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The fifty-two episode anime television series was produced by TMS Entertainment and Japan Vistec under the direction of Mitsuo Hashimoto in 2007. Bakugan Battle Brawlers made its debut in Japan on TV Tokyo on April 5, 2007, and was rebroadcast six days later on BS Japan. Nelvana Enterprises produced the English language version and premiered the series on the Canadian network Teletoon on July 2007 and then on Cartoon Network on February 24, 2008.[1]
[edit] Theme songs

Opening

* Number One Battle Brawlers (ナンバーワン・バトルブローラーズ, Nanbā Wan Batoru Burōrāzu) by Psychic Lover (1-30)
* Bucchigiri Infinite Generation (ブッちぎり∞ジェネレーション, Bucchigiri Infinitto Jenerēshon) by Psychic Lover (31-)

Ending

* Air Drive by Elephant Girl
* Hello (ハロー, Harō) by Za Bon

[1]

When the show adapted into English, the only changes were made are changing all the background music and a westernized theme.
[edit] New Vestroia

The new season of 52 new episodes entitled Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia.
[edit] Game

Main article: Bakugan (game)

A strategic game, called Bakugan, was developed by Sega Toys and Spin Master and released in conjunction with the anime series. The game uses metal cards and magnetic spring-loaded miniature figures, representing the Bakugan. The objective of the game is to capture three of the opponent's Gate cards (3 battles).[2] Battle is engaged when rolled Bakugan magnetically pop open on the same gate card. G-Power from the Bakugan, Ability cards (at player's option), and Gate card are summed to determine the battle's winner.

Popularity in the United States through the Summer 2007 and 2008 led to Toys "R" Us hosting tournaments across its stores in Canada and the United States.
[edit] Toys/Electronics

In February 2009 Digital Blue announced a new line of Bakugan branded electronics for the 6-11 age group. Products include branded digital cameras, alarm clocks and other electronics. The line is expected in retail spring 2009. [3] A Bakugan video game was released in Fall 2009. Unlike Pokemon, it is for various systems. It is on PS3, PS2, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo Wii.

Nexcare has made bandages for Bakugan Battle Brawlers which they advertised at Cartoon Network's Move it Movement Tour. The bandages have Dan, Shun, and Masquerade on them

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