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Heroes: Legend of the Battle Disks (ヒーローズ ～バトルディスク伝説～, Hīrōzu ~Batoru Disuku Densetsu~) is an anime series based on a toy line by the Spain-based company Magic Box Int. Toys.[1] It was originally set to launch in the winter of 2013.[2] In Latin America, the series began streaming on Netflix on July 15, 2015.[3] An English version of the show began airing November 23, 2015 on HBO Family Asia.[4]
| Heroes: Legend of the Battle Disks | |
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| ヒーローズ ～バトルディスク伝説～ (Hīrōzu ~Batoru Disuku Densetsu~) | |
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| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Masahiro Hosoda |
| Produced by | Hiroaki Taneoka, Kosuke Harada |
| Written by | Junki Takegami |
| Music by | Tomohisa Ishikawa |
| Studio | Asahi Production |
| Licensed by | MarVista Entertainment |
| English network | |
| Original run | 23 November 2015 – 9 December 2015 |
| Episodes | 26 |
Production
editIn February 2011, Spanish toy manufacturer Magic Box Int. launched a line of collectible toys called Heroes: Legend of the Battle Disks in Europe.[5][6][7]
In January 2013, Magic Box, in partnership with the Japanese studio Asahi Production, announced an anime adaptation set for broadcast in winter 2013.[2] At the time, the series was expected to air in at least 28 markets, with the overall franchise expected to generate $370 million USD in revenue.[8][9]
In September 2014, MarVista Entertainment acquired the global distribution rights to the series and debuted it at MIP Junior the following month.[1] There it was revealed that the show would be directed by Masahiro Hosoda (Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, Digimon Fusion), written by Junki Takegami (Naruto Shippuden the Movie, Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger) with character designs by Yoshihiro Nagamori (Bakugan, Beyblade), and available in 26 episodes x half-hour or 52 x thirteen minute formats.[10] The show began airing in Latin America, South Africa and South East Asia in late 2015.[3][4][11] The series officially debuted in the United States through Tubi TV on August 28, 2018.[12]
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Come Forth! My Disk Monster!" | 23 November 2015 |
| 2 | 2 | "Come To Me! Chiko, The Baby Dragon" | 23 November 2015 |
| 3 | 3 | "I Am Yungel, The Forest Warrior!" | 24 November 2015 |
| 4 | 4 | "Exploration! The Secret Ancient Ruins!" | 24 November 2015 |
| 5 | 5 | "Kick! The Mysterious Giant Monster!" | 25 November 2015 |
| 6 | 6 | "Off I Go, To The Seas Of Zairan!" | 25 November 2015 |
| 7 | 7 | "I Won't Give Up! The Do Or Die Disk Collection!" | 26 November 2015 |
| 8 | 8 | "Help! I'm Still In The Nightmare!" | 26 November 2015 |
| 9 | 9 | "The Memories Hidden In The Ragged Cape" | 27 November 2015 |
| 10 | 10 | "Who's After The Battle Disks?" | 27 November 2015 |
| 11 | 11 | "Each And Every Battle! I Swear I Won't Lose!" | 30 November 2015 |
| 12 | 12 | "Overcoming Adversity! I Will Become A Hero!" | 30 November 2015 |
| 13 | 13 | "Orbiton Attacks! The Revenge Of Gronor!" | 1 December 2015 |
| 14 | 14 | "Toward The Entrusted Future! We're Off To Clonia!" | 1 December 2015 |
| 15 | 15 | "Where Can They Be? The Heroes In The Desert!" | 2 December 2015 |
| 16 | 16 | "Let's Go! Reveal The Secret Of Clonia!" | 2 December 2015 |
| 17 | 17 | "Beyond The Legend! Battle In The World Of Myth!" | 3 December 2015 |
| 18 | 18 | "Showdown! The Clash Of The Duo's Wills!" | 3 December 2015 |
| 19 | 19 | "A New Power! The Truth Of The Stone Of Light!" | 4 December 2015 |
| 20 | 20 | "The Heroes' Final Day!" | 4 December 2015 |
| 21 | 21 | "The Holy One! Protect The Priestess Maya!" | 7 December 2015 |
| 22 | 22 | "Infiltrating The Mother Ship! Free Priestess Maya!" | 7 December 2015 |
| 23 | 23 | "Everyone, Head For The Temple!" | 8 December 2015 |
| 24 | 24 | "Resurrection! The Legendary Red Dragon!" | 8 December 2015 |
| 25 | 25 | "Clash! The Alma-Packed Final Showdown!" | 9 December 2015 |
| 26 | 26 | "Take Off! Towards The Cosmic Unknown!" | 9 December 2015 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Marvista Acquires Distribution Rights for Heroes ~Legend of Battle Disks~ Anime". Anime News Network. September 25, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ^ a b Zahed, Ramin (January 2, 2013). "Asahi Launches Animated Toy-Based 'Heroes' Series". Animation Magazine. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
- ^ a b Rosales, Johel (July 8, 2015). "Heroes - Legend of the Battle Disks: Llega a Netflix". ANMTV. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ a b "Heroes - Trailer (HBO Family)". Indovision. November 20, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "HEROES: Legend Of The Battle Disks - UK". Magic Box Int. August 23, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Héroes. Legend of the Battle Disks. Juego de cartas coleccionables". Mangaes. February 9, 2011. Archived from the original on September 14, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Heroes – Legend of the Battle Disks…". ToyToyJac. July 13, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Asahi Production produces new TV animation series 'HEROES～Legend of Battle Disks～' for global market". Asahi Production. January 7, 2013. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Asahi Production produces new TV animation series". Toy World Magazine. January 7, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ Tom, McLean (September 14, 2014). "MIP Junior 2014 Highlights". Animation Magazine. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ^ "Heroes: Legend Of The Battle Disks - eToonz+". e.tv. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael (August 31, 2018). "Tubi TV Adds Heroes ~Legend of Battle Disks~ Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
External links
edit- Official website (Franchise portal)
- Official website (Animated series)
- Asahi Production page
- HBO Family Asia
- Heroes: Legend of the Battle Disks (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia