Having gained great popularity as a TV series and toys, Crush Gear Turbo here becomes a movie for the first time. The very first Gear even made in the world is stolen. The gear, named Kaiservern, beats the prize winners of the Australia convention one after another. Kouya and Manganji, which won a prize in the Asia Convention, become targets too. When the unidentied gear fighter who handles Kaiservern appears in front of Kouya and Manganji, the two boys decide to fight together to win victory over their enemy.
Practical Effects
Spinning toy mecha action that somehow hits different
Writing
Kouya and Manganji teaming up hits the rivals-become-bros sweet spot
Director
Nobuhiro Kondo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Crush Gear Turbo was Bandai's aggressive attempt to replicate Beyblade's toy-selling magic, complete with interchangeable parts and regional tournaments.
This movie aired alongside the TV series during the peak of 'toyetic' anime—shows designed explicitly to move merchandise, where even the tournament arcs doubled as product showcases.
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