Years later i just now realized that the evolution is a metaphor for the characters having to face their struggles for them to evolve as characters.

"Good. At least you've still got Monarus." Basic summary of Shun's entire battle history.

In my personal opinion, this is one of my favourite episodes. It perfectly encapsulates Shun's character and his relationship with Skyress and his mother. The fact that the sun never sets (at least in the beginning) reflects Shun's initial reluctance to move on and accept his mother's demise (remember that episode Bakugan Stall?). He's just a lonely kid who doesn't want to let go of his mum, and that's partly what makes his relationship to Skyress so important -- not sure if you guys have noticed, but they have a mother-son relationship, which is especially strengthened by the fact that Skyress was given to Shun by his own mum. Shun's ability to finally accept the harsh reality -- that he NEEDS his friends and that he NEEDS to finally move on -- is manifested by the setting sun; a truly beautiful metaphor. As Skyress said, "we're moving into the future!"

Julie’s test: Don’t compare yourself to others Runo’s test: Stop being stubborn Shun’s test: REMEMBER YOUR DEAD MOM?

"The past is gone, Oberus. We're moving to the future." Skyress really is the best Ventus bakugan

I love how Shun is the only Brawler who had a non-guardian Bakugan win a brawl in one of their tests, because all the other brawlers needed their Guardian Bakugan to win all three brawls, it just goes to show how skilled he is.

watching this 5 years later and i still feel bad for Shun,he lost his mother,his Father was never around and he was Raised by his Grumpy Ninja Grandpa and seeing him in this episode makes my heart ache for him

aw shuns mom as a little girl is cute well actually more like freaking adorable

This episode had a lot of good character development for Shun, at least I think so. It not only taught him it's ok to rely and put his trust in others but to also that he must keep moving forward with his life.

Bakugan Wiki: Oberus is the most compassionate of the six legendary warriors Oberus:

Shun is my favorite character in Bakugan, and this is my favorite Episode, along with the test, this is very interesting. All the tests have someone important battling the brawlers, but Shun has it the hardest, battling his Younger and Late Mother.

Well a drop of a tear in the card made Skyrus evolve because... FEELINGS!

I love shun's story

Storm Skyress looked like she was using Brave Bird

Julie has to fight her sister, Marucho has to fight his former self, Runo battles against a younger Dan and Dan battles against a clown... but Shun has to fight against his dead mother?! The producers are twisted D:

These legendary warriors are giving these kids PTSD and then rehabilitating them after battle

I swear Monarus is the most reliable Bakugan ever

Shun and Skyress had the closest bond. They should've remained partners throughout the entire legacy series.

I find shun's mother as the little girl adorable 😊

When an anime teaches you more about life than school ❤️

No fair! Shun`s test was hard

Girl: onto the next game Shun: another one Dj Khaled: another one, another one

I find it funny how the ancient soldiers are at 500 g each, and yet the bakugan in the second to third season casually get to that power in less than one ability cards boost.

This is such an emotional episode hes playing with his young mother who dird from a disease i mean god poor shun

seeing shun interact with children is so wholesome

poor shun,he needs twice the comfort,he's been through alot,becuz of his past,i feel so sorry for u shun.

"Destruction Meteor Storm" I love how blatantly awesome that attack name is.😎

Damn this is probably one of the most emotional episodes

Friendly reminder that in the JP ver , his mom is dead. But regardless, this would be such a mind-screw for someone. My heart goes out to shun

In 2020 I’m still watching Bakugan in times of quarantine I want to remember how good the shows of my childhood were💔

Shun had to battle his own mom I can't believe it

The sun doesn't move, the earth does xd

Watching this episode was a real tear jerker as a kid

His mom as a kid was interesting. Fun games & flashbacks. Good encouragement from Skyress. And what a win. Nice talk after w/his mom- and episode!

Shun ...CRIED. And magical tears. Again.

Shuns test was easily the hardest

SHUN CRYING WTF IS THIS WITCHCRAFT

shun's mother has the same green eyes as my mom

Shun: “ tear falls “ Skyress: “ shines “ “ evolve’s” Me: whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!

Shun's mother is a very powerful Bakugan Player.

2:52 if there no one but shun and his mom than who's flying the plane

This is the greatest episode of Bakugan ever

Damn, this episode nuked my feels. I thought Yall were wilding but nah what the writers did to Shun here was nasty

Wow that was really touching. I love Shun as a character :)

Loved this episode... Really touched my heart ❤️

Whole episode:Shun goes to raccoon city, only with out the zombies and zombie infest police station

I love this episode. It really strengthens the bond between Shun and Skyress. 2:56 Autopilot engage. 18:30 Words of life. 19:13 I think this is on of the few episodes where we can actually see Skyress's pupils.

Shun has all ninja warrior stuff and storm stress

i love shun's voice when he says Woah i can't beat that!

this actually made me cry...... i feel for shun because he lost his mom :'(

The other soldiers gave tests. Oberus stuck a knife in Shun's gut and twisted it over and over. This episode is downright creepy.

Okay who else cried? And may I say that young Shun is SOOOO adorable!!

Damn! Skyress fell like a sack of potatoes lol.

I'm noticing a pattern with these tests. They all gotta face issues from their past. Except Dan. He gotta battle his friends

Shuns my favorite character because he doesn't give a shit

Skyrus has the most epic entrance of all!

If your watching this in 2020 and you miss old bakugan like this comment.

Ahhh my poor Shun! I was bawling during this episode :'( I love you, Shun!!! Don't ever forget that :D I hate when he cries :'( Makes me cry too :'( ~Emily~

17:34 Oh I hate to see a grown man (well actually a teenager but whatever) cry, especially if he's a ninja!

i love shun he's so cool

Well tigrera gives me the creeps Tigerera: So don't miss the nxt episode ON BAKUGAN BATTLE BRAWLERS !!!!! I'll SEE U THERE AHHH !!!!!!

The background music brings tears💔

Oberus is one of my favorite legendary soldiers

5:22 but believe me, Shun. My younger baby siblings (6 year old twin sister and brother and 8-9 year old baby sister) are way much more handful than our friends. 5:25 my Shun does have a cute chuckle and he has really pretty eyes. Now I understand why my nan (I’m Australian) loves him too.

I love shun he's smexy and a ninja his test was the hardest it would have been even harder if he had to battle his mom in her adult form

In the Japanese version Shuns mom dies but in the English version (this one) shes in a coma

what about shun's DAD? whatever happened to him?

I feel so bad for shun I his test was the emotionally hardest of them all

This episode is great, shun is my favourite character

Wow shun must fell horrible after his mother died

Shun was always my favorite brawler and Skyress was always my favorite Bakugan, there both so awesome!

Shun could have beaten oberon without evolving. They were on his gate card and his opponent had used their last ability card. He had two more, he had his bakugan's character card to get a boost and had another one for anything else

Anyone gonna talk about how shun is like the flash always chill

This show has some of th thickest character plot lines of all time

14:09 shun should’ve used that “trade of” gate card on oberus and he would have instantly won lol

I feel bad for Shun, he lost his mother.

This is my favourite episode, such a bitter-sweet ending ❤😢

Damn even when Shun's crying he's sexy. Is there ever a time where I don't have the dorkiest cartoon crush on this kid?

I'm not kidding when I say this, Skyress' battle cry gives me a headache

Garudamon: Sora, I can feel your love! It's making me strong!

Not gonna lie, these 5 episodes were lit and made me cry

06:47 Her voice and the the sunshine at her. It's really Warming

Skyress has evolved and she looks good 18:09.

out of all the tests shuns must be the most painful... poor shun...

What's that guitarist song at the end? It played in halo as well

Thumbs up if Shun is the best cartoon character ever! "That-a-boy, Shun baby!"

That episode nearly made me cry

4:30-4:36 woooh! Who knew shun could do that

Storm Skyress and Oberus are so awesome.

In the Japanese version she did, in this one I think she's just in a coma

Shun would make a great brother

Shun's mom is so cute when she was a kid

i loved this episode

I think the best episode in Bakugan history for self improvement with my Best Character SHUN KAZAMI 💚👌

How fast is shun he is moving like a ninja when chasing her😂

Wow, sad. I've never seen shun in a situation as sad that. In fact, I've never seen anyone that sad. Poor Shun

Skyress is Best Mum Best Bird Mum

I don't get how ever thing is moving when there's no 1 in the train or plane

Shun dont worry, ım with you

Shun the edge lord, a sequel to Shadow The Hedgehog