Synopsis

Ten years after the Ceremonial Battle, a teenage boy named Judai Yuuki (Jaden Yuki) heads off in order to join the Duel Academia (Duel Academy) located on a remote island off the coast of Japan. There he meets his fellow students and gains a few friends, along with a few enemies. Judai is put into the lowest rank of Osiris Red (Slifer Red), but he continues to test his skills against the students… and faculty to prove his worth as a Duelist and earn the respect of everyone around him.

Character and monster designs are overseen by Kenichi Hara, while Duel layout is overseen by Masahiro Hikokubo.

It also refers to the GX tournament that takes place between episodes 84 and 104.

A remastered version, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, is set to air on TV Tokyo starting in April 2025.

;Japanese ;Opening themes :# by Jindou (episodes 1–33) :# "99%" by Bowl (episodes 34–104) :# by Bowl (episodes 105–156) :# "Precious Time, Glory Days" by Psychic Lover (episodes 157–180) :;Ending themes :# by JAM Project (episodes 1–33) :# "Wake up your Heart" by Kenn (episodes 34–104) :# by Bite the Lung (episodes 105–156) :# "Endless Dream" by Hiroshi Kitadani (episodes 157–180) ;English # "Get Your Game On" by Lucas Papaelias