50 Fun Facts About Beyblade

Which Japanese toy company originally developed Beyblade?

After a 2006 merger the tops have been made by Takara Tomy, with Hasbro handling most Western markets.

In which year were the first Beyblades released in Japan?

The very first top was sold as Spin Dragoon, and a tie-in manga launched alongside it.

Which traditional Japanese spinning top inspired both the toy and its name?

The modern toy's success revived interest in the original, though by 2001 only one factory still made them.

The Edo-period tops that inspired Beyblade were originally made from what?

They were filled with sand and sealed with molten wax; lead and cast-metal versions came in the 20th century.

Which company licenses Beyblade toys in most Western countries?

It began selling the tops internationally in 2002 alongside localized versions of the TV show.

Which company licenses Beyblade toys in South Korea?

It produces stadiums closer to the ones seen in the anime, with open sections in the walls.

What is the bowl-shaped arena that Beyblades battle in called?

A shallow circular ridge called the Tornado Ridge lets fast Attack types circle without knocking themselves out.

What is the launch catchphrase in the Japanese version of Beyblade?

The English dub swapped it for a phrase of its own that became the brand's unofficial motto.

What is the launch catchphrase in the English-language version of Beyblade?

It follows the countdown from three, the same as the Japanese original.

Which type of Beyblade has low-friction tips and sits still in the center to outlast opponents?

Its weight is concentrated toward the rim to conserve inertia, and it generally beats Defense types.

In the type triangle, which type is Defense generally meant to beat?

Attack beats Stamina and Stamina beats Defense, though custom builds and player skill blur the rule.

How many points is a knockout worth in official Beyblade scoring?

Simply outspinning an opponent earns only one point, which is why Attack types chase the ring-out.

How many points wins a match in Beyblade X?

Older generations played to three; X added the Xtreme Finish, worth three points on its own.

What is the maximum number of Beyblades a player may bring to an official competition?

Swapping parts is forbidden once a match begins, but any of the three may be chosen for each battle.

How many successive generations of Beyblade tops have been released?

Parts from one generation are not compatible with another, and each has its own anime continuity.

Under what name was the 2008 second-generation series sold in Japan?

The second generation arrived in July 2008 and introduced metal components and a points system.

In which year did the Beyblade Burst toyline launch?

It became the longest-running generation, lasting until 2021 and spawning a dozen subsystems.

What happens when a Beyblade Burst top 'bursts'?

A spring in the tip and an unlocking mechanism let it come apart after enough hits, scoring two points.

In the Burst System, which part is equivalent to the metal series' Performance Tip?

The Forge Disc carries most of the weight, while the Energy Layer is the top's contact surface.

In which year did the fourth generation, Beyblade X, launch?

Its stadiums add an Xtreme Rail, and a shot through the Xtreme Pocket is worth three points.

Who wrote and illustrated the original Beyblade manga?

It ran from 1999 to 2004 and was collected in 14 volumes.

In which children's magazine was the original Beyblade manga serialized?

Every later generation, from Metal Fight to X, has been serialized in the same Shogakukan magazine.

Under what title is the original 1999 series known in Japan?

The name translates roughly as Explosive-Spin Shoot Beyblade.

Which studio animated the first Beyblade anime season in 2001?

The two sequel seasons and the 2002 film were made by Nippon Animedia instead.

What was the second season of the original anime called?

Each of the three original seasons ran 51 episodes between 2001 and 2003.

How many episodes did each season of the original Beyblade anime have?

Three seasons aired from 2001 to 2003 while the manga wrapped up in 2004.

What was the 2002 theatrical film based on the original series called?

A second film, featuring a Sun-themed villain called Sol Blaze, followed in 2010 for the Metal generation.

Which Canadian company produced the English-language versions of the original Beyblade anime?

It also localized all four Metal Saga seasons, but Burst was the first series dubbed by someone else.

Who is the main protagonist of the original Beyblade anime?

In Japan he is Takao Kinomiya; the story opens with him beating a local gang leader named Carlos.

What is the name of Tyson's Bit-Beast?

He discovers it inside his Beyblade only after attracting the attention of his rival Kai.

Which Bit-Beast belongs to Kai Hiwatari?

Kai is the grandson of Voltaire Hiwatari and Tyson's fated rival before the two become friends.

Which Bit-Beast does the cheerful Japanese-American Max Tate command?

His mother Judy is a BBA scientist who coaches the American team, the All Starz.

What is the name of the team Tyson, Kai, Ray and Max form in the first season?

They later regroup as BBA Revolution and finally G Revolutions in the third season.

What is the name of the Bit-Beast that lives in Kenny's laptop?

Kenny, nicknamed the Chief, is the team's technician and self-described nerd.

Which Chinese team did Ray Kon belong to before joining Tyson?

Tyson's team beats them in China, then the All Starz in America and the Majestics in Europe.

Which ruthless Russian team does Kai briefly rejoin at the world championships?

Led by Boris, the team lures him with a powerful new Beyblade called Black Dranzer.

Whom does Tyson beat in the final to become World Champion in the first season?

Kai returns to the team first, after his friends pull him from a fall through ice.

In V-Force, what secret does Tyson's new friend Zeo turn out to be hiding?

His father Dr. Zagart built him as a replica of a dead son and gives him the Bit-Beast Cerberus.

Which skeptical classmate joins Tyson's group in V-Force?

She starts out dismissing the sport and ends up a core member of the team through G-Revolution.

Which energetic newcomer joins Tyson's team in G-Revolution?

He wields Strata Dragoon and arrives alongside Tyson's older brother Hiro.

What does BEGA, the organization Boris founds in G-Revolution, stand for?

It replaces the BBA and corners the parts market, forcing Kenny to build the Hard Metal System.

Who is the protagonist of Beyblade: Metal Fusion?

He travels Japan with Storm Pegasus to take down the Dark Nebula, blamed for his father's apparent death.

Which forbidden Bey does the villain Ryuga wield in Metal Fusion?

It gradually consumes him, and Gingka's final move, Galaxy Nova, frees him rather than simply beating him.

In Metal Fusion, who is revealed to be behind the mask of the mysterious Phoenix?

Ryo Hagane was presumed dead, and a falling piece of ceiling breaks his mask at the worst possible moment.

How many seasons make up the anime later named Beyblade: Metal Saga?

Metal Fusion, Metal Masters, Metal Fury and Shogun Steel aired on TV Tokyo from 2009 to 2012.

Who is the main character of the Beyblade Burst anime?

He and childhood friend Shu start a school bey club before becoming rivals for the Japan title.

In Beyblade Burst Evolution, Valt is scouted by a team based in which country?

BC Sol wins the World League, and Valt beats Shu in the International Bladers' Cup final to become champion.

Which Bey does Aiger Akabane, the 'wild child' hero of Burst Turbo, use?

His story begins two years after Valt's world title, with a loss to the champion that fires his ambition.

Which studio animated both Beyblade Burst and Beyblade X?

The same studio is best known for the Pokémon anime; the first Metal Fusion season was by Tatsunoko.

In Beyblade X, what alias does former champion Jaxon Cross compete under?

He teams with amateur Robin Kazami and influencer Multi Nana-iro as Team Persona to challenge Khrome Ryugu.