Netflix has been quietly spoiling anime fans lately, and I am not complaining. Just when you think you know what kind of fantasy anime the platform will throw at you next, along comes “The Ribbon Hero” with a giant monster, a magical ribbon and a princess who is much more interested in saving people than waiting around for her kingdom to be restored. It is colorful, strange, sweet and, at times, gloriously over the top. And honestly, that is part of the fun.

Studio OUTLINE's reimaigining of Osamu Tezuka's 'The Princess Knight' is a kick-ass anime film whose heart makes up for its whimsically off the rails final act.

Netflix has been quietly spoiling anime fans lately, and I am not complaining. Just when you think you know what kind of fantasy anime the platform will throw at you next, along…