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Some characters as kids: Madoka, Kyoya, Wales, Jack, Chris and Rago.

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Hi, I saw a video on how good MFB was but was pulled back when Gingka, once again, gets no real respect. It's kind of hard to find your place in the Fandom when a sizable (or loud minority) potion just bashes the main character like that. Gingka might not have as many flaws as Kenta or Kyoya (he doesn't need them) and as far as relatablility goes, Gingka is plenty relatable, we can perfectly understand him and empathize with his decisions most, if not all the time. It's kind of exhausting really, how do you deal with this, since you seem to not dislike him?

Hello. Thanks for your question.

I agree with you. Gingka is a pretty relatable character, and while relatability doesn't automatically make a character good or bad, it does help us connect with him.

Personally, I really like Gingka. I think he's a great fit as the main protagonist for Metal Fight Beyblade.

When it comes to dealing with people who don’t like him, I would say I just respectfully share my opinion. Personally, I haven’t interacted with many people who strongly dislike Gingka, so I’m not sure what to tell you. Though I would say everyone can have their own opinion.

I guess the negative opinions come from a few things—like how his voice in the English dub can be a bit annoying, that some people think his wins are mostly due to "plot armor," or that he doesn't have much character development in Masters. These are some of the criticisms I've seen. So if you encounter that, you could just respond by pointing out that they can watch the Japanese dub, that he trained all his childhood in Koma Village (which is known as the village of Beyblade), that he has natural talent, and that in Masters, he was able to enjoy Beyblade in a less tense framework, act like the kid he is, thanks to Masamune and he also had to act as a member of a team.

I know some fans have very strong opinions, particularly regarding a certain character whose name begins with an R, so in general, I just ignore them.

I hope I could answer your question.

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Mayblade Day 28: Unpopular character

King Indus

King Indus III is a minor character in Beyblade Metal Fury who briefly battled Ryuga in episode 109, Kenta's Determination.

He is an interesting case, considering he has a good Bey: Ray Gasher 100MF. In addition, he seems to be the only Gasher holder who doesn't use disloyal tactics to win. After all, he won his village's tournament five times in a row. He also wasn't scared of Ryuga.

Among the 88 constellations, one is named Indus, the Indian, which apparently represents an unclear indigenous people. So it would have been an opportunity to make an Indus-themed Beyblade. I guess the writers compensated by adding the name to his special move.

He is said to have been born the same night a star fell from the sky and received the title of Legendary Blader.

This is actually quite pleasant, as the writers continue building legends around stars and how people in the Metal Fight universe seem to place great importance on them.

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In a symbolic way, it makes a lot of sense for Johannes to be Pluto’s trusted servant:

The lynx, in mythology, is often associated with supernatural eyesight. The name of the Lynx constellation was apparently chosen because its stars are so faint that only someone with the vision of a lynx could see them.

Hades, on the other hand, is said to possess a special helmet that grants invisibility to anyone who wears it.

So, the lynx’s ability to see what is hidden and Hades’ power to hide form a perfect pair.

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Young Zeo with Metal Masters's color scheme.

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Mayblade Day 16: Purple

Purple is a color that can symbolize many things: power, ambition, royalty and nobility, mystery, and even spirituality.

It is interesting to note that in every season, a major villain has a purple aura and beast.

Considering Ryuga, Damian, Rago, and Kira are all very arrogant and powerful bladers, this is quite fitting.

Note that all three top members of the Hades cult—Rago, Pluto, and Daidoji—were closely tied to this color: Daidoji had his purple suit, Rago’s clothes were predominantly purple, and Pluto had purple hair.

Purple is also linked to religion and the Catholic Church, as it is a color worn by cardinals. Furthermore, purple has often been associated with villains, darkness, and evil, since it is a darker color, so it is fitting that the servants of Nemesis are associated with this color.

We also saw that Daidoji is an ambitious person who lives in a rather luxurious way. So purple fits him very well, since it was an expensive color in antiquity and the medieval era, and is thus tied to luxury.

Finally, I would also mention Tsubasa and Dynamis, whose beys are purple. Zeus/Jupiter is the king of the gods, and the eagle is his symbolic animal. Considering the color is linked to royalty and power as well, it makes a lot of sense.

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doodling a randomly selected mfb character every day for Mayblade

Day 7 - Wales !!

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Mayblade Day 7: Hope

In the final match of the World Championship, Gingka faces Damian, whose special move, Hades Gate, allows him to send his opponent into a version of hell that he controls.

Time and time again, Gingka is beaten down and bound in chains, but each time, he stands up and fights back.

In the end, he triumphantly escapes the hellish dimension on the back of Pegasus.

This is a metaphor that gives hope. It shows that even when we’re faced with the darkest circumstances, if we don’t give up or give in to despair, we can still make it to the other side. It might be a classic shonen theme, but I think the visuals are really powerful.

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Mayblade Day 6: Science

An Overview of the Arrangement System

General Context

The Arrangement System is a way to artificially enhance a blader's abilities. It was created by Dr. Ziggurat and was a major plot point in the last part of Beyblade Metal Masters. The system takes the shape of a pod into which someone has to enter. Only four characters have been shown to be able to use this power: Zeo Abyss, Jack, Damian Hart, and Faust (Toby's alternate persona). I wanted to discuss the details surrounding this invention of Ziggurat—namely, what could be the principle of the machine, what are the effects and side effects, who is compatible and why.

Principle

We know that Ziggurat is a neurologist, a brain expert. The mind is also brought up a lot when it comes to his system since both it and the body are apparently connected to the machine. It can even give data to help design the best Bey for the user and help monitor heart rate and the synchronization between the blader and their Bey. The process begins when the blader goes inside the pod, which closes, metal rods then come closer to the person, and lights turn on.

Considering all this, maybe the machine stimulates the neuronal system—after all, neurons are connected to motion. I think the term "stimulus" is appropriate because it has been seen that Star Breaker needs to repeatedly take Arrangement in order to maintain their power. It is also notable that the biggest side effect of the Arrangement is a change in personality, something directly linked to the brain.

Effects and Side Effects

The system's biggest purpose was to create stronger bladers, and considering Zeo's sudden improvement even though he was only partially compatible, it’s effective. Ziggurat, as said by Ryusei, is capable thanks to the Arrangement of bringing "100% of one's ability" using science instead of training.

The first side effect, which ties in with compatibility, is the inability for some people to withstand the effects of the Arrangement, resulting in "physical and mental damage."

A second side effect is personality change: the subject becomes more aggressive and agitated, they might even develop new interests or an entirely new personality altogether.

The third side effect is physical change, notably through lighter and sometimes longer hair, a change in eye color (for Faust), and an overall more mature/villainous looking face.

Once again, we see the association between physical and mental dimensions in the effects.

Compatibility

The issue of compatibility is rather interesting, considering the three members of Team Star Breaker have little in common except this.

First, the problem with compatibility lies in two different areas. The first is that some people can't withstand the power the Arrangement gives them. The second is that it appears some have difficulty withstanding the system itself. For example, Zeo wasn't able to reach 100% completion, though he was able to use Byxis’s power just fine without suffering any injuries.

Secondly, to understand why some people are compatible, we need to remember that the system brings out hidden potential. This explains why Ziggurat massively recruited weak bladers like Zeo and Jack. The theory is that their weakness came from the fact that they didn’t realize their full potential, instead of having no talent. This might explain why Zeo has difficulty withstanding the system—because he trained hard for many years. Even though the results weren’t as good as for Masamune or Toby, he still improved.

In the case of Damian, considering his flashback in which he gazes, a little puzzled, at a Bey like it’s the first time he sees one, I think it’s not too far-fetched to assume he never played Beyblade before going into an Arrangement. This means 0% of his potential was previously awakened, so the Arrangement could do all the work.

For Toby, the idea is that since he was hospitalized for a long time, his body became weaker. Even after feeling better, he was still in a wheelchair. He would probably have to do some rehabilitation. Considering physical form is important in MFB to be a good blader, his performance might have taken a hit.

Conclusion

Though the Arrangement is still mysterious, we know that Ziggurat used his knowledge of the human brain to create a machine that can make people stronger with no effort—though not everyone is compatible, and those who are can suffer drastic changes in their body and personality, almost like they aged prematurely. This, in a way, symbolizes the innocence that the doctor has stolen from his test subjects. The idea that the system is more compatible with weaker bladers or people physically weaker is more etheric than anything, but I believe it can help justify why Ziggurat was targeting Toby and how he would know he would be compatible.

Even today, the human brain hides secrets from researchers. To think that someone as greedy and unscrupulous as Ziggurat would decipher its secrets or even play with them is truly terrifying.

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Mayblade 2025:

6. Science

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Mayblade Day 5: Wings

I think this is the perfect day to reblog this post I made some time ago.

Something I forgot to talk about was that Team Gan Gan Galaxy's logo is a big G with a wing on it.

Wings in Metal Fight Beyblade.

Wings have a special significance in the series as they are heavily tied to the main character, Gingka Hagane. They can symbolize numerous things such as spirituality, freedom, victory, and are often associated with the divine. These elements tie very well with Gingka and his Pegasus. In the series, wings are the main assets of Pegasus (a winged horse) and are primarily associated with him and his master. As a result, Pegasus's Bey's wings are "represented" by the fusion wheel, and we see with every new Bey Gingka obtains that this part emulates wings more and more.

We can also observe this with Gingka himself, as his scarf resembles white wings—something he shares with his father—as well as with Kai Hiwatari from the original series. These elements helped cement an almost divine or angelic aspect of Gingka and Ryusei, whose opponents mostly consist of malevolent individuals who use or collaborate with dark forces or are symbolically tied to hell. This creates a clear distinction between the villainous faction and Gingka's group. Notably, Kyoya's name, Tategami, directly translates to "divine shield," and he is Gingka's closest rival and one of his most loyal ally.

Another character close to the protagonist group worth mentioning here is Tsubasa. He uses Earth Eagle, whose fusion wheel is also reminiscent of wings. One of his special moves is even called Metal Wing Smash. Additionally, his first name translates to "Wing." Like Gingka, Ryusei, and even Kyoya, Tsubasa had the goal of defeating Ryuga. Tsubasa managed to overcome the dark power and experience something of a metaphorical rebirth, much like Ryusei (who almost died and escaped Daidoji's dark domain) and Gingka (who broke free of Hades's Gate).

If you look closely at Gravity Perseus's spirit, you will notice that he is wearing winged sandals. In mythology, these were given to him by the god Hermes, also known as Mercury. Perseus is a hero but also a demigod who received the favor of the gods, and he even rode Pegasus to save Andromeda. It is easy to link the myth to Julian (Perseus's Blader), as you could say he was himself "favored by the gods." He was born into a wealthy family and is talented in every field, including Beyblade. Gravity Perseus is also a gifted Beyblade since not only does it have a mode change, but it can spin in both directions.

Returning to Mercury, it is interesting to note that Yuki's hairstyle is not only reminiscent of the ears of a dog (which ties to his Beyblade, Anubis, the god with a canine head) but also of wings. In fact, it is quite similar to the hairstyle of Sho Tenma, the protagonist of Beywheelz, who uses the Pegasus avatar. This can also be observed with Sora, an other Pegasus user. This is fitting, considering Yuki is a Legendary Blader who joined the main cast and became a close friend to Gingka, even battling by his side in the Tag-Team Tournament. Yuki's fellow Solar System Bladers, Tithi and Dynamis, are also worth mentioning: Quetzalcoatl is a serpent with wings, and Jupiter's avatar possesses a large pair of wings, making it almost angelic in appearance.

Damian Hart seems to share his hairstyle with Yuki, likely because both their Beyblades are based on mythological dog-like creatures. Similarly, Damian's hairstyle resembles wings—not only that, but they are sky blue, which is close in color to Pegasus and, fittingly, the sky. Beyblade characters often have features that hint at what their Beyblades represent, such as Masamune. As a result, Damian could even pass as being a Pegasus owner. Additionally, the first time the Hades Gates are used, there is a close-up on the front depicting the three heads of Cerberus with a pair of wings.

Overall, this imagery for Damian is fitting since he sees himself as "the chosen one," a main protagonist of sorts, in direct opposition to the true main character, Gingka. There is also the theme of evil trying to masquerade as righteous by using more divine or heroic symbolism. This is crystallized in a quote Damian said in the original Japanese dub:

Damian: "In other words, I've been chosen by God himself to do this [play Beyblade]." Gingka: "How's that?" Damian: "Oh, sorry… More like by the Devil himself."

Likewise, the very first spirit that Nemesis manifests after evolving is Pegasus, and when it created its "ultimate" beast, it retained its wings.

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doodling a randomly selected mfb character every day for Mayblade

Day 3 - Damian Hart !!

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Mayblade Day 4: Galaxy

An Extended Analysis of Ginga/Gingka Hagane's Name

Ginga Hagane's name means:

鋼 (Hagane) = Steel 銀河 (Ginga) = Galaxy

I find it quite poetic that Gingka's name roughly translates to "Steel Galaxy" or "Galaxy of Steel." This is a beautiful reference to the central themes and aesthetic of the Metal Saga. The Beyblades in this series have metal contact points and are named after stars or celestial bodies. Metaphorically, when all the beys come together, it is like they form a galaxy of steel.

While it's true that not all constellations are part of the Milky Way, the imagery remains fitting. Naming the protagonist "Ginga Hagane" aligns perfectly with the theme of MFB.

Interestingly, the word "galaxy" itself comes from the Greek word "galaxias" (γαλαξίας), meaning milky, a direct reference to our own Milky Way Galaxy.

In the first ending of the series, Gingka is shown gazing at the night sky.

Furthermore, "Galaxy" is the name of the Fusion Wheel used in Galaxy Pegasus, Gingka’s second Beyblade in Metal Masters—one that only he is known to have fully mastered.

In the opening of that season, Gingka is depicted with Pegasus wings on his back, making him appear like an angel (though his scarf usually does the job). This could symbolically connect him to heaven, after all galaxies can be associated to it.

This contrast well with his final opponent in the World Championship, who uses Hell/Hades Kerbecs—a Beyblade tied to the underworld, and whose color scheme is the chromatic opposite of Pegasus (blue vs yellow). This is in this final that Pegasus flew into the sky and traveled the Galaxy to perfom its special move.

It's also worth noting that in mythology, Pegasus was able to reach Mount Olympus, the realm of the gods, and was later placed among the stars as a constellation.

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Mayblade 2025:

4. Galaxy

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Mayblade Day 3: Eyes

"Eyes are the windows to the soul" — after all, they can easily express and convey emotion. Interestingly, Metal Fight Beyblade plays a lot with this theme.

Numerous characters wear glasses, in particular the main masterminds in each season: Daidoji, Ziggurat, and even Pluto.

Daidoji's glasses often reflect light and act like a mask, a barrier between him and others. They serve as a way for him to hide his true nature, complementing his more civilized and polite persona. Proof of this is seen when he reveals his true power to Phoenix in their battle, he takes off his glasses.

Ziggurat wears orange-tinted glasses, which stand out as the only touch of color in his otherwise grey design. Coincidentally, this is the same color as his eyes (albeit a little lighter). His glasses serve a similar purpose to Daidoji’s, though more toned down. Ziggurat is less restrained than Daidoji; he hides less of his true nature, as seen when he explains his intentions to Ryuga or when he laughs like a madman on camera.

In Pluto's case, the goggles he wears are more like a mask, concealing both his eyes and much of his face. This gives him a more ominous appearance and fits with his role as the hidden force behind both the Dark Nebula and Hades Inc. When Nemesis is about to be completed, Pluto removes his glasses, he no longer needs to stay hidden. At this moment, we fully see not just his face but also the content of his heart, as he elaborates on his twisted philosophy.

Jack is also worth mentioning. His mask hides only one of his eyes, possibly symbolizing how he lost a part of himself through the Arrangement System. When he returns to normal, he discards the mask. It’s fitting, considering the tail feathers of peacocks look like they have eyes — which ties into the legend behind their creation. Symbolically, Jack seems to take the "soul" of his opponent to give his art life; Klaus’s catatonic state with blank black eyes supports this. In episode 93, Ryuga injures Ziggurat very close to his eye, and in that same episode, Befall becomes the "eye of the peacock."

Lastly, King Hades and Cycnus share similar eye designs, both lack pupils. This design choice helps emphasize their inhuman and villainous nature. Their eyes resemble Nemesis’s own: glowing red and pupil-less, appearing empty, but in a far more menacing and powerful way.

MFB really uses the eyes to signify which characters have lost their souls, are hiding their true nature, or lack humanity.

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Really nice analysis. I love how you expanded on it.

Mayblade Day 1: Dawn

The sun rises as Gingka receives encouragement from his friends, and the battle begins to turn in his favor...

...but the fight was not over yet, and so the sky darkened.