Nelvana extends Beyblade franchise with three new TV series

Nelvana Enterprises and d-rights have started production on three spin-off Beyblade series.

The latest output from Nelvana’s popular kids TV, toys and games franchise to be rolled out from this Fall are 26 half hours of Beyblade: Shogun Steel, 13 half-hours of BeyRaiderz Shogun, and BeyWarriors Cyborg, comprising 26 half-hours and two one-hour specials.

“The series’ fresh new storylines will reignite interest from current Beyblade fans as well as invite new fans of the franchise,” said Nelvana managing director Colin Bohm in a statement.

Besides the new series, Nelvana has also lined up additional licensing partners for merchandising tie-ins.

Nelvana’s animated Beyblade TV series are seen in over 80 countries.