TV-Series
Description
Genjūrō Kamekaki first appears during the Neo Battle Bladers tournament, where he quickly makes a name for himself as a formidable blader with a calm and observant demeanor. He initially oversees the matches from the sidelines, taking particular notice of the Crimson Challenger, Ren Kurenai, after she defeats several opponents in swift succession. Rather than feeling intimidated by her aggressive style, Genjūrō is impressed and directly challenges her to a battle, which he accepts without hesitation.
In terms of physical appearance, Genjūrō is easily recognizable by his long, spiky blonde hair that resembles a crown. His facial features include slanted eyelids, a pointed nose, and notably sharp teeth, giving him a somewhat eccentric or menacing look. He is often seen chewing on a golden dandelion. His attire consists of a blue robe with a large white star on it, worn over a smaller green robe acting as an undershirt. He also wears signature dark-green gloves that cover two fingers while leaving the remaining three exposed.
Personality-wise, Genjūrō comes across as confident and unflappable in battle. Rather than launching aggressive attacks, he prefers a defensive strategy, allowing his opponent to strike while he calmly dodges. This patience and control reflect a strategic mind that waits for the right moment to turn the tide of a fight. His confidence borders on arrogance, but it is backed by genuine skill. He is also shown to be a loyal operative, as he reports the outcomes of his battles to the heads of DNA, ensuring them that everything is proceeding according to their precise plan.
Genjūrō's role in the story is primarily that of an antagonist affiliated with DNA, an organization with its own agenda for the tournament. He acts as an obstacle for other bladers, particularly Ren, whom he defeats and eliminates from Neo Battle Bladers. Later, he battles Sakyo Kurayami for a place in the Final Eight. Although he puts up a strong fight, Sakyo ultimately defeats him with Ronin Dragoon, knocking Genbu out of the stadium and ending Genjūrō's run in the tournament. Beyond his tournament matches, he is also shown training at DNA headquarters against Kira Hayama, though he loses to Kira's Berserker Behemoth.
Key relationships include his rivalry with Ren Kurenai, whom he defeats early on but later loses to in subsequent encounters. He also shares a competitive dynamic with Sakyo Kurayami, whose power ultimately surpasses his own. As a member of DNA, he works alongside bladers such as Yoshio Arrow, Spike, and Baihu in tag battles against the main protagonists, including Zyro Kurogane, Shinobu Hiryuin, Eight Unabara, and Kite Unabara.
Throughout the story, Genjūrō's development follows the path of a competent antagonist who gradually faces stronger opponents. While he initially seems unstoppable against lesser bladers and even defeats a skilled opponent like Ren, his subsequent losses to Sakyo and Kira demonstrate that he is not invincible. His later tag battles show him cooperating with other DNA bladers, but he continues to experience defeats, notably losing to Ren in a rematch. These setbacks reveal his limitations and ultimately remove him as a major threat in the tournament's later stages.
Regarding abilities, Genjūrō wields the beyblade Bandit Genbu F230TB. His battle style is highly defensive, relying on Genbu's ability to dodge incoming attacks rather than blocking them directly. His signature special move is Spinning Shell Smash, which unleashes the beast of the Black Tortoise. In this attack, Genbu hurls a large axe at the opponent's bey, striking with enough force to hurl it out of the stadium. This move proves effective against Ren's Thief Phoenix but is eventually outmatched by Sakyo's Ronin Dragoon and its Lance Attack. Genjūrō's defensive capabilities are so pronounced that he can allow an opponent to strike repeatedly without taking damage, waiting patiently for the perfect moment to counterattack.
In terms of physical appearance, Genjūrō is easily recognizable by his long, spiky blonde hair that resembles a crown. His facial features include slanted eyelids, a pointed nose, and notably sharp teeth, giving him a somewhat eccentric or menacing look. He is often seen chewing on a golden dandelion. His attire consists of a blue robe with a large white star on it, worn over a smaller green robe acting as an undershirt. He also wears signature dark-green gloves that cover two fingers while leaving the remaining three exposed.
Personality-wise, Genjūrō comes across as confident and unflappable in battle. Rather than launching aggressive attacks, he prefers a defensive strategy, allowing his opponent to strike while he calmly dodges. This patience and control reflect a strategic mind that waits for the right moment to turn the tide of a fight. His confidence borders on arrogance, but it is backed by genuine skill. He is also shown to be a loyal operative, as he reports the outcomes of his battles to the heads of DNA, ensuring them that everything is proceeding according to their precise plan.
Genjūrō's role in the story is primarily that of an antagonist affiliated with DNA, an organization with its own agenda for the tournament. He acts as an obstacle for other bladers, particularly Ren, whom he defeats and eliminates from Neo Battle Bladers. Later, he battles Sakyo Kurayami for a place in the Final Eight. Although he puts up a strong fight, Sakyo ultimately defeats him with Ronin Dragoon, knocking Genbu out of the stadium and ending Genjūrō's run in the tournament. Beyond his tournament matches, he is also shown training at DNA headquarters against Kira Hayama, though he loses to Kira's Berserker Behemoth.
Key relationships include his rivalry with Ren Kurenai, whom he defeats early on but later loses to in subsequent encounters. He also shares a competitive dynamic with Sakyo Kurayami, whose power ultimately surpasses his own. As a member of DNA, he works alongside bladers such as Yoshio Arrow, Spike, and Baihu in tag battles against the main protagonists, including Zyro Kurogane, Shinobu Hiryuin, Eight Unabara, and Kite Unabara.
Throughout the story, Genjūrō's development follows the path of a competent antagonist who gradually faces stronger opponents. While he initially seems unstoppable against lesser bladers and even defeats a skilled opponent like Ren, his subsequent losses to Sakyo and Kira demonstrate that he is not invincible. His later tag battles show him cooperating with other DNA bladers, but he continues to experience defeats, notably losing to Ren in a rematch. These setbacks reveal his limitations and ultimately remove him as a major threat in the tournament's later stages.
Regarding abilities, Genjūrō wields the beyblade Bandit Genbu F230TB. His battle style is highly defensive, relying on Genbu's ability to dodge incoming attacks rather than blocking them directly. His signature special move is Spinning Shell Smash, which unleashes the beast of the Black Tortoise. In this attack, Genbu hurls a large axe at the opponent's bey, striking with enough force to hurl it out of the stadium. This move proves effective against Ren's Thief Phoenix but is eventually outmatched by Sakyo's Ronin Dragoon and its Lance Attack. Genjūrō's defensive capabilities are so pronounced that he can allow an opponent to strike repeatedly without taking damage, waiting patiently for the perfect moment to counterattack.