(This article is written by someone who grew up yelling “LET IT RIP!” and now might buy a launcher to prove it.)
When I heard there was going to be an all-girls Beyblade tournament at Ayala Malls Feliz for Women’s Month, I locked that date in my calendar like it was a boss raid. There was no way I was missing it. I grew up spinning tops and screaming at plastic stadiums like they owed me money, so seeing it come back with this much energy—and all powered by women? I was so in.
The Lakambini Beyblade Tournament – Girls, Let’s Rip It!, hosted by Haru Esports, was nothing short of legendary.
Last March 15, the 4th floor of Ayala Malls Feliz basically turned into a battlefield. With 100 bladers—yes, ONE HUNDRED—split into two brackets of 50, the energy was off the charts from the first “3, 2, 1…” all the way to the final burst finish. Each bracket had their own “Swiss Queen,” and the top 16 from each side advanced into a double-elimination finals bracket that had the crowd on their feet.
The battles? INSANE. Tops were flying. Launchers were slamming. The crowd was yelling like it was the finals of a sports anime. You could feel the tension in the air with every spin.
Taking the crown was Kyla “Kyla” Camille Ng, whose control and precision had me questioning my own childhood skills. She was so good, the arena basically shook with every launch. The finalist, Krischelle Mae “King” Ofrecio, was right behind her with raw power and smart reads that had the crowd roaring. It felt like a real anime rivalry unfolding live.
Also holding it down in the top four were Frances Clarice “Rix” Magbuo and Charmaine “KittyPerry” Balat, both of whom brought their own style, swagger, and strategy to the tournament. Honestly? They all deserve their own spinoff series.
And just when I thought things couldn’t get cooler, I spotted cosplayers from Beyblade X casually walking around like it was no big deal. Characters like Jin and Bird Kazami were just… there! Watching matches, taking pics, vibing with the crowd. It was the perfect cherry on top for an already hype event. I was this close to asking for a selfie, but the matches had me glued in place.
But it wasn’t just about the battles. The whole space turned into a family-friendly hangout zone. Couples were cheering each other on. Parents were helping their kids launch. Even random mall-goers got pulled into the excitement. You could feel the shared love for Beyblade all around—it wasn’t just nostalgic, it was electric.
And yeah… I didn’t buy anything. Yet. But I stared at that merch table longer than I care to admit. Launchers. Custom tops. Stadiums. My brain was like, “We are adults with responsibilities,” but my heart was like, “Bro, remember Dragoon?” I haven’t made the purchase yet, but mentally? I already picked out my top. It’s sitting on my imaginary shelf right next to my childhood dreams. And honestly? The temptation is so real.
Big shoutout to Haru Esports for pulling off an event that felt equal parts celebration and showdown. It wasn’t just about proving girls can compete—it was a full-blown showcase of passion, talent, and community. These bladers weren’t just letting it rip—they were letting it rule.
So here’s to more tournaments like this, more Beyblade love, and maybe… just maybe… me finally caving in and buying that top.
Catch me spinning into my Beyblade era again.
