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"Duel Masters Charge" is a continuation of the "Duel Masters" anime series, based on the popular trading card game. The story centers around Shobu Kirifuda, a young and passionate duelist who aspires to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father, Kokujo Kirifuda, known as the greatest Duel Master. Shobu’s journey is driven by his desire to master the art of dueling and uncover the mysteries surrounding his father’s disappearance.

The narrative unfolds in a world where dueling is a highly competitive and respected activity, blending strategy, skill, and the summoning of powerful creatures from another dimension. Shobu, along with his friends and rivals, engages in intense card battles, each duel advancing his understanding of the game and his own abilities. His primary companion is Katta Kirifuda, his younger brother, who shares his enthusiasm for dueling and often provides comic relief. Other key characters include Rekuta Kadoko, a tech-savvy duelist, and Mimi Tasogare, a skilled and enigmatic duelist who becomes both an ally and a rival.

The series introduces new elements to the dueling mechanics, such as the "Charge" system, which allows duelists to summon more powerful creatures by charging energy over time. This adds a layer of strategy and tension to the battles, as players must balance offense and defense while managing their resources. Shobu’s growth as a duelist is marked by his ability to adapt to these new challenges and his unwavering determination to succeed.

Throughout the series, Shobu faces a variety of opponents, each with their own unique strategies and motivations. These encounters test his skills and resolve, pushing him to evolve as a duelist. The narrative also delves into the lore of the Duel Masters world, exploring the origins of the creatures and the deeper connections between the duelists and the cards they wield. As Shobu progresses, he uncovers clues about his father’s legacy and the true nature of dueling, leading to a climactic confrontation that ties together the series’ overarching themes of family, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence.

The plot is structured around episodic duels, with each episode typically featuring a new challenge or opponent. However, there is an underlying continuity as Shobu’s journey progresses, with recurring characters and ongoing storylines that build toward the series’ conclusion. The tone balances lighthearted moments with intense action, appealing to both younger audiences and fans of the card game. The series maintains a focus on the core elements of dueling, emphasizing strategy, creativity, and the bonds between duelists and their cards.
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Duel Masters Charge
デュエル・マスターズ チャージ
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 52
Date: 04/19/2004 – 03/27/2006
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Charge!!!
2The Curtains Open On The Battle Arena
3The Shady Network Seige
4Obstacle
5The Last Duel
6Duel Dojo!!
7The Kiddies Fight To The Finish!
8Dragon Mask, Shrouded In Mystery!
9The Strongest Duellist?!
10You are Your Own Enemy!
11Duel In The Name Of Love!
12Gyujiro Turned Over A New Leaf!
13Aye~! Bucket Man!
14An Angel VS The Reaper
15Invasion Of The Creepy Crawlies, And What-Not!
16A Two-Sided Duel
17Perfect Duel
18Beat Shobu!!
19The Mysterious Yu Fua
20A Hint Of Awakening
21A Brand New Deck
22The Truth Behind Yu Fua!
23Awakened!!
24Thy Name Is Zakira
25Bucket Man VS Shobu!
26Conclusion!
27He Lost His Memory
28On The Road To Fua Castle!
29Duel Festival
30The Cursed Card
31The Fua Castle Express
32Yu, A Precious Child All By Her Lonesome
33The Village Of Whatchumicallit, Or Something!
34It's Sink Or Swim At Something-Or-Other Waterfalls!
35Lucky Duellist
36Double Duel!
37The Prodigy Awakens
38Fua Castle
39Storm The Castle!
40Friendship
41The Card Of Life
42Both of Them, On the Brink
43The Dark Avenger
44I Have A 0% Chance Of Victory?!
45Connected By Fate
46Mimi And White
47Hopelessness
48Time Limit
49Death Can't Die
50Zakira Takes a Stand
51Revalations
52The Last And Final Hope
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Staff
  • Director
    Waruo Suzuki
  • Script
    Ryota Yamaguchi
    Satoru Nishizono
    Masanao Akahoshi
  • Episode Director
    Jōhei Matsuura
    Makoto Sokuza
    Shinpei Miyashita
    Kazuhito Kikuchi
    Kenichi Kasai
    Ryo Miyata
    Hiroto Katō
    Noriaki Akitaya
    Yasuyuki Honda
    Tomomasa Yamazaki
    Hiromitsu Kanazawa
    Waruo Suzuki
    Masaru Yasukawa
    Housei Suzuki
    Yuuzan Takeyama
    Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
  • Character Design
    Masayuki Hiraoka
  • Animation Director
    Tateru Namikaze
    Masayuki Hiraoka
    Kenichi Imaizumi
    Yasunori Yamaguchi
    Kouji Yamagata
    Natsuki Egami
    Ryoko Amisaki
    Mitsuru Nasukawa
    Toyoaki Fukushima
    Naoko Soeda
    Dai Nishino
    Shigeru Ishii
    Atsushi Soga
    Kazuyuki Maeda
    Katsutoshi Kobayashi
  • Director of Photography
    Nobuyuki Watanabe
  • Series Composition
    Satoru Nishizono
  • Storyboard
    Kōzō Kusuba
    Ryō Yasumura
    Naoki Hishikawa
    Ichizō Kobayashi
    Nobuaki Nakanishi
    Shinpei Miyashita
    Kunihiro Mori
    Iku Suzuki
    Masayuki Hiraoka
    Kazuhito Kikuchi
    Hiroto Katō
    Shingo Shimoyama
    Hideo Hariganeya
    Yasuyuki Honda
    Hiromitsu Kanazawa
    Shinichiro Aoki
    Rei Hidaka
    Yasuo Ejima
    Waruo Suzuki
    Inuo Inukawa
    Housei Suzuki
  • Music
    Jun'ichi Igarashi
  • Art Director
    Katsuyoshi Kanemura
  • Sound Director
    Jin Aketagawa
  • Producer
    Toshihiro Nakazawa
Production
  • Animation Production
    Studio Hibari
  • Production
    Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions