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Beyblade X
Cover of the first volume
Manga
Written by
Illustrated byPosuka Demizu
Published byShogakukan
English publisher
ImprintCoro Coro Comics
MagazineCoroCoro Comic
Original runMay 15, 2023 – present
Volumes7
Anime television series
Directed by
Written by
  • Kazuho Hyōdō (1–39)
  • Hikaru Muno (38–)
  • Kōji Bandai (75–)
Music bySebastian Robertson
StudioOLM Team Masuda
Licensed by
  • ADK Emotions NY, Inc.
  • T-Licensing
Original networkTXN (TV Tokyo)
English network
Original run October 6, 2023 – present
Episodes116 (List of episodes)
Video game
BEYBLADE X XONE
DeveloperGrooveBoxJapan
PublisherFuRyu
Platform
ReleasedNovember 14, 2024
Video game
BEYBLADE X EVOBATTLE
DeveloperGrooveBoxJapan
PublisherFuRyu
Platform
ReleasedNovember 13, 2025
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Beyblade X (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga, anime and toyline based on Takara Tomy and ADK Emotions' Beyblade franchise.[1] The fourth generation of the franchise, the Beyblade X toyline was launched on July 15, 2023, while the original manga has been serialized in Shogakukan's children's manga magazine CoroCoro Comic since May 2023, two months before the toyline's debut.

The anime adaptation, produced by OLM premiered on TV Tokyo and its affiliates in October 2023. ADK Emotions NY, Inc. and T-Licensing released the anime in English in 2024.[2][3]

Plot

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Amateur Blader Robin Kazami finds himself out of a team when he is ditched by his friends after a crushing defeat. Lucky for him, a chance encounter with former champion Jaxon Cross leads these two unlikely teammates to join forces. Jaxon intends to climb back to the top of The X under the alias "Blader X" and challenge his old teammate and current champion, Khrome Ryugu. When they find a third team member in mega-popular influencer Multi Nana-iro, the newly-formed Team Persona set their sights on going pro and claiming their spot at the top.

Characters

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Main

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Jaxon Cross (黒須エクス, Kurosu Ekusu) / Blader X (仮面X, Kamen Ekkusu)
Voiced by: Soma Saito (Japanese); AJ Beckles (English)[4][5]
Former member of Team Pendragon and the founder of Team Persona.
Robin Kazami (風見バード, Kazami Bādo)
Voiced by: Shūichirō Umeda (Japanese); Caleb Yen (English)[4][6]
Former leader of Team Albatross and the leader of Team Persona.
Multi Nana-iro (七色マルチ, Nanairo Maruchi)
Voiced by: Ruriko Noguchi (Japanese); Anairis Quiñones (English)[4][7]
Former and only member of Team Rainbow, a member of Team Persona and Sigrid's younger sister.
Tenka Shiroboshi (白星テンカ, Shiroboshi Tenka)
Voiced by: Yūko Natsuyoshi (Japanese); Justine Lee (English)[8]
Blader and member of Team Persona, an Instructor of the Shiroboshi Style School and Omega's daughter.
Nine Cross (黒須ナイン, Kurosu Nain)
Voiced by: Momoko Miyashiro[9]
Blader and Jaxon’s Sister.

Supporting

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Khrome Ryugu (龍宮クロム, Ryugu Kuromu) / Blader Y (仮面Y, Kamen Wai)
Voiced by: Kaito Ishikawa (Japanese); Stephen Fu (English)[10]
Champion of the Pro League and leader of Team Pendragon.
Sigrid Nana-iro (七色シグル, Nanairo Shiguru)
Voiced by: Mariya Ise (Japanese); Amber May (English)[11]
Blader and member of Team Pendragon and Multi's older sister.
Ciel Kaminari (神成シエル, Kaminari Shieru) / Blader Z (仮面Z, Kamen Zetto)
Voiced by: Kazuki Furuta (Japanese); Zeno Robinson (English)[12]
Blader and member of Team Pendragon.
Takumi Ishiyama (石山タクミ, Ishiyama Takumi)
Voiced by: Kenn (Japanese); Clifford Chapin (English)
Blader and leader of Team Phalanx.
Bariki Jinai (陣内バリキ, Jinnai Bariki)
Voiced by: Fumitake Ishiguro (Japanese); Daniel Walton (English)
Blader and member of Team Phalanx.
Genri Sayo (左様ゲンリ, Sayō Genri)
Voiced by: Tomohiro Oomachi (Japanese); John Patneaude (English)
Blader and member of Team Phalanx.
Taisho Sushiya (寿司谷タイショー, Sushiya Taishō)
Voiced by: Ken Uo (Japanese); Michael Sorich (English)[13]
Former blader and owner of Komaba Zushi restaurant.
Meiko Myoden (冥殿メイコ, Meiden Meiko)
Voiced by: Ruriko Aoki (Japanese); Lauren Landa (English)[14]
Former pro blader and maid who works at the Komaba Zushi restaurant.
Titus Manju (万獣キング, Manjū Kingu)
Voiced by: Ryōta Suzuki (Japanese); Nazeeh Tarsha (English)[15]
Blader and leader of Team Zooganic and Quinn's Grandson.
Toguro Okunaga (億長トグロ, Okunaga Toguro)
Voiced by: Daiki Hamano (Japanese); Tommy Arciniega (English)[16]
Blader and member of Team Zooganic.
Jian Strong (チョー・パン, Chō Pan)
Voiced by: Yuki Wakai (Japanese); Jenny Yokobori (English)[17]
Blader and member of Team Zooganic.
Warden (カドバー, Kadobā)
Voiced by: Makoto Furukawa (Japanese); Damien Haas (English)[18]
Member and pro blader of World Beyblade Management Organisation.
Blaze Fujiwara (不死原バーン, Fujiwara Bān)
Voiced by: Yūsuke Kobayashi (Japanese); Kevin Andrew Rivera (English)[19]
Blader and leader of Team Yggdrasil.
Zonamos Nekoyama (猫山ゾナモス, Nekoyama Zonamosu)
Voiced by: Mitsuaki Kanuka (Japanese); Ben Balmaceda (English)[20]
Blader and member of Team Yggdrasil.
Yuni Naniwa (難波ゆに, Nanba Yuni)
Voiced by: Ryōko Maekawa (Japanese); Amber Lee Connors (English)[21]
Blader and member of Team Yggdrasil.
Quinn Manju (万獣クイン, Manjū Kuin)
Voiced by: Tomoko Miyadera (Japanese); Barbara Goodson (English)[22]
Blader and leader of temporary Team Dreams and Titus's Grandmother.
Rex Jura (珠羅レックス, Jūra Rekkusu)
Voiced by: Reiou Tsuchida (Japanese); Bill Butts (English)[23]
Blader and member of temporary Team Dreams.
Packun (ぱっくん, Pakkun)
Voiced by: Gen Satō (Japanese); Paul Castro Jr. (English)[24]
Blader and member of temporary Team Dreams.
Karla Konjiki (金色カルラ, Konjiki Karura)
Voiced by: Ayumi Tsuji (Japanese); Bryn Apprill (English)[25]
Blader and leader of Team Gordius.
Reiyu Kuwabara (桑原レイユ, Kuwabara Reiyu)
Voiced by: Kanon Amane (Japanese); Kendell Byrd (English)[26]
Blader and member of Team Gordius.
Iwao Gogo (轟轟イワオ, Gōgō Iwao)
Voiced by: Hiroki Yasumoto (Japanese); Brent Mukai (English)[27]
Blader and member of Team Gordius and the butler of Karla.
Omega Shiroboshi (白星オメガ, Shiroboshi Omega)
Voiced by: Ami Koshimizu (Japanese); Misty Lee (English)[28]
Blader and leader of Team Zodiac and Tenka's mother.
Lantz Roji (露地ランツ, Roji Rantsu)
Voiced by: Genki Muro (Japanese); Michael Mishkin (English)[29]
Blader and member of Team Zodiac.
Million Mizu (三頭ミリオン, Mizu Mirion)
Voiced by: Mutsuki Iwanaka (Japanese); Matt Shipman (English)[30]
Blader and member of Team Zodiac.
Yoko Kyubi (九尾ヨウコ, Kyūbi Yōko)
Voiced by: Toshiyuki Toyonaga[31]
Blader and member of Team Misleaders.
Dokuga Fushoku (腐飾ドクガ, Fushoku Dokuga)
Voiced by: Chiharu Shigematsu[32]
Blader and member of Team Misleaders.
Ryu Isshin (一心リュウ, Isshin Ryū)
Voiced by: Kentarō Itō[33]
Blader and member of Team Misleaders.
Zero Cross (黒須ゼロ, Kurosu Zero)
Voiced by: Makoto Yasumura[34]
Blader and Jaxon’s Father.
One Cross (黒須ワン, Kurosu Wan)
Voiced by: Taihi Kimura
Blader and Jaxon’s Brother.
Three Cross & Four Cross (黒須スリー&黒須フォー, Kurosu Surī & Kurosu Fō)
Voiced by: Kikunosuke Toya (Three), Kanna Nakamura (Four)[35]
Blader and Jaxon’s Twin Siblings.
Five Cross (黒須ファイブ, Kurosu Faibu)
Voiced by: Ayumu Murase[36]
Blader and Jaxon’s Brother.
Eight Cross (黒須エイト, Kurosu Eito)
Voiced by: Takahiro Hikami[37]
Blader and Jaxon’s Brother.

Other

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Suzaki (スザキ, Suzaki)
Voiced by: Naoya Miyase (Japanese); Edward Mendoza (English)
Former member of Team Albatross.
Tsuru (ツル, Suru)
Voiced by: Himari Mochida (Japanese); Heather Gonzalez (English)
Former member of Team Albatross.
Ginro (銀狼, Ginrō)
Voiced by: Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese); Justice Washington (English)[38]
Blader and Jaxon’s former blading master.

Media

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Manga

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The Beyblade X manga is written by Homura Kawamoto and Hikaru Muno and illustrated by Posuka Demizu. It began serialization in CoroCoro Comic on May 15, 2023.[39] In May 2024, Viz Media announced that they licensed the manga for English publication.[40] Shogakukan Asia publishes an English version of the manga in Singapore.[41]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1September 28, 2023[42]978-4-09-143648-1January 14, 2025[43]978-1-9747-5261-4
  • 01. "X" (X(エックス), Ekkusu)
  • 02. "Rainbow" (七色, Nanairo)
  • 03. "Bey Sponsor" (ベイスポンサー, Beisuponsā)
  • 04. "Zooganic" (ズーガニック, Zūganikku)
2January 26, 2024[44]978-4-09-143682-5April 8, 2025[45]978-1-9747-5280-5
  • 05. "Mask and the King" (仮面と獅子王, Kamen to Shishiō)
  • 06. "Warden’s Exam" (カドバーの試験, Kadobā no Shiken)
  • 07. "Bey Timeshift" (ベイタイムシフト, Beitaimu Shifuto)
3July 26, 2024[46]978-4-09-149747-5July 8, 2025[47]978-1-9747-5518-9
  • 08. "Proof of the Fastest" (最速の証明, Saisoku no Shōmei)
  • 09. "A Rainbow Guest" (七色の来客, Nanairo no Raikyaku)
  • 10. "Dream Contest" (夢の競演, Yume no Kyōen)
  • 11. "Return of the Queen" (女王の帰還, Joō no Kikan)
4October 28, 2024[48]978-4-09-149816-8October 14, 2025[49]978-1-9747-5847-0
  • 12. "The Other Mask" (もうひとつの仮面, Mōhitotsu no Kamen)
  • 13. "Clash at the Top (Part 1)" (頂上決戦(1), Chōjō Kessen (1))
  • 14. "Clash at the Top (Part 2)" (頂上決戦(2), Chōjō Kessen (2))
  • 15. "Clash at the Top (Part 3)" (頂上決戦(3), Chōjō Kessen (3))
5January 28, 2025[50]978-4-09-149877-9January 13, 2026[51]978-1-9747-6127-2
  • 16. "Shiroboshi Style" (白星流, Shiroboshi-ryū)
  • 17. "Jaxon's Master" (エクスの師匠, Ekusu no Shishō)
  • 18. "Star Battle" (白星決闘(スターバトル), Sutā Batoru)
6June 27, 2025[52]978-4-09-154041-6——
  • 19. "The Curse" (呪い, Noroi)
  • 20. "Forbidden Power" (禁断の力, Kindan no Chikara)
  • 21. "Unimaginable Bey" (想像を絶するベイ, Sōzō o Zessuru Bei)
  • 22. "Multi-Colored Battle" (七色の闘い, Nanairo no Tatakai)
  • 23. "Messenger from the Super Summit" (超頂上からの使者, Chō Chōjō kara no Shisha)
  • 24. "The Other Team" (もう一つのチーム, Mōhitotsu no Chīmu)
7October 28, 2025[53]978-4-09-154086-7——
  • 25. "Mislead" (ミスリード, Misurīdo)
  • 26. "Xtreme Battle (Part 1)" (超頂上決戦(エクストリームバトル)(1), Ekusutorīmu Batoru (1))
  • 27. "Xtreme Battle (Part 2)" (超頂上決戦(エクストリームバトル)(2), Ekusutorīmu Batoru (2))
  • 28. "Xtreme Battle (Part 3)" (超頂上決戦(エクストリームバトル)(3), Ekusutorīmu Batoru (3))
8February 27, 2026[54]978-4-09-154137-6——

Anime

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Main article: List of Beyblade X episodes

An anime television series adaptation was announced on May 14, 2023, by Takara Tomy.[55] The anime is produced by OLM and directed by Moto Terada with Dai Fukuyama joining her starting from episode 101, and Katsuhito Akiyama supervising up until episode 100. The character designs are by Yoshihiro Nagamori with Kazuho Hyōdō handling series composition from episodes 1-39, and Hikaru Muno taking over the role starting from episode 38 with Kōji Bandai joining him starting from episode 75. The opening theme song is "Prove" performed by One Ok Rock, and the ending theme song is "Zoom Zoom" performed by Aespa.[4] A second season was announced on September 13, 2024, and commenced on October 18, 2024. The opening theme was "You Gotta Run" by L'Arc-en-Ciel, and the ending theme was "Cosmic Treat" by Perfume.[56] A new opening theme and ending theme was announced for the second season on March 21, 2025. The new opening theme is "Rise" by Tomorrow X Together and the new ending theme is "Stay Gold" by Ado and Jax Jones.[57] A third season was announced on September 12, 2025, and commenced on October 24, 2025. The opening theme for the third season is "Invincible" by i-dle and the ending theme is "Vortex" by imase.[58] An English dub of the first season first premiered at Anime Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on July 6, 2024[59] with a television premiere on Disney XD, DisneyNow and Hulu in the United States on July 13, 2024.[60] An English dub of the second season premiered on Disney XD and DisneyNow in the United States on July 26, 2025.[61]

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Beyblade X is a Japanese multimedia franchise encompassing a battling top toyline, television series, and , produced by Tomy as the fourth generation of the series. Launched in in July 2023, it features customizable spinning tops known as "BEYS" that incorporate the innovative Xtreme Dash gimmick, enabling the toys to accelerate at high speeds along stadium walls for dynamic, fast-paced battles described as the quickest in the franchise's history. The series emphasizes strategic customization of parts like blades, ratchets, and bits to outmaneuver opponents in competitive play. The anime adaptation, titled Beyblade X, is a Japanese anime series in the Beyblade franchise targeted at young children. It features high-energy battles with customizable spinning tops in cartoon-style, action-packed scenes involving clashes, special moves, and stadium knockouts, without graphic violence. The show emphasizes friendship, strategy, and competition, making it suitable for kids aged 6+. The series premiered on October 6, 2023, on TV Tokyo and follows the journey of young amateur Blader Bird Kazami (Robin Kazami in the English dub), who, after a humiliating defeat, partners with the enigmatic former champion Ekusu Kurosu (Jaxon Cross in the English dub) to assemble a team and ascend the ranks toward X Tower—the prestigious arena for professional Bladers. As of November 2025, the series has progressed through multiple seasons, with Season 3 currently airing since October 24, 2025, exploring themes of rivalry, growth, and high-stakes tournaments, featuring collaborations with artists like TOMORROW X TOGETHER for its soundtrack. Episodes are available internationally on platforms such as Netflix and DisneyNOW, with the English dub premiering on Disney XD in July 2024. The accompanying manga, serialized in Shogakukan's CoroCoro Comic magazine since June 2023 and published in English by VIZ Media, centers on Bladers competing in intense showdowns to dominate The X, a towering symbol of supremacy, with stories highlighting new technologies and formidable rivals like the mysterious Blader Y. Created by writer Homura Kawamoto and artists Hikaru Muno and Posuka Demizu, it has released multiple volumes, capturing the franchise's evolution into a global phenomenon with official world championships, including the 2025 event held in October. The franchise celebrates Beyblade's 25th anniversary in 2025, integrating virtual experiences like Roblox events to engage fans worldwide.

Development

Announcement and concept

Takara Tomy announced , the fourth generation in the franchise, on March 22, 2023, during a press event that also established March 21 as "Beyblade Day" in to commemorate the series' legacy. Positioned as a , the project emphasizes "Xtreme" battles with enhanced speed and strategy, launching to coincide with the franchise's 25th anniversary celebrations in 2024. The core concept of Beyblade X revives the original series' ripcord-based 3-prong launcher for powerful launches, integrated with modern modular that allow extensive customization across attack, defense, stamina, and balanced types. This design incorporates the "An XTREME start to the biggest new series of !" to highlight its role as a fresh evolution in the franchise. Drawing inspirations from prior generations, Beyblade X blends the simplicity and customization fun of the first generation with the intense clashes of the Metal Fight era () and the burst mechanics of (third generation), while introducing innovative gear-driven stadium interactions via the X Dash gimmick for super acceleration along rails. These elements aim to create "Gear Sports" competitions that demand technique, strength, and strategy, appealing to both players and spectators. Targeted at children aged 6 and older, Beyblade X features global licensing arrangements, with handling toy production and distribution in Western markets to expand its reach beyond . Production collaborations with ADK Emotions and support its media adaptations.

Production and release

Takara Tomy developed and produced the Beyblade X toyline as the fourth generation of the franchise, handling the design and manufacturing of the battling tops and related accessories. The manga adaptation was written by Homura Kawamoto and Hikaru Muno, with illustrations by Posuka Demizu, marking a collaboration that integrated the series' narrative into the CoroCoro Comic publication. For the anime, OLM, Inc. served as the primary animation studio, overseeing the production of the television series that aired in Japan, with production continuing through multiple seasons, including Season 3 which premiered on October 24, 2025. The franchise's core elements launched sequentially in , beginning with the manga's serialization in Shogakukan's on June 15, 2023. The toyline followed on July 15, 2023, introducing the initial wave of Beyblade X products through toy stores and department sections nationwide. The premiered on October 6, 2023, broadcast on and its affiliates, aligning the media rollout with the growing popularity of the toys and . Global expansion involved partnerships, with handling distribution in and select international markets, releasing the toyline starting in summer after initial waves in late 2023 for limited regions. The English-dubbed anime was announced for and debuted internationally in summer on platforms including , broadening access beyond . International toy distribution faced initial delays in 2023 and early 2024 due to post-pandemic disruptions, including port congestion and material shortages affecting shipments from to and . These challenges impacted Hasbro's rollout timelines but were mitigated through streamlined by mid-2024.

Toys and gameplay

Toy line

The Beyblade X toy line, launched by Takara Tomy in on July 15, 2023, and internationally by starting in summer 2024, is divided into three primary product lines designed to cater to different player levels and preferences. The Basic Line (BX series) offers entry-level tops suitable for beginners, such as the Starter Dran Sword 3-60F (BX-01), which emphasizes straightforward assembly and play. The Unique Line (UX series) provides special editions with distinctive parts for enhanced performance or aesthetics, like the Unique Line Dran Buster. The Custom Line (CX series) focuses on modular components for advanced customization, enabling players to mix and match parts across sets, as seen in products like the CX-11 Emperor Might Deck Set released in 2025. Central to the toy line are the modular components of each Beyblade top, which promote customization and strategic depth. Basic and Unique Line tops comprise a (the outer ring that defines its attack, defense, or stamina orientation), a Ratchet (a stackable gear piece adjustable for varying heights and weights to influence balance), and a Bit (the bottom tip that dictates spin patterns and interaction with the ). Custom Line tops expand this with five components: a Lock Chip (secures the blade assembly), Main Blade, Assist Blade (together forming the outer layer), Ratchet, and Bit. The Custom Line features a range of specialized Bits, including Gear Rush (GR), Ignition (I), Kick (K), Low Orb (LO), Trans Kick (TK), Vortex (V), Wall Ball (WB), Wall Wedge (WW), Wedge (W), and Yielding (Y). The Wedge (W) Bit, released in March 2025 with the CX-03 Booster PerseusDark B6-80W, is commonly used in defensive or specialized performance combinations. A related variant, the Wall Wedge (WW), was released in January 2026 with the CX-12 Booster PhoenixFlare Z9-80WW. Complementing these are Xtreme Line launchers, available in string and ripcord variants, which feature built-in bearings to deliver consistent, high-speed launches and reduce wear during repeated use. Notable releases include starter sets like the BX-01 Dran Sword 3-60F (July 2023) and BX-23 Phoenix Wing 9-60GF (December 2023), which bundle a complete top, launcher, and maintenance tools for immediate play. Stadiums, such as the Takara Tomy Xtreme Stadium and Hasbro Xtreme Beystadium, incorporate gear rails known as the X-Celerator Rail to facilitate the "X Dash" acceleration effect when a top's Bit engages the track. Collector sets, including deck-style packs with multiple tops and accessories, have continued through 2025, expanding options for enthusiasts. By late 2025, the Beyblade X line has grown to include over 50 unique tops across its releases, reflecting strong market expansion. Takara Tomy versions, often exclusive to , prioritize premium materials and tournament-legal designs. For international fans in regions without official Hasbro distribution, such as Europe including Italy, many Takara Tomy Beyblade X products can be purchased directly from Amazon.co.jp, which offers international shipping for eligible items when available as an option at checkout. Shipping costs are often high, and buyers are responsible for import duties, taxes, and customs fees. Community reports from Beyblade enthusiasts confirm successful direct orders, while forwarding services such as ZenMarket and Tenso are used for items without direct international shipping. Meanwhile, Hasbro's international variants feature recolors, region-specific exclusives (e.g., Spinosaurus-themed tops), and adjusted packaging to appeal to global audiences, though core mechanics remain compatible between manufacturers.

Battle mechanics

Beyblade X battles involve two or more players launching customizable spinning , known as Beys, into a specialized called the Xtreme Beystadium. Basic and Unique Line Beys consist of three main parts: a (the attack or outer layer), a Ratchet (the and defense component), and a Bit (the tip affecting stability and movement). Custom Line Beys consist of five main parts: a Lock Chip, Main , Assist , Ratchet, and Bit. Players assemble their Beys prior to battle, selecting parts to optimize for attack, defense, or stamina types. Battles commence when a or player calls "3-2-1 Let it Rip!" and both Beys contact the floor, with players prohibited from touching the Beys until the battle concludes. Battles end through one of four primary finishes, each awarding points in a first-to-4-points match format used in official tournaments: a Survivor Finish (1 point) occurs when one Bey stops spinning while the other continues; a Burst Finish (2 points) happens if a Bey's parts detach due to impact; a (2 points) results from a Bey being ejected into the stadium's outer Knockout Zone without returning; and an Xtreme Finish (3 points) is scored when a Bey is propelled into the inner Xtreme Zone via high-speed collision and cannot re-enter the main battle area. In case of ties at 4 points, a sudden-death one-launch battle determines the winner. Stalls, where both Beys stop simultaneously, may lead to a replay at the judge's discretion. These mechanics emphasize dynamic interactions over static endurance, with no reliance on survival time alone for scoring. A defining feature of Beyblade X is the X-Celerator Gear System integrated into the stadium's perimeter rails. When a Bey's Bit gear engages these rails, it triggers an Xtreme Dash—a sudden that propels the Bey at high speeds around the arena, enabling powerful attacks or repositioning. This rail-assisted maneuver adds a layer of unpredictability, as Beys can gain momentum bursts upon contact, contrasting with prior series by prioritizing rail interactions for offensive advantages rather than pure . , such as ripcord or string varieties, allow variable power output based on pull strength or winding duration, with techniques like firm grips enhancing initial spin to facilitate early Xtreme Dashes. Strategic play revolves around Bey customization to exploit these mechanics. Attack-oriented configurations use sharp or pointed Bits for aggressive rail hits and bursts, while defense setups feature tall Ratchets to withstand ejections and maintain central positioning. Stamina types employ flat or ball Bits for prolonged spins, aiming for Survivor Finishes by outlasting opponents during rail chases. Players often adjust Blade modes for balanced performance, selecting decks of three unique Beys in tournaments to counter opponent strategies without repeating parts. Launcher grip techniques, such as angled pulls, are crucial for directing initial trajectories toward rails, maximizing Xtreme Dash opportunities. Official tournaments, such as Hasbro's Beyblade X World Championship qualifiers, adapt these rules into 1v1 bracket formats or team events, where squads compete to 20 points across multiple rounds. Matches may use best-of-one or best-of-three sets, with judges enforcing equipment checks to ensure unmodified official or products. Emphasis is placed on precise launching to control spin direction and , influencing rail and overall battle outcomes.

Characters

Main characters

Jaxon Cross, also known as Blader X, is a charismatic former champion Blader and a founding member of Team Persona. As an ex-member of the champion team , he boasts an undefeated record characterized by overwhelming strength and speed, often donning a during battles. His primary Beyblade is Dran Sword 3-60F, an attack-type top emphasizing aggressive maneuvers. Jaxon's centers on rediscovering his passion for Beyblade after losing direction following a major victory at X Tower; he transitions into a mentoring role for younger Bladers while striving to reclaim his former glory through intense rivalries. Robin Kazami serves as the enthusiastic rookie and de facto leader of Team Persona, starting as an underdog with no official wins but demonstrating remarkable resilience. He wields Hells Scythe 4-60T, a versatile attack-type suited to his determined style. Kazami's growth arc involves overcoming a team betrayal that leaves him teamless, evolving from a novice copying techniques to a confident leader who inspires his teammates during high-stakes climbs up X Tower. His refusal to quit, even in defeat against top pros like Ciel Kaminari, highlights his mental fortitude and rapid development in the competitive scene. Multi Nana-iro is the tech-savvy influencer and strategist of Team Persona, bringing analytical prowess and levity to the group. She controls Wizard Arrow 4-80B, a stamina-type Beyblade that supports her tactical battle approaches. As a content creator grappling with a performance slump amid evolving Beyblade rules, Multi's arc explores rebuilding confidence through sibling reconciliation and strategic contributions, often providing while devising plans that help the team navigate betrayals and tournaments. Her role underscores the blend of technology and tradition in modern Blading. Tenka Shiroboshi emerges as a mysterious ally who joins Team Persona mid-story, serving as an instructor from the prestigious Shiroboshi School dojo. She employs Silver Wolf 3-80FB, a balanced stamina and defense enhanced by the school's "Seiken" techniques, which deliver power beyond top pros' expectations. Calculating and brutally honest, Tenka's personality involves observing rivals from the shadows and manipulating situations to her advantage, with her arc focusing on forging high-stakes rivalries that test the team's unity and propel them toward X Tower dominance. Her unclear motives tied to Blader X add intrigue to her integration into the core group.

Supporting characters

Khrome Ryugu serves as the primary and blader in the first season of the Beyblade X , leading Pendragon as its captain after winning the inaugural X Tower tournament. Formerly a teammate of Jaxon Cross, Khrome's motivations stem from an intense rivalry born out of a past defeat, evolving into an obsession with dominance and reclaiming supremacy in the blading world, underscored by his hidden history of collaboration and betrayal. He wields Cobalt Dragoon 2-60C as his primary Beyblade, employing techniques like Xtreme Dash and Xtreme Dash Infinite to overpower opponents, later upgrading to Impact Drake for enhanced aggressive playstyles that reflect his unyielding drive. Sigrid Nana-iro, the older sister of main character Multi Nana-iro, acts as a key supporting rival within Team Pendragon, providing familial tension and competitive depth to the narrative through her role in high-stakes tournament battles. Her motivations revolve around family dynamics and professional excellence, having inspired Multi's entry into blading while establishing herself as a formidable defender of her team's championship status. Sigrid utilizes Pearl Tiger, a balance-type Beyblade that pays homage to classic series motifs, allowing her to execute versatile strategies in clashes against protagonists like Team Persona. Ciel Kaminari, operating under the masked alias Blader Z, functions as a comic-relief rival and technical supporter in Team Pendragon, bringing electric-themed flair and unwavering loyalty to the group's dynamics. With an undefeated amateur record of 502 wins, his motivations center on hero worship of Khrome and a quest for validation in professional circuits, often providing gadget-based assistance and humorous rivalries during team interactions. Ciel deploys Shelter Drake, an attack-type Beyblade suited to his lightning-inspired persona, enabling high-speed maneuvers that add levity and tactical support in tournament obstacles. Other supporting figures include team leaders like Omega Shiroboshi of Team Omega, who emerges as a scheming in later arcs, leading the Solidus Tower champions with ambitions to control the blading ecosystem through innovative sponsorships and strategic manipulations. These leaders, such as Omega, primarily serve as recurring tournament hurdles, challenging protagonists with coordinated team assaults and resource advantages without delving into extensive personal backstories.

Minor characters

In Beyblade X, minor characters include tournament officials from the B4 organization, which serves as the global management body for professional Beyblading, overseeing events like the Pro League and the X Tower climb. B4 staff and judges enforce competition rules, including equipment standards and battle conduct, to maintain fairness in official matches. A prominent example is (voiced by in Japanese and Damien C. Haas in English), a B4-appointed guardian stationed at the X Tower to regulate access for aspiring pros. He administers challenging "exams" to evaluate bladers' skills, such as endurance and strategy tests, preventing unqualified participants from advancing and ensuring only elite teams compete at higher levels. Warden interacts briefly with main characters like those from Team Persona during their ascent, highlighting the bureaucratic hurdles in the sport. The series also features one-off bladers as local challengers in early amateur battles, often appearing in introductory episodes to showcase diverse custom Beyblades and the grassroots scene in X City. These opponents, such as Robin Kazami's initial rivals before forming , provide quick conflicts that demonstrate battle mechanics without recurring roles. Background influencers, including casual promoters, occasionally amplify Beyblading's popularity by sharing highlights from street-level tournaments, though they remain peripheral to the core narrative.

Media adaptations

Manga

The Beyblade X manga, written by and Hikaru Muno and illustrated by , began serialization on May 15, 2023, with a 70-page preview chapter in the June 2023 issue of Shogakukan's Bessatsu , followed by regular monthly chapters in starting from the July 2023 issue (released June 15, 2023). By November 2025, the series has surpassed 29 chapters and has been compiled into seven volumes by under the CoroCoro Comics label. The manga adapts and expands the anime's plot, incorporating deeper character thoughts through internal monologues and featuring bonus battles, while its magazine format results in shorter chapters per issue compared to the anime's episode structure. The artwork employs high-energy, motion-focused illustrations to capture the intensity of Beyblade battles, drawing on Demizu's style from previous works like . Viz Media holds the English-language license, releasing the first volume in both digital and print editions on January 14, 2025, with subsequent volumes following in 2025. The series shares the core premise of young Bladers competing to climb "The X" tower through high-stakes Beyblade battles, along with the main characters.

Anime

Beyblade X is a Japanese anime series in the Beyblade franchise, featuring high-energy battles with customizable spinning tops (Beyblades) in action-packed scenes. The show targets young children, with cartoon-style battles involving clashes, special moves, and stadium knockouts, without graphic violence. It emphasizes friendship, strategy, and competition, making it suitable for kids aged 6+. The Beyblade X anime is produced by OLM, Inc., and premiered on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on October 6, 2023, continuing to air weekly as of November 2025. Directed by Moto Terada under chief director Katsuhito Akiyama, with series composition by Kazuho Hyodo, the series adapts elements from the Beyblade X manga while expanding on the toy line's battle mechanics through episodic storytelling. As of November 16, 2025, it comprises 104 episodes across three seasons, emphasizing high-stakes Beyblade tournaments, character growth, and intense, speed-focused animations that highlight the tops' dynamic clashes and Xtreme Dashes. Season 1, airing from October 2023 to October 2024, consists of 51 episodes centered on the formation of protagonist Bird Kazami's team, Team Persona, as he joins forces with former champion Jaxon Cross and influencer Multi Nanairo to pursue professional Blader status in Xenon City. Season 2, spanning 49 episodes from October 2024 to October 2025, shifts to regional tournaments following Team Persona's initial setbacks, exploring escalating rivalries and strategic evolutions in battles across broader competitions. Season 3, ongoing since October 24, 2025, features episodes 101 onward, focusing on the world finals with high-tension clashes at the X Tower summit; as of November 16, 2025, four episodes have aired, building toward climactic confrontations. The Japanese voice ensemble includes as Bird Kazami (also known as Robin), Sōma Saitō as Ekusu Kurosu, and as Multi Nanairo, delivering energetic performances that capture the excitement of youth and competition. An English-dubbed version, produced by Bang Zoom! , began airing on in the United States on July 13, 2024, with main cast members such as Jacob Takanashi voicing Robin Kazami and A.J. Beckles as Jaxon Cross; the dub has included several broadcast hiatuses due to scheduling adjustments. The series' music enhances its fast-paced style, with Season 1's opening theme "Prove" performed by , underscoring themes of determination and ascent, while ending themes like "ZOOM ZOOM" by add rhythmic energy to battle sequences. Subsequent seasons introduce new themes, such as "RISE" by for Season 2, maintaining the anime's emphasis on motivational soundtracks that sync with the visual spectacle of spinning Beyblades.

Video games

Beyblade X has seen digital adaptations in the form of console and mobile video games that extend the toy line's battle mechanics into interactive experiences. The primary console title, Beyblade X: Xone, is an developed by Groove Box Japan and published by Corporation. Released on November 14, 2024, for and Windows PC via , the game features an original story centered on the X Championship tournament held at a facility known as The X, where players compete against rivals, build relationships, and aim to claim victory. In Xone, players create and customize their own blader character, assembling Beyblades from various parts including blades, ratchets, and bits to form over 100 million possible combinations, with more than 20 distinct Beyblade configurations available for battles. Gameplay incorporates RPG progression through exploration of open areas, collection of parts, and participation in modes, including multiplayer battles against global opponents. Core mechanics emphasize strategic elements like managing an Active Gauge for attacks, counters, and special X Skills, while integrating the series' X-celerator Rail for Xtreme Dash maneuvers during stadium battles. Complementing the console game is the free-to-play mobile application Beyblade X App, developed and published by for and Android devices in 2024. The app serves as a battle simulator, allowing users to scan QR codes from physical Beyblade X toys to unlock and customize virtual tops for digital fights, complete with daily challenges and quick matchmaking. It focuses on accessible, on-the-go gameplay with leaderboards for competitive ranking, emphasizing rapid battles that replicate toy mechanics like X-Dash via a digital X-Celerator Rail. Reception for Xone has been generally positive among fans, earning an average score of 7/10 across reviews for its faithful controls and status as the strongest entry in the franchise's history, though critics noted repetitive progression and limited environmental variety as drawbacks. The holds a 3.3 out of 5 rating on , praised for its ease of access and integration with physical toys but critiqued for occasional bugs and monotonous quick matches.

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