Tenkai Knights

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Tenkai Knights

show's logo and main character Bravenwolf
展開騎士
(Tenkai Kishi)
Genre Action, Adventure
Anime television series
Directed by Mitsuru Hongo
Produced by Tsutomu Mori
Written by Jin Kanada
Music by MONACA
Studio Bones
Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment
Licensed by Spin Master
English network Cartoon Network
Original run August 24, 2013 – ongoing
Episodes 52 (Japan)
26 (International)
Related works

Tenkai Knights (展開騎士 Tenkai Kishi, Deployment Knights) is a 2013 Canadian-Japanese anime series, produced by Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions (ShoPro) and Spin Master,[1] animated by Bones and Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment. Initial reports, according to Anime News Network, indicated the series was being animated by Bones, according to an entry on Studio Wanpack's Blog back in May 2013, although it has been since removed.[2] While the series was broadcast on Cartoon Network in the United States in August 2013, there is no word as to when the series will air in Japan.[1]

Plot

Eons ago, a cube–like peaceful planet named Quarton, populated by shape–shifting living bricks called Tenkai, was ravaged by a war between two opposite factions: the Corekai and the Corrupted led by the ruthless warlord Vilius who desired to obtain the source of Tenkai Energy for his own purposes. However, the only ones who were strong enough to defeat him were the Tenkai Knights: Bravenwolf, Tributon, Valorn and Lydendor. Facing defeat, Vilius unleashed the mighty Tenkai Dragon, who was later defeated by the four Knights and its fragments were scattered across the planet. These heroes were never seen again, but the Corrupted have returned more powerful than ever.

Now on planet Earth in the year 2034, four humans named Guren, Ceylan, Toxsa, and Chooki are chosen to become the new generation of Tenkai Knights and prevent Vilius to take control of both Quarton and Earth.

Toys

The Tenkai Knights toy line is produced by Spin Master under the Ionix brand of construction bricks. Spin Master refers to Ionix as the next generation of construction, with "Bricks that shapeshift." Their line of products include bricks that look very similar to traditional construction bricks, but actually shapeshift and unfold into unique mini-figures.

To date, Ionix shapeshifting bricks fall into the following categories:

  • Mini-figure Bricks – 2x4 stud bricks that unfold into humanoid, 4 legged, and winged mini-figures.
  • Titan Bricks – Larger format bricks that unfold into larger central hubs from which a variety of articulated toys can be constructed.
  • Action Bricks – Standard sized bricks that shapeshift into projectile toys.
  • Power Bricks – Standard sized bricks that shapeshift and unlock electrically powered features, such as light projection.
  • Weapon Bricks – Standard sized bricks that unfold to reveal hidden decorative elements.

Characters

Tenkai Knights

  • Guren Nash and Bravenwolf
Voiced by: Johnny Yong Bosch
Guren is the main protagonist and leader of the new generations of Tenkai Knights. He has a knack for leadership (though he still has to grow into the role) and doesn't have fear even before more difficult things. He is described as always having a positive attitude. He can transform into Bravenwolf, the leader of the original Tenkai Knights. He describes himself as "Tenkai Power". As Bravenwolf, he is armed with a sword and shield. He is the first to unlock Titan mode, enlarging to twice his normal size and capable of releasing energy slashes.
  • Ceylan Jones and Tributon
Voiced by: Todd Haberkorn
Ceylan is friendly, goofy, outgoing and a big practical joker. When not goofing off, however, he can be surprisingly cautious. He can transform into Tributon. He describes himself as "Tenkai Speed". As Tributon, he is armed with a crossbow blaster and a shield. He is the second to unlock Titan mode, enlarging to twice his normal size and using a long bow blaster to shoot energy.
  • Chooki Mason and Lydendor
Voiced by: Bryce Papenbrook
Chooki has a calm disposition. He is the best athlete of the team and always looks forward to a challenge. He can transform into Lydendor. He describes himself as "Tenkai Agility". As Lydendor, he is armed with a short blade that he can wield in melee combat or cause the blade to shoot out on a chain to use it as a flail, and a shield that has three curved blades that he can throw and have it return to him. He is the third to unlock Titan mode, enlarging to twice his normal size and his shield resembles a large shuriken which he uses offensively and defensively.
  • Toxsa Dalton and Valorn
Voiced by: Ben Diskin
Though Toxsa's a year younger than his teammates, he is at least as smart as them and thus in the same grade. He is something of a tech geek. He enjoys playing video games and tinkering with digital equipment when not helping out at his family's diner. He is quirky, short-tempered and is more comfortable with computers than with people. He can transform into Valorn. He describes himself as "Tenkai Strength" and also claimed to be the physically strongest of the Knights. As Valorn, he is armed with a spear that can fire green energy charges or a green energy beam from the end as well as a shield. He is the fourth and last to unlock Titan mode, enlarging to twice his normal size and gaining a sword like polearm that can split open to release large energy blasts.

Corekai

  • Beag
Voiced by: Kyle Hebert
Beag is the commander of the Corekai. He is often confused by the otherworldly comments the young Tenkai Knights make due to him not knowing they aren't the original Tenkai Knights. He seems to have a case of hero worship, but is fairly intelligent. He and two of his allies joined the Tenkai Knights in Robofusion, granting them the ability to use both the Protojet and the Air Lancer Jet at the same time.
  • Corekai Soldiers
The Corekai Soldiers are foot soldiers who work for Beag.

Corrupted

  • Vilius
Voiced by: Crispin Freeman
The main antagonist of the series. Vilius used to be a Tenkai Knight, but his energy became negative and turned against his former teammates. From then, he leads the Corrupted Army as their warlord to obtain Tenkai Energy and awakening the Tenkai Dragon. He is a very intelligent leader, and a deadly warrior armed with a trident. He can use Robofusion with the foot soldiers to turn into the Xenoship, and can also assume Titan mode. Although he has been defeated by Bravenwolf, he still manages to come back to life and makes plans to also invade Earth.
  • Granox
Voiced by: Steven J. Blum
Granox is a powerful henchman who works under Vilius. His armor seems based on a rhino's armor, and he is armed with a halberd or axe on a pole with a shield. He is usually fairly calm, and seeks to utilize his opponents' weaknesses.
  • Slyger
Voiced by: Crispin Freeman
Slyger is another powerful henchman who works under Vilius. He is armed with two claws and may be based off a tiger. He is sneaky and cunning, but he is also conceited and cowardly.
  • Gen Kurai and Dromus
Voiced by: Yuri Lowenthal
Gen is a mysterious new student who transfers to Guren's school. He secretly works under Vilius and can transform into Dromus, an evil Tenkai Knight who bears a strong resemblance to Bravenwolf except with grey & black armor with a scar on the left eye of his chest plate.
  • Beni and Venetta
Voiced by: Nika Futterman
Beni is a pink haired girl who is an accomplice to Gen. She can transform into Venetta, an evil Tenkai Knight with armor that resembles a spider. She is also the first female Tenkai Knight.
  • Corrupted Soldiers
The Corrupted Soldiers are foot soldiers who work for Vilius.

Corrupted Beasts

The Corrupted Beasts are a group of Quarton creatures that are in the services of the Corrupted.

  • Hos – The Hos are bull-like Mech Beasts that serve as the ground force for the Corrupted.
  • Sho – The Sho are flying dragon-like Mech Beasts that serve as the air force for the Corrupted.
  • War Stallion – The War Stallions are horse-like Mech Beasts the serve as another ground force for the Corrupted.

Guardians

  • Boreas
Voiced by: Steven J. Blum
Boreas is the guardian of the portal between Earth and Quarton that is hidden under the basement of Mr. White's shop.
  • Eurus
Voiced by: Kyle Hebert
A Quarton guardian that is helping Gen and Beni (in their forms of Dromus and Venetta) find the Black Key. He feels that Boreas has upset the balance of Tenkai Energy.

Other Characters

  • Mr. White
Voiced by: Brian Beacock
Mr. White is the owner of the Shop of Wonders about which he admits that it is not very successful since it didn't have any customer for one month. In his shop's basement, he also protects the portal to planet Quarton alongside his partner Boreas and tries to train the Tenkai Knights.
  • Mr. Nash
Voiced by: Steven J. Blum
Mr. Nash is Guren's father who is a businessman.
  • Teacher
Voiced by: Colleen O'Shaughnessey
She is Guren, Ceylan and Gen's unnamed history teacher.
  • Wakamei Dalton
Voiced by: Kate Higgins
Wakamei is Toxsa's older sister. She also works as a waitress at her family's diner. In Extreme Titan, she learns about his secret and pretends that what he's been doing is part of a video game.
  • Mrs. Dalton
Voiced by: Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
Mrs. Dalton is Wakamei and Toxsa's mother. She owns a family diner with her husband.
  • Mr. Dalton
Mr. Dalton is Wakamei and Toxsa's father. He works as a chef at a family diner that he and his wife owns.

Techniques

Robofusion

  • Protojet – The Protojet uses Bravenwolf's sword for the nose cone, and it has a powerful attack called "Phoenix Attack".
  • Air Lancer Jet – The Air Lancer Jet is mostly yellow and uses Valorn's spear as the nose cone, and it can shoot a powerful blast of electricity called "Tenkai Thunder Cannon".
  • Xenoship – The Xenoship is Vilius's robofusion, he fuses his core brick with the other members of the Corrupted to make powerful air ship that once defeated the Tenkai Knights.
  • Sickle Ship – The Sickle Ship is Granox & Slyger's Robofusion with a Corrupted soldier and a Sho. It has a powerful attack called "Dark Raven Attack".

Titan Mode

Titan Mode is a powered-up version of a regular Tenkai Knight and can only be activated by the Tenkai Knights and certain members of the Corrupted.

Titan Fusion

Titan Fusion is when two members of the Tenkai Knights robofuse in titan mode.

Episodes list

Tenkai Knights consists of 52 episodes.

No. English dub title/Original translated title
Original Japanese title		 Japanese airdate English airdate
1 "Two Worlds"  April 05, 2014August 24, 2013
Guren Nash moves to Bandom City with his father, a very busy man, who often has to move to other cities due to his work. At his new school, he is peeved by his new classmate Ceylan Jones. After school they enter into talks and even call them dudes and go through the city. They stop at the mysterious "Shop of Wonders" owned by Mr. White, which didn't have customers for one month. The owner shows them two mysterious items, one of them Guren turns into a robot. Mr. White gives them the robots free of charge. In his room Guren wants to come behind the mystery of the robot, but isn't successful. While sleeping he has a dream, where Vilius and Bravenwolf fight each other and Bravenwolf is defeated. In school he tells Ceylan about this dream and finds out that Ceylan had the same dream. After school they return to the shop, but Mr. White appears to be not there. While searching for him in the basement, they notice that their robots are shining and a big robot begins moving and chases them into a mysterious machine. Guren awakes on Quarton and is now in the armor of Bravenwolf. He can't believe that but his armor's built-in Artificial Intelligence guides him to search Ceylan, who now have become Tributon. They are attacked by an army who serves Vilius. After they get their weapons they defeat the army. At the same time Vilius hears about the return of his enemies, and commands his servants to defeat and capture them. While fleeing another army attack, Guren and Ceylan got outside into the daylight, but the army still follows them. They are defeated by another allied army, who recognizes them as the legendary Tenkai Knights. After that Guren and Ceylan are thrown back to Earth. 
2 "Tenkai Dragon Cube"  TBAAugust 31, 2013
After their first trip to Quarton, Mr. White and The Guardian fill them in on Quarton's history. Ceylan refuses to return to Quarton, but Guren insists they've been summoned to protect both worlds from destruction. During a visit to the museum, the two boys see an ancient stone tablet that later turns into a key in front of them. After this event, they are summoned to go back to Quarton, where they meet Granox and Slyger, two of Vilius' most powerful warriors, while Lydendor and Valorn join the fight, getting the first Dragon Cube. 
3 "The Rising Fire"  TBASeptember 7, 2013
Guren and Ceylan track down and meet Chooki and Toxsa, the two other Earth boys who possess cores and became Tenkai Knights on Quarton! Their friendship gets off to a bumpy start, but in the end, they all agree on working together to achieve victory after finding the third Dragon Cube. 
4 "The Power of Four"  TBASeptember 14, 2013
The boys are starting come together as a team as they learn more about Quarton. While on Quarton - in search of the next Dragon cube - the boys discover that they can combine their Tenkai Knights to become something more powerful, the Prodojet. Back on Earth, the guys learn that someone stole the Key from the museum, possibly for Vilius. 
5 "Vilius Revealed"  TBASeptember 21, 2013
As the four heroes gain confidence after having gain another cube of the Tenkai Dragon, Vilius decides to make his epic presence felt. The Guardian warns the four about the danger of being over-confident, but the boys aren't really listening. 
6 "The Tenkai Kid"  TBASeptember 28, 2013
The boys asked Mr. White who manages the Earth side of the portal, an intriguing thrift store, for some Quarton help, but he says he'll only help them if they agree to help him in the store. Believing in Mr. White's procedure, Guren unlonks his Titan Mode for the first time. 
7 "Tributon Extreme"  TBAOctober 5, 2013
A mysterious new student arrives in Brandom City while on Quarton, Tributon fights to achieve Tenkai Titan mode. In the end, the Tenkai Knights face the appearance of Dromus, an evil clone of Bravenwolf who takes the fourth Dragon Cube with him. 
8 "Chooki's Mojo"  TBAOctober 12, 2013
Chooki has always been good at sports, school, and, well, everything. But in order to save Toxsa, Chooki gets himself jinxed and becomes clumsy and unable to do what he's best at. The four travel back to Quarton, where Chooki unlocks his Titan Mode while overcoming the jinx. 
9 "Valley of Secrets"  TBAOctober 19, 2013
Commander Beag sacrifices himself to save the Tenkai Knights from falling down, causing them to develop a new Robofusion. They soon find out Beag is trapped in the Valley of Secrets and go to rescue him. They also find the fifth and last Dragon Cube inside the Valley. 
10 "Toxsa 2.0"  TBAOctober 26, 2013
Jealous of his teammates all being able to achieve Titan Mode, Toxsa travels to Quarton to train in secret. Meanwhile, Vilius sends out an attack and Toxsa is captured. The other Tenkai knights travel to Quarton to save Toxsa. After realizing he needs his friends, he goes Titan and forces Vilius' forces to retreat. 
11 "Two Sides to Every Coin"  TBANovember 2, 2013
On Earth, Guren receives Gen's advice about "choosing the side he wants". Meanwhile, the Corekai decide to infiltrate into the Dark Fortress to find the last Dragon Cube. But Dromus is equipped with a Core Corrupter to make the Corekai evil. Remembering Gen's advice, the Knights are able to turn their allies back to their old selves, causing Dromus to retreat. The heroes finally get all Dragon Cubes. Back on Earth, Guren's computer receives a message telling he is one of the "keys" that awake the Tenkai Dragon. 
12 "Dragon's Key"  TBANovember 9, 2013
The gang splits into two groups, Guren and Chooki try to find a clue about the White Dragon Key. They find a sign which takes them to another and another (at one of these signs they spot Gen). They finally arrive at the Key and have to go through booby traps. Guren finally gets through and takes the key. Meanwhile Toxsa and Ceylan are fighting such a hard battle they have to go Titan mode. They seem to be holding the Corrupted off but more keep coming. Suddenly Dromus shows up in the end and says that everything is going according to his plan. 
13 "Vilius Unleashed"  TBANovember 16, 2013
Following the battle located in the Dragon's Nest, Guren and Chooki travel to Quarton with Boreas the five Cubes are combined into one giant cube that can be only opened with the Dragon Key, awakening the Tenkai Dragon. However, Dromus captures it in a trap and transports it to the Corrupted headquarters. During the fight, Guren reveals his human identity to Vilius before destroying him. In the aftermath, Vilius revives and swears to conquer Quarton and Earth. 
14 "Lost Key"  TBANovember 23, 2013
Vilius has kidnapped the Tenkai Dragon and Guren tires to figure out their next move. On Earth, a stranger returns to Benham City. 
15 "Tenkai Rogue"  TBANovember 30, 2013
Beni and Gen scheme on Earth for a way to distract Guren from the other boys. On Quarton, a new villain named Venetta is revealed. 
16 "Oh No, I Didn't"  TBADecember 7, 2013
Ceylan's self-doubt leads him to wonder what skills he brings to the team. Is he the best Tenkai Knight he can be? 
17 "Robofusion!"  TBAJanuary 4, 2014
On Earth, Mr. White takes the boys fishing. Everybody catches a fish, except Chooki. He takes this pretty bad and wants to keep trying until he catches one. Meanwhile on Quarton, Vilius and the Corrupted can finally withdraw the Tenkai Dragon's energy. Granox, Slyger, a corrupted soldier, and a Sho can robofuse as well. At the same time, Boreas and the other Corekai mention that the balance of Tenkai Energy is unbalanced. 
18 "The Key to Evil"  TBAJanuary 11, 2014
Beni tricks the Knights to travel to Quarton into a trap. Another Guardian named Urius appears to be helping her and Gen to keep balance because Boreas is helping the Knights. The Knights on Quarton have to battle evil clones of themselves created by Eurus. Meanwhile on Earth, Gen begins to get suspicions of Mr. White. The Knights unlock Titan Fusion and Bravenwolf and Tributon destroy the clones. Beni is surprised that they won and realizes she shouldn't under-estimate them. Dromus and Eurus talk about how to use the Tenkai Knight's Titan Fusion to find the Black Key. 
19 "Extreme Titan"  TBAJanuary 18, 2014
Wakamei starts to wonder where Toxsa has been spending all his time. She follows him to Mr. White's shop to discover his secret. Meanwhile, the Corekai and the Corrupted clash in a mine to obtain a tablet that is located there. 
20 "Double Crossed"  TBAJanuary 25, 2014
Ceylan has a run-in with Gen. When on Quarton, the Tenkai Knights do battle against some of Dromus' experiments. Meanwhile, Vilius furthers his plans to absorb the Tenkai Dragon's Tenkai Energy. At the same time, the Guardians meet to discuss the recent events. 
21 "Checkmate"  TBAFebruary 1, 2014
TBA 
22 "Dromus Betrayed"  TBAFebruary 8, 2014
TBA 
23 "Vilius on the Go"  TBAFebruary 15, 2014
TBA 
24 "The Dark Unlock"  TBAFebruary 22, 2014
TBA 
25 "Guardians Unite"  TBAMarch 1, 2014
TBA 

Tenkai Knights: Origins

Tenkai Knights: Origins is a web series that acts as a prequel to Tenkai Knights. Each webisode tells the story of how Vilius betrayed the Guardians and his fellow knights to become the evil leader of the Corrupted Army.

No. Title Release date (on YouTube)
1 "Tenkai Five" September 19, 2013 (2013-09-19)
TBA 
2 "Off Balance" September 24, 2013 (2013-09-24)
TBA 
3 "The Best" October 2, 2013 (2013-10-02)
TBA 
4 "Corrupted!" October 9, 2013 (2013-10-09)
Vilius' lust for Tenkai Energy reaches the tipping point and consumes him! Dismissed by the Guardians, Vilius lashes out and begins his attack on his former allies! His new ability to absorb the Tenkai Energy of others proves to be a serious threat to the Corekai. 
5 "Shifting the Griffin" October 17, 2013 (2013-10-17)
Vilius has unleashed a horde of Corrupted Troopers! Luckily, the Tenkai Knights came to the battle ready to rumble with a BlasTank and a Volt Jet! Will Vilius get burned, or does he have more tricks up his sleeve...? 
6 "BlasTank Corruption!" October 25, 2013 (2013-10-25)
Vilius keeps shapeshifting the Corekai's equipment into wicked alternate configurations! But Lydendor isn't going to be stopped by an enormous missile firing War Stallion... is he? 
7 "Guardian's Danger" October 29, 2013 (2013-10-29)
The Knights are holding back the Corrupted Army's attack... for now. Valorn starts heading to the Guardians Chambers to rescue them, but the tower defenses are still active! Can he make it through and save the Guardians? 
8 "Clash of the Tenkai!" December 11, 2013 (2013-12-11)
The Knights reach the Guardians' chambers just in time to face Vilius, but is his power now too much for the Knights to handle? 
9 "Titan Revealed" December 11, 2013 (2013-12-11)
The Knights have almost gotten Guardian Boreas to safety, but Vilius isn't about to stop now… watch as he shapeshifts into his most powerful form yet! 
10 "Tenkai United" December 16, 2013 (2013-12-16)
The Dimensional Dropship arrives to rescue Boreas, but Vilius' power seems unstoppable! Are the Knights only delaying the inevitable? 

DVD Release

Title Release Date Episodes Region
Tenkai Knights: Rise of the Knights February 4, 2014 (US & CAN)[3] TBA 1

Video Game

On January 30, 2014, Namco Bandai Games has announced a video game entitled as Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle for Nintendo 3DS and will be released this summer in North America[4]

Cast

Crew

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 ShoPro & Spin Master's Tenkai Knights to Run on Cartoon Network
  2. ↑ Anime Studio Bones' "Tenkai Knight" Project Listed
  3. ↑ http://www.phase4films.com/detail.aspx?projectId=022e96f6-242d-e311-a94e-d4ae527c3b65
  4. ↑ http://nintendoeverything.com/tenkai-knights-brave-battle-announced-for-3ds/

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