# Beyblade: Metal Saga (2009)

> Gingka and his friends battle the Dark Nebula with spinning tops in a shonen tournament saga.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/34760

## Facts

- Seasons: 4
- Episodes: 192
- Episode runtime: 21 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, action, adventure
- Network: TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Tokyo
- Cast: Aki Kanada, Emiri Kato, Mayuki Makiguchi, Yuko Sanpei, Kei Shindo, Satoshi Hino, Kenta Miyake, Miyu Irino
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1674928/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Tone: earnest, high energy, upbeat, sincere, competitive

## Synopsis

Beyblade: Metal Fight Beyblade (2009-2012) is a Japanese shonen animated series created for TV Tokyo and its affiliated stations, a four-season serialized tournament saga of 192 episodes. Gingka Hagane (voice by Aki Kanada) is the hero who must find the strength to defend his world and the honor of Beyblade, while his loyal friends including Kenta Yumiya (Emiri Kato) and Madoka Amano (Kei Shindo) stand beside him. Their opponents are the Dark Nebula, a group bent on world domination that regards Gingka as the one person strong enough to stop them. Each episode is built around spinning-top battles in arenas, with matches escalating across seasons as allegiances shift and rivals become allies. The tone is bright, earnest, and high-energy, centered on friendship, perseverance, and competitive spirit. Fans of Yu-Gi-Oh! and Bakugan Battle Brawlers will find similar kid-friendly tournament momentum and rivalry. Its brisk toy-driven action and unabashed sincerity make it an easy watch for younger viewers and anime fans alike.

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