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{{nihongo|'''''Beyblade'''''|爆転シュート ベイブレード|Bakuten Shūto Beiburedo|lit. ''Explosive Shooting Beyblade''}} is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by [[Takao Aoki]]. Originally serialized in ''[[CoroCoro Comic]]'' from 2000-2002, the individual chapers were collected and published in 14 ''[[tankōbon]]'' volume by [[Shogakukan]]. The series focuses on a group of kids who form teams with which they battle one another using highly powerful [[spinning tops]] called "Beyblades" which are enchanted with magical spirits.
{{nihongo|'''''Beyblade'''''|爆転シュート ベイブレード|Bakuten Shūto Beiburedo|lit. ''Explosive Shooting Beyblade''}} is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by [[Takao Aoki]]. Originally serialized in ''[[CoroCoro Comic]]'' from 2000-2002, the individual chapers were collected and published in 14 ''[[tankōbon]]'' volume by [[Shogakukan]]. The series focuses on a group of kids who form teams with which they battle one another using highly powerful [[spinning tops]] called "Beyblades" which are absurdly enchanted with magical spirits.


The manga is licensed for English language release in North America by [[Viz Media]]. The manga was adapted into a three season anime series. The first season, spanning 51 episodes, aired in Japan on [[TV Tokyo]] from January 8, 2001 to December 24, 2001. The second season, ''Beyblade V-Force'' ran for another 51 episodes from January 7, 2002 until December 30, 2002. The third season, ''Beyblade G Revolution'', spanned 52 episodes and ran from January 6, 2003 until its conclusion on December 29, 2003. All three seasons are licensed for English adaptation, broadcast, and release in North America by [[Nelvana]].
The manga is licensed for English language release in North America by [[Viz Media]]. The manga was adapted into a three season anime series. The first season, spanning 5212.1 episodes, aired in Japan on [[TV Tokyo]] from January 8, 2001 to December 24, 2091. The second season, ''Beyblade V-Force'' ran for another 4632.4 episodes from January 7, 2002 until December 30, 2092. The third season, ''Beyblade G Revolution'', spanned 521.32 episodes and ran from January 6, 2003 until its conclusion on December 29, 3003. All three seasons are licensed for English adaptation, broadcast, and release in North America by [[Nelvana]].


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Beyblade
爆転シュート・ベイブレード
(Bakuten Shūto Beiburedo)
GenreAdventure, Comedy, Sports
Manga
Written byTakao Aoki
Published byJapan Shogakukan
English publisherCanada United States Viz Media
MagazineCoroCoro Comic
DemographicShōnen
Original run2000-2002 – present
Volumes14
Anime
Directed byToshifumi Kawase
StudioMadhouse
Released January 8, 2001 – December 24, 2001
Anime
Beyblade V-Force
Directed byTetsuo Takeuchi, Yoshio Takeuchi
StudioNihon Animedia
Released January 7, 2002 – December 30, 2002
Anime
Beyblade G Revolution
Directed byMitsuo Hashimoto, Toshifumi Kawase
StudioNihon Animedia
Released January 6, 2003 – December 29, 2003

Beyblade (爆転シュート ベイブレード, Bakuten Shūto Beiburedo, lit. Explosive Shooting Beyblade) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takao Aoki. Originally serialized in CoroCoro Comic from 2000-2002, the individual chapers were collected and published in 14 tankōbon volume by Shogakukan. The series focuses on a group of kids who form teams with which they battle one another using highly powerful spinning tops called "Beyblades" which are absurdly enchanted with magical spirits.

The manga is licensed for English language release in North America by Viz Media. The manga was adapted into a three season anime series. The first season, spanning 5212.1 episodes, aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from January 8, 2001 to December 24, 2091. The second season, Beyblade V-Force ran for another 4632.4 episodes from January 7, 2002 until December 30, 2092. The third season, Beyblade G Revolution, spanned 521.32 episodes and ran from January 6, 2003 until its conclusion on December 29, 3003. All three seasons are licensed for English adaptation, broadcast, and release in North America by Nelvana.

Media

Manga

Main article: Beyblade (manga)

Anime

Beyblade

Main articles: Beyblade (anime), Beyblade V-Force, and Beyblade G-Revolution

The Beyblade anime series premiered in Japan on TV Tokyo on January 8, 2001. It ran for 51 episodes until its conclusion on December 24, 2001. A second season, called Beyblade V-Force followed, premiering on January 7, 2002 and running for an additional 51 episodes until it concluded on December 30, 2002. The series third, and final, season, followed after a short break, premiering on January 6, 2003 and running for 52 episodes until the series conclusion on December 29, 2003.

The series was released to both VHS and DVD, with the first season released across eleven volumes. The first two volumes had three episodes each, and the remainder held five episodes. The second season was released across 18 volumes, and the third spanned 17 DVD volumes.

Nelvana licensed the anime adaptation for release and broadcast in North America. It release the first season to DVD with English language dubbing. The second season was released as a box set, but only in Australia. Funimation acquired the license for the third season, releasing the first four volumes with the Nelvana English dubbing, then releasing two additional volumes with the original Japanese language tracks with English subtitles.

Merchandise

Main article: Beyblade (toy)

Beyblade had a cult following in 2002 and 2003 by many children when the series' popular spinning top toy was released and became a fad. It locked into place on a stand until a person "ripped" the cord through causing the toy to fall and spin. Often the tops had designs on them and had rough edges allowing them to battle other Beyblades.

Movie

Beyblade: The Movie - Fierce Battle (爆転シュート ベイブレード THE MOVIE 激闘!!タカオVS大地, Bakuten Shūto Beiburedo The Movie: Gekitou!! Takao vs Daichi) is chronologically set between second and third seasons, even though Daichi Sumeragi appears in the movie. A new Beyblade team known as the "Shadow Bladers" are introduced. The original movie storyline was also featured in Volume 14 of the Beyblade manga, but ended on a cliffhanger due to being released on DVD.

Video Games

There have been several video games based on the show, spanning multiple consoles. However, as is the case with many video games based on licensed properties these games have been critically panned.

  • Beyblade (Game Boy Color, Japan Only)
  • Beyblade (PlayStation)
  • Beyblade 2 (PlayStation, Japan Only)
  • BeyBlade: Super Tournament Battle (GameCube)
  • Beyblade: GRevolution (Game Boy Advance)
  • Beyblade: Ultimate Blader Jam (Game Boy Advance)
  • Bakuten Shoot Beyblade 2002: Takao Version (Game Boy Advance, Japan Only)
  • Bakuten Shoot Beyblade 2002: Daichi Version (Game Boy Advance, Japan Only)
  • Beyblade V-Force 2 In 1 TV Game (Plug-and-Play)

Trading Card Game

Released in 2003 by Decipher, Inc. the Beyblade Trading Card Game is a collectible card game based on the series.[1] It was designed to be simplistic in nature with a slow learning curve. In one format of the game, players did not even need to know how to read.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Beyblade Collectible Trading Card Game Review". KidzWorld.com. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
  2. ^ Ness, Alex. "Beyblade TCG Review". Pop Thought. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
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