Battle B-Daman facts for kids
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Cover of the first volume of Battle B-Daman
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Quick facts for kids B-伝説! バトルビーダマン(Bī-Densetsu! Batoru Bīdaman) |
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| Genre | Adventure, comedy, sports |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Eiji Inuki |
| Published by | Shogakukan |
| Demographic | Children, Shōnen |
| Magazine | CoroCoro Comic |
| Original run | April 2002 – November 2005 |
| Volumes | 8 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Mitsuo Hashimoto |
| Produced by | Shunji Aoki, Shinichi Ikeda, Mamiko Aoki |
| Written by | Hiroyuki Kawasaki |
| Music by | Takashi Fukigami |
| Studio | Nippon Animation |
| Licensed by | Hasbro |
| Network | TV Tokyo |
| English network | |
| Original run | January 5, 2004 – December 27, 2004 |
| Episodes | 52 |
| Anime television series | |
| Battle B-Daman: Fire Spirits! | |
| Directed by | Mitsuo Hashimoto |
| Produced by | Shunji Aoki, Shinichi Ikeda, Mamiko Aoki |
| Written by | Katsumi Hasegawa |
| Music by | Makihiko Araki |
| Studio | Nippon Animedia |
| Licensed by | Hasbro |
| Network | TV Tokyo |
| English network | |
| Original run | January 10, 2005 – December 26, 2005 |
| Episodes | 51 |
Battle B-Daman (Japanese: B-伝説! バトルビーダマン, Hepburn: Bī-Densetsu! Batoru Bīdaman, "B-Legend! Battle B-Daman") is a cool Japanese manga (comic book series) and anime (cartoon show) about a game called B-Daman. It was created by Eiji Inuki. The manga was published from 2002 to 2005. The anime first aired in Japan in January 2004 and came to the United States in April 2005.
The show is based on a fun game similar to marbles, but with special toy launchers called B-Daman. These toys shoot small plastic balls, called B-DaBalls. Battle B-Daman was the first show in the B-Daman series to be dubbed into English. The toys were first made by Takara and later by Hasbro for release in the United States.
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What is B-Daman?
B-Daman are special toys that look like characters or creatures. They have a core that holds a B-DaBall, and you press a trigger to launch the ball. Different B-Daman have unique powers, like shooting faster, stronger, or with more control.
How Do You Play Battle B-Daman?
In the world of Battle B-Daman, players compete in many exciting games using their B-Daman. Here are some of the popular ways they play:
- Six Wall: Players shoot B-DaBalls to knock down numbered boxes. Each box gives points or drops a special item.
- Trap Shooting: This game involves shooting targets while navigating a tricky obstacle course with lakes, walls, and poles.
- Lion Stage: A fast-paced game where players shoot B-DaBalls into a goal zone. Two spinning fences make it harder to score.
- Phoenix Stage: Players aim to knock down targets hidden behind spinning fences. This game needs strong shots.
- Shield Stage: This game tests a player's control. The stage is divided by fences, and players must hit targets in each section.
- Dragon Stage: A zigzag course where players score points by landing B-DaBalls in their opponent's area. It's all about balance and speed.
- Sword Stage: A direct hit battle where players shoot at each other's B-Daman.
- Head-to-Head Ultimate Strike: Players shoot at rows of pins. The goal is to knock down all your opponent's pins first.
- Super Ultimate Strike: Players shoot at moving targets at the end of a table. Different obstacles like barricades or spinners test accuracy, power, or rapid fire.
- Cannonball: A game where players launch five powerful shots to push a giant pin as far as possible.
- Power Alley: Players shoot at a target to score points. The stronger the shot, the more points they get. In tournaments, points help players climb a tall tower.
- DHB (Direct Hit Battle): This is the most common game. Players try to hit a button on their opponent's B-Daman to win.
New games were added in the second season:
- Mecha B-DaBattle Race: Players ride hoverboards through an obstacle course and shoot a target at the end to win a prize.
- Target Road: An obstacle course where players must shoot down all targets within a time limit.
- Knock Down Block: Players knock down square blocks arranged in a pyramid to make the top pyramid fall into a circle.
- Target Battle: A simpler version of Super Ultimate Strike without obstacles.
- Battle Royal Hockey: Five players shoot a puck into slots on their opponents' sides to defeat them.
- Spider Match: A unique battle where players stand on a hanging arena made of ropes, like a spider web.
The Story of Battle B-Daman
The story of Battle B-Daman follows a young hero named Yamato Delgado and his friends.
Season 1: Fighting the Shadow Alliance
The first season introduces Yamato Delgado, an 11-year-old boy who was raised by cats. He finds a legendary B-Daman called Cobalt Blade. Yamato and his friends use their B-Daman skills to fight against the evil Shadow Alliance. This group wants to take over the B-Da World, a place where humans, talking animals, and robots live together.
Yamato joins the Winners Tournament, organized by the IBA (International B-Daman Association), hoping to become the B-Da Champion. But he constantly has to battle members of the Shadow Alliance who try to stop him. His B-Daman, Cobalt Blade, gets damaged but is rebuilt as Cobalt Saber, which uses a new system called the Blaster Core.
Season 2: Fire Spirits!
After the Shadow Alliance is defeated, Yamato goes on a new adventure. He searches for special B-DaBalls called Strike Shots, which come from shooting stars. He meets a mysterious player named Haja and gets his own Strike Shot, the Drive Shot.
Yamato then meets Gunnos, a new B-Da Player, who also gets a Strike Shot. They both join the Winners Tournament again, along with Yamato's old friends and rivals. However, a new danger threatens the B-Da World, and they must work together to face it.
Who are the Characters?
The world of Battle B-Daman is full of interesting characters, both good and bad.
Main Heroes
- Yamato Delgado: The main hero, an 11-year-old boy who was raised by cats. He uses the powerful Cobalt Blade, which later becomes Cobalt Saber and then Cobalt Blaster. His special move is the Cobalt Power Blast.
- Grey Michael Vincent: Yamato's tough 12-year-old friend. He uses Chrome Zephyr, which gets upgraded several times. He was once part of the Shadow Alliance to save his sister.
- Bull Borgnine: An 11-year-old with three personalities: calm, confident, and wild. He starts with Helio Breaker but later becomes a B-Daman mechanic, creating new B-Daman like Helio Berserker.
- Terry McScotty: Yamato's 10-year-old friend with a Scottish accent. He uses Wing Ninja, which is later upgraded. He finds a special Random Shot in Season 2.
- Mie Delgado: Yamato's kind foster mother, who runs a cafe. She adopted Yamato when he was five.
- Liena Grace Vincent: Grey's sister. She was captured by the Shadow Alliance and forced to fight. She uses Garnet Wind, a B-Daman that can shoot rapidly.
- Armada: Yamato's giant cat mentor and a legendary B-Daman master. He invented the Zero system, which all B-Daman are based on.
- B-DaMage: The narrator of the series, who explains the world and rules of B-Daman with her three cats, the Meowmigos.
Shadow Alliance Villains
The Shadow Alliance is the main enemy group in Season 1. They want to take over the B-Da World.
- Marda B.: The main villain of Season 1. He was once the greatest B-DaPlayer but was turned into an evil spirit. He controls the Shadow Alliance.
- Ababa: An evil cat who works for Marda B. He can brainwash people and was the leader of the original Shadow Alliance.
- Enjyu: A talented B-Daman player who joined the Shadow Alliance after a bad experience in a tournament. He uses Lightning Kahn, a powerful B-Daman. He later becomes a friend to Yamato.
- Wen Yong Fa: The older of the Yong Fa brothers. He joined the Shadow Alliance to become stronger but later helps Yamato. He uses Bakuso, which is upgraded several times.
- Li Yong Fa: Wen's younger brother. He also joined the Shadow Alliance but later helps Yamato. He uses Rekuso, which is also upgraded.
Super Five Field Guardians
This group comes from Neon City and are powerful B-Daman players.
- Cain McDonnell: The leader of the Super Five. He tricked Yamato to try and destroy Cobalt Blade. He later joins the Neo Shadow Alliance.
- Assado: A member of the Super Five who uses Accel Leon. He later helps Yamato fight against the Neo Shadow Alliance.
- Joe: Another member of the Super Five and a friend to Terry. He uses Samurai Phoenix.
- Sly: A calm and cool member of the Super Five who uses Shield Giga.
- Joshua: A member of the Super Five and Cain's butler. He uses Dragogale.
Fire Spirits Characters (Season 2)
- Gunnos: A hotheaded but skilled rookie B-DaPlayer who joins Yamato in Season 2. He uses Gun Breaker and later Break Ogre.
- Akyulus: A mysterious boy who is the last survivor of a clan with a secret B-Daman move. He uses Revolver Hades. He can create Strike Shots but it costs him energy.
- Shin: A talking wolf who travels with Akyulus and often speaks for him.
- Haja/Scorpious: A scorpion-haired B-DaPlayer who is obsessed with winning tournaments. He takes Terry's Random Shot and later works for the main villain of Season 2, Beadeus. He uses Gale Scorpion.
Other Media
A video game based on Battle B-Daman was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
