Duel Masters
In this animated action adventure a rising duelist named Shobu Kirifuda draws the attention of a secret organization that wants to harness his talent for summoning Duel Masters creatures. With a tight circle of loyal friends at his side, he trains with focus and heart, turning each duel into a... Read more
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About Duel Masters
In this animated action adventure a rising duelist named Shobu Kirifuda draws the attention of a secret organization that wants to harness his talent for summoning Duel Masters creatures. With a tight circle of loyal friends at his side, he trains with focus and heart, turning each duel into a study of strategy. Shobu learns to read his opponents, manage risk, and stay calm under pressure as he hones techniques handed down from his father. He dreams of living up to the family legacy and becoming the next Kaijudo master, a goal that sparks friendships, rivalries, and real stakes throughout his path ahead.
Released in 2002 as part of the Duel Masters franchise, the series builds on the card game premise. Director credits are not widely documented, but it is presented as a polished adaptation for television audiences, targeting younger viewers.
The series has a modest reception, reflected in a 6.2 out of 10 average from 19 votes. The show centers on friendship and discipline, the pressure of competition, and a family legacy as Shobu learns that strategy, trust, and steady practice matter as much as power in his duel training as the series unfolds and the team learns to lean on each other.
Although not a mainstream hit, the show sits within an early 2000s wave of card based animation that appealed to younger fans and collectors. It helped broaden the idea of living duel creatures within a tournament story and expanded the franchise's reach. Its visuals and fast duels resonated with fans of earlier kid friendly anime.
There are no widely documented major awards or nominations for this series. In the landscape of early 2000s children's animation, it mostly served as entertainment tied to the Duel Masters card game rather than a prestige project, focusing on action, friendship, and competition.
Details
- Release Date
- October 21, 2002
- User Ratings
- 19 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 21
- Episodes
- 914
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Seasons (21 seasons, 914 episodes)
Duel Masters
26 episodes - 2002
Duel Masters Charge
52 episodes - 2004
Zero Duel Masters
12 episodes - 2007
Duel Masters Zero
25 episodes - 2007
Duel Masters Cross
100 episodes - 2008
Duel Masters Cross Shock
50 episodes - 2010
Duel Masters Victory
52 episodes - 2011
Duel Masters Victory V
51 episodes - 2012
Duel Masters Victory V3
51 episodes - 2013
Duel Masters VS
49 episodes - 2014
Duel Masters VSR
51 episodes - 2015
Duel Masters VSRF
51 episodes - 2016
Duel Masters (2017)
51 episodes - 2017
Duel Masters!
51 episodes - 2018
Duel Masters!!
51 episodes - 2019
Duel Masters King
47 episodes - 2020
Duel Masters King!
43 episodes - 2021
Duel Masters King Max
17 episodes - 2022
Duel Masters WIN
29 episodes - 2022
Duel Masters WIN: Duel Wars
49 episodes - 2023
Duel Masters LOST
6 episodes - 2024
