Beyblade

This episode sports a new drawing style and new battle animations.

At this point, the show is renamed "Beyblade VForce."

Beyblade Anthem in this Episode: "Swing Low, Let It Rip"

Original Japanese Title: "A New Rival"

Beyblade Top Debut(s): Dragoon Victory & Flash Leopard.

Character Debut(s): Hilary & Ozuma (Mr. X).

This is the first appearance of the Beyblade Battle Analyzer, a piece of equipment which may turn up again later in the series. (Don't know that for sure, but it's highly likely.)

In Japan, Beyblade VForce was known as "Beyblade 2002."

This episode originally aired as part of an ABC Family marathon.

YTV airdate: May 16, 2003.