Are Beyblades in the Anime Made of Metal? The Sparks Don’t Lie

Picture this: you’re eight years old, watching Gingka’s Pegasus slam into Ryuga’s L-Drago. Sparks fly everywhere. The clash sounds like two swords meeting in battle. Your plastic Beyblade sitting next to you suddenly feels … inadequate.

So what’s the deal? Are anime Beyblades actually made of metal, or is this just cartoon magic?

The short answer: it’s complicated. The long answer involves meteorites, creative liberties, and why your childhood instincts about metal were absolutely right.

The Plastic Generation’s Metal Fantasy

Back in the original Bakuten Shoot Beyblade days, the spinning tops were officially plastic. But watch any battle scene and tell me those things sound plastic. Go ahead, I’ll wait.

Every collision produces metallic sparks that would make a blacksmith jealous. The locking mechanisms click with that satisfying tang of metal parts snapping together. When Dragoon’s attack ring shifts into place, it doesn’t sound like your Happy Meal toy – it sounds like a weapon being armed.

The animators knew something we didn’t consciously realize yet: plastic battles look boring. Real talk – watching two colorful pieces of molded polyethylene bump into each other doesn’t exactly scream “epic showdown.” So they cheated. They gave us the visual and auditory experience of metal while keeping the toys safe and affordable.

Smart move, honestly. But it left an entire generation of us wondering why our real Beyblades felt so… light.

Technically, Kenny works with metals and alloys to craft the Beys. The sounds and sparks during Bakuten Shoot battles in the anime is metallic. The way they break is also not plastic-y, but metallic with sharp clangs. So, yes, the Beys in the original Bakuten Shoot anime, VForce, and G-Revolution were made of metal!

Metal Fight’s Star-Powered Solution

Then came Metal Fight Beyblade, and suddenly everything made sense. The creators didn’t just acknowledge the metal question – they went full science fiction with it.

Enter “star matter.” According to MFB lore, Clear Wheels aren’t just plastic anymore. They’re crafted from actual meteorite fragments containing cosmic particles. L-Drago Beyblade isn’t spinning on regular bearings – it’s powered by literal pieces of fallen stars.

This wasn’t just creative writing. It was the anime saying, “You want metal? We’ll give you space metal.”

The star matter concept explained everything. Why could these Beyblades create massive explosions? Star particles. Why could they defy gravity and physics? Cosmic energy. Why did battles feel so much more intense than plastic generation? Because now the story matched what our eyes were seeing.

Also, Takara wanted to truly introduce metal. Metal is just better, let’s face it. And that’s why we had wheels in MFB, the largest contact point between MFB Beys (which used to be plastic attack rings designed with dangerous protrusions), made in metal.

Not technically metal though. It is a zinc-based alloy called Zamak3. In our full-metal Beys, such as full-metal Lightning L-Drago, full-metal Earth Eagle, Hades Kerbecs, etc., we use brass. Brass is also an alloy that is notably stronger and more durable than Zamak3. But the best part? Our parts are electroplated. Zamak3 wheels will tarnish and oxidize over time. Electroplated parts will never lose their luster and finish.

Check out our full-metal metal fight Beyblades below!

Why Your Instincts Were Right About Metal

Here’s what the anime creators understood intuitively: metal changes everything.

I’ve held thousands of Beyblades over the years. Plastic ones spin fast, sure. But they feel like toys. The moment you pick up a solid metal Beyblade, something clicks. The weight sits differently in your palm. The momentum builds differently when it spins. When it hits another Beyblade, the impact reverberates through your hand.

It’s not just about durability, though metal Beyblades absolutely demolish plastic ones in that department. It’s about presence. A metal beyblade commands respect in a way plastic never could.

The Real-World Metal Revolution

This is where things get interesting for us in 2025. While anime fans spent decades wondering about fictional metallurgy, some of us decided to just make it real.

At SpiralForge, we asked a simple question: What if we actually built what the anime showed us? Not “inspired by” or “themed like” – actually made a Beyblade in metal that matched the anime’s vision.

Our Full Metal Lightning L-Drago Beyblade isn’t just a custom Beyblade – it’s what Ryuga would actually wield if he existed. Every detail matches the original design, but now it’s forged from calibrated alloy instead of plastic dreams.

The difference is staggering. When you buy metal Beyblade from us, you’re not getting a toy that pretends to be powerful. You’re getting 100+ grams of precision-engineered battle machine that sounds exactly like the anime when it locks together.

Why Metal Matters More Than You Think

Every time someone asks whether to buy a plastic or metal version, I tell them this: pick up both and launch them. Feel the difference. Hear the difference.

Plastic spins and stops. Metal spins and dominates.

The momentum carries differently. The impacts hit harder. The sound – that beautiful metallic ring – finally matches what you remember from the anime. It’s not about showing off (though the weight definitely impresses people). It’s about getting the authentic battle experience you’ve been chasing since childhood.

SpiralForge: Metal is the New Meta

Unlike the anime’s star matter, real-world battles demand materials that can handle the impact. That’s why metal Beyblades have become the community’s ultimate choice. Whether you’re a competitive player or a collector, nothing beats the power of a high quality Beyblade forged in metal.

When you’re ready to take your battles beyond anime imagination, you can buy metal Beyblades directly from us — crafted for strength, built for collectors, and designed for victory.

Takeaway

Are anime Beyblades made of metal? In spirit, absolutely. The creators always envisioned them as metallic powerhouses, whether through dramatic sound design or fictional star matter.

The real question is: why settle for the compromise when you can have the real thing?

Our Lightning L-Drago proves that anime-accurate metal construction isn’t just possible – it’s superior in every way that matters. Heavier, stronger, more durable, and built for the kind of battles that actually feel epic.

The sparks were always real in our imaginations. Now they can be real in your stadium too.