Niko and the Sword of Light
| Niko and the Sword of Light | |
|---|---|
| Voices of |
Andre Robinson Kari Wahlgren Tom Kenny Steven Blum Dee Bradley Baker Jim Cummings Kevin Michael Richardson |
| Composer(s) | Stephen Barton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 13 + 1 pilot |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Bobby Chiu Kei Acedera Jim Bryson Adam Jeffcoat Rob Hoegee Chris Prynoski Shannon Barrett Prynoski |
| Producer(s) | Ben Kalina |
| Editor(s) | Barry J. Kelly |
| Running time | 24 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Amazon Studios Titmouse, Inc. |
| Release | |
| Original network | Amazon Video |
| Original release | July 20, 2017 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Niko and the Sword of Light is an American animated web television series co-produced by Amazon Studios and Titmouse, Inc. The series is based on an animated comic book of the same name[1] and debuted on Amazon Video as a pilot that premiered January 15, 2015.[2] It was later picked up as a full series.[3]
On August 4, 2017, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season.[4]
Synopsis
The series is centered around a 10 year old boy named Niko, who is the last of his kind in a strange world as he goes on an adventure to bring light back to his land.
Cast
- Felix Avitia as Niko (pilot)
- Andre Robinson as Niko (series) - Niko is the latest in a line of Champions who have tried and failed to defeat the evil sorcerer Nar Est and destroy the Darkness, and is physically the youngest as his chrysalis was opened too soon by accident. He is an excitable young boy with a heroic spirit, a pure heart, and never shies from a challenge. Wielding the Sword of Light, Niko can defeat darkness-corrupted creatures and purify them, restoring them to their true forms.
- Kari Wahlgren as Lyra - Lyra is the Princess of her kingdom, which has been imprisoned within a sphere where time has stopped, and she has literally been fourteen years old for seven-hundred and sixty-eight years. It is her duty to mentor the Champions and guide them in the form of a spirit to defeat Nar Est, but every time the Champions have fallen. When she first meets Niko, her latest Champion, she tries to lead him somewhere safe to wait a few years for him to grow older, only for circumstances to force her to appear physically in the outside world in her mission to help Niko save them all.
- Jim Cummings as Narrator, Mugwhump
- Dee Bradley Baker as Flicker, Chompsky, Swamp Kittens
- Steven Blum as Nar Est, Rasper - Nar Est is an evil sorcerer who overthrew his king and unleashed a terrible Darkness upon the world to conquer it. He is prevented however from total domination by the Shard of Light from the Crystal he corrupted, which is the source of his power. He uses his evil magic to corrupt creatures and places, turning them into horrible monsters and places fraught with danger. His pet bird, Rasper, constantly pecks at the sphere that contains the shrunken kingdom he betrayed and imprisoned. It is revealed that Nar Est himself is a (unknowing) pawn of the Darkness itself.
- Corey Burton as Jackal - Jackal is a mysterious humanoid canine the group meets and befriends after a harrowing monster attack, although they don't know his name and he speaks a language only Mandok can understand. At first, he seemed a friendly, dependable ally, but revealed his true allegiances after leading them into the Thorns of Tribulation as an agent for Nar Est and that he can speak their language perfectly before he tries to steal Niko's Sword of Light.
- Tom Kenny as Mandok - Mandok is a little rodent-like creature who is cowardly, bumbling, but ultimately loyal and occasionally wise. He is the one who accidentally caused Niko to awaken too soon, and winds up traveling with him and Lyra in their adventure to defeat the Darkness. His knowledge of the world comes in handy due to being up to date on certain locations.
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Beady Brothers
Episodes
Pilot (2015)
| Episode No. (series) |
Episode No. (season) |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboard by | Runtime | Release date | Prod. Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | "From the Desert of Despair into the Swamp of Sorrow!" | Sung Jin Ahn | Rob Hoegee | Sung Jin Ahn, David Woo, Ben Juwono & Donna Lee | 22 min. | January 15, 2015 | NSWL100 |
Season 1 (2017)
| Episode No. (series) |
Episode No. (season) |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboard by | Runtime | Release date | Prod. Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "From the Temple of Champions to the Bridge of Doom" | Sung Jin Ahn | Jim Krieg, Rob Hoegee & Matt Wayne | Sung Jin Ahn, Kim Arndt & Alexandria Kwan | 23 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL101 |
| 2 | 2 | "From the Sky Maze of Anguish to the Swamp of Sorrow" | Sung Jin Ahn | Ernie Altbacker & Matt Wayne | Sung Jin Ahn, Kim Arndt & Alexandria Kwan | 23 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL102 |
| 3 | 3 | "From the Swamp of Sorrow to the Hills of Humiliation" | Michael Moloney | May Chan | Paul Cohen, Gabriel Lee, Michael Moloney & Bob Suarez | 24 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL103 |
| 4 | 4 | "From the Phantom Woods to the Mountains of Misery" | Sung Jin Ahn | Geoffrey Thorne | Kim Arndt & Alexandria Kwan | 24 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL104 |
| 5 | 5 | "From the Sea of Suffering to the Faraway Shore" | Michael Moloney | Ernie Altbacker | Paul Cohen, Gabriel Lee & Bob Suarez | 24 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL105 |
| 6 | 6 | "From the Tumbledowns to the Gap of Gloom" | Sung Jin Ahn | Rob Hoegee | Kim Arndt, Alexandria Kwan, Luke Weber & Chris Ybarra | 23 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL106 |
| 7 | 7 | "From the Endless Expanse to the Thorns of Tribulation" | Michael Moloney | Patrick Rieger | Paul Cohen, Gabriel Lee & Bob Suarez | 24 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL107 |
| 8 | 8 | "From the Cliffs of Catastrophe to the Pools of Destiny" | Sung Jin Ahn | Matt Wayne | Kim Arndt, Alexandria Kwan & Luke Weber | 23 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL108 |
| 9 | 9 | "From the Shattering Springs to the Clouds of Chaos" | Michael Moloney | Geoffrey Thorne | Paul Cohen, Gabriel Lee, Bob Suarez & Chris Ybarra | 24 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL109 |
| 10 | 10 | "From the Peaks of Peril to the Mounds of Mania" | Sung Jin Ahn | Jim Krieg, Rob Hoegee & Matt Wayne | Kim Arndt, Diana Huh, Alexandria Kwan, Fabien Tong & Luke Weber | 24 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL110 |
| 11 | 11 | "From the Tunnels of Terror to the Den of Doom" | Michael Moloney | Len Uhley | Paul Cohen, Gabriel Lee & Bob Suarez | 24 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL111 |
| 12 | 12 | "From the Cursed Volcano to the End of Hope" | Sung Jin Ahn | Ernie Altbacker & Matt Wayne | Kim Arndt, Alexandria Kwan & Luke Weber | 24 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL112 |
| 13 | 13 | "From the Depths of Despair..." | Michael Moloney | Rob Hoegee & Matt Wayne | Phil Allora, Gabriel Lee, Kim Arndt, Fabien Tong, Paul Cohen, Bob Suarez & Chris Ybarra | 24 min. | July 20, 2017 | NSWL113 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Annie Awards | Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production For Children | Niko and the Sword of Light | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "NIKO and the Sword of Light". Kickstarter.
- ↑ "What's new on Netflix and Amazon for January 2015". CNET. January 16, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- ↑ "Amazon Picks Up Slew of Comedy, Drama, Kids Series". Variety. December 18, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- ↑ Marnell, Blair (August 4, 2017). "Niko and the Sword of Light: SpongeBob Voice Actor Tom Kenny on His New Animated Series". IGN. Archived from the original on August 5, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
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