Captain Arrow

Biography

Captain Arrow is a self-styled 'Blader of Justice' working for the antagonist organization DNA in Beyblade: Shogun Steel, despite the contradiction that implies. A Best Eight qualifier for Neo Battle Bladers, he loses his quarter-final to Sakyo Kurayami after Sakyo's Ronin Dragoon knocks out his Archer Wyvern in a single hit, undercutting the confidence of his two Special Moves. He later loses again training against Kira Hayama, and is eventually knocked unconscious alongside fellow DNA members Genjuro and Spike when they try to stop Kira from abandoning the organization.

Captain Arrow bares sharp teeth reminiscent of Genjuro's, under a mass of long, spiky blue hair that covers the top of his head. A grey mask, cut with even holes for his yellow eyes, hides his eyes and nose behind a menacing, masquerade-like front, above a light complexion and a permanent smirk. He wears a brown dog-chain around his neck and a black, gangster-styled cloth that forms part of a red "shirt" baring his midriff and abs, held up by a gold chain running to his trousers. White buttons dot the red-and-black top, and he finishes the look with brown fingerless gloves, tight black jeans and oversized light-grey boots.

Captain Arrow styles himself a "Blader of Justice," an odd claim given he works for DNA. His menacing look masks a lighter, more confident personality — he faces opponents with real self-assurance. He also insists he ranks among DNA's best, a boast that sits oddly against how easily Sakyo Kurayami beat him, suggesting a blader whose pride outruns his ability.

Team

DNA

Beyblades

Archer Wyvern 145WB

First appearance

Beyblade: Shogun Steel

Japanese name

キャプテン・アロー

Romaji

Kyaputen Arō

Occupation

BTF Member (currently) / DNA Member (formerly)

Gender

Male

First anime appearance

Decided! The Best Eight

Voice (English)

Mike Nahrgang

1. 1 Archer Wyvern 145WB

• Works for the antagonist group DNA while calling himself a "Blader of Justice."
• Uses the Beyblade Archer Wyvern 145WB, whose design pays homage to Tyson Granger's Dragoon.
• Loses his Best Eight quarter-final to Sakyo Kurayami's Ronin Dragoon in a single decisive hit.
• Trains with and loses to Kira Hayama at DNA headquarters.
• Knocked unconscious alongside Genjuro and Spike while trying to stop Kira from leaving DNA.
• Claims to be one of DNA's best despite an on-screen win percentage of 0%.

• vs Tournament Bladers in ZG030 — Win
• vs Sakyo Kurayami in ZG032 — Lose
• vs Kira Hayama in ZG033 — Lose
• vs Kira Hayama (tag with Spike and Genjuro) in ZG036 — Lose
• vs Beypark Bladers (tag with DNA bladers) in ZG039 — Win
• vs Shinobu Hiryūin (tag with Spike) in ZG040 — Lose
• vs Sakyo Kurayami and Takanosuke Shishiya (tag with Spike and DNA Bladers) in ZG042 — Lose

From our own episode records — the cast, Beyblade and debut lists we compiled show the name here.

• Beyblade: Shogun Steel episode 15: The Best 8 Decided! 2012-10-21
• Beyblade: Shogun Steel episode 16: Get Pumped for the Finals! 2012-11-04
• Beyblade: Shogun Steel episode 17: A Fated Showdown Between Rivals 2012-11-17
• Beyblade: Shogun Steel episode 18: The Ultimate Emperor of Destruction: Bahamoote 2012-12-02
• Beyblade: Shogun Steel episode 20: A New Fight 2013-11-23
• Beyblade: Shogun Steel episode 21: The Legend and the Evil Combine 2013-11-30
• Beyblade: Shogun Steel episode 22: Doji's Stronghold 2013-12-07
• Beyblade: Shogun Steel episode 23: Entering the Trap 2014-01-04
• Beyblade: Shogun Steel episode 25: The All-Out Mid-Air Battle! 2014-01-18
• Beyblade: Shogun Steel episode 26: The Bridge to the Future 2014-01-25