Kyoya faces Ryuga in the semifinal, determined to defeat him before challenging Gingka for the title. Refusing to rely on L-Drago's power-stealing ability, Ryuga accepts a straight fight, and the two Beys clash with escalating special moves. Just as Kyoya seems to gain the edge, L-Drago's beast spirit possesses Ryuga, turning the tide and defeating Kyoya.

What happens

• Kyoya and Ryuga meet in the Battle Bladers semifinal.
• Kyoya challenges Ryuga to fight without absorbing his opponent's power.
• The battle escalates into a series of matched special-move exchanges.
• L-Drago's dragon spirit emerges and possesses Ryuga mid-battle.
• Ryuga, now transformed, defeats Kyoya, ending his run in the tournament.

Battles

• Kyoya vs Ryuga — Ryuga wins

First appearances

Special move: King Lion Furious Blast ShotSpecial move: Dragon Emperor Soaring Destruction

Attributed, not verified by us

Claims We Could Not Check

• Kyoya appears to be visually impaled by L-Drago in his defeat.
• Had L-Drago's spirit not taken over Ryuga, Kyoya likely would have won the fight.