is a 2008 Japanese anime series based on the Battle Spirits Trading Card Game. It was produced by Sunrise and Nagoya Broadcasting Network and aired on TV Asahi from September 7, 2008 to September 6, 2009. It replaced Dinosaur King in the Nichi Asa Kids Time 7:00 timeslot and was succeeded by Battle Spirits: Shounen Gekiha Dan. It has been licensed in China, Thailand, and the Philippines. Plot The story follows the day-to-day adventures of an optimistic and energetic young boy nicknamed Bashin. Along with his card battler friends, he aims to be the very best at Battle Spirits. However, to accomplish that, they must defeat throughout the world, obtain X-rare cards to build the greatest deck, and take down King Uchuuchouten. Characters Pyroxene Card Battlers Chosen card battlers that each possess a stone (alternatively translated as "cornerstone"). The stones have the power to release , an alternate dimension where spirits truly exist, and allow their respective pets to speak. In the final tournament, they refer to themselves as X-rares： The DragonEmperor Siegfried, The TwinRowdy Diranos, The Gigantic Thor, The GiantHero Titus, The SacredEmperor Siegfrieden The protagonist. Bashin is a 12-year-old who is very passionate about Battle Spirits, though this singularity of mind often makes him oblivious to the people around him. He is at times rude, but often has good intentions. He lives with his mother Hayami and pet mouse Aibou, and his father left home when he was young. Initially he attends Toaru Elementary School but in episode 29 he advances to Toaru Middle School where he joins the Battle Spirits Club with Striker, Meganeko, Smile, and Seven. His catchphrase is Bashin uses an exclusively red deck in the beginning, adding more colors as the series continues. He possesses the oval-shaped red pyroxene stone, which was given to him by his father. X-rares: The ImpregnableFortress Odin, The Gigantic Thor, The DarkDragonEmperor Siegfried, The SacredEmperor Siegfrieden Bashin's rival. J is the "Noble Youth of the Battle Spirits World," winning championship after championship and has a large number of fans. He is also very rich, as his father is head of an electronics firm, and is chauffeured everywhere. He lives with his parents, sister Kyouka, and pet cat Okyou, but his father is often busy. He has a cold personality, though warms up with the influence of Kyouka and Bashin. He attends Tonari Private Middle School starting in episode 29,