Danball Senki W Episode 1
The episode opens not with chaos, but with peace. A title card reveals that two years have passed since the events of the original Danball Senki (the battle against the Innovators and the destruction of the Eternal Gunner).
We are reintroduced to Ban Yamano, our spiky-haired hero, who is now a fifth-grader. He seems to have matured slightly, but his love for LBX battles is as fiery as ever. He is still living in the peaceful town of Kami-machi, where LBX battles have become a normalized, legalized hobby rather than a tool for shadow warfare.
However, the peace is deceptive. Ban is visited by his old ally, Amachi, who comes bearing urgent news: a new global threat is emerging, this time tied to an illegal LBX battle tournament known as the "W Tournament."
The episode quickly shifts tone when a mysterious, sleek, white-and-blue LBX appears in town, controlled by a silent, glasses-wearing boy named Hiro Ōzora. Unlike Ban’s fighting style, which relies on passion and instinct, Hiro fights with cold, mathematical precision. Their first encounter isn’t just a friendly spar—it’s a clash of ideologies.
1. Ban Yamano & Odin
2. Hiro & Ikaros
3. Detector & Dr. Mummy
The original Danball Senki ended with a clear resolution: the bad guys were defeated, and LBX battles became safe. Episode 1 of Danball Senki W masterfully tears that peace down without feeling repetitive.
The episode opens not in the cheerful atmosphere of Ban’s daily life, but in the deserts of Egypt. A private investigator named Jackalhot has tracked down a mysterious, sentient LBX known as "Mizel." The encounter is brief and disastrous; Jackalhot’s LBX, a high-performance model, is effortlessly destroyed by Mizel. The episode establishes immediately that this new antagonist is on a completely different level than anything seen in the previous season.
Meanwhile, in Japan, Ban Yamamoto has become a local celebrity for his victory in the Artemis tournament. He is seen enjoying his summer vacation with his friends—Kazuya, Ami, and Gouda Hanasaki. However, the peace is short-lived. Ban receives a mysterious message on his CCM (the controller device for LBXs) from an unknown sender. Simultaneously, a massive, unexplained blackout hits Tokyo.
Following the signal, Ban encounters a cloaked figure who claims to be an ally of the Innovators' remnants. The stranger reveals that a new threat has emerged, one that seeks the "Eternal Cycler." To protect his friends, Ban engages in a battle, but his skills are pushed to the limit. The episode culminates in a cliffhanger that threatens to destroy Ban’s beloved LBX, the Odin. danball senki w episode 1
Score: 4/5 LBX cores
Danball Senki W Episode 1 does exactly what a sequel premiere should: respects the past, builds a new foundation, and teases a bigger, bolder adventure. Whether you’re a returning LBX master or a curious newcomer, this episode offers enough action, heart, and mystery to keep you clicking “next.”
Watch it for: The slick battle animations and the thrill of seeing the LBX universe expand.
Stay for: The promise of a globe-trotting conspiracy and the return of a certain spiky-haired legend.
What did you think of Hiro’s debut? Drop a comment below—and remember: always keep your LBX tuned and your trigger finger ready. Until next time, battlers!
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Here’s a feature summary for Danball Senki W (also known as LBX: W or Little Battlers eXperience W), Episode 1.
Title: The New Beginning (or localized equivalent: A New World)
Original Air Date: January 18, 2012 (Japan)
The Good:
The “Wait and See”:
No good first episode is complete without a mystery. Right as Hiro celebrates his victory, a cryptic transmission interrupts his LBX’s comms: a distress signal from a familiar face. Van Yamano, the hero of the original series, is in trouble—and he’s not on Earth. Without spoiling too much, the final scene reveals that Danball Senki W is expanding its scope beyond Japan, hinting at a global (and maybe even intercontinental) conspiracy.