Series synopsis
Beyblade, also known as 爆転シュートベイブレード is a Japanese kids action & adventure animation sci-fi & fantasy comedy television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on January 8, 2001. It ended on December 29, 2003. It stars Motoko Kumai, Kiyu Morita, Daisuke Namikawa and Urara Takano.
Thirteen-year-old Takao Kinomiya (Tyson Granger), along with his fellow teammates, Kai Hiwatari, Max Mizuhura (Max Tate), and Rei Kon (Ray Kon), strive to become the greatest Beybladers in the world. With the technical help of the team's resident genius, Kyoujyu (Kenny), and with the powerful strength of their BitBeasts, the Bladebreakers armed with their Beys attempt to reach their goal.
Premise
Thirteen-year-old Takao Kinomiya (Tyson Granger), along with his fellow teammates, Kai Hiwatari, Max Mizuhura (Max Tate), and Rei Kon (Ray Kon), strive to become the greatest Beybladers in the world. With the technical help of the team's resident genius, Kyoujyu (Kenny), and with the powerful strength of their BitBeasts, the Bladebreakers armed with their Beys attempt to reach their goal.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Motoko Kumai as Tyson Granger (voice)
- Kiyu Morita as Yuri Ivanov (voice)
- Daisuke Namikawa as Hiro Granger (voice)
- Urara Takano as Kai Hiwatari (voice)
- Chikao Ohtsuka as Ryuunosuke Kinomiya (voice)
- Hiroshi Kamiya as Sanguinex (voice)
- Kazuyuki Ishikawa as Gao (voice)
- Kaori Saiki as Santiago (voice)
Supporting cast
- Chiharu Tezuka as Johnny McGregor (voice)
- Ai Orikasa as Max Tate (voice)
- Hitomi as Chikushi (voice)
- Junko Shimakata as Kiki (voice)
- Rob Tinkler as (voice)
- Emi Shinohara as Judy Mizuhara (voice)
- Asa Shirakura as Paul (voice)
- Hisayoshi Suganuma as Eddy Wheeler (voice)
- Houko Kuwashima as Kenny (voice)
- Aya Sakaguchi as Ivan Papov (voice)
- Daisuke Kishio as Pedro (voice)
- George Buza as (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 154 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 51 | January 8, 2001 | December 24, 2001 |
| Season 2 | 51 | January 7, 2002 | December 30, 2002 |
| Season 3 | 52 | January 6, 2003 | December 29, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Blade Raider Tyson is caught up in the sport of Beyblading, but can he balance Beyblading and martial arts? |
January 8, 2001 |
| 2 |
Day of the Dragoon When Tyson and Kai end up battling against each other, Tyson is easily defeated. Can he unlock a mythical bit beast to even the score? |
January 15, 2001 |
| 3 |
Take It to the Max Can Kenny's friendship with Tyson continue when a new kid named Max seems to be stealing Tyson away? |
January 22, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shot Down in Flames! Tyson starts the new season arrogant as always. There is a new blader in town called Mr. X. Can Tyson defeat him? |
January 7, 2002 |
| 2 |
The Search for Mr. X Tyson is more determined than ever to face Mr. X again. Meanwhile Ray and Max are defeated by mysterious bladers as well. Is Chief to late to stop Tyson from battling Mr. X again? |
January 14, 2002 |
| 3 |
Unseen and Unleashed Chief in on his way to tell Tyson what he has learned about the three mysterious bladers. We find out Mr. X's name is Ozuma. Chief, Tyson, and Hilary are to mee to discuss tactics. When Tyson arrives to meet the other two they are gone. What happened to them? |
January 21, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Kid in Town Tyson is home training kids after winning his second championship when two new challengers arrive. What do they want with the World Champion? |
January 6, 2003 |
| 2 |
A Team Divided The new rules of the World Championships cause changes to occur to the BladeBreakers, but will they be beneficial or harmful in the long run? |
January 13, 2003 |
| 3 |
Invitation to Battle With Ray and Max leaving the Bladebreakers to go to old teams, Jin decides to test Tyson, but when Ray ends up with the note he accepts Jin's challenge instead. Who will win between these two opponents? |
January 20, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 8, 2001 |
| Last aired | December 29, 2003 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday |