TV-Series
Description
Houji Konda is a supporting character in Beyblade Burst, known for his calm demeanor and unwavering loyalty. As an eleven-year-old fifth-grade student, he is the eldest of five siblings in the Konda family, a role that has instilled in him a strong sense of responsibility and an easygoing rapport with younger children.
Houji is characterized by his gentle, honest, and loyal nature. He serves as a close companion and the most trusted blader in the team led by Wakiya Murasaki. While he is a dedicated and determined competitor who trains rigorously to achieve his goals, he has also shown moments of insecurity, such as when he mistakenly interpreted a comment from Wakiya as an implication that he was a weak blader and offered to forfeit a match as a result. His personality is notably calm and collected, often acting as a grounding presence for his more temperamental friend, Wakiya, and helping to calm him down when frustrated.
Houji’s motivations are deeply tied to his relationship with Wakiya. The two met because Houji’s father worked at the company owned by Wakiya’s father. When Wakiya’s father was too busy to care for him, Houji’s family helped with household tasks, leading to a close bond between the two boys. It was Wakiya who taught Houji how to beyblade, a fact that solidifies his deep sense of gratitude and loyalty. Houji refers to Wakiya as Bocchan, a term of endearment for a young master, and considers him a best friend and even a brother.
In the story, Houji acts as both a rival to the protagonist Valt Aoi and a trusted ally to Wakiya. He is a skilled blader who participates in several tournaments. One of his early notable matches was a victory against Daina Kurogami, though he was later defeated by Valt, Shu Kurenai, and even Wakiya himself in a repechage match. Despite these losses, he remains a respected member of Wakiya’s inner circle. His strategic mind is also showcased when he organizes a special match to help devise a strategy for other bladers. He is a member of the Bey team led by Wakiya.
Key relationships define much of his screen time. His dynamic with Wakiya is the most prominent, as he is one of the few people who can console and motivate him after a difficult loss. He also treats Valt’s younger siblings, Toko and Nika Aoi, with kindness, helping them in small ways that reflect his experience as an older brother.
Houji’s primary Beyblade is a stamina-type named Holy Horusod Upper Claw, which is the evolved form of his original Horusod Spread Edge. This Beyblade is themed after Horus, the sky god. Houji has two distinct launch styles: a forehand grip for controlled launches and a backhand grip to generate more raw power. His signature special move is called Horusood Field, in which the claws on his Beyblade’s driver rotate at high speed to create a powerful vortex of air that can physically blow an opposing Beyblade out of the stadium.
Houji is characterized by his gentle, honest, and loyal nature. He serves as a close companion and the most trusted blader in the team led by Wakiya Murasaki. While he is a dedicated and determined competitor who trains rigorously to achieve his goals, he has also shown moments of insecurity, such as when he mistakenly interpreted a comment from Wakiya as an implication that he was a weak blader and offered to forfeit a match as a result. His personality is notably calm and collected, often acting as a grounding presence for his more temperamental friend, Wakiya, and helping to calm him down when frustrated.
Houji’s motivations are deeply tied to his relationship with Wakiya. The two met because Houji’s father worked at the company owned by Wakiya’s father. When Wakiya’s father was too busy to care for him, Houji’s family helped with household tasks, leading to a close bond between the two boys. It was Wakiya who taught Houji how to beyblade, a fact that solidifies his deep sense of gratitude and loyalty. Houji refers to Wakiya as Bocchan, a term of endearment for a young master, and considers him a best friend and even a brother.
In the story, Houji acts as both a rival to the protagonist Valt Aoi and a trusted ally to Wakiya. He is a skilled blader who participates in several tournaments. One of his early notable matches was a victory against Daina Kurogami, though he was later defeated by Valt, Shu Kurenai, and even Wakiya himself in a repechage match. Despite these losses, he remains a respected member of Wakiya’s inner circle. His strategic mind is also showcased when he organizes a special match to help devise a strategy for other bladers. He is a member of the Bey team led by Wakiya.
Key relationships define much of his screen time. His dynamic with Wakiya is the most prominent, as he is one of the few people who can console and motivate him after a difficult loss. He also treats Valt’s younger siblings, Toko and Nika Aoi, with kindness, helping them in small ways that reflect his experience as an older brother.
Houji’s primary Beyblade is a stamina-type named Holy Horusod Upper Claw, which is the evolved form of his original Horusod Spread Edge. This Beyblade is themed after Horus, the sky god. Houji has two distinct launch styles: a forehand grip for controlled launches and a backhand grip to generate more raw power. His signature special move is called Horusood Field, in which the claws on his Beyblade’s driver rotate at high speed to create a powerful vortex of air that can physically blow an opposing Beyblade out of the stadium.