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Disney renews anime-inspired sports fantasy “Dragon Striker” for Season 2, set for early 2027
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Disney renews anime-inspired sports fantasy “Dragon Striker” for Season 2, set for early 2027

The second season of Disney+ and Disney XD’s sports-magic series is scheduled to return in early 2027, with new episodes released as the show continues its academy-based quest plot.

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Disney has renewed its anime-inspired sports fantasy series “Dragon Striker” for a second season, The Hollywood Reporter reported on July 2. The network is planning an early-2027 debut for the next batch of episodes on Disney+ and Disney XD, with the announcement being shared during the show’s panel at Anime Expo in Los Angeles.

The series, from Disney Kids & Family, is set in Kal Asterock, an elite school where students train with magical energy called Tama. In the show’s premise, Key, a farm boy with a natural but initially uncontrolled talent, joins a team led by goalkeeper Ssyelle as they try to challenge the school champions while secrets from the past emerge.

Season 2 is described as picking up with the Knights facing broken friendships, buried secrets, and an ancient evil as they fight to reach the Banner’s Helm final. The reporting tied the renewed season to continuing storylines that build from character tensions on the field to larger threats implied by the series’ overall mythology.

Along with the renewal, The Hollywood Reporter listed returning voice cast members and credited the series’ creative and music teams. Akshay Kumar voices Key, Rebecca LaChance plays Ssyelle, Yeukayi Ushe voices Milo, Waylon Jacobs plays Odward, and Evanna Lynch is listed as Ameline.

The composer for “Dragon Striker” is Kevin Penkin, known for other soundtrack work including “Made in Abyss” and “Star Wars: Visions.” The show’s theme song, “Power of the Dragon,” is written and produced by Cash Callaway and performed by Sarah West, while the end credits song “The Very End” is written and performed by Kieran Rhodes. The score was recorded in Japan with an 80-piece orchestra.

The series is produced by La Chouette Compagnie, with the company’s production credits listed in the renewal report. The Hollywood Reporter also described “Dragon Striker” as an anime-inspired program that combines sports with magic elements, a format that Disney has positioned for children and families through its Disney+ and Disney XD brands.

With the renewal now set in motion, Disney’s next steps are tied to releasing Season 2 in early 2027 and promoting the next phase of the academy and tournament storyline. The announcement at Anime Expo suggests Disney is continuing to lean on genre-focused events to reach established anime audiences while maintaining the show’s mainstream platform distribution.

Why It Matters

  • A second season extends Disney’s reach in anime-inspired children’s and family animation across two of its major streaming and cable brands.
  • The early-2027 schedule sets a clear timeline for audiences and helps Disney plan downstream marketing tied to the show’s sports-and-magic tournament arc.
  • By announcing at Anime Expo, Disney is indicating continued investment in event-based promotion for established anime communities while keeping distribution on mainstream platforms.
  • Renewal details about cast and music credits provide continuity for viewers and industry partners tracking production talent and soundtrack work.

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Key Facts

  • Disney renewed the anime-inspired series “Dragon Striker” for a second season.
  • Season 2 is scheduled to debut in early 2027 on Disney+ and Disney XD.
  • The renewal announcement was shared during the show’s panel at Anime Expo in Los Angeles.
  • The show’s setting is Kal Asterock, an elite school where students wield magical energy called Tama.
  • Season 2 centers on the Knights facing broken friendships, buried secrets, and an ancient evil while they work to reach the Banner’s Helm final.
  • The reported voice cast includes Akshay Kumar as Key, Rebecca LaChance as Ssyelle, Yeukayi Ushe as Milo, Waylon Jacobs as Odward, and Evanna Lynch as Ameline.
  • Kevin Penkin is listed as the series composer, with theme song and end credits song credits also provided in the report.
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