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1 / 2- 1EP 1
Ban meets a small machine and faces Innovator spies in his home
Mar 2, 2011In 2050, the Artemis tournament determines the best LBX fighter, featuring Yamano Ban, Aoshima Kazuya, and Kawamura Ami. Ban recalls obtaining his robot after a mysterious woman escaped the Innovator base and gave him a case. Inside was an LBX with a Death Lock that kills uncertified users, yet Ban proved certified. Three Innovator spies attacked him using Dequoo LBXs, forcing Ban to activate his machine to defend himself. He defeated the attackers, destroying the entertainment room. His mother returned and permitted him to keep the LBX, provided he cleaned the mess. She then pondered that something big was about to happen, while Ban’s father had disappeared eight years prior when Plane PA027 vanished en route to the Neo Technology Summit.
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Ban learns about the Platinum Capsule and battles the Four Devas to find Gouda Honza.
Mar 9, 2011Ban visits Kitajima Model Shop to share his LBX origin story with Ami, Saki, and Kitajima. Meanwhile, Yagami discovers at the Innovators base that AX-00 protects the Platinum Capsule, which self-destructs if Ban is not the one retrieving it. Uzaki Yuusuke defends the advanced Achilles design to Tiny Orbit’s board and receives a Hunter blueprint. Kitajima offers Ban the Achilles armor for free if he defeats Gouda Honza. Ban and Ami ask Kazu about Gouda, who is one of the Four Devas wielding the Destruction God of Hell. Kazu refuses to reveal Gouda’s location. Ban, Ami, and Ryuu locate the base with Mika’s help and face the other Devas: Riko, Tetsuo, and Ginji. After Ryuu’s Buld is destroyed, Kazu intervenes with Warrior. Ban defeats the three LBXs using Warrior’s magnetic charge, then enters a door to meet Gouda.
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Ban and friends battle Gouda's Hakai-O to secure the Achilles frame.
Mar 16, 2011Gouda returns the Achilles frame to Ban, explaining he hid it from dangerous groups. He then challenges Ban, Kazu, and Ami to a 3-on-1 battle against his Hakai-O, also known as the Destruction God of Hell. Kunoichi is customized for speed, while Warrior and Achilles are customized for short-distance shooting. The trio attempts hit-and-run tactics, but Hakai-O uses his Gaou Cannon to create a smokescreen and crushes Warrior. Kazu realizes the cannon causes temporary offline periods due to power usage. After the third attack, he informs Ban and Ami. On the fourth attack, Ban grabs Warrior's gun, destroys the Gaou Cannon, and knocks Hakai-O out of commission. Gouda honors his word, allowing them to keep the frame. Meanwhile, at Innovators headquarters, Yagami assures his team not to worry about the completed Achilles. He devises a plan to destroy it in an LBX battle by creating a new dangerous LBX to handle the task.
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Ban and Ami confront Kazu, who has been manipulated by the Innovators to battle Achilles with the LBX Egypt.
Mar 16, 2011At Blue Cat coffee shop, men discuss using Achilles for a secret mission while wondering if Ban is ready. Ban rushes to school after a sleepless night and agrees to battle Ami at Kitajima's, but they first check on Kazu regarding his destroyed LBX. Ryu falsely claims credit for defeating Gouda, earning hero worship that backfires when he cannot deliver. Meanwhile, Yagami completes a new LBX at the Innovators base and dispatches agents to target Achilles. Kazu, at a mall, is sold the LBX Egypt by an agent who hypnotizes him to destroy Achilles. Kazu challenges Ban, and the battle begins in a desert setting created by a D-cube. Achilles struggles in the sand until V-Mode activates, allowing Ban to lose control but enabling Achilles to defeat Egypt and break Kazu's hypnosis. The agents retreat, and the trio returns to Kitajima's, who provides Kazu with a customized Gladiator LBX.
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Dr. Kaido hires an assassin to kill Prime Minister Zaizen Sousuke using a new LBX.
Mar 23, 2011Dr. Kaido employs a skilled hitman and a specialized LBX named Assassin to eliminate Prime Minister Zaizen Sousuke. Hizami at Blue Cats coffee receives a directive to use children with white LBXs to stop the plot, providing them with a new LBX called Hunter. He recruits Uzaki Takuya to fetch Ban, Ami, and Kazu from Kitajima's. Hizami reveals the true mission to prevent the assassination, promising Kazu the Hunter for free if they help. Kazu struggles with long-range accuracy during practice but agrees to join after Ban emphasizes the importance of fun and duty. The group prepares to depart, but Hizami receives news that Zaizen Sousuke's induction parade has been moved up, forcing them to leave immediately with insufficient time to stop the attack.
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Kazu and Hunter engage a sniper while Ban and Ami investigate the parade route.
Apr 6, 2011The team reaches the parade route where Prime Minister Zaizen will appear. Kazu adjusts Hunter’s sniper rifle while Ban and Ami scout the area. They discover a glass building in the center and infiltrate it, encountering the three Dequoo members from episode 1. Achilles and Kunoichi distract the enemies while Kazu and Hunter ascend to eliminate Assassin, only to find a dummy. Ban and Ami then spot another building with a helipad containing the real Assassin. Kazu fires three shots to distract the sniper, allowing Ban and Ami to reach the target and defeat him. The assassin triggers a self-destruct and escapes. Upon reuniting with Takuya, Ban questions why they were assigned this mission. Takuya reveals the shocking truth that Ban’s father is still alive.
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Takuya reveals plane secrets while Ban investigates Angel Star and meets Kirishima
Apr 13, 2011Takuya returns the children to Blue Cats, disclosing that the crew, excluding Professor Yamano, joined the Innovators five years prior to develop the Eternal Cycler energy source. Yamano concealed the plans in a Platinum Capsule after fearing weaponization. Ban questions Takuya and Hizami about his father’s location but receives no answers. While Ban and Kazu depart, Ami remains to investigate. Yagamai confronts Doctor Kaidō regarding the Assassin incident, and Kunoichi’s recording reveals Yamano is held at Angel Star. Ryuu identifies Angel Star as Kamiya Craft, Japan’s largest weapon manufacturer, though he suspects innocence. The trio enters the facility using Achilles to force the door, evading Dequoo R LBX units. They navigate air ducts until encountering the Inbit security LBX. Inside, they meet Heiji Kirishima, who lost his LBX battle box licensing to Tiny Orbit and now works for Kamiya Craft to revive his business.
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Ban and friends face Kirishima's tractor in the secret factory
Apr 20, 2011Ban, Ami, and Kazu encounter Inbit in the air ducts, realizing he is an AI LBX when he refuses to follow. Achilles and Kunoichi distract Inbit while Achilles removes his camera lenses, securing victory for Ban’s team. Kamiya observes this and devises a new plan, ordering Dequoo R to keep Ban occupied while he retrieves Kirishima. After Yagami plants a false location for Professor Yamano, Kamiya convinces Kirishima that Tiny Orbit sent Achilles to steal confidential data, promising him company funds if he destroys Achilles. Ban and his friends discover a hidden elevator leading to the lowest floor, where they are trapped in a secret manufacturing plant. Kirishima emerges controlling the deadly tractor The Steel Monster Ijitesu, forcing the group to deploy their LBXs. He strikes Achilles, loosening his controls, and aims to run him over to reclaim his company.
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The Steel Monster Ijiteus
Apr 27, 2011Achilles evades a heavily armored Steel Monster while Takuya and Hazami track the battle at Angel Star. Hunter blinds the enemy with a cloth, revealing its camera as a weak point. Kirishima switches to manual view to slow the machine, allowing a mysterious silver LBX to distract it. Hunter targets a crate above the monster, crushing it and freeing Kirishima. Ban learns via loudspeaker that Professor Yamano has been removed and must win Angrivisdas for answers. Hazami and Gouda emerge from an escape hatch, guiding Ban, Ami, and Kazu to safety at Blue Cats. The group returns to find they have no idea where the professor is being held.
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Mysterious transfer student Jin Kaidō arrives and challenges Ban’s group in the underground LBX tournament.
May 4, 2011Ryuu alerts his class to an incoming exchange student, who arrives via jet fighter and introduces himself as Jin Kaidō. Ignoring Ryuu’s questions about LBX, Jin joins Ban, Ami, and Kazu at Blue Cats, where Hazami explains the unsanctioned Angrivisdas tournament offers entry to Artemis for the winner. Takuya shows them the underground arena, revealing Jin easily defeating opponents while the crowd hopes his The Emperor unit fails. Later, Kitijima trains Ban’s team for a week to improve their speed with a customized Gladiator, eventually allowing Ban to win. Kitijima rewards Ban with a Sigma D chip designed to boost LBX speed. As the group prepares to leave, the Four Devas appear at the shop entrance, ordering them to visit Gouda without accepting refusal.
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Ban confronts Innovators agents and faces Sendou Daiki in LBX battles before Angrivisdas tournament
May 11, 2011Ban and his friends are ambushed by Innovators agents who tease information about his father's location. Ban agrees to a 3-on-1 battle against Dequoo's agents, learning his finishing move Lightning Lance to defeat them. The agents retreat, and the group recalls Gouda's warning about the Innovators. At an arcade, Gouda loses an LBX match to Sendou Daiki and his LBX Joker. Daiki claims Gouda's territory only if he defeats Ban first. Ban fights Daiki but relies too heavily on Lightning Lance, allowing Daiki to use Joker's speed and create clones. The Emperor intervenes, suggesting they settle their rivalry at Angrivisdas. Gouda provides Ban with a list of competitors. Ban, Ami, and Kazu devise strategies at Kitijima's. At Angrivisdas, legendary fighter Lex announces unlimited regulation matches. Ban discovers his opponent is Hazami, and the tournament begins with his first match.
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The Battlefield of Darkness: Angrivisdas
May 18, 2011Ban fights Head Hunter Gatoh and his Buld, initially dodging Gatoh’s rocket launcher attacks. Following Kazu’s advice to control the pace, Ban charges the Buld, but Gatoh uses a stun grenade and an axe with hidden gunpowder to sever Achilles’ right arm. Achilles loses the limb but recovers his sword after the Buld is eliminated. Ban blocks a missile launch, mastering Sword Cyclone, which allows Achilles to win and advance to the semifinals. Kazu, Ami, and Jin also secure victories. In the quarterfinals, Kazu and Daiki advance, setting up a semifinal match between Daiki and Ban. Ami attempts to strike Emperor in the legs, but Jin dodges and defeats Kunoichi with a single blow.
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Ban battles Daiki's three clones using Achilles and V-Mode to reach the finals.
May 25, 2011During the semifinal against Daiki, Ban uses Achilles equipped with Haki-O's arm. Daiki deploys three Joker units, overwhelming Ban despite his attempts to counterbalance. Achilles enters V-Mode, boosting power but losing control to an AI pattern. A mysterious man in the stands with the white LBX Pandora sends a code, allowing Ban to regain control. Although power drops below 10%, Ban recalls The Emperor's strategy and destroys all three Jokers with a Lightning Lance, advancing to the finals. Takuya recognizes the man, who vanishes. Gouda repairs Achilles' arm but warns Ban. In the other semi-final, The Emperor defeats Kazu with a swift strike. The final match is set: Ban will face Jin for the right to represent Angrivisdas at Artmeis.
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Jin and Ban engage in a high-stakes battle where victory determines the location of Professor Yamano.
Jun 1, 2011Ami suspects Jin is the Innovators spy. Jin and Ban prepare for their final LBX match, with Jin promising the coordinates to Professor Yamano if Ban wins. Ban attacks aggressively, but The Emperor dodges most strikes. Ban uses Lightning Lance to draw an aerial attack, then activates Achilles V-Mode. Although Ban believes he inflicted significant damage, The Emperor only sustains 20% harm. Jin reveals his true power, changing his eyes to blood red and increasing his speed beyond Ban's reaction time. He uses Impact Kaiser to bury Achilles, but Ban digs out and blocks subsequent attacks. Jin accelerates his command speed until The Emperor's control chip burns out. Ban and Achilles win. Jin provides coordinates 579–934. The group returns to Blue Cats, where Lex identifies the location as Kaidō Yoshimitsu's mansion. Takuya notes Yoshimitsu heads the Innovators. A mysterious woman named Rina, Professor Yamano's assistant, reappears, offering mansion data in exchange for partnership.
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Lex reveals past with Yamano as Seekers decrypt Kaido data for mansion infiltration
Jun 8, 2011Rina provides information on Kaidō's mansion, prompting Lex to guide the group to a familiar location with new significance. Despite Gouda’s hesitation, Takuya insists on using all available bases. During the transit, Lex discloses that he, Rina, and Takuya formerly served as assistants to Professor Yamano within the Tiny Orbit R&D team. He explains that five years prior, the Innovators abducted Rina, Yamano, and himself, though only Lex escaped after Yamano attempted to flee following the discovery of the Eternal Cycler’s true purpose. The group arrives at Tokio SIA, where Lex leads them via a secret elevator to The Seekers, an anti-terrorist organization beneath the mall. There, they learn that the Four Devas, Mika, and Ryuu have also joined. The Seekers decrypt the mansion data and organize three infiltration teams to rescue Professor Yamano, while other Devas remain in reserve.
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The Seekers infiltrate the Kaidō estate to rescue Professor Yamano from Yoshimitsu.
Jun 15, 2011Rina reveals a secret passage to the Kaidō yard, allowing the Seekers to split into three-person teams. Lex, Rina, and Takuya proceed to the control center to unlock the main door while other groups wait. Ban, Kazu, and Ami are spotted by security but escape capture by rolling down stairs into Jin’s bedroom. Jin challenges Ban to a rematch using his new LBX, the Emperor Mark 2. Both fighters use their finishers and are temporarily knocked unconscious. After leaving the room, the group reaches the location where Professor Yamano is supposedly held. Van calls for his father, but Yoshimitsu appears instead. He proposes a 3-on-1 battle against his LBX, promising to release Professor Yamano if they win. Yoshimitsu defeats the group with ease.
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Yoshimitsu's Capture and the Hidden Decoder Secret Revealed
Jun 22, 2011Yoshimitsu captures Ban’s allies and Professor Yamano, who is angry at Lex for returning. Takuya attempts to take Yoshimitsu hostage, but Rina betrays him to save her sisters, needing Yoshimitsu’s approval for a medical procedure. Yamano reveals the Platinum Capsule decoder is hidden in the Artemis Tournament, requiring both parts to function. Yamano triggers explosives to allow the group to escape, then leaves for other business. Van returns home and reveals his father is alive, prompting his mother to share how she learned of Yamano’s survival years ago. Ban vows to win the Artemis Tournament. The episode concludes with Yoshimitsu in a strange lab, downloading a program into a mysterious young man.
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Ban and friends train for Artemis while Jin transfers and Yuuya Haibara appears
Jun 29, 2011With one month remaining before Artemis, Ban, Kazu, and Ami enter the tournament to prevent the Innovators from acquiring the Metanus GX. After Blue Cats coffee closes, they relocate training to Kitajima's and Gouda's hideout, practicing frequently to refine their LBX battle skills and maintenance. At school, Jin announces his transfer to another institution, while Yoshimitsu continues experiments on a mysterious young man in a secret lab. One week before the event, Lex instructs Ban to meet at a secret location to learn the Super Plasma Burst finisher, intended for top-class fighters. Gouda joins as Lex's partner, forming two Seekers teams. On the tournament day, the group arrives at Artemis Stadium alongside Ryuu and familiar faces like Daiki and Jin. They encounter the mysterious boy, who follows Jin until he reveals his name is Yuuya Haibara. The episode concludes with the start of the opening ceremonies.
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Jin and Rex Clash in Block A Semifinals as Yuuya’s Past Emerges
Jul 6, 2011Artemis Block A begins with sixteen teams across five groups. Lex teams with Gouda against Jim and Emperor M2. Jin dominates early matches, leading his team to a semifinal clash with Lex and Gouda. Jin attempts an Impact Kasier, but G-Rex blocks it. Gouda attacks Emperor M2, yet Jin evades all strikes. Lex damages Emperor M2, but it counters, destroying Hakai-O. Lex hesitates to finish Emperor M2, allowing Jin to win. Lex later confirms a plan is unfolding. Meanwhile, Takuya confronts Yuuya, revealing his past at Angrivisdas and seeking revenge against Yoshimitsu for their father’s death. Yuuya refuses to use Tiny Corp for vengeance but suggests alternative methods. Jin advances to the Battle Royal after winning Block A. Block B starts with Masked J and Masquerade J competing solo. Masquerade J shows agility, stabbing opponents to reach the quarterfinals. Ban recognizes Masked J’s familiar appearance.
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Masked J defeats Shou while C-Block rivals John and Paul clash with Ban’s team.
Jul 13, 2011The B Block Finals commence as Masked J faces Shou Kanzaki and his Gladiator, who defeated opponents in under a minute. Though Shou initially dominates, Masked J dodges and defeats Gladiator with Storm Sword, advising Shou to improve his defense. Meanwhile, C-block contestants Ban, Kazu, and Ami meet North American champions John and Paul, who ignore Ban’s greeting until Asia Area Champion Morigami Keita intervenes. Keita, alongside Nakabayashi Reina and Kunoshita Kouji, exchanges LBX specifications with Ban’s group. The C-block matches begin with John and Paul’s Orteha and Titan, leading to Ban’s team advancing through quarter and semi-finals. In the C-Block final, Ban’s team faces Keita’s crew. After initial head-to-head battles, Hunter falls into a trap, causing Achilles and Kunoichi to sustain damage while attempting a rescue.
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Ban defeats Warrior with Super Plasma Burst as Yujin advances to finals
Jul 20, 2011After Hunter and Kunoichi escape using a smokescreen, Keita’s group is flanked in the Industrial Zone. A trap eliminates Buld and Amazonese, leaving Hunter to face Keita. Keita’s Trident attack eliminates Hunter, Kunoichi, and Achilles, leaving Ban against Warrior. Despite a damaged leg, Warrior holds an advantage until Ban absorbs attacks and unleashes his new Super Plasma Burst to win. Keita’s team congratulates Ban, showing sportsmanship. While Ban’s group repairs their LBXs, D Block begins. Daiki advances easily to the finals. Meanwhile, solo entrant Yujin, a disciple of Otacross who fights as OtaRed, also reaches the finals. Daiki scoffs at Yujin’s justice motif, confident his Joker Mk 2 will secure an easy victory before the Battle Royale starts.
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Yuuya Haibara's Mysterious Path to the Block F Finals
Jul 27, 2011Daiki faces Yujin in the Block D Finals, where Yujin persuades him to switch from a 3-on-01 advantage to a one-on-one match. Following this, the Block F tournament begins. Yuuya Haibara, a player with seemingly limited skills, advances to the finals despite unimpressive victories. Jin and Ban observe that Yuuya appears to be conducting a series of tests rather than fighting seriously, a suspicion confirmed as he progresses. His lack of communication adds to the unsettling nature of his performance. As Yuuya moves forward, a 30-minute intermission is scheduled, allowing the five finalists to prepare their LBX units for the upcoming battle royale.
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The finals erupt into a chaotic battle royal as alliances shift and unexpected betrayals unfold.
Aug 3, 2011The final round begins with an intense battle royal where Ban and Jin initially target each other. Yujin’s interference forces Ban to reconsider his strategy as the five finalists clash. Yujin and Yuuya attack The Emperor Mk 2, while Masquerade J fights Achilles. A file is secretly transferred to Achilles with a warning. The Innovators activate a special mode in Yuuya’s control suit, which overrides his brain and causes him to rampage. Yuuya destroys Masquerade J and Bibinbird X, eliminating both from the competition. Realizing Yuuya is in danger, Ban and Jin set aside their rivalry to team up. The Emperor Mk 2 creates a smokescreen, allowing Achilles to use his Lightning Lance finisher to eliminate Judge and free Yuuya from the suit’s control. Yuuya collapses, halting the competition for medical attention. Ban questions Jin about his connection to Yuuya, but Jin refuses to answer and declares their final battle must proceed.
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Achilles Falls as Innovators Steal Platinum Capsule During Artemis Finale Chaos
Aug 10, 2011In the Artemis finals, Emperor Mk 2 and Achilles clash, with the Emperor initially dominating until Achilles stabs him. Despite winning, Achilles is destroyed when the revived Emperor Mk 2 self-destructs while holding him. Jin loses control of his machine during the attack. Following the destruction, power is cut, forcing evacuation. Innovator LBXs infiltrate the building, stealing the Platinum Capsule and Metanus GX. Yagami discovers the Innovators' red team caused the blackout and killed the guards protecting Metanus GX. He confronts Kaidō, who declares him unnecessary. As Yagami leaves, a mysterious cloaked man enters and stuns Kaidō.
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- How many episodes does Danball Senki have?
- Danball Senki has 44 episodes.
- When did Danball Senki come out?
- Danball Senki came out in 2011.
- Which studio made Danball Senki?
- Danball Senki was produced by TV Tokyo.
- Who directed Danball Senki?
- Danball Senki was directed by Naohito Takahashi.
- Is Danball Senki finished?
- Current status of Danball Senki: Finished.