Lightning Trap: Leina & Laika

Lightning Trap: Leina & Laika / ライトニングトラップ レイナ&ライカ
Lightning Trap: Leina & Laika
Genres: Action, Sci-Fi
Studios: Ashi Productions
Producers: Youmex
Licensors: Discotek Media
Rating: 5.23 / 10
Rank: #13183
Popularity: #12890
Users Listed: 1,610
Users Scored: 750
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 09/12/2019
Aired: May 23, 1990 (Spring)
Type: ova
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of contemporary Tokyo, *Lightning Trap* unfolds aboard the luxurious Lightning L808 passenger plane. The narrative centers on a seemingly ordinary flight that quickly descends into crisis when a clandestine shipment aboard attracts the attention of international terrorists. Haruka Leina, a key figure on the aircraft, finds herself caught in a high-stakes situation alongside special agent Laika Strange.

The series explores themes of security and responsibility within a modern setting, blending elements of action and suspense. It presents a grounded premise, focusing less on grand conflicts and more on the immediate challenges faced by those attempting to prevent a catastrophic outcome. The story emphasizes the collaborative effort required to overcome adversity when a dangerous object falls into hostile hands, promising a tense and character-driven experience.

Characters:

  • Stohl, Leina (Main) - Voice Actors: Mizutani, Yuuko
  • Strange, Laika (Main) - Voice Actors: Takamori, Yoshino
  • Co-Pilot Tamura (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Ken
  • Kojima, Nami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Amano, Yuri
  • Luna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuuko
  • Murphy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootomo, Ryuuzaburou
  • Ookawa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishimura, Tomomichi
  • Pilot Kotani (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Akio
  • Ryo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takayama, Minami
  • Yoshida, Kyouko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Andou, Arisa
  • Zarik (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamadera, Kouichi

Staff:

  • Umehara, Masaru (Producer)
  • Murayama, Kiyoshi (Episode Director)
  • Takamori, Yoshino (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
  • Asamiya, Kia (Character Design, Animation Director)
  • Habara, Nobuyoshi (Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Hiraoka, Masayuki (Layout)
  • Ike, Takeshi (Music)
  • Kai, Masatoshi (Art Director)
  • Sonoda, Hideki (Original Creator)
  • Tsuruyama, Osamu (Layout)
  • Yamada, Takahiro (Animation Director, Mechanical Design)

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