Beyblade Burst

Beyblade Burst (ベイブレードバースト) is a Japanese manga and toyline created by Hiro Morita, based on Takara Tomy's Beyblade franchise. The third series of the franchise, the Beyblade Burst toyline launched on July 15, 2015, while the original manga was serialized in Shogakukan's children's manga magazine CoroCoro Comic from August 2015 to December 2021 and is compiled into twenty tankōbon volumes. Shogakukan's South East Asian branch began publishing it in English in April of 2017.[1]

An anime adaptation by OLM premiered on all TXN stations in Japan on April 4, 2016.[2] ADK Emotions NY, Inc. licensed the anime and Hasbro licensed the toyline in English; marking the first time in the franchise that an English adaptation wasn't produced by Nelvana.[3] The first two series were originally recorded between Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta in Canada by Ocean Productions and its sister studio Blue Water. Since the third series; the franchise has been recorded in Los Angeles, California in the United States by Bang Zoom! Entertainment. The dub would be one of the final anime voice acting roles of Gabe Khouth who died two years later.[4]

Plot

Beyblade Burst (2016–17)

The story revolves around Valt Aoi and his childhood best friend Shu Kurenai, as well as their classmates at the Beigoma Academy school in Japan. Beyond their academic studies, they both share an intense passion for Bey tops, creating a school bey club and challenging one another to battles at their Bey Stadium. As time passes, the friends eventually become rivals as they compete against each other in a competition to claim the title of No.1 Blader in Japan, in the Japan National Tournament Finals, Valt lost to the reigning Japan National Champion Lui Shirosagi.

Beyblade Burst Evolution (2017–18)

Valt Aoi, who was a top competitor in the Japan National Tournament, is scouted for the prestigious Spanish team "BC Sol" and heads out to Spain. When he arrives in Spain, he runs into some old friends and meets some new ones who end up accompanying him on his journey. Valt's first battle in Spain leaves his bey, Victory Valtryek, with an opportunity to evolve into Genesis Valtryek, making it stronger. Valt and his friends set their sights on becoming No.1 Blader in the world; however, to qualify for the World League, they must first take the European League by winning team battles against other teams from around the globe. After the victory of BC Sol in the World League, Valt competes in the International Bladers's Cup and manages to defeat Shu Kurenai in the finals to become World Champion.

Beyblade Burst Turbo (2018–19)

Two years after Valt Aoi's victory in the International Blader's Cup, the story focuses on Aiger Akabane, a "wild child" that grew up in nature. After battling and losing to World Champion Valt and Wonder Valtryek, he became inspired to become strongest Blader in the world, along with his Turbo Bey, Z Achilles. He aims to fight stronger opponents in an effort to become stronger himself. To defeat Valt and become new World Champion, Aiger begins his journey.

Beyblade Burst Rise (2019–2020)

Valt Aoi has been training the next generation of elite Bladers in Spain's BC Sol. One day, rookie Bladers Dante Koryu and Delta Zakuro witness Valt unleashing his Gamma Bey, Sword Valtryek. To their surprise, Valtryek radiates a golden light as it rockets around the stadium. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of this "Hyper-Flux" state, both Dante and Delta seek the same bond with their Beys. Dante and his Gamma Bey partner, Ace Dragon, set off for Japan, the birthplace of Beyblade. But the path to glory won't be easy; plenty of tough competitors and Gamma Beys stand in their way, among them some of the best to ever let it rip. Dante soon realizes he'll have to do whatever it takes to deepen his bond with Dragon.

Beyblade Burst Surge (2020–21)

From high atop the Blading World reign the Blading Legends, a select group of Bladers who set the standard to which all other hopefuls aspire. No challenger yet has succeeded in breaking through their ranks.

The No.1 Legendary Blader of Blading Legends in the world, Valt Aoi hosts an exhibition match featuring a revolutionary class of Bey: "Lightning Beys". Inspired by the battle, the Hizashi brothers Hikaru and Hyuga issue a challenge: armed with their Lightning Beys, Super Hyperion and Kolossal Helios, this unlikely duo is going to topple Beyblade's ruling elite.

As the Hizashi brothers's challenge envelops the Blading Legends in the world, a new tournament is born to determine who among them is truly the best. In the middle of this mayhem, there lurks a unique Blader shrouded in mystery.

Beyblade Burst QuadDrive (2021–22)

The story centers on Bel Daizora, the leader of the Bey Graveyard "Phantom's Gate". Bel, who holds Quad Bey Destruction Belfyre, declares war on Bladers and the Blading Legends across the world. With Ranzo Kiyama and Bashara Suiro, their journey unfolds as Bel advances to becoming the Dark Prince.

Beyblade Burst QuadStrike (2023)

The stage is set for a Grand Masquerade Bey Tournament, but the Dark Prince isn't the only belle at this ball. Enter: the masked Blader known as Quadra. Wielding her Elemental Bey, Lightning Pandora, Quadra has defeated every foe and including the Dark Prince to come her way. Meanwhile, Quadra's older brother, Pax Forsythe, is busy studying the elemental powers radiating from a series of mysterious ruins nearby. Bel Daizora might be the Dark Prince, but this adventure is full of even darker secrets.

Characters

  • Valt Aoi / Baruto Aoi (蒼井 バルト)
  • The main protagonist of Burst and Burst Evolution series. An enthusiastic-11-year old boy who dreams to become World’s No. 1 Blader. Original Leader and founder of Beigoma Academy BeyClub and leader of the Beyblade Team called BC Sol represents Spain.
  • Shu Kurenai (紅 シュウ) / Red Eye (レッドアイ)
  • Valt's childhood best friend and main rival. He is a member of Beigoma Academy BeyClub, also one of the Supreme Four and the owner of the Beyblade Team called Raging Bulls represents America.
  • Rantaro Kiyama (黄山 乱太郎)
  • Also known as The Head Honcho or Honcho / The Boss (クミチョー). Rantaro is a member of Beigoma Academy BeyClub and BC Sol as well as a coach for The Bombers. He is also Ranjiro's older brother and Ranzo's cousin.
  • Ken Midori / Kensuke Midorikawa (緑川 ケンスケ)
  • A ventriloquist blader who is a member of Beigoma Academy BeyClub until he leaves the club later rejoins the club.
  • Daigo Kurogami / Daina Kurogami (黒神 ダイナ)
  • A member of Beigoma Academy BeyClub and leader of AS Gallus represents France. He is also Ryota's older brother.
  • Wakiya Murasaki / Wakiya Komurasaki (小紫 ワキヤ)
  • A member of Beigoma Academy BeyClub and owner of Sunbat United and leads it to battle in the Beyblade World Championships.
  • Alexander Shakadera / Kaiza Xhakuenji (灼炎寺カイザ)
  • Also known as Xander / Xhaka (シャカ) is Valt and Shu's childhood friend and rival and the leader and founder of Sword Flames and leader of SB Rios represents Brazil. He is also one of the Supreme Four.
  • Lui Shirosagi / Lui Shirasagijo (白鷺城ルイ)
  • The main antagonist of Burst series, Shu's old arch-rival and their greatest opponent. He is also one of the Supreme Four and former member of Team Rideout.
  • Silas Karlisle / Sisco Karlisle (シスコ・カーライル)
  • A member of BC Sol and was briefly a member of Sunbat United.
  • Cuza Ackerman / Kūza Akkāman (クーザアッカーマン&カール)
  • A briefly member of German team Top Wand, later he joins BC Sol.
  • Free De La Hoya / Furī Derahōya (フリー・デラホーヤ)
  • The initial No.1 Blader in the world and leader of BC Sol until he left and became a member of Raging Bulls. He eventually returned to Spain and rejoined BC Sol.
  • Aiger Akabane[5] / Aiga Akaba (赤刃アイガ)
  • The main protagonist of Burst Turbo series. A hot-headed 11-year old "wild child" who dreams to become World Champion after witnessing the strength of Valt Aoi.
  • Ranjiro Kiyama (黄山 乱次郎)
  • Also known as Cap'n (ソーチョー), Rantaro's younger brother, Ranzo's cousin and a leader of Wild Bey Gang.
  • Fubuki Sumiye / Fubuki Sumie (墨江フブキ)
  • Second Leader of Beigoma Academy BeyClub after Valt until he leaves for America to join the Raging Bulls.
  • Suoh Genji / Suoh Goshuin (御朱印スオウ)
  • A member of Beigoma Academy BeyClub and respected as well.
  • Phi (ファイ)
  • The main antagonist of Burst Turbo series and one of Turbo 4, he is Hyde's older twin brother and Aiger's arch-nemesis.
  • Hyde / Hearts (ハーツ)
  • The antagonist of Burst Turbo series and Phi's younger twin brother. He's one of Turbo 4 and a former World Champion who lost to Valt, who is reclaim his World Champion belt.
  • Dante Koryu[5][7] / Drum Koryu (虹龍ドラム)
  • The main protagonist of Burst Rise series and a member of Victories.
  • Arman Kusaba / Amane Kusaba (草葉アマネ)
  • A member of Victories and older brother of Taka Kusaba.
  • Delta Zakuro[5] / Delta Akane (茜デルタ)
  • One of the Risen 3 and a new member of the Victories
  • Fumiya Kanemichi / Fumiya Kindo (金道フミヤ)
  • Ichika's older brother and the leader and founder of his own team, the Spark Wings.
  • Arthur Peregrine / Arthur Percival (アーサー・パーシヴァル)
  • The main antagonist of Burst Rise series and leader of Inferno. He refers himself as the King of Hell (ヘルの王) and the Beyblade King (ベイブレードの王).
  • Gwyn Reynolds / Gwyn Ronny (グウィン・ロニー)
  • Another main antagonist of Burst Rise series and Dante's arch-rival.
  • Hikaru Hizashi / Hikaru Asahi (朝日ヒカル)
  • One of the two main protagonists of Burst Surge series and Hyuga's older brother.
  • Hyuga Hizashi / Hyuga Asahi (朝日ヒュウガ)
  • One of the two main protagonists of Burst Surge series and Hikaru's younger brother.
  • Lain Valhalla / Lean Walhalla (レーン・ヴァルハラ)
  • The main antagonist of Burst Surge series, Shu's former student and Hizashi brothers's arch-rival.
  • Bel Daizora (大黒天ベル)
  • The main protagonist of Burst QuadDrive and Burst QuadStrike series. Also known as the Dark Prince / Demon King (魔王) and leader of Bey Graveyard "Phantom's Gate".
  • Ranzo Kiyama (ランソー・キヤマ)
  • A Blader from Brazil. He's a cousin of both Rantaro and Ranjiro.
  • Rashad Goodman (ラシャド・グッドマン)
  • The main antagonist of Burst QuadDrive series. Also known as the High Prince / Supreme King (覇王), Former member of BC Sol and leader of Nexus who is Bel's arch-rival.
  • Bashara Suiro (翠竜バサラ)
  • Hanna’s older brother who is a member of Nexus and rival of Bel.
  • Ilya Mao (イリヤ・マオ)
  • A member of Nexus and rival of Bel.
  • Pri Forsythe (プリ・フォーサイス)
  • Also known as Quadra (クアドラ) and is Pax's younger sister.
  • Pax Forsythe (パックス・フォーサイス)
  • The main antagonist of Burst QuadStrike series, Pri's older brother and Bel's arch-nemesis.

Media

Manga

On November 15, 2021, it was announced that the manga would end on December 15, 2021.[15]

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on June 18, 2015, by D-rights and Takara Tomy.[36] The anime is produced by OLM and directed by Katsuhito Akiyama with character designs by Toshiaki Ōhashi and Hideki Sonoda handling series composition.[37] The anime aired on TXN between April 4, 2016, and March 27, 2017. An English dub of the anime premiered on Teletoon in Canada on September 10, 2016[38] and on Disney XD on October 2. The dub premiered on 9Go! in Australia on 5 December 2016 and on Disney XD in the United States on December 19, 2016.[39] An English subtitled version began streaming on Daisuki in the United States on December 27, 2016, from 9:30 am,[40] until the website went defunct in 2017.[41]

On February 11, 2017, it was announced that the anime television series was confirmed for a second season, titled Beyblade Burst God.[42] The season is directed by Kentaro Yamaguchi with Katsuhito Akiyama serving as chief director. Hideki Sonoda and Toshiaki Ōhashi are returning from Beyblade Burst for series composition and character design, respectively. Hiroki Matsuoka is the sound effects director, and Zain Effendi is composing the music.[43] The second season aired between April 3, 2017, and March 26, 2018. An English dub of the anime premiered on Teletoon in Canada on November 4, 2017[44] and on Disney XD in the United States on December 4, 2017.[45]

On February 8, 2018, it was announced that the anime television series was confirmed for a third season, titled Beyblade Burst Chōzetsu.[46] The main staff for the previous series are returning at OLM.[47] The third season aired between April 2, and March 25, 2019. An English dub of the anime premiered on Teletoon in Canada on October 7, 2018[48] and on Disney XD in the United States on December 15, 2018.[49]

On February 15, 2019, it was announced that the anime television series was confirmed for a fourth season, titled Beyblade Burst GT. The series streamed weekly on the CoroCoro YouTube channel, the official Beyblade portal website, and the Takara Tomy Channel between April 5, 2019, and March 27, 2020.[50] Katsuhito Akiyama is the show's chief director, and Ojing is directing the series at OLM. Hideki Sonoda is returning to oversee the series scripts, and Toshiaki Ōhashi is returning to design the characters. d-rights is producing the series.[51] An English dub of the anime premiered on Disney XD in the United States on February 8, 2020.[52]

On March 13, 2020, it was announced that the anime television series was confirmed for a fifth season, titled Beyblade Burst Sparking. The anime aired from April 3, 2020, to March 19, 2021, on the CoroCoro Channel and the Takara Tomy Channel on YouTube. Katsuhito Akiyama is the chief director, and Jin Gu Oh is directing the anime at OLM. Hideki Sonoda is overseeing the series scripts, and Toshiaki Ōhashi is the character designer.[53] An English dub of the anime premiered on Disney XD in the United States on February 20, 2021.[54]

On December 15, 2020, it was announced that the anime television series was confirmed for a sixth season titled Beyblade Burst Dynamite Battle.[55] The anime aired between April 2, 2021, and March 18, 2022, on the CoroCoro Channel and the Takara Tomy Channel on YouTube. Katsuhito Akiyama is the chief director, and Jin Gu Oh is directing the anime at OLM. Hideki Sonoda is overseeing the series scripts, and Toshiaki Ōhashi is the character designer. Frederik Weidmann is composing the music.[56] An English dub of the anime premiered on Disney XD and DisneyNOW in the United States on December 4, 2021.[57]

On December 2, 2022, it was announced a seventh and final season of the series Beyblade Burst QuadStrike would be released for the international market in spring 2023.[58] The series premiered on Disney XD on April 3, 2023, and was released on Hulu on May 8.[59]

Merchandise

Hasbro and Sunrights are launching the toyline outside of Japan. Toys "R" Us started distributing the toys in Canada in September 2016[60] and Hasbro started distributing the toys in the United States in January 2017.

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