Metal Fight Beyblade 4D: The appeal and evaluation of the battle system and story

Metal Fight Beyblade 4D - An epic tale of adventure and friendship

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

April 3, 2011 - April 1, 2012

■Broadcasting station

TV Tokyo

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 52

■Original Story

Takafumi Adachi

■ Director

Kunihisa Sugishima

■ Production

Animation production: SynergySP
Produced by TV Tokyo, D-Rights

■Works

©Takafumi Adachi, MFBB Project, TV Tokyo

■ Story

Something strange has happened in space. A fragment of a star (meteorite) has come flying to Earth for the first time in hundreds of years. The mysterious power hidden in the fragment of a star can become either good or evil depending on who gets it. What if the fragment of a star falls into the hands of evil?

Then, one day... Ginga and the others help a boy named Yuuki who is being attacked by a mysterious boy named Johannes. Yuuki is actually a genius young astronomer and a blader with Mercury Anubius. Yuuki says he came to inform Ginga and the others of the voice of the star fragment. One day, he witnessed ten star fragments (meteorites) falling from the sky. One of the lights resided in Anubius, and that night, he heard the voice of the star fragment. The great disaster was trying to revive the black sun, the vengeful god of destruction "Nemesis", using the unknown power of the star fragment. The star fragment knew this, so it dispersed its power (fragment) into ten. To entrust the fate of the Earth to the chosen warriors "10 Legendary Radars"! Ginga (Pegasis), Kyoya (Leone), Ryuga (L-Drago), and Yuuki (Anubius) are revealed to be Legendary Bladers. Who has the remaining six and where are they?! A blader with that kind of power would surely appear at a Beyblade tournament held around the world. First, we must find those bladers.

Ginga and her friends begin a new adventure to revive Nemesis, who is waiting somewhere on Earth, as a righteous force.

■Explanation

This is the third season of the TV anime "Metal Fight Beyblade" series, which is about battling with the toy "Beyblade" released by Takara Tomy. The characters from the previous two series have evolved and new characters have appeared. It is a grand-scale story in which Ginga and friends play an active role in preventing the collapse of the world.

*Episodes 129 and onwards are broadcast in 15-minute slots on TX, but the DVD and overseas broadcasts broadcast (record) two 15-minute episodes as one episode, making a total of 39 episodes.

■Cast

・Hagan Ginga/Aki Kaneda・Ryuga/Kenjiro Tsuda・Kyouya Tategami/Satoshi Hino・Yuuki Mizusawa/Masayuki Makiguchi・Kenta Yumiya/Emiri Kato・Madoka Amano/Kei Shindo

■ Main staff

・Director / Kunihisa Sugishima ・Series Original Story / Takao Murakami, Takashi Ishimoto ・Series Composition / Katsumi Hasegawa ・Screenplay / Katsumi Hasegawa, Masashi Suzuki, Masashi Kubota, Katsuhiko Chiba, Masaharu Amiya, Kazuyuki Fudeyasu ・Art Design / Kazusuke Yoshihara ・Art Director / Takashi Honda ・CG Director / Yasutaka Tanaka ・Director of Photography / Keiko Ishizuka ・Editor / Keiko Onodera ・Animation Producer / Shunichiro Miura ・Producers / Yoshikazu Beniya (TV Tokyo), Mamiko Aoki

■ Main Characters

・Steel Galaxy
One of the Legend Bladers. He loves bey battles. The stronger the opponent, the more excited he gets. A typical hot-blooded Beyblade fanatic. He hates crooked things. He's an honest and straightforward guy. He sets out on a journey to find the Legend Bladers in order to stop Nemesis' revival.

・Tategami One of Kyoya's Legendary Bladers. Ginga's biggest rival. His goal is to "beat Ginga" and no one else. He looks scary and has a bad mouth, but he's actually a good guy who cares about his friends.

・Ryuga
He was taken over by the power of darkness, but has since been resurrected. He is a mysterious being who does not seem to be an enemy of Ginga, but is also not an ally. He does not join Ginga in their quest to "save the world," but instead is searching alone for the Legendary Blader in order to fight and defeat strong Bladers.

Mizusawa: Yuki's grandfather was from Furuma Village (Galaxy's hometown). He heard the legend about the star fragment from his grandfather. He is very knowledgeable about astronomy.

Yumiya: He loves Kenta Beyblade. He still has a long way to go as a blader, but he has more ambition than anyone else. He is aware that he is not a Legendary Blader, and wants to help Ginga and the others in his own way, so he acts separately from Ginga and the others. He goes to persuade Ryuga to cooperate with Ginga and the others, and they decide to travel together.

・Amano Madoka doesn't battle herself, but she has a wealth of knowledge about Beys. She's also an expert at analyzing matches. She accompanies Ginga and the others as a mechanic. She's just a normal girl.

■ Main robot items

・Big Bang Pegasis Ginga's Beyblade

・Beyblade used by Kyoya Fang Leone

- El Drago Destroy - The Beyblade used by Ryuga

Mercury Anubius Yuuki's Beyblade

Flame Sagittario Kenta's Beyblade

■Subtitle

・Episode 103: Star Fragment (2011/04/03)
・Episode 104/Legend Blader/(2011/04/10)
・Episode 105: Mysterious Cat Lynx (2011/04/17)
・Episode 106: El Drago Destroy (2011/04/24)
・Episode 107: Awakening! Anubius (2011/05/01)
Episode 108: Warrior Qualifications (2011/05/08)
・Episode 109: Kenta's Determination (2011/05/15)
・Episode 110: Crimson Flash (2011/05/22)
・Episode 111: The Strongest Tag Team Battle, the Gateway to Success (2011/05/29)
・Episode 112: A New Roar! (2011/06/05)
・Episode 113/Big Bang Tornado (2011/06/12)
・Episode 114: Chronos, God of Saturn (2011/06/19)
・Episode 115: Showdown! Tower of Babel (2011/06/26)
・Episode 116: Reborn! Team Dungeon (2011/07/03)
・Episode 117/Sphere 360 ​​(2011/07/10)
・Episode 118/Completed! New Unicorno (2011/07/17)
・Episode 119: I am the champion! (2011/07/24)
・Episode 120: Mist Mountain Labyrinth (2011/07/31)
・Episode 121: Lion's Pride (2011/08/07)
・Episode 122: Dynamis, Guardian of the Temple (2011/08/14)
・Episode 123: Nemesis, the Legend of Resurrection (2011/08/21)
・Episode 124: Warriors of the Seasons (2011/08/28)
・Episode 125: Battle of Beystar Island (September 4, 2011)
・Episode 126: Fierce! Two Great Battles (2011/09/11)
・Episode 127: The Invisible Opponent (Blader) (2011/09/18)
・Episode 128: Orion's Whereabouts (2011/09/25)
・Episode 129: Lion in the Wilderness (2011/10/02)
・Episode 130: The True Identity of the Monster (2011/10/9)
・Episode 131: Venus God Quetzalcoatl (2011/10/16)
・Episode 132: The Beat of Nemesis (2011/10/23)
・Episode 133: The God of Destruction Returns!? (2011/10/30)
・Episode 134: Sagittarius' Blow (2011/11/06)
・Episode 135: Child of the Black Sun ("Black Sun" = Nemesis) (2011/11/13)
・Episode 136: The Curse of Hades (2011/11/20)
・Episode 137: Four Souls (2011/11/27)
・Episode 138: Ginga vs. Chris (2011/12/04)
・Episode 139: Assemble! Legend Bladers (December 11, 2011)
・Episode 140/Zeus' Barrier (2011/12/18)
・Episode 141/Diablo Nemesis (2011/12/25)
・Episode 142: Star Bonds (2012/01/08)
・Episode 143: To the Battlefield (2012/01/15)
Episode 144: Guided Fate (2012/01/22)
・Episode 145/The Lost Kingdom (2012/01/29)
・Episode 146: Nemesis vs. L-Drago (2012/02/05)
・Episode 147: The Broken Constellations of the Seasons (2012/02/12)
・Episode 148: Inherited Light (2012/02/19)
・Episode 149/Flash Sagittario (2012/02/26)
・Episode 150: Obsessive Killer Moves (March 4, 2012)
・Episode 151: Hades' Obsession (2012/03/11)
・Episode 152: The Final Battle! (2012/03/18)
・Episode 153: Light of Hope (2012/03/25)
・Episode 154/To the Future (2012/04/01)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・"Courage of the Heart"
・Lyrics by YU+KI
・Composition: YU+KI
・Arrangement: DNA.pro
・Song: YU+KI

・ED1
・Destiny
・Lyrics by YU+KI
・Composition: YU+KI
・Arrangement: DNA.pro
・Song: YK feat. YU+KI

Metal Fight Beyblade 4D - Review and Recommendation

"Metal Fight Beyblade 4D" is the third season of the anime series based on Takara Tomy's popular toy "Beyblade" and aired on TV Tokyo from April 3, 2011 to April 1, 2012. The series is action-packed with epic storytelling, character growth, and friendship.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Metal Fight Beyblade 4D" depicts the unknown power of a meteorite that comes from space and the battle that surrounds it. The star fragment has the power to be either good or evil, and if that power falls into the hands of evil, the fate of the Earth will be in jeopardy, and this tension permeates the entire story. In order to properly use the power of the star fragment, the protagonist Ginga Hagane and his friends rise up as "Legend Bladers" and embark on a journey to find other Legend Bladers while participating in Beyblade tournaments held around the world. Throughout this journey, they are shown growing as they overcome various challenges.

Particularly memorable is the scene where Ginga and the others hear the voice of the Star Fragment and become aware of their mission. This scene symbolizes the story's themes of "responsibility" and "courage," and deeply moves the viewer. In addition, the fact that the power of the Star Fragment is divided into ten pieces adds mystery and thrill to the story, drawing the viewer in.

Character Appeal

Each character in this series is unique and charming. The main character, Ginga Hagane, is a hot-blooded boy with a strong sense of justice, and his love of bey battles resonates with viewers. His rival, Kyoya the Shield God, looks scary and has a foul mouth, but he actually cares about his friends, which is a fascinating contrast. Ryuga is a mysterious being who has been taken over by dark powers in the past, and his actions and goals add depth to the story.

The new character, Mizusawa Yuuki, is a genius young astronomer whose knowledge of star fragments plays an important role in the story's progression. The fact that his grandfather is from Furuma Village, Ginga's hometown, also serves to delve deeper into the background of the story. Yumiya Kenta is a character with a strong passion for Beyblade and a strong desire to improve himself. Although he is not a Legend Blader, it is moving to see him support Ginga and the others in his own way. Amano Madoka has extensive knowledge of Beys and plays an important role in supporting Ginga and the others as a mechanic.

The appeal of the battle scenes

The battle scenes in "Metal Fight Beyblade 4D" are powerful and captivating to the viewer. The unique characteristics of each character's Beyblade and their special moves are beautifully depicted, making it a visual treat to watch. In particular, the designs and performance of Beyblades such as Big Bang Pegasis, Phantom Leone, El Drago Destroy, Mercury Anubius, and Flame Sagittarius have a major impact on the progression of the story.

The battle scenes are characterized by their dynamic visual expression that makes full use of CG, and leave a strong impact on the viewer. As the subtitles of each episode indicate, the story progresses through various battles, continuing to capture the viewer's interest. For example, episodes such as "Big Bang Tornado," "Saturn God Chronos," and "Battle! Tower of Babel" feature particularly impressive battle scenes that leave a strong impression on the viewer.

The appeal of music

The theme songs and insert songs of "Metal Fight Beyblade 4D" are also important elements that enhance the appeal of the story. The opening theme "Kokoro no Yuuki" symbolizes Ginga and her friends' adventure and fighting spirit with YU+KI's powerful singing voice and courageous lyrics. The ending theme "Destiny" has a beautiful melody and lyrics by YK feat. YU+KI that enhance the moving scenes of the story. These songs play a role in stirring the viewers' emotions and increasing their immersion in the story.

Recommendation

"Metal Fight Beyblade 4D" is highly recommended not only for Beyblade fans, but also for viewers who want to enjoy a story of action and friendship. The story told on an epic scale, the growth of the unique characters, and the powerful battle scenes will leave viewers deeply moved and excited. The appeal of the music is also not to be missed. The opening and ending songs are elements that further deepen the emotion of the story.

This series is enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults, and conveys many messages to its viewers, especially by depicting themes such as friendship, responsibility, and courage. Be sure to watch Metal Fight Beyblade 4D and experience Ginga's adventure and growth.