Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders
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1 / 2- 1EP 1
Dan Moves to Bayview City and Encounters a New Brawler
Apr 3, 2011Dan’s family relocates to Bayview City, coinciding with the global launch of Marucho’s Bakugan Interspace. Dan visits a cafe to meet Jake, a newcomer to the game, before they proceed to the Interspace. There, Marucho provides Jake with Subterra Coredem. The group reunites with Ren and Shun, who is currently fighting Shuji. After Shun wins, Ren is set to battle Dan. During the intense match, Marucho shuts down the system, causing Dan to collapse. He experiences a vision of Bakugan at war, which others dismiss as a hallucination except for Ren.
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Ren reveals his Gundalian origins and recruits the Brawlers to fight Neathian invaders.
Apr 10, 2011On Gundalia, the Twelve Orders discuss the Bakugan Interspace explosion and order Barodius to capture Drago. On Earth, Dan insists his experience was real despite Jake and Julie’s skepticism. Marucho summons the group to Interspace, where Ren confesses he is a Gundalian humanoid seeking allies against the Neathians. The Brawlers agree and pursue two targets: Sid Arcale and Lena Isis. A battle erupts, with the opponents initially gaining the advantage. Dan ultimately secures victory using JetKor. The episode marks the debut of Sid’s Guardian Bakugan, Rubanoid, noted as the only non-mechanical creature illustrated with computer graphics.
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Dan battles Princess Fabia after she arrives in Bakugan Interspace seeking message recipients.
Apr 17, 2011While Ren identifies three Neathian moles, Princess Fabia arrives in Bakugan Interspace searching for the recipients of her message. Dan, having overslept, rushes to the location and collides with Fabia, leading Ren to suspect she is a Neathian spy. Fabia arrives and expresses shock that Ren, a Gundalian, has already gained the group's trust. She declares Dan an enemy because he has sided with the Gundalians, initiating a battle. Dan initially dominates but falters when Fabia summons Haos Aranaut, the original Aranaut from which Coredom, Hawktor, and Akwimos originated, indicating she sent the Phantom Data. After Fabia is defeated and departs, wondering about Dan's allegiance, Shun disappears to question her about her perspective.
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Jake proves himself by defeating Mason Brown to become an official Bakugan Battle Brawler
Apr 24, 2011Dan offers Jake a practice match, but Jake doubts his readiness to become an official Bakugan Battle Brawler. After locating the mole Mason Brown, Dan challenges him to a battle. Jake intervenes to prove himself but loses quickly due to inexperience, feeling he has failed Dan. Upset the next day, Jake receives training from Julie, a Subterra master, to find his own battling style. He returns for a rematch with Mason, facing a hostile crowd. With renewed confidence, Jake easily defeats Mason. Before the Brawlers can pursue him, Mason teleports away from the stadium. Dan congratulates Jake, who officially becomes a Battle Brawler.
- 5EP 5
Neathian moles kidnap brawlers while Sid and Zenet face recruitment issues
May 1, 2011Neathian moles abduct brawlers from Bakugan Interspace, only to return them later. Sid and Zenet struggle to recruit because Marucho warns others not to battle them. In response, they challenge Dan and Ren. Ren is defeated quickly, leaving Dan to fight alone. Despite being outnumbered, Dan loses but Sid lets him keep Drago. Afterward, Gill of the Twelve Orders instructs Sid to stop engaging brawlers directly. He tells Sid to leave the matter to Ren, who claims their plan is working perfectly. This sequence highlights the growing tension between the recruiting team and the defending brawlers, while the Neathian threat remains an underlying mystery involving the missing participants.
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Fabia loses to Jesse due to a field bug, leading Shun and Fabia to expose Ren's lies about Neathia and Gundalia.
May 8, 2011Fabia explains her perspective to Shun, who trusts her while fearing others erred. Marucho and Ren develop Bakugan Interspace when Jesse Glenn appears. Dan attempts to challenge Jesse but Fabia intervenes, claiming he is an imposter. Ren urges neutrality, yet Dan, Jake, and Marucho support Fabia. She fights well but loses due to a field bug, crying over the defeat. Shun deduces only someone knowing the BI System, like Ren, could plant such a bug. Ren denies involvement as Jesse escapes. Fabia and Shun reveal Ren lied regarding the Neathia-Gundalia conflict, prompting him to flee. Marucho rejects these accusations and rushes to locate Ren.
- 7EP 7
Marucho searches for Ren while Fabia explains Neathia's fall to Gundalia.
May 15, 2011Marucho frantically searches Bakugan Interspace and his home for Ren but finds nothing. Ren meets Sid, Lena, Mason, Jesse, and Zenet, scolding Jesse for compromising his cover. Marucho sends a secret message to arrange a meeting and battle with Ren. Fabia explains that Gundalia attacked Neathia, causing a quick defeat due to inexperienced Bakugan, and she sent a distress signal via Phantom Data to Bakugan Interspace on Earth. Shun discovers the battle between Marucho and Ren. Upon arrival, Marucho defeats Ren. Ren tries to persuade Marucho to join him, but Marucho refuses to abandon his friends. Ren ends their friendship, reveals his true Gundalian form, and declares they will be enemies next time they meet.
- 8EP 8
Ren kidnaps brawlers and brainwashes them to attack Dan's group while taking control of BI.
May 22, 2011Following his conflict with Ren, Marucho feels refreshed and creates a speech program for the clone Akwimos. Fabia fears Dan and the others distrust her due to being tricked by Ren, but Dan reassures her of their complete trust after witnessing her anger over Bakugan being used for war. Relieved, Fabia provides Shun, Marucho, and Jake with the real Hawktor, Akwimos, and Coredem. Meanwhile, Ren leads other Gundalians to kidnap brawlers Taylor and Casey, taking them to Gundalia where they are brainwashed to fight against the Neathians. Dan and the others confront Ren, who sends Taylor and Casey to attack. Dan and Shun battle Mason and Taylor, while Marucho and Jake fight Sid and Casey. Fabia sneaks away to find Ren and uncover his plans. After winning their battles and freeing Taylor and Casey from Gundalian control, they are forced out of BI. Ren reveals he now holds sole control of BI.
- 9EP 9
Dan and Jake infiltrate Bakugan Interspace to rescue brainwashed children from Ren's control
May 29, 2011After being expelled from Bakugan Interspace by Ren, Dan and his friends find that only they were removed while other players remain unaware. Dan attempts to re-enter but is rejected, and Marucho cannot disable the system due to Ren's total control. Jake resorts to brute force, succeeding by using Coredem's teleportation abilities to transport Dan back inside. There, they observe brainwashed individuals luring more children to Gundalia. Two brawlers who previously accused Dan of lying reappear, now under Gundalian influence, and defeat Dan and Jake in battle. After securing the victory and the opponents' Bakugan, the two boys are freed from control. Dan and Jake extract them from the virtual space, and Dan resolves to save all the affected children.
- 10EP 10
Marucho and Fabia infiltrate Bakugan Interspace to rescue Ren from Barodius's control.
Jun 5, 2011While Ren remains under the influence of Bakugan Interspace, Marucho devises a strategy to free his friend. Emperor Barodius questions Ren’s loyalty due to his reluctance to fight former allies, but Ren affirms his devotion. Linehalt remains skeptical, prompting Ren to recount their shared history as descendants of the Protectors of the Dark Bakugan, who were recruited by Barodius to invade Earth. Simultaneously, Marucho and Fabia infiltrate the facility. Fabia and an Avatar Marucho engage Lena and Zenet in combat, but the Avatar is swiftly defeated upon Ren’s detection of the intrusion. After Fabia is captured, Marucho intervenes to rescue her. Although the direct mission fails, Marucho reveals he has installed a back door to access Bakugan Interspace without alerting Ren’s team.
- 11EP 11
Linus delivers the Element to Fabia while battling Ren and Jesse on Earth.
Jun 12, 2011Gundalians dominate Neathians using brainwashed brawlers acquired by Ren. The Neathian Guard Captain sends Castle Knight Linus to Earth to deliver the Element to Fabia, the target of Gundalian theft. As security increases, rescuing children becomes harder. Shun encounters Linus after saving kids, and despite initial distrust, they face an attack from Ren and Jesse. During the fight, Linus’s partner Neo shows great power, but Jesse wins and claims Neo as his prize. Injured, Linus returns to the group and informs Fabia that losing Neo means losing the Element, leaving Neathia doomed.
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Dan and Linus struggle to rescue Neo while Sid steals him for glory.
Jun 26, 2011Injured from prior events, Linus is persuaded to rest while Dan leads the rescue for Neo. Gundalians find no Element, prompting Ren to order Neo’s transfer to Gundalia on suspicion. Sid interrupts, seizing Neo to claim glory and challenging Dan. During the conflict, Neo gives Drago the Element, triggering an evolution into Lumino Dragonoid, though Neo’s physical form vanishes. Dan secures victory against Sid. Later, Neo appears in Linus’s dream to say goodbye, his mission complete. Ren and Sid face reprimands for losing the Element. Kazarina confiscates Sid’s Rubanoid for experiments and discards Sid. Ren receives one last opportunity to prove his worth to Barodius.
- 13EP 13
Dan and Drago depart for Neathia after Zenet’s failed disguise scheme to steal the Element.
Jul 3, 2011After Drago receives the Element from Neo, the Brawlers prepare to return to Neathia to combat the Gundalians. Dan must bid farewell to Julie before leaving. Ren dispatches Zenet to retrieve the Element through deception. Zenet disguises herself as Julie to trick Drago, but the real Julie arrives, causing confusion. Upon learning Dan is leaving to fight, the real Julie supports his mission and confirms her identity. Zenet is forced to reveal herself and attacks Drago. She attempts to deceive him by altering Contestir’s appearance, but Drago defeats her using his new Battle Gear Cross Buster. Zenet retreats to report to Ren. Ren rushes to intercept them but arrives only as the group departs, with Julie cheering them on and predicting a future reunion.
- 14EP 14
The Brawlers visit Neathia and face Barodious's attack on the Sacred Orb
Jul 10, 2011Upon arriving on Neathia, the Brawlers meet Queen Serena and view the Sacred Orb, the source of the Element fragments. Barodious reprimends Ren, Lena, Zenet, Mason, and Jesse for their failed infiltration plan, then orders the Twelve Orders to assault the planet. The Brawlers defend against the Gundalians while Dan and Drago battle Barodious and Dharak Colossus, though the enemy breaches the second shield. Captain Elright, captured in episode 11, escapes a Stabber Knight and joins the fight. Before Drago and Dharak clash further, the Sacred Orb teleports all Gundalians away. Neathians celebrate the victory, and Fabia, Dan, Jake, Marucho, and Shun are appointed Castle Knights, the highest honor on Neathia.
- 15EP 15
Marucho and Jake serve as decoys while Shun, Dan, and Fabia target the second shield generator.
Jul 17, 2011With Neathia’s defenses reduced to a single shield, Gundalia appears poised to win the conflict. Marucho formulates a strategy to divert the advancing Gundalian forces led by Airzel, Kazarina, and Stoica. Meanwhile, a small team comprising Shun, Dan, Fabia, and their Bakugan proceeds to the second shield generator to restore its function. Marucho and Jake act as decoys to draw enemy attention, allowing Fabia to guide the others toward the objective. As combat intensifies, Marucho and Akwimos successfully freeze Strikeflier and Avior in ice to facilitate their escape. This maneuver enables Fabia, Dan, and Shun to advance closer to the generator, maintaining the mission's momentum despite the heavy pressure from the opposing forces.
- 16EP 16
Dan and Fabia battle carnivorous plants and Gundalians while Shun approaches the shield generator.
Jul 24, 2011Dan, Fabia, and Shun traverse a forest filled with carnivorous plants to reach the second shield generator. They encounter Stoica and Jesse, prompting Shun to proceed alone while the others engage the Gundalians. Fabia fights Jesse, driven by a desire for revenge against Jesse and Plitheon. Although Fabia wins, Stoica realizes the distraction is intentional because Dan is not fighting. Aranaut begins to struggle against the two opponents. Dan intervenes, revealing he holds Shun's Hawktor instead of Drago. Stoica and Jesse retreat after their defeat. Shun and Drago arrive near the shield generator as the battle concludes.
- 17EP 17
Shun and Dan battle Gundalian forces to reactivate the second shield generator.
Jul 31, 2011Shun infiltrates the second shield generator but is ambushed by Lena and Kazarina. After defeating Lena, Shun faces Kazarina and Lumagrowl until Dan and Hawktor arrive. Dan and Shun swap Bakugan; Shun reactivates the shield with Drago’s Element, trapping Airzel, Stoica, and Kazarina. Meanwhile, Kazarina plans to blame Lena for the failure to Baridous. Gill informs Lena, who orders Phosphos to assassinate Kazarina. However, Lumagrowl defeats Phosphos, and Kazarina kills Lena. Kazarina escapes punishment and hints to Gill that she knows of his involvement. Ren overhears the events and mourns Lena’s death.
- 18EP 18
Jake and Fabia defeat Gundalians while Jesse faces betrayal and punishment
Aug 7, 2011Jake argues with Dan about attacking Gundalians while Neathians rebuild, leading him to run into the forest with Fabia. Jesse escapes his prison on Neathia, fearing his fate like Sid and Lena, but is found by Ren. After a battle where Jake and Fabia win, Jesse returns with Ren. Kazarina and Stoica lose to the brawlers and Ren tries to spare Jesse. Plitheon begs separation from Jesse, surprising him, but Lumagrowl and Lytherius attack Plitheon for betraying his master. Jesse forgives Plitheon, who insists on his words before fading away, leaving Jesse to be disposed of. Meanwhile, Nurzak appears to Kazarina and Stoica, claiming he sees their true intentions despite their attempts to deceive others.
- 19EP 19
Neathia's Shield Strengthens as Mason and Avior Fall to the Orb's Dimensional Rays
Aug 14, 2011Neathia enjoys enhanced protection from its second shield, prompting Nurzak and Kazarina to conduct reconnaissance. Nurzak informs Sabator that the former Emperor avoided the Sacred Orb due to its overwhelming power, criticizing Barodius’s ambition and stupidity. Mason escapes his vessel, angering Kazarina, but Nurzak promises to locate him with Ren. The search leads them to Fabia and Marucho, whose lingering resentment toward Ren escalates into a fierce conflict. The Sacred Orb emits dangerous dimensional rays, forcing Nurzak and Ren to retreat while Aranaut and Akwimos shield the others. Mason and Avior are trapped in the dimensional void. Marucho hopes for Ren’s return, while Kazarina faces Barodius’s punishment. Nurzak later reveals his defection to Gill and invites Kazarina to join him, which she accepts.
- 20EP 20
Zenet attempts to prove her worth by infiltrating enemy ranks as Nurzak.
Aug 21, 2011Brawlers plan to use the Sacred Orb to sway fearful Gundalians like Nurzak. Ren meets Emperor Barodius, who retains him despite team failures due to his potential. Zenet pleads for help, fearing her fate, but Ren dismisses her. She overhears Gill and Ren heading to Neathia to destroy the second shield. Disguising herself as Ren, Zenet is recognized by Krakix but allowed to proceed. While Gill and Krakix gather data, Zenet fights Shun and Hawktor. Gill nearly defeats Shun until Dan and Drago arrive, leading to their defeat and return to Gundalia. Zenet fears punishment, but Contestir suggests she spy on Kazarina as Nurzak. Gill agrees, and Zenet successfully reports that Kazarina and Nurzak plot against the Emperor. However, Gill and Krakix kill Zenet and Contestir. Zenet reminds Contestir of Gundalian indifference to loyalty, but he asserts his devotion, causing Zenet to cry and apologize for her earlier oversight.
- 21EP 21
Nurzak's betrayal leads to a deadly confrontation with Barodius and Kazarina's true allegiance revealed.
Aug 28, 2011Nurzak invites the brawlers to a meeting regarding a peace treaty, intending to use Kazarina's attack on the emperor as cover to escape to Neathia and deliver the Switch Code. Gill alerts Barodius to the betrayal and attempts to intercept Nurzak. Kazarina arrives with her troops, exposing her role as a triple agent for Barodius. Barodius chooses to fight Nurzak directly. During the battle, Sabator absorbs Dharak's power but cannot control it. Barodius destroys Nurzak, Sabotaur, and the building. The brawlers wait for Nurzak, assuming he has been stood up or harmed. On Gundalia, Barodius thanks Kazarina for her help, while Gill vows to defeat her due to his lingering distrust.
- 22EP 22
Barodius consolidates power while Dan and Fabia battle brainwashed Koji using Drago's new Assault Vehicle.
Sep 4, 2011After eliminating Nurzak, Barodius forces the remaining Orders into submission. Gundalian brainwashed children launch an attack that persists despite defeat. While Kazarina experiments on Bakugan, Ren and Stoica are sent to recruit battlers, but Stoica abandons Ren. Stoica approaches Fabia, who was previously defeated by Koji, and manipulates Koji into traveling to Gundalia. There, Koji is brainwashed by Kazarina. Dan and Fabia encounter the evolved Battle Gear Implanton. Fabia uploads an Assault Vehicle to Drago’s Bakumeter while delaying Koji. Dan defeats Koji, but the mind control remains. Dan vows to free the children. Kazarina releases her hold, returning the kids to Bakugan Interspace. Koji explains his memory loss to Julie, recalling only Dan’s voice.
- 23EP 23
Sid Wakes From Imprisonment and Ren Chooses His Path Amidst Battle
Sep 11, 2011Sid awakens in Gundalia to discover he, Lena, Jesse, and Zenet were imprisoned rather than killed. After escaping, he observes Ren departing with troops. On Neathia, brawlers await Gundalian forces at sunrise. Drago attacks using a Bakugan Mobile Assault Vehicle but is ambushed by Ren and Linehalt. Dan questions Ren’s loyalty to Barodius, who granted him freedom, contrasting this with the emperor’s darkness and Ren’s past friendship with Marucho. Ren rejects Dan’s pleas to join them, citing the deaths of Sid and others. Rubanoid, commanded by Sid, joins the fight. Dan utilizes a new controllable Assault Vehicle to defeat them. Sid warns Ren about Dharak’s attack, saving him from a cliff edge before handing Rubanoid to Ren and urging him to act. Ren departs silently despite Dan’s protests.
- 24EP 24
Ren Defies Barodius and Attacks Colossus Dharak to Protect His Friends
Sep 18, 2011Following his acquisition of Rubanoid, Ren struggles with his allegiance while the brawlers resist the Gundalian invasion. Kazarina completes her experiments on Dharak's Exokor and reports to the emperor, who advances toward the second shield with the 12 Orders. Dan and Drago battle Colossus Dharak but are overwhelmed by his immense power, leading to Drago's defeat and the puncturing of the second shield. Barodius commands Ren to eliminate Dan and Drago to prove his loyalty. Linehalt questions this decision, but Ren initially claims he has no choice. However, Dan urges him to act, prompting Ren to suddenly fire at Dharak instead. Ren declares he is finally doing what he should have done long ago by choosing to fight alongside his true friends.
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- How many episodes does Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders have?
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders has 39 episodes.
- When did Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders come out?
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders came out in 2010.
- Which studio made Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders?
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders was produced by TMS Entertainment.
- Who directed Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders?
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders was directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto.
- Is Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders finished?
- Current status of Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders: Finished.