Blending European fantasy with Japanese animation influences, a brand new series, Dragon Striker, follows an underdog hero’s journey, brought to life through high-stakes battles, visually stunning action and expansive mythology. Plus, a series of shorts introducing audiences to the world of Dragon Striker begins rolling out May 13 on Disney+, Disney XD and Disney Channel Animation YouTube, but you can check out the official trailer and synopsis right now, below.
Synopsis:
In a world where sports and magic combine, farm boy Key discovers his ultrapowerful natural talent and learns he could be the legendary Dragon Striker. Set at Kal Asterock, an elite school for students who possess extraordinary abilities, Key joins goalkeeper Ssyelle on a scrappy new team to challenge the school champions. As he struggles with the raging dragon inside him and Ssyelle fights to hold her team together, they learn dark secrets of the past and uncover an ancient evil.
All 11 episodes of Dragon Striker premiere June 9 on Disney XD at 5:00pm and will stream next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
— Kari Lane