Cross Fight B-Daman: A thorough review of the fascinating battles and character depth

Cross Fight B-Daman - The Ultimate B-Daman Experience

"Cross Fight B-Daman", which aired from 2011 to 2012, is a TV anime series based on the toys created by Takara Tomy and D-Rights. It aired on TV Tokyo and was hugely popular with children with its 52 episodes. The anime depicted a story revolving around a toy called B-Daman and the growth of the characters, providing viewers with a lot of excitement and emotion.

story

The story is set in East City in the year 20XX. In this city, a toy called B-Daman was very popular among children. The main character, Kakeru Ryugasaki, is an elementary school student living in this city. He is an active and laid-back boy who dreams of becoming an adventurer in the future. He always says "mystery" and has a somewhat airheaded side. One day, he is taken to his first B-Daman tournament by his childhood friend and classmate Natsumi Inaba. However, Kakeru is not participating as a player, but to help out Akira Saika, the owner of a hobby shop, with his stall. Natsumi is a regular at Saika's shop, and she introduced Kakeru to Saika, who is struggling with a shortage of staff. Kakeru had never heard of B-Daman before, but he gradually became interested in it due to his natural curiosity. Furthermore, at the venue, he hears an urban legend that is spreading among the children of the city. It is that "there is a secret B-Daman tournament that only a select few B-Damaners can participate in." Kakeru laughs at the story as being absurd, but then an unidentified, mysterious voice speaks to him. "Boy, there are still many things in this world that you do not know." And with that voice, a boy named Shirogane Subaru appears, carrying a White Dragon-type B-Daman. Kakeru is overwhelmed by Subaru's cool and mysterious aura. Subaru leaves the venue alone, but Kakeru is curious as to what he is. After participating in his first event, Kakeru is given a B-Daman as a gift for helping with the stall. It is a "Dracian" equipped with a Blue Dragon-type power-type Accel Core. To participate in a B-Daman competition, you need to connect your B-Daman to the Internet terminal "B-Futa" and register as a player. Kakeru immediately registers as a player, but something strange happens to his beloved machine, and he receives a mysterious invitation through "B-Futa." Kakeru goes to the designated location and learns a surprising fact. The "Secret B-Daman Tournament" of urban legend actually existed. There, B-Daman players who could shoot with unusual power held athletic competitions in a high-tech stadium. Subaru was playing, and the White Dragon appeared in the stadium with his super shot. Kakeru was even more surprised. His beloved robot, Dracian, had somehow acquired a will and started speaking. "This is a secret tournament, Cross Fight. Kakeru... from today on, you will join forces with me and fight here!" says Dracian. Thus begins Kakeru's new adventure.

character

The charm of this anime lies in the unique characters. The main character, Kakeru Ryugasaki, is a B-Der belonging to the East Block, and his favorite machine is the "Dracian," which excels in power. He is a bright boy who aspires to be an adventurer, and is resourceful and quick-witted, but he can also be a bit of an airhead. Although he was not originally very interested in B-Daman, he acquires his favorite machine, the "Dracian," through helping out at a hobby shop. Subaru Shirogane is the top B-Der in the West Block, and his favorite machine is the "Dravise," which excels in rapid-fire. In contrast to Kakeru, he is a quiet, cool, intelligent, proud, and mysterious boy who never opens up to other B-Ders. He senses something special about Kakeru that sets him apart from other B-Ders, and although he did not pay him any attention at first, he gradually comes to recognize him as a rival. Yukihide Washimura is a handsome B-Der with long hair and glasses who belongs to the East Block, and his favorite machine is the "Iguru," which excels in control. His sniping skills are among the best in the East Block, and he has a slightly older mental age and more mature personality than the other Biders. He is a central figure who leads everyone with his stylish Kansai dialect. Kaito Samejima is a lively and cheerful Bider from the East Block, and his favorite machine is the "Sharks", which is good at rapid fire. He is a returnee who grew up in the United States, and he is particular about flashy "showy play" such as gorgeous one-handed rapid fire, and his performance captivates the audience. Shumon Sasorimizu is a celebrity Bider from a prestigious family who belongs to the East Block, and his favorite machine is the "Sasword", which is good at rapid fire. He is proud and arrogant, and he sees Kakeru as a rival and is a small villain who persistently plots schemes, but in fact he is very weak against girls and is a lovable character. Goichiro Tsukinawa is a wild Bider from the East Block, and his favorite machine is the "Bearga", which is good at power. He uses his large physique as a weapon to destroy his targets with his powerful play. Although he is usually easygoing, he is an athletic character who is more passionate than anyone else when it comes to competitions and has a strong sense of justice. Maki Reiji is the No. 2 Bider in the West Block, and his favorite machine is the Orochi, which he excels at controlling. He has sharp eyes and will not let his prey escape, and is a delinquent character with a street-like charm, and he is conscious of Subaru, who is in the same block, and views him as a rival. Raido Ouga is a dark horse Bider in the West Block, and his favorite machine is the Leoja, which excels at power. He is a wild child with a passionate personality, and loves lions. He has a wild instinct and a horizontal rotation power shot with a freely changing trajectory, and demonstrates his intense strength, making him Subaru's biggest rival.

Main Staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of this anime. The original work was by Takara Tomy and D-Rights, the director was Yoshinori Kodaka, the animation was by SynergySP, and the production was by TV Tokyo and D-Rights. Thanks to the cooperation of these staff members, "Cross Fight B-Daman" was delivered to viewers with high quality.

subtitle

Each of the 52 episodes has an appealing subtitle. Starting with episode 1, "Is this B-Daman!?", to episode 52, "The Showdown! Cross Fight New Century," the story progresses with each episode, depicting the growth and battles of the characters. In particular, episodes such as episode 15, "Perfect Dragon-Tiger Fusion = Draglen!" and episode 25, "The Unified Champion Showdown Begins!," are important turning points in the story. Additionally, episodes such as episode 38, "The Legendary Dragon Type!" and episode 44, "Mystery! The Mystery of the Ancient B-Daman," are noteworthy for delving deeper into the world of B-Daman.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Cross Fight B-Daman" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by children but also adults. The story, which is centered around the toy B-Daman, gives viewers a fresh surprise and excitement. In particular, the characters' growth, friendship, and rivalry are depicted, allowing viewers to empathize deeply with the story. In addition, the B-Daman battles that unfold in each episode are worth watching and will not bore viewers. Furthermore, episodes that delve deeply into the world of B-Daman stimulate the intellectual curiosity of viewers and draw them into the story. This anime is a work that teaches the importance of friendship, effort, and pursuing dreams through the toy B-Daman. Not only does it give children dreams and hope, but it also has the power to remind adults of their pure hearts. Please give it a watch. I'm sure you will be drawn into the world of B-Daman.