Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin is an action & adventure, animation, comedy and kids series.

What it’s about. Bashin is a grade 6 student who loves trading card games. The globally popular card game Battle Spirits is all the rage. Through some strange circumstances, Bashin acquires a Pyroxene which gives Bashin the ability to become a Card Battler. He can summon the monster Spirits depicted on the cards so they can fight each other. Bashin learns that the legendary X Rare Card actually exists, and he engages in fierce card battles with other rivals to get the X Rare Card.

Who’s in it. Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin stars Mutsumi Tamura as Toppa Bashin (voice), Kaya Miyake as J Sawaragi (voice), Ayahi Takagaki as Suiren (voice) and Ryosuke Sakamaki as Striker (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin page.

If you liked it. Fans of Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.