Disney has been trying to find animated shows that can travel the way anime travels, and this new soccer-fantasy series, "Dragon Striker" is an obvious swing. Soccer already gives the story a global language, while the magical power system gives it the kind of exaggerated sports energy fans usually associate with anime rather than traditional Disney Channel animation. (Source - Collider)
While series like Amphibia, The Owl House, and Gravity Falls don’t have any new animated episodes planned. this fact isn’t stopping Disney from creating wild new animated series to its roster. This year, Disney+ is planning to release the spiritual successor to the Mystery Shack’s misadventures in The Doomies, a new series that is weeks away from introducing its supernatural world. Unfortunately, a major new addition, "Dragon Striker" has recently sparked controversy following a strong start, as a major region has seemingly banned the show from airing.
Dragon Striker debuted on The Disney Channel on June 9th earlier this month, though it appears as though there is one region where the animated soccer series did not. The Middle East has reportedly cancelled the series from airing in its countries for reasons that have yet to be revealed. At present, rumors are circulating that the reasoning behind the ban is a relationship between characters Odward Stonegarden and Casper Ferreiro. While neither Disney nor the Middle East has released official statements on the ban.
Update: Disney Television has confirmed that Dragon Striker will air in the Middle East at a later date, missing its premiere earlier this month. (Source - Comicbook)
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