"Dragon Striker" is an epic sports fantasy series. It takes place in a European fantasy setting, drawing inspiration from Japanese animation styles.
The series stars Akshay Kumar as Key, Rebecca LaChance as Ssyelle, Yeukayi Ushe as Milo, Waylon Jacobs as Odward and Evanna Lynch ("Harry Potter") as Ameline.
"Dragon Striker" follows farm boy Key in a world where sports and magic combine. Key "discovers his ultrapowerful natural talent and learns he could be the legendary Dragon Striker."
When he goes to "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."
In addition to the Japanese animation influences, the score was recorded in Japan with an 80-piece orchestra. Kevin Penkin ("Star Wars: Visions") is the series composer. The theme song, "Power of the Dragon," was written and produced by Cash Callaway and performed by Sarah West. The end credits song, "The Very End," was written and performed by Kieran Rhodes.
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.
All 11 episodes premiere June 9 on Disney XD. The marathon kicks off at 5:00 p.m. EDT/PDT and will stream next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
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