Duel Masters (2002)

The long-running anime phenomenon where card battles come to life and one boy's destiny reshapes the dueling world.

Duel Masters - Series Information

  • Original Title: デュエル・マスターズ
  • First Air Year: 2002
  • Last Air Year: 2025
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Kids
  • Content Rating (US): TV-Y7
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 21
  • Number of Episodes: 914
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Original Language: Japanese
  • Spoken Languages: Japanese, English
  • First Air Date: October 21, 2002 (United States - TV-Y7), October 21, 2002 (Canada - C8)
  • Networks: TV Tokyo, YouTube, TV Aichi, Kids Station, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
  • Alternative Titles: デュエル・マスターズ VS (JP)
  • Production Companies: ACGT, Studio Hibari
  • Production Countries: Japan

Duel Masters - Plot

A mysterious organization is interested in fledging duelist Shobu Kirifuda's ability to bring Duel Master creatures to life. With the support of his friends, Shobu duels with passion, discipline, and heart as he strives to be like his father and become the next Kaijudo master.

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Duel Masters - Cast & Crew

Main Cast

  • Yumiko Kobayashi
  • Eriko Hirata
  • Ryuzou Ishino
  • Saki Nakajima
  • Mitsuaki Kanuka
  • Yuuka Nakatsukasa
  • Masayoshi Sugawara
  • Karin Nanami
  • Chisa Yuuki
  • Nobuyuki Hiyama

Writers

  • Yoichi Kato
  • Akiko Inoue

Duel Masters - FAQs

Where can you watch Duel Masters online?

Duel Masters is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the United States. Availability may vary by region. Check JustWatch for a full list of current streaming and rental options near you.

Is Duel Masters based on a card game or manga?

Yes. Duel Masters is based on both a manga series and a trading card game of the same name. The card game was developed as a collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Takara Tomy, and the anime adaptation brought the card battles to life for a global audience.

How many seasons does Duel Masters have?

Duel Masters has 21 seasons plus a specials collection, spanning over 914 episodes. Seasons range from the original Duel Masters (26 episodes) through Duel Masters Cross (100 episodes) to the most recent Duel Masters LOST. The series has been airing since October 2002.

Who are the main voice actors in Duel Masters?

The main voice cast includes Yumiko Kobayashi as Katta Kirifuda, Saki Nakajima as Mimi Tasogare, Nobuyuki Hiyama as Kojirō, Chisa Yuuki as Daijirō, Sakura Tange as Lulu Takigawa, and Norio Wakamoto as Boy George, among many others across the series' long run.

What is the content rating for Duel Masters?

Duel Masters holds a TV-Y7 content rating in the United States, indicating it is suitable for children aged seven and older. The series features fantasy card-battle action and mild animated conflict appropriate for a young audience.

Is Duel Masters still ongoing or has it ended?

Duel Masters is currently a returning series and remains in production. With 21 seasons and over 914 episodes since its 2002 debut, the franchise continues to release new content, making it one of the longest-running anime series in Japan's trading card game genre.

What is Duel Masters about?

Duel Masters follows young duelist Shobu Kirifuda, who possesses the rare ability to bring card creatures to life. Pursued by a mysterious organization, Shobu battles with passion and heart alongside his friends, striving to honor his father's legacy and become the next Kaijudo master.

When did Duel Masters first air?

Duel Masters first aired on October 21, 2002, in both the United States and Canada. The series originally broadcast in Japan on TV Tokyo and has since expanded to multiple networks and streaming platforms over its more than two-decade run.

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