Beyblade (Season 1)

Beyblade is a 2001 Japanese anime television series based on Takao Aoki's manga series of the same name, which itself is based on the Beyblade spinning top game from Takara Tomy. The 51-episode series was produced by Madhouse under the direction of Toshifumi Kawase.

The series was first broadcast on TV Tokyo in Japan from January 8 to December 24, 2001. The season was licensed for English adaptation, broadcast, and release by Nelvana. The series was broadcast on the sibling cable channel YTV in Canada and ABC Family in the United States in 2002.

The following is a list of quotes from the first season of Beyblade.

The Blade Raider

Narrator: Eons ago when the sport of Beyblading was young, powerful beasts roamed the Earth. But as the old ways faded, the reawakened essences of the beasts heralded the dawning of a new age of champions. The beasts shall rise again.

(Tyson Granger is in the middle of a kendo training session with his grandfather Ryu. As he attempts to leave from his training session, he trips and falls down)

Ryu: TYSON!!!! Come on, do you really think I'm that lame to fall for that?

Tyson: Well I was stupid enough to fall for it.

Ryu: Nothing's more important than practice. Now get your little tush back inside, it's time we had a little rap session.

(Scene changes to the room at the Grangers' household, where the family sword is seen.)

Tyson: Not the birds and bees speech.

Ryu: Oh that's next week. Right now, I'm gonna show you the family sword. Centuries ago, the power of a dragon known as the Great Dragoon was entombed inside of it and that powers can be passed on only to an accomplished martial artist and our family. So, guess what you're getting for your birthday dude?

Tyson: Come on man, what a bunch of baloney.

Ryu: You got a better story?

(Tyson defeats Carlos, a member of the Blade Sharks, in a Beyblade battle)

Carlos: Oh no. Impossible!

(Crowd applauds Tyson for his victory)

Kenny: Way to go Tyson.

Tyson: Hey there's no way I could've beat him if it wasn't for you Chief. I appreciate it.

Andrew: Tyson, you were awesome.

Tyson: Aww shucks! Any totally intelligent, highly skilled, regular good-looking kid could have done.

Andrew: (Hugs Tyson) My hero Tyson!

Tyson: Knock off will you.

Day of the Dragoon

(Tyson is in a Beyblade battle with Kai Hiwatari, a member of the Blade Sharks)

Tyson: (Thoughts) Excellent! With my Blade spinning four times faster, Kai doesn't stand a chance against me.

(Kai's Beyblade elevates over the Bey stadium during the battle and lands)

Tyson: What's going on?

Kenny: That's it. Kai's Beyblade is feeding off the energy of Tyson's Blade and that makes both of them equal.

Tyson: FINISH HIM !

Kai: Battle's only started.

(Kai's Beyblade again elevates over the Bey stadium)

Kenny: Oh no. What is Kai up to?

(Kai's Beyblade lands over Tyson's Beyblade and destroys it)

Tyson: (Thoughts) My Beyblade!

Tyson: Oh... He wasted my Beyblade.

Kai: You see Carlos, if you understand how to feed of your opponent's strength you win.

Tyson: WHAT?! That's not fair. Bets off.

Kai: Come on, let's go.

Tyson: Hey, you come back here.

Andrew: No...

Tyson: Lets go...

Andrew: Look trust me, it's not worth it. If you really want to beat him Tyson, then you're gonna need a strategy.

Tyson: Guess you're right Andrew. But that Kai really got under my skin. All right I'm gonna practice until I know for sure I can beat him.

Take it to the Max!

(Tyson is defeated in a Beyblade battle with Max Tate)

Tyson: Oh no. Not cool.

Dizzi: Gee, did not see that coming.

Kenny: At least, it was a learning experience.

Taro Tate: Sorry Tyson, but Max wins this one.

Max: Yes, this is the best day of my life. Just joking.

Tyson: So, much for getting better.

Max: Come on Tyson, it was a great fight. You have some nice moves, but there's still one thing that you need to learn.

Tyson: What's that?

Max: Just a little something, I like to call patience. It takes time to improve a skill.

Tyson: Uh... How much?

Kenny: I actually agree with Max on this one. You can't expect to become an expert Beyblader after one match.

The Qualifier Begins

(Kai leaves the Bey stadium after defeating Kenny in the Beyblade tournament)

Tyson: Grr... Hey! You and me right here!

Kenny: Don't!

Tyson: Come on Chief, would you let go of me? I'm not gonna let this worthless creep get away with fighting dirty. So back off and let me out!

Kenny: You got kicked out. Come on Tyson, he beat me fair and square. I underestimated him and I lost, so please don't do anything crazy and get disqualified. Listen to me, do the right thing and beat him in the Beystadium.

Tyson: I guess you are right.

Kenny: Everything's is going to be alright. You've got to trust me okay.

Tyson: Thanks Chief.

Kai: Hehehe...That is of course if you think you're up to it...

Tyson: Huh...

Kai: ...but I really doubt that.

Tyson: Grr...Oh yeah! Just you wait, I'll wipe that grin right off your face.

Kai: Yeah whatever.

Draciel of Approval

(In the second round of Beybattle between Kai and Max, Max defeats Kai by knocking Kai's Beyblade out of the Bey stadium after absorbing its energy)

Brad Best: Wow. Kai has been booted from Dish Central.

AJ Topper: You might as well put a ribbon on it because these sessions all wrapped up.

DJ Jazzman:The winner is Max!

(Audience applauds)

Max: Yes! It worked. It really worked.

(Unable to handle the energy absorbed from Kai's Beyblade, Max's Beyblade's Bit Chip destructs. Out of control, the Beyblade exits the stadium and smashes directly into pendant which Max was wearing during the match)

AJ Topper: Uh Oh. This looks like trouble.

Brad Best: Max's Beyblade just self-destructed. I guess it couldn't handle the massive energy overload.

AJ Topper: Even Humpty Dumpty wasn't in that many pieces.

Max: (Shocked) No way!

AJ Topper: Where's all the king's horses and all the king's men when you really need them?

Kenny: How is Max ever gonna be able to finish the match now?

Max: (Thoughts) This can't be happening. I was so close.

Kai: (Thoughts) Tough break and just when it was getting interesting.

DJ Jazzman: Well Max, are you ready for the tiebreaker or are you throwing in the towel?

Max: Uh... well, I'm not sure...

(Max notices a Bit Chip that was inside his pendant)

Max: Uh... There's something inside grandma's pendant.

Max: (Thoughts) Let's see, I remember this from when I was very young. Grandma said it was a symbol of great power called the Draciel. I wonder if...

(Max inserts the Draciel Bit Chip into his Beyblade)

Max: ...oh wow! It fits. Grandma must have meant for me to find this. Draciel looks right at home in my Beyblade.

Dragoon Storm

(Kenny is working late night with Dizzi in modifying Tyson's Beyblade before his match with Ray)

Dizzi: Come on Kenny! We have been working all night. A girl needs her beauty sleep you know?

Kenny: Just a little longer Dizzi. We got to modify Tyson's Beyblade or Ray will all over him.

Dizzi: Oh, you sure are a charmer. Aren't you?

Kenny: We got to hurry.

Dizzi: Ok ok. Now where were we? Oh yeah! Try realigning the defensive ring Chief.

Kenny: But we just tried that an hour ago. Don't you remember?

Dizzi: Hey! Who is the Bit-Beast uh?

Kenny: Ok. I will try it.

Thirteen Candles

(Kenny, Max and Tyson are working on Dragoon to ensure victory in the finals)

Tyson: Hey Chief, are you almost finished with that thing?

Max: He may be a genius Tyson but it takes time to construct a true masterpiece.

Kenny: Done and it's some of my best work yet.

Max and Tyson: AWESOME!!

Kenny: Your Beyblade now has perfect balance within three microns of deviation.

Tyson: (Hugs Kenny) Wait a go, Kenny!!

Max: Just think it has more microns and stuff.

Tyson: And Kai has just got regular amount of microns.

Dizzi: Maybe you should be concentrating on the science mumbo-jumbo and more on your game plan.

Kenny: You're just jealous Dizzi, cuz you'd rather be in a Bey-Bit than stuck in this laptop.

Dizzi: What! And give up computer solitaire. Never. Now, can we focus on today's match?

(Tyson defeats Kai in the final tiebreaker round of their Beyblade battle)

DJ Jazzman: And the winner of the National Beyblade Championship Tournament is... Tyson!

Tyson: (Jumps in celebration) ALL RIGHT!

(Audience cheering)

Brad Best: What an awesome outcome come to such a world ride.

AJ Topper: You said it.

Kenny: He actually did it.

Max: He sound surprised.

Ryu: I will say one thing about that dude, he sure knows how to make an old man proud.

(Kai picks up Dranzer and Tyson walks up to him in the Beyblade stadium)

Tyson: Hey Kai.

Kai: I gave it my best.

Tyson: I know.

(Mister Dickenson, the head of BBA (Beyblade Battle Association), comes towards Kai and Tyson)

Mister Dickenson: (Giggles)

Kai and Tyson: Huh?

Mister Dickenson: You boys sure know how to play the crowd.

Tyson: Oh hello Mister Dickenson.

Mister Dickenson: On behalf of the BBA, I just wanted to congratulate you both for putting on one heck of a show.

Kai: Hmph! So, I guess since I'm not the champion anymore, I'll have no further use of my skills Mister Dickinson.

Mister Dickenson: (Laughs) I was thinking more along the lines of making you a team captain.

Kai: What?

Tyson: Do you really mean it?

‘Bladin’ in the Streets

Tyson: Oh man! Do we have to look for Kai?

Ray: You know as crappy as he is, we need his expertise to win.

Max: I bet Dizzi could find him no sweat.

Kenny: Yeah.

Kenny: I'm triangulating Kai. I'm picking up traces of grumpiness.

Tyson: It's not too late to purge your discs.

Kenny: According to Dizzi, Kai is lurking around in that direction and we should investigate.

Dizzi: Uh oh! The sourpuss is getting away.

Tyson: Oh good!

Ray: Tyson. it wouldn't hurt your game to be the bigger man here.

Tyson: Yeah so?

Ray: A good Beyblader is more than a winning Beyblader. He's got to have some real leadership skills in order to rise above the rest of the pack.

Showdown in Hong Kong

(Tyson beats Kevin Cheng, a member of the White Tigers, in a Beyblade battle at an alley in Hong Kong)

Max: Yes! And round 2 goes to Tyson.

Kenny: According to my statistics, Kevin's Galman has never been defeated before.

Dizzi: Correction that is until now.

Kenny: Hey would you please stop kidding around?

Kai: Hmph!

Ray: You really did it Tyson.

Tyson: Hey thanks!

Kevin: Excuse me! But I think you're forgetting this battle is best two out of three remember?

Tyson: Hah!

Bruce: I am back Kevin.

Kevin: What do you want if you don't mind Bruce? I am little busy here trying to finish what to you are supposed to do.

Bruce: I told them.

Mariah: Kevin, you know what you're doing is against our team's rules.

Kevin: Huh Mariah. I could explain. I was just having a little fun.

Kevin: (To Bruce) Why did you tell her Brucie?

Mariah: Don't get mad at him because of your stupidity. You clearly broke our rules.

Kevin: This isn't your business.

Gary: Wrong answer Kevin. Try again!

Kevin: Gary! Hang on! I came here to battle Ray and there's nothing wrong with that excuse me.

Mariah: Excuse me! But there's no one here by the name of Ray.

Battle in the Sky

Announcement: The first match will begin in approximately 30 minutes.

Ray: Hey it looks like our team is up first in Group A.

Tyson: That's awesome! We don't have to stand the whole day.

Max: You are so impatient you know that, Tyson?

Tyson: Come on Max, give me a break. I'm a little bit eager I just want to get this party started.

Lee: Well well. Look what the cat dragged in.

Tyson: You again huh?

Ray: Lee!

Lee: So, what's up? Are you the tournament mascots?

Tyson: Very funny. But we plan to win.

Lee: Yeah right. Dream on.

Mariah: You do realize that you're in Group A and the White Tigers are in Group B.

Kevin: It means even if you fluke out of first round win, we'll be going head-to-head eventually.

Kenny: We don't just realize that. We look forward to it.

Mariah: We'll see about that when the time comes. Won't we?

Lee: Oh yeah and Ray, we don't go easy on traitors.

Ray: Well, we don't go easy on anyone.

Bye Bye Bit Beast

(Kevin enters into the room where Kenny is working, when Kenny goes to another room to make some tea)

Kevin: It's amazing! That computer geek left his laptop completely unprotected. It's time for a little White Tiger espionage. Look and what have we here.

Dizzi: This program has been inactive for thirty seconds. I will shut down now.

(As Dizzi shuts down, Kevin turns her on and inserts a floppy disk on Dizzi, in order to copy the collection of data from her)

Kevin: There it is! Lee is gonna be so stoked when he sees this.

(Kevin hears Kenny, who is humming and making tea, in other room. Kevin becomes impatient of copying data from Dizzi)

Kevin: (Thoughts) Oh man! This thing's a dinosaur. Can't you go any faster.

(Kenny finishes making tea and is approaching to the room)

Kevin: (Thoughts) I don't like this.

Kevin: Oh, come on! Pick it up a little.

(Kenny enters the room and notices Kevin)

Kenny: Ah! Hey you!

Dizzi: Kenny, that creep is accessing the database.

(Kevin removes the floppy disk)

Kenny: (Drops his cup of tea) Hey, you're that guy from the White Tigers.

Kevin: Later!

(Kevin runs away with the floppy disk and Kenny chases him)

Kenny: Come back here and give me back my data.

(Kevin runs and reaches near a Beystadium outside the residence)

Kenny: Oh yes! With this little disk every Bladebreakers' secret is now mine.

(Kevin notices a shadowy figure)

Kevin: Huh! Who is there?

(A lightning reveals the shadowy figure to be Ray)

Kevin: Huh! Oh Ray!

Ray: Kevin!

Kenny: My data!

Ray: It's okay Kenny. Everything is under control.

Kenny: Huh! Ray, he stole my data!

Ray: I know!

Kenny: You watch and I am going to get Tyson.

Ray: (To Kevin) How dare you stoop so low. You better give him back his disk.

Kevin: Give it back! Yeah right! You want it so bad, why don't you come and get it?

Ray: Kenny has been collecting data his entire life. You can't just steal it, besides it's not the way your team operates. Just give it back or else. Those are your options. Now make up your mind.

Kevin: Aaaarrrghh! I don't have a choice.

Ray: Come on Kevin. Just hand it over all right.

Kevin: No, I won't. I'll never give it back.

Ray: Uh?

Kevin: Hey back off will you. I don't have to listen to you. I used to look up to you Ray. When you deserted the White Tigers that went out the window. You're nothing and if you think I'm gonna let you walk all over me, think again.

Ray: Come on, Kev...

Kevin: And to make matters worse, you ripped out Mariah's heart when you left. No big deal. We don't need you anymore Ray, we never did. You're just a traitor! We trusted you, but you let us down big time Ray. Big time!

Ray: But that's not true.

Kevin: Don't you deny it.

Ray: Come on Kevin. You got to believe me. I never ditched you

Kevin: How can you stand there and lie you know? I wouldn't trust you as far as I could throw you. You want that disk, then you just have to beat me.

(Kevin takes out his Beyblade in challenging Ray to a Beyblade battle)

Kevin: Whenever you're ready.

Adios Bladebreakers

Mariah: Hey Lee, last night I saw Ray's White Tiger leave his blade.

Lee: I know he finally got what was coming to him after he deserted us. Besides, he never was worthy of a bit beast like that and now it's payback time.

Tyson: You're not going to believe this Mister Dickinson. Ray up and deserted us.

Mister Dickenson: No! Are you serious?

Max: He left a note but it didn't say too much.

Tyson: Aaaarrgh! How could he do this to us? We are a team.

Mister Dickenson: Hmmm! Take it easy.

Kenny: All that said was leaving and it was signed Ray. That's it.

Mr. Dickenson: Well boys, Ray came to talk to me a little earlier this morning.

Max and Kenny: Huh?

Tyson: What did he say?

Mr. Dickenson: He told me to tell you that he was sorry, but he felt that without his big beast he wasn't worthy to be on the team any long.

Max, Kenny and Tyson: What!

Tyson: Did you try to stop him?

Mr. Dickenson: Settle down Tyson. You better watch your manners young man.

Tyson: Sorry!

Mr. Dickenson: I told Ray that he was a vital part of the Bladebreakers and that he should stay, but he wouldn't listen personally I think he needs to do a bit of soul-searching and we very much respect his decision even if we disagree with it. Now we've got a tournament to get ready for.

Crouching Lion, Hidden Tiger

(Bobby of Spin Shepards and Gary of White Tigers battle in the Beyblade tournament. Bobby knocks Gary's Beyblade)

Gary: Hey! What gives?

Bobby: You can't guess? I wrapped my Beyblade in thick coat of wool to absorb even the strongest attacks and send it back at you with lethal force. Don't you know you shouldn't mess with wolf and sheep's clothing?

Tyson: Amazing!

Kenny: Never thought that such a simple defense would be effective.

Max: This battle just got a lot better.

Gary: So, you think you can pull the wool over my eyes, do you?

Bobby: You said it.

Gary: Galzzly attack!

(Gary's Bit-Beast Galzzly emerges from his Beyblade)

Tyson: Yikes! Its huge!

Kai: I have to admit, I am impressed. Is it powerful as it looks Ray?

Ray: Let's just say I'm glad I'm not in Bobby's shoes.

Lee: Still think you stand a chance?

Bruno: Of course!

Lee: So, I guess it's time you learn how badly you've misjudged my power! You might want to pay close attention to this Ray.

Ray: The truth is that Lee and I go back a long way. We grew up together in a small mountain village. There was no TV or video games or anything like that. So, we devoted a lot of our spare time to Beyblade.

The Race is On

(Tyson and Ray notice that the route of their convoy, which was taking them to the Beyblade stadium, is blocked by a massive landfall)

Tyson: This is just great. There's no way we're gonna get to the tournament now.

Ray: We could be stuck here for days.

Tyson: So now what are we supposed to do? Sit here and wait? Man, we're gonna lose. I can't take this and all because I slept in.

Ray: Didn't I tell you to stop your belly-aching?

Tyson: What then?

Ray: We run!

Tyson: Are you nuts? We will never make it in time!

Ray: Hmm... if you got a better idea, I'd love to hear it. But for now, we run.

Tyson: Ugh... there is no way we could climb that mountain.

Ray: Are you too chicken?

Tyson: Yeah whatev. Lead the way tough guy and I'll be right behind you. Come on or maybe you're the one who's chicken.

Ray: Ok let's go! It shouldn't take us too long. It's about ten kilometres.

Tyson: What! About 10k!

Chucky: This kid is really good!

Max: Wow! My Beyblade is smokin!

Kenny: Max, now you understand why I stayed up half the night tweaking your Beyblade?

Dizzi: Hey, slow down there, cowboy. What's all this 'I' stuff? Are you forgetting who did all the work?

Kenny: Gee Dizzi, you know what I mean? Besides you and I are a team. Aren't we?

Dizzi: Yeah, sure Chief. But remember the next time you take all the credit I just may not be around when you power up.

Going for the Gold

Kenny: Remember guys, the White Tigers are not going to roll over and let us win. Ray can back me up on this one. And according to my latest stats on them, they haven't lost a match in the tournament. They're way better defensively and they hold the edge on us on offense. They're five times stronger than we are.

Max: Five times! That's scary.

Tyson: Come on Max. Don't sweat those are just stats. We can take them no problem.

Mr. Dickenson: Say Tyson, who's going to be first up to battle the mighty White Tigers?

Tyson: Max. He's just getting debriefed see.

Gary: Gary is tired of play and wants to end this little game.

Max: His Blade can really take a beating.

Kenny: I just scanned Gary's Beyblade power and its off the charts.

Tyson: Don't sweat the details, Kenny. The battle's only started. I'm sure Max will do fine.

Kenny: Oh, sure he's doing fine right now. But if this keeps up, he'll be smashed to smithereens and this thing's all my fault.

Max: My Blade. Ohh....You are not busted.

Gary: You put up a good fight kid.

Max: Oh thanks!

Gary: Come on let me give you a hand out in there.

Max: Err... Sure.

Brad Best: Now, this is what Beyblading is all about.

AJ Topper: You said it Brad.

My Enemy, My Friend

AJ Topper: Now let's check out Ray's competition. You gotta totally watch out for Mariah cos she's all sweet one second and all claws the next and that so goes double for bit-beast Galux.

Brad Best: You know Mariah may have the boys on your side, but Ray's certainly no slouch with the female fans.

Kai: Listen up. Ray is not a good choice to battle Mariah. This could be a big mistake guys.

Tyson: Yeah, why do you say that?

Kai: They share history together. So how can we be sure that Ray won't forget whose side he's on, when Mariah gazes into his eye?

Mr. Dickenson: (Giggles)

Mr. Dickenson: Young love makes you do crazy things sometimes. But you'll know Ray will give it his best right?

Tyson: Eh! Yes sir.

(Mariah beats Ray in the first round of their Beyblade battle)

Mariah: Ray! I want to win but not this way. What are you trying to prove by going so easy on me anyway?

Ray: I am not.

Mariah: Oh, give me a break Ray, would you please. I know what you're capable of. So at least make me work for it.

Ray: (Thoughts) Maybe she's right.

A Score To Settle

Lee: Listen up Tyson. The only thing you'll be kicking is yourself. My bit-beast beast has bite and he's ready to sink his fangs into yours.

(Preparations began for the final tiebreaking match between the Bladebreakers and the White Tigers)

DJ Jazzman: Will representatives from each team please approach the dish.

(Tyson prepares to head to the Beystadium)

Ray: Tyson! Wait.

Tyson: Huh! Yeah.

Ray: Tyson. I want to take on Lee.

Max: Yeah, seriously?

Kenny: But Tyson's got momentum. Dizzi's data suggests...

(Ray closes Dizzi)

Ray: Ignore the data Chief.

Ray: Nice job showing off.

Lee: Ray, I'm just showing you the moves you could have learned.

Ray: Really?

Lee: But you deserted your friends and your family to follow another path. the least I can do for you old friend is to make sure you go home a loser.

Lee: The pursuit of knowledge is a quest worth continuing.

A Star is Born

Tyson: (Sees Kenny) Hey chief, hahaa... oh, my Beyblade, I completely forgot about it.

Kenny: For your information, you dropped it in the dirt. If I hadn't picked it up you probably never find it. I can't believe how careless you are Tyson. Do you realize there isn't another Beyblade like this in the world? Maybe you don't even care.

Tyson: Yeah, sure of course I care about it.

Kenny: Doesn't seem like it. If you ask me ever since the tournament, I think it's made your head swell up and I don't like it.