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1 / 3- 1EP 1
Rekuta and Shobu compete in a local tournament to qualify for the Battle Arena Tournament.
Apr 19, 2004Rekuta feels lonely after Shobu has been training with Dr. Root for over three years. After losing a duel, Knight advises Rekuta not to discard his deck and informs him of a local tournament that serves as a qualifier for the Battle Arena Tournament. At the JDC center, they encounter four skilled duelists with unique styles. A cloaked group defeats several opponents, revealing themselves to be Mimi, Hakuoh, and Boy George, who have improved their skills. The final cloaked duelist is Shobu, who struggles against Gorou Murata but wins using Invincible Cataclysm and dragons. Shobu and his friends qualify for the next tournament. Dr. Root is revealed to be the observer. Rekuta hugs Shobu, who explains he sent postcards that Dr. Root forgot to mail. The identity of a man in a robot and a mysterious girl reading a book remains unknown.
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Duelists gather at the Battle Arena for the labyrinth qualifiers.
Apr 26, 2004Shobu, Mimi, Rekuta, Sayuki, Mikuni, Boy George, Hakuoh, Kintaro, and Makoto Aizen arrive at the Duel Masters Battle Arena to compete for the title of the world's greatest duelist. They encounter the Black Soldiers, a group in graduate gowns led by Robby Rotten, who seek revenge for failing to defeat Hakuoh at the Temple. Rotten declares his intent to defeat the duelist who beat Hakuoh. The qualifiers begin in a labyrinth where hundreds of duelists face random opponents to reach the finals. Robby Rotten, Multi-Card Monty, and Akakan enter the tournament and cheat from the start. Mikuni defeats an opponent but faces Rotten, who uses a phone to get directions from informers. Although Mikuni gains an advantage, he loses to Rotten’s Petrova, Channeler of Suns, and the fire stealth ability of Kizar Basiku, the Outrageous. Shobu and Mimi have not yet begun their duels.
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Black Soldiers dominate while Shobu and Mimi remain trapped in the labyrinth
May 10, 2004The Battle Arena Tournament progresses as Shobu and Mimi navigate a labyrinth, leaving Mikuni eliminated. Black Soldiers defeat numerous duelists, including past stars. Akakan, the second member, defeats Aqua Peak, while Multi-Card Monty, the third member, beats Hogo. Knight observes their strength, but Mikuni warns against underestimation. Boy George interrupts the streak by defeating his twenty-second opponent, a Black Soldier minor duelist, after beating over twenty others. Despite these victories, only Shobu and Mimi from his friend group have not yet begun their matches.
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George and Mimi defeat foes while Shobu faces obstacles and Knight exposes cheating
May 24, 2004Boy George navigates the labyrinth after defeating numerous opponents, including a difficult duel against Multi-Card Monty. Meanwhile, Mimi follows a card trial that leads her to easily defeat Akakan. Shobu remains lost in the maze and finds his original path blocked by rocks, forcing him to choose a new direction. Knight observes that Black Soldiers are cheating from outside the stadium to concentrate their forces against Boy George and track Shobu. When Shobu begins to run, the Black Soldiers are compelled to duel each other. Knight identifies the culprit and delivers a message to the Black Soldiers' leader, stating that cheating cannot secure victory and that only skill matters in duels.
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Shobu and Hakuoh advance to the finals after defeating Ishiguro and Robby Rotten in the Labyrinth.
Jun 7, 2004Mimi and Boy George exit the Labyrinth after defeating Black Soldiers, awaiting the finals alongside remaining qualifiers Shobu, Hakuoh, Robby Rotten, and Ishiguro. Hakuoh faces Ishiguro, who dominates most of the match but ultimately loses, satisfied to have fought his idol. Shobu then battles Robby, who seeks to defeat the champion who beat Hakuoh. Shobu struggles against Robby’s Petrova, Channeler of Suns, but wins by trusting his deck. Shobu joins his friends in the finals. After falling, Robby sees Black Soldiers remove their uniforms, realizing their error. A giant robot and a blue-haired girl reading a book capture him, demanding details about Shobu's deck and questioning if they manipulated the Black Soldiers.
- 6EP 6
Mimi Duels Master Red Afro to Retrieve Finals Pass in Duel Dojo
Jun 21, 2004The Battle Arena Tournament qualifiers continue as Kintaro and Makoto Aizen reach the finals. Stu warns all finalists to present their passes or face disqualification. Shobu, Mimi, Boy George, and Hakuoh discover Dr. Root has vanished with their passes, leaving odd sketches as clues. Mimi, Shobu, and Rekuta search the town for these items. Mimi finds her clue at a Duel Dojo where participants and Master Red Afro sport afros. The master holds her pass, forcing a duel. Mimi nearly violates strict dojo rules twice, risking disqualification. Rekuta joins the dojo to ensure fairness. Remembering her training, Mimi focuses, wins the match, and recovers her pass, securing her rightful place in the finals.
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Boy George Faces Pressure in a Duel Against Master Yuki
Jul 5, 2004After Mimi secures her finals pass, Shobu, Boy George, and Hakuoh remain as the last competitors. While the others analyze Dr. Root's sketches, Boy George identifies his drawing as a clover and locates a training house. Inside, he encounters Master Yuki, who challenges him to a duel for the finals pass. The match includes a strict condition: Boy George cannot change his diapers during the fight. Overwhelmed by pressure, he initially loses. Realizing he must master self-control and pressure management, Boy George requests a rematch. Master Yuki grants this opportunity, allowing Boy George to finally control his emotions and win the duel.
- 8EP 8
Shobu Faces Mysterious Dragon Mask Duelist and Discovers His Mother's Secret Identity
Jul 19, 2004Shobu investigates a cow sketch clue in a nearby village, hearing a mysterious voice at night that leads him to a masked duelist. Despite having stronger monsters, Shobu loses the duel to a green and red dragon. The next morning, he reveals a family photo where a card falls from the frame, identifying it as Bombazar, Dragon of Destiny, the card that caused his defeat. The masked challenger reappears, promising to defeat Shobu using that specific card. Shobu constructs a new deck centered on Bombazar and wins the rematch. He later discovers the challenger was his mother, Mai Kirifuda, who explains his father used this card in past tournaments. When Shobu questions how a woman’s voice matched the manly tone of the opponent, his father, Knight, admits he was the one in the mask, revealing he is a world-class champion duelist.
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Hakuoh helps Rekuta build a deck around his favorite card, leading to a tournament victory.
Sep 6, 2004Hakuoh discovers a sketch of Maruo Kadoko and is tasked with teaching Rekuta to duel. After Rekuta loses seven consecutive matches by using only cards he likes, Hakuoh designs a new deck for him. The next day, Rekuta alters the deck but loses his eighth duel, stating he does not care about winning. He runs into Cora Yoga, who critiques the deck. Hakuoh overhears this and learns Rekuta’s favorite card is Terradragon Gamiratar. They rebuild the deck around this choice. In a local tournament, Rekuta defeats Danny Green for his first win. However, he subsequently loses to Cora Yoga. Despite the loss, Hakuoh has taught him enough for him to regain his finals pass.
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Facing Self-Imposed Challenges in the Underground Duel Arena
Sep 13, 2004After receiving their duel passes, the group trains until Dr. Root deceives them into an underground facility where they face robotic duplicates of themselves. Dr. Root reveals this as a final test, forcing each participant to duel their mirror image using a randomly assigned deck rather than their own. Shobu receives Hakuoh’s deck, while Hakuoh gets Shobu’s; similarly, Boy George and Mimi swap decks. Initially losing to their identical robots, they adapt to the unfamiliar cards and win on their second attempts. Emerging from the facility in order of Hakuoh, Shobu, Boy George, and Mimi, they are congratulated by Dr. Root and Knight as ready for the finals. Dr. Root concludes by asking if they have come to understand themselves through this experience.
- 11EP 11
Hakuoh and Shobu advance in the Battle Arena Championship Tournament
Sep 20, 2004The Duel Masters Battle Arena Championship Tournament begins with 14 contestants selected, starting with a computer-chosen random pair where the loser is immediately eliminated. Hakuoh faces Makoto Aizen, the former 4th Temple Guardian known as the Dancing Duelist. Makoto has significantly improved, playing as a professional and trading strategic blows with his idol. Although Makoto corners Hakuoh, he lacks a creature to deliver the final blow and accepts defeat, allowing Hakuoh to win. Next, Shobu duels Yurivana Toko, who previously relied on her appearance rather than skill. Shobu shows no mercy and secures a quick victory. After their matches, both Hakuoh and Shobu return to their seats to find Toru Kamiya, who attempts to speak but faints before revealing his message.
- 12EP 12
Gyujiro Turned Over A New Leaf!
Sep 27, 2004Knight assures Shobu and Hakuoh that Toru will recover, urging them to focus on the finals while Shobu recalls Toru's warning about a girl with a book. In the tournament finals, Benny Haha defeats Jamira after their respective entrance performances. Meanwhile, Kotako informs Boy George that Master Yuki has been missing, claiming he went for milk. Boy George finds Yuki dueling Yu Fua, who has just defeated him. Yuki explains he fought her to protect Kotako from her threats. Yu Fua then issues a challenge to Boy George.
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Boy George Accepts Yu Fua's Challenge Amidst Tournament Finals and Disappearances
Oct 4, 2004Boy George accepts Yu Fua's challenge after witnessing Master Yuki's defeat, becoming enraged. During the tournament finals, Kintaro faces Extreme Bucketman, while Shobu searches for the missing Boy George. Shobu visits Master Yuki's location and meets Kotako, who reveals Boy George went to find Master Yuki, prompting Shobu to organize a search with Makoto Aizen, Mimi, Rekuta, and Sayuki. Extreme Bucketman defeats Kintaro using a new Vortex Evolution card. Boy George halts his duel with Extreme Bucketman after realizing she is a Kaijudo duelist, as her shield attacks damaged the surroundings. He places tables around the unconscious Master Yuki. Boy George is subsequently defeated by Yu Fua and imprisoned underground with Benny Haha. The finals were scheduled for Boy George and Master Yuki against Yu Fua, but the speaker Stu is informed they cannot compete. Shobu and his friends suspect a plot by her but lack proof, resulting in Yu Fua winning by default.
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Mimi Challenges Kokujo in the Tournament Finals with a New Strategy
Oct 11, 2004During the tournament finals, Mimi duels Kokujo, known as the Reaper of the Darkness, while wearing an angel costume to provoke him and impress Hakuoh. Although Kokujo dismisses her as a third-rate duelist, Hakuoh believes her actions relieve pressure, allowing her to face him more easily. Mimi relies on a new deck she developed after observing Hakuoh’s relentless training with Dr. Root. Despite her confidence, she struggles initially until she changes into her angry mode, restoring her shield to full capacity. The match intensifies into a Kaijudo duel where creatures come to life and the stage transforms. Kokujo unleashes his full power, destroying Mimi’s dueling stage, yet she remains unharmed. Kokujo wins the match, and Hakuoh praises Mimi’s performance. Afterward, Yu Fua begins to follow Kokujo.
- 15EP 15
Shobu and Kabutomaru face off in a dramatic finals duel at the Battle Arena Tournament.
Oct 25, 2004During the tournament finals, Shobu battles Kabutomaru Kuwagata, a duelist from a poor farming village. Shobu initially destroys all of Kabutomaru's shields, leaving him with no cards in hand. However, Kabutomaru utilizes his "Giant Insect Shield Revival" deck to restore his defenses, fueled by support from his family who gifted him the deck to pursue his dream. In a single turn, Kabutomaru eliminates Shobu's shields, but Shobu retains the destroyed cards. Shobu summons Bombazar, Dragon of Destiny, to destroy the revived Natural Snare shield. Although Kabutomaru believes he has won, Shobu activates Bombazar's effect to take an extra turn. He summons a second Bombazar, secures the victory, and promises to duel Kabutomaru again, leaving the young duelist tearfully grateful.
- 16EP 16
Hakuoh Blackmailed by Benny Haha Before Finals Duel
Nov 8, 2004At the pre-finals dinner party, matchups are announced: Hakuoh faces Gyujiro, and Extreme Bucketman faces Kokujo. Shobu will duel the winner of the first match, while Yu Fua faces the winner of the second. After the party, Benny Haha and Yu Fua release sleeping gas. Benny kidnaps Mikuni and Makoto Aizen, blackmailing Hakuoh into a duel against him to save his friends. Meanwhile, Kokujo finds everyone asleep and accepts a duel from Yu Fua. Dr. Root contacts Mimi to find Hakuoh, who is missing. Shobu, Mimi, Kintaro, Rekuta, and Sayuki discover Hakuoh dueling Benny Haha at the beach. During the fight, Hakuoh realizes his friends are being electrocuted when his shield breaks. He confronts Benny about denying him a chance to duel a champion, and the battle continues through the night.
- 17EP 17
Hakuoh declares a Perfect Duel to protect his friends while Benny Haha reveals past grievances.
Nov 22, 2004Hakuoh intensifies his duel against Benny Haha after realizing his shields endangered his allies, vowing to achieve a Perfect Duel with all defenses intact. Mikuni explains this rare strategy, while Yumama returns after defeating Kokujo and traps Mimi behind an invisible magical barrier. Benny Haha confronts Hakuoh about his past treatment of White Knight soldiers, who confirm he discarded them despite their loyalty. This revelation shocks Benny Haha, who learns Hakuoh’s grief over his mother’s death drove his behavior. Despite this, the duel continues. Benny Haha attempts a tactical shift by darkening the stage, but Hakuoh retains all four shields and defeats him. Benny Haha releases Mikuni and Aizen safely into the sea, urging fair play in the finals before detonating the stage. Knight and Dr. Root arrive at the hotel, witness the explosion, and rush to assist the collapsing structure.
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Shobu challenges Gyujiro while Hakuoh undergoes critical surgery.
Dec 6, 2004Hakuoh is rushed to the hospital after a duel with Gyujiro, where Dr. Root attempts a life-saving operation. The Battle Arena Tournament Finals cancel the matches between Bucketman and Kokujo, as well as Hakuoh versus Gyujiro, causing crowd unrest. Gyujiro feigns injury, claiming Hakuoh attacked him and will not appear. Shobu arrives and challenges Gyujiro, who is cleared to fight by Stu since he defeated Kokujo and Hakuoh. Gyujiro uses a Wave Strikers deck from Yu Fua, a strategy only Jamira knew, but the crowd forgets this and chants for Shobu to lose. Hakuoh urges Shobu to defeat Gyujiro fairly so he realizes his wrongdoings. Despite Dr. Root's efforts, Hakuoh loses his heartbeat completely.
- 19EP 19
Shobu faces Gyujiro while Hakuoh is revived by his mother's spirit
Dec 20, 2004Dr. Root struggles to revive Hakuoh, whose heart has stopped, while Shobu endures intense pressure during his Battle Arena Finals match against Gyujiro. The crowd opposes Shobu, especially after Gyujiro reveals his true identity as Benny Haha, who claims to love Yu Fua. Meanwhile, Extreme Bucketman attempts to expose Yu Fua’s actions against Kokujo but is silenced. Hakuoh eventually dreams of his mother, gaining the strength needed for Dr. Root to save him. In the arena, Shobu uses the Holy Awe card, provided by Hakuoh, to neutralize Benny Haha’s creatures and secure victory. Defeated, Benny Haha accidentally reveals secrets about Hakuoh and his new deck. The crowd turns on him, and he flees in his robot. Yu Fua, furious at his failure, throws him into the underground with Boy George.
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Hakuoh recovers and urges Shobu to win while Bucketman surrenders to Yu Fua in a Kaijudo duel.
Jan 17, 2005Hakuoh survives and returns to health, though he is unfit for dueling. Shobu and others visit him, and Hakuoh tells Shobu to win the tournament. Shobu heads to the arena, and Hakuoh attempts to leave his bed to watch, despite Aizen’s attempts to stop him. At the Battle Arena Tournament, Bucketman faces Yu Fua. The stage changes automatically as their decks glow, indicating a Kaijudo duel from the start, a fact Shobu and Kintaro recognize. Meanwhile, Boy George and Benny Haha dig through the stadium to reach a room. The duel intensifies, but Bucketman surprisingly surrenders, making Yu Fua the automatic winner against Shobu in the final. Bucketman then gives Shobu the card he intended to use.
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Shobu prepares a new deck for his final duel against Yu Fua in the Battle Arena.
Jan 31, 2005Shobu receives a new card from Extreme Bucketman and constructs the Soul Phoenix Deck to summon Soul Phoenix. Meanwhile, Yu Fua manipulates Stu into allowing deck changes for the finals. Aizen confirms the rule change, which Hakuoh and Mimi question as improper. Dr. Root explains to Bucketman that Awakening Cards can cause global catastrophes, revealing Yu Fua defeated other duelists to obtain this specific card. Just before the match, Benny Haha and Boy George expose Yu Fua’s actions, prompting Stu to cancel the duel. However, Yu Fua forces the event to proceed by ejecting the officials and sealing the exits, ensuring the final match against Shobu begins immediately.
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Shobu confronts Fua Ya while allies expose her control and rescue efforts.
Feb 14, 2005Shobu faces Fua Ya in a Kaijudo duel, demanding answers regarding her actions toward Master Yuki and Kokujo. She insists the truth can only be revealed through combat. Meanwhile, Benny Haha and Boy George intercept Extreme Bucketman, showing him photographic evidence of his alliance with Fua Ya. After Bucketman retrieves the image and flees, he joins forces with Boy George and Dr. Root to breach the stadium, which Fua Ya has sealed with her powers. Yuki arrives using a propeller to create an entrance. Once inside, they reveal that Fua Ya is not inherently evil, citing her care for Yuki after his previous duel. They explain she is being manipulated by a mysterious book. Upon realizing the book is blank, Fua Ya attempts to break free from her control but suddenly transforms into her Duelist Hunter Mode.
- 23EP 23
Yumama's New Power and Zakira's True Identity Revealed
Feb 28, 2005Yumama utilizes new vortex evolution cards with awakening power to affect the real world, summoning Cruel Naga, Avatar of Fate. Shobu counters by summoning Soul Phoenix, Avatar of Unity, which strips Yumama of her duelist hunter armor. She recalls finding Bucket Man in her garden and living in Zakira's castle, where he is revealed to be her older brother. During the match, Soul Phoenix shines, prompting Zakira to recognize another Awakening Card user. He then makes a grand entrance, exposing himself as the mastermind behind the events.
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Zakira reveals her identity as Yu Fua's sister and challenges Shobu to a duel.
Mar 14, 2005After Yu loses to Shobu, Zakira praises him and reveals she is Yu Fua’s older brother, baffling the crowd. She retrieves the Cruel Naga, Avatar of Fate from Yu Fua and confirms the other children are safe. Bucketman, shocked by her motives, explains he found her at a castle where he was treated as a guest. He reveals Zakira was brainwashing those aware of the Awakening Cards. Although Yu Fua initially let Bucketman escape, she returned to save the children. Zakira forced a duel, threatening the kids if Yu Fua refused. Now, Zakira challenges Shobu to duel Bucketman; if Bucketman wins, the children are released, but if Shobu wins, Zakira will free Yu Fua.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Duel Masters Charge have?
- Duel Masters Charge has 52 episodes.
- When did Duel Masters Charge come out?
- Duel Masters Charge came out in 2004.
- Which studio made Duel Masters Charge?
- Duel Masters Charge was produced by Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions.
- Who directed Duel Masters Charge?
- Duel Masters Charge was directed by Warurou Suzuki.
- Is Duel Masters Charge finished?
- Current status of Duel Masters Charge: Finished.