The Bakugan battle brawlers began when two young boys by the name of Dan and Shun made the rules to a mysterious game played with bakupearls, gate cards and ability cards. No one would ever have guessed what was going to happen next as Dan and his new internet friends battle their way to the bitter end.
Episodes
52
Aired
Spring 2007
Score
6.2
Popularity
#1995
Card BattleKaijuKidsDragonsPrimarily Child CastProxy BattleCGI
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