,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]
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]
No. overall | No. in series | Title | Original air date |
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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 |
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