Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin

2008·Show
50Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb–Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Games and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

Bashin is a grade 6 student who loves trading card games. The globally popular card game Battle Spirits is all the rage. Through some strange circumstances, Bashin acquires a Pyroxene which gives Bashin the ability to become a Card Battler. He can summon the monster Spirits depicted on the cards so they can fight each other. Bashin learns that the legendary X Rare Card actually exists, and he engages in fierce card battles with other rivals to get the X Rare Card.
Card Battle AnimeShonen AdventureGaming ThemeAction-PackedComing-of-Age StoryFantasy ElementsPop Culture ReferencesFriendship and RivalryMonster Summoning

Crew

Produced by:
Kenichi Kawamoto, Furusawa Fumikuni
Composed by:
Kow Otani

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin rated?

TV-PGViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 50 episodes.

When did Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin air?

It ran from 2008 to 2009 and has ended.

What language is Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin use?

Evil LaughCollectible Card GameClub PresidentPersonality PowersAffably EvilMemento MacGuffinRoad-Sign ReversalOblivious Younger SiblingDisc-One Final BossFace–Heel TurnChristmas EpisodeTraining from Helland 170 more

TV Tropes lists 182 storytelling tropes for Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin, including Evil Laugh, Collectible Card Game, Club President.

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