The appeal and evaluation of Bakuten Shoot Beyblade G Revolution: A story of heated battles and growth

Beyblade G Revolution - A story of ultimate battle and friendship

"Beyblade G Revolution" is a TV anime series that aired in 2003 and is the third installment in the Beyblade series. It is based on a manga by Aoki Takao and was directed by Hashimoto Mitsuo. TV Tokyo and other production companies worked together to create an epic 52-episode story. Set at the Beyblade World Championships, the series follows the protagonist Takao and his friends as they grow and deepen their friendships as they strive to reach the top.

■ Story

Takao has become very popular after winning the world championships two years in a row. However, a new challenger, Sumeragi Daichi, appears before him. Although Daichi is defeated by Takao, the battle is enough to astonish the viewers. Meanwhile, Takao's friends Kai, Rei, and Max decide to enter the world championships as different teams to face Takao. Max forms a PPB team, while Rei teams up with members of his hometown's Byakko tribe, and they advance through the preliminaries. Kai then enters as a member of his former sworn enemy, the Neoborgs.

The league matches are fierce, and it is not possible to narrow it down to just two teams for the finals. Neoborg (Kai & Yuri) are in first place with one loss, while BBA Revolution (Takao & Daichi) and F Sangre (Julia & Raul) are tied with two losses, so tensions are building as to which of them will advance to the finals. After defeating F Sangre in the final qualifying match, BBA Revolution will finally face off against Neoborg. In the battle between rivals Takao and Kai, Takao narrowly wins, and with Daichi's hard work, the BBA team achieves their third consecutive world championship.

However, after the tournament, a powerful enemy awaits them. What is the plan of Volkoff, who took over BBA and created a new organization? And what is the power of Brooklyn, Takao's worst rival? Takao and his friends will face a new challenge.

■Explanation

"Beyblade G Revolution" is the third installment in the series and introduces a new tag league battle, with the setting being a world tournament where the best fighters who have made it through qualifying rounds around the world gather. Takao grows as a team leader, even as he clashes with new character Daichi. Viewers are deeply moved by Takao's experience of the responsibility of being a leader and the difficulty of continuing to win.

Meanwhile, Kai, Ray, and Max each join a different team to fight Takao. Each character faces new problems, such as feuds within the team and quarrels due to differences in battling methods, but the story also depicts their growth. This work is not just a battle anime, but also a story about friendship, growth, and the bonds between rivals.

■Cast

・Takao Kinomiya: Motoko Kumai ・Kyouju: Houko Kuwashima ・Daichi Sumeragi: Nanayo Nagasawa ・Kai: Rei Takano ・Rei: Aya Hisakawa ・Max: Ai Orikasa ・Hiromi: Shiho Kikuchi ・Jin Kinomiya (Jin of the Gale): Daisuke Namikawa

■ Main staff

Director: Mitsuo Hashimoto Series Composition: Katsumi Hasegawa Screenplay: Katsumi Hasegawa, Sumio Uetake, Jiro Takayama, Masaharu Amiya, Mihoko Yamada Art Director: Masami Hagiwara Director of Photography: Dong-hee Chang CG Director: Taiji Kawanishi Animation Producer: Atsushi Tanaka, Eun-mei Lee Producers: Susumu Matsuyama (TV Tokyo), Toshishi Aoki (TV Tokyo), Shinichi Ikeda, Mamiko Aoki

■ Main Characters

Takao Kinomiya is cheerful and energetic, has a strong sense of justice, and cares about his friends. He's not good at studying, but he loves beybattles. Although he is full of confidence after winning the Beyblade World Championships several times in a row, he feels pressured by the fact that all the Beybladers challenge him for no apparent reason. He uses the Beyblade "Dragoon".

・Sumeragi Daichi He hates to lose, and challenges Takao to become number one in Japan, but before he knows it, he's on the same team as Takao at the world championships. He may seem like a talker, but he actually has an excellent sense for battling. His odd couple with Takao are a must-see. He uses the Beyblade "Gaia Dragoon".

Kai Hiwatari Although he didn't know what he was thinking, he worked with Takao, but he parted ways with the BBA team to battle Takao. He teams up with his former nemesis, Yuri, all to fight his biggest rival, Takao. He is overwhelmed by Brooklyn's strength, but...? He uses the Beyblade "Dranzer".

・Ima always acts calmly and coolly, but has a strong passion for battle. In order to fight Takao, he forms a team called "Baifoods" with the White Tiger tribe from his hometown. He uses the Beyblade "Driger".

Max Mizuhara is half Japanese, with a father who runs a hobby shop in Japan and a mother who studies Beyblade in America. Is his strange Japanese mixed with English a charming trait? His caring personality makes it easy to overcome the friction between new and old members of the PPB team. He uses the Beyblade "Draciel."

・Kyouju Takao's classmate. His Beyblade analysis and customization skills are at professional level. He was thought to be registered as the BBA team's exclusive mechanic, but in fact he also has plenty of talent as a blader. Will the spring base he's been working on for years really come into its own?

・Jin Kinomiya Takao's older brother. He had been away from Japan for a long time, but returned to Japan to become the coach of the BBA team. At first, he hid his face as "Jin the Gale" and investigated Takao's movements. He uses the Beyblade "Metal Driger".

・Tachibana Hiromi Before she knew it, she was a member of the BBA team and was working with Takao and the others. She became a bit of an older sister and looked after Daichi.

■ Main robot items

・Dragoon Galaxy: The Beyblade used by Takao ・Dragoon Galaxy Turbo: The Beyblade used by Takao ・Dragoon Metal Storm: The Beyblade used by Takao ・Gaia Dragoon Great: The Beyblade used by Daichi ・Gaia Dragoon Metal Spike: The Beyblade used by Daichi ・Dranzer Gigs: The Beyblade used by Kai ・Dranzer Gig Turbo: The Beyblade used by Kai ・Dranzer Metal Spiral: The Beyblade used by Kai ・Draiger Gatling: The Beyblade used by Ray ・Draiger Metal Slash: The Beyblade used by Ray ・Draciel Gravity: The Beyblade used by Max ・Draciel Metal Shield: The Beyblade used by Max

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: Takao, it's time for a fight! (2003/01/06)
・Episode 2: We're Not Friends! (2003/01/13)
Episode 3: You Can't Beat Me (2003/01/20)
Episode 4: I Decide My Own Path (2003/01/27)
Episode 5: 100 Years Too Early! (2003/02/03)
・Episode 6: Kai is the only one! (2003/02/10)
Episode 7: It's Up to You (2003/02/17)
・Episode 8: This Is Not a Training Camp! (2003/02/24)
Episode 9: 1 + 1 is infinity! (2003/03/03)
Episode 10: Get it all together! (2003/03/10)
・Episode 11: It's Not My Fault! (2003/03/17)
Episode 12: The Beginning of a Turnaround (2003/03/24)
Episode 13: Kyoju is Kyoju! (2003/03/31)
Episode 14: Let Me Do It! (2003/04/07)
Episode 15: Partners, Right? (2003/04/14)
Episode 16: Don't get in the way! (2003/04/21)
Episode 17: Watch Out, Daichi (2003/04/28)
Episode 18: You've got a good look! (2003/05/05)
Episode 19: NO!! (2003/05/12)
Episode 20: Don't give up... Takao (2003/05/19)
Episode 21: That's so lame! (2003/05/26)
・Episode 22: You Can Win! (2003/06/02)
Episode 23: Not yet... (2003/06/09)
Episode 24: Full Power!! (2003/06/16)
Episode 25: GO!! (2003/06/23)
Episode 26: Yesssss! (2003/06/30)
・Episode 27: It's Super Fun! (2003/07/07)
Episode 28: Is it time yet? (2003/07/14)
Episode 29: This is where I'd be (2003/07/21)
Episode 30: It's Not Over!! (2003/07/28)
・Episode 31: See you! (2003/08/04)
Episode 32: I don't get it!! (2003/08/11)
Episode 33: Apology!! (2003/08/18)
Episode 34: Your Name... (2003/08/25)
Episode 35: I'm glad I met you (2003/09/01)
・Episode 36: Don't mess with me! (2003/09/08)
Episode 37: 1000%! (2003/09/15)
Episode 38: Hell (2003/09/22)
Episode 39: Granny's Ultimate Weapon (2003/09/29)
Episode 40: Give Up? (2003/10/06)
Episode 41: What are you planning? (2003/10/13)
Episode 42: It's Mister X! (2003/10/20)
Episode 43: Are You Ready? (2003/10/27)
Episode 44: We'll Definitely Win! (2003/11/03)
Episode 45: OK! (November 10, 2003)
Episode 46: Treviyan! (2003/11/17)
Episode 47: What?! (2003/11/24)
Episode 48: Love!! (2003/12/01)
Episode 49: Ouch! (2003/12/08)
Episode 50: You loser! (2003/12/22)
Episode 51: It's annoying! (2003/12/29)
Episode 52: GO! Shoot!! (2003/12/29)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Period: 1-31
・To our time -go ahead-
・Lyrics: Uran ・Music: MASAKI
・Arrangement: MASAKI
・Singer: Takao Kinomiya (Motoko Kumai)

・OP2
・Period: 32-52
・Identified
Lyrics: Mika Watanabe Music: Tomonori Ikeda Arrangement: TATOO
・Song: Springs

・ED1
・Period: 1-17
・OH YES!!
Lyrics: Uran Composition: Kaoru Okubo Arrangement: Kaoru Okubo Singer: SISTA with YUKA

・ED2
・Period: 18-31
・Where the Wind Blows ・Lyrics: Makiyo ・Music: YOHEY TSUKASAKI
・Arrangement: YOHEY TSUKASAKI
・Singer: Makiyo

・ED3
・Period: 32-52
・Sign of Wish
Lyrics: Hiroo Ooyagi, Shinichi Kawai Composer: Hiroo Ooyagi Arrangement: Yohei Tsukasaki
・Singer: Makiyo

・IN
・KIRA☆KIRA☆REVOLUTION
Lyrics: Emi Inaba
・Composer: Sinji Tamura
・Singer: Minmin (Hirano Aya from Springs)

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Beyblade G Revolution" is one of the most highly acclaimed works in the Beyblade series. The reason for this is that it is not just a battle anime, but a deep story that depicts the characters' growth, friendship, and bonds with rivals. The human drama of the characters, including Takao, moves and evokes empathy from viewers. Also, don't miss the design of the Beyblade used by each character and the intensity of the battle scenes.

Of particular note is the mismatched duo of Takao and Daichi. Takao's cheerfulness and Daichi's competitive spirit clash, but it is moving to see them grow together. Also, by fighting on different teams, Kai, Rei, and Max face new problems such as feuds within the team and quarrels due to differences in battling methods, and it is also worth watching how they grow together.

This work is enjoyable for a wide range of people, from children to adults. It is especially a must-see for Beyblade fans. You can enjoy the intensity of the battle scenes, the growth of the characters, and the story of friendship. The theme song and insert songs are also memorable, so you can enjoy the afterglow of the movie after watching it.

Furthermore, this is the third film in the Beyblade series, so it is important for understanding the flow of the entire series. If you are a fan of the series, this is a must-watch film. It is also recommended for those who have recently become interested in Beyblade. You will be able to fully enjoy the charm of the series.

"Beyblade G Revolution" is a wonderful work that delves deep into the world of Beyblade and depicts the growth and friendship of the characters. Please watch it and experience its charm.