B-Daman Crossfire

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B-Daman Crossfire
GenreAction, Adventure
Manga
Written byYoshinori Odaka
MagazineCoroCoro Comic
DemographicChildren
Original run2011 – 2012
Volumes1
Anime television series
Directed byYoshinori Odaka [1]
Original networkTV Tokyo (2011-2012)
English networkUnited States The CW (Vortexx) (2013-present)
Original run October 2, 2011 – September 30, 2012
Episodes52 (Japan)
26 (International)
Related works

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.[1]

It is scheduled for a tentative release across global markets outside of Asia in September 2013.[2] Starting August 17, 2013, B-Daman Crossfire started airing english dubbed episodes on The CW's Vortexx animation block.

History

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 are expected to dub CrossFire in English with general releases in September 2013.[3]

Plot

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.[1]

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.[1]

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.[1]

Characters

East block

Riki Ryugasaki ([??? Riki Ryugasaki] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Ryugasaki Kakeru (龍ヶ崎 カケル)
Voiced by: Momoko Ohara
English Voice by: Mikie Morgan

A rookie B-Shot who discovered the secret Crossfire tournament after purchasing Thunder Dracyan.

Kite Samejima ([鮫島 カイト] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Kaito Samejima (鮫島 カイト)
Voiced by: Meguru Takahashi
English Voice by: Erin Fitzgerald

A B-Shot specialized in rapid fire.

Grizz Sukino ([??? Gouichiro Tsukiwa] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Gouichiro Tsukiwa (月輪 ゴウイチロウ)
Voiced by: TBA
English Voice by: Ron Allen

A power type B-Shot.

Yuki Washimura ([??? Yukihide Washimura] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Yukihide Washimura (鷲村 ユキヒデ)
Voiced by: Hiroshi Okamoto
English Voice by: Martel Frasier Tremain
Simon Sumiya ([???] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Shumon Katsumiya (蠍宮 シュモン)
Voiced by: Mai Aizawa
English Voice by: Liz Joseph

A rapid fire type B-Shot.

West block

Samuru Shigami ([??? Samuru Shigami] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Subaru Shirogane (白銀 スバル)
Voiced by: Sachi Kokuryu
English Voice by: Wendee Lee

A top west block B-Shot.

Reggie Mak ([] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Maki Reiji (巻 レイジ)

A precision type B-Shot, and number 2 rank B-Shot in West block.

Hugo Raidoh ([] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Raidou Ouga (来堂 オウガ)

A power type B-Shot.

South block

Novu Moru ([???] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Naoya Homura (焔 ナオヤ)
Voiced by: Chihiro Suzuki

A precision type B-Shot, and former top B-Shot in south block.

Alba Cocodoro ([アルバ・ココドゥロ (あるば・ここどぅろ) Aruba kokodouro] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help))

A rapid fire type B-Shot.

Derek Watari ([???] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / 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.

North block

Basara Kurochi ([黒渕 バサラ(くろふち ばさら Kurobuchi Basara] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help))
Voiced by: Shinnosuke Tachibana
Asuka Kami ([] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Kamiougi Asuka (神扇 アスカ (かみおうき あすか))
Gunner Arano ([] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Arano Gun (荒野 グン (あらの ぐん))

A power type B-Shot.

Central

Rudy Sumeragi ([???] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Sumeragi Ryuuji (皇 リュウジ)
Voiced by: Yuuko Sanpei

WBMA staff

Tenpouin Ruri (天宝院 ルリ(てんぽういん るり))

A Cross Fight staff member wearing bunny ears.

Tenpouin Saneatsu (天宝院 実篤(てんぽういん さねあつ))

Ruri's grandfather.

Shirogane Gennosuke (白銀 弦之助(しろがね げんのすけ))

Subaru's father.

B-Da RYU (ビーダRYU)

A Cross Fight match announcer.

Others

Sumi Inaba ([??? Natsumi Inaba] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help)) / Natsumi Inaba (稲葉 ナツミ)
Voiced by: Megumi Takamoto
English Voice by: Colleen O'Shaughnessey

Kakeru's classmate.

Akira Saiga ([雑賀(さいが) アキラ Saiga Akira] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help))

The owner of Miracle Shot B-Daman shop.

Hose ([ホセ] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help))

Alba's grandfather.

Kakeru's mother ([カケルの母] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help))
Yamagi? ([山城先生(やまぎせんせい)] Error: {{nihongo}}: text has italic markup (help))

A female teacher from Kakeru's class.

Episodes

Main article: List of B-Daman Crossfire episodes

References

  1. ^ a b c d e B-Daman Show | B-Daman Crossfire | Animated Series
  2. ^ a b www.toonbarn.com/other-cartoons/b-daman-cross-fire-takes-aim-international-audiences-fall-2013/
  3. ^ B-Daman Cross Fire takes aim at international audiences in fall 2013

External links

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