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Niko and the Sword of Light
Voices ofAndre Robinson
Kari Wahlgren
Tom Kenny
Steven Blum
Dee Bradley Baker
Jim Cummings
Kevin Michael Richardson
ComposerStephen Barton
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes13 + 1 pilot
Production
Executive producersBobby Chiu
Kei Acedera
Jim Bryson
Adam Jeffcoat
Rob Hoegee
Chris Prynoski
Shannon Barrett Prynoski
ProducerBen Kalina
EditorBarry J. Kelly
Running time24 minutes
Production companiesAmazon Studios
Titmouse, Inc.
Original release
NetworkAmazon Video
ReleaseJuly 20, 2017 (2017-07-20) –
present

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
00"From the Desert of Despair into the Swamp of Sorrow!"Sung Jin AhnRob HoegeeSung Jin Ahn, David Woo, Ben Juwono & Donna Lee22 min.January 15, 2015 (2015-01-15)NSWL100

Season 1 (2017)

Episode No.
(series) 		Episode No.
(season) 		Title Directed by Written by Storyboard by Runtime Release date Prod.
Code
11"From the Temple of Champions to the Bridge of Doom"Sung Jin AhnJim Krieg, Rob Hoegee & Matt WayneSung Jin Ahn, Kim Arndt & Alexandria Kwan23 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)NSWL101
22"From the Sky Maze of Anguish to the Swamp of Sorrow"Sung Jin AhnErnie Altbacker & Matt WayneSung Jin Ahn, Kim Arndt & Alexandria Kwan23 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)NSWL102
33"From the Swamp of Sorrow to the Hills of Humiliation"Michael MoloneyMay ChanPaul Cohen, Gabriel Lee, Michael Moloney & Bob Suarez24 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)NSWL103
44"From the Phantom Woods to the Mountains of Misery"Sung Jin AhnGeoffrey ThorneKim Arndt & Alexandria Kwan24 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)NSWL104
55"From the Sea of Suffering to the Faraway Shore"Michael MoloneyErnie AltbackerPaul Cohen, Gabriel Lee & Bob Suarez24 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)NSWL105
66"From the Tumbledowns to the Gap of Gloom"Sung Jin AhnRob HoegeeKim Arndt, Alexandria Kwan, Luke Weber & Chris Ybarra23 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)NSWL106
77"From the Endless Expanse to the Thorns of Tribulation"Michael MoloneyPatrick RiegerPaul Cohen, Gabriel Lee & Bob Suarez24 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)NSWL107
88"From the Cliffs of Catastrophe to the Pools of Destiny"Sung Jin AhnMatt WayneKim Arndt, Alexandria Kwan & Luke Weber23 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)NSWL108
99"From the Shattering Springs to the Clouds of Chaos"Michael MoloneyGeoffrey ThornePaul Cohen, Gabriel Lee, Bob Suarez & Chris Ybarra24 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)NSWL109
1010"From the Peaks of Peril to the Mounds of Mania"Sung Jin AhnJim Krieg, Rob Hoegee & Matt WayneKim Arndt, Diana Huh, Alexandria Kwan, Fabien Tong & Luke Weber24 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)NSWL110
1111"From the Tunnels of Terror to the Den of Doom"Michael MoloneyLen UhleyPaul Cohen, Gabriel Lee & Bob Suarez24 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)NSWL111
1212"From the Cursed Volcano to the End of Hope"Sung Jin AhnErnie Altbacker & Matt WayneKim Arndt, Alexandria Kwan & Luke Weber24 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)NSWL112
1313"From the Depths of Despair..."Michael MoloneyRob Hoegee & Matt WaynePhil Allora, Gabriel Lee, Kim Arndt, Fabien Tong, Paul Cohen, Bob Suarez & Chris Ybarra24 min.July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20)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

  1. ^ "NIKO and the Sword of Light". Kickstarter.
  2. ^ "What's new on Netflix and Amazon for January 2015". CNET. January 16, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
  3. ^ "Amazon Picks Up Slew of Comedy, Drama, Kids Series". Variety. December 18, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
  4. ^ 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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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