#way is a freak but comparing just him and kenta....... there is one character i connect to more than the other!

[gaiaxygang]

author's commentary at the side of the flashback in ch 11 that says "author did not know how to write kenta here because author has the same mindset as way in this scene"

[mevekagvain]

Chapter 304 - He's pretty. This + the times he tucks his hair behind his ear 🥺

- i can be your angle, or yuor devil

- Nobles are so morally depraved that even the nicer ones like Karias threaten to kill ppl without blinking an eye. Calm down bro.

- No but why do Lunark, Maduke, and Kentas all have the same hair colour basically? Like okay they're family now <3 Is it actually weird? No but I'm not european descended and grew up in asia so I see blonds irl and go 'huh so ppl really are naturally born like that :/ ' To me 95% of the blond ppl irl all look like they're related so its the same for these three.

- Regis and Rael immediately arguing when they're found so 9th has to channel Roctis' dad energy to disappoint them both,,,

- They're finally starting to grow slightly fond of each other and then 9th stabs Regis and then Rael after Ignes incapacitates him... Mood. Goals.

- I think school teachers would love to be able to do this

Chapter 305 - So why does Lunark bring Kentas along again? Like she wasn't told to. Was it so if she's killed or detained he can return to report it? Or did she just go 'cousin bonding time at the murder island <3'

- Idk Kentas, the smooth talk of humans can be pretty hot coming from the ladies. I for one would love to be smooth talked by Lunark so she can go ahead and learn all she wants.

- Seira, Regis and Rael are gonna need therapy for being experimented on. Not that it'll happen but they need it. And the way that Ignes and 9th just refer to them as samples... love the dehumanisation. Very accurate to how it'd be.

- Rajak and Kentas encountering each other is so funny like if it was me I'd just awkwardly say hi and try to converse about the weather or whether he also got lost on his way to the toilet and complain about how in the past Roctis and 9th are stuck to still do outdoor latrines and I think I'd be successful in fooling whoever I was talking to, be it Kentas or Rajak.

- As much as Roctis loves Ignes, he must really hate her too tbh. Like because of her he betrayed the man he admired since we know unlike the other traitors he had no problem with Lukedonia or Raizel. Because of her he's involved in the Union and doing things that go against his morals. Because of her not listening to him the Union causes trouble for him amd Raizel has arrived. Like ofc it's his own fault for doing the terrible shit but.. He definitely oscillates wildly between hating and blaming her and hating and blaming himself and both for everything. Cos he very obviously is not enjoying anything aside from his daughter being alive. Like he def loves her, I just think he also probably hates her at points even if he'd never express it.

- I want to use Frankenstein as an experiment too but not the way the noblesse characters do it. My experiments would be releasing him in a group of nobles who've never met him and are completely unaware of him and who aren't bad ppl to see how things go and write down notes while saying hmm i see. This would be in the past when he first arrived in Lukedonia so my hypothesis is that he'd piss off the first few groups but would gradually realise my experiment and become more cordial and be nice to them. Basically my experiments are social experiments instead of straight up human experimentation. Are they ethical? Idk probably not but I think I can get a pass compared to what everyone else in noblesse does.

Chapter 306 - Flexing muscles to destroy shirts... One of my least favourite male pastimes.

- Actually neither of you are the greatest scientists on the planet because you both are unethical freaks who do this shit instead of like, solving cancer or all the other diseases out there. Aris and Ignes get a pass because theyre gaslighting gatekeeping girlbossing in a manipulate mansplain manslaughter world but the fuck are you two and Crombel up to?

- Raizel going :/ at Frankenstein laughing maniacally is so funny because he's obviously unapproving. Which is funny because ur Hulda and his brother would do that around him in person with no qualms <3 Have you considered you adopted Frankenstein because you were reminded of ur crazy family? Though tbf in their cases they probably were laughing at like, beating someone in Uno and not murder but I think the two situations are similar enough.

Chapter 307 - If the most terrible human in history was named Frankenstein I'd ask for a refund tbh. Like really? Frankenstein? Couldn't just be like, James the fourth or something? Idk I'd just like to be reborn into a world without extremely unethical human experimentation on the forefront of science.

- I think the real miracle is that Raizel somehow made his way to the labs where the three kidnapped nobles were with no difficulty. Like yeah sure he could feel their auras but that's not gonna help him get through secure doors. Sure he probs just broke em yeah but what about the hallways? He's not the type to break through walls.

- I know some ppl think Raizel was cruel in the way he treated Ignes but I think making her eyes bleed is a fair exchange and punishment for someone experimenting on ppl lol. The only reason I wouldn't advocate for torture or capital punishment is because governments are always imprisoning innocents and also because they'd make it the punishment for petty theft instead of rape and shit. In a utopian world where the only ppl who'd receive such punishment are the worst of the worst which isn't ever gonna be possible? I wouldn't be against it. So like yeah ideologically his actions are against what I think but since it's fictional? Idc. Aside from like the indignation at hurting a hot lady lol.

- Dad's here to save the day. Run off to play Ignes.

- No seriously Raizel you 100% have the right to condemn them for trying to murder you 😭 Like king if it was me I'd just burst into tears if they asked if I had anything to say and cry about how it's unfair for them to be mad at me when they're the ones who tried to fucking kill me. Which genuinely makes me more well adjusted than you Raizel because no you should not be going "yeah its fine because my emotions aren't important since i have to place my duties first <3". Like I'd prioritise my duties too, I'd just do it while crying and throwing a tantrum.

- You can tell Roctis doesn't believe the shit he's saying to try and justify himself either. But like Raizel's not giving good counterarguments either,,, Just saying noblesse oblige doesn't explain shit. You gotta explain the concept thoroughly, especially the parts about why since that's what's being asked. Or just talk about why murders bad no matter what lmao.

- Could you not take ur shirt off Roctis :/ Also why did your skin get darker 😬 And why does getting modifications mean you don't have the body of a noble anymore? Makes no sense. Raizel doesn't question it because he knows nothing but I'm very much questioning it.

- Damn he got weaker after your murder attempt on him that made him disappear for 820 years? Who woulda thunk it? What a shocking development.

Chapter 309 - Frankenstein started out trying to prevent leprosy but now he just makes ramyeon for Raizel...It's one heck of a downgrade. People who go 'humanity inherently bad' annoy me. You used to be cool Frankenstein. Like you can see that he's still kinda nice because even though the school he created was only for Raizel, he still did make it, and in how he interacts with the household when they're injured, but he's also all emo and edgy which isn't great.

- Lunark going "wow humans are horrible" at hearing how Dark Spear was created as if wws weren't out there enslaving humans and treating them like shit from the beginning and probably also helping the Union create Dark Spear lol. Like just as a rule of thumb, if you think that your race or species is superior while all others are inferior you are also a bad person.

- Then she's lying out of her ass when Frankenstein asks why she was just spectating the entire time because she's all 'uh what do i do what do i say? Ah i know! Humans love love! I'll just say i think hes cute! Perfect coverup!' Because we know from her thoughts that that was like 0% of the reason sjsjjsks.

- What did leaves ever do to you bro?

Chapter 310 - A caetus/leviathan from Lantheart! Also Raizel can do a phoenix because wings or whatever. Good for him for also getting a cool move aside from the usual blood bending.

- Yeah Roctis, go feel guilty about getting your entire clan banished because of protecting Ignes.

Chapter 311 - Soul weapons are so weird because just like Seira, Ignes didn't feel it coming to her. But we know from Regis' case that one can feel it arriving. Is Regasus just like, better or something? Just announces its arrival so the new wielder is aware? Gonna ignore the weirdass soul weapon system and say she was just momentarily stunned by the debris because I feel as if nobles should be capable of noticing something entering their fucking soul.

- Hi Muzaka

[beybladefanboy]

Top 5 Metal Fusion Episodes

A little while ago, I made a top five worst list of the whole show. Yes, only five because there are way more good episodes than bad ones. My original plan for the best list was a top ten or a top fifteen of the whole show. However, there ended up being so many episodes and comparing the ones from different seasons proved to be too difficult so instead I’m going to do a top five for each of the three seasons, with two honourable mentions because there are just that many good episodes. Okay, let’s get started:

Honourable Mentions

Episode 19: Conquer the Tag-Team Battle

Otherwise known as the Kenta and Benkei switching parts episode. Their behaviour is really silly but Kenta and Benkei’s friendship is really cute and doesn’t get showcased enough.

Episode 32: The Stormy Battle Royal

I don’t have much of an explanation for this one. It’s just really cool seeing a battle royale for the first time in the series (or at least the first really big one) and it’s a really fun battle with a lot going on. Also, Hyoma is rightfully ignored like the boring character he is. (Kidding, kidding.)

5) Episode 43: The Deck is Stacked

Starting this list off with an admittedly very random pick. If you need a refresher on what happened in this episode, it's a lighter one by Battle Bladers standards where Benkei battles Kyoya and Gingka battles Ryutaro and they're both actually really good battles. Benkei actually puts up more a fight against Kyoya than you would expect and it's very satisfying seeing Kyoya respect him as a rival. Gingka and Ryutaro's battle is the more plot-relevant one. Before the battle, Doji essentially tells Ryutaro "if you lose, your energy will be fed to L-Drago," which might as well be death even though it turned out to be temporary. Ryutaro puts up one hell of a fight against Gingka, using a special move where he makes Gingka think he's being burned alive and then frozen to death. That's one of the most brutal special moves in the series. It's actually really messed up. As viewers, we of course know Gingka will win this battle but it's hard not to feel bad for Ryutaro. His methods are still questionable but he was still manipulated and now being threatened with death. And yet when he realizes Gingka has the power to defeat L-Drago, that there is in fact hope, he accepts his defeat and quietly goes to accept his impending death. Overall, just good stuff.

4) Episode 34: Shine, Virgo!

I haven't said it much, but I really love Teru. Out of the side characters in Fusion, he was my favourite. I love the fact that a man with stereotypically feminine interests isn't treated like a joke or a weak punching bag, he's actually capable and respected. He also has this really sweet story about how he was forced to give up his dream of dancing but was able to pick himself back up and find a new passion through Beyblading. It's so genuinely touching and inspiring. I love his fabulous mannerisms and bey and the fact that Gingka had to create Storm Bringer in order to defeat him. Even though he didn't win, Teru was still shown to be a respectful capable blader. It's just a nice episode in general.

3) Episode 25: The Sniper, Capricorn

I love Kyoya. These lists are going to show a Kyoya bias, there's nothing I can do about that. Tobio is a great new character and it's great seeing a sniper as a Beyblader but Kyoya really steals the show. I love seeing him nonchalantly beat the shit out of several bladers at once because he's just so bored of not having any opponents on his level. Then him ignoring Tobio as a power move who becomes more and more desperate to battle him until they finally meet at a tournament and Kyoya just cackles psychotically as Tobio attacks him because “oh my god, an actual challenge?!” It's majestic. Kyoya is so off the rocker in this episode in the best way. Every single frame of him is either him being a rightfully smug bastard or a psychotic masochist and it's fun as hell seeing someone so unhinged that isn't evil. This episode is hilarious, dangit, it's the single funniest episode in Fusion.

2) Episodes 50 and 51: The Furious Final Battle! & Blader’s Spirit

Yeah I'm putting these two together since they're so tightly knit. This is the only time I'll do this for these lists, I swear. You can allow me one exception for the best finale. I don’t think I even really need to explain this one: Gingka’s final battle where he uses all his strength and the strength of his friends’ support for him to free Ryuga from the dark power that has consumed him is just really satisfying. I like that the goal shifts from defeating Ryuga to defeating the dark power, which was created due to humanity’s greed and hatred that consumed him. It’s really well done.

1) Episode 49: Fierce Battle! Lion vs Dragon

This is pretty interchangeable with my previous pick admittedly. I don't know, as epic as the final battle is, I can't help but find this semi final just as epic because of how much I love Kyoya. He really gets a chance to shine in this episode. We know going in that he’s going to lose but still he puts up one hell of a fight against Ryuga. He’s constantly keeping himself from falling or picking himself back up, using his desire to battle Gingka as his drive to keep going even as he’s constantly beat down. I just can’t help but admire that. It’s also worth noting that each attack in this battle after Kyoya challenges Ryuga to use only his natural abilities all have the power of a special move, so each individual hit is like an explosion and still Kyoya isn’t defeated until the dark power takes over Ryuga and stabs Kyoya in the chest. Yeah… that’s one of those moments where I’m glad the show rarely has blood. Overall, this episode is freaking awesome.