What is LBX?#
LBX (also known as Danball Senki or Cardboard War Chronicles) is an action-packed series centered around a world where children engage in battles using small robot figures called LBX (Little Battlers eXperience). The story follows Yamano Ban, a boy forbidden from owning an LBX due to a family tragedy involving his father. However, his life changes when a mysterious woman gives him a suitcase containing a unique LBX robot.
What starts as a hobby quickly spirals into a high-stakes corporate war. Ban and his friends find themselves entangled in a conflict that reaches the highest levels of political power in Japan, uncovering the true and potentially world-altering origins of LBX battling. If you are a fan of mecha and strategic battles, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see these tiny robots in action.
Is the Anime Finished?#
If you are wondering, “Is LBX finished?”, the answer depends on how far you are willing to go. The original series concludes its initial arc, but the narrative continues through several direct sequels. To get a satisfying conclusion to the overarching story, watching only the first season will not be enough; you will need to progress through the sequel series to see the full resolution of the conflict.
For those who want to dive even deeper into the lore, there is also a manga adaptation of the original series and a sequel manga. You can buy the manga here to supplement your viewing experience.
Who Should Watch LBX?#
LBX is perfectly suited for audiences who enjoy the mecha genre, specifically those who like the concept of “collectible” or “battle” robots. Its appeal lies in the combination of youthful friendship, tactical robot combat, and an underlying conspiracy plot involving political power struggles.
If you enjoy the aesthetic of the show, you might also be interested in collecting your own figures; you can buy LBX merchandise to bring the battles into the real world.
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Recommended Watch Order#
Because the LBX universe expanded over several years with sequels and spin-offs, the order in which you consume the media matters. Please refer to the relationship tree below the article for a visual representation of these connections.
Release Order#
For those who want to experience the series as it originally aired:
- LBX (2011)
- Danbōru Senki W (2012)
- Inazuma Eleven Go vs. Danbōru Senki W (2012)
- Danbōru Senki Wars (2013)
- LBX Girls (2021)
Recommended Order for Newcomers#
If you want the most cohesive narrative experience, we suggest following the main sequels first:
- Start with the original LBX, then move directly into Danbōru Senki W, and finish the main narrative arc with Danbōru Senki Wars.
Completionist Order#
For those who want every single piece of content:
- Follow the Recommended Order above, but insert the crossover special Inazuma Eleven Go vs. Danbōru Senki W after Danbōru Senki W. Finally, watch the spin-off LBX Girls to see a different side of the LBX world.
Mixed Media Order (Anime + Manga)#
If you don’t mind reading source material, you can start with the LBX - Little Battlers eXperience manga, then watch the anime series in sequence. To wrap up the written side of the story, you can read the Danball Senki Wars manga.
LBX • anime • 2011-03-02 to 2012-01-11
└─(sequel)→ Danbōru Senki W • anime • 2012-01-18
└─(related)→ Inazuma Eleven Go vs. Danbōru Senki W • anime • 2012-12-01
└─(sequel)→ Danbōru Senki Wars • anime • 2013-04-03
└─(adaptation)→ LBX - Little Battlers eXperience • manga • 2011-01-15 (serialized in Monthly CoroCoro Comic)
└─(sequel)→ Danball Senki Wars • manga • 2013-07-26
└─(spinoff)→ LBX Girls • anime • 2021-01-06
