Common Sense Media Review
By Fernanda Camargo
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Toy battle series heavy on marketing; some good messages.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 7+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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Beyblade X
What's the Story?
BEYBLADE X starts with Robin Kamazi and his teammates set on becoming pro bladers in the city of X. But after a rookie crusher beats them, the team falls apart. Robin's determination leads him to find unlikely allies in Blader X and Multi Nana-iro, a former pro player and a popular influencer. Together, they rely on each other's strengths to balance discipline and fun as they work to rebuild the team and climb the rankings to achieve their goal of becoming champions of the X.
Is It Any Good?
Often this show feels like a long advertisement for spin-top toys. A lot of screen time in Beyblade X is dedicated to explaining and demonstrating the use of Beyblades in battles, presenting their different features, and even positioning the toy as an activity for sunny and rainy days. Still, there are some positive messages about training, strategizing, and not giving up that are likely to resonate with the target group.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the implicit marketing in Beyblade X. The show revolves around a competition of spinning-top toys that are available to purchase. Why do you think the company is making this show?
Think of all the products you see when you watch the different characters battle. Do you think that influences your desire to own more Beyblades?
Notice how most of the characters in the show are boys. Why do you think that is? How would that relate to traditional gender stereotypes?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 15, 2024
- Cast : Caleb Yen , A.J. Beckles , Anairis Quinones
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 17, 2024
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