The premise of this show is probably the dumbest thing possible. It's about kids playing with spinning tops. The execution is surprisingly good. It creates interesting characters, compelling plots, and always delivers in the action.
Characters: This show has many characters, but all of them feel unique. Even "filler" characters like the Majestics each have their own personalities and fighting styles. Personally, I like Tyson's grandfather (big props to the voice actor. It must be hard playing a elderly man who speaks in outdated surfer slang) and the battle commentators AJ Topper and Brad Best (they really make Beyblade feel like a real sport)
Plot: Every season has a different plot, but all of them involve our protagonist Tyson and his team trying to win the world championship. In the first season, we see the Bladebreakers being formed and go up against the White Tigers, the All Stars, and the Demolition Boys. Of course, these are just the main teams. There are a total of 12 teams we see at the world championship. Not counting the Majestics and Dark Bladers who didn't compete but had matches against the Bladebreakers in other events. Season 2 sees the Bladebreakers trying to protect their bit-beasts (spirits that live within the Beyblade) from the likes of Team Psykick, the Saint Shields, and Dr. Zagart. The villains this season range from mad scientists to sentient robots to members of a clan dedicated to sealing away all bit-beasts to prevent them from being used for evil. Season 3 is about the Bladebreakers splitting apart as each member leads their own team in the world championship. Later when we get the BEGA arc, we have a conflict between BEGA trying to commercialize the sport and the BBA, trying to keep it open to everyone.
Action: The battles are between spinning tops. But they are still action-packed. The inclusion of bit-beasts (spirits that live in the Beyblades) also make battles more intense. Each character has a unique fighting style, so battles don't feel repetitive. The stadiums they battle in also vary, from a standard bowl-shape arena, to a stadium modeled after the Great Wall of China, to a low-gravity stadium provided by NASA (yeah you read that right. NASA made a Beyblade stadium. Also, the Pentagon sponsors the American team) The special moves used give each Beyblade a sense of uniqueness. Phantom Hurricane creates a tornado. Flame Saber sea the Beyblade on fire. Novae Rog creates a pocket dimension. Even minor characters have special moves like creating illusions that their blade has multiplied to a divebomb attack.
Music: amazing. The Japanese openings are called Fighting Spirits, Off the Chains, Jet, Go Ahead, and Identified. The dub opted for songs that would play during battles. The Beyblade wiki has a complete list. If you want to check those out, search for Always be in the Game, Switchblade, Underdog, or I'm not Going Down.
Overall: great series. It can be a little over the top (pun intended) such as when the president of the United States (modeled after George W. Bush) battled in a stadium that was a replica of the White House. Or the aforementioned NASA providing a stadium. But that is what makes it fun.
Characters: This show has many characters, but all of them feel unique. Even "filler" characters like the Majestics each have their own personalities and fighting styles. Personally, I like Tyson's grandfather (big props to the voice actor. It must be hard playing a elderly man who speaks in outdated surfer slang) and the battle commentators AJ Topper and Brad Best (they really make Beyblade feel like a real sport)
Plot: Every season has a different plot, but all of them involve our protagonist Tyson and his team trying to win the world championship. In the first season, we see the Bladebreakers being formed and go up against the White Tigers, the All Stars, and the Demolition Boys. Of course, these are just the main teams. There are a total of 12 teams we see at the world championship. Not counting the Majestics and Dark Bladers who didn't compete but had matches against the Bladebreakers in other events. Season 2 sees the Bladebreakers trying to protect their bit-beasts (spirits that live within the Beyblade) from the likes of Team Psykick, the Saint Shields, and Dr. Zagart. The villains this season range from mad scientists to sentient robots to members of a clan dedicated to sealing away all bit-beasts to prevent them from being used for evil. Season 3 is about the Bladebreakers splitting apart as each member leads their own team in the world championship. Later when we get the BEGA arc, we have a conflict between BEGA trying to commercialize the sport and the BBA, trying to keep it open to everyone.
Action: The battles are between spinning tops. But they are still action-packed. The inclusion of bit-beasts (spirits that live in the Beyblades) also make battles more intense. Each character has a unique fighting style, so battles don't feel repetitive. The stadiums they battle in also vary, from a standard bowl-shape arena, to a stadium modeled after the Great Wall of China, to a low-gravity stadium provided by NASA (yeah you read that right. NASA made a Beyblade stadium. Also, the Pentagon sponsors the American team) The special moves used give each Beyblade a sense of uniqueness. Phantom Hurricane creates a tornado. Flame Saber sea the Beyblade on fire. Novae Rog creates a pocket dimension. Even minor characters have special moves like creating illusions that their blade has multiplied to a divebomb attack.
Music: amazing. The Japanese openings are called Fighting Spirits, Off the Chains, Jet, Go Ahead, and Identified. The dub opted for songs that would play during battles. The Beyblade wiki has a complete list. If you want to check those out, search for Always be in the Game, Switchblade, Underdog, or I'm not Going Down.
Overall: great series. It can be a little over the top (pun intended) such as when the president of the United States (modeled after George W. Bush) battled in a stadium that was a replica of the White House. Or the aforementioned NASA providing a stadium. But that is what makes it fun.