Duel Masters
A long-running shounen tournament anime built on friendship, magical card battles, and the protagonist's journey to master his inherited power.
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.
Questions people ask
Does Duel Masters leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Duel Masters sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is Duel Masters easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Duel Masters scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Is Duel Masters violent? Not especially. Less violent than 59% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Duel Masters
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Duel Masters
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Duel Masters, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Duel Masters, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Duel Masters, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
