Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime Nominated for North American TV Critics' Awards
Disney Twisted-Wonderland anime has been nominated for the North American TV Critics' Awards. This nomination is seen as another indication of the international interest the anime series has garnered. In the same category, live-action productions such as Drops of God and Last Samurai Standing are also on the nominee list.
Brought to life by Yana Toboso's (Black Butler) character designs, Disney Twisted-Wonderland is the anime adaptation of a popular mobile game originally released in Japan in 2020 and globally in 2022. Produced in collaboration between Aniplex and Disney, the anime premiered on Disney+ in 2025 and quickly gained a large fan base. The game's dark academy setting, reimagined fairy tale characters, and musical elements have also bolstered the anime's success.
The North American TV Critics' Awards is a relatively new organization that rewards quality in the television world. This nomination is a concrete sign that the anime genre is beginning to be taken seriously by mainstream American critics. In recent years, productions such as Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen have also received nominations from similar awards, and even won in some categories.
Disney's investments in the anime field are once again drawing attention with this nomination. Alongside Twisted-Wonderland, the company continues its presence in the anime world with projects such as Star Wars: Visions and Battle of the Superfans. The nomination is also interpreted as a promising sign for a possible second season or spin-off projects for the series.
The award ceremony is expected to take place in the fall of 2026. When the winners are announced, we will see more clearly what this nomination means for Twisted-Wonderland fans and the anime community at large. For now, congratulations are in order for Yana Toboso and the Aniplex team on this achievement.
