Series synopsis
Niko and the Sword of Light is an American animation kids sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Prime Video on July 21, 2017. It ended on September 6, 2019. It was created by Jim Bryson, Adam Jeffcoat, Bobby Chiu, Kei Acedera. It stars Andre Robinson, Jim Cummings and Corey Burton.
A plague of shadows has swept across the land, turning innocent creatures into terrible monsters. One champion remains to battle the darkness and return the world to the light: Niko. Armed with his magic sword and guided by a determined Princess, young Niko journeys to the Curse-ed Volcano to face the evil sorcerer Nar Est and free his people from their magic prison.
Premise
A plague of shadows has swept across the land, turning innocent creatures into terrible monsters. One champion remains to battle the darkness and return the world to the light: Niko. Armed with his magic sword and guided by a determined Princess, young Niko journeys to the Curse-ed Volcano to face the evil sorcerer Nar Est and free his people from their magic prison.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Andre Robinson as Niko (voice)
- Jim Cummings as Narrator / Mugwhump (voice)
- Corey Burton as Jackal (voice)
Guest cast
- Kari Wahlgren as Lyra (voice)
- Dee Bradley Baker as Flicker / Chompsky / Swamp Kittens (voice)
- Steve Blum as Nar Est / Rasper (voice)
- Tom Kenny as Mandok (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Beady Brothers (voice)
- Laraine Newman as Wingcrag / Townie #2 (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 23 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | July 21, 2017 | July 21, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 10 | December 28, 2018 | September 6, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
From the Temple of Champions to the Bridge of Doom Mandok accidentally releases Niko from a magical chrysalis. Instead of a fully-grown Champion of Carondolet, ghostly princess Lyra finds a ten year old boy. Lyra must lead NIko across the Bridge of Doom, but when the horrible Xerxes returns and attacks, Lyra has no choice but to put her faith in untested Niko. |
July 21, 2017 |
| 2 |
From the Sky Maze of Anguish to the Swamp of Sorrow Lyra must guide Niko, Mandok and Flicker through a deadly sky maze, past the fearsome Arachtaur, as a vicious three-headed monster stalks the team. When the quest almost fails, Lyra makes a tremendous sacrifice. |
July 21, 2017 |
| 3 |
From the Swamp to Sorrow to the Hills of Humiliation Niko's team reaches Carapace, the perfect hiding spot, only to discover the voracious Mugwhump In its place. Chompsky, Carapace's last citizen, helps Niko and Lyra face this bloated menace, and discover a better goal than hiding. |
July 21, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Day in Carondolet As Queen Lyra's birthday celebration begins, Niko suspects that a strange bug might be an agent of darkness. |
December 28, 2018 |
| 2 |
A Night in Carondolet A message from The Darkness prompts Niko and his friends on a new journey to find an ancient relic. |
December 28, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Forest of Fangs Niko and his friends search for an ancient lorekeeper to learn more about the Amulet of Power. |
December 28, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 21, 2017 |
| Last aired | September 6, 2019 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |