Back in 2012, before Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir became the CGI sensation we know today, French animators Toei Animation (the legendary studio behind Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z ) produced a 2D animated promotional video to pitch the series.
The result was stunning. The art style was pure early 2010s anime—think Shugo Chara! meets Persona . The PV has since become legendary, not just for its beauty, but for its drastically different tone. miraculous ladybug pv
The Miraculous Ladybug That Never Was: Diving into the Lost “PV” Animation Back in 2012, before Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug
Do you wish the anime version had been picked up, or do you prefer the current series? Let me know in the comments below! Stay spotted, everyone. 🐞🐈⬛ meets Persona
The Miraculous Ladybug PV is a beautiful ghost. While I love our CGI Marinette and Adrien, the raw, edgy energy of the PV holds a special place in fandom history. It is proof that even superheroes have to evolve to find their true form.