Lightning Trap: Leina & Laika English Sub & Dub

About Lightning Trap: Leina & Laika

Here is what Lightning Trap: Leina & Laika (ライトニングトラップ レイナ＆ライカ) is about, retold in plain terms: an action anime (1990). In short: The fourth and final OVA of the Leina-centric Machine Robo: Revenge of Chronos spin-off/sequel. Instead of following the story of the previous Wolf Sword Legend continuity, Lightning Trap takes place in another universe.

Further in, in present day Tokyo, traveling has never been more comfortable than aboard the Lightning L808, Japan's new luxury passenger plane. One day, on what seemed to be a routine flight, Haruka Leina and the plane's passengers were unaware of the unexplained and top concealed cargo brought aboard. Now, with a dangerous hostage situation at hand, only special agent Laika Odd and brave Leina may be able to save the passengers, and keep the deadly cargo from falling into the wrong hands...

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Leina Haruka (Yuuko Mizutani) and Laika (Yoshino Takamori) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.2/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Yuuko Mizutani as Leina Haruka, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1990, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.