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{{Short description|Japanese manga series}}
{{redirect|Beyblade Zero-G|the TV anime|Beyblade: Metal Fusion}}
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{{Infobox animanga/Header
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| image = Beyblade Zero-G Logo.png
| image = Beyblade Zero-G Logo.png
| caption =
| image_size = 230px
| ja_kanji = メタルファイトベイブレード ZERO-G
| caption = Japanese logo of the series
| ja_romaji = Metaru Faito Beiburēdo Zero-G
| ja_kanji = メタルファイトベイブレード ZERO-G
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| ja_romaji = Metaru Faito Beiburēdo Zero-G
| creator = Takafumi Adachi (manga)<br>[[Kunihisa Sugishima]]
| genre = [[action (fiction)|Action]], [[Adventure]]
| creator = Takafumi Adachi (manga)<br>[[Kunihisa Sugishima]]
}}
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{{Infobox animanga/Print
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| publisher = [[Shogakukan]]
| publisher = [[Shogakukan]]
| publisher_en =
| publisher_en =
| demographic = [[Children's anime and manga|Children]], [[Shōnen manga|Shōnen]]
| demographic = [[Children's anime and manga|Children]]
| imprint =
| imprint =
| magazine = [[CoroCoro Comic]]
| magazine = [[CoroCoro Comic]]
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| producer = Mamiko Aoki<br>Yoshikazu Beniya
| producer = Mamiko Aoki<br>Yoshikazu Beniya
| writer = Katsumi Hasegawa
| writer = Katsumi Hasegawa
| music = Scott Bucsis
| music = Neil Parfitt and Scott Bucsis
| studio = [[SynergySP]]
| studio = [[SynergySP]]
| licensee = {{English anime licensee
| licensee = {{English anime licensee
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| BI = [[Cartoon Network (British and Irish TV channel)|Cartoon Network]]
| BI = [[Cartoon Network (British and Irish TV channel)|Cartoon Network]]
| CA = [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]]
| CA = [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]]
| UK = [[Pop Max|Kix]]
| US = [[Cartoon Network]]
| US = [[Cartoon Network]]
| IN = [[Marvel HQ]]
}}
}}
| first = April 8, 2012
| first = April 8, 2012
| last = December 23, 2012
| last = December 23, 2012
| episodes = 45 <small>(Japanese version)</small><br>26 <small>(International version)</small>
| episodes = {{ubl|45{{small| (Japanese version)}}|26{{small| (English version)}}}}
| episode_list = List of Beyblade: Shogun Steel episodes
| episode_list = List of Beyblade: Shogun Steel episodes
}}
}}
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'''''Beyblade: Shogun Steel''''',<ref>{{cite web|title=Nelvana to Release Beyblade Zero-G as Beyblade: Shogun Steel|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-12-14/nelvana-to-release-beyblade-zero-g-as-beyblade/shogun-steel|publisher=Anime News Network}}</ref> known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Metal Fight Beyblade Zero-G'''''|メタルファイトベイブレード ZERO-G|Metaru Faito Beiburēdo ZERO-G}} is a Japanese manga by Takafumi Adachi based on [[Takara Tomy]]'s ''[[Beyblade]]'' franchise. It was published between April 2012 and December 2012 in [[CoroCoro Comic]]. The series serves as the conclusion to the ''[[Beyblade: Metal Fusion|Beyblade Metal Saga]]''. Whereas previous installments focused on metal parts, the line of Beyblades in ''Shogun Steel'' focused on [[zero gravity]] battles with the advent of a new stadium system.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-15/beyblade-zero-g-spinning-top-anime-to-debut-in-april|title = Beyblade Zero-G Spinning Top Anime to Debut in April|access-date = 2012-02-15}}</ref>
'''''Beyblade: Shogun Steel''''',<ref>{{cite web|title=Nelvana to Release Beyblade Zero-G as Beyblade: Shogun Steel|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-12-14/nelvana-to-release-beyblade-zero-g-as-beyblade/shogun-steel|publisher=Anime News Network}}</ref> also known as {{nihongo|'''''Metal Fight Beyblade Zero-G'''''|メタルファイトベイブレード ZERO-G|Metaru Faito Beiburēdo ZERO-G}}, is a Japanese [[manga]] by Takafumi Adachi that was based on [[Hasbro]] and [[Takara Tomy]]'s ''[[Beyblade]]'' franchise. It was published between April 2012 and December 2012 in [[CoroCoro Comic]], and serves as the conclusion to the ''[[Beyblade: Metal Fusion|Beyblade Metal Saga]]'', whereas the previous installments focused on metal parts, the line of Beyblades in ''Shogun Steel'' focused on [[zero gravity]] battles with the advent of a new stadium system.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-15/beyblade-zero-g-spinning-top-anime-to-debut-in-april|title = Beyblade Zero-G Spinning Top Anime to Debut in April|access-date = 2012-02-15}}</ref>


The manga was adapted into an anime series that aired on [[TV Tokyo]] in [[Japan]] from April 8, 2012 to December 23, 2012; it is the seventh overall anime series in the franchise.
Furthermore, this manga was adapted into an anime season that aired on [[TV Tokyo]] in [[Japan]] from April 8, 2012, to December 23, 2012 and marks the seventh overall [[anime]] season in the franchise. The entire season was released on DVD on February 12, 2019, from [[Cinedigm]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marvel HQ Airs Beyblade: Shogun Steel Anime |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-02-15/marvel-hq-airs-beyblade-shogun-steel-anime/.182640 |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=Anime News Network |language=en}}</ref>

The entire series was released on DVD on February 12, 2019 from [[Cinedigm]].


==Plot==
==Plot==
Seven years have passed since the [[List of Beyblade: Metal Saga characters#Rago|God of Destruction]] met his end at the hands of a [[List of Beyblade: Metal Saga characters#Gingka Hagane|Legendary Blader]]. A new era of Beyblade has begun, bringing with it new Blades. When Zyro Kurogane witnessed the final battle with the lord of destruction years ago, a fire began to burn within him to push forward to a new future. While Zyro is the champion in his hometown, he wants to test himself and seeks out greater opponents, heading to Metal Bey City, Gingka's hometown. When Zyro arrives and discovers that Gingka is nowhere to be found, he learns that bladers from all over the world have come to test themselves against the Cyclone Bey stadium. Wanting to push his skills forward, Zyro takes part in the new era of Beyblade, testing his might against the Cyclone stadium. Zyro is then guided by Gingka to become a true Blader.
Seven years have passed since the [[List of Beyblade: Metal Saga characters#Rago|God of Destruction]] met his end at the hands of a [[List of Beyblade: Metal Saga characters#Gingka Hagane|Legendary Blader]]. A new era of Beyblade has begun, bringing with it new Blades. When Zyro Kurogane witnessed this final battle with the lord of destruction years ago, a fire began to burn within him to push forward to a new future – while Zyro is the champion in his hometown, he wants to test himself and seek out more significant opponents. Thus, he heads to Metal Bey City, Gingka's hometown. When Zyro arrives and discovers that Gingka is nowhere to be found, he learns that bladers from all over the world have come to test themselves against the Cyclone Bey stadium. Wanting to push his skills to the next level, Zyro takes part in the new era of Beyblade and tests his might against the Cyclone stadium. In this series, Zyro is also guided by Gingka to become a true Blader.


==Characters==
==Characters==
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===WBBA===
;{{nihongo|Zyro Kurogane|黒銀 ゼロ|Kurogane Zero}}
;{{nihongo|Zyro Kurogane|黒銀 ゼロ|Kurogane Zero}}
:{{animevoices|[[Nobuhiko Okamoto]]|Brian West}}
:{{animevoices|[[Nobuhiko Okamoto]]|Brian West}}
:Zyro is a young boy who saw Gingka's final battle seven years ago and has wanted to become a Blader ever since. With his Bey, Samurai Ifrit, he sets out on a journey to become a great Blader following the same path as Gingka's.
:Zyro is a young boy who saw Gingka's final battle seven years ago and aspired to become a Blader ever since. With his beyblade, '''Samurai Ifrit''', he sets out on a journey to become a great Blader following the same path as Gingka's.


;{{nihongo|Shinobu Hiryuin|火竜院 忍|Hiryūin Shinobu}}
;{{nihongo|Shinobu Hiryuin|火竜院 忍|Hiryūin Shinobu}}
:{{animevoices|[[Kōki Uchiyama]]|[[Christopher Jacot]]}}
:{{animevoices|[[Kōki Uchiyama]]|[[Christopher Jacot]]}}
:Shinobu is the strongest Blader to be found in Metal Bey City when Zyro first arrives, learning of this, he instantly becomes Zyro's rival. Shinobu has managed to become the strongest Blader in the city thanks to his Bey, Ninja Salamander.
:Shinobu is the strongest Blader to be found in Metal Bey City. When Zyro first arrives and learns of this, he instantly becomes Zyro's rival. Shinobu has managed to become the strongest Blader in the city thanks to his beyblade, '''Ninja Salamander.'''


;{{nihongo|Maru|マル|Maru}}
;{{nihongo|Maru|マル|Maru}}
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;{{nihongo|Kite Unabara|海原 カイト|Unabara Kaito}}
;{{nihongo|Kite Unabara|海原 カイト|Unabara Kaito}}
:{{animevoices|[[Takuma Terashima]]|Amos Crawley}}
:{{animevoices|[[Takuma Terashima]]|Amos Crawley}}
:The older brother of Eight. His Bey is Guardian Leviathan 160SB, but he has also synchromed his bey with his brother's Pirate Orochi to create Orochi Leviathan.
:The older brother of Eight. His beyblade is '''Guardian Leviathan 160SB'''. It is also necessary to note that he syn-chromed his beyblade with his brother's Pirate Orochi to create '''Orochi Leviathan'''.


;{{nihongo|Eight Unabara|海原 エイト|Unabara Eito}}
;{{nihongo|Eight Unabara|海原 エイト|Unabara Eito}}
:{{anime voices|[[Yuki Kodaira]]|Stacey DePass}}
:{{anime voices|[[Yuki Kodaira]]|Stacey DePass}}
:The younger brother of Kite. His Bey is Pirate Orochi 145D, but he has also offered his bey to his brother at times to synchrome Orochi Leviathan.
:The younger brother of Kite. His beyblade is '''Pirate Orochi 145D'''. He has also offered his beyblade to his brother at times to synchrome and form '''''Orochi Leviathan.'''''


;{{nihongo|Ren Kurenai|紅 蓮|Kurenai Ren}}
;{{nihongo|Ren Kurenai|紅 蓮|Kurenai Ren}}
:{{animevoices|[[Kanae Oki]]|[[Bryn McAuley]]}}
:{{animevoices|[[Kanae Oki]]|[[Bryn McAuley]]}}
:Her Bey is Thief Phoenix E230GCF.
:Her beyblade is '''Thief Phoenix E230GCF.'''


;{{nihongo|Madoka Amano|天野 まどか|Amano Madoka}}
;{{nihongo|Madoka Amano|天野 まどか|Amano Madoka}}
:{{animevoices|[[Kei Shindou]]|[[Barbara Mamabolo]]}}
:{{animevoices|[[Kei Shindou]]|[[Barbara Mamabolo]]}}
:A Bey mechanic expert who works at the B-Pit.
:An attractive beyblade mechanic expert who works at the B-Pit.


;{{nihongo|Tsubasa Otori|大鳥 翼|Ōtori Tsubasa}}
;{{nihongo|Tsubasa Otori|大鳥 翼|Ōtori Tsubasa}}
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;{{nihongo|Blader Gai|ブレーダーガイ|Burēdā Gai}}
;{{nihongo|Blader Gai|ブレーダーガイ|Burēdā Gai}}
:{{animevoices|[[Shintarō Asanuma]]|Adam Cawley}}
:{{animevoices|[[Shintarō Asanuma]]|Adam Cawley}}
:Blader Guy is the announcer of the tournaments. He has a stylish personality and is very cheerful.
:Blader Gai is the announcer of the tournaments. He has a stylish personality and is very cheerful.


===DNA (Dark Nebula Again)===
;{{nihongo|Argo Garcia|アルゴ・グレイシー|Argo Gracie}}
;{{nihongo|Argo Garcia|アルゴ・グレイシー|Argo Gracie}}
:A DNA founder.
:The DNA founder.


;{{nihongo|Ian Garcia|アイアン・グレイシー|Ian Gracie}}
;{{nihongo|Ian Garcia|アイアン・グレイシー|Ian Gracie}}
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;{{nihongo|Merci|メルシー|Merusi-}}
;{{nihongo|Merci|メルシー|Merusi-}}
:A Dark Nebula computer AI rebuilt by DNA, which later revealed itself in ''A New Fight'' as the original organizer of the Dark Nebula, Doji. He helps Kira acquire Gladiator Bahamoote SP230GF in order for him to become the next ultimate beyblader.
:A Dark Nebula computer AI rebuilt by DNA, which later revealed itself in ''A New Fight'' as the original organizer of the Dark Nebula Association, Doji. He helps Kira acquire '''Gladiator Bahamoote SP230GF''' in order for him to become the next ultimate beyblader.


;{{nihongo|Yoshio Iwayama|岩山 美男|Iwayama Yoshio}}
;{{nihongo|Yoshio Iwayama|岩山 美男|Iwayama Yoshio}}
:One of the members of DNA and known for his powerful defensive style. His Beyblade is Bandit Golem DF145BS, but he is also in possession of Berserker Behemoth SR200BWD after Kira replaced it with Gladiator Bahamoote SP230GF. With Berserker Behemoth, he has synchromed his Golem with it to create Behemoth Golem.
:One of the members of DNA and known for his powerful defensive style. His Beyblade is '''Bandit Golem DF145BS''', but is also in possession of '''Berserker Behemoth SR200BWD''' after Kira replaced it with '''Gladiator Bahamoote SP230GF'''. With Berserker Behemoth, he has synchromed his Golem with it to create Behemoth Golem.


;{{nihongo|Kira Hayama|破山 キラ|Hayama Kira}}
;{{nihongo|Kira Hayama|破山 キラ|Hayama Kira}}
:A fearsome and powerful blader who is from DNA. His beyblade was Berserker Behemoth SR200BWD until he replaced it for Gladiator Bahamoote SP230GF. Upon kidnapping Gingka, he steals Pegasus in order to synchrome Pegasus Bahamoote, a very powerful bey.
:A fearsome and powerful blader who is from DNA. His beyblade was '''Berserker Behemoth SR200BWD''' until he replaced it with '''Gladiator Bahamoote SP230GF'''. Upon kidnapping Gingka, he steals Pegasus in order to synchrome Pegasus Bahamoote, a very powerful bey.


;{{nihongo|Genjuro Kamegaki|亀垣 玄十郎|Kamegaki Genjūrō}}
;{{nihongo|Genjuro Kamegaki|亀垣 玄十郎|Kamegaki Genjūrō}}
:The third DNA blader. His beyblade is Bandit Genbu F230TB.
:The third DNA blader. His beyblade is '''Bandit Genbu F230TB.'''


;{{nihongo|Spike Bourne|スパイク・ボーン|Bōn Supaika}}
;{{nihongo|Spike Bourne|スパイク・ボーン|Bōn Supaika}}
:The fourth DNA Blader who is a dangerous member. His beyblade is Thief Zirago WA130HF.
:The fourth DNA Blader, a dangerous member. His beyblade is '''Thief Zirago WA130HF.'''


;{{nihongo|Captain Arrow|キャプテンアロー|Kyaputen Arō}}
;{{nihongo|Captain Arrow|キャプテンアロー|Kyaputen Arō}}
:The fifth DNA blader known as the Blader of Justice. His beyblade is Archer Wyvern 145WB.
:The fifth DNA blader known as the Blader of Justice. His beyblade is '''Archer Wyvern 145WB.'''


;{{nihongo|Baihu Xiao|
;{{nihongo|Baihu Xiao|
シャオ・バイフー / 白虎小|Shao Baifū}}
シャオ・バイフー / 白虎小|Shao Baifū}}
:The sixth DNA Blader who is also known as Kira’s righthand man. His beyblade is Berserker Byakko 125S.
:The sixth DNA Blader who is also known as Kira’s right-hand man. His beyblade is '''Berserker Byakko 125S.'''


;{{nihongo|Karura|カルラ|Karura}}
;{{nihongo|Karura|カルラ|Karura}}
:The seventh DNA member who convinces everyone that he is able to control the elements of nature. His beyblade is Guardian Garudas SD145PF.
:The seventh DNA member who convinces everyone that he is able to control the elements of nature. His beyblade is '''Guardian Garudas SD145PF.'''


===Legends===
;{{nihongo|Benkei Hanawa|花輪 ベンケイ|Hanawa Benkei}}
;{{nihongo|Benkei Hanawa|花輪 ベンケイ|Hanawa Benkei}}
:{{animevoices|[[Kenta Miyake]]|[[Jason Deline]]}}
:{{animevoices|[[Kenta Miyake]]|[[Jason Deline]]}}
:The manager of the restaurant Bull Burger and a teacher at the Bey Park. He trains Zyro throughout the show
:The manager of the restaurant Bull Burger and a teacher at the Bey Park. He trains Zyro throughout the show.


;{{nihongo|Gingka Hagane|鋼 銀河|Hagane Ginga}}
;{{nihongo|Gingka Hagane|鋼 銀河|Hagane Ginga}}
:{{animevoices|Aki Kanada|[[Robert Tinkler]]}}
:{{animevoices|[[Aki Kanada]]|[[Robert Tinkler]]}}
:The former No.1 Blader and the strongest legendary blader. Gingka returns to help Zyro unlock his blader's spirit and battles him. He uses Samurai Pegasus W105R²F which evolves from his previous beyblade, Cosmic Pegasus.
:The former No.1 Blader and the strongest legendary blader. Gingka returns to help Zyro unlock his blader's spirit and battles him. He uses '''Samurai Pegasus W105R²F''' which evolved from his previous beyblade, Cosmic Pegasus.


===Other bladers===
;{{nihongo|Sakyo Kuroyami|黒闇 左京|Kuroyami Sakyō}}
;{{nihongo|Sakyo Kuroyami|黒闇 左京|Kuroyami Sakyō}}
:{{animevoices|[[Shouma Yamamoto]]|Elias Edraki}}
:{{animevoices|[[Shouma Yamamoto]]|Elias Edraki}}
:A mysterious blader who aims to succeed Ryuga as the next Dragon Emperor. His beyblade is Ronin Dragoon LW160BSF. Sakyo is extremely powerful and was almost undefeated through the series.
:A mysterious blader who aims to succeed Ryuga as the next Dragon Emperor. His beyblade is '''Ronin Dragoon LW160BSF.''' Sakyo is extremely powerful and almost undefeated through the series.


;{{nihongo|Takanosuke Shishiya|獅々谷 鷹ノ助|Shishiya Takanosuke}}
;{{nihongo|Takanosuke Shishiya|獅々谷 鷹ノ助|Shishiya Takanosuke}}
:{{animevoices|[[Megumi Han]]|Tony Babcock}}
:{{animevoices|[[Megumi Han]]|Tony Babcock}}
:A rival blader to Ren and Zyro, who partners with Sakyo. His bey is Archer Griffin.
:A rival blader to Ren and Zyro, who partners with Sakyo. His bey is '''Archer Griffin.'''


;{{nihongo|Gen Kikura|木倉 ゲン|Kikura Gen}}
;{{nihongo|Gen Kikura|木倉 ゲン|Kikura Gen}}
:A blader disguised as sea creature, specialized in defence. His bey is Pirate Kraken.
:A blader disguised as a sea creature, specialized in defense. His beyblade is '''Pirate Kraken.'''


;{{nihongo|Akuya Onizaki|鬼崎 悪矢|Onizaki Akuya}}
;{{nihongo|Akuya Onizaki|鬼崎 悪矢|Onizaki Akuya}}
:A blader frequently battles in group with henchmen. His bey is Archer Gargoyle.
:A blader that frequently battles in group with henchmen. His bey is '''Archer Gargoyle.'''


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
{{Main|List of Beyblade: Shogun Steel episodes}}
{{Main|List of Beyblade: Shogun Steel episodes}}
As with previous entries in the franchise, ''Shogun Steel'' was [[Dubbing (filmmaking)#Dub localization|localized]] into English by [[Nelvana]]. The series premiered on [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] in [[Canada]] and [[Cartoon Network]] in the [[United States]] on September 17, 2015. It would be the final series to be dubbed by Nelvana. The series started rerunning on [[Disney XD]] on January 3, 2021.<ref>https://twitter.com/DisneySchedules/status/1340148610856611848</ref>
As with previous entries in the franchise, ''Shogun Steel'' was [[Dubbing (filmmaking)#Localization|localized]] into English by [[Nelvana]]. The series premiered on [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] in [[Canada]] and [[Cartoon Network]] in the [[United States]] on September 17, 2015. It would be the final series to be dubbed by Nelvana. The series started rerunning on [[Disney XD]] on January 3, 2021.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1340148610856611848|user=DisneySchedules|title=Some past Beyblade series will...|date=19 December 2020}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/mf-beyblade-zero/ Official TV Tokyo ''Metal Fight Beyblade Zero-G'' website] {{in lang|ja}}
*{{Anime News Network|anime|14053}}


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Beyblade: Shogun Steel
メタルファイトベイブレード ZERO-G
(Metaru Faito Beiburēdo Zero-G)
Created byTakafumi Adachi (manga)
Kunihisa Sugishima
Manga
Written byTakafumi Adachi
Published byShogakukan
MagazineCoroCoro Comic
DemographicChildren
Original runApril 2012December 2012
Volumes2
Anime television series
Directed byKunihisa Sugishima
Produced byMamiko Aoki
Yoshikazu Beniya
Written byKatsumi Hasegawa
Music byNeil Parfitt and Scott Bucsis
StudioSynergySP
Licensed by
Original networkTXN (TV Tokyo)
English network
Original run April 8, 2012 December 23, 2012
Episodes
  • 45 (Japanese version)
  • 26 (English version)
(List of episodes)

Beyblade: Shogun Steel,[1] also known as Metal Fight Beyblade Zero-G (メタルファイトベイブレード ZERO-G, Metaru Faito Beiburēdo ZERO-G), is a Japanese manga by Takafumi Adachi that was based on Hasbro and Takara Tomy's Beyblade franchise. It was published between April 2012 and December 2012 in CoroCoro Comic, and serves as the conclusion to the Beyblade Metal Saga, whereas the previous installments focused on metal parts, the line of Beyblades in Shogun Steel focused on zero gravity battles with the advent of a new stadium system.[2]

Furthermore, this manga was adapted into an anime season that aired on TV Tokyo in Japan from April 8, 2012, to December 23, 2012 and marks the seventh overall anime season in the franchise. The entire season was released on DVD on February 12, 2019, from Cinedigm.[3]

Plot

[edit]

Seven years have passed since the God of Destruction met his end at the hands of a Legendary Blader. A new era of Beyblade has begun, bringing with it new Blades. When Zyro Kurogane witnessed this final battle with the lord of destruction years ago, a fire began to burn within him to push forward to a new future – while Zyro is the champion in his hometown, he wants to test himself and seek out more significant opponents. Thus, he heads to Metal Bey City, Gingka's hometown. When Zyro arrives and discovers that Gingka is nowhere to be found, he learns that bladers from all over the world have come to test themselves against the Cyclone Bey stadium. Wanting to push his skills to the next level, Zyro takes part in the new era of Beyblade and tests his might against the Cyclone stadium. In this series, Zyro is also guided by Gingka to become a true Blader.

Characters

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Zyro Kurogane (黒銀 ゼロ, Kurogane Zero)
Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto (Japanese); Brian West (English)
Zyro is a young boy who saw Gingka's final battle seven years ago and aspired to become a Blader ever since. With his beyblade, Samurai Ifrit, he sets out on a journey to become a great Blader following the same path as Gingka's.
Shinobu Hiryuin (火竜院 忍, Hiryūin Shinobu)
Voiced by: Kōki Uchiyama (Japanese); Christopher Jacot (English)
Shinobu is the strongest Blader to be found in Metal Bey City. When Zyro first arrives and learns of this, he instantly becomes Zyro's rival. Shinobu has managed to become the strongest Blader in the city thanks to his beyblade, Ninja Salamander.
Maru (マル, Maru)
Voiced by: Sumire Morohoshi (Japanese); Stephany Seki (English)
A Junior Data Collector and mechanic.
Kite Unabara (海原 カイト, Unabara Kaito)
Voiced by: Takuma Terashima (Japanese); Amos Crawley (English)
The older brother of Eight. His beyblade is Guardian Leviathan 160SB. It is also necessary to note that he syn-chromed his beyblade with his brother's Pirate Orochi to create Orochi Leviathan.
Eight Unabara (海原 エイト, Unabara Eito)
Voiced by: Yuki Kodaira (Japanese); Stacey DePass (English)
The younger brother of Kite. His beyblade is Pirate Orochi 145D. He has also offered his beyblade to his brother at times to synchrome and form Orochi Leviathan.
Ren Kurenai (紅 蓮, Kurenai Ren)
Voiced by: Kanae Oki (Japanese); Bryn McAuley (English)
Her beyblade is Thief Phoenix E230GCF.
Madoka Amano (天野 まどか, Amano Madoka)
Voiced by: Kei Shindou (Japanese); Barbara Mamabolo (English)
An attractive beyblade mechanic expert who works at the B-Pit.
Tsubasa Otori (大鳥 翼, Ōtori Tsubasa)
Voiced by: Miyu Irino (Japanese); David Reale (English)
The current president of the World Beyblade Battle Association (WBBA).
Blader Gai (ブレーダーガイ, Burēdā Gai)
Voiced by: Shintarō Asanuma (Japanese); Adam Cawley (English)
Blader Gai is the announcer of the tournaments. He has a stylish personality and is very cheerful.
Argo Garcia (アルゴ・グレイシー, Argo Gracie)
The DNA founder.
Ian Garcia (アイアン・グレイシー, Ian Gracie)
A DNA executive.
Selen Garcia (セレン・グレイシー, Selen Gracie)
A DNA executive.
Enso Garcia (エンソ・グレイシー, Enso Gracie)
A DNA executive.
Merci (メルシー, Merusi-)
A Dark Nebula computer AI rebuilt by DNA, which later revealed itself in A New Fight as the original organizer of the Dark Nebula Association, Doji. He helps Kira acquire Gladiator Bahamoote SP230GF in order for him to become the next ultimate beyblader.
Yoshio Iwayama (岩山 美男, Iwayama Yoshio)
One of the members of DNA and known for his powerful defensive style. His Beyblade is Bandit Golem DF145BS, but is also in possession of Berserker Behemoth SR200BWD after Kira replaced it with Gladiator Bahamoote SP230GF. With Berserker Behemoth, he has synchromed his Golem with it to create Behemoth Golem.
Kira Hayama (破山 キラ, Hayama Kira)
A fearsome and powerful blader who is from DNA. His beyblade was Berserker Behemoth SR200BWD until he replaced it with Gladiator Bahamoote SP230GF. Upon kidnapping Gingka, he steals Pegasus in order to synchrome Pegasus Bahamoote, a very powerful bey.
Genjuro Kamegaki (亀垣 玄十郎, Kamegaki Genjūrō)
The third DNA blader. His beyblade is Bandit Genbu F230TB.
Spike Bourne (スパイク・ボーン, Bōn Supaika)
The fourth DNA Blader, a dangerous member. His beyblade is Thief Zirago WA130HF.
Captain Arrow (キャプテンアロー, Kyaputen Arō)
The fifth DNA blader known as the Blader of Justice. His beyblade is Archer Wyvern 145WB.
Baihu Xiao (シャオ・バイフー / 白虎小, Shao Baifū)
The sixth DNA Blader who is also known as Kira’s right-hand man. His beyblade is Berserker Byakko 125S.
Karura (カルラ, Karura)
The seventh DNA member who convinces everyone that he is able to control the elements of nature. His beyblade is Guardian Garudas SD145PF.
Benkei Hanawa (花輪 ベンケイ, Hanawa Benkei)
Voiced by: Kenta Miyake (Japanese); Jason Deline (English)
The manager of the restaurant Bull Burger and a teacher at the Bey Park. He trains Zyro throughout the show.
Gingka Hagane (鋼 銀河, Hagane Ginga)
Voiced by: Aki Kanada (Japanese); Robert Tinkler (English)
The former No.1 Blader and the strongest legendary blader. Gingka returns to help Zyro unlock his blader's spirit and battles him. He uses Samurai Pegasus W105R²F which evolved from his previous beyblade, Cosmic Pegasus.
Sakyo Kuroyami (黒闇 左京, Kuroyami Sakyō)
Voiced by: Shouma Yamamoto (Japanese); Elias Edraki (English)
A mysterious blader who aims to succeed Ryuga as the next Dragon Emperor. His beyblade is Ronin Dragoon LW160BSF. Sakyo is extremely powerful and almost undefeated through the series.
Takanosuke Shishiya (獅々谷 鷹ノ助, Shishiya Takanosuke)
Voiced by: Megumi Han (Japanese); Tony Babcock (English)
A rival blader to Ren and Zyro, who partners with Sakyo. His bey is Archer Griffin.
Gen Kikura (木倉 ゲン, Kikura Gen)
A blader disguised as a sea creature, specialized in defense. His beyblade is Pirate Kraken.
Akuya Onizaki (鬼崎 悪矢, Onizaki Akuya)
A blader that frequently battles in group with henchmen. His bey is Archer Gargoyle.

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As with previous entries in the franchise, Shogun Steel was localized into English by Nelvana. The series premiered on YTV in Canada and Cartoon Network in the United States on September 17, 2015. It would be the final series to be dubbed by Nelvana. The series started rerunning on Disney XD on January 3, 2021.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Nelvana to Release Beyblade Zero-G as Beyblade: Shogun Steel". Anime News Network.
  2. ^ "Beyblade Zero-G Spinning Top Anime to Debut in April". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  3. ^ "Marvel HQ Airs Beyblade: Shogun Steel Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  4. ^ @DisneySchedules (19 December 2020). "Some past Beyblade series will..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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