Beyblade (2001)

Kernel Score: 85% · 229 ratings

Genres: Kids, Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy

First aired: 2001-01-08

Seasons: 3 · 154 episodes

Where to watch Beyblade

  • Free with ads: Tubi
  • Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Thirteen-year-old Takao Kinomiya (Tyson Granger), along with his fellow teammates, Kai Hiwatari, Max Mizuhura (Max Tate), and Rei Kon (Ray Kon), strive to become the greatest Beybladers in the world. With the technical help of the team's resident genius, Kyoujyu (Kenny), and with the powerful strength of their BitBeasts, the Bladebreakers armed with their Beys attempt to reach their goal.

Beyblade parents' guide: ages 5+

Parents need to know that Beyblade is a TV-Y7 kids' action series about competitive spinning-top tournaments.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Tournament battles between spinning tops involve mild competitive conflict but no real violence.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-Y7 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Motoko Kumai as Tyson Granger (voice)
  • Kiyu Morita as Yuri Ivanov (voice)
  • Daisuke Namikawa as Hiro Granger (voice)
  • Urara Takano as Kai Hiwatari (voice)
  • Chikao Ohtsuka as Ryuunosuke Kinomiya (voice)
  • Hiroshi Kamiya as Sanguinex (voice)
  • Kazuyuki Ishikawa as Gao (voice)
  • Kaori Saiki as Santiago (voice)
  • Chiharu Tezuka as Johnny McGregor (voice)
  • Ai Orikasa as Max Tate (voice)

Beyblade FAQ

Is Beyblade good?

Beyblade has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 229 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Beyblade?

In the US you can watch it free with ads on Tubi and buy it from Prime Video, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Beyblade OK for kids?

Beyblade is rated TV-Y7. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Beyblade is a TV-Y7 kids' action series about competitive spinning-top tournaments.

What shows are like Beyblade?

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