Beyblade 2001
What is Beyblade?
Beyblade is a multimedia franchise and toyline developed by the Japanese toy company Takara that features battling spinning tops inspired by the traditional beigoma. The 2001 television series follows thirteen-year-old Takao Kinomiya, also known as Tyson Granger, and his teammates Kai Hiwatari, Max Mizuhura, also known as Max Tate, and Rei Kon, also known as Ray Kon.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 154
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 8, 2001
- Last aired
- Dec 29, 2003
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Kids, Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Beyblade is a multimedia franchise and toyline developed by the Japanese toy company Takara that features battling spinning tops inspired by the traditional beigoma. The 2001 television series follows thirteen-year-old Takao Kinomiya, also known as Tyson Granger, and his teammates Kai Hiwatari, Max Mizuhura, also known as Max Tate, and Rei Kon, also known as Ray Kon. Together, they form a group called the Bladebreakers, striving to become the greatest Beybladers in the world. The team receives technical assistance from their resident genius, Kyoujyu, who is also known as Kenny. Utilizing the powerful strength of their BitBeasts, the Bladebreakers use their specialized tops to compete in battles and reach their goal. The franchise has since expanded to include various iterations, such as Beyblade X, which utilizes the X-Celerator Gear System for high-speed collisions and bursts. The series remains a significant part of the broader Beyblade hobby, which is supported by an official YouTube channel and various collaborative resources for fans and collectors worldwide.
Should you watch it?
“Young bladers compete using powerful BitBeasts in high-stakes battles.”
- Exciting beyblade battles with strategic elements
- Strong team dynamics and character development
- Colorful animation and dynamic fight scenes
- Repetitive battle formulas
- Limited character depth beyond main cast
You enjoy competitive sports anime with supernatural elements.
Suitable for children and teens who enjoy action-oriented storytelling.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 51 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Blade Raider Jan 8, 2001
- E2 Day of the Dragoon Jan 15, 2001
- E3 Take It to the Max Jan 22, 2001
- E4 The Qualifier Begins Jan 29, 2001
- E5 Draciel of Approval Feb 5, 2001
- E6 Dragoon Storm Feb 12, 2001
- E7 Thirteen Candles Feb 19, 2001
- E8 Bladin' In The Streets Feb 26, 2001
- E9 Showdown in Hong Kong Mar 5, 2001
- E10 Battle in the Sky Mar 12, 2001
- E11 Bye Bye Bit Beast Mar 19, 2001
- E12 Adios Bladebreakers Mar 26, 2001
- E13 Crouching Lion, Hidden Tiger Apr 2, 2001
- E14 The Race is On! Apr 9, 2001
- E15 Going for the Gold Apr 16, 2001
- E16 My Enemy, My Friend Apr 23, 2001
- E17 A Score to Settle Apr 30, 2001
- E18 A Star is Born May 7, 2001
- E19 Under the Microscope May 14, 2001
- E20 All Relative May 21, 2001
- E21 Practice Makes Perfect May 28, 2001
- E22 Blading with the Stars! Jun 4, 2001
- E23 Showdown in Vegas Jun 11, 2001
- E24 Viva Las Vegas Jun 18, 2001
- E25 My Way or the Highway Jun 25, 2001
- E26 Catch a Shooting All-Star Jul 2, 2001
- E27 The Battle of America Jul 9, 2001
- E28 Bottom of the Ninth Jul 16, 2001
- E29 Play It Again, Dizzi! Jul 23, 2001
- E30 Cruising for a Bruising Jul 30, 2001
- E31 London Calling Aug 6, 2001
- E32 Darkness at the End of the Tunnel Aug 13, 2001
- E33 Last Tangle in Paris Aug 20, 2001
- E34 Art Attack Aug 27, 2001
- E35 When in Rome... Beyblade Sep 3, 2001
- E36 Deja Vu All Over Again Sep 10, 2001
- E37 A Knight to Remember Sep 17, 2001
- E38 Olympia Challenge Sep 24, 2001
- E39 A Majestic Battle... A Majestic Victory? Oct 1, 2001
- E40 Hot Battle in a Cold Town Oct 8, 2001
- E41 Out of the Past Oct 15, 2001
- E42 Drawn to the Darkness Oct 22, 2001
- E43 Live and Let Kai! Oct 29, 2001
- E44 Losing Kai Nov 5, 2001
- E45 Breaking the Ice Nov 12, 2001
- E46 First Strike Nov 19, 2001
- E47 A Lesson for Tyson Nov 26, 2001
- E48 Victory in Defeat Dec 3, 2001
- E49 A Wicked Wind Blows Dec 10, 2001
- E50 New and Cyber-Improved... Dec 17, 2001
- E51 Final Showdown Dec 24, 2001
Season 2 · 51 episodes
- E1 Shot Down in Flames! Jan 7, 2002
- E2 The Search for Mr. X Jan 14, 2002
- E3 Unseen and Unleashed Jan 21, 2002
- E4 Searching for Dragoon Jan 28, 2002
- E5 Guess Who's Back in Town? Feb 4, 2002
- E6 The Magtram Threat Feb 11, 2002
- E7 The Reunion Begins Feb 18, 2002
- E8 Return of the Bladebreakers! Feb 25, 2002
- E9 La Isla Bey-Nita Mar 4, 2002
- E10 The Island of No Return Mar 11, 2002
- E11 The Evil Island of Dr. B Mar 18, 2002
- E12 Bring Me Dranzer Mar 25, 2002
- E13 Testing One, Two, Three Apr 1, 2002
- E14 Gideon Raises Gerry! Apr 8, 2002
- E15 Show Me the Bit-Beasts! Apr 15, 2002
- E16 Team Psykick's New Recruit Apr 22, 2002
- E17 Hilary's Bey-B-Cue Apr 29, 2002
- E18 When Friends Become Foes May 6, 2002
- E19 Their Own Private Battles May 13, 2002
- E20 The Power Half Hour!! May 20, 2002
- E21 The Battle Tower Showdown May 27, 2002
- E22 Max Takes One for the Team Jun 3, 2002
- E23 The Bigger the Cyber-Driger...The Harder It Falls... Jun 17, 2002
- E24 Ghost in the Machine Jun 24, 2002
- E25 Raising Kane!! Jul 1, 2002
- E26 Cyber Dragoon Takes Control! Jul 8, 2002
- E27 Building the Perfect Bit Beast! Jul 15, 2002
- E28 Hot Rock Jul 22, 2002
- E29 A Friend's Cry / Bad Seed in the Big Apple Jul 29, 2002
- E30 Get a Piece of the Rock! Aug 5, 2002
- E31 Attack of the Rock Bit Beast Aug 12, 2002
- E32 Lots of Questions... Few Answers Aug 19, 2002
- E33 Rock Bottom! Aug 26, 2002
- E34 Itzy Bey-Itzy Spider Sep 2, 2002
- E35 See No Bit Beast, Hear No Bit Beast Sep 9, 2002
- E36 Friends and Enemies Sep 16, 2002
- E37 Beybattle at the Bit Beast Corral Sep 23, 2002
- E38 The Fate Of The Spark Battle Sep 30, 2002
- E39 The Bit Beast Bond Oct 7, 2002
- E40 Squeeze Play Oct 14, 2002
- E41 Who's Your Daddy? Oct 21, 2002
- E42 Fortunes Dear and Dire Oct 28, 2002
- E43 Kai's Royal Flush Nov 4, 2002
- E44 The Calm Before the Storm Nov 11, 2002
- E45 Zeo vs. Ozuma Nov 18, 2002
- E46 Black & White Evil Powers Nov 25, 2002
- E47 Deceit From Above Dec 2, 2002
- E48 Phoenix Falling Dec 9, 2002
- E49 The Enemy Within Dec 16, 2002
- E50 Clash Of The Tyson Dec 23, 2002
- E51 Destiny of the Final Battle Dec 30, 2002
Season 3 · 52 episodes
- E1 New Kid in Town Jan 6, 2003
- E2 A Team Divided Jan 13, 2003
- E3 Invitation to Battle Jan 20, 2003
- E4 We Were Once Bladebreakers... Jan 27, 2003
- E5 A League of His Own Feb 3, 2003
- E6 You're the Man, Kai! Feb 10, 2003
- E7 Take Your Best Shot Feb 17, 2003
- E8 Roughing It Feb 24, 2003
- E9 Swiped on the Streets Mar 3, 2003
- E10 It's a Battle Royale Mar 10, 2003
- E11 The Blame Game Mar 17, 2003
- E12 When In Rome, Let It Rip! Mar 24, 2003
- E13 Kenny's Big Battle Mar 31, 2003
- E14 Picking Up the Pieces Apr 7, 2003
- E15 Sleepless in Madrid Apr 14, 2003
- E16 Fire and Water Apr 21, 2003
- E17 Same Old Dirty Tricks Apr 28, 2003
- E18 Beyblade Like An Egyptian May 5, 2003
- E19 One For All . . . Free For All May 12, 2003
- E20 Burdens of a Champion May 19, 2003
- E21 Under Pressure May 26, 2003
- E22 Sibling Rivalry Jun 2, 2003
- E23 Ray And Kai: The Ultimate Face-off... Jun 9, 2003
- E24 Down Under, Thunder Jun 16, 2003
- E25 Max Attacks Jun 23, 2003
- E26 Familiar Faces Jun 30, 2003
- E27 What a Blast Jul 7, 2003
- E28 Changing Gears Jul 14, 2003
- E29 And Then There Were Two Jul 21, 2003
- E30 Let The Games Begin... Again! Jul 28, 2003
- E31 Runaway Daichi Aug 4, 2003
- E32 Beyblade Idol Aug 11, 2003
- E33 Out of Their League Aug 18, 2003
- E34 The Mysterious Mystel Aug 25, 2003
- E35 Pros and Ex-Cons Sep 1, 2003
- E36 Boris, the Blade Stops Here Sep 8, 2003
- E37 The Bega Challenge Sep 15, 2003
- E38 Bega on the Rise Sep 22, 2003
- E39 Rebel Alliance Sep 29, 2003
- E40 Back to Basics Oct 6, 2003
- E41 And Justice-Five For All Oct 13, 2003
- E42 When You Wish Upon A Star Oct 20, 2003
- E43 Sing Ming Ming Sing! Nov 3, 2003
- E44 Refuse to Lose Nov 10, 2003
- E45 Max to the Maxx Nov 17, 2003
- E46 The Return of Kai Nov 24, 2003
- E47 Now You're Making Me Mad Dec 1, 2003
- E48 Beyblading Spirit Dec 8, 2003
- E49 Principles of Victory Dec 15, 2003
- E50 Welcome to My Nightmare Dec 22, 2003
- E51 Brooklyn's Back Dec 29, 2003
- E52 Beybattle for the Ages Dec 29, 2003
Frequently asked questions
What are BitBeasts?
BitBeasts are powerful spirit creatures that reside within special beyblades and enhance their abilities during battles.
How many team members are in the Bladebreakers?
The main team consists of four core members who compete together throughout the series.
Is this show about real beyblades?
The show features fictional beyblade battles with fantastical elements like BitBeasts rather than realistic toy competitions.
What age group is this for?
The series is primarily targeted at children and young teens, featuring age-appropriate themes and content.
Are there tournaments in the show?
Yes, the characters participate in various beyblade tournaments and competitions as they strive to become champions.