Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders
Synopsis
Bakugan Interspace is a virtual reality system, where players can brawl against each other and take part in tournaments. Initially designed to help practice and enhance Bakugan skills, it quickly became a meeting place for many enthusiasts. During one of Danma Kuusou's duels, the Interspace crashes, and he gets knocked out cold. Before regaining consciousness, he experiences a vision of Bakugan at war with each other once again. The explosion of energy that accompanied Danma's fight and caused the shutdown of the system sends shock waves across the galaxy, attracting the attention of the Twelve Orders, a Gundalian organization. They infiltrate Bakugan Interspace, looking for strong brawlers to join them in their upcoming war with another alien race, the Neathians. Danma and his companions—Shun Kazami and Chouji Marukura—soon find themselves caught up in an extraterrestrial war. However, distant as it may seem, the conflict threatens the very sovereignty of Earth and the future of the Bakugan race as well. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is largely negative. Many feel the season suffers from a weak, repetitive storyline, poor character development, and uninspired art and sound design. The over-reliance on fantasy elements and deviation from the original series' core concepts further contribute to the disappointment, making it the worst season for many viewers.
Strengths
- Some enjoyment from seeing new Bakugan in action initially.
- Sid Arcale and Jesse Glenn are less annoying villains and put up a good fight.
Weaknesses
- Story is average with pointless filler episodes and repetitive battles.
- Art is the same as previous seasons with poor explosion drawings.
- Sound lacks new music and characters sound dreadful when screaming.
- New characters are annoying and poorly developed, mimicking traits of older characters in a bad way.
- Overdoing the fantasy elements and adding unneeded battle gear detracts from the original concept.
- Villains are generic and uninspired, shouting about power and world domination.