Lightsaber Warriors

Lightsaber Warriors (ライトセーバーウォーリアーズ) is a Japanese anime series produced by Production I.G and directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi. It is influenced and inspired by several works, like Star Wars.

Plot

The story takes place in 2087 in Tokyo. A typical 15-year old boy named Hidenobu Kawabuchi visits the local toy store and accidentally buys a sword with a blade filled with pure energy called "Lightsaber" and calls it Hakujin. Hidenobu gets recruited by the group of Lightsaber-wielding heroes from around the world called the International Peace Agency (IPA) and fights hostile alien forces that threaten the whole world.

Main Characters

Hidenobu Kawabuchi (川淵秀信) - A 15-year old boy who carries a white Lightsaber called Hakujin. He is brave, smart and sometimes reckless when it comes to protecting his friends, family and other people.

Takayuki Aoyama (青山隆之) - The 42-year old leader of the International Peace Agency who wields a purple Lightsaber called Violet.

Nigel Jones (ナイジェル・ジョーンズ) - A 35-year old gentleman who hails from England and wields a lavender Lightsaber called the Blue Lion. He serves as the team's strategic genius and a brilliant tactician who seems to enjoy English tea and biscuits.

Mamiko Kashiwagi (柏木麻美子) - A 15-year old girl who later becomes Hidenobu's classmate and love interest. She wields a pink Lightsaber called Pink Mammoth.

Kyle Bradley (カイル・ブラッドリー) - A 26-year old member of the group who comes from Texas and wields a green Lightsaber called Little Cowboy. His dream is to become a rock star and takes care of his cattle during his free time.

Sam Trafford (サム・トラッフォード) - A 19-year old who comes from Canada and wields a sky-bue Lightsaber called Sky Maple. He has a hidden love for video games and hockey and enjoys eating pancakes or waffles with maple syrup.

Yukari Matsubara (松原友加里) - A 15-year old girl who is one of Hidenobu's best friends and wields a yellow Lightsaber called Centipede. She spends her free time watching TV or going to the movies with her friends.

Atsushi Sugimoto (杉本敦司) - A 32-year old man who is short-tempered and wields a red Lightsaber called Scarlet Anger. He sometimes goes with Hidenobu to a local fast food restaurant and shows his hatred for cold weather.

Hiroaki Kawabuchi (川淵宏明) - Hidenobu's 14-year old brother who wields an orange Lightsaber called Lightning. In Episode 9, he activated his Lightsaber and helped his brother complete his mission and convinced by Aoyama to keep it as a token of his bravery.

Japanese Dub

English Dub

Hidenobu Kawabuchi: Yuri Lowenthal

Takayuki Aoyama: Richard Epcar

Nigel Jones: Simon Templeman

Mamiko Kashiwagi: Tara Strong

Kyle Bradley: Steve Blum

Sam Trafford: Scott Menville

Yukari Matsubara: Hynden Walch

Atsushi Sugimoto: Andrew Kishino

Hiroaki Kawabuchi: Greg Ellis