List of Bakugan Battle Brawlers episodes
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is a 2007 Japanese action adventure anime
television series based on the a strategic game called Bakugan developed by Sega Toys
and Spin Master
. The series was produced by TMS Entertainment and Japan Vistec under the direction of Mitsuo Hashimoto
. The story centers on the lives of creatures called Bakugan and the battle brawlers who possess them.
The series first premiered in Japan on TV Tokyo
on April 5, 2007 and was rebroadcast six days later on BS Japan. Nelvana Enterprises produced an English version which aired on the Canadian television network Teletoon
in July 2007. Cartoon Network, an American television station also premiered the series on February 24, 2008. The series was followed by a sequel, Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia, in 2009.
Four pieces of theme music
are used for the series; two opening themes by Psychic Lover
and two closing themes. The opening theme for the first thirty episodes is ; and the last twenty-one episodes is . The closing theme for the first twenty-six episodes is "Air Drive" by Elephant Girl; and the last twenty-five episodes is by Za Bon.
Thirteen DVD compilations of four episodes each were released by SEGA
in Japan. The first compilation was released on July 25, 2007 with the thirteenth compilation released on July 25, 2008. In North America, eight DVD compilations were released by Warner Home Video
. Volumes 1 and 6 contained 5 episodes each, volumes 2 through 5 each had 4 episodes, and the seventh and eighth volumes, titled Chapter 1 and 2, each had 13 episodes. The first compilation was released on August 26, 2008 with the eighth compilation released on July 6, 2010.
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
television series based on the a strategic game called Bakugan developed by Sega Toys
Sega
, usually styled as SEGA, is a multinational video game software developer and an arcade software and hardware development company headquartered in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan, with various offices around the world...
and Spin Master
Spin Master
Spin Master is a children's entertainment company based in Toronto, Canada.- Entertainment :In 2008, Spin Master Ltd. partnered with Cartoon Network Enterprises to create "multi-category consumer products programs for Spin Master's portfolio of brands." The company employs over 700 people in...
. The series was produced by TMS Entertainment and Japan Vistec under the direction of Mitsuo Hashimoto
Mitsuo Hashimoto (director)
is a Japanese storyboard artist and director of television, OVA, and film anime. He previously worked under 橋本 光夫 , but changed as someone else was using that name. While he was under contract with Toei Animation, he also did work for other companies under the name .Hashimoto is known for his work...
. The story centers on the lives of creatures called Bakugan and the battle brawlers who possess them.
The series first premiered in Japan on TV Tokyo
TV Tokyo
is a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime...
on April 5, 2007 and was rebroadcast six days later on BS Japan. Nelvana Enterprises produced an English version which aired on the Canadian television network Teletoon
Télétoon (Canadian TV channel)
Télétoon is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel that specializes in animation programming. Télétoon is owned by Teletoon Canada Inc; a 50/50 partnership between Astral Media and Corus Entertainment...
in July 2007. Cartoon Network, an American television station also premiered the series on February 24, 2008. The series was followed by a sequel, Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia, in 2009.
Four pieces of theme music
Theme music
Theme music is a piece that is often written specifically for a radio program, television program, video game or movie, and usually played during the title sequence and/or end credits...
are used for the series; two opening themes by Psychic Lover
Psychic Lover
is a pop-rock band consisting of vocalist and guitarist . Originally consisting of six members, YOFFY and IMAJO are the only two who remained for their rise to fame. Much of their work has been featured as opening and closing themes of Japanese television series and Anime...
and two closing themes. The opening theme for the first thirty episodes is ; and the last twenty-one episodes is . The closing theme for the first twenty-six episodes is "Air Drive" by Elephant Girl; and the last twenty-five episodes is by Za Bon.
Thirteen DVD compilations of four episodes each were released by SEGA
Sega
, usually styled as SEGA, is a multinational video game software developer and an arcade software and hardware development company headquartered in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan, with various offices around the world...
in Japan. The first compilation was released on July 25, 2007 with the thirteenth compilation released on July 25, 2008. In North America, eight DVD compilations were released by Warner Home Video
Warner Home Video
Warner Home Video is the home video unit of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., itself part of Time Warner. It was founded in 1978 as WCI Home Video . The company launched in the United States with twenty films on VHS and Betamax videocassettes in late 1979...
. Volumes 1 and 6 contained 5 episodes each, volumes 2 through 5 each had 4 episodes, and the seventh and eighth volumes, titled Chapter 1 and 2, each had 13 episodes. The first compilation was released on August 26, 2008 with the eighth compilation released on July 6, 2010.
Episode list
| # | English Title Japanese title |
Japanese air date | English air date |
|---|---|---|---|
See also
- List of Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia episodes
- List of Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders episodes