Show: Beyblade
Genre: Fantasy
Creator/Studio: d-rights
Company: Geneon
DVD Info: 3 separate seasons, 51 episodes each, 23+ volumes
Summary: Beyblade is a sport in which competitors use razor-bladed tops that are spun in dishes. The winner is the one who can knock his opponent�s top, or blade, out of the dish and make it stop spinning. Sometimes there are what the show calls �Bit-beasts�, creatures made of energy, that inhabit the blades. The Bit-beasts give the top extra power. The series focuses on a team of players known as the Blade-breakers. The members are: Tyson, an energetic and cocky kid; Kenny (�Chief�), the brains of the team; Rai, a boy who�s traveled around the world learning his craft; Max, a hyperactive player who has a cheerful attitude; and Kai, the team captain, who�s kind of ant-social.
The Good: The series is a real treat for kids. It�s a lot of fun and pretty funny at times.
The Bad: ABC-Family really overplays the show, like they do with all their kids shows.
Offensive Material: None. This is one of the safest anime around.
My Rating (out of 4): 3.5
Note: This series is based on a toy line. There�s also a manga out as well.