Beyblade X Manga Reading Order for New Readers

Good news if you’re looking up the Beyblade X manga reading order: it’s about as simple as it gets. No spin-offs, no side stories, no branching timelines — just one numbered volume sequence from start to finish. Manga (Japanese comic books published in collected volumes) can sometimes have complicated reading orders, but Beyblade X isn’t one of those cases.

There are still questions worth answering before you pick up Vol. 1, especially if you’ve been watching the anime (the animated TV series based on this manga) or have history with older Beyblade series. Let’s sort all of that out.

Beyblade X Manga Reading Order — One Straight Path

Beyblade X uses a single linear volume numbering. You start at Vol. 1 and read forward. That’s the entire reading order.

There are no companion manga, no “.5” volumes, and no spin-off series that slot in between chapters. The story by Homura Kawamoto and Hikaru Muno runs in one continuous line.

You also do not need to read any previous Beyblade manga. Beyblade X is a standalone series with its own characters and setting. If you’ve never touched a Beyblade comic in your life, Vol. 1 is exactly where you belong.

Here’s a quick-reference table for the English volumes published by VIZ Media. Each volume is a paperback book collecting several chapters of the ongoing story:

Volume	English Release Date	Status
Vol. 1	January 14, 2025	Available
Vol. 2	April 8, 2025	Available
Vol. 3	July 8, 2025	Available
Vol. 4	October 14, 2025	Available
Vol. 5	January 13, 2026	Available
Vol. 6	July 14, 2026	Available
Vol. 7	October 13, 2026	Scheduled

The series is ongoing in Japan with 9 volumes published so far, so additional English volumes are on the way from VIZ Media.

How to Read Beyblade X — What Each Volume Covers

Beyblade X is a competitive battling manga where each volume builds directly on the last — rivalries deepen, tournaments escalate, and new opponents show up based on what happened in previous rounds. Skipping a volume means missing the setup that makes later payoffs land.

Here’s a spoiler-free overview of what you’re getting into with each English release:

Vol. 1 introduces the world of competitive Beyblade battling and the core cast of characters. This is where the rules, the stakes, and the personalities get established. If you’re coming from the anime and wondering whether the manga follows the same main characters and story — it does, and this is where that story begins in its original form. Everything that follows grows from this foundation, making it the natural starting line for anyone new to Beyblade X.

Vol. 2 builds on the rivalry and tournament foundations laid in the first volume. Characters introduced in Vol. 1 start clashing in more meaningful ways, and the competitive landscape expands as new challengers enter the picture.

Vol. 3 continues raising the stakes of the competition. By this point, the manga has found its rhythm and the battles carry more weight because you’re invested in the characters and their goals.

Vol. 4 pushes the tournament forward with escalating challenges. The pacing picks up here as bigger opponents and higher-pressure situations come into play, and the results of earlier matches start shaping the path ahead.

Vol. 5 develops the story further with intense competitive battles and character growth that builds on everything from the previous four volumes. Relationships between rivals take on new dimensions.

Vol. 6 is now available. Vol. 7 (October 13, 2026) is the next scheduled English release, and with 9 volumes already out in Japan, there’s plenty more to come.

A note on the Japanese releases: since the manga is ongoing in Japan with 9 volumes published, the English edition is still catching up. VIZ Media has been releasing volumes at a steady pace, so the gap should continue to close over time.

Do You Need to Read Older Beyblade Manga First?

No. This is probably the most common question for newcomers, and the answer is refreshingly simple.

Beyblade X is part of the Beyblade franchise from Takara Tomy (the Japanese toy company behind Beyblade products), but it shares no confirmed narrative continuity with the earlier manga. The original Beyblade manga, Beyblade: Metal Fusion, and Beyblade Burst were all separate series released over the years, each with different characters, different stories, and different creative teams. You don’t need to know anything about them to follow Beyblade X.

Beyblade X was created by Homura Kawamoto and Hikaru Muno, with art by Posuka Demizu (and ZIONAO co-credited from Vol. 5 onward), whose detailed, dynamic art style brings the battles to life. This is an entirely different creative team from any previous Beyblade manga.

So if you’ve never read a single chapter of any older Beyblade series, you won’t miss a thing. Beyblade X Vol. 1 was designed as a fresh starting point. The world, the characters, and the competitive system are all introduced from scratch.

That said, if you’re a longtime Beyblade fan, there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying the earlier manga on their own merits — they’re just not required reading for understanding Beyblade X.

Where to Buy Beyblade X in English

VIZ Media publishes the official English edition of Beyblade X in North America. Here’s what you need to know about formats and availability:

Physical Volumes

Each paperback volume carries an All Ages rating, making it suitable for younger readers and anyone looking for a fun, accessible sports manga. The currently available volumes can be found at major book retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local bookstore.

Digital Options

If you prefer reading on a screen, Beyblade X is available through the VIZ Manga platform. VIZ also offers what’s called simulpub chapter access — meaning new chapters are released digitally in English at roughly the same time as the Japanese release. This is a great option if you’ve caught up with the physical volumes and don’t want to wait for the next collected book.

Asia Region

For readers in Southeast Asia, Shogakukan Asia (based in Singapore) handles English-language distribution in that region.

What About the Japanese Volumes?

The series has 9 volumes published in Japan by Shogakukan, where it runs in Monthly CoroCoro Comic, a Japanese monthly magazine where chapters are published before being collected into volumes. The English edition currently has 6 volumes available, with Vol. 7 scheduled for October 13, 2026 — so if you’re an English reader, keep in mind that there’s more story available in Japanese than has been translated so far. VIZ Media has additional volumes in the pipeline.

Beyblade X Volume Order — Common Mistakes New Readers Make

A few things trip people up when starting Beyblade X. Here’s what to watch for:

• Assuming you need older Beyblade manga first. You don’t. Beyblade X is completely standalone. This is the single most common misconception, and it stops people from picking up a series they’d genuinely enjoy.

• Confusing the anime timeline with the manga. The anime (the animated TV adaptation) and the manga both tell the Beyblade X story, but the manga is the original source material — meaning it came first, and the anime was adapted from it. The anime may adapt, rearrange, or add material differently. If you want the original story as the creators wrote it, the manga is your primary source. If you’re coming from the anime and wondering whether the manga covers the same ground, it does — but the manga is where that story originated.

• Waiting for the series to finish before starting. The manga is ongoing in Japan, and there’s no indication it’s wrapping up soon. Each volume reads well on its own terms while building toward bigger payoffs, so there’s no reason to hold off. Grab Vol. 1 and see if it clicks for you.

• Mixing English and Japanese volumes mid-read. Since the English releases trail the Japanese editions, some readers who can read Japanese get impatient and jump ahead with Japanese volumes. If that’s you, be aware that mixing languages mid-series can create confusion, especially if the translation handles names or terminology differently. Stick with one language edition for the smoothest experience.

FAQ

How many Beyblade X manga volumes are there?

There are 9 volumes published in Japan and 6 volumes currently available in English, with Vol. 7 scheduled for October 13, 2026. The series is ongoing, so both numbers will continue to grow.

Is the Beyblade X manga finished?

No. Beyblade X is ongoing in Japan, still running in Monthly CoroCoro Comic (a Japanese monthly manga magazine).

Who created Beyblade X?

The story is by Homura Kawamoto and Hikaru Muno, with art by Posuka Demizu (and ZIONAO co-credited from Vol. 5 onward). It’s published by Shogakukan in Japan and VIZ Media in English.

Is there a Beyblade X anime?

Yes, a TV anime adaptation exists. The anime and the manga tell the same core story, but the manga is the original version — the anime was adapted from it. If you’re coming from the anime and want to experience the story as the creative team originally wrote it, start at Vol. 1 of the manga. You may notice some differences in pacing or structure between the two versions, which is normal for manga-to-anime adaptations.

Can I read Beyblade X digitally?

Yes. The VIZ Manga platform offers both volume purchases and simulpub chapter access (new chapters released digitally in English close to the Japanese release schedule) for Beyblade X.

Is Beyblade X appropriate for kids?

Yes. VIZ Media rates the English edition All Ages, making it one of the more accessible sports manga out there. The competitive battling action is exciting without being violent or inappropriate for younger readers.

Do I need to read the volumes in order?

Yes — and this goes for any manga that tells one continuous story, which is what Beyblade X does. Each volume builds its characters, rivalries, and tournament stakes based on what came before. Starting at Vol. 1 and reading forward gives you the full experience as it was meant to unfold.