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Beyblade: Metal Fight Beyblade: Beyblade: Metal Fusion

51 episodes Premiered Apr 5, 2009 Updated Jul 21, 2026

Beyblade: Metal Fight Beyblade is an animated television series that premiered in 2009. Classified under the genres of animation, mystery, action and adventure, kids, and sci-fi and fantasy, the program follows a new cast of characters engaged in a conflict between good and evil. The central protagonist is Gingka, who is joined by a group of loyal friends. Together, they oppose a dangerous organization known as the D

Season overview

Beyblade: Metal Fight Beyblade is an animated television series that premiered in 2009. Classified under the genres of animation, mystery, action and adventure, kids, and sci-fi and fantasy, the program follows a new cast of characters engaged in a conflict between good and evil. The central protagonist is Gingka, who is joined by a group of loyal friends. Together, they oppose a dangerous organization known as the Dark Nebula. The Dark Nebula aims to take over the world and unleash evil, but they identify Gingka as a significant obstacle to their plans. Consequently, the group seeks to destroy him because he possesses the strength required to stand in their way. As the narrative progresses, the relationships between the characters shift, leading to situations where friends become enemies and enemies become allies. The overarching plot focuses on Gingka as he struggles to find the necessary strength to defend his world and uphold the honor of Beyblade. Everything within the series is centered on Gingka and his efforts to thwart the ambitions of the Dark Nebula.

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Pegasus has Landed

Apr 5, 2009 · 21 min

Gingka saves Kenta and is challenged to an uneven battle.

S1·E2 Core

Leone's Roar!

Apr 12, 2009 · 21 min

Madoka fights Kyoya with a broken bey Pegasus; Kyoya receives a strange visitor, who makes an enticing offer.

S1·E3 Core

The Wolf's Ambition!

Apr 19, 2009 · 21 min

Kenta challenges Gingka; Kyoya loses a battle and must leave with his opponent to train.

S1·E4 Core

Charge! Bull Power

Apr 26, 2009 · 21 min

Doji has a gift for Benkei, who later battles Gingka.

S1·E5 Core

Vengeful Gasher

May 3, 2009 · 21 min

Gingka is forced to battle a crab-obsessed villain who has kidnapped Madoka.

S1·E6 Core

Aquario's Challenge

May 10, 2009 · 21 min

Kenta poses as Gingka for a fight with Hikaru.

S1·E7 Core

It's Our Special Move! Saggitario

May 17, 2009 · 21 min

Benkei mentors Kenta, who wants a rematch with Hikaru; Madoka helps Kenta develop a special move.

S1·E8 Core

Merci's Dangerous Trap

May 24, 2009 · 21 min

Kyoya must prove himself during a challenge set up by Doji; Gingka thinks he's on a game show, but he's really being monitored by a computer.

S1·E9 Core

Leone's Counterattack

May 31, 2009 · 21 min

Kyoya battles Benkei; Gingka challenges Hikaru.

S1·E11 Core

Chase the Wolf

Jun 14, 2009 · 21 min

Gingka hunts for Doji at the Dark Nebula headquarters.

S1·E13 Core

L-Drago Awakens!

Jun 28, 2009 · 21 min

Gingka battles an old nemesis who uses Gingka's anger to fuel a forbidden bey.

S1·E14 Core

Memories of Ryo

Jul 5, 2009 · 21 min

Gingka's motivation for defeating Ryuga is revealed through a flashback focusing on his father.

S1·E15 Core

Mysterious Hyoma

Jul 12, 2009 · 21 min

The gang go after Gingka, who has decided to go home. The journey is perilous, and the group encounter a strange traveler along the way.

S1·E16 Core

The Magnificent Aries

Jul 19, 2009 · 21 min

Hyoma leads the gang to Gingka, but Kyoya is suspicious of Hyoma's intentions.

S1·E17 Core

The Silver Pegasus

Jul 26, 2009 · 21 min

Gingka searches for a scroll that could mean more power for Pegasus.

S1·E18 Core

The Green Hades

Aug 2, 2009 · 21 min

Gingka battles Hyoma---whom he's never been able to defeat---and uses his new power.

S1·E19 Core

Conquer the Tag-Team Battle

Aug 9, 2009 · 21 min

Benkei and Kenta team up for a tournament after learning to swap parts of their beys, which increases their power.

S1·E20 Core

Begin! The Survival Battle!

Aug 16, 2009 · 21 min

Gingka and friends enter the Survival Battle contest, in which the winner receives one wish. Meanwhile, Ryuga goes to a remote area and meets a powerful opponent.

S1·E22 Core

The Fearsome Libra

Aug 30, 2009 · 21 min

In the jaw-dropping finale of The Survival Battle, everyone is surprised by who emerges victorious.

S1·E23 Core

The Road to the Battle Bladers

Sep 6, 2009 · 21 min

As the winner of the Endurance Battle, Yu is granted his wish: to have the biggest Beyblade competition in the world.

S1·E24 Core

The Beautiful Eagle

Sep 13, 2009 · 21 min

Battles heat up as the Bladers earn points for entry into the Battle Bladers competition. Gingka meets a new rival, Tsubasa, who tests his strength.

S1·E25 Core

The Sniper Capricorn

Sep 20, 2009 · 21 min

Kyoya comes across a calculating opponent Tobio, aka Captain Capri, with an erratic playing style that puts Kyoya's skills to the test.

S1·E27 Core

Intruders In The Challenge Match

Oct 4, 2009 · 21 min

The competition to make it into Battle Bladers heats up with Yu battling Hyoma and Tsubasa battling Kenta.

S1·E29 Core

Kenta and Sora

Oct 18, 2009 · 21 min

Kenta befriends a new blader, Sora, who has amazing power but lacks control.

S1·E30 Core

The Bewitching Pisces

Oct 25, 2009 · 21 min

Gingka is pushed to the limits when he enters an important challenge match and faces a self-proclaimed sorcerer named Ryutaro.

S1·E31 Core

The Twin Gemios

Nov 1, 2009 · 21 min

Four battles are underway in four different stadiums as the competition to make it into Battle Bladers heats up.

S1·E32 Core

The Stormy Battle Royale

Nov 8, 2009 · 21 min

In an exciting challenge match for Battle Bladers, six bladers are pitted against each other at the same time.

S1·E33 Core

The Oath of the Phoenix

Nov 15, 2009 · 21 min

When Phoenix saves Gingka's Bey Pointer from Tetsuya's claws, Gingka puts everything on the line in a battle with Phoenix.

S1·E34 Core

Shine, Virgo!

Nov 22, 2009 · 21 min

Gingka has to create a new special move when battling a new opponent Teru, who is a former dancer.

S1·E35 Core

L-Drago, on the Move

Nov 29, 2009 · 21 min

When Tsubasa is caught sneaking into the Dark Nebula, he must battle his way through Dark Nebula Bladers to earn his freedom.

S1·E36 Core

Broken Wings

Dec 6, 2009 · 21 min

Tsubasa is almost defeated by Ryuga in an intense battle until Phoenix comes to the rescue. Gingka fights Tobio in a stadium of moving walls.

S1·E37 Core

Rock Scorpio's Deadly Poison

Dec 13, 2009 · 21 min

When a gang led by Busujima takes over their stadium, Kenta and Sora have to battle hard to reclaim what is theirs.

S1·E38 Core

Run, Gingka!

Dec 20, 2009 · 21 min

Gingka must decide between a last opportunity to earn points and defending his friends against Tsubasa.

S1·E39 Core

Clash! The Fireblaze vs The Pegasus

Dec 27, 2009 · 21 min

Phoenix appears and challenges Tsubasa and Gingka to a battle. Tsubasa's true loyalties are revealed.

S1·E40 Core

GO! Battle Bladers!

Jan 10, 2010 · 21 min

With Doji in charge of the tournament, Battle Bladers begins and the gang pitted against tough opponents.

S1·E41 Core

The Serpent's Terror

Jan 17, 2010 · 21 min

In the opening matches, Hyoma goes up against a new Dark Nebula Blader, Reiji. Ryuga battles Hikaru.

S1·E42 Core

The Dragon's Punishment

Jan 17, 2010 · 21 min

The gang vows to avenge Hikaru's loss in the next round of battles. Yu battles Reiji to prove his worth to Dark Nebula.

S1·E43 Core

The Deck is Stacked

Jan 24, 2010 · 21 min

In the second round of Battle Bladers, Doji is up to his usual tricks. Benkei faces Kyoya and Gingka takes on Ryutaro.

S1·E44 Core

Entrusted Emotions

Feb 7, 2010 · 21 min

Kenta, determined to win for Yu and all true Bladers, takes on Reiji in the next round of the tournament.

S1·E45 Core

Eagle Counterattacks

Feb 14, 2010 · 21 min

Tsubasa fights his most difficult battle, against Ryuga and his Bey Lightning L-Drago.

S1·E46 Core

Libra Disappears

Feb 21, 2010 · 21 min

Gingka takes on Reiji in the semi-finals. Hyoma and Kenta go after Yu when he is kidnapped by Doji.

S1·E47 Core

Bonds of Steel

Feb 28, 2010 · 21 min

Phoenix arrives in the nick of time to help Kenta and Hyoma. Gingka's battle with Reiji at Battle Bladers heats up.

S1·E49 Core

Fierce Battle! Lion VS Dragon

Mar 14, 2010 · 21 min

Kyoya must face Ryuga in the semi-finals at Battle Bladers. The winner will go on to face Gingka in the final match.

S1·E50 Mytharc

The Furious Final Battle!

Mar 21, 2010 · 21 min

The epic final match of Battle Bladers begins with more than just victory on the line.

S1·E51 Mytharc

Blader's Spirit

Mar 28, 2010 · 21 min

The Battle Bladers final match continues, and Gingka must summon all of his strength if he is to win and save the future of Beyblade.

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