Beyblade Burst - Episode 01

is the first episode of the Beyblade Burst season. It first aired in Japan on April 4, 2016.

Plot
Valt, who loves Beyblade, is invited to compete in a Beyblade tournament by his close friend Shu. In the first match of the local tournament, is it possible for Valt to win?

Major Events

 * The main character, Valt Aoi, is introduced.
 * Shu Kurenai is revealed to be a high-ranking Blader.
 * A new local tournament begins, with Valt, Shu, Rantaro Kiyama, Kensuke Midorikawa, Daina Kurogami and Wakiya Komurasaki entering as participants.
 * Valt defeats Rantaro in the first round of the local tournament, allowing him to advance to the next round.

Characters

 * Valt Aoi
 * Shu Kurenai
 * Rantaro Kiyama
 * Kensuke Midorikawa
 * Daina Kurogami
 * Wakiya Komurasaki
 * Ginba Orochi
 * Chiharu Aoi
 * Tokonatsu Aoi
 * Nika Aoi
 * School Principal
 * Shinjirou Komazaki
 * TV Presenter
 * Tournament Host
 * Referee

Beyblades

 * Victory Valkyrie .B.V (Valt's)
 * Storm Spriggan .K.U (Shu's)
 * Rising Ragnaruk .G.R (Rantaro's)
 * Other generic Beyblades

Featured Battles

 * Valt Aoi (Victory Valkyrie .B.V) VS Rantaro Kiyama (Rising Ragnaruk .G.R) = Rantaro & Ragnaruk
 * Round 1: Rantaro & Ragnaruk (Stadium Out; 1pt)
 * Round 2: Rantaro & Ragnaruk (Stadium Out; 1pt)
 * Shu Kurenai (Storm Spriggan .K.U) VS Unknown Blader (Generic Beyblade) = Shu & Spriggan
 * Valt Aoi (Victory Valkyrie .B.V) VS Rantaro Kiyama (Rising Ragnaruk .G.R) = Valt & Valkyrie
 * Round 1: Rantaro & Ragnaruk (Stadium Out; 1pt)
 * Round 2: Valt & Valkyrie (Burst Finish; 2pts)

Trivia

 * This episode shares its title with the first chapter of the Burst manga.