LBX: Little Battlers eXperience · Episode 9: The Steel Monster, Ijitheus
The Steel Monster, Ijitheus
2011-04-2725 min
1Meeting With a Small Machine2011-03-0225 minHumanity had invented fortified cardboard in the year 2046.The fortified cardboard had revolutionized the world market. It also served a greater purpose for reviving the cancelled distribution of the miniature hobby, Little Battlers Experience (LBXs). 3 years later,the story focuses on Ban Yamano who was LBX battling alongside his best friends, Kazuya Aoshima and Ami Kawamura in the 2050 LBXs World Tournament,Artemis .The episode goes back in time before the event, when Ban was on his way to the Kitajima Model Shop.There, he saw a rare, unscheduled released armor frame kit, Achilles. Despite…
2The Lost Achilles2011-03-0925 minAfter a recap of the first episode's events, Ban wakes up in his room and looks at AX-00 and a flashback occurs to when the mysterious woman gave him the suitcase. He then is seen eating breakfast and, expecting his mom to disapprove of his new LBX, he was surprised when she said that he was allowed to keep it so long as he becomes "strong" and doesn't lose to anyone. Ban then goes to the Kitajima Model Shop and is surprised that the store's owner, Kojirou, has never seen a model like AX-00 before. After conversing about how Ban got his hands on the model, the episode switches to the…
3Hell’s Destroyer2011-03-1625 minBan is challenged by Gouda to an LBX battle. In order to make it "fair", Gouda lets him use the Achilles armor and confidently tells Ami and Kazu that they can battle against him as well as a handicap. Seeing that they have no other choice, Ban accepts his challenge in order to protect Achilles. It is also revealed that Gouda is doing this under someone else's bequest. While the trio are preparing for the battle against Gouda, they decide to use a hit-and-run strategy against Hakai-O since it specializes in close quarters combat. The plan seems to work for a little while, until Gouda shows…
4The Cursed Golden Knights2011-03-1625 minThe episode begins with Takuya Uzaki and Ren Hiyama talking about AX-00 being equipped with Achilles and being under Ban's ownership and about the Innovators. The next scene shows Ban running in order to join Ami on the way to school. As they enter their classroom, they hear Ryuu bragging about his new LBX, Buld Kai, and about him beating Gouda. While they could have said that he was lying, Ban and Ami decide to play along, with Mika commenting on Ryuu being a lying braggart. As karma would have it, one of their fellow students requested for Ryuu to take back an LBX that Gouda stole. Ryuu…
5The Dark Assassin2011-03-2325 minThe episode begins with a display of Kamiya Craft's newest LBX, Assassin, and its sniping capabilities. Yoshimitsu Kaidou, Tougorou Kamiya, and Muneto Sawamura are all pleased by the results of the small exhibition. They expect Jackal, the assassin, to perform his task without any trouble and kill the Prime Minister. Elsewhere, Takuya and Ren converse about the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Sousuke Zaisen. They decide to ask Ban, Ami, and Kazu for their assistance. Before they talk about the details of the mission, Kazu is given a new LBX, Hunter, sparking a glimmer of interest in…
6Showdown: Sniper vs. Sniper2011-04-0625 minAlthough initially overwhelmed with the idea of finding an assassin in a large crowd of people, Kazu, Ami, and Ban review the plan for finding the fiend with Takuya in a van. The latter tells them that Seeker already has agents in the field. Thus, the trio search around by foot and with their LBXs, trying to figure out where would be an ideal sniping position. After carefully examining the options in such a crowded place, Ban realizes that it is probably for an assassin to snipe through a glass building. Thus, he and his friends approach the building that Jackal is in, only to find Deqoos…
7My Name is Innovator2011-04-1325 minThis episode begins wn the professor is kidnapped by the Innovators and the Innovators announce a fake news that the professor is dead.With a flashback 5 years ago; Professor Yamano and Rina were in an airplane that was supposed to be flying to the Neo Technology Summit. Back to the present,in Blue Cats Coffee,Takuya announce to Ban,Ami and Kazu,that the professor is not dead. The Innovator capture Professor Junichirou for his intelligence to make the Eternal Cycler. Eternal Cycler is a machine that gives Infinite energy to machines. If Eternal Cycler falls to the wrong hands, it can lead to…8The Great Labyrinth, Angel Star2011-04-2025 min9The Steel Monster, Ijitheus2011-04-2725 min10Mysterious Transfer Student, Jin Kaidou2011-05-0425 min
11The Magician in the Box2011-05-1125 min
12The Dark Battlefield, Angra Visdas2011-05-1825 min
13Joker, Attack of the Devil Clones2011-05-2525 min
14Finals, The Emperor2011-06-0125 min
15The Power to Save The World2011-06-0825 min16Infiltrate Black Fortress2011-06-1525 min
17Reunion of Fate2011-06-2225 min
18The Opening of Artemis2011-06-2925 min
19Clash, Jin and Lex2011-07-0625 min
20The Dramatic Tournament2011-07-1325 min
21Explosive! Super Plasma Burst2011-07-2025 min
22The Mysterious Player, Haibara Yuuya2011-07-2725 min
23Decisive Battle, Battle Royale2011-08-0325 min
24The Shocking Last Battle2011-08-1025 min
25The Start of a New Battle2011-08-1725 min
26The Flash LBX, Pandora2011-08-2425 min
27Awaken! A New Machine2011-08-3125 min
28Odin’s Sortie2011-09-0725 min
29The Legendary Super Hacker, Otacross2011-09-1425 min
30Break Through! The God Gate2011-09-2125 min
31Aim For Akihabara Kingdom2011-09-2825 min
32The Opening of Akihabara Kingdom2011-10-1225 min
33Gouda VS. Sendou2011-10-1925 min
34Clash! Ban VS. Jin2011-10-2625 min
35Shock, The Sun God Apollo Kaiser2011-11-0225 min
36Humanity’s Hope, Eternal Cycler2011-11-0925 min37Fort Tank Bardoma2011-11-1625 min
38When the Seekers Revive2011-11-2325 min
39Stand Up, Ban2011-11-3025 min
40Exposed Ambition2011-12-0725 min
41When the Devil Ascends2011-12-1425 min42The All-at-Stake Final Mission2011-12-2125 min43The Great Battle in the Sky2012-01-0425 min
44Those Who Change the World2012-01-1125 min
2The Lost Achilles2011-03-0925 minAfter a recap of the first episode's events, Ban wakes up in his room and looks at AX-00 and a flashback occurs to when the mysterious woman gave him the suitcase. He then is seen eating breakfast and, expecting his mom to disapprove of his new LBX, he was surprised when she said that he was allowed to keep it so long as he becomes "strong" and doesn't lose to anyone. Ban then goes to the Kitajima Model Shop and is surprised that the store's owner, Kojirou, has never seen a model like AX-00 before. After conversing about how Ban got his hands on the model, the episode switches to the…3Hell’s Destroyer2011-03-1625 minBan is challenged by Gouda to an LBX battle. In order to make it "fair", Gouda lets him use the Achilles armor and confidently tells Ami and Kazu that they can battle against him as well as a handicap. Seeing that they have no other choice, Ban accepts his challenge in order to protect Achilles. It is also revealed that Gouda is doing this under someone else's bequest. While the trio are preparing for the battle against Gouda, they decide to use a hit-and-run strategy against Hakai-O since it specializes in close quarters combat. The plan seems to work for a little while, until Gouda shows…4The Cursed Golden Knights2011-03-1625 minThe episode begins with Takuya Uzaki and Ren Hiyama talking about AX-00 being equipped with Achilles and being under Ban's ownership and about the Innovators. The next scene shows Ban running in order to join Ami on the way to school. As they enter their classroom, they hear Ryuu bragging about his new LBX, Buld Kai, and about him beating Gouda. While they could have said that he was lying, Ban and Ami decide to play along, with Mika commenting on Ryuu being a lying braggart. As karma would have it, one of their fellow students requested for Ryuu to take back an LBX that Gouda stole. Ryuu…5The Dark Assassin2011-03-2325 minThe episode begins with a display of Kamiya Craft's newest LBX, Assassin, and its sniping capabilities. Yoshimitsu Kaidou, Tougorou Kamiya, and Muneto Sawamura are all pleased by the results of the small exhibition. They expect Jackal, the assassin, to perform his task without any trouble and kill the Prime Minister. Elsewhere, Takuya and Ren converse about the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Sousuke Zaisen. They decide to ask Ban, Ami, and Kazu for their assistance. Before they talk about the details of the mission, Kazu is given a new LBX, Hunter, sparking a glimmer of interest in…6Showdown: Sniper vs. Sniper2011-04-0625 minAlthough initially overwhelmed with the idea of finding an assassin in a large crowd of people, Kazu, Ami, and Ban review the plan for finding the fiend with Takuya in a van. The latter tells them that Seeker already has agents in the field. Thus, the trio search around by foot and with their LBXs, trying to figure out where would be an ideal sniping position. After carefully examining the options in such a crowded place, Ban realizes that it is probably for an assassin to snipe through a glass building. Thus, he and his friends approach the building that Jackal is in, only to find Deqoos…7My Name is Innovator2011-04-1325 minThis episode begins wn the professor is kidnapped by the Innovators and the Innovators announce a fake news that the professor is dead.With a flashback 5 years ago; Professor Yamano and Rina were in an airplane that was supposed to be flying to the Neo Technology Summit. Back to the present,in Blue Cats Coffee,Takuya announce to Ban,Ami and Kazu,that the professor is not dead. The Innovator capture Professor Junichirou for his intelligence to make the Eternal Cycler. Eternal Cycler is a machine that gives Infinite energy to machines. If Eternal Cycler falls to the wrong hands, it can lead to…8The Great Labyrinth, Angel Star2011-04-2025 min9The Steel Monster, Ijitheus2011-04-2725 min10Mysterious Transfer Student, Jin Kaidou2011-05-0425 min11The Magician in the Box2011-05-1125 min12The Dark Battlefield, Angra Visdas2011-05-1825 min13Joker, Attack of the Devil Clones2011-05-2525 min14Finals, The Emperor2011-06-0125 min15The Power to Save The World2011-06-0825 min16Infiltrate Black Fortress2011-06-1525 min17Reunion of Fate2011-06-2225 min18The Opening of Artemis2011-06-2925 min19Clash, Jin and Lex2011-07-0625 min20The Dramatic Tournament2011-07-1325 min21Explosive! Super Plasma Burst2011-07-2025 min22The Mysterious Player, Haibara Yuuya2011-07-2725 min23Decisive Battle, Battle Royale2011-08-0325 min24The Shocking Last Battle2011-08-1025 min25The Start of a New Battle2011-08-1725 min26The Flash LBX, Pandora2011-08-2425 min27Awaken! A New Machine2011-08-3125 min28Odin’s Sortie2011-09-0725 min29The Legendary Super Hacker, Otacross2011-09-1425 min30Break Through! The God Gate2011-09-2125 min31Aim For Akihabara Kingdom2011-09-2825 min32The Opening of Akihabara Kingdom2011-10-1225 min33Gouda VS. Sendou2011-10-1925 min34Clash! Ban VS. Jin2011-10-2625 min35Shock, The Sun God Apollo Kaiser2011-11-0225 min36Humanity’s Hope, Eternal Cycler2011-11-0925 min37Fort Tank Bardoma2011-11-1625 min38When the Seekers Revive2011-11-2325 min39Stand Up, Ban2011-11-3025 min40Exposed Ambition2011-12-0725 min41When the Devil Ascends2011-12-1425 min42The All-at-Stake Final Mission2011-12-2125 min43The Great Battle in the Sky2012-01-0425 min44Those Who Change the World2012-01-1125 min
LBX: Little Battlers eXperience★ 68%Synopsis
In 2046, a revolutionary 80% shock-absorbing reinforced cardboard has been developed, rapidly transforming the world's exports. The reinforced cardboard would soon become the battleground for a popular children's hobby called "LBX" (Little Battler eXperience). Four years later, a boy named Yamano Ban who loves to play with LBX (although without a mecha himself) is given a case containing the model AX-00 by a mysterious woman. He is told that he now holds the hopes and despairs of mankind in his hands.
Characters & Voice Actors
Kazuya AoshimaMain
Daisuke NamikawaJP
Ami KawamuraMain
Marina InoueJP
Daiki SendouMain
Anri KatsuJP
Ban YamanoMain
Megumi KubotaJP
Hanzou GoudaMain
Yuuki HayashiJP
Jin KaidouMain
Hisafumi OdaJP
Shouko ManoSupporting
Akemi OkamuraJP
Kousuke KamiyaSupporting
Kiyotaka FurushimaJP
Eiji YagamiSupporting
Takanori HoshinoJP
Junichirou YamanoSupporting
Fuminori KomatsuJP
OtayellowSupporting
Tsuguo MogamiJP
Takuya UzakiSupporting
Yuuichi NakamuraJP
Staff
Hiroyuki NishimuraCharacter Design
Hiroyuki NishimuraAnimation Director (OP1, OP2, ED1, ED2, eps 1, 6, 18, 44)
Hiroyuki NishimuraChief Animation Director
Naohito TakahashiDirector
Naohito TakahashiStoryboard (OP1, ED1, ED2, ep 1)
Akihiro HinoOriginal Creator
Atsuhiro TomiokaSeries Composition
Atsuhiro TomiokaScript (eps 2, 11, 15, 19)
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