A lot of this episode was just preparation for the final match against Luis, working on new techniques and trying to get strategies under way so as to stand the best possible chance against this evil Labubu. Nonetheless, once we finally start the match, it ends up going a little bit less ideal than planned for one party, and the other party probably is going to have to reassess their options and think how to best approach the situation. The new trick/technique that Valt's planning - I'm not a massive fan of it, I don't understand the specific benefits of it, and I think it'd be extremely risky to use it against Luis. Of course he's going to - that's why he was practicing it - but it doesn't seem like an intellectually good idea to do it, if you know what I mean, especially because it's very under-rehearsed so it'll kind of come down to luck. Still, final episode and conclusion next episode, which should be an interesting match to watch fully play out. Edit: after realising what exactly the point of his new technique was (which is essentially just to strengthen the base skills and fundamentals), I'm not that skeptical/mad about it because it's not going to be a thing he uses in battle probably. Still, I'm keeping that part in the review because I don't feel like it was made super, super clear what we were doing and we spent a while doing it anyway - or maybe I simply zoned out for a second when they explained it.

Episode Context

The penultimate episode of Beyblade Burst delivers exactly what fifty episodes of buildup have been pointing toward: Valt Aoi standing across from the seemingly unbeatable Lui Shirosagi with everything on the line. The tone is electric and unapologetically high-stakes, leaning hard into the sports anime tradition of the ultimate underdog moment. Expect the episode to balance intense Beyblade battle sequences with emotional beats centered on friendship, family support, and Valt's personal evolution as a blader. The pacing runs hot throughout, refusing to let up as the National Tournament finals take center stage. Themes of perseverance and camaraderie drive every scene, with Valt's journey from enthusiastic rookie to championship contender crystallized in this decisive confrontation. This is a payoff episode through and through, pure competitive energy with genuine heart behind it.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateMar 20, 2017

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