For fans of Level-5’s cult classic mecha franchise, few titles evoke as much nostalgia as Danball Senki (known as LBX: Little Battlers eXperience in the West). Following the massive success of the first season, anticipation was sky-high for its direct sequel. Danball Senki W Episode 1—titled "Arata naru Tabidachi" (A New Journey)—premiered as the gateway to a larger, more explosive world. But does this episode successfully reboot the stakes, introduce new characters, and recapture the magic of the original?
Let’s break down the plot, character introductions, action sequences, and the long-term implications of this pivotal first episode. danball senki w episode 1
If you grew up customizing plastic model kits and dreaming of them coming to life in tactical combat, Danball Senki (or LBX) was your paradise. The original series gave us a tight blend of friendship, conspiracy, and high-stakes miniature robot battles. So when Danball Senki W was announced, the bar was set sky-high. For fans of Level-5’s cult classic mecha franchise,
Does the first episode live up to the hype? Short answer: Yes, but with a twist. The English dub (titled LBX: Little Battlers eXperience
As of 2025, Danball Senki W is available on:
The English dub (titled LBX: Little Battlers eXperience W) is harder to find but exists on DVD collections from Dentsu Entertainment USA.