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Beyblade Burst GT - Beyblade Burst Gachi - Detailed Review and Recommendation

■ Public Media

WEB

■ Original Media

Toys

■ First appearance date

April 5, 2019 - March 27, 2020
16:00~

■ How it first appeared

CoroCoro Channel

■Frequencies

11 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 52

■Original Story

Hiro Morita

■ Director

Katsuhito Akiyama

■ Production

・Animation Production: OLM

■Works

©Hiro Morita, BBBProject

■ Story

One year has passed since the title match between Aiga Akabane and Valt Aoi. Valt Aoi has created a new and evolved "Gatchinko Bey" called Slash Valkyrie. Valkyrie shines golden and races in front of BC Sol's juniors, Drum Koryu and Delta Akane. Having witnessed the infinite possibilities of Beys, Drum decides to aim for a Bey of Light and travels to Japan with his partner Ace Dragon to train. Now, a new talent is about to take the Beyblade world by storm.

■Explanation

The theme of the show is the hobby "Beyblade Burst" released by Takara Tomy. The Beyblade Burst series began in 2015 and is a very popular toy among children, and an anime series was also produced to reflect that popularity. Beyblade Burst Gachi is one of the series, depicting a deeper story and character growth. The anime depicts friendship, effort, and growth through Beyblade battles, making it a moving work for viewers.

■Cast

・Rainbow Drum/Megumi Han ・Amane Kusaba/Atsushi Abe ・Delta Akane/Kensho Ono ・Fumiya Kanedo/Natsuki Hanae

■ Main staff

・Original work by Hiro Morita・Series concept by Ryo Shibata and Fumihiko Takahara・Planning by Shuji Wada, Makoto Wada and Takashi Ishimoto・General director by Katsuhito Akiyama・Director by Ojing・Series composition by Hideki Sonoda・Character design by Toshiaki Ohashi・Avatar by Yoshihiro Nagamori・Prop design by Yoshihiro Nagamori・Avatar chief animation director by Yoshihiro Nagamori・Color design by Aya Ouchi・CGI director by Futoshi Seo・Director of photography by Hiroyuki Suzuki・Editor by Naoki Watanabe・Sound director by Yuki Matsuoka・Music by Roy Shakked
・Animation Production: OLM Team Abe
・Animation Producer: Isamu Abe ・Executive Producers: Toshinori Irie, Takuya Yokoyama, Naohiko Furuichi ・Producers: Mirai Yamauchi, Yoshifumi Shibato ・Production: ADK

■ Main Characters

・Rainbow Dragon Drum
A fifth grade elementary school student who is knowledgeable about Beyblade and is referred to by the other members as a Bey geek. Drum believes in the potential of Beyblade and is always searching for new techniques and strategies. His growth is depicted throughout the series, leaving viewers in awe.

・ Grass leaf Amane
A uniform-wearing, accented blader, Amane is strong-willed and enjoys testing himself through Beyblade. His character teaches viewers the importance of courage and a spirit of challenge.

・Akane Delta
A genius blader who Drum aims to emulate. Delta is a calm and calculating strategist, and his fighting style teaches viewers the importance of tactics. His character depicts the balance between hard work and talent.

・Kindo Fumiya
He believes in the importance of strength in Beyblade and looks down on the Victories and other less skilled bladers. Fumiya's character portrays themes of competition and self-improvement, teaching viewers the importance of challenges and growth.

■ Main robot items

・Air Knight.V.Vl
The Beyblade used by Koryu Drum. Air Knight is Drum's initial Bey, and evolves as he grows.

Ace/Gran/Rock Dragon.St.Ch Beyblade used by Drum, the Zankoryuu Drum. Ace Dragon is Drum's main Beyblade and symbolizes his fighting style.

・Imperial Dragon.Ig'
The Beyblade used by Koryu Drum. The Imperial Dragon is Drum's final form and represents his ultimate power.

・Bushin Ashura.Hr.Kp Amakusa Amane's beyblade. Bushin Ashura is a bay that reflects Amane's strong will and symbolizes his fighting style.

・Hell Salamander.0.U
Akane Delta's Beyblade. The Hell Salamander is a Bey that reflects Delta's calmness and calculating strategy.

・Venom/Erase Diablos.Vn.Bl
Akane Delta's beyblade, Venom Diablos, is a bay that shows Delta's strength and strategy.

・Master Diablos.Gn
Akane Delta's Beyblade. Master Diablos is Delta's final form and represents his ultimate power.

・Wizard Fafnir.Rt.Rs Beyblade used by Kindou Fumiya. Wizard Fafnir is a Bey that reflects Fumiya's strength and competitive spirit.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Ace Dragon is Serious!
Episode 2: Cool Bushin Ashura!
・Episode 3: Magical Jigsaw!? Wizard Fafnir!!
・Episode 4: The Fiery Grand Dragon!
Episode 5: Dragon vs. Fafnir!
・Episode 6: Super-Speed ​​Granbeat!
Episode 7: Challenge Valt!
Episode 8: Burning Carnival!
Episode 9: All In♠Judgment Joker!
・Episode 10: Serious Battle of the Top 4!
・Episode 11: Serious vs. Trick!
・Episode 12: Heavy Steel Zwei Longinus!
Episode 13: Let's make a shot!
Episode 14: Serious Explosion of Gold Turbo!
・Episode 15: Drum vs. Delta!!
Episode 16: The Devil's Bey, Diablos!
Episode 17: Flying Heaven Pegasus!
Episode 18: The Most Terrible Art, Dread Bahamut!
Episode 19: Flash, Shining Cross!
Episode 20: Innocent vs. God's Child!
・Episode 21: Battle in the Sky!
Episode 22: Come Out 6! Battle Journey!!
・Episode 23: Spin! Advance! Survive!
Episode 24: GT3 Clash!
・Episode 25: Challenge Aiga!
・Episode 26: Serious! Drum vs Aiga!!
Episode 27: Shine, My Gold Turbo!
・Episode 28: Super Zetsu! Aiga vs. Delta!!
Episode 29: Attack! Arthur, King of Hell!!
Episode 30: The End of the Bay, Apocalypse!
・Episode 31: The Birth of the Imperial Dragon!
・Episode 32: Battle of the Skyscrapers!
・Episode 33: Genesis Activated!!
・Episode 34: Diablos' Counterattack!!
・Episode 35: Dragon vs. Apocalypse!
・Episode 36: Can it be broken!? The Infinite Lock System!!
・Episode 37: The Best vs. Perfect!
・Episode 38: Aurora! Superior Turbo!!
・Episode 39: Revive Diabolos!!
Episode 40: Shine! Master Smash!!
・Episode 41: Creation! Big Bang Genesis!!
・Episode 42/Super speed! Super roll! Super attack!
Episode 43: Shine, God of War!
・Episode 44: Serious Showdown! wbba. VS HELL!!
・Episode 45: Dragon's Ultimate Awakening!!
・Episode 46: The Jet Black Dread Gyro!
・Episode 47: Serious Tag Battle!!
・Episode 48/The Strongest Equation!!
・Episode 49: The Ultimate Tag Battle!!
・Episode 50: This is Victories!!
・Episode 51: Serious Friendship! Master Dragon!!
Episode 52: Serious Battle! Drum vs. Gwyn!!

■ Related works

・Beyblade Burst ・Beyblade Burst God ・Beyblade Burst Super Zetsu ・Beyblade Burst Sparking

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Period: 1~52
・GATTI'N'ROLL!!
Lyrics: Tomoo Osumi Composition: Tomoo Osumi Arrangement: Tomoo Osumi Singer: Satoshi Iwasaki ED1
・Period: 1~52
・GATTI'N'ROLL!! (Instrumental)
Lyrics: Tomoo Osumi; Composition: Tomoo Osumi; Arrangement: Tomoo Osumi; Singer: Satoshi Iwasaki

■Detailed review

Beyblade Burst Gachi is a particularly noteworthy work in the Beyblade Burst series, and the reason for this is the depth of the story and the development of the characters. Continuing from the previous work in the series, this work depicts friendship, effort, and growth through Beyblade battles, and not only inspires viewers, but also teaches important values ​​to children.

The story is set one year after the title match between Aiga Akabane and Valt Aoi. The story enters a new phase when Valt creates a new evolved "Gachinko Bey" Slash Valkyrie. When Drum Koryu and Delta Akane, juniors of BC Sol, see Valt's fight and realize the infinite possibilities of Beyblade, they decide to follow that path themselves. At this point, viewers are drawn into the story, hoping to see Drum and Delta grow.

Drum's character is particularly appealing, and his passion and hard work as a Beyblade fan inspires viewers. Drum believes in the potential of Beyblade and is always looking for new techniques and strategies. His growth is depicted throughout the series, not only inspiring viewers but also teaching them the importance of hard work. The Beys that Drum uses, Ace Dragon and Imperial Dragon, evolve along with his growth, allowing viewers to really feel that growth.

Amane Kusaba is a blader who wears a gi and speaks with a deep accent. His strong will and spirit of challenge inspire the viewers. Amane's Bushin Ashura is a bey that reflects his strong will and symbolizes his fighting style. Amane's character teaches the viewers the importance of challenges and growth.

Akane Delta is a genius blader who Drum aims to be like, and his calmness and calculating strategies teach the viewer the importance of tactics. Delta's Hell Salamander and Master Diablos are beys that show his strength and strategy, and his character depicts the balance between hard work and talent. Delta's character teaches the viewer that both hard work and talent are necessary.

Kindou Fumiya believes in the importance of strength in Beyblading and looks down on the Victories and poor bladers. Fumiya's character portrays themes of competition and self-growth, teaching viewers the importance of challenges and growth. Fumiya's Wizard Fafnir is a Bey that reflects his strength and competitive spirit, and his character teaches viewers the importance of competition.

The anime is produced by OLM and is of very high quality. Character design is by Toshiaki Ohashi, and each character's personality is well-drawn. Color design is by Aya Ouchi, and the Beyblade battle scenes are vividly drawn. CGI director Futoshi Seo reproduces the Beyblade movements realistically. Sound director Yuki Matsuoka, and each character's voice actor expresses their personality well. Music is by Roy Shakked, and the theme song "GATTI'N'ROLL!!" is sung by Satoshi Iwasaki. This theme song has the power to energize the viewer and draw them into the story.

Beyblade Burst Gachi is a particularly noteworthy work in the Beyblade Burst series, and the reason for this is the depth of the story and the growth of the characters. Continuing from the previous work in the series, this work depicts friendship, effort, and growth through Beyblade battles, and not only inspires viewers, but also teaches children important values. This work not only inspires viewers, but also teaches children important values, making it a must-see.

■Recommendation

Beyblade Burst Gachi is recommended not only for Beyblade fans, but also for viewers who enjoy anime in general. It is especially perfect for those who like stories that depict friendship, effort, and growth. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy Beyblade battle scenes. It is also recommended for those who like to follow the growth of characters. Beyblade Burst Gachi is not only a work that will move viewers, but also teach important values ​​to children. It is a work that you should definitely watch.