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Cannon Busters is an American fantasy comic book series by LeSean Thomas, launched in March 2005. An original net animation (ONA) series by Satelight and Yumeta Company was released on Netflix on August 15, 2019. Publication history The first issue of the series was due to be published by Com.x in 2003, but moved to Devil's Due in 2004 and was published in 2005. It was well received by critics and fans, but due to a very busy schedule, Thomas had decided to reprint and continue the series as an original graphic novel. The graphic novel was due to come out in 2009 and it was speculated that it would have featured a number of guest artists. However, the graphic novel has long since been put on hold, presumably cancelled in favor of reviving the project as an animated production. In 2023 on the Netflix website, it is officially confirmed that animator and screenwriter LeSean Thomas returns to the world of his acclaimed original comic. Characters Focuses on those featured in the anime, which was not intended to be an exact adaptation. As the anime changed some of the characters' names, they will be listed before the original (in the comics). Main characters Philly the Kid (フィリー・ザ・キッド, Firī za Kiddo)Voiced by: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Japanese); Kenny Blank (English)An outlaw and the youngest wanted criminal in the western regions of Gearbolt, Philly in the anime is easily annoyed by his situation, but eventually likes the presence of S.A.M and Casey. He accompanies Samberry on her journey. Philly is also an immortal being, with all of his fatal injuries adding a number. S.A.M (サム, Samu)/SamberryVoiced by: Hinaki Yano (Japanese); Kamali Minter (English)A young robot girl who is separated from her owner, Prince Toji. S.A.M. has an optimistic, yet naive outlook and enjoys befriending people. If one of her friends were to be in danger, she transforms into a Cannon Buster. Prince Kelby (ケルビー, Kerubī)/Prince TojiVoiced by: Junji Majima (Japanese); Zeno Robinson (English)The young prince of Botica. Cautious, he was separated from his close friend, S.A.M. when his kingdom was under attack. He had to travel with Odin to Gara's Keep, much to his concern. Locke (ロック, Rokku)/LockVoiced by: Nobuyuki Hiyama (Japanese); Billy Bob Thompson (English)A very dark, mysterious man who is in search of the Last Heart which will unlock the secret of Gearbolt, and the power of Mora. After Botica was under attack, he took over the kingdom and killed King Bulgher. 9ine (ナイン, Nain)Voiced by: Yōsuke Akimoto (Japanese); Greg Chun (English)An alcoholic rōnin who assists Samberry on her journey to find Prince Toji. He is the most level-headed of the group, but would laze around. In the anime, he was believed to be someone after Philly, but later became allies with him, S.A.M. and Casey for some time. Casey Turnbuckle (ケイシー・ターンバックル, Keishī Tānbakkuru)Voiced by: Shiori Izawa (Japanese); Stephanie Sheh (English)An abandoned assistant and junk mechanic, with an admiration for flying. Casey is optimistic and passionate, that she enjoys looking into whatever mechanism she can find. Odin (オーディン, Ōdin)Voiced by: Takaya Kuroda (Japanese); Darien Sills-Evans (English)A Botican soldier. He leads Kelby and the robot soldiers through their journey to Gara's Keep. The kingdom's situation has led him to feeling solemn, looking out for Botica's young prince. Supporting characters Hilda (ヒルダ, Hiruda)Voiced by: Junko Minagawa (Japanese); Angelique Perrin (English)She suddenly encountered Kelby and Odin, seen as an attacker. She was spared and allied with the two of them afterwards, joining them on their way out of Botica. Dex (デックス, Dekkusu)Voiced by: Mabuki Ando (Japanese); Mela Lee (English)A member of the Fraternity, she lacks arms and uses floating prosthetics. Dex is sly and sinister. She involves herself in hand-to-hand combat, with her prosthetic hands being able to have claws. Bridge (ブリッジ, Burriji)Voiced by: Ayaka Shimizu (Japanese); Marin Miller (English)A robot in the Fraternity. She usually has a cold expression and would involve herself in hand-to-hand combat. She also pilots their airship. Manic (マニック, Manikku)Voiced by: Yuko Īda (Japanese); Kausar Mohammed (English)A robot in the Fraternity. Her quirky look contrasts with her condescending energy. She had to fight against 9ine, until he found out she had beer on hand. Coin (コイン, Koin)Voiced by: Shima Asakawa (Japanese); Angelique Perrin (English)The ninja of the Fraternity. She is able to make clones of herself, but Odin was able to find her weak spot and punched the emblem on her headwear. She is the only member who does not speak. King Bulgher (バルガー王, Barugā-ō)Voiced by: Katsuhisa Hōki (Japanese); John Eric Bentley (English)The king of Botica. When Kelby wanted to see the city view, Bulgher worried about his son's whereabouts. He was then approached and held captive by Locke, when his kingdom was under attack. 12Welve (トゥエルブ, Tuerubu)Voiced by: Rina Kitagawa (Japanese); Sumalee Montano (English)A member of the Red Ronin, and a former comrade of 9ine's. It is inferred the two shared feelings towards each other, but their honor and duty keep them going as rōnin. Unit6273 (ユニット６２７３, Yunitto 6273)/VictoriaVoiced by: Ikumi Hayama (Japanese); Marianne Miller (English)The assistant droid of 12welve, she quickly becomes friends with and dubbed "Victoria" by Casey in episode 21. She mainly accompanied 12welve, but stayed out of a fight between her and 9ine. Lady Day (レディー・デイ, Redī Dei)Voiced by: Misa Watanabe (Japanese); Debra Wilson (English)A very mysterious woman who sits in the shadows, she sent various bounty hunters to target Philly the Kid according to his past life experiences. She only appeared in episode 7. Jojo (ジョジョ)Voiced by: Tomo Muranaka (Japanese); Melissa Hutchison (English)A child who was said to be left alone by his parents, he seemed innocuous unless he was called "short". However, when Casey helped Philly escape afterwards, he reveals his true colors. Issues Cannon Busters #0 (2004, Udon Comics/Devil's Due) Cannon Busters #1 (2005, Udon Comics/Devil's Due) Cannon Busters #2 (2005, Udon Comics/Devil's Due) Animation In 2014, LeSean Thomas started a crowdfunding drive through Kickstarter for an animated adaptation of Cannon Busters. Helping with the project are Tim Yoon who worked as a producer for shows and films such as The Legend of Korra and Batman: Under the Red Hood, while comic book artist Joe Madureira who assisted with character designs. A pilot episode was released to backers on July 8, 2016, which would've become the first episode. It featured scratch tracks and an earlier design for S.A.M., where she had straight hair (in a darker shade of yellow) tied into long pigtails. While the pilot was never posted online, snippets of it (along with an earlier version of the theme song) were featured on its first trailer. The last Kickstarter update was posted on June 7, 2018. As of January 1, 2021, the Kickstarter has not been updated and .... Discover the Anne Toole popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Anne Toole books.