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'''''B-Daman Crossfire''''', known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Cross Fight B-Daman'''''|クロスファイト ビーダマン}}, is the first ''[[B-Daman]]'' anime of the Cross Fight series and the seventh B-Daman anime series, overall. Premiering on October 2, 2011 in Japan, it became the first B-Daman anime to air in almost five years, and first to be produced in 16:9 widescreen, following the finale of ''[[Crash B-Daman]]'' on December 25, 2006. Its last episode, ''Conclusion! Cross Fight's New Era'' aired on September 30, 2012 in Japan. A sequel series, ''[[B-Daman Fireblast]]'', premiered the following week.<ref name="autogenerated2" />

On June 8, 2013, it was announced that B-Daman Crossfire would air on Disney XD Malaysia.

It was scheduled for a tentative release across global markets outside of Asia in September 2013.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{Cite web |title=B-Daman Cross Fire takes aim at international audiences in fall 2013 • ToonBarnToonBarn |url=http://www.toonbarn.com/other-cartoons/b-daman-cross-fire-takes-aim-international-audiences-fall-2013/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808190516/http://www.toonbarn.com/other-cartoons/b-daman-cross-fire-takes-aim-international-audiences-fall-2013/ |archive-date=2017-08-08 |access-date=2013-08-03}}</ref> Starting August 17, 2013, English dubbed episodes of B-Daman Crossfire started airing on [[The CW]]'s Saturday morning block, [[Vortexx]]. The series later began airing in [[Canada]] on [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] on September 7, 2013, subsequently premiering on YTV's sister channel, [[Nickelodeon (Canada)|Nickelodeon]] on October 18, 2013.

The anime currently reruns on [[Primo TV]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 June 2023 |title=Primo TV Airs B-Daman CrossFire Anime |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-07/primo-tv-airs-b-daman-crossfire-anime/.157252}}</ref>On June 3, 2011, toy giant, Takara-Tomy revealed that a new anime series to be based on the latest revival of the B-Daman toys, Cross Fight B-Daman, was green-lit for fall 2011

On June 8, 2013, it was announced that B-Daman Crossfire would air on Disney XD Malaysia.Starting August 17, 2013, English dubbed episodes of B-Daman Crossfire started airing on [[The CW]]'s Saturday morning block, [[Vortexx]].{{short description|Television series|noreplace}}

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| ja_kanji =
| ja_kanji = クロスファイト ビーダマン
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| ja_romaji = Kurosu Faito Bīdaman
| genre = [[action (fiction)|Action]], [[Adventure]]
| genre = [[action (fiction)|Action]], [[Adventure]]
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{{Infobox animanga/Print
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| type = manga
| type = manga
| author = Yoshinori Odaka
| author = Makoto Mizobuchi
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| publisher = [[Shogakukan]]
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| demographic = [[Children's anime and manga|Children]]
| demographic = [[Children's anime and manga|Children]], [[Shōnen manga|Shōnen]]
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| magazine = [[CoroCoro Comic]]
| magazine = [[CoroCoro Comic]]
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| director = Yoshinori Odaka <ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.bdamanbattles.com/tv-show/ B-Daman Show | B-Daman Crossfire | Animated Series<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| director = Yoshinori Odaka <ref name=autogenerated2>{{Cite web |url= http://www.bdamanbattles.com/tv-show/ |title= B-Daman Show {{!}} B-Daman Crossfire {{!}} Animated Series |access-date= 2013-08-03 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130801013202/http://www.bdamanbattles.com/tv-show/ |archive-date= 2013-08-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| producer =
| producer = Yoshikazu Beniya <small>(TV Tokyo)</small><br />Rika Sasaki
| writer =
| writer = Shinichi Inotsume (S1)<br />Hiroyuki Kawasaki (S2)
| music =
| music = [[Akifumi Tada]]
| studio =
| studio = [[SynergySP]]
| licensee = {{English anime licensee|NA= ADK Emotions NY, Inc.}}
| licensor =
| network = [[TV Tokyo]] (2011-2012)
| network = [[TX Network|TXN]] ([[TV Tokyo]])
| network_en = {{flagicon|United States}} [[The CW Television Network|The CW]] ([[Vortexx]]) (2013-present)
| network_en = {{English anime network
| AU = [[10 Peach|Eleven]]
| CA = [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]], [[Nickelodeon (Canadian TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]
| SG = [[Disney XD (Southeast Asian TV channel)|Disney XD]]
| US = [[The CW]] ([[Vortexx]])
| IN = [[Hungama TV]]
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| first = October 2, 2011
| first = October 2, 2011
| last = September 30, 2012
| last = September 30, 2012
| episodes = [[List of B-Daman Crossfire episodes|52 (Japan) <br> 26 (International)]]
| episodes = 52
| episode_list =
| episode_list = List of B-Daman Crossfire episodes
| runtime = Approx. 15 minutes (Japan)<br>Half-hour (International)
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| title = Related works
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* ''[[Super B-Daman]]''
* [[B-Daman#Manga|List of all ''B-Daman'' manga]]
* ''[[Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden]]''
* [[B-Daman#TV series|List of all ''B-Daman'' TV series]]
* ''[[Battle B-Daman]]''
* ''[[Crash B-Daman]]''
* ''[[Cross Fight B-Daman eS]]''
}}
}}
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'''''B-Daman Crossfire''''' (Japanese: クロスファイトビーダマン, Cross Fight B-Daman) is the first ''[[B-Daman]]'' anime of the Cross Fight series and the seventh B-Daman anime series, overall. Premiering on October 2, 2011 in Japan, it became the first B-Daman anime to air in almost five years, following the finale of ''[[Crash B-Daman]]'' on December 25, 2006. Its last episode, Conclusion! The Immersing Cross Fight aired on September 30, 2012 in Japan. A sequel series, ''[[Cross Fight B-Daman eS]]'', premiered the following week.<ref name=autogenerated2 />

It is scheduled for a tentative release across global markets outside of Asia in September 2013.<ref name=autogenerated1>www.toonbarn.com/other-cartoons/b-daman-cross-fire-takes-aim-international-audiences-fall-2013/</ref> Starting August 17, 2013, B-Daman Crossfire started airing english dubbed episodes on [[The CW]]'s [[Vortexx]] animation block.


==History==
==History==
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On September 28, 2012, d-rights created a promotional poster for use at a trade show. Showcasing a preliminary English logo concept, d-rights was seeking possible companies and networks interested in licensing the anime abroad. Not long after on October 18, 2012, the trade show turned out a success with dub the series in English and other languages, as well. An international name of "B-Daman Crossfire" was chosen along with a tentative release for autumn 2013.
On September 28, 2012, d-rights created a promotional poster for use at a trade show. Showcasing a preliminary English logo concept, d-rights was seeking possible companies and networks interested in licensing the anime abroad. Not long after on October 18, 2012, the trade show turned out a success with dub the series in English and other languages, as well. An international name of "B-Daman Crossfire" was chosen along with a tentative release for autumn 2013.


Much later on April 8, 2013, d-rights neared completion in negotiations with Hasbro for release outside of Asia. To compensate for this, d-rights' parent, Mitsubishi, opened up a dubbing company specialized for international dubs called, SUNRIGHTS INC. Based in Albany, New York in the USA, they are expected to dub CrossFire in English with general releases in September 2013.<ref>[http://www.toonbarn.com/other-cartoons/b-daman-cross-fire-takes-aim-international-audiences-fall-2013/ B-Daman Cross Fire takes aim at international audiences in fall 2013<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Much later on April 8, 2013, d-rights neared completion in negotiations with Hasbro for release outside of Asia. To compensate for this, d-rights' parent, Mitsubishi, opened up a dubbing company specialized for international dubs called, SUNRIGHTS INC. Based in Albany, New York in the USA, they dubbed CrossFire in English with general releases in September 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.toonbarn.com/other-cartoons/b-daman-cross-fire-takes-aim-international-audiences-fall-2013/ |title=B-Daman Cross Fire takes aim at international audiences in fall 2013<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2013-08-03 |archive-date=2017-08-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808190516/http://www.toonbarn.com/other-cartoons/b-daman-cross-fire-takes-aim-international-audiences-fall-2013/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Plot==
==Synopsis==
{{Main|List of B-Daman Crossfire episodes}}

B-Daman CrossFire follows Riki Ryugasaki, a young boy who eventually discovers a particular game called, B-Daman. One day, he finds a B-Daman of his own named, Thunder Dracyan. Thunder Dracyan is inhabited by a B-Animal, mystical beasts trapped in the form of B-Daman figures.<ref name=autogenerated2 />
B-Daman Crossfire follows Riki Ryugasaki, an absent-minded young boy who eventually discovers a particular game called B-Daman, which involves using animal-looking figures to shoot marbles at targets. One day, he helps his friend with a tournament, and as a result, he receives a B-Daman of his own named Thunder Dracyan.<ref name=autogenerated2 />


After learning about secret tournaments held at different locations, Ricky decides to attend one, and as a result, gets deeply involved with the game, as well as gaining new rivals.
Riki soon discovers how Dracyan's B-Animal is one of the Legendary Dragons, specifically the "Blue Dragon". His friend and rival, Samuru Shigane also owns one of these Dragons, the "White Dragon" in his Lightning Dravise. Together, they uncover a mystery and legend regarding these Dragons and plans by certain individuals seeking hegemony through them.<ref name=autogenerated2 />


As a result, Riki and Samuru divulge themselves more into the sport of Cross Fight, learning the various new game types, mechanics and such while as they plan to thwart any B-Der wishing to rule the world. As simultaneously, they meet friends and enemies in what climaxes into B-Daman CrossFire.<ref name=autogenerated2 />
As a result, Ricky divulges himself more into the sport of Cross Fight by learning the various new game types, mechanics, and such as he plans to learn the secrets of B-Daman. At the same time, he meets new friends and enemies/rivals during the game.<ref name=autogenerated2 />


==Characters==
==Characters==
{{Cleanup|section|reason=Section is simply a list of characters and organized from an in-universe perspective with no indication of the significance of the character to the overall plot of the series. Section should focus on major characters and incidental characters should be removed. Entire section should be reorganized into main and supporting characters in keeping with [[MOS:REALWORLD]].|date=October 2017}}
{{Unreferenced section|date=October 2017}}<!-- All voice roles must be sourced -->

===East block===
===East block===
;{{nihongo|Riki Ryugasaki|''??? Riki Ryugasaki}} / Ryugasaki Kakeru (龍ヶ崎 カケル)
;{{nihongo|Ryugasaki Kakeru|龍ヶ崎 カケル}} / Riki Ryugasaki (in the English anime)
:{{animevoices|''Momoko Ohara''}}
:{{voiced by|[[Momoko Ohara]]|[[Mona Marshall|Mikie Morgan]]}}
::A B-Shot who belongs to the East Block. His B-Daman is the power type Thunder Dracyan. He is a cheerful, modern boy who aspires to become an adventurer. Originally he did not have much interest in B-Daman, but then he gets his partner, Dracyan, through a chance encounter.
:English Voice by: [[Mona Marshall]]

:Spanish Voice by: Monica Torres
;{{nihongo|Kaito Samejima|鮫島 カイト }} / Kaito Samejima
A rookie B-Shot who discovered the secret Crossfire tournament after purchasing Thunder Dracyan.
:{{voiced by|[[Meguru Takahashi]]|[[Erin Fitzgerald]]}}
;{{nihongo|Kaito Samejima|''鮫島 カイト }} / Kaito Samejima (鮫島 カイト)
::An energetic, cheery B-Shot who belongs to the East Block. His B-Daman is the rapid-fire type Lightning Fin. Since he has lived abroad, he has a straightforward and open personality. He enjoys entertaining the spectators with flashy, “charming plays,” like his impressive one-handed rapid-fire.
:{{animevoices|''Meguru Takahashi ''}}

:English Voice by: [[Erin Fitzgerald]]
;{{nihongo|Gouichiro Tsukiwa|月輪 ゴウイチロウ}} / Grizz Sukino (in the English anime)
:Spanish Voice by: Danny Gomez
:{{animevoices|[[Akio Suyama]]|[[Kirk Thornton|Ron Allen]]}}
A B-Shot specialized in rapid fire.
::A wild B-Shot who belongs to the East Block. His B-Daman is the power type Thunder Bearga. He demolishes the targets with powerful plays that utilize his large physic. He is an athletic type who is usually calm and kind, but when it comes to competing he gets more excited than anyone and has a strong sense of justice.
;{{nihongo|Grizz Sukino|''??? Gouichiro Tsukiwa}} / Gouichiro Tsukiwa (月輪 ゴウイチロウ)

:{{animevoices|''TBA''}}
;{{nihongo|Yukihide Washimura|鷲村 ユキヒデ}} / Yuki Washimura (in the English anime)
:English Voice by: [[Kirk Thornton|Ron Allen]]
:{{voiced by|[[Hiroshi Okamoto]]|[[Michael Sinterniklaas|Martel Frasier Tremain]]}}
:Spanish Voice by: Mauricio Figueroa
::A B-Shot with an enormous appetite. Born in West City and a West Block B-Shot, he moved to East Block when his parents started to open restaurant at East City.
A power type B-Shot.

;{{nihongo|Yuki Washimura|''??? Yukihide Washimura}} / Yukihide Washimura (鷲村 ユキヒデ)
;{{nihongo|Shumon Katsumiya|蠍宮 シュモン}} / Simon Sumiya (in the English anime)
:{{animevoices|''Hiroshi Okamoto ''}}
:{{voiced by|[[Mai Aizawa]]|[[Katie Leigh|Liz Joseph]]}}
:English Voice by: Martel Frasier Tremain
::A rich B-Shot from a wealthy family who belongs to the East Block. His B-Daman is the rapid-fire type Lightning Scorpio. Proud and arrogant, he sees Riki as a rival and is constantly coming up with devious tricks and tactics. However, he is really an endearing character who is also very shy and fearful of girls.
:Spanish Voice by: Jhaidy Barboza
A B-Shot with enormous appetite. Originally born in West City and a West Block B-Shot, he moved to East Block when his parents started to open restaurant at East City.
;{{nihongo|Simon Sumiya|''??? }} / Shumon Katsumiya (蠍宮 シュモン)
:{{animevoices|''Mai Aizawa''}}
:English Voice by: Liz Joseph
:Spanish Voice by: Gerardo José Dharam
A rapid fire type B-Shot with fear of girls.


===West block===
===West block===
;{{nihongo|Samuru Shigami|''??? Samuru Shigami}} / Subaru Shirogane (白銀 スバル)
;{{nihongo|Subaru Shirogane|白銀 スバル}} / Samuru Shigami (in the English anime)
:{{animevoices|''Sachi Kokuryu''}}
:{{voiced by|[[Sachi Kokuryu]]|[[Wendee Lee]]}}
::The top B-Shot in the West Block. His B-Daman is the rapid-fire type Lightning Dravise, voiced in English by [[Dave Mallow]]. Contrary to Riki, he is cool and reserved. He is proud and has a sharp mind. He is a boy of many mysteries who makes no attempt to open up to any of the other B-Shots. He senses some sort of power in Riki that is different from the other B-Shots. Though he does not think much of Riki at first, he eventually starts to consider him a rival.
:English Voice by: [[Wendee Lee]]

A top west block B-Shot.
;{{nihongo|Reggie Mak|''}} / Maki Reiji (巻 レイジ)
;{{nihongo|Reiji Maki|巻 レイジ}} / Reggie Mak (in the English anime)
:{{voiced by|[[Hitoshi Yanai]]|[[Sam Riegel]]}}
A precision type B-Shot, and number 2 rank B-Shot in West block.
::The number two B-Shot in the West Block. His B-Daman is the precision type Strike Cobra. He is a street smart bad-boy who never lets his target escape once he has it in his sniper-like sights. In his block, he considers Samuru his rival.
;{{nihongo|Hugo Raidoh|''}} / Raidou Ouga (来堂 オウガ)

A power type B-Shot.
;{{nihongo|Raidou Ouga|来堂 オウガ}} / Hugo Raidoh (in the English anime)
:{{voiced by|[[Kazuyuki Okitsu]]|[[Doug Erholtz|DJ de la Rosa]]}}
::A West Block B-Shot. His B-Daman, Thunder Leo, excels at the “Spin Shot.” Calling himself as the "King of 1 Beasts," he is a hot-blooded B-Shot who shocks onlookers with his wild howls and unconventional behavior. He gets along well with Derek.


===South block===
===South block===
;{{nihongo|Novu Moru|''??? }} / Naoya Homura (焔 ナオヤ)
;{{nihongo|Naoya Homura|焔 ナオヤ}} / Novu Moru (in the English anime)
:{{animevoices|''Chihiro Suzuki''}}
:{{voiced by|[[Chihiro Suzuki]]|[[Steve Staley]]}}
::Formerly a top B-Shot in the South Block. His B-Daman, Strike Dragren, excels at precision shots. His play style is logical and calm. He uses strategy and intellect to analyze the situation and control his opponent.
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A precision type B-Shot, and former top B-Shot in south block.
;{{nihongo|Alba Cocodoro|''アルバ・ココドゥロ (あるば・ここどぅろ) Aruba kokodouro }}
;{{nihongo|Aruba Kokodouro|アルバ・ココドゥロ}} / Alba Cocodoro (in the English anime)
:{{voiced by|[[Yūdai Satō]]|[[Todd Haberkorn]]}}
A rapid fire type B-Shot.
::His B-Daman, Lightning Diles, excels at rapid-fire. He is a B-shot who lives in a village along the South Tamazon River in the jungles outside of South City. He is a descendant of the Cocodoro family, guardians of the ancient B-Daman civilization. After meeting Riki and the others, he leaves his village to help them.
;{{nihongo|Derek Watari|''??? }} / Watari Daiki (渡 ダイキ(わたり だいき))

A precision and rapid fire type B-Shot, and former top B-Shot in south block.
;{{nihongo|Daiki Watari|渡 ダイキ}} / Derek Watari (in the English anime)
:{{voiced by|[[Yuki Kaida]]|[[Barbara Goodson|Jane Carole]]}}
::Formerly a top B-Shot in the South Block. His B-Daman, Supreme Tigare, excels at both precision and rapid-fire. He used to rule the South Block as the “Boss of the South.” He is a troublemaker with a rough and careless manner. He respects and follows Novu Moru.


===North block===
===North block===
;{{nihongo|Basara Kurochi|''黒渕 バサラ(くろふち ばさら Kurobuchi Basara}}
;{{nihongo|Basara Kurofuchi|黒渕 バサラ}} / Basara Kurochi (in the English anime)
:{{animevoices|''Shinnosuke Tachibana''}}
:{{voiced by|[[Shinnosuke Tachibana]]|[[Bryce Papenbrook]]}}
::A B-Shot hailing from the North Block. His B-Daman, Double Drazeros, is a special type that can fire two shots at once. A delinquent living in North City, he joined Crossfire after he met Drazeros. He has a violent nature and wants to destroy all other B-Daman.
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;{{nihongo|Asuka Kami|''}} / Kamiougi Asuka (神扇 アスカ (かみおうき あすか))
;{{nihongo|Gunner Arano|''}} / Arano Gun (荒野 グン (あらの ぐん))
;{{nihongo|Asuka Kamiougi|神扇 アスカ}} / Asuka Kami (in the English anime)
:{{voiced by|[[Yuichi Iguchi]]|[[Jeff Nimoy]]}}
A power type B-Shot.
::A B-Shot hailing from the North Block. His B-Daman, Drift Jaku, can fire the irregular Curve Shot. He is a charismatic, but narcissistic, child model with a strong sense of beauty. He always carries a folding fan.

;{{nihongo|Arano Gun|荒野 グン}} / Gunner Arano (in the English anime)
:{{voiced by|[[Yoshinori Sonobe]]|[[Spike Spencer]]}}
::A B-Shot hailing from the North Block. His B-Daman, Thunder Bison, can deliver a super-charged Power Shot. A famous football player in North City with trademark dreadlocks, he is also Basara’s childhood friend.


===Central===
===Central===
;{{nihongo|Rudy Sumeragi|''??? }} / Sumeragi Ryuuji (皇 リュウジ)
;{{nihongo|Sumeragi Ryuuji|皇 リュウジ}} / Rudy Sumeragi (in the English anime)
:{{animevoices|''Yuuko Sanpei ''}}
:{{voiced by|[[Yūko Sanpei]]|[[Dorothy Elias-Fahn|Johanna Luis]]}}
::Has the ultimate B-Daman, Smash Dragold, which combines all four types: power, rapid-fire, precision, and special. He started B-Daman because he wanted to be like Riki, but becomes possessed by Dragold in the Ruins of North Sumadora. When he takes Dragold, his personality completely changes. Acting with the arrogance of a king and using overwhelming power, he drives Crossfire to the verge of ruin.
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===WBMA staff===
===WBMA staff===
;Tenpouin Ruri (天宝院 ルリ(てんぽういん るり)) / Rory Takakura
;Tenpouin Ruri (天宝院 ルリ(てんぽういん るり)) / Rory Takakura
:{{voiced by|[[Cristina Vee]]}}
A female Cross Fight staff member wearing bunny ears.
::A female Cross Fight staff member who sometimes wearing bunny ears.

;Tenpouin Saneatsu (天宝院 実篤(てんぽういん さねあつ)) / Takakura
;Tenpouin Saneatsu (天宝院 実篤(てんぽういん さねあつ)) / Takakura
:{{voiced by|[[Lucien Dodge]]}}
Ruri's grandfather.
::Rori's grandfather.

;Shirogane Gennosuke (白銀 弦之助(しろがね げんのすけ))
;Shirogane Gennosuke (白銀 弦之助(しろがね げんのすけ))
:{{voiced by|[[Bob Buchholz]]}}
Subaru's father.
::Samaru's father.
;B-Da RYU (ビーダRYU)
A Cross Fight match announcer.


;B-Da RYU (ビーダRYU) / Announcer
===Other Person===
:{{voiced by|[[Jamieson Price]]}}
;{{nihongo|Sumi Inaba|''??? Natsumi Inaba}} / Natsumi Inaba (稲葉 ナツミ)
::A Cross Fight match announcer.
:{{animevoices|''Megumi Takamoto ''}}
:English Voice by: [[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]]
Kakeru's classmate.
;{{nihongo|Akira Saiga|''雑賀(さいが) アキラ Saiga Akira}}
The owner of Miracle Shot B-Daman shop.
;{{nihongo|Hose|''ホセ}}
Alba's grandfather.
;{{nihongo|Kakeru's mother|''カケルの母}}
;{{nihongo|Yamashiro-sensei|''山城先生(やまぎせんせい)}}
A female teacher from Kakeru's class.
;{{nihongo|Tama chan|''タマちゃん(たまちゃん)}}
Takeru's friend from the comic book version of Cross Fight B-Daman.


===B-Daman===
===Other person===
;{{nihongo|Sumi Inaba|稲葉ナツミ|Inaba Natsumi}}
*Accel=Dracyan (アクセル=ドラシアン)/Thunder Dracyan: Kakeru's blue dragon type B-Daman.
:{{voiced by|[[Megumi Takamoto]]|[[Chris Marlowe]]}}
*Rev=Dravise (レブ=ドラヴァイス)/Lightning Dravise: Subaru's white dragon type B-Daman.
::Riki's female friend who has a crush on him.
*Force=Dragren (フォース=ドラグレン)/Strike Dragren: Naoya's red dragon type B-Daman.
*Twin=Drazeros (ツイン=ドラゼロス)/Double Drazeros: Basara's black dragon type B-Daman.
*Smash=Dragold (スマッシュ=ドラゴルド)/Smash Dragold: Ryuuji's yellow dragon type B-Daman.
*Torque-Bearga (トルク=ベアーガ)/Thunder Bearga: Goichirou's bear type B-Daman.
*Steer=Eagle (ステア=イグル)/Strike Avian: Yukihide's eagle type B-Daman.
*?/Thunder Eagle: Yukihide's B-Daman created by combining Steer=Eagle with Torque-Bearga's core.
*Roll=Sasword (ロール=サソード)/Lightning Scorpio: Shimon's scorpion type B-Daman.
*One-side=Sharks (ワンサイド=シャークス)/Lightning Fin: Kaito's shark type B-Daman.
*Stroke=Orochi (ストローク=オロチ)/Strike Cobra: Reiji's snake type B-Daman.
*Spin=Leoger (スピン=レオージャ)/Thunder Leo: Ouga's lion type B-Daman.
*Round=Tiger (ラウンド=タイガル)/Supreme Tigare/Strike Tigare: Daiki's tiger type B-Daman.
*Drift=Jacker (ドリフト=ジャッカー)/Drift Jaku: Asuka's peacock type B-Daman.
*Burst=Bison (バースト=バイソン)/Thunder Bison: Gun's bull type B-Daman.
*Proto 01 (プロト01): Ryuuji's mass-produced B-Daman, the only B-Daman without a B-Animal.
*Rolling=Diles (ローディング=ダイルス)/Lightning Diles: Alba's crocodile type B-Daman.
*Steer=Swallow (ステア=スワロー)/Strike Swallow: Ruri's swallow type B-Daman.
*One-side=Rabbit (ワンサイド=ラビット)/Lightning Rabbit: Natsumi's rabbit type B-Daman.
*Perfect=Dragren (パーフェクト＝ドラグレン): A B-Daman created by combining Force=Dragren with Round=Tiger.
*Ultimate=Dragold (アルティメット=ドラゴルド): A B-Daman created by combining Smash Dragold with wings from Twin=Drazeros, rollers from Rev-Dravise, Drive Strip from Accel=Dracyan, horn from Force=Dragren.


;{{nihongo|Akira Saiga|雑賀(さいが) アキラ Saiga Akira}}
==Episodes==
:{{voiced by|[[Colleen Villard]] (credited as Olivia Charles)}}
{{Main|List of B-Daman Crossfire episodes}}
::The owner of Miracle Shot B-Daman shop.

;{{nihongo|Hose|ホセ}}
::Alba's grandfather.

;{{nihongo|Kakeru's mother|カケルの母}}
::TBA

:{{nihongo|Yamashiro-sensei|山城先生(やまぎせんせい)}} / Miss Yamashiro
::A female teacher from Kakeru's class.

;{{nihongo|Tamada Tamao|玉田タマ男（たまだ タマお）}} / {{nihongo|Tama chan|タマちゃん(たまちゃん)}}
::Takeru's friend from the comic book version of Cross Fight B-Daman.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://forum.bdamanwiki.com/index.php The B-Daman Wiki Forums, a community dedicated to ''B-Daman''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012111923/http://forum.bdamanwiki.com/index.php |date=2018-10-12 }}
*[http://b-daman.tv/1/index.html Cross Fight B-Daman portal]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130819021638/http://b-daman.tv/1/index.html B-Daman Crossfire portal]
*[http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/cf_b-daman/index2.html TV Tokyo page]
*[http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/cf_b-daman/index2.html TV Tokyo page]
*[http://www.bdamanbattles.com/tv-show/ Hasbro B-Daman Crossfire TV page]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130801013202/http://www.bdamanbattles.com/tv-show/ Hasbro B-Daman Crossfire TV page]

*[http://myvortexx.com/shows/b-daman-crossfire Vortexx B-Daman Crossfire TV page]
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*[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/b-daman/comic/index.html Takara Tomy Cross Fight B-Daman comic page]

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B-Daman Crossfire, known in Japan as Cross Fight B-Daman (クロスファイト ビーダマン), is the first B-Daman anime of the Cross Fight series and the seventh B-Daman anime series, overall. Premiering on October 2, 2011 in Japan, it became the first B-Daman anime to air in almost five years, and first to be produced in 16:9 widescreen, following the finale of Crash B-Daman on December 25, 2006. Its last episode, Conclusion! Cross Fight's New Era aired on September 30, 2012 in Japan. A sequel series, B-Daman Fireblast, premiered the following week.[1]

On June 8, 2013, it was announced that B-Daman Crossfire would air on Disney XD Malaysia.

It was scheduled for a tentative release across global markets outside of Asia in September 2013.[2] Starting August 17, 2013, English dubbed episodes of B-Daman Crossfire started airing on The CW's Saturday morning block, Vortexx. The series later began airing in Canada on YTV on September 7, 2013, subsequently premiering on YTV's sister channel, Nickelodeon on October 18, 2013.

The anime currently reruns on Primo TV.[3]On June 3, 2011, toy giant, Takara-Tomy revealed that a new anime series to be based on the latest revival of the B-Daman toys, Cross Fight B-Daman, was green-lit for fall 2011

On June 8, 2013, it was announced that B-Daman Crossfire would air on Disney XD Malaysia.Starting August 17, 2013, English dubbed episodes of B-Daman Crossfire started airing on The CW's Saturday morning block, Vortexx.

B-Daman Crossfire
クロスファイト ビーダマン
(Kurosu Faito Bīdaman)
GenreAction, Adventure
Manga
Written byMakoto Mizobuchi
Published byShogakukan
MagazineCoroCoro Comic
DemographicChildren, Shōnen
Original run2011 – 2012
Volumes1
Anime television series
Directed byYoshinori Odaka [1]
Produced byYoshikazu Beniya (TV Tokyo)
Rika Sasaki
Written byShinichi Inotsume (S1)
Hiroyuki Kawasaki (S2)
Music byAkifumi Tada
StudioSynergySP
Licensed by
  • NA: ADK Emotions NY, Inc.
Original networkTXN (TV Tokyo)
English network
Original run October 2, 2011 – September 30, 2012
Episodes52 (List of episodes)
Other series

History[edit]

On June 3, 2011, toy giant, Takara-Tomy revealed that a new anime series to be based on the latest revival of the B-Daman toys, Cross Fight B-Daman, was green-lit for fall 2011. Slated to premiere on October 2, 2011 through Japanese television network, TV Tokyo and other channels as previous B-Daman anime have. Set on time, the anime aired on the 8:45 AM JST time-slot, Sunday morning following an airing of Metal Fight Beyblade 4D.

26 episodes were ordered but due to the growing popularity of the Cross Fight B-Daman toyline, an additional serving of 26 episodes aired. This brought the anime up to 52 episodes, around the ideal number for toy-based anime. While the series concluded on September 30, 2012, its sequel premiered the following week.[2]

On September 28, 2012, d-rights created a promotional poster for use at a trade show. Showcasing a preliminary English logo concept, d-rights was seeking possible companies and networks interested in licensing the anime abroad. Not long after on October 18, 2012, the trade show turned out a success with dub the series in English and other languages, as well. An international name of "B-Daman Crossfire" was chosen along with a tentative release for autumn 2013.

Much later on April 8, 2013, d-rights neared completion in negotiations with Hasbro for release outside of Asia. To compensate for this, d-rights' parent, Mitsubishi, opened up a dubbing company specialized for international dubs called, SUNRIGHTS INC. Based in Albany, New York in the USA, they dubbed CrossFire in English with general releases in September 2013.[4]

Synopsis[edit]

Main article: List of B-Daman Crossfire episodes

B-Daman Crossfire follows Riki Ryugasaki, an absent-minded young boy who eventually discovers a particular game called B-Daman, which involves using animal-looking figures to shoot marbles at targets. One day, he helps his friend with a tournament, and as a result, he receives a B-Daman of his own named Thunder Dracyan.[1]

After learning about secret tournaments held at different locations, Ricky decides to attend one, and as a result, gets deeply involved with the game, as well as gaining new rivals.

As a result, Ricky divulges himself more into the sport of Cross Fight by learning the various new game types, mechanics, and such as he plans to learn the secrets of B-Daman. At the same time, he meets new friends and enemies/rivals during the game.[1]

Characters[edit]

East block[edit]

Ryugasaki Kakeru (龍ヶ崎 カケル) / Riki Ryugasaki (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Momoko Ohara (Japanese); Mikie Morgan (English)
A B-Shot who belongs to the East Block. His B-Daman is the power type Thunder Dracyan. He is a cheerful, modern boy who aspires to become an adventurer. Originally he did not have much interest in B-Daman, but then he gets his partner, Dracyan, through a chance encounter.
Kaito Samejima (鮫島 カイト) / Kaito Samejima
Voiced by: Meguru Takahashi (Japanese); Erin Fitzgerald (English)
An energetic, cheery B-Shot who belongs to the East Block. His B-Daman is the rapid-fire type Lightning Fin. Since he has lived abroad, he has a straightforward and open personality. He enjoys entertaining the spectators with flashy, “charming plays,” like his impressive one-handed rapid-fire.
Gouichiro Tsukiwa (月輪 ゴウイチロウ) / Grizz Sukino (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Akio Suyama (Japanese); Ron Allen (English)
A wild B-Shot who belongs to the East Block. His B-Daman is the power type Thunder Bearga. He demolishes the targets with powerful plays that utilize his large physic. He is an athletic type who is usually calm and kind, but when it comes to competing he gets more excited than anyone and has a strong sense of justice.
Yukihide Washimura (鷲村 ユキヒデ) / Yuki Washimura (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Hiroshi Okamoto (Japanese); Martel Frasier Tremain (English)
A B-Shot with an enormous appetite. Born in West City and a West Block B-Shot, he moved to East Block when his parents started to open restaurant at East City.
Shumon Katsumiya (蠍宮 シュモン) / Simon Sumiya (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Mai Aizawa (Japanese); Liz Joseph (English)
A rich B-Shot from a wealthy family who belongs to the East Block. His B-Daman is the rapid-fire type Lightning Scorpio. Proud and arrogant, he sees Riki as a rival and is constantly coming up with devious tricks and tactics. However, he is really an endearing character who is also very shy and fearful of girls.

West block[edit]

Subaru Shirogane (白銀 スバル) / Samuru Shigami (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Sachi Kokuryu (Japanese); Wendee Lee (English)
The top B-Shot in the West Block. His B-Daman is the rapid-fire type Lightning Dravise, voiced in English by Dave Mallow. Contrary to Riki, he is cool and reserved. He is proud and has a sharp mind. He is a boy of many mysteries who makes no attempt to open up to any of the other B-Shots. He senses some sort of power in Riki that is different from the other B-Shots. Though he does not think much of Riki at first, he eventually starts to consider him a rival.
Reiji Maki (巻 レイジ) / Reggie Mak (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Hitoshi Yanai (Japanese); Sam Riegel (English)
The number two B-Shot in the West Block. His B-Daman is the precision type Strike Cobra. He is a street smart bad-boy who never lets his target escape once he has it in his sniper-like sights. In his block, he considers Samuru his rival.
Raidou Ouga (来堂 オウガ) / Hugo Raidoh (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Kazuyuki Okitsu (Japanese); DJ de la Rosa (English)
A West Block B-Shot. His B-Daman, Thunder Leo, excels at the “Spin Shot.” Calling himself as the "King of 1 Beasts," he is a hot-blooded B-Shot who shocks onlookers with his wild howls and unconventional behavior. He gets along well with Derek.

South block[edit]

Naoya Homura (焔 ナオヤ) / Novu Moru (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Chihiro Suzuki (Japanese); Steve Staley (English)
Formerly a top B-Shot in the South Block. His B-Daman, Strike Dragren, excels at precision shots. His play style is logical and calm. He uses strategy and intellect to analyze the situation and control his opponent.
Aruba Kokodouro (アルバ・ココドゥロ) / Alba Cocodoro (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Yūdai Satō (Japanese); Todd Haberkorn (English)
His B-Daman, Lightning Diles, excels at rapid-fire. He is a B-shot who lives in a village along the South Tamazon River in the jungles outside of South City. He is a descendant of the Cocodoro family, guardians of the ancient B-Daman civilization. After meeting Riki and the others, he leaves his village to help them.
Daiki Watari (渡 ダイキ) / Derek Watari (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Yuki Kaida (Japanese); Jane Carole (English)
Formerly a top B-Shot in the South Block. His B-Daman, Supreme Tigare, excels at both precision and rapid-fire. He used to rule the South Block as the “Boss of the South.” He is a troublemaker with a rough and careless manner. He respects and follows Novu Moru.

North block[edit]

Basara Kurofuchi (黒渕 バサラ) / Basara Kurochi (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Shinnosuke Tachibana (Japanese); Bryce Papenbrook (English)
A B-Shot hailing from the North Block. His B-Daman, Double Drazeros, is a special type that can fire two shots at once. A delinquent living in North City, he joined Crossfire after he met Drazeros. He has a violent nature and wants to destroy all other B-Daman.
Asuka Kamiougi (神扇 アスカ) / Asuka Kami (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Yuichi Iguchi (Japanese); Jeff Nimoy (English)
A B-Shot hailing from the North Block. His B-Daman, Drift Jaku, can fire the irregular Curve Shot. He is a charismatic, but narcissistic, child model with a strong sense of beauty. He always carries a folding fan.
Arano Gun (荒野 グン) / Gunner Arano (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Yoshinori Sonobe (Japanese); Spike Spencer (English)
A B-Shot hailing from the North Block. His B-Daman, Thunder Bison, can deliver a super-charged Power Shot. A famous football player in North City with trademark dreadlocks, he is also Basara’s childhood friend.

Central[edit]

Sumeragi Ryuuji (皇 リュウジ) / Rudy Sumeragi (in the English anime)
Voiced by: Yūko Sanpei (Japanese); Johanna Luis (English)
Has the ultimate B-Daman, Smash Dragold, which combines all four types: power, rapid-fire, precision, and special. He started B-Daman because he wanted to be like Riki, but becomes possessed by Dragold in the Ruins of North Sumadora. When he takes Dragold, his personality completely changes. Acting with the arrogance of a king and using overwhelming power, he drives Crossfire to the verge of ruin.

WBMA staff[edit]

Tenpouin Ruri (天宝院 ルリ(てんぽういん るり)) / Rory Takakura
Voiced by: Cristina Vee
A female Cross Fight staff member who sometimes wearing bunny ears.
Tenpouin Saneatsu (天宝院 実篤(てんぽういん さねあつ)) / Takakura
Voiced by: Lucien Dodge
Rori's grandfather.
Shirogane Gennosuke (白銀 弦之助(しろがね げんのすけ))
Voiced by: Bob Buchholz
Samaru's father.
B-Da RYU (ビーダRYU) / Announcer
Voiced by: Jamieson Price
A Cross Fight match announcer.

Other person[edit]

Sumi Inaba (稲葉ナツミ, Inaba Natsumi)
Voiced by: Megumi Takamoto (Japanese); Chris Marlowe (English)
Riki's female friend who has a crush on him.
Akira Saiga (雑賀(さいが) アキラ Saiga Akira)
Voiced by: Colleen Villard (credited as Olivia Charles)
The owner of Miracle Shot B-Daman shop.
Hose (ホセ)
Alba's grandfather.
Kakeru's mother (カケルの母)
TBA
Yamashiro-sensei (山城先生(やまぎせんせい)) / Miss Yamashiro
A female teacher from Kakeru's class.
Tamada Tamao (玉田タマ男（たまだ タマお）) / Tama chan (タマちゃん(たまちゃん))
Takeru's friend from the comic book version of Cross Fight B-Daman.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "B-Daman Show | B-Daman Crossfire | Animated Series". Archived from the original on 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2013-08-03.
  2. ^ a b "B-Daman Cross Fire takes aim at international audiences in fall 2013 • ToonBarnToonBarn". Archived from the original on 2017-08-08. Retrieved 2013-08-03.
  3. ^ "Primo TV Airs B-Daman CrossFire Anime". 23 June 2023.
  4. ^ "B-Daman Cross Fire takes aim at international audiences in fall 2013". Archived from the original on 2017-08-08. Retrieved 2013-08-03.

External links[edit]

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