Principal Hidetaro Shinoda is an administrator at Beigoma Academy in the anime Beyblade Burst. He is a tall, older figure with grey hair and a mustache, and he typically wears glasses, a white shirt with a brown tie, and a green-white jacket. His position as principal places him in charge of the school and the well-being of its students.

Shinoda is portrayed as a supportive authority figure who encourages the beyblade interests of his pupils. He is especially supportive of Valt Aoi, and he allows Valt to establish a BeyClub at the school, expressing pride in the students' enthusiasm for the sport. At the same time, he places a strong emphasis on order and discipline. When Valt accidentally knocked over sporting equipment in the gym, Shinoda made both Valt and Rantaro clean the storage room, reinforcing his expectation that students take responsibility for their actions. His personality is generally steady, fair, and diligent; he balances a nurturing attitude toward student passion with a firm commitment to rules and tidiness.

His motivations center on running the school effectively and fostering a positive environment where students can pursue their interests responsibly. He does not participate in beyblade battles himself, and his role in the story is that of a recurring supporting character who grants permission, supervises activities, and maintains discipline. His key relationships are with the students of Beigoma Academy, particularly Valt and Rantaro, whom he treats with a mix of encouragement and accountability.

Over the course of the series, Shinoda remains a largely consistent figure, serving as a stable presence within the school rather than undergoing significant personal development. His notable abilities are those of a school principal: administrative authority, the power to approve student organizations, and the responsibility to enforce school regulations.