Description
Rantarō Kiyama, known as Kumicho in Japanese and Head Honcho in English adaptations, is a prominent character across the Beyblade Burst series. He debuts as a Beigoma Academy student and founding BeyClub member alongside Valt Aoi. His initial Beyblade is Raging Roktavor Gravity Revolve, later inherited by his younger brother Ranjiro Kiyama. Early battles forge his rivalry with Valt, marked by an initial win due to Valt's self-knockout and a subsequent tournament loss where Valt achieved a Burst Finish.
In Beyblade Burst Evolution, Rantarō joins Valt on the Spanish team BC Sol, upgrading his Beyblade to Berserk Roktavor 4Cross Flugel. He competes in the World League, defeating Richard Yello using his Stamina Launch technique, enhanced by a specialized grip from teammate Trad. Rantarō also displays supportive gestures, like offering Silas Karlisle a lollipop to calm him before a critical match.
Rantarō is largely absent in Beyblade Burst Turbo, appearing only in flashbacks while Ranjiro inherits Raging Roktavor as a main blader.
Rantarō returns in Beyblade Burst Surge (Superking) as the qualified coach for The Comets, mentoring brothers Hikaru and Hyuga Hizashi. He adopts a disciplined coaching style emphasizing training and teamwork, while showing sympathy during their struggles. His Beyblade evolves into Glide Roktavor Wheel Revolve 1S (alternately Glide Ragnaruk), a Lightning-class Beyblade wielded with the Sparking Shoot launch technique for temporary speed and power boosts. He develops new special moves like Glide Tornado, generating upward force with the Beyblade's wings.
His personality blends high self-confidence with occasional simplicity and emotional transparency. He openly calls himself "Head Honcho," exhibits a strong sense of justice, and easily bonds with younger children, foreshadowing his relationship with Ranjiro. Notable traits include a fear of unicorns, a preference for tacos and meat, and irritation when his gakuran jacket is called a cape. He evolves from a self-assured blader to a wiser mentor, taking responsibility when Hyuga disappears pre-tournament and sacrificing his Beyblade to save Silas despite their strained relationship.
His battle record spans seasons, with wins against opponents like Paul Orlando, George Star, and the Hizashi brothers in training, and losses to elite bladers including Free De La Hoya and Lui Shirosagi. Key techniques include the defensive Roktavor Zone, the cyclone-enhanced Ultra Roktavor Zone, and the synchronized Double Tornado with Ranjiro.
Rantarō's design features blonde pompadour hair, a nose bridge bandage, and a signature lollipop. His attire evolves from a black gakuran jacket with a dark-red tank top to a more formal version with gold buttons and an orange dress shirt in Surge. He consistently carries a large white paper fan.
In Beyblade Burst Evolution, Rantarō joins Valt on the Spanish team BC Sol, upgrading his Beyblade to Berserk Roktavor 4Cross Flugel. He competes in the World League, defeating Richard Yello using his Stamina Launch technique, enhanced by a specialized grip from teammate Trad. Rantarō also displays supportive gestures, like offering Silas Karlisle a lollipop to calm him before a critical match.
Rantarō is largely absent in Beyblade Burst Turbo, appearing only in flashbacks while Ranjiro inherits Raging Roktavor as a main blader.
Rantarō returns in Beyblade Burst Surge (Superking) as the qualified coach for The Comets, mentoring brothers Hikaru and Hyuga Hizashi. He adopts a disciplined coaching style emphasizing training and teamwork, while showing sympathy during their struggles. His Beyblade evolves into Glide Roktavor Wheel Revolve 1S (alternately Glide Ragnaruk), a Lightning-class Beyblade wielded with the Sparking Shoot launch technique for temporary speed and power boosts. He develops new special moves like Glide Tornado, generating upward force with the Beyblade's wings.
His personality blends high self-confidence with occasional simplicity and emotional transparency. He openly calls himself "Head Honcho," exhibits a strong sense of justice, and easily bonds with younger children, foreshadowing his relationship with Ranjiro. Notable traits include a fear of unicorns, a preference for tacos and meat, and irritation when his gakuran jacket is called a cape. He evolves from a self-assured blader to a wiser mentor, taking responsibility when Hyuga disappears pre-tournament and sacrificing his Beyblade to save Silas despite their strained relationship.
His battle record spans seasons, with wins against opponents like Paul Orlando, George Star, and the Hizashi brothers in training, and losses to elite bladers including Free De La Hoya and Lui Shirosagi. Key techniques include the defensive Roktavor Zone, the cyclone-enhanced Ultra Roktavor Zone, and the synchronized Double Tornado with Ranjiro.
Rantarō's design features blonde pompadour hair, a nose bridge bandage, and a signature lollipop. His attire evolves from a black gakuran jacket with a dark-red tank top to a more formal version with gold buttons and an orange dress shirt in Surge. He consistently carries a large white paper fan.