Kenta Hijiribashi is the main human protagonist in the anime series *Denkō Chō Tokkyū Hikarian* (*Lightning Attack Express*). An elementary school student, his life takes a dramatic turn when the Blatcher alien gang reignites conflict with the Hikarians after years of peace. He is nearly struck by a 500 series train during a Blatcher scheme. In that incident, a spatial light energy merges with the train, causing the emergence of a new robotic hero, Lightning West. This event marks Kenta's direct association with the Hikarians and their struggle.

Kenta's role centers on his intrinsic link to Lightning West, the Hikarian hero born from the train and light energy fusion. As Lightning West's human counterpart, Kenta is tied to this protector's actions against the Blatchers. The returning Blatcher gang specifically targets humans possessing "positive strong hearts," aiming to corrupt them into harboring "weak hearts" aligned with their own ancestry. Kenta's involvement positions him at the conflict's forefront, working alongside Lightning West to counter the Blatchers' plans, protect humanity from their influence, and aid the Hikarians in safeguarding Earth.