Ep. 7: Takao celebrates his thirteenth birthday while competing in the Beyblade finals against Kai.
Aired on February 19, 2001

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Takao, Max, and Kyojyu work on Dragoon to secure victory in the finals. Grandpa interrupts to reveal it is Takao's thirteenth birthday. After the party, Takao unexpectedly defeats Kai in the first round. Kai then easily defeats Takao in the second round. In the third round, Takao narrowly defeats Kai to become the National Beyblade Champion. Kaichou reveals to Takao, Kai, Max, Kyojyu, and Rei that they will form a team to participate in the World Championships.
Episodes
- Ep. 3 · Takao and Kyojyu meet Max Mizuhara after a failed puppy rescue attempt
- Ep. 4 · Regional Qualifiers Start as Takao, Max, and Kyojyu Challenge Kai
- Ep. 5 · Max battles Kai in semifinals while Takao anticipates facing Rei in the next round.
- Ep. 6 · Takao faces undefeated Rei in semifinals before joining forces for finals against Kai
- Ep. 7 · Takao celebrates his thirteenth birthday while competing in the Beyblade finals against Kai.
- Ep. 8 · The Team Travels to Hong Kong for the Tournament Amidst Kai's Departure
- Ep. 9 · Takao faces Kevin's wobbling Bey while White Tigers confront Rei as traitors
- Ep. 10 · Bladebreakers advance past Tall Boys in high-altitude Asian tournament clash
- Ep. 11 · Kevin attempts to steal Driger but Rei loses the disk during a confrontation with Takao.