S4 · E05Beyblade: Shogun Steel

The Strength of a Bond

Japan
English
Episode
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Zyro and Shinobu visit the WBBA to learn about Synchrome, and Shinobu briefly withdraws upon learning Gingka gave Zyro his Bey. New fire blader Ren Kurenai copies Zyro's special move to win her own matches, prompting Zyro to challenge and beat her. Zyro and Shinobu then form their own Synchrome, Salamander Ifrit, to defeat Eight and Kite's Orochi Leviathan in a rematch.

What happens

  • Zyro and Shinobu learn about Synchrome from Madoka and Tsubasa at WBBA headquarters
  • Shinobu briefly leaves the group upon learning Gingka gave Zyro his Samurai Ifrit
  • New fire blader Ren Kurenai appears, using her own version of Zyro's special move
  • Zyro challenges and defeats Ren Kurenai
  • Zyro and Shinobu combine their Beys into a new Synchrome, Salamander Ifrit
  • Zyro and Shinobu defeat Eight and Kite's Orochi Leviathan in a rematch
  • Ren becomes interested in joining Zyro's group

Battles

  • Shinobu Hiryuin (Ninja Salamander SW145SD) vs Beypark bladers — Shinobu wins
  • Ren Kurenai (Thief Phoenix E230GCF) vs Beypark bladers — Ren wins
  • Zyro Kurogane (Samurai Ifrit W145CF) vs Ren Kurenai (Thief Phoenix E230GCF) — Zyro wins
  • Zyro & Shinobu (Salamander Ifrit W145CF) vs Kite Unabara (Orochi Leviathan 160SB) — Zyro and Shinobu win

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Claims We Could Not Check

  • This episode's title is similar to one from the Metal Fury/4D era.
  • Shinobu is shown to be a major fan of Tsubasa Otori.
  • This episode marks the first time a Shogun Steel special move receives an upgrade, with Burning Uppercut becoming Super Burning Uppercut.