| Duel Masters デュエル・マスターズ | |
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| Air Date: | October 21, 2002 — December 22, 2003 |
| Theme Song(s): | Yume ga Kanau Toki by Nao |
| Streaming Platform(s): | Tubi Prime Video |
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| Previous None |
Next Sacred Lands |
Duel Masters, later known as Duel Masters (2002) is the first season of the Duel Masters anime.
It is also known as the Temple of Duels Arc (デュエルの神殿編) of Shobu's story.
The season is available for streaming on Tubi and Prime Video.
Details[]
The English-dubbed series aired between March 13 and September 4 of 2004.
The Japanese series aired between October 21, 2002 and December 22, 2003.
On November 19 to November 20 in 2014, the entire season was broadcasted on Nico Nico Live in Japan.
- This broadcast was part of an event for Shobu's return to the anime series in Duel Masters Versus.
- The broadcasts received a total of 77,356 viewers and the November 20 broadcasts received 64,422 viewers.
Plot[]
In the first season of Duel Masters, the young duelist Shobu Kirifuda battles his way to stardom, in an attempt to follow in his fathers footsteps and become a Kaijudo master, aided by his mentor Knight, and his friends Rekuta, Sayuki and Mimi he battles against many strong adversaries such as the Reaper duelist Kokujo, leader of the White Soldiers, Hakuoh as well as the Master of the Temple.
Episode Listing[]
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Episode 1 | これがデュエルだ! (Kore ga Dyueru da! - The Duel is On!) |
Playing with a Full Deck | October 21, 2002 | March 13, 2004 |
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Episode 2 | 忍びよる影 (Shinobi yoru kage - A Stealthy Danger) |
It's Not Easy Being Green | October 28, 2002 | March 20, 2004 |
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Episode 3 | 暗黒の挑戦者 (Ankoku no Chosensha - The Challenger From Darkness) |
Toru, Toru, Toru, Part 1 | November 4, 2002 | March 27, 2004 |
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Episode 4 | 勝利を目指せ! (Shori o Mezase - I'm Aiming for Victory!) |
Toru, Toru, Toru, Part 2 | November 11, 2002 | April 3, 2004 |
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Episode 5 | バトルアリーナへ (Battle Arena e - Destination: Battle Arena) |
I'll Be a Monkey's Brother | November 18, 2002 | April 10, 2004 |
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Episode 6 | 白凰、奇跡のデュエル (Hakuoh, Kiseki no Dyueru - The Duel Hakuoh Plays Is Simply Marvelous) |
Wok on the Wildside | November 25, 2002 | April 17, 2004 |
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Episode 7 | 蛇美羅の罠 (Jamira no Wana - Jamira's Trap) |
White Boys Can't Charm | December 2, 2002 | April 24, 2004 |
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Episode 8 | 激闘!進化クリーチャー (Gekito! Shinka Kuricha - The Evolution Creatures Will Clash!) |
Duels of the Futures Past | December 9, 2002 | May 1, 2004 |
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Episode 9 | 神殿へ (Shinden e - Arriving at the Divine Temple) |
A Goblin Shall Lead Them | December 16, 2002 | May 8, 2004 |
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Episode 10 | 新たなる切り札 (Aratanaru Kirifuda - A Brand New Ace-in-the-Hole) |
Shobu Gets Decked | December 23, 2002 | May 15, 2004 |
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Episode 11 | マナをあやつる男 (Mana o Ayatsuru Otoko - Real Men Control Mana) |
Ballad of Kintaro, Part One | January 6, 2003 | May 22, 2004 |
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Episode 12 | その名は四天衆! (Sono na wa Shitenshu! - They're Called the Imperial Four!) |
The Ballad of Kintaro, Part Two | January 13, 2003 | May 29, 2004 |
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Episode 13 | 速攻VS速攻 (Soko vs. Soko - Rush vs. Rush) |
Looney Mikuni, Part One | January 20, 2003 | June 5, 2004 |
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Episode 14 | 炎の大逆転 (Hono no Taigyakuten - A Blazing Turnaround) |
Looney Mikuni, Part Two | January 27, 2003 | June 12, 2004 |
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Episode 15 | 黄昏の四天衆 (Tasogare no Shitenshu - Tasogare of the Imperial Four) |
A Strange Twist of Fate | February 3, 2003 | June 19, 2004 |
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Episode 16 | ミミの決意 (Mimi no Ketsui - Mimi Makes a Decision) |
Yes, Master | February 10, 2003 | June 26, 2004 |
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Episode 17 | 最低のデュエリスト (Saitei no Dyuerisuto - The Worst Duelist Ever) |
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou | March 10, 2003 | July 3, 2004 |
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Episode 18 | 迫り来る影 (Semarikuru Kage - An Impending Shadow) |
Cable Guy | March 17, 2003 | July 10, 2004 |
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Episode 19 | 笑う死神 (Warau Shinigami - The Grim Reaper Simply Laughs) |
Once More With Feeling | December 11, 2003 | July 17, 2004 |
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Episode 20 | 発動!真のデュエル (Hatsudo! Shin no Dyueru - The Duel of Truth Has Been Invoked!) |
Kokujo Fights Back | December 12, 2003 | July 24, 2004 |
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Episode 21 | 決戦! (Kessen! - Showdown!) |
The One Where Shobu Duels Hakuoh | December 15, 2003 | July 31, 2004 |
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Episode 22 | 最後の切り札 (Saigo no Kirifuda - The Last Card Up His Sleeve) |
Just Duel It | December 16, 2003 | August 7, 2004 |
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Episode 23 | 新たなる挑戦者 (Aratanaru Chosensha - Here Comes a New Challenger) |
The Crying Game | December 17, 2003 | August 14, 2004 |
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Episode 24 | デュエリストキラー (Dyuerisuto Kira - Duelist Killer) |
Do You Really Want to Hurt Me? | December 18, 2003 | August 21, 2004 |
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Episode 25 | 勝舞、夕日に散る (Shobu, Yubi ni Chiru - The Fall of Shobu) |
Something Wacky This Way Comes | December 19, 2003 | August 28, 2004 |
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Episode 26 | よみがえれ、勝舞! (Yomigaere, Shobu! - Get Back in the Game, Shobu!) |
What's A Mana You? | December 22, 2003 | September 4, 2004 |
Trivia[]
- Before the English-dubbed series had started, there was a premier episode named "The Good, the Bad, and the Bolshack" that aired on Feb 27th, 2004, which was a combination of the first two episodes.
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