Duel Masters English Sub & Dub

About Duel Masters

Meet Duel Masters (デュエル・マスターズ), an action, adventure and comedy anime by Studio Hibari and A.C.G.T. (2002). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: The 1st Duel Masters series. A mysterious organization is interested in fledging duellist Shobu Kirifuda's ability to bring Duel Master creatures to life.

Soon after, 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.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Shoubu Kirifuda (Yumiko Kobayashi) and Mimi Tasogare (Saki Nakajima) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 26 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Studio Hibari and A.C.G.T. is the studio behind Duel Masters, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yumiko Kobayashi voicing Shoubu Kirifuda gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2002, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.