Duel Masters

デュエル・マスターズ

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Synopsis

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. The story centers around the card game Duel Masters, which revolves around five civilizations (Fire, Water, Light, Darkness, Nature).

Published

1999 to 2005

Authors

Matsumoto, Shigenobu

External links

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MAL rank: #19393
Members (MAL): 486
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Main characters

Shoubu Kirifuda10 fan favorites
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The show's protagonist. He aspires to become a great duelist like his father. Shobu keeps a positive attitude throughout the series, insisting on dueling for fun as opposed to simply winning. He's brave, strong, and true. He uses a Fire Civilization deck which later becomes a Dragon Deck. He has many main cards, including Bolshack Dragon, Garkago Dragon, Bolmeteus Steel Dragon, Bobazaar Dragon of Destiny, Bolmeteus Samurai Dragon, and most recently, Bolshack Yamato Dragon. His surname's kanji "切札KIRI-FUDA" literally means "The Trumph Card", "The Ace Card" or "The Winning Card". His name's kanji "勝舞Shou-Bu" is a combination of his father's name "勝利Shou-Ri" means "Victory" or "Victor" and his mother's name "舞Mai" means "Dance", thus "勝舞Shou-Bu" means "Victory Dance" or "Dance of Victory". The pronunciation "しょうぶShou-Bu" is also a pun from "勝負Shou-Bu" which means "Win (or) Lose" or also "Duel." (Source: Wikipedia)
Mimi Tasogare5 fan favorites
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Another member of Shobu's posse. She appeared at first to be both ditzy and an inept duelist but was later revealed as the second of the Four Temple Guardian at the Junior Duelist Center and an expert player. Mimi is also an expert at martial arts and is incredibly smart and strong. She uses mostly a Nature Civilization deck, but also uses Shield Triggers from all civilizations. (Source: Wikipedia)
Kyoushirou Kokujou5 fan favorites
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A self-proclaimed "evil genius" and another of Shobu's rivals throughout the series. Other characters make fun of his outlandishly styled long hair and all-black leather outfit. He uses a Darkness Civilization Deck. He has earned the nickname "Black Death," because of his relentless tactics. He became evil because people say he can not be a kaijudo master. In Season 2 he helps Shobu to defeat the P.L.O.O.P.s. In Season 3 he defeated Mimi but lost to Yumama in the semifinals. His ultimate cards are Dorballom Lord of Demons, Ballom Master of Death , Daidalos General of Fury, Olgate Nightmare Samurai, Deathliger Lion of Chaos and most recently, Demon Lord Ballom Emperor. (Source: Wikipedia)
Hakuou2 fan favorites
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Hakuou is a character in the Duel Masters anime and manga series. His name loosely translates to "White Phoenix," which also reveals what deck theme he uses: the Light Civilization. Hakuou is perceived as an intelligent Duelist with a strong winning streak. He has a habit of holding back to toy with his opponents until he has one or two shields remaining before taking things seriously and twist everything around with a single turn. Despite often treated with the highest amount of respect due to his position as the leader of White Soldiers and his wealthy background, Hakuou is actually a cheerful, friendly, and kindhearted person who loves dueling more than anything. He often praises his opponents for their strength or well-made deck, regardless of the outcome of their duel. His charismatic and admirable self also made him very popular among girls, and often seen as the example of a "perfect Duelist." However, there are multiple times where Hakuou has shown his biggest weaknesses that contradicts his "flawless" image, which connects to his guilt of failing to protect his late mother from her demise. At a certain point, Hakuou would do anything to become stronger and overcome his regrets, even if it's at the price of his own emotions and friendship. This leads to his ruthless personality and antagonistic role as he was controlled by Master throughout the first season, but he later returned to his usual self later on after being brought into the light by Shoubu. (Source: Duel Masters Wiki)
Jouji Kamamoto2 fan favorites
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A midget in a pink bear suit and is always seen sucking a pacifier and an 8-year-old boy. He rides around in a motor baby carriage and uses a Water Civilization deck, he is a skillful duelist and has even defeated Mimi (a powerful duelist in her own right) fairly easily. In Season 3, he uses a Darkness/Water deck, he also withdraws from the tournament after losing to Yu Fua. (Source: Wikipedia)
Yuu Fua0 fan favorites
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Yuu Fua (also known as Yumama in the English dub version) is a character who first appeared in the Duel Masters Charge season of the Duel Masters Anime and Manga. A girl who is Zakira's sister. Extreme Bucketman has a crush on her. Unlike Zakira, she is actually not evil and seeks to release the kids in his basement. (Source: Duel Masters Wiki)