“Juudai Yuuki enters Duel Academy to become King of Games, facing destiny and darkness with Winged Kuriboh.”
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
遊☆戯☆王 デュエルモンスターズ GX
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Synopsis
Juudai Yuuki enters Duel Academy to become King of Games, facing destiny and darkness with Winged Kuriboh.
In the world of Duel Monsters, a new generation of duelists await their turn to bid for the highest title: The King of Games. As an aspiring duelist, the happy-go-lucky Juudai Yuuki enrolls at the Duel Academy, a reputable institution tasked with nurturing these potential challengers. On his first day, however, Juudai's laid back and careless attitude causes him to arrive late to his entrance exam. There, he stumbles upon a familiar figure who entrusts him the "Winged Kuriboh," a card which becomes Judai's new partner. Soon, he begins living as a duelist—but will destiny and darkness bend his reality into something beyond his imagination? Yu☆Gi☆Oh!: Duel Monsters GX follows the story of Juudai as he strives to fulfill his goal of becoming the next King of Games. As they are thrust into countless unprecedented circumstances, one thing is for sure for Juudai and his friends—there will never be a dull moment at the Duel Academy!
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 43 sampled reviews
What 43 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.41 · split reception
5.9 pts
Recommenders 8.7 · others 2.9
↑ 1.05
Running avg · Feb 2007 → Feb 2025
- 10 “GX holds a special place in my heart due to its immense nostalgic value, featuring an amazing art style, a great story with a compelling mid-Season 3 plot twist, and a fantastic protagonist in...”
- 8 “This is the best anime adaptation in a long time, featuring relatable, funny characters and such an immersive experience that I often forget I am watching a cartoon. While many other adaptations...”
- 10 “'GX' is an outstanding series that excels at fostering deep investment in its cast as they grow both as people and duelists. However, the lack of an English dub for the final season makes the...”
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- Format 180 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 69h 00m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2004 – Mar 2008 Fall 2004
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0453 catalog
Produced by
- TV Tokyo Producer
- Konami Producer
- Nihon Ad Systems Producer
- Shueisha Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor
- 4Kids Entertainment Licensor