The Star Battle grand final's second set pits Robin against Lantz, who taunts him by admitting he threw their earlier match, but Robin refuses to be intimidated. With help from Multi and Meiko customizing Reaper Incendio, Robin battles Lantz to a hard-fought draw, and a flashback into Lantz's own turbulent recruitment into the Shiroboshi School helps him accept the outcome.

What happens

• Multi and Meiko customize Robin's Reaper Incendio with parts from Arc Wizard and Scale Shark before the match.
• Robin and Lantz battle to a draw in the grand final's second match.
• A flashback shows Omega recruiting Lantz into the Shiroboshi School after he lost a fight by dropping his guard.
• Lantz comes to accept his draw with Robin after recognizing his own past reflected in Persona's bond.

Battles

• Persona vs. Zodiac — battle continues in the next episode

First appearances

Beyblade: Reaper Incendio R 4-50K

Attributed, not verified by us

Claims We Could Not Check

• Adapts manga Chapters 25-26.
• The manga has both Reaper Incendio and Dark Perseus damaged at the match's end, forcing Omega to call the draw, while the anime shows no damage.
• The Lantz recruitment flashback is anime-original material.