• 📖 Stories – Rich, chapter-based narratives where you follow the protagonist Yuu and their misadventures.

• 📚 Lessons – A training system that helps level up characters.

• ⚔️ Tests & Exams – Strategy battles where you build powerful teams and compete for rewards.

Like many anime-inspired mobile games, it runs on a gacha system, where players spend Magic Gems to summon new characters—each representing different dormitories inspired by Disney villains.

A fun extra? The Guest Room system, introduced in 2022, lets players decorate their own space and invite their favorite characters over.

🏰 The Story So Far – Villains, Overblots & Magic

The story begins with Yuu, a player-chosen protagonist who is mysteriously summoned to the magical Night Raven College. Taken in by Headmaster Crowley and joined by the mischievous fire-breathing cat Grim, Yuu must survive among the school’s powerful students—all inspired by Disney villains.

The narrative is divided into Books (story arcs), each tied to a specific dormitory:

• Prologue: Welcome to the Villains’ World – Yuu arrives, meets Grim, and witnesses the terrifying “Overblot” for the first time.

• Book 1: The Rose-Red Tyrant 🌹 – Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Riddle Rosehearts’ harsh rule at Heartslabyul leads to chaos and his eventual Overblot.

• Book 2: The Usurper from the Wilds 🦁 – At Savanaclaw, Leona Kingscholar’s arrogance spirals out of control during a magical tournament.

• Book 3: The Merchant from the Depths 🌊 – In Octavinelle, Azul Ashengrotto’s cunning contracts trap unsuspecting students.

• Book 4: Schemer of the Scalding Sands 🏜️ – The Scarabia dorm faces tension between Kalim and Jamil, inspired by Aladdin.

• Book 5: A Beautiful Tyrant 👑 – Pomefiore’s Vil Schoenheit pushes students toward perfection in a Vocal & Dance Championship.

• Book 6: Keeper of the Underworld 💀 – Secrets unravel as STYX kidnaps students, with Idia Shroud stepping into the spotlight.

• Book 7: Ruler of the Abyss 🐉 – Diasomnia’s Malleus Draconia confronts loss, power, and destiny in the most emotional arc yet.

Each book reveals how “Overblots”—caused by consuming too much dark magic—turn Disney-inspired dorm leaders into monstrous versions of themselves. It’s a dark, emotional twist on the familiar Disney legacy.

📺 Twisted-Wonderland Anime (2025) – Disney+ Adaptation

Fans’ dreams are finally coming true: Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation arrives on Disney+ starting October 29, 2025.

✅ Key Details:

• 🎬 Studios: Yumeta Company & Graphinica

• 🎥 Director: Shin Katagai

• ✍️ Chief Director & Scripts: Takahiro Natori & Yoichi Kato

• 🎨 Character Designers: Hanaka Nakano & Akane Satō

• 🎶 Music: Takumi Ozawa (returning from the game)

• 📺 Format: 3 Seasons adapting the manga & game arcs

With three planned seasons, fans can expect adaptations of the game’s main storylines, including the Overblots, the unforgettable dorm leaders, and Yuu’s ongoing quest to return home.

🖤 Why Fans Love Twisted-Wonderland

• 🎨 Stunning Character Designs – Yana Toboso’s artistry gives classic Disney villains a bold, bishounen anime makeover.

• 📖 Deep Lore & Storytelling – Each dorm arc adds layers to the world, mixing Disney inspirations with dark fantasy.

• 🎮 Interactive Experience – A gacha game with strategy battles and character bonding makes players feel part of the academy.

• 🎬 Upcoming Anime – With Disney’s backing, the anime has the potential to become a global hit, bridging anime and Western Disney fans.

As one fan perfectly put it: “It’s like Hogwarts—but if Maleficent, Scar, and Ursula ran the school.”

🌟 Final Thoughts

Disney Twisted-Wonderland is more than just a game—it’s a phenomenon. From its humble beginnings as a mobile adventure to a full-scale Disney+ anime adaptation in 2025, it has captured the hearts of fans worldwide.

If you’re a Disney lover, an anime fan, or just someone who enjoys a dark magical academy tale, this is the story to watch.

👉 Mark your calendars: October 29, 2025 – Night Raven College opens its doors in anime form. Are you ready to step into the world of villains?