Rantaro Kiyama (黄山 乱太郎, Kiyama Rantarō), also known as Kumicho (クミチョー, Kumichō; Boss) in the Japanese version and the Head Honcho or Honcho for short in the English version, is the tritagonist in the anime and manga series, Beyblade Burst and one of supporting characters in Beyblade Burst Evolution and Beyblade Burst Surge. He is a member of the Beigoma Academy BeyClub as well as a member of the Spanish team: BC Sol. He returns in Beyblade Burst Surge as the coach for the protagonists Hikaru Hizashi and Hyuga Hizashi's team: The Comets. Rantaro currently battles with his Beyblade, Glide Roktavor Wheel Revolve 1S. He is also the older brother of Ranjiro Kiyama. Quick Answers fandom logo What is the meaning of 'Honcho' in the context of Rantaro Kiyama's character? toggle section What role does Rantaro Kiyama play in Beyblade Burst Evolution? toggle section What is the significance of the Beigoma Academy BeyClub in Rantaro Kiyama's story? toggle section Who does Rantaro Kiyama coach in Beyblade Burst Surge? toggle section What is the relationship between Rantaro Kiyama and the Spanish team BC Sol? toggle section ADVERTISEMENT Appearance Rantaro is a tall, comparative to his age, fair-skinned boy, has blonde hair that he wears in a pompadour and brown eyes. He wears a bandage on the bridge of his nose, has a habit of keeping an orange and red lollipop in his mouth, and carries a large white paper fan. In Burst and Burst Evolution, his attire consists of a black gakuran jacket slung over his shoulders, akin to a cape, a dark-red tank top underneath, black gakuran trousers, a white sash as a belt, and brown laceless shoes. When he battles in Burst, he initially placed his comic books around his waistband (In the manga, these are specifically CoroCoro comics). In Surge, he retains his full gakuran attire, but the jacket has a red interior and gold buttons, he wears an orange dress shirt, a blue sash as a belt, and brown dress shoes. ADVERTISEMENT Personality Rantaro is highly self-confident, often referring to himself as the Head Honcho and is good at sneaking things in and out of their school's strict regulations. He can be quite simple-minded and clueless, and is shown to not be very insightful (such as when he was unable to tell that Valt was upset over Shu's shoulder injury and when Ken was feeling lonely at Xander's grandpa's dojo). Despite this, he is honest and has a strong sense of justice. Rantaro has many similar personality traits to Valt Aoi. Being naturally honest, he displays many of his emotions openly, whether it be happiness, anger, sadness or joy. He wants to be seen as a tough guy, but he is actually a big softie underneath it all. Often times, he is the first to encourage his teammates to do well before a battle and provide moral support whenever they are feeling down. In addition, Rantaro is shown to get along very well with younger children, retroactively foreshadowing his close relationship with his younger brother, Ranjiro. Rantaro's greatest fear is revealed to be unicorns, though it is unknown how or where he developed this fear from. A couple of his favorite foods are tacos and meat. At one point, he threw a fit when Wakiya stole an entire plate of kabobs meant for the former, leaving him nothing but a single green onion. As seen a couple of times in the anime, Rantaro doesn't like it when people call his jacket a cape. In Surge, Rantaro becomes much wiser, sharing his advice with Hikaru and Hyuga and teaching them the importance of training, resting, and looking out for each other. He is a supportive coach for the brothers and is friendly to them. However, he tends to reserve his friendliness quite often, choosing to be more strict with Hikaru and Hyuga in an effort to make them stronger, not hesitating to yell at them or lecture them. Despite this, he shows sympathy to the Hizashis if either of them is sad. This was shown when he told Hikaru to release his emotions instead of being depressed. He also showed sympathy to Hyuga, asking him what was wrong when the latter was too tense during training. Rantaro is shown to be much more responsible in Surge than during previous seasons. When Hyuga got lost right before the Legend Festival, he took full responsibility, claiming that it was his fault that his student had disappeared. He also saved Silas during battle, choosing to sacrifice his bey instead, despite his tense relationship with him. ADVERTISEMENT Biography Beyblade Burst (anime) Rantaro was introduced in Let's Go! Valtryek!!, where he is first seen at the start of a battle against Valt Aoi. He won the battle against Valt without commanding his Beyblade once, as Valt's bad launches caused self-knockouts. He was then forced to clean up the mess caused by Valt's Victory Valtryek Boost Variable by Principal Shinoda. He later registered for the local tournament and faced Valt once again in the first round of the tournament. Despite winning the first battle with a Ring-Out Finish and earning a point, Rantaro lost the second round due to a Burst Finish, resulting in Valt's overall victory. He complimented Valt on his performance afterwards. Ever since then, Rantaro became good friends with Valt, Ken Midori, and Daigo Kurogami. They eventually go on to form their own Beyblading Club and train together. Beyblade Burst (manga) Rantaro Kiyama debuts in the first chapter as the first person ever to be challenged by Valt Aoi. However, their first battle ended up in disaster as Valt's failed launch broke the statue of the school's founder. As a result, both Rantaro and Valt were punished by their teacher. ADVERTISEMENT Beyblade Burst Evolution Sometime after Valt's battle against Lui in the Individual tournament finals, both Valt and Rantaro are scouted by Spain's team; BC Sol and their beyblades receive upgrades. They do so well that they become official members of BC Sol and battle in the World League. At various points, Rantaro and Valt join Wakiya and Daigo in learning more about the Snake Pit and their best blader Red Eye, who turned out to be their friend Shu. In the finals of the World League, he battles in the first round. There, he defeats Richard Yello through his Stamina Launch overpowering Richard's special move. Elated, he thanks Trad for giving him the grip to help him grow. During a flashback before the final match between Silas and Joshua, he gave Silas a lollipop to help him relax as his teammate's efforts to push himself in training. Beyblade Burst Turbo Rantaro is not present in Turbo, save for a few appearances in flashbacks. However, his brother Ranjiro is one of the main Bladers. He is also mentioned to have passed down his Raging Roktavor Bey to Ranjiro as well. Beyblade Burst Surge Rantaro first appears in Surge in a battle with Valt and Silas. ADVERTISEMENT Beyblades Roktavor Heavy Survive: Rantaro's primary Beyblade in the Beyblade Burst manga. Raging Roktavor Gravity Revolve: Rantaro's primary Beyblade in Beyblade Burst. He would later give it to his younger brother, Ranjiro. Berserk Roktavor 4Cross Flugel: Rantaro's primary Beyblade in Beyblade Burst Evolution. Berserk Roktavor 4 Flugel: Rantaro's Beyblade in Evolution without the use of the Cross frame, giving Roktavor an increase in speed. Glide Roktavor Wheel Revolve 1S: Rantaro's Lightning Beyblade in Beyblade Burst Surge. His brother, Ranjiro also uses this Bey, albeit in different colors. Cyclone Roktavor Giga Never-6: Rantaro's Quad Beyblade in the Beyblade Burst QuadDrive manga. Launch Styles Stamina Launch: When this launch is executed properly, it allows Roktavor to attack with more power. However, if the launch fails, Roktavor bursts on its own rather easily. Lightning Launch: When a Blader has achieved complete synchronization with his Beyblade, the Launcher will illuminate and sparkle, granting the bey a temporary increase in speed and power. ADVERTISEMENT Special Moves Roktavor Zone: Roktavor takes up the center of the Beystadium and uses its strong Stamina and Defense to repel opponents while reducing Stamina loss. Ultra Roktavor Zone: A stronger version of Roktavor Zone in which Roktavor utilizes its Stamina Wings to create a miniature cyclone that repels attacks and allows it to spin for longer periods of time. Stamina Wings: In the middle of a battle, Roktavor will release the stamina wings on its Layer to boost its centrifugal force. Glide Tornado: Rotating at high speed, Glide Roktavor uses its wings to generate an upward force to create a tornado. Double Tornado: The Kiyama brothers' Glide Roktavor Beys combine their Glide Tornado moves to form one large tornado as they spin in complete synchronization. Synchro Lightning: As they move in complete synchronization, Brave Valtryek and Glide Roktavor build up speed by using the Ultimate Storm Beystadium's Storm Ring, then vault themselves in the air with the stadium's slope and slam down upon the opposing Beyblades to knock them out of the stadium. Roaring Tornado: While spinning at great speed, Glide Roktavor generates a cyclone with its Ring, increasing its own speed at an even greater force. ADVERTISEMENT Beybattles Anime Beyblade Burst Beyblade Burst Evolution Beyblade Burst Turbo Beyblade Burst Surge Manga Valt Arc Official Description Beyblade Burst Rantaro is a passionate Blader who wants to be seen as a tough guy, but is just a really big softie. He never hesitates to express himself, and is a genuinely honest person through and through. Though he tries not to let on, he cares a lot about Valt and his growth as a Blader which makes him one of Valt’s biggest cheerleaders and closest friends. ADVERTISEMENT Beyblade Burst Evolution Rantaro is a passionate Blader who wants to be seen as a tough guy, but is really just a big softie. He follows best friend Valt to Spain, where he makes it through the team tryouts and is picked for BC Sol. Beyblade Burst Surge Blading legend and BC Sol first-stringer Rantaro “Honcho” Kiyama is a stand-up guy with no time for nonsense. A real man of justice, this righteous Blader is honest to a fault. Whether he’s falling over laughing or steaming mad, you’re going to know exactly what he’s feeling. Anime Appearances Beyblade Burst Episode 01 - Let's Go! Valtyek! Episode 02 - Kerbeus: Guard Dog of The Underworld! Episode 03 - Blast-Off! Rush Launch! Episode 04 - Beyblade Club! Let's Get Started! Episode 05 - Into the Darkness! Dark Doomcizor! Episode 06 - Get Ready! Crash Course! Episode 07 - The Flash Launch! It's Crazy Fast! Episode 08 - A Powerful Opponent! Hyper Hourusood! Episode 09 - Wyvron In The Way! Episode 10 - Get Over It! Trust in Valtyek! Episode 11 - Spryzen's Despair! Episode 12 - Shield Crash Menace! Episode 13 - Shu's Test! Episode 14 - The Battle We Promised! Episode 15 - Fierce Battle! Valtryek vs Spryzen! Episode 16 - A Group Lesson! Shakadera Special! Episode 17 - Extreme Xcalius! Episode 18 - Team Battle! It's Off the Hook! Episode 19 - Roktavor vs Unicrest! Episode 20 - Bring it Together! Chain Launch! Episode 21 - A Battle Of Friendship! Episode 22 - Valtryek Awakens! Episode 23 - Lonely Doomscizor! Episode 24 - Full Strength, for Real! Episode 25 - The Mysterious Masked Blader! Episode 26 - Let's Do This Thing! Episode 27 - Training Camp! The Biting Stadium! Episode 28 - Mountains! Rivers! A Huge Stormy Adventure! Episode 29 - Eye On The Prize! Episode 30 - The Winged Snake! Quetziko! Episode 31 - Teachings of a Legend! Episode 32 - Cyclone Power! Episode 33 - Mega Flames! Dual Sabers! Episode 34 - The Beasts Bare Their Fangs! Episode 35 - Primal Attack! Beast Betromoth! Episode 36 - Rideout Rising! Episode 37 - Next Stop, Team Finals! Episode 38 - Battle to the Finish! Lost Luinor! Episode 39 - Into the Vortex! Lost Spiral! Episode 40 - All-In! Going Solo! Episode 41 - Nepstrius' Trap! Episode 42 - Jumbo Jormuntor! The Venomous Snake! Episode 43 - Winged Launch! Episode 44 - Roar! Battle of the Beasts! Episode 45 - Spryzen vs Wyvron! Episode 46 - Battle for the Top! Valt vs Xander! Episode 47 - Star Battle! Episode 48 - Semi-Finals! Spin Versus Speed! Episode 49 - Old Rivals! Lui Versus Shu! Episode 50 - Overthrowing the King! Episode 51 - Final Showdown! Victory Valtryek! ADVERTISEMENT Beyblade Burst Evolution Episode 01 - Fresh Start! Valtryek's Evolution (Flashback) Episode 02 - Fighting Spirit! Berserk Roktavor! Episode 03 - Drain Fafnir! Winding Up! Episode 04 - Whirlwind! Tempest Wyvron! Episode 05 - Surprise Attack! Kinetic Satomb! Episode 06 - Squad Shake Up! Episode 07 - Journey to the Top! Episode 08 - Season Opener! European League! Episode 09 - Alter Cognite! The Shape Shifter! Episode 10 - Free to Launch! Episode 11 - BC Sol! A Team Divided! Episode 12 - The Return of Doomscizor! Episode 13 - Twin Scythes! Double Strike! Episode 14 - Attack! Maximus Garuda! Episode 15 - Ghasem! The Airborne Blader! Episode 16 - The Search for Shu! Episode 17 - Shadow Magic! The Snake Pit! Episode 18 - The Underground Maze! Episode 19 - Secret Fire! Red Eye! Episode 20 - New Teammates! New Rivals! Episode 21 - Joshua vs. the Space Ninjas! Episode 22 - Blast Jinnius! Caller of Storms! Episode 23 - Infinity Stadium! Raul's Challenge! Episode 24 - World League! Setting the Stage! Episode 25 - Showdown! Surge Xcalius! Episode 26 - Genesis Reboot! Episode 27 - Worlds Collide! Home Turf! Episode 28 - Vampire! Deep Caynox! Episode 29 - The Fortress! Shelter Regulus! Episode 30 - Collision Course! To the Finals! Episode 31 - Big 5! Breaking Through! Episode 32 - Unrivaled! Triple Saber! Episode 33 - The World League Final! Episode 34 - Full Power Spring Attack! Episode 35 - To the Podium! Episode 36 - Lúinor vs. Spryzen! Episode 37 - Challenge of Champions! Episode 38 - Requiem Project! Spryzen Unleashed! Episode 39 - Emperor of the Underground! Episode 40 - Bow Down! Boom Khalzar! Episode 41 - Colossus Hammer! Twin Noctemis! Episode 42 - BC Sol Scorcher! Episode 43 - White Hot Rivals! Episode 44 - Epic Evolution! Strike Valtryek! Episode 45 - Spryzen the Destroyer! Episode 46 - No Limits! Free vs. Lui! Episode 47 - Full Force Charging Up Episode 48 - Teamwork! To the Semi-Finals! Episode 49 - The Fierce Four! Episode 50 - Breaking Point Bursting Through! Episode 51 - A Champion is Crowned! ADVERTISEMENT Beyblade Burst Turbo Episode 03 - Duel at Sunset! (flashback) Episode 07 - Curtains Rise! The Lúinor Cup! (flashback) Episode 39 - Aiger's Rematch! Unbreakable Bond! (picture) Beyblade Burst Surge Episode 01 - The Blading Revolution! Episode 02 - Locked On! Lightning Launch! Episode 03 - Persistence! Kolossal Strike! Episode 04 - Listen to Your Bey's Voice! Episode 05 - Illusory Dragon! Mirage Fafnir! Episode 06 - Dream Team! Tag Battle! Episode 07 - Conquering the Ogre's Dungeon! Episode 08 - The Jet-Black Sun! Vex Lucius! Episode 09 - Is This a Dream?! Or Is It a Nightmare?! Episode 10 - Rise to Victory! Triumph Dragon! Episode 11 - The Great Revolution! Legend Festival! Episode 12 - Hyuga and Lain vs. Hikaru and Aiger! Episode 13 - A True Hero! Tag Battle Style! Episode 14 - Gotta Win! Going All-Out! Episode 15 - Defeat Valt! Episode 16 - Grand Finale! Valt vs. Lain! Episode 17 - Spirit of Fire! World Spryzen! Episode 18 - Counterattack! Lucius Endbringer! Episode 19 - Tag-Team! Ultimate Partner! Episode 20 - Raging Battle! Defeating the Storm! Episode 21 - Crash and Clash! Battle of Legends! Episode 22 - Friendly Fire?! Final Limit Breaker! Episode 23 - Scorching Battle! Dauntless Bravery! Episode 24 - We Can Do It! Or Maybe Not! Episode 25 - Confidence! Cowardice? Carefree-ness?! Episode 26 - Revolution! The Final Showdown! ADVERTISEMENT Beyblade Burst QuadDrive Episode 19 - Regnar's Wrath! Glory Pendulum! (image; flashback) Beyblade Burst QuadStrike Episode 13 - Tag-Team! Break the Limit! (flashback) Episode 26 - Elemental Battle! Ultimate Showdown! Manga Appearances Valt Arc Chapter 01 - Let's Go, Partner! Valtryek! Chapter 02 - Challenge of Kerbeus, Stalwart Guard Dog Chapter 03 - The Jet Black Attacker, Doomscizor's Assault Chapter 04 - Fire Dragon Wyvron's Explosive Winged Walls Chapter 05 - Battle Fairy Spryzen's Crushing Blow Chapter 06 - Showdown! Advancing Valtryek vs. Flawless Spryzen!! Chapter 07 - Who'll Be Club Leader?! Formation of the Bey Club!! Chapter 08 - Sacred Sword Xcalius' Invincible Strikes Chapter 09 - Explosive Evolution, Victory Valtryek!! Chapter 10 - Water God Nepstrius Engulfs! Chapter 11 - The Bey Club Recruits! Chapter 12 - Flying Dragon Wyvron's Wings of Defense!! Chapter 13 - Valtryek's Explosive New Special Move! Chapter 14 - The Bey Club Goes Swimming!! Special Chapter 1 - Xeno Xcalius' Invincible Blades!! Chapter 15 - Splendid Spryzen's Ever-Changing Tactics!! Chapter 16 - Fiery Fight! Battle God Valtryek vs. Sacred Sword Xcalius!! Chapter 17 - Victory Valtryek's Miraculous Awakening!! Chapter 18 - Fearsome Training?! A Bey Battle Courage Test!! Special Chapter 2 - The Birth of Gold God Bey (Part 1) Special Chapter 3 - The Birth of Gold God Bey (Part 2) Chapter 19 - Zillion Zeutron's Limitless Stamina!! Chapter 20 - Storm Spryzen's Swift Strike!! Chapter 21 - The Almighty Zillion vs. Battle God Valtryek!! Chapter 22 - Spryzen vs. Lúinor - Fateful Clash!! Chapter 23 - Roar of the Counter Dragon! Lost Lúinor's Ultra Spin!! Chapter 24 - To the Finals!! Valt's Super Training!! Chapter 25 - The Final Match Begins!! Lúinor at Full Power!! Chapter 26 - The Final Showdown!! An Unbelievable Outcome!! Chapter 27 - All the World's a Stage!! All in the World Are My Rivals!! (flashback) Chapter 28 - Valt's Valiant Battles at the Cyclone Bey Stadium!! Chapter 29 - Berserk Roktavor's Immovable Wall!! Chapter 30 - Drain Fafnir's Menacing Counter Spin!! Chapter 31 - The Descent of Time Manipulator Alter Chronos!! Chapter 32 - Killer Doomscizor's Double Scythes!! Chapter 33 - Maximum Garuda Takes Flight with a Soaring Thrust!! Chapter 34 - Legend Spryzen's Dazzling Bi-Directional Spins!! Special Chapter 6 - Shadow Orichalcum's Invincible Spins (Part 1) Special Chapter 7 - Shadow Orichalcum's Invincible Spins (Part 2) Chapter 35 - Blast Jinnius' Impenetrable Defense!! Chapter 36 - Super Training to Master Genesis Reboot!! Chapter 37 - Nightmare Lúinor's Nightmarish Pursuit!! Chapter 38 - Invincible Sword of Destruction, Sieg Xcalius!! Chapter 39 - Strike Genesis Valtryek's Fully Awakened Blades!! Chapter 40 - Nightmare Lúinor The Destroyer Strikes Again!! Chapter 41 - Omnipotent Spryzen Requiem's Perfect Offenses and Defenses!! Chapter 42 - Super Special Training to Control a Super Awakened Buddy! Chapter 43 - World Finals - Battle of Destiny Between Best Friends! Special Chapter 8 - Ultimate God of Beys, The Double God Bey!! (Part 1) Special Chapter 9 - Ultimate God of Beys, The Double God Bey!! (Part 2) Chapter 44 - World Champion Match Between Valtryek and Spryzen!! Chapter 45 - Best Friend's Return! Prodigy Shu's Final Resolve!! ADVERTISEMENT Relationships Ranjiro Kiyama Ranjiro is Rantaro's younger brother. Hikaru Hizashi Rantaro and Hikaru are good friends, since Rantaro knows that Hikaru have good strategies when it comes to battling strong opponents. Rantaro always suppports Hikaru when something goes wrong. Hyuga Hizashi Rantaro at first didn't like Hyuga's recklessness during battle, but he started to appreciate him more as Hyuga got stronger and trained more often. Valt Aoi Valt and Rantaro are best friends. They get along well, but Rantaro at first didn't like Valt's naiveity during both the Burst and Burst Evolution Seasons. After Valt defeated Shu, he became proud of how hard Valt worked to bring him back. In Surge, they are still good friends support each other. ADVERTISEMENT Daigo Kurogami Rantaro gets along nicely with Daigo. As proven in Episode 26, when he was the one who told Valt that Daigo quit the Club and in Episode 45 when they were seen training together and later raced against Valt and Wakiya to where Shu was. Ranzo Kiyama Rantaro is the cousin of Ranzo. Quotes "Keep your cool, Honcho. Come on, inner peace. Think sunshine and tacos." "MAN CANNOT SURVIVE ON GREEN ONION ALONE!!!!" "This is just like the unicorn from my dreams." "Nobody, and I mean NOBODY makes my friend sad!" "HEY! ZIP IT!" -yelling at Valt to keep quiet about the number of Bey Club members "With great style comes great responsibility." "Alright, punks, I'm the one you want a piece of! Who wants to go first?!" "Is that arrogance I am detecting in your voice?" "No one pops my zen bubble!" "Time-out! You're wound up tighter than my belt on Thanksgiving! And that's sayin' a lot." "Am I boring you?!" "Please tell me you weren't actually talking to your Bey just now?" "That's okay, just forget about little old me." "Welcome to Roktavor Zone!" "You don't say? Nothing gets past you." "Unlike some of us, he's got the fundamentals down." -talking about Shu "Look at him showing off! There's no need for that behavior!" "Can't a guy soak up the sun in peace?!" "It's not a cape!" "You signed up for this, so stay put!" -telling Valt that he can't back out of giving the Athlete's Pledge "What else did you expect? We're just getting started started! How about I skip the appetizers and serve up the main course!" "What'd you say? My hearing aids can't pick up the frequency of your attitude!" -Rantaro imitating an old man "Ain't nothing wrong with faking it until you make it am I right?" "You're overdoing the whole 'Shadow' thing!" "You won't even let us take a lunch break!?" -getting shouted at by Joshua Burns' director, Terry Trent "Tell us something we don't know, chatterbox!" "I'm too pretty to be an icicle!" "And the award for 'Worst Attitude' goes to..." "There goes the street cred." "He's been living a secret double life this whole time? Why would he do something like this?" -after finding out about Shu being Red Eye "Honcho, keep it together!." - Rantaro in tears after Valt defeats Shu in the International Blader's Cup final. "I'm known as Head Honcho! People love me!" "Says the guy who can't even walk straight!" - after Valt tripped over his own feet.