Is the Beyblade Anime Finished?#
Whether Beyblade is “finished” depends entirely on which era of the franchise you are looking at. If you are diving into the original story featuring Takao Kinomiya and his legendary beyblade, Dragoon, that specific journey has a definitive conclusion. The original series, followed by V-Force and G Revolution, provides a complete narrative arc for the Bladebreakers.
However, as a global franchise, Beyblade is very much ongoing. The series has evolved through several different generations and reboots. Most recently, Beyblade X has taken the spotlight, with the anime scheduled to run through March 2026, followed immediately by a sequel, Beyblade X Shin Mirai Hen, debuting in April 2026.
If you only watch the original trilogy, you will get a satisfying conclusion to Takao’s story, but you will miss out on the massive evolution of the sport and the new worlds introduced in later series. For those who want the full experience, you can buy the original manga to see where it all began.
What to Expect: Themes and Appeal#
Beyblade is a high-energy blend of the sports, action, and fantasy genres. At its core, it is a tournament-style anime centered on the drive to be the best in the world. The plot follows Takao Kinomiya, who receives a beyblade representing the blue dragon, Seiryu. Along with his friends and rivals—Max Mizuhara, Kai Hiwatari, and Rei Kon—they form the Bladebreakers to compete globally while facing off against antagonistic groups like the Demolition Boys.
Who is this for?
- Fans of tournament arcs and “zero-to-hero” progressions.
- Viewers who enjoy the bond between a competitor and their equipment (infused with fantasy elements).
- Anyone looking for a classic, high-stakes competition anime.
If you’re ready to start your own journey, you can watch the anime on Prime Video or start collecting your own gear by buying Beyblade merchandise.
Recommended Watch Orders#
Because Beyblade has multiple separate continuities, the watch order can be confusing. We recommend referring to the relationship tree provided on this page to visualize these branches. Here are the best ways to tackle the series:
The Release Order (For the Historian)#
If you want to experience the franchise as the world did, follow the release dates. This takes you from the original 2001 series, through the Metal Fight era, into the Burst generation, and finally arriving at Beyblade X.
The Completionist Order (All Extras)#
For those who want every single piece of content, follow the narrative branches of each generation:
- The Original Saga: Beyblade $\rightarrow$ Beyblade: V-Force $\rightarrow$ Beyblade G Revolution. (Don’t forget Beyblade the Movie: Fierce Battle during this era).
- The Metal Saga: Beyblade: Metal Fusion $\rightarrow$ Metal Fight Beyblade VS Taiyō Shakunetsu no Shinryakusha $\rightarrow$ Beyblade: Metal Masters $\rightarrow$ Beyblade: Metal Fury.
- The Burst Saga: Beyblade Burst $\rightarrow$ God $\rightarrow$ Turbo $\rightarrow$ GT $\rightarrow$ Sparking $\rightarrow$ QuadDrive $\rightarrow$ QuadStrike.
- The X Saga: Beyblade X $\rightarrow$ Beyblade X Shin Mirai Hen.
The “Get to the Good Stuff” Order#
If you don’t mind mixing the anime with the source material, start with the original manga to understand the core mechanics, then jump into the most recent iteration, Beyblade X, to see the current state of the franchise.
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Useful Tips for New Viewers#
- Different Eras, Different Rules: Be aware that Metal Fight, Burst, and X often introduce different mechanics and lore. They are generally treated as related but separate iterations of the Beyblade concept.
- Stay Updated on Beyblade X: This current era is very active. There are new theme songs being released by artists like i-dle, Imase, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and new games like Beyblade X Evobattle are arriving on Steam and Switch.
- Merchandise Connection: Much of the anime’s appeal is tied to the real-world toys. If you find yourself getting invested in the battles, checking out the latest Beyblade gear is a great way to enhance the experience.
Beyblade • manga • 2000-02
└─(adaptation)→ Beyblade • anime • 2001-01-08 to 2001-12-24
└─(sequel)→ Beyblade: V-Force • anime • 2002-01-07 to 2002-12-23
└─(sequel)→ Beyblade G Revolution • anime • 2003-01-06 to 2003-12-29 (Original Japanese Broadcast)
└─(related)→ Beyblade the Movie: Fierce Battle • anime • 2002-08-17
└─(related)→ Beyblade: Shogun Steel • anime • 2012-04-08
└─(related)→ Beyblade Burst • anime • 2016-04-04
└─(sequel)→ Beyblade Burst God • anime • 2017-04-03
└─(spinoff)→ Beyblade Burst Turbo • anime • 2018-04-02
└─(sequel)→ Beyblade Burst GT • anime • 2019-04-05
└─(sequel)→ Beyblade Burst Sparking • anime • 2020-04-03
└─(sequel)→ Beyblade Burst QuadDrive • anime • 2021-04-02
└─(sequel)→ Beyblade Burst QuadStrike • anime • 2023-04-03 (USA, Disney XD)
└─(related)→ Beyblade X • anime • 2023-10-06 to 2026-03-27
└─(sequel)→ Beyblade X Shin Mirai Hen • anime • 2026-04-17
└─(spinoff)→ Metal Fight Beyblade • manga • 2008-09 (serialized in Coro-Coro Comic)
└─(related)→ Beyblade: Metal Fusion • anime • 2009-07-15
└─(related)→ Metal Fight Beyblade VS Taiyō Shakunetsu no Shinryakusha • anime • 2010-08-21
└─(sequel)→ Beyblade: Metal Masters • anime • 2010-04-04 to 2011-03-27
└─(sequel)→ Beyblade: Metal Fury • anime • 2011-04-03 to 2012-04-01
└─(spinoff)→ BeyWheelz: Powered by Beyblade • anime • 2012-08-11 to 2012-10-06 (USA)
└─(sequel)→ BeyWarriors: BeyRaiderz • anime • 2014-01-04 to 2014-03-29 (Canada)
└─(spinoff)→ BeyWarriors: Cyborg • anime • 2014-10-18 to 2014-11-30 (Italy - first 14 episodes only)
└─(spinoff)→ Beyblade Taisen Seiryūden • manga • 2001 to 2003 (serialized in <i>Shogaku Sannensei / Yonensei</i>)
