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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.

1 Seasons
180 Episodes
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episode image The True Graduation Duel! Judai vs. Legendary Duelist
9.1/10 (111 votes)

#1 The True Graduation Duel! Judai vs. Legendary Duelist

S1:E180

episode image Conquering the Past (3)
8.7/10 (76 votes)

#2 Conquering the Past (3)

S1:E148

episode image A New Breed of Hero (1)
8.5/10 (80 votes)

#3 A New Breed of Hero (1)

S1:E58

Which side is using the true Hero? The conclusion is needed. Thus, the duel between Jaden and Aster has finally started. Jaden initiates the attack by Flame Wingman. Suddenly, Aster summons Phoenix Enforcer by the same fusion. Both of them are hitting each other at the same time. Also, the fight becomes the high-class Elemental Hero fusion battle between Shining Flare Wingman and Shining Phoenix Enforcer. Anyway, Aster hasn't approved Jaden having the talent as a Hero.

episode image The Graduation Match (2)
8.4/10 (90 votes)

#4 The Graduation Match (2)

S1:E52

Zane and Jaden battle it out in the last duel of the school year, settling once and for all who truly is the Academy's best duelist.

episode image The Hands of Justice (2)
8.4/10 (69 votes)

#5 The Hands of Justice (2)

S1:E103

Sartorius, controlled by the Wave of Light, activates the Field Spell Card [Light Boundary]. This Boundary has an adverse effect on the Card Spirits and Jaden's monsters are drove in it. Then, Sartorius summons Arcana Force [The World] and sticks it on Jaden. Meanwhile, Prince Orgene, controlled by the evil Sartorius, obtains two keys for the Laser Satellite and makes it mobile. Kenzan's already too late in his attempts to stop it, as the Laser Satellite has set it sights on Earth and fired just as planned....

episode image Unleash the Dragon (2)
8.4/10 (58 votes)

#6 Unleash the Dragon (2)

S1:E130

episode image Goodbye Judai! Tears of Graduation
8.4/10 (52 votes)

#7 Goodbye Judai! Tears of Graduation

S1:E179

episode image A Sight Unseen (Part 2)
8.3/10 (64 votes)

#8 A Sight Unseen (Part 2)

S1:E140

episode image Final Hope! Yuki Judai
8.3/10 (51 votes)

#9 Final Hope! Yuki Judai

S1:E178

episode image The School Duel (2)
8.2/10 (95 votes)

#10 The School Duel (2)

S1:E26

Jaden and Chazz duel it out to the very end when finally Jaden emerges as the victor. But by dueling with pride, Chazz wins independence from his brother and permission to enroll back at Duel Academy.

episode image Field of Screams (3)
8.2/10 (94 votes)

#11 Field of Screams (3)

S1:E33

Finally, Jaden steps up to confront Camula.

episode image A New Breed of Hero (2)
8.2/10 (76 votes)

#12 A New Breed of Hero (2)

S1:E59

The duel between Jaden and Aster is continued. Using the field magic card The clock Tower of the Secluded Prison, the passage time of destiny is cut off strangely. Furthermore, D-Hero Destiny Hero? series monsters are summoned one after another. This leads Destiny. compared to the Elemental Hero monsters, to control the time freely. Many monsters of Jaden are destroyed while his several turns are thrown away. When he is going to revive, he suffers from the damage of the enemy's combo. Finally, The D-Hero confined in the Clock Tower appears.

episode image The Phoenix Has Landed (2)
8.2/10 (70 votes)

#13 The Phoenix Has Landed (2)

S1:E101

Aster's Duel with Sartorious continues. Sartorious makes the 21st Arcana Force "The World" explode. Aster receives huge sums of damage, but believes inside Sartorious, despite being controlled by the Wave of Light, the "Real /True Sartorious" still exists. Against Sartorious's unwavering assault, Aster begins to give up. But something happens to allow Aster to begin his counter offensive strike. However, Aster succeeds at making "The Good Hearted Sartorious" appear finally.

episode image What Lies Beneath (3)
8.2/10 (58 votes)

#14 What Lies Beneath (3)

S1:E143

episode image Conquering the Past (2)
8.2/10 (56 votes)

#15 Conquering the Past (2)

S1:E147

episode image The Ultimate Face-Off (1)
8.2/10 (56 votes)

#16 The Ultimate Face-Off (1)

S1:E149

episode image The Ultimate Face-Off (2)
8.2/10 (57 votes)

#17 The Ultimate Face-Off (2)

S1:E150

episode image The King of Copycats (2)
8.1/10 (129 votes)

#18 The King of Copycats (2)

S1:E19

Jaden continues his duel against the copycat duelist, trying his best to defeat the legendary and powerful deck that was one used by the King of Games.

episode image Doomsday Day (2)
8.1/10 (88 votes)

#19 Doomsday Day (2)

S1:E30

Jaden continues his duel against the Shadow Rider known as Nightshroud but when he finally wins Nightshroud is exposed for who he really is--Alexis' long lost brother!

episode image Field of Screams (1)
8.1/10 (95 votes)

#20 Field of Screams (1)

S1:E31

A vampiress named Camula is the second Shadow Rider to arrive at Duel Academy but she's not there to suck blood, she's there to suck up souls!

episode image The Graduation Match (1)
8.1/10 (84 votes)

#21 The Graduation Match (1)

S1:E51

Zane picks Jaden as his opponent at the prestigious Graduation Match, giving Jaden the chance to avenge his earlier loss.

episode image The Demon
8.1/10 (72 votes)

#22 The Demon

S1:E57

Jaden and Bastion are still Duel Academy students, so they have to practice a lot. Bastion uses his WaterDragon again, but Water Dragon can not defeat Jaden's ShiningFlareWingman. Before dueling against Zane, Aster talks to his manager about the future and his victory. Jaden is extremely surprised, when he sees Avian's appearance on Aster's field. During next turn, Aster fuses Avian with Burstnatrix, but instead of FlameWingman, Aster creates PhoenixEnforcer which impresses Jaden and Syrus. But the best thing in PhoenixGuy is that he can not be destroyed in battle. And thanks to that special ability, Aster defeats Zane, by fusing PhoenixEnforcer with Sparkman to summon ShiningPhoenixEnforcer and using DestructionOfDestiny to send 4 more ElementalHeroes to the graveyard and raise ShiningPhoenixGuy's attack to 4900.

episode image The Darkness Within
8.1/10 (71 votes)

#23 The Darkness Within

S1:E89

Zane returns to Duel Academy for the Genex Tournament and is asked for a duel by his old friend Atticus. Trying to use the shadows to save Zane, Atticus loses control over the shadows and Nightshroud returns for the duel.

episode image Tough Love
8.1/10 (71 votes)

#24 Tough Love

S1:E95

Syrus challenges his broher to a duel, hopefully to bring him back to normal. Zane accepts the challenge and the duel between the brothers begins. Syrus remembers what his brother had taught him about respecting the opponent. However, Zane forgets all he once knew,and taught to his brother, and attacks Syrus using his unique Cyber Tail Deck.

episode image Ultimate Destiny
8.1/10 (68 votes)

#25 Ultimate Destiny

S1:E98

Aster learns that D is the one who stole the Ultimate Destiny Card from his father. He challenges D to a duel attached by a key entrusted from Sartorious. Aster begins the match with his D-Hero's, but the world champion proves a tough opponent even for Aster. D then activates the Ultimate D Card, pushing Aster into a tough spot. will Aster be able to beat D and finally find out what happened to his dad?

episode image The Phoenix Has Landed (1)
8.1/10 (68 votes)

#26 The Phoenix Has Landed (1)

S1:E100

Aster faces Sartorious to verify the words of his father that the Wave of Light clings to and enslaves Sartorious. Aster goes to the Society of Light's Private Duel Field, and demands answers from Sartorious. Sartorious, who took in the Wave of Light to the point it created another personality, has demanded Aster to return the key of the Laser Satellite to him. Aster's mind is made up, and begins his duel with Sartorious. Sartorious, who believes he's completely seen what Destiny has to offer, brings out the cards of the "Arcana".

episode image The Hands of Justice (1)
8.1/10 (68 votes)

#27 The Hands of Justice (1)

S1:E102

Sartorious, controlled by the Wave of Light, has defeated Aster in their fight. Sartorious then demands Jaden's key to the Laser Satellite in exchange for Aster. Jaden's put in a pretty difficult situation. There is where Neos shows up to interject just as the key is about to go to Sartorious. Furious, Sartorious duels Jaden to put an end to things. Just like in his battle with Aster, Sartorious reads the future and becomes the dominant power in the duel. Despite this, Jaden summons his monsters through his specialty - Fusion.

episode image Jewel of a Duel (2)
8.1/10 (65 votes)

#28 Jewel of a Duel (2)

S1:E107

Jaden's duel against Jesse continues as we learn the origins of Jesse's mysterious Crystal Beast cards.

episode image Unleash the Dragon (1)
8.1/10 (55 votes)

#29 Unleash the Dragon (1)

S1:E129

episode image Turning the Page (2)
8.1/10 (58 votes)

#30 Turning the Page (2)

S1:E136

episode image What Lies Beneath (2)
8.1/10 (56 votes)

#31 What Lies Beneath (2)

S1:E142

episode image The Forbidden Ritual (2)
8.1/10 (56 votes)

#32 The Forbidden Ritual (2)

S1:E145

episode image The Power Within (2)
8.1/10 (56 votes)

#33 The Power Within (2)

S1:E152

episode image Return of the Supreme King (3)
8.1/10 (64 votes)

#34 Return of the Supreme King (3)

S1:E155

episode image The Duel Off (1)
8.0/10 (94 votes)

#35 The Duel Off (1)

S1:E21

To decide who will be Duel Academy'•s representative at the high stakes School Duel with North Academy, Jaden and Bastion must battle it out.

episode image The Duel Off (2)
8.0/10 (92 votes)

#36 The Duel Off (2)

S1:E22

Jaden and Bastion continue their duel to see who will win the honor of representing Duel Academy at the School Duel, but in the end, it's Jaden who triumphs.

episode image The School Duel (1)
8.0/10 (93 votes)

#37 The School Duel (1)

S1:E25

It's Jaden versus Chazz at the School Duel and with Chazz's brothers in attendance and ordering Chazz to win or else, the stakes have never been higher.

episode image Field of Screams (2)
8.0/10 (93 votes)

#38 Field of Screams (2)

S1:E32

Camula continues to wreak havoc at Duel Academy, this time setting her sights on Zane and when she forces him to choose between winning the duel and saving his little brother, she wins again!

episode image Sibling Rivalry
8.0/10 (88 votes)

#39 Sibling Rivalry

S1:E35

Chazz's brothers have come back to Duel Academy for revenge, forcing Chazz to face them in a duel where, if he loses, the deed to Duel Academy will be passed to them!

episode image Homecoming Duel (2)
8.0/10 (71 votes)

#40 Homecoming Duel (2)

S1:E68

The duel between Jaden and Aster is continued.

Cast & Chracters

character image Judai Yuki / Jaden Yuki (voice)

Judai Yuki / Jaden Yuki (voice)

Actor: KENN
character image Sho Marufuji / Syrus Truesdale (voice)

Sho Marufuji / Syrus Truesdale (voice)

Actor: Masami Suzuki
character image Professor Daitokuji / Lyman Banner (voice)

Professor Daitokuji / Lyman Banner (voice)

Actor: Kappei Yamaguchi
character image Asuka Tenjouin / Alexis Rhodes (voice)

Asuka Tenjouin / Alexis Rhodes (voice)

Actor: Sanae Kobayashi
character image Jun Manjoume / Chazz Princeton (voice)

Jun Manjoume / Chazz Princeton (voice)

Actor: Taiki Matsuno
character image Ryo Marufuji / Zane Truesdale (voice)

Ryo Marufuji / Zane Truesdale (voice)

Actor: Takeshi Maeda
character image Johan Andersen / Jesse Anderson (voice)

Johan Andersen / Jesse Anderson (voice)

Actor: Irie Kanako
character image Fubuki Tenjouin / Atticus Rhodes (voice)

Fubuki Tenjouin / Atticus Rhodes (voice)

Actor: Koji Yusa
character image Austin O'Brien / Axel Brodie (voice)

Austin O'Brien / Axel Brodie (voice)

Actor: Naru Kawamoto

Jim "Crocodile" Cook (voice)

Actor: Naoya Iwahashi
character image Daichi Misawa / Bastion Misawa (voice)

Daichi Misawa / Bastion Misawa (voice)

Actor: Yuuki Masuda
character image Cronos de Medici / Vellian Crowler (voice)

Cronos de Medici / Vellian Crowler (voice)

Actor: Hiroshi Shimizu
character image Tyranno Kenzan / Tyranno Hassleberry (voice)

Tyranno Kenzan / Tyranno Hassleberry (voice)

Actor: Hiroshi Shimozaki
character image Hayato Maeda / Chumley Huffington (voice)

Hayato Maeda / Chumley Huffington (voice)

Actor: Takehiro Hasu
character image Rei Saotome / Blair Flannigan (voice)

Rei Saotome / Blair Flannigan (voice)

Actor: Eri Sendai
character image Takuma Saiou / Sartorius Saiou (voice)

Takuma Saiou / Sartorius Saiou (voice)

Actor: Takehito Koyasu
character image Kohara / Beauregard (voice)

Kohara / Beauregard (voice)

Actor: Chieko Higuchi
character image Yubel (voice)

Yubel (voice)

Actor: Hiromi Tsuru
character image Pegasus J. Crawford / Maximillion Pegasus (voice)

Pegasus J. Crawford / Maximillion Pegasus (voice)

Actor: Jirou Jay Takasugi

The highest rated episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX is "The True Graduation Duel! Judai vs. Legendary Duelist" (S1E180) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 111 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Going Bananas" (S1E66) with a rating of 6.10.

This episode received 76 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The True Graduation Duel! Judai vs. Legendary Duelist" (S1E180) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 111 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Going Bananas" (S1E66) with a rating of 6.10.

This episode received 76 votes.

Name Department Job
Junichiro Nishikawa Art Art Direction
Kazuki Takahashi Crew Creator
Hatsuki Tsuji Directing Series Director
IMAJO Sound Theme Song Performance
Takuya Hiramitsu Sound Sound Director
YOFFY Sound Theme Song Performance
Yutaka Minobe Sound Original Music Composer
Ayami Minowa Visual Effects Color Designer
Kenichi Hara Visual Effects Character Designer
Naoyuki Kageyama Writing Comic Book

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