Beyblade

Anime: Beyblade a.k.a Bakuten Shoot

Japanese: 爆転シュート ベイブレード Bakuten Shūto Beiburedo

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Sports, Shonen

Creator: Takao Aoki

Status: Finished

Plot: This is a manga turned anime about a popular, fictional sport where competitors spin powerful, metal tops with the sole aim of destroying the others' blade. Some of these spinning tops are possessed by the spirit of legendary or Holy Beasts – bitbeasts – to give the user a greater edge over their opponent. The show revolves around many teams bladers, who battle in world tournaments, and compete for the honor of becoming world champions. The story’s main group is called the Bladebreakers, and consists of Kai Hiwatari (the leader), Tyson Granger (co-leader and main character), Ray Kon (supposed deserter of his former team: The White Tigers), and Max Tate. They make many friends, enemies and learn more about themselves and each other on their quest to becoming the greatest team ever.

Bakuten Shoot was three seasons long. There is buzz around the net of an upcoming Season 4 called Metal Fight B.. Howvever, it will be completely separate from past seasons, and will likely contain a new storyline and line up of characters.

Kai Hiwatari