BeyWarriors: Cyborg
BeyWarriors: Cyborg is a Canadian-Japanese anime series, a spin-off of the Beyblade franchise and the intended eighth installment to succeed Beyblade: Shogun Steel. The series is the third and final entry in a trio of Beyblade spinoffs produced for the Western market.[1] Commissioned by Nelvana and produced by SynergySP, the series follows BeyWheelz and BeyWarriors: BeyRaiderz in being created primarily for the western market. This is the latest co-production between Nelvana and d-rights.[2] The standalone show has 26 episodes. Unrelated to the rest of the franchise, BeyWarriors: Cyborg is set on the desolate planet of Teslandia, where a group of teenagers are tasked with restoring its beauty through a war for energy.
| BeyWarriors: Cyborg | |
 Series key visual. | |
| Genre | Action, adventure, science fiction, shounen, sports |
|---|---|
| Created by | Nelvana Katsumi Hasegawa |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Kunihisa Sugishima |
| Produced by | Mamiko Aoki |
| Written by | Katsumi Hasegawa |
| Music by | Catalin Marin |
| Studio | Nelvana, SynergySP, d-rights |
| Licensed by | d-rights |
| Original network | K2 |
| English network | |
| Original run | October 18, 2014 – February 27, 2015 |
| Episodes | 26 + 2 specials |
| Related works | |
Despite being produced for a western audience, BeyWarriors: Cyborg has seen limited distribution outside of Asia. The series initially debuted on K2 on October 18, 2014 in Italy where the show's first 14 episodes ran before being abruptly pulled from the schedule. Also, with seeing how BeyWarriors Cyborg might fail because of the failures of Beyblade: Shogun Steel and BeyWarriors: BeyRaiderz, Nelvana then dropped the series[3]and gave distribution rights of the show to d-rights[4] and because of this, the Hasbro toyline has been cancelled. An English dubbed version started airing on Toonami Asia and Toonami India on October 3, 2015. While it hasn't been confirmed, it's been speculated that this dub was recorded in Hong Kong, rather than in Canada, like all other Beyblade series has been. The Japanese version of the series began streaming on February 27, 2015 on the Anime Hodai streaming service.[5] It was later streamed on U-Next[6]. The series would later receive Turkish and Tagalog dubs in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
In conjunction with the channel's then upcoming broadcast of Beyblade Burst, Disney XD in the United States acquired the catalog rights to the entire Beyblade franchise in late 2016.[7] This included BeyWarriors: Cyborg, though as of 2019 the series remains unreleased in North America.
Plot
The newest series of the Beyblade saga is BeyWarriors: Cyborg, warriors who resemble half-creatures and half-machines. Mysterious objects called "Beyraiderz" are found in the sanctuaries of Teslandia. The Cyborg Warriors transform the energy released from the sanctuaries into small objects called Tokens. Who will win more battles to collect the most Tokens?
"Teslandia" is an abandoned planet, ignored by the rest of the nearby planets due to its harsh environment. The story begins with Nico, Al and Sola. They must get the most Tokens possible. When power spots containing high levels of energy called "Sanctuaries" are identified, and mysterious vehicle shaped items called "Beyraiderz" are found along with the Sanctuaries, the Beyraiderz can synchronize with the youths under the age of 17 living in Teslandia, and summon the Cyborg creatures known as "Warriors." The Warrior can transform high level "Sanctuary" energy into small Tokens. This means that human beings are able to obtain energy by making the "Warriors" battle against each other to turn the arid wasteland into a lush and bountiful world.
So, who will win the most battles and collect the most Tokens? What mystery lies behind each Warrior?
A group of invincible warriors with features of half-humans and half-machines can transform energy into small artifacts called 'Tokens'. Who will win the battles now?
When the Warrior Battles start, two mysterious Warriors appear in the desert next to the stone region. These two mysterious battlers have the ability to give power to a Warrior to summon another Warrior in a battle and also the power to take away Tokens from the sanctuary directly from the symbols carved on the chest of the BeyWarriors. Who are these mysterious Warriors?
Characters
Main Characters
- Nico
Voiced by: Ryota Asari (Japanese); Andrea Oldani (Italian)
Nico is one of the main characters of the series. He travels through Teslandia with his friends Al and Sola and his grandfather Dr. Prost to collect the most Tokens for the city of Lightning. His Cyborg Warrior is Spark Dragoon.
- Cyborg Warrior: Spark Dragoon
Spark Dragoon is a Cyborg Warrior in the series. It is owned by Nico.
- Al
Voiced by: Ryohei Arai (Japanese); Ruggero Andreozzi (Italian)
Al is one of the main characters of the series. He travels through Teslandia with his friends Nico, Sola and Dr. Prost to collect the most Tokens for the city of Lightning. His Cyborg Warrior is Lightning Griffin.
- Sola
Voiced by: Risa Shimizu (Japanese); Debora Magnaghi (Italian)
Sola is one of the main characters of the series. She travels through Teslandia with Nico, Al and Dr. Prost to collect the most Tokens for the city of Lightning.
- Dr. Prost
Voiced by: Shige Ushiyama (Japanese); Diego Sabre (Italian)
Dr. Prost is one of the main characters of the series. He is Nico’s grandfather and he travels through Teslandia with Al and Sola to collect the most Tokens for the city of Lightning.
Supporting Characters
- Ramon
Voiced by: Hiro Yuuki, Yuko Sanpei (young)
Ramon is one of the main characters of the series. Known as the Guardian of the Sanctuary of Hydro, his Cyborg Warrior is Hydra Akheilos.
- Augusto Claudius Lucius
Voiced by: Daisuke Kirii
Augusto Claudius Lucius is one of the main characters of the series. He travels through Teslandia with Marius to collect the most Tokens for the city of Sunburst. His Cyborg Warriors are Sabre Lion and Sun Cyclops.
- Marius
Voiced by: Shinnosuke Tachibana
Marius is one of the main characters of the series. He travels through Teslandia with Augusto Claudius Lucius to collect the most Tokens for the city of Sunburst. His Cyborg Warrior is Sol Otus.
- Gai
Voiced by: Tooru Nara
Gai is one of the main characters of the series. He travels through Teslandia alone to collect the most Tokens for the city of Stone. His Cyborg Warriors are Iron Minotaurus and Henge Gargoyle.
- Sid
Voiced by: Shintaro Ohata (Japanese); Michael Pizzuto (English)
Sid is one of the main characters of the series. He travels through Teslandia with Gere and Jean to collect the most Tokens for the city of Flame. His Cyborg Warrior is Flame Kerbecs.
- Jean
Voiced by: Mitsuhiro Ichiki
Jean is one of the main characters of the series. He travels through Teslandia with Gere and Sid to collect the most Tokens for the city of Flame. His Cyborg Warrior is Inferno Firedrake.
- Gere
Voiced by: Takuma Terashima
Gere is one of the main characters of the series. He travels through Teslandia with Sid and Jean to collect the most Tokens for the city of Flame. His Cyborg Warrior is Torch Fireblaze.
Villains
- Bran
Voiced by: Hozumi Goda (Japanese); Michael Pizzuto (English)
Bran is an antagonists of the series. His Cyborg Warrior is Evil Getsu.
- Dr.Bran
Voiced by: Hozumi Goda
Dr. Bran is another antagonist of the series. His Cyborg Warrior is Savage Destroyer.
Extras
- Le Luca and Ray (Kei Shindo)
- Homura (Satsuki Yukino)
- Duke Paul (Eizo Tsuda)
- Roco (Eri Goda)
- Haltman & Oto (Kana Omuro)
- Z (Tsuyoshi Koyama)
- Dewey & Cherim (Yuuki Hayashi)
- Dieter (Mutsumi Tamura)
- Reule (Aya Hisakawa)
- Olin (Shunsuke Sakuya)
- Tejite (Aki Kanada)
- Lagran (Satoshi Taki)
- Pielle (Takashi Matsuyama)
- Earl Ditli (Seiko Ueda)
Episode list
| No. | Title | Original airdate (Italy) | English airdate (HK/SING/PH) | Japanese airdate (Japan) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "First Battle" Transcription: "Uijin" (Japanese: 初陣) | October 18, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | October 3, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| Nico, who lives in the Wind Country, summons a ‘Warrior’ by chance. Ever since that, young boys in every country started to summon Warriors. The countries concluded that the country that wins the Warrior Battles will obtain the energy. | |||||
| 02 | "The King of Lions" Transcription: "Shishiou" (Japanese: 獅子王) | October 19, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | October 4, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| The second match of ‘Warrior Battles’ is Sunburst VS Stone. The Kingdom of the Sun, Sunburst’s Augusto summons Sabre Lion. When Stone’s Gai summons Iron Minotaur, the surroundings start to darken… | |||||
| 03 | "Oath" Transcription: "Chikai" (Japanese: 誓い) | October 25, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | October 10, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| Because Hydro withdrew from the ‘Warrior Battles’, it was to be discussed at the country’s representative meeting, but the leader didn’t appear. Meanwhile, since the next battle’s opponent has not been chosen, Lightning’s members return to their home town. | |||||
| 04 | "Turbulence" Transcription: "Rankiryū" (Japanese: 乱気流) | October 26, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | October 11, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| Although the nobles were judging, Marius swears his loyalty to Augusto. Marius had already investigated the Sanctuary where Lightning and Sunburst will battle, and challenges them to a fight while even reading the wind. | |||||
| 05 | "The Phoenix" Transcription: "Fushichō" (Japanese: 不死鳥) | November 1, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | October 17, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 06 | "The Desert" Transcription: "Sabaku" (Japanese: 砂漠) | November 2, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | October 18, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 07 | "Determination" Transcription: "Shūnen" (Japanese: 執念) | November 8, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | October 24, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 08 | "Heaven's Decree" Transcription: "Tenmei" (Japanese: 天命（テンメイ）) | November 9, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | October 25, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 09 | "Intruder" Transcription: "Shinnyūsha" (Japanese: 侵入者) | November 15, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | October 31, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 10 | "The Guardian" Transcription: "Shugoshin" (Japanese: 守護神) | November 16, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | November 1, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 11 | "The Fiery Dragon" Transcription: "Kaenryū" (Japanese: 火炎竜) | November 22, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | November 7, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 12 | "Nightmare" Transcription: "Okumu" (Japanese: 悪夢) | November 23, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | November 8, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 13 | "Conspiracy" Transcription: "Inbō" (Japanese: 陰謀) | November 29, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | November 14, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 14 | "Settlement" Transcription: "Ketchaku" (Japanese: 決着) | November 30, 2014 (Italy K2 Channel) | November 15, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 15 | "Invasion" Transcription: "Shūrai" (Japanese: 襲来) | TBA | November 21, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 16 | "Alliance" Transcription: "Dōmei" (Japanese: 同盟) | TBA | November 22, 2015 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 17 | "Clash" Transcription: "Gekitō" (Japanese: 激突) | TBA | January 22, 2016 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 18 | "Truth" Transcription: "Shinjitsu" (Japanese: 真実) | TBA | January 29, 2016 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 19 | "Demon Beast" Transcription: "Majū" (Japanese: 魔獣) | TBA | January 30, 2016 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 20 | "Flash" Transcription: "Senkō" (Japanese: 閃光) | TBA | February 5, 2016 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| King August reaches his lowest point as Bran’s plans start to take shape. | |||||
| 21 | "Collapse" Transcription: "Hōkai" (Japanese: 崩壊) | TBA | February 6, 2016 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 22 | "Advance" Transcription: "Shingeki" (Japanese: 進撃) | TBA | February 13, 2016 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 23 | "Pride" Transcription: "Hokori" (Japanese: 誇り) | TBA | February 20, 2016 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| Marius takes on King August. | |||||
| 24 | "Evil God" Transcription: "Jashin" (Japanese: 邪神) | TBA | February 21, 2016 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 25 | "Death Match" Transcription: "Shitō" (Japanese: 死闘) | TBA | February 27, 2016 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| 26 | "Bonds" Transcription: "Kizuna" (Japanese: 絆) | TBA | February 28, 2016 (Toonami Asia) | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| The future of Teslandia is decided in this epic conclusion to the BeyWarriors saga. | |||||
| 27 | "Past" Transcription: "Kako" (Japanese: 過去) | TBA | TBA | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| On the planet of Teslandia, giant cyborg creatures fight as entertainment. | |||||
| 28 | "Future" Transcription: "Mirai" (Japanese: 未来) | TBA | TBA | February 27, 2015 (Anime Hodai) | |
| Is it already too late to save Teslandia? | |||||
Staff
- Character Design: Yoshihiro Nagamori
- Music: Catalin Marin
- Shooting: Madbox
Development
During May 2013 at the "Floor Plan" of the then-upcoming annual Las Vegas Licensing Expo 2013, Nelvana announced through it two, new television series placed under the working titles "BeyWarriors Cyborg" and "BeyRaiderz Shogun". BeyWarriors Cyborg was given a tentative "Fall 2014" release slate. On June 11, 2013, Nelvana revealed the series would consist of 28 episodes: 26 half-hour episodes and 2 one-hour specials. It was also revealed to launch in over 80 countries with music composed by Catalin Marin[8], a newcomer to the Beyblade scoring scene taking over from Neil Parfitt and Scott Bucsis who have traditionally done the music for the last, four main Beyblade anime entries. It was also during this time that the series had entered post-production.
On September 9, 2013, a press release sent out by Nelvana confirmed "BeyWarriors: BeyRaiderz" (originally known by BeyRaiderz Shogun) and "BeyWarriors Cyborg" as the near-finalized names of the aforementioned series with the latter confirmed again for its fall 2014 release window as well as to "include revolutionary new play patterns from Hasbro" and "lots of exciting new promotions".
From October 15-17, 2013, Nelvana presented BeyWarriors BeyRaiderz and BeyWarriors Cyborg at the annual Brand Licensing Expo 2013 in Olympia, London.
On April 4, 2014, Nelvana released their "MIPTV Newsletter" for the month promoting their most recent properties and revealing their programming plans for the years of 2015 and 2016. BeyWarriors Cyborg was nowhere to be found, suggesting that its planned release in the fall of 2014 has been postponed with a currently unknown date[9].
As of May 13, 2014, Nelvana has confirmed "Beywarriors Cyborg is still a production in development conversations" though its anime and toy line were acknowledged.
On May 21, 2014, Yoshihiro Nagamori, the character designer for the anime stated it was still in production and expressed his desire for it to air in Japan[10].
On June 1, 2014, Yoshihiro Nagamori reiterated his hope for a Japanese broadcast but explained that he does not know whether it is possible and while currently he cannot reveal any details about it, he may begin dropping hints should the series air in Japan.
On June 14, 2014, when asked why the series was delayed, Yoshihiro Nagamori stated that personally, he does not know.
From June 17-19, 2014, instead of Nelvana, d-rights brought BeyWarriors Cyborg and other Beyblade brands to the Las Vegas Licensing Expo 2014
On July 8, 2014, it was confirmed that the series will begin airing in Italy on the Italian channel K2 every Saturday and Sunday at 11:15 A.M. starting on September 20, 2014[11]. A synopsis of the series was also released[12]:
“Italian: La nuova serie della saga di Beyblade con i BeyWarriors Cyborg, guerrieri dall’aspetto di metà creature e metà macchine. Dei misteriosi oggetti chiamati "Beyraiderz" vengono ritrovati nei santuari di Teslandia. I Cyborg Warriors trasformano l’energia sprigionata dai santuari in piccoli oggetti chiamati Gettoni. Chi vincerà più battaglie conquistando il maggior numero di Gettoni? English translation: The newest series of the Beyblade saga is BeyWarriors Cyborg, warriors who resemble half-creatures and half-machines. Mysterious objects called "Beyraiderz" are found in the sanctuaries of Teslandia. The Cyborg Warriors transform the energy released from the sanctuaries into small objects called Tokens. Who will win more battles to collect the most amount of Tokens?”
Despite this announcement, plans changed and without warning, K2 pulled the series from their schedules and as a result, the series did not air in September. It is unknown if the anime is intended to air on K2 at a later time. Sometime in early-October 2014, the d-rights website completed a massive site renovation and released new information regarding the show. The final name for the show was confirmed to be BeyWarriors: Cyborg. They debuted two images, one of a series logo and another a promotional poster. An extended synopsis of the Italian one released in July was presented, revealing new plot details. The series was also discovered to be produced under "BWProject" which is the same project name they used for BeyWheelz. Interestingly, d-rights classifies the series as a program for both kids and teens, suggesting this anime will be aimed at an older demographic than previous Beyblade anime.
On October 12, 2014, it was discovered that the series is now set to premiere in Italy on October 18, 2014 on channel K2 at 7:30. The second episode will air the following day with new episodes airing every weekends.
References
- McLean, Tom (June 11, 2013). "Nelvana Announces Three New 'Beyblade' Series". Animation Magazine. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
- "Nelvana Funds 2 Western-Exclusive Beyblade Sequel Series". Anime News Network. June 14, 2013. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
- "Nelvana.com - Boys Action Shows". September 13, 2017. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- "Beywarriors: Cyborg - Kid's Program - d-rights". October 5, 2014. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- "寺島拓篤と立花慎之介と真堂圭". February 28, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
- "'Beywarriors: Cyborg' Anime Gets Japanese Streaming". March 4, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
- "Beyblade Burst Premieres in US on Disney XD in December". Anime News Network. October 19, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
- "Music for Beywarriors Cyborg composed by Catalin Marin". Catalin Marin. June 11, 2013. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
- "Nelvana MIPTV Newsletter" (PDF). Nelvana. April 4, 2014. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- "Yoshihiro Nagamori's Twitter post about BeyWarriors: Cyborg". Yoshihiro Nagamori. May 21, 2014. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- "BeyWarriors Cyborg to air on K2 in Italy". K2 (TV channel). July 8, 2014. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- "BeyWarriors Cyborg Synopsis Released". K2 (TV channel). July 8, 2014. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
External links
- Official D-rights BeyWarriors: Cyborg website (in English)
- Official All Cinema Anime & Movie Database BeyWarriors: Cyborg listing (in Japanese)
- BeyWarriors: Cyborg (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia