This was absolutely heart-breaking to watch. I had no hope, then the show proceeded to give me hope and completely demolish it. I knew that plot point involving Shu and his Beyblade was going to come back, and it came back with a vengeance. My head was in my hands at the conclusion of the battle and I couldn't believe what I'd just seen. It feels unfair but fair at the same time, and is generally and genuinely an overall really spectacular watch - probably the best battle in the show thus far in every aspect; visuals, emotional weight, drama, subversion of expectations, you name it. The post-match scene with Valt and Shu was also just really sweet to see, and I'm completely rooting for Valt to win in the finals now. Also, I have to mention it, Zac is iconic for what he did this episode. He's so extra, so dramatic, so funny for no reason, and I feel like after the showing (even if it was a brief one) he gave us in this episode, I can forgive him for retiring with a slam poetry piece in the prior episode. Overall, no real massive criticisms, which is a shock to hear from someone as critical as me.