Heroes: Legend of the Battle Disks

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
ヒーローズ ~バトルディスク伝説~
(Hīrōzu ~Batoru Disuku Densetsu~)
Anime television series
Directed byMasahiro Hosoda
Produced byHiroaki Taneoka, Kosuke Harada
Written byJunki Takegami
Music byTomohisa Ishikawa
StudioAsahi Production
Licensed byMarVista Entertainment
English network
Original run 23 November 2015 9 December 2015
Episodes26

Production

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In 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

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No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleOriginal air date
11"Come Forth! My Disk Monster!"23 November 2015
22"Come To Me! Chiko, The Baby Dragon"23 November 2015
33"I Am Yungel, The Forest Warrior!"24 November 2015
44"Exploration! The Secret Ancient Ruins!"24 November 2015
55"Kick! The Mysterious Giant Monster!"25 November 2015
66"Off I Go, To The Seas Of Zairan!"25 November 2015
77"I Won't Give Up! The Do Or Die Disk Collection!"26 November 2015
88"Help! I'm Still In The Nightmare!"26 November 2015
99"The Memories Hidden In The Ragged Cape"27 November 2015
1010"Who's After The Battle Disks?"27 November 2015
1111"Each And Every Battle! I Swear I Won't Lose!"30 November 2015
1212"Overcoming Adversity! I Will Become A Hero!"30 November 2015
1313"Orbiton Attacks! The Revenge Of Gronor!"1 December 2015
1414"Toward The Entrusted Future! We're Off To Clonia!"1 December 2015
1515"Where Can They Be? The Heroes In The Desert!"2 December 2015
1616"Let's Go! Reveal The Secret Of Clonia!"2 December 2015
1717"Beyond The Legend! Battle In The World Of Myth!"3 December 2015
1818"Showdown! The Clash Of The Duo's Wills!"3 December 2015
1919"A New Power! The Truth Of The Stone Of Light!"4 December 2015
2020"The Heroes' Final Day!"4 December 2015
2121"The Holy One! Protect The Priestess Maya!"7 December 2015
2222"Infiltrating The Mother Ship! Free Priestess Maya!"7 December 2015
2323"Everyone, Head For The Temple!"8 December 2015
2424"Resurrection! The Legendary Red Dragon!"8 December 2015
2525"Clash! The Alma-Packed Final Showdown!"9 December 2015
2626"Take Off! Towards The Cosmic Unknown!"9 December 2015

References

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  1. ^ a b "Marvista Acquires Distribution Rights for Heroes ~Legend of Battle Disks~ Anime". Anime News Network. September 25, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Zahed, Ramin (January 2, 2013). "Asahi Launches Animated Toy-Based 'Heroes' Series". Animation Magazine. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Rosales, Johel (July 8, 2015). "Heroes - Legend of the Battle Disks: Llega a Netflix". ANMTV. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Heroes - Trailer (HBO Family)". Indovision. November 20, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  5. ^ "HEROES: Legend Of The Battle Disks - UK". Magic Box Int. August 23, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Heroes – Legend of the Battle Disks…". ToyToyJac. July 13, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Asahi Production produces new TV animation series". Toy World Magazine. January 7, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  10. ^ Tom, McLean (September 14, 2014). "MIP Junior 2014 Highlights". Animation Magazine. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  11. ^ "Heroes: Legend Of The Battle Disks - eToonz+". e.tv. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  12. ^ Pineda, Rafael (August 31, 2018). "Tubi TV Adds Heroes ~Legend of Battle Disks~ Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
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