---
title: "Beyblade Burst"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beyblade-burst-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 67667
imdb_id: "tt6348126"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 6
episodes_count: 335
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 341
content_rating: "TV-Y"
---

# Beyblade Burst (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beyblade-burst-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Beyblade Burst is a Japanese anime series that premiered on April 4, 2016, and concluded on March 27, 2017. The show follows middle schooler Valt Aoi, who competes using his Beyblade Valkyrie, aiming to become the world's top Blader. Alongside his close friend Shu Kurenai, an elite Blader known for his dedication and skill, Valt faces various opponents including classmates, friends, and formidable rivals. The series was produced by D-rights and TV Tokyo, animated by OLM, and aired in Japan on TXN stations. An English version premiered in Canada on Teletoon on September 10, 2016. The show is part of the broader Beyblade franchise and represents the eighth season of the overall anime series. It features competitive Beyblade battles where characters use specialized tops with unique abilities. The series aired new episodes weekly in Japan during its original run.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Valt Aoi battles rivals and friends to become the world's top Beyblade champion."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced matches
- focus on sportsmanship

### Caveats & Content Note
- repetitive battle sequences
- Tone & Suitability: The series is suitable for general audiences and focuses on friendly athletic competition.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: competitive, energetic, youthful, sporty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | 9Now | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Beyblade Burst (51 Episodes)
Beyblade Burst season 1 is a television series that follows the story of Valt Aoi, a Beigoma Academy student who competes with his Beyblade Valtryek against friends, classmates, and rivals to become the world's number one Blader. The series is set in a world where Bladers engage in high-energy battles with their Beyblades, a type of spinning top. The show features a mix of action, adventure, comedy, and science fiction elements, and is geared towards a young audience. The series premiered in 2016 and has a TV-Y rating, indicating it is suitable for children. The main character, Valt Aoi, is a middle schooler who is passionate about Blading and strives to achieve his goal of becoming the world's number one Blader. The series features a cast of characters, including Valt, who is a skilled Blader and a determined competitor.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 257
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 19 (7%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 238 (93%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Marina Inoue** as *Valt Aoi (voice)*
- **Junya Enoki** as *Shuu Kurenai (voice)*
- **Ryoko Shiraishi** as *Free De La Hoya (voice)*
- **Tomoko Ikeda** as *Aiga Akaba (voice)*
- **Fumihiro Okabayashi** as *Rantarou Kiyama (voice)*
- **Megumi Han** as *Drum Koryu (voice)*
- **Natsumi Fujiwara** as *Hyuuga Asahi (voice)*
- **Haruka Tomatsu** as *Hikaru Asahi (voice)*
- **Mutsumi Tamura** as *Bell Daikokuten (voice)*
- **Ayahi Takagaki** as *Daina Kurogami (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is a middle schooler named Valt Aoi.

### Q: What does Valt use to battle?
Valt battles using his Beyblade named Valkyrie.

### Q: What is the goal of the series?
Valt aims to become the number one Blader in the world.

### Q: Who does Valt compete against?
He faces off against a variety of friends, classmates, and rivals.

### Q: Is this a sports series?
Yes, the series centers on the competitive sport of Beyblade.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Beyblade Burst (TV Series 2016-2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6348126)
- [BEYBLADE X official website](https://beyblade.com/)
- [Beyblade Burst season 1 - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyblade_Burst_season_1)
- [Amazon.com: Beyblade](https://www.amazon.com/beyblade/s?k=beyblade)
- [Beyblade Burst | Beyblade Wiki | Fandom](https://beyblade.fandom.com/wiki/Beyblade_Burst)
- [Watch Beyblade Burst | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80202539)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*