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The moment Kyouya is shown as not any blader:

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THE PARALLELS

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Hello! Have you ever noticed the parallels between Kenta saving Benkei in Episode 9 and Ginga saving Kenta in Episode 1?

Hello!

More than a parallel, it's (for me) the highlight of Kenta's evolution between the episode 1 and 9.

He and Benkei (who are mirrors in the first episodes) are characterized by an impressive growth in the first arc of Beyblade Metal Fusion.

About Ginga saving Kenta (episode 1)

This scene has for purpose to introduce the hero of the show. Kenta is a normal kid, with a passion for Beyblade, a couple of friends and big dreams. He's easy to identify with for viewers, or at least to watch fondly (contrary to Ginga, at this point, who keeps his distances with the other characters as well as the audience).

Kenta is attacked by the Face Hunters on his way home. He's forced to accept their challenge, knowing he'll lose, and is afraid the whole time (which is normal, one little kid cornered and mocked by a bunch of teenagers is bound to be afraid).

Kenta is good at Beyblade, since he won a tournament (as small as it is), but not strong enough to defend himself.

Ginga is a whole different category as a blader. He defeats easily Benkei and five Face Hunters, who are said to terrify the whole city. Him saving Kenta is followed by a victory even more impressive: the one against 100 Face Hunters.

About Kenta saving Benkei (episode 9)

Kenta does swoop in to save Benkei, as Ginga did for him. It not only highlights the fact Kenta evolved quickly in a short amount of time, but it also puts forward his courage (that showed for the first time to defend Ginga from Hikaru) and his forgiveness. Not so long ago, Benkei was the one bullying him like this and yet he does not hesitate to come to his help.

His entrance shows he's one step closer to his goal: becoming a blader like Ginga.

Closer... but not here yet. And he's aware of his limitations. It shows when he moves Bull away from Leone's path instead of trying to attack Leone directly. He knows he's no match for Kyouya.

For a matter of fact, Kenta and Benkei lose. This defeat, however, doesn't point out their weakness, but Kyouya's progress as a blader after working with Daidouji and overcoming the Wolf Canyon.

But thanks to Kenta's intervention, Bull isn't destroyed by Leone. Then, thanks to Benkei, Bull and Sagittario aren't crushed by Kyouya. Their teamwork and support allow them to avoid the worst for a blader: losing their beys.

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Wild beybladers liking to take height.

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Putting Bey-points in the very first episode is such a cowardly move.

Let the Face Hunters steal beys and Kyouya wear them as a necklace!!!

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I'm travelling around the whole country. I search for stronger rivals in order to become the very strongest blader.

– Ginga, episode 1

I'll say it as many times as I want: it's not my habit to battle weak opponents.

– Kyouya, episode 4