Beyblade: Shogun Steel,[1] also known asMetal Fight Beyblade Zero-G (メタルファイトベイブレード ZERO-G,Metaru Faito Beiburēdo ZERO-G), is a Japanesemanga by Takafumi Adachi that was based onTakara Tomy'sBeyblade franchise. It was published between April 2012 and December 2012 inCoroCoro Comic, and serves as the conclusion to theBeyblade Metal Saga, whereas the previous installments focused on metal parts, the line of Beyblades inShogun Steel focused onzero gravity battles with the advent of a new stadium system.[2]
Furthermore, this manga was adapted into an anime season that aired onTV Tokyo and its affiliates inJapan from April 8, 2012, to December 23, 2012 and marks the seventh overallanime series in the franchise. The entire season was released on DVD on February 12, 2019, fromCinedigm.[3]
For the first time ever in the series, the manga, anime and toyline were planned and released simultaneously.
Seven years have passed since theGod of Destruction met his end at the hands of aLegendary Blader. A new era of Beyblade has begun, bringing with it new Blades. When Zyro Kurogane witnessed this final battle with the lord of destruction years ago, a fire began to burn within him to push forward to a new future – while Zyro is the champion in his hometown, he wants to test himself and seek out more significant opponents. Thus, he heads to Metal Bey City, Gingka's hometown. When Zyro arrives and discovers that Gingka is nowhere to be found, he learns that bladers from all over the world have come to test themselves against the Cyclone Bey stadium. Wanting to push his skills to the next level, Zyro takes part in the new era of Beyblade and tests his might against the Cyclone stadium. In this series, Zyro is also guided by Gingka to become a true Blader.
Zyro is a young boy who saw Gingka's final battle seven years ago and aspired to become a Blader ever since. With his beyblade,Samurai Ifrit, he sets out on a journey to become a great Blader following the same path as Gingka's.
Shinobu is the strongest Blader to be found in Metal Bey City. When Zyro first arrives and learns of this, he instantly becomes Zyro's rival. Shinobu has managed to become the strongest Blader in the city thanks to his beyblade,Ninja Salamander.
The older brother of Eight. His beyblade isGuardian Leviathan 160SB. He syn-chromed his beyblade with his brother's Pirate Orochi to createOrochi Leviathan.
The younger brother of Kite. His beyblade isPirate Orochi 145D. He has also offered his beyblade to his brother at times to synchrome and formOrochi Leviathan.
A Dark Nebula computer AI rebuilt by DNA, which later revealed itself inA New Fight as the original organizer of the Dark Nebula Association, Doji. He helps Kira acquireGladiator Bahamoote SP230GF in order for him to become the next ultimate beyblader.
Yoshio Iwayama (岩山 美男,Iwayama Yoshio)
One of the members of DNA and known for his powerful defensive style. His Beyblade isBandit Golem DF145BS, but is also in possession ofBerserker Behemoth SR200BWD after Kira replaced it withGladiator Bahamoote SP230GF. With Berserker Behemoth, he has synchromed his Golem with it to create Behemoth Golem.
Kira Hayama (破山 キラ,Hayama Kira)
A fearsome and powerful blader who is from DNA. His beyblade wasBerserker Behemoth SR200BWD until he replaced it withGladiator Bahamoote SP230GF. Upon kidnapping Gingka, he steals Pegasus in order to synchrome Pegasus Bahamoote, a very powerful bey.
Genjuro Kamegaki (亀垣 玄十郎,Kamegaki Genjūrō)
The third DNA blader. His beyblade isBandit Genbu F230TB.
Spike Bourne (スパイク・ボーン,Supaiku Bōn)
The fourth DNA Blader, a dangerous member. His beyblade isThief Zirago WA130HF.
Captain Arrow (キャプテンアロー,Kyaputen Arō)
The fifth DNA blader known as the Blader of Justice. His beyblade isArcher Wyvern 145WB.
Baihu Xiao (シャオ・バイフー / 白虎小,Shao Baifū)
The sixth DNA Blader who is also known as Kira’s right-hand man. His beyblade isBerserker Byakko 125S.
Karura (カルラ,Karura)
The seventh DNA member who convinces everyone that he is able to control the elements of nature. His beyblade isGuardian Garudas SD145PF.
The No.1 Blader in the world and the strongest legendary blader. Gingka returns to help Zyro unlock his blader's spirit and battles him. He usesSamurai Pegasus W105R2F which evolved from his previous beyblade, Cosmic Pegasus.
Sakyo Kuroyami (黒闇 左京,Kuroyami Sakyō)
Voiced by:Shouma Yamamoto (Japanese); Elias Edraki (English)
A mysterious blader who aims to succeed Ryuga as the next Dragon Emperor. His beyblade isRonin Dragoon LW160BSF. Sakyo is extremely powerful and almost undefeated through the series.
Takanosuke Shishiya (獅々谷 鷹ノ助,Shishiya Takanosuke)
Voiced by:Megumi Han (Japanese); Tony Babcock (English)
A rival blader to Ren and Zyro, who partners with Sakyo. His bey isArcher Griffin.
Gen Kikura (木倉 ゲン,Kikura Gen)
A blader disguised as a sea creature, specialized in defense. His beyblade isPirate Kraken.
Akuya Onizaki (鬼崎 悪矢,Onizaki Akuya)
A blader that frequently battles in group with henchmen. His bey isArcher Gargoyle.
As with previous entries in the franchise,Shogun Steel waslocalized into English byNelvana. The series premiered onYTV inCanada andCartoon Network in theUnited States on September 17, 2015. It would be the final series to be dubbed by Nelvana. The series started rerunning onDisney XD on January 3, 2021.[4]
