Beyblade Burst - Episode 01

"Let's Go! Valtryek!" (行こうぜ!相棒(ヴァルキリー)!!, Ikō ze! Aibō (Varukirī)!!) is the first episode of Beyblade Burst, the first season of the Beyblade Burst anime. It first aired in Japan on April 4th, 2016, in Canada on September 10th, 2016, in Australia on December 5th, 2016 and in the United States on December 19th, 2016.

Plot
Valt, who loves Beyblade, is invited to compete in a Beyblade tournament by his close friend Shu. In the first match of the local tournament, is it possible for Valt to win?

Major Events

 * The main character, Valt Aoi, is introduced.
 * Shu Kurenai is revealed to be a high-ranking Blader.
 * A new local tournament begins, with Valt, Shu, Rantaro Kiyama, Ken Midori, Daigo Kurogami, Hoji Konda, Orochi Ginba and Wakiya Murasaki all entering as participants.
 * Valt defeats Rantaro in the first round of the local tournament, allowing him to advance to the next round.

Characters

 * Valt Aoi (Debut)
 * Shu Kurenai (Debut)
 * Rantaro Kiyama (Debut)
 * Ken Midori (Debut)
 * Daigo Kurogami (Debut)
 * Wakiya Murasaki (Debut)
 * Orochi Ginba (Debut)
 * Chiharu Aoi (Debut)
 * Toko Aoi (Debut)
 * Nika Aoi (Debut)
 * Hoji Konda (Debut)
 * Principal Shinoda (Debut)
 * Ichiro Kakitani (Debut)
 * Keita Nakagawa (Debut)
 * Momoko Ogi (Debut)
 * Hiroshi Oi (Debut)
 * Shin Komazaki (Debut)
 * Hanami (Debut)
 * Valtryek (Debut)

Beyblades

 * Victory Valtryek Boost Variable (Valt's; Debut)
 * Storm Spryzen Knuckle Unite (Shu's; Debut)
 * King Kerbeus Gravity Revolve (Unknown Blader's)
 * Raging Roktavor Gravity Revolve (Rantaro's; Debut)
 * King Kerbeus Gravity Revolve (Unknown Blader's)

Featured Battles
Valt Aoi (Victory Valtryek Boost Variable) vs. Rantaro Kiyama (Raging Roktavor Gravity Revolve) - Rantaro and Roktavor (2 pts; Win)


 * Round 1: Rantaro and Roktavor (Ring-Out Finish; 1 pt)


 * Round 2: Rantaro and Roktavor (Ring-Out Finish; 1 pt)

Shu Kurenai (Storm Spryzen Knuckle Unite) vs. Unknown Blader (King Kerbeus Gravity Revolve) - Shu and Spryzen (1 pt; Win)


 * Round 1: Shu and Spryzen (Ring-Out Finish; 1 pt)

Valt Aoi (Victory Valtryek Boost Variable) vs. Rantaro Kiyama (Raging Roktavor Gravity Revolve) - District Tournament First Round - Valt and Valtryek (2 pts; Win)


 * Round 1: Rantaro and Roktavor (Survivor Finish; 1 pt)


 * Round 2: Valt and Valtryek (Burst Finish; 2 pts)

Special Moves Used

 * Roktavor Zone (Raging Roktavor Gravity Revolve) (debut)
 * Rush Launch (Victory Valtryek Boost Variable) (debut)

Trivia

 * This episode shares its title with the first chapter of the Burst manga.
 * This episode, along with the series, introduces the concept of Burst Finishes.