"The Shapeless Shadow" (形無き影, Katanaki Kage; The Shapeless Shadow) is the thirteenth episode of the second season of the Beyblade X anime and the sixty-fourth episode overall. It first aired on January 17th, 2025 in Japan and later aired on July 19th, 2025 in the Philippines.
Episode Description
While diligently working on Beycrafting, Multi takes a break and engages in a Beybattle with King’s mother, Joka. As Multi expresses her anxieties about the new era of Beyblade, what advice does Joka offer her? Meanwhile, Team Phalanx, known for their meritocratic philosophy, makes their debut after their shocking transfer to Solidus Tower. Amid harsh opinions from both spectators and competitors, how will Takumi Ishiyama, the leader of Phalanx, fare with his solid battle style? And after the match, a certain individual awaits Ishiyama...
Plot
Major Events
- During her training, Joka decides to give Multi a change of pace by challenging her to a battle and winning.
- After seeing Joka's strength even though she has become ill, Multi asks her if she will survive in the new generation and is told that her ideas will continue to evolve, which is proven by the Beys she's created giving Persona the opportunity to face off in a title match.
- Phalanx has their debut battle in the Solidus Tower and win.
- In a conversation with Blaze, it is revealed that Phalanx could have climbed the Solidus Tower from the floor they left off at in the Slash Tower, but instead, Takumi wanted a fresh start after feeling guilt from using Feather Phoenix to climb the Slash Tower.
- It is revealed that Megaoka is working on another stadium.
- Ginro, Omega Shiroboshi, and Impact Drake make their debuts.
Characters
- Jaxon Cross
- Robin Kazami
- Multi Nana-iro
- Joka Manju
- Jaq Manju
- Pris Manju
- Prisse Manju
- Takumi Ishiyama
- Quinn Manju
- Titus Manju
- Jian Strong
- Toguro Okunaga
- Blaze Fujiwara
- Packun
- Genri Sayo
- Bariki Jinnai
- Taisho Sushiya
- Meiko Myoden
- Khrome Ryugu
- Ciel Kaminari
- Tenka Shiroboshi
- Omega Shiroboshi (debut)
- Ginro (debut)
- Number Zero
- Number One
- Sue Manju
- Solita
Beyblades
- Hammer Incendio 3-70H (Robin's)
- Crest Leon 7-60GN (Titus', Duplicate borrowed by Multi)
- Shadow Shinobi 1-80MN (Joka's)
- Horn Rhino 3-80S (Jian's)
- Tail Viper 5-80O
- Claw Leon 5-60P
- Knife Shinobi 4-80HN
- Impact Drake 9-60LR (debut)
- Stone Mountain 3-80N (Takumi's)
- Keel Shark 3-60F (Packun's)
- Gale Wyvern 5-80P (Solita's)
- Sword Dran 3-60F (Jaxon's; flashback)
- Scythe Incendio 4-60T (Robin's; image)
- Lance Knight 4-80HN (Multi's; image)
- Saber Samurai 2-70L (Tenka's; flashback)
- Rudder Phoenix 9-70G (Blaze's; flashback)
- Obsidian Shell 4-60D (Ciel's; image)
- Feather Phoenix 3-60F (Takumi's; flashback)
- Sting Unicorn 5-60GP (Yuni's; image)
- Pearl Tiger 3-60U (Sigrid's; image)
- Helm Knight 3-80N (Multi's; blueprint)
Featured Battles
| Kamen S vs. Titus Manju vs. Blaze Fujiwara - flashback | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free-for-all | ||
| Tenka Shiroboshi (as Kamen S) Saber Samurai 2-70L |
Titus Manju Crest Leon 7-60GN |
Blaze Fujiwara Rudder Phoenix 9-70G |
| Win (Kamen S & Saber Samurai) | ||
| Notes:
| ||
| Multi Nana-iro vs. Joka Manju | ||
|---|---|---|
| Team 1 | Team 2 | |
| Bladers Multi Nana-iro |
VS | Bladers Joka Manju |
| Beyblade(s) Crest Leon 7-60GN |
Beyblade(s) Shadow Shinobi 1-80MN | |
| Lose | Win | |
Notes:
| ||
| Titus Manju vs. Jian Strong | ||
|---|---|---|
| Team 1 | Team 2 | |
| Bladers Titus Manju |
VS | Bladers Jian Strong |
| Beyblade(s) Crest Leon 7-60GN |
Beyblade(s) Horn Rhino 3-80S | |
| Win | Lose | |
Notes:
| ||
| Takumi Ishiyama vs. Solita | ||
|---|---|---|
| Team 1 | Team 2 | |
| Bladers Takumi Ishiyama |
VS | Bladers Solita |
| Beyblade(s) Stone Mountain 3-80N |
Beyblade(s) Gale Wyvern 5-80P | |
| Win | Lose | |
Notes:
| ||
| Jaxon Cross vs. Takumi Ishiyama - Persona vs. Phalanx Match 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Team 1 | Team 2 | |
| Bladers Jaxon Cross |
VS | Bladers Takumi Ishiyama |
| Beyblade(s) Sword Dran 3-60F |
Beyblade(s) Feather Phoenix 3-60F Stone Mountain 3-80N | |
| Win | Lose | |
Notes:
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Special Moves Used
- The Shadow that Cannot Be Touched (Shadow Shinobi 1-80MN)
- Xtreme Dash (Stone Mountain 3-80N (Stone Avalanche)) (Crest Leon 7-60GN (Crest of the King; flashback))
Full Episode
【第64話】形無き影【BEYBLADE X】
Episode 64 (Japanese)
Videos
Gallery
Manga/Anime Differences
- The entire episode is addtional material.
Trivia
- Despite it appearing in multiple flashbacks in the previous season, this episode marks the first physical appearance of Knife Shinobi in the anime.
- In the preview for the episode, the English title is "Formless Shadow", however in the episode's title card, the title is listed as "The Shapeless Shadow". It is possible that the English title was changed after the creation of the preview, which was never modified afterwards.
References
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