Beyblade: Metal Fusion

About Beyblade: Metal Fusion

If you are hunting for a new adventure series, Beyblade: Metal Fusion (メタルファイト ベイブレード) deserves a look (2009). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: A new cast of characters take on the continued fight between good and evil. Ginga, our hero, and his group of loyal friends take on a dangerous group called the Dark Nebula.

Further in, the Dark Nebula’s sole assignment is to take over the world and unleash their evil upon it; but before they can do so, they needs to destroy Ginga as he is the only person that’s strong enough to stand in their way. The plot thickens as friends become foes and adversaries become allies. Everything starts and ends with Ginga as he struggles to find the strength to defend his realm and the honor of Beyblade.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Ginga Hagane (Aki Kanada) and Kyouya Tategami (Satoshi Hino) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. At 51 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Tatsunoko Production and SynergySP, so the studio's house style defines how Beyblade: Metal Fusion looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Aki Kanada voicing Ginga Hagane gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.