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Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

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is an anime
Anime
is animation originating in Japan. The world outside Japan regards anime as "Japanese animation". Anime originated about 1917.Anime, like manga , has a large audience in Japan and high recognition throughout the world...

 spin-off
Spin-off
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, and sequel
Sequel
A sequel is a work in literature, film, or other media that chronologically portrays events following those of a previous work.In many cases, the sequel continues elements of the original story, often with the same characters and settings. A sequel can lead to a series, in which key elements appear...

 of the original Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh!
is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. It has spawned a franchise that includes multiple anime shows, a trading card game and numerous video games...

franchise. It first premiered in Japan on October 6, 2004. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX follows the exploits of Jaden Yuki
Jaden Yuki
Jaden Yuki, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga series. His name is meant to be a pun in Japanese, as "jūdai" is the word for "teenager"...

 (Judai Yuki in the original Japanese version) and his companions as he attends Duel Academy.

In the fictional universe
Fictional universe
A fictional universe is a self-consistent fictional setting with elements which differ from the real world. It may be called, variously, a fictional realm, world or universe...

 of Yu-Gi-Oh!, Duel Monsters, a popular card game created by Maximillion Pegasus
Maximillion Pegasus
Maximillion Pegasus, known in Japan as , is a fictional character in the manga and anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!.Maximillion Pegasus is the Chairman of Industrial Illusions and the creator of the game of Duel Monsters...

 (Pegasus J. Crawford) is widely enjoyed. Referred to as a "duelist," a player of the game summons monsters and activates Spell and Trap Cards through Duel Disk
Duel Disk
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Disk, sometimes referred to as the Duel Disk Launcher, as marketed in the United States, is a card-holding prosthesis attached to the left forearm by way of Velcro straps and plastic plate. It consists of two movable "wings" into which one can slip Yu-Gi-Oh! cards in either...

 technology to evoke various strategies to defeat his/her opponent in battle.
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is an anime
Anime
is animation originating in Japan. The world outside Japan regards anime as "Japanese animation". Anime originated about 1917.Anime, like manga , has a large audience in Japan and high recognition throughout the world...

 spin-off
Spin-off
A spin-off is a new organization or entity formed by a split from a larger one, such as television series based on a pre-existing one, or a new company formed from a university research group or business incubator...

, and sequel
Sequel
A sequel is a work in literature, film, or other media that chronologically portrays events following those of a previous work.In many cases, the sequel continues elements of the original story, often with the same characters and settings. A sequel can lead to a series, in which key elements appear...

 of the original Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh!
is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. It has spawned a franchise that includes multiple anime shows, a trading card game and numerous video games...

franchise. It first premiered in Japan on October 6, 2004. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX follows the exploits of Jaden Yuki
Jaden Yuki
Jaden Yuki, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga series. His name is meant to be a pun in Japanese, as "jūdai" is the word for "teenager"...

 (Judai Yuki in the original Japanese version) and his companions as he attends Duel Academy.

Plot


In the fictional universe
Fictional universe
A fictional universe is a self-consistent fictional setting with elements which differ from the real world. It may be called, variously, a fictional realm, world or universe...

 of Yu-Gi-Oh!, Duel Monsters, a popular card game created by Maximillion Pegasus
Maximillion Pegasus
Maximillion Pegasus, known in Japan as , is a fictional character in the manga and anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!.Maximillion Pegasus is the Chairman of Industrial Illusions and the creator of the game of Duel Monsters...

 (Pegasus J. Crawford) is widely enjoyed. Referred to as a "duelist," a player of the game summons monsters and activates Spell and Trap Cards through Duel Disk
Duel Disk
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Disk, sometimes referred to as the Duel Disk Launcher, as marketed in the United States, is a card-holding prosthesis attached to the left forearm by way of Velcro straps and plastic plate. It consists of two movable "wings" into which one can slip Yu-Gi-Oh! cards in either...

 technology to evoke various strategies to defeat his/her opponent in battle. A Duel typically begins with each contestant being given a life total of 4,000 Life Points, which can be decreased as opposing players "attack" him/her with their monsters or trigger the abilities of individual cards. The objective is to reduce an opponent's Life Points to zero, and therefore be declared the winner. Although conceived solely as a card game, Duel Monsters' roots are mythological in nature, and many exploit its otherworldly secrets for their own personal gain.

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX begins 10 years after the events of Yu-Gi-Oh! with the lead character Jaden Yuki obtaining a Winged Kuriboh card from Yugi Muto
Yugi Mutou
is the protagonist of the manga and anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!, and is featured in almost every chapter and episode of the series.-Character design:...

, the renowned Duel Monsters champion, while on his way to a Duel Academy ( in the original Japanese language
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family. There are a number of proposed relationships with other languages, but none have gained general acceptance...

 version) entrance exam.

The Academy was founded by Seto Kaiba
Seto Kaiba
is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!. As the majority shareholder and CEO of his own multi-national company, KaibaCorp, Kaiba aims to become the world's greatest player of the Duel Monsters card game...

 on a remote island in the Southern Seas, with its dormitories named after the three Egyptian God Cards
Egyptian God Cards
The Egyptian God cards, known in Japan as the , are a series of cards in Yu-Gi-Oh! that serve as a focal point in the series' manga, the second series anime, and video games based on the anime and manga. Introduced as the strongest of all Duel Monsters, the cards have heavy ties to the truthful...

, and is run by Chancellor Sheppard and his staff. The most elaborate dormitory, , is named after Obelisk the Tormentor. The Obelisk Blue dormitory can be graduated to, but the only way to enter the dormitory in the first year is to attend and do well at an affiliated junior school (English version only). As the highest ranked dormitory, Obelisk Blue's facilities are of the highest quality, on the level of the world's classiest hotels and restaurants. The center dorm, , is named after The Winged Dragon of Ra. Those who were given the highest scores in the entrance exam, or who only did mediocrely in the junior school enter this dormitory, which, while not as extravagant as Obelisk Blue, still has incredibly clean and well-kept facilities and meals of a quality far above the lifestyle of the average salaried man. The lowest dormitory, Slifer Red ( in the original Japanese language
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family. There are a number of proposed relationships with other languages, but none have gained general acceptance...

 version), is named after Slifer the Sky Dragon. Those who failed completely or scored poorly are put into the shoddy quarters of Slifer Red.

There are four other branches of Duel Academy worldwide, in the North, East, South, and West, although so far only the North Academy was shown.

For the first two years at Duel Academy, the main cast faces major threats including the Shadow Riders
Shadow Riders
The Shadow Riders, known as the in the original Japanese language version, are a fictional group of villains in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime series, appearing between episodes 29-49....

, who intend to revive the Sacred Beasts by creating a strong dueling presence on the island and obtaining the Seven Spirit Keys (held by Jaden Yuki, Zane Truesdale, Alexis Rhodes, Bastion Misawa, Chazz Princeton, Dr Vellian Crowler and Lyman Banner) , as well as the Society of Light
Society of Light
The is a fictional cult in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime series, appearing between episodes 53-104.Led by the alien-influenced Sartorius, the Society of Light's legion of followers dedicate themselves to worshipping the Light of Destruction, and serve as the main antagonists of the series' second season,...

, which intends to enslave humanity with the mind control satellite of Misgarth. During the third year, Duel Academy is transported to another world–a desert plane with three suns and resident Duel Monster spirits–right into the hands of the Martin Empire
Martin Empire
The is a fictional group of villains in the Japanese version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime series, appearing between episodes 106-130. The English dub does not name this group....

. Upon returning home, Jaden and a select group of his partners dive into the rift left in their escape to recover their missing companion, and embark through second and third worlds where failure in duels sends losers to the stars ("killed" in the Japanese version, though they were actually sent to another dimension); in very dark times, they find themselves face to face with the vindictive Yubel. When Jaden realizes the connection between Yubel and his past self, he fuses her soul with his, giving him certain powers.

In their final adventure, Jaden and his friends deal with the mysterious Trueman, a dark agent who copies the identity of his defeated opponents and seemingly wipes out their existence then. When a solar eclipse
Solar eclipse
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth so that the Sun is fully or partially covered. This can only happen during a new moon, when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction as seen from the Earth. At least two and up to five solar eclipses can occur each year on Earth,...

 draws near, Trueman is revealed to be working for the real mastermind behind the vicious plot around the entire season - the former Shadow Rider
Shadow Riders
The Shadow Riders, known as the in the original Japanese language version, are a fictional group of villains in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime series, appearing between episodes 29-49....

, Nightshroud. Using Yusuke Fujiwara as an avatar, Nightshroud explains that Trueman's adversaries were trapped in the hell-like World of Darkness, where they will ultimately give up on their own lives because while in the dark world they would be mentally tortured by visions of failing at their hopes and dreams. Jaden and Jesse form a tag team to defeat Fujiwara and later Nightshroud himself in order to save the rest of the humanity from his World. This concludes the Duel Academy senior's reign as students, and before the seniors graduate and go on their own separate paths, a farewell party is thrown. However, Jaden is not present because he dislikes sad events, and attempts to leave before anyone can notice he's gone. Before he leaves, Winged Kuriboh leads him to the room that holds Yugi Moto's legendary dueling deck, and he is encountered by none other than Yugi himself. They both are transported to the past, where Jaden duels a younger Yugi and in the process recovers what he had lost, his passion for dueling. The outcome of this duel is not known, but it's assumed Yugi is the winner given Jaden's promise to become stronger and duel Yugi again. As Jaden leaves, he discovers a note from his friends, who knew that he would probably attempt to leave early. The show concludes with Jaden, with Banner's spirit and Pharaoh running into the distance, awaiting their next adventure.

Characters



Yu-Gi-Oh! GX sports many different characters. The principal cast is composed of the series' hero Jaden Yuki
Jaden Yuki
Jaden Yuki, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga series. His name is meant to be a pun in Japanese, as "jūdai" is the word for "teenager"...

 (Judai Yuuki), the passionate Alexis Rhodes
Alexis Rhodes
Alexis Rhodes, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga series. Her given name in the Japanese version means "tomorrow's fragrance"...

 (Asuka Tenjoin) and her brother Atticus
Atticus Rhodes
Atticus Rhodes, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga series. His given name means "blizzard" in Japanese, from which he derives his self-appointed title, "Blizzard Prince" in the original version of the series. His...

 (Fubuki Tenjoin), the easily discouraged but determined Syrus Truesdale
Syrus Truesdale
Syrus Truesdale, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga series. In the English version, Syrus is voiced by Wayne Grayson, while Masami Suzuki takes the role in the Japanese version....

 (Sho Marufuji), elitist Chazz Princeton (Jun Manjoume), the analytic Bastion Misawa
Bastion Misawa
Bastion Misawa, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga series. In the English version, Bastion is voiced by Eric Stuart, while Yūki Masuda takes the role in the Japanese version....

 (Daichi Misawa), the strong-willed Tyranno Hassleberry
Tyranno Hassleberry
Tyranno Hassleberry, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime series. In the English version, Tyranno is voiced by David Wills, while Hiroshi Shimozaki takes the role in the Japanese version...

 (Tyranno Kenzan), and the love-struck Blair Flannigan (Rei Saotome). Supporting characters often have connections to the educative or professional dueling worlds, and include Obelisk Blue professor Vellian Crowler, duelist-turned-Industrial Illusions designer Chumley Huffington
Chumley Huffington
Chumley Huffington, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime series. In the English version, Chumley is voiced by Ted Lewis, while Takehiro Hasu takes the role in the Japanese version....

, and Pro League powerhouses Zane Truesdale
Zane Truesdale
Zane Truesdale, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga series. In the English version, Zane is voiced by Scottie Ray, while Takeshi Maeda takes the role in the Japanese version....

 (Ryo Marufuji) and Aster Phoenix
Aster Phoenix
Aster Phoenix, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime series. His name is meant to be a pun in Japanese, as phoenixes were commonly depicted in art during the Edo period of Japan...

 (Edo Phoenix). A group of foreign duelist champions, consisting of Jesse Andersen, Axel Brodie, Adrian Gecko
Adrian Gecko
Adrian Gecko, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime series. His given name in the Japanese version is an alternate spelling of the name of an Egyptian air deity, Amun...

 and Jim Crocodile Cook
Jim Crocodile Cook
is a new student hailing from South Academy who enters Duel Academy in the third year. Well-versed in earth science and dueling, Jim serves as an ally to Jaden Yuki and the others.-Biography:...

, along with the new professor, Thelonius Viper, would also find a place in Duel Academy's student body in the third year. In the fourth season a mysterious student named Yusuke Fujiwara appeared at the Duel Academy.

Antagonists of the series range from elderly Kagemaru and the enslaved Shadow Riders
Shadow Riders
The Shadow Riders, known as the in the original Japanese language version, are a fictional group of villains in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime series, appearing between episodes 29-49....

 (Seven Stars Assassins), the manipulative Sartorius
Sartorius (Yu-Gi-Oh! GX)
Sartorius, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime series. His name is meant to be a pun in English, as "satori" denotes a "spiritual awakening"...

 (Saiou), the deranged Yubel, and the vicious Nightshroud (Darkness).

Production


Yu-Gi-Oh! GX is produced by Nihon Ad Systems
Nihon Ad Systems
, NAS for short, is a Japanese anime production and character merchandising company, a fully-owned subsidiary of the advertising agency Asatsu-DK. The "Ad" in its title is an abbreviation for "Animation Development"...

, Inc., and directed by Hatsuki Tsuji. Scripts are prepared by an alternating lineup of writers–Shin Yoshida, Jun Maekawa, Akemi Omode, Yasuyuki Suzuki–with music arrangements by Yutaka Minobe. Takuya Hiramitsu is in charge of sound direction, supervised by Yūji Mitsuya
Yuji Mitsuya
is an actor, seiyū, and sound supervisor from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture who is affiliated with Bring Up. He graduated from Meiji University....

. Character and monster designs are overseen by Kenichi Hara, while Duel layout is overseen by Masahiro Hikokubo.

The "GX" in the series' title is short for the term "Generation neXt". "GENEX" was conceived as the series' original title, as can be evidenced in early promotional artwork. It also refers to the GX tournament that takes place between episodes 84 and 104.

The program is divided into episodes classified as "turns". The title sequence
Title sequence
A title sequence is the method by which cinematic films or television programs present their title, key production and cast members, or both, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound...

 and closing credits
Closing credits
Closing credits or end credits are added at the end of a motion picture or television program to list the cast and crew involved in the production. They usually appear as a list of names in small type, which either flip very quickly from page to page, or move smoothly across the background or a...

 are accompanied by lyrics varying over the course of the series, with the former immediately followed by an individual episode's number and title. Eyecatch
Eyecatch
An is a scene or illustration used to begin and end a commercial break in a Japanese TV program, especially in anime and tokusatsu shows, similar to how "commercial bumpers" into/out of commercial breaks are used in the United States...

es begin and end commercial breaks halfway through each episode; in the first season, there were two eyecatches per episode, usually showcasing the opponents and their key monsters for a given episode while in later seasons, a single eyecatch appears with only the duelists. After the credits, a preview of the next episode, narrated most frequently by KENN and Masami Suzuki
Masami Suzuki
Masami Suzuki is a seiyū who was born in Kanagawa. Her blood type is O.-Notable voice roles:*Lal Mirch in Katekyo Hitman Reborn!*Tachiki Noriko in Kanata kara from far away*Mike "Mac" McField in Legendz...

, is made, followed by a brief "Today's Strongest Card" segment.

Anime



The Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX anime aired October 6, 2004 on TV Tokyo
TV Tokyo
is a television station headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a portmanteau of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime...

. The anime ended on March 26, 2008.
It was subsequently licensed by 4Kids Entertainment
4Kids Entertainment
4Kids Entertainment is a Worldwide International American film and television production company and it was claimed to be one of the world's largest distributors in children's television. It is known for dubbing anime, specializing in the acquisition, production and licensing of children's...

 and adapted into English with the title Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, picked up by Cartoon Network and 4KidsTV  in the United States YTV in Canada, CITV
CITV
CITV is the brand name used for the majority of children's television output on ITV's television stations, including the ITV Network, breakfast broadcaster GMTV and the ITV plc-owned CITV Channel as well as non ITV plc owned regions...

, ITV2
ITV2
ITV2 is a 24 hour, free-to-air entertainment television channel in the United Kingdom owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. It was launched on 7 December 1998, and is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial platforms...

, ITV4
ITV4
ITV4 is a UK television station which launched on 1 November 2005. It is owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. The channel has a male-oriented line-up, including sport, cop shows and US comedies and dramas, as well as classic ITV action series of the 1960s and '70s. The channel...

 and Nicktoons UK
Nicktoons UK
Nicktoons is a British digital television channel launched on 22 July 2002. It is a cartoon based sister channel to Nickelodeon. The channel airs cartoons, these are commonly known as Nicktoons...

 in the United Kingdom, Canal J
Canal J
Canal J is a French television network dedicated to children's programming. It is available through digital terrestrial television service 'TNT' and is aimed at children aged between 4 and 14 years old.-Programming:*Archibald the Koala*Code Lyoko...

 and M6
Métropole 6
Métropole 6, known popularly as simply M6, is a French television service owned by a company called Métropole Télévision. M6 broadcasts an over-the-air SECAM signal, and is also carried on the Atlantic Bird 3 and French Telecom 2B broadcast satellites. M6 also broadcasts a digital signal to...

 in France, RTL II
RTL II
RTL II is a privately owned, commercial, general-interest German television channel.It was founded as a second-generation commercial broadcaster in 1993. It quickly became infamous for its perceived "trash programming", comprising lots of soft porn as well as shows such as Peep and many...

 in Germany, Italia 1
Italia 1
Italia 1 is an Italian commercial television station on the Mediaset network.It is oriented especially at young people.-Programs:** most of programs, cartoons and shows are under licences of Disney Channel Italia.-North American TV series:* 15/Love...

 in Italy, Nickelodeon Australia
Nickelodeon Australia
Nickelodeon is the Australian counterpart of the Nickelodeon network in the United States.-History:Nickelodeon was launched on October 23, 1995, on the newly launched Foxtel and Austar cable/subscription television platforms, offering live action shows and cartoons. Nickelodeon was also added to...

 and Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten, or Channel Ten, is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...

 and Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network (Australia)
Cartoon Network is a cable and satellite television channel created by Turner Broadcasting, a unit of Time Warner which primarily shows animated programming.The Australian version is available on Pay TV...

 in Australia, TV2 in New Zealand, ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation is a Philippine-based multi-media conglomerate. It is an integrated media and entertainment company in the Philippines with 42 subsidiaries and an asset base of more than PHP34 billion as of March 2009...

 and Hero TV
Hero (channel)
Hero is the anime cable channel in the Philippines formed by Creative Programs Inc. which also produces MYX, Cinema One, ABS-CBN News Channel, Lifestyle Network Balls, Maxxx and Velvet. So far, it is seen on SkyCable in Metro Manila and in over 200 cable systems all over the Philippines...

 in the Philippines, TV3
TV3 Lithuania
TV3 is a television channel owned by Modern Times Group and targeted at a Lithuanian-speaking audience. It was founded on May 7, 1992 and launched on April 11, 1993 as "Tele-3" before being renamed "TV3" in 1996....

 in Lithuania, CTS in Taiwan, RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two is Ireland's second-oldest television channel, operated by Irish state broadcaster RTÉ. RTÉ Two is universally available throughout the island of Ireland on the VHF and UHF bands, and is also available via satellite to Irish subscribers of Sky Digital.-History:There had been much debate...

 in Ireland, MBC 3
MBC 3
MBC 3 is a free-to-air children channel that hosts by Dania Al-Shafii and Hassan Al-mula and belongs to the Middle East Broadcasting Center . It was launched on 8 December, 2004...

 in UAE, Cartoon Network in Denmark, MTV3
MTV3
MTV3 is a Finnish commercial television station owned by Bonnier. Until recently it had the biggest audience share of all Finnish TV channels when Finnish Broadcasting Company's YLE1 took the lead. The letters MTV stand for Mainos-TV , due to the channel getting its revenue from running commercials...

 and Subtv Juniori
Subtv
Sub is a popular Finnish TV channel owned by Bonnier. The previous owner Alma Media sold Sub and its sister channels to Swedish Bonnier and Proventus in 2005....

 in Finland, Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon is an American cable television channel owned by Viacom. Since the mid-1990s and early 2000s Nickelodoen as a brand has expanded into other territories including Europe, the Middle-East, Russia and Asia.It is often referred to by its shortened name, Nick, a practice that dates back to...

 in Brazil and Mexico, Animax in Hungary,Romania and Republic of Moldova. In North America, the program is distributed by Warner Bros. Television Animation
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. (also known as Warner Bros. Pictures, or simply Warner Bros.—the shortened form of the former official, sometimes still used, formal corporate name: Warner Brothers
 in addition to 4Kids Entertainment.

The voice actor for Cronos de Medici (Vellian Crowler), Hiroshi Shimizu
Hiroshi Shimizu
*Hiroshi Shimizu , Japanese film director born in 1903*Hiroshi Shimizu , Japanese film director born in 1964*Hiroshi Shimizu , a professor at Keio University, project leader of Eliica*Hiroshi Shimizu , voice actor...

, announced that the anime series was not renewed for its April-October season, meaning that the fourth season of the anime had to be shortened, compared to its 52 episodes per season. A new spin-off entitled Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's which began to air in Japan from April 2 2008, and replaces Yu-Gi-Oh! GX...

debuted after the series' end.. The fourth season is currently yet to be aired in North America, its timeslot also replaced with the English release of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's.

Like many 4Kids adaptations of other anime series, some have felt that Yu-Gi-Oh! GX was edited due to Americanization
Americanization
Americanization is the term used for the influence the United States of America has on the culture of other countries on such matters like technology, culture, lifestyle, etc. When encountered unwillingly or willingly, it can have a negative connotation; when sought voluntarily, it sometimes has...

 and the shifting of the target demographic toward a younger audience. The names of many characters and cards underwent alteration, and card faces and text are edited to only include ATK/DEF statistics and Attribute for monsters, and card type for Spells and Traps. Spell Cards in particular are referred to as such to reflect the revised printing format that surfaced in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
The is a Japanese collectible card game developed and published by Konami. It is based on the fictional game of Duel Monsters created by comic artist Kazuki Takahashi, which is the main plot device during the majority of his popular comic Yu-Gi-Oh! and the Nihon Ad Systems animated series...

 from Magician's Force onward, though the original term "Magic Card" has been used on several occasions, either due to scripting error or for very specific reasons. Furthermore monster stat displays and Life Point counters, previously in blue and gold print, become digital readouts with color-coded energy bars. The original music score is replaced with a guitar heavy rock style soundtrack, and the sound effects are changed. Darker and more controversial themes such as death, murder (and mass murder), and religion – which were incorporated into the Japanese version – are virtually absent in the English interpretation. The title sequence is accompanied by the song "Get Your Game On!", as are the end credits (in a shortened form). Eyecatches, previews, and the "Today's Strongest Card" featurette are removed entirely.

Manga


A manga
Manga
Manga consist of comics and print cartoons , in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 20th century...

 spin-off of the series supervised by Kazuki Takahashi
Kazuki Takahashi
is a manga artist, illustrator and game creator who created the manga Yu-Gi-Oh!, which led to the anime versions of it, Toei's Yu-Gi-Oh! and Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters , as well as a spinoff manga , a spinoff anime , and a second spinoff anime and...

 and written and illustrated by Naoyuki Kageyama
Naoyuki Kageyama
is a Japanese manga artist known for his work on Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX , a spinoff of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX anime series.Kageyama worked as a staff member for the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga....

 began serialization in V-Jump
V-Jump
is a Japanese magazine about new manga and video games based on popular manga. The magazine's first debut was in 1993 by Shueisha under the Jump line of magazines.- History :...

on December 17, 2005. The chapters so far have been collected and published in four tankōbon
Tankobon
, with a literal meaning close to "independently appearing book", is the Japanese term for a book that is complete in itself and is not part of a series, though the manga industry uses it for volumes which may be in a series...

volumes by Shueisha
Shueisha
is a major publisher in Japan. The company was founded in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan. The following year Shueisha became a separate, independent company. Magazines published by Shueisha include Weekly Shōnen Jump, Weekly Young Jump,...

 starting on February 8, 2007. The manga is licensed for English language release by Viz Media
VIZ Media
Viz Media, LLC, headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States, is an anime, manga and Japanese entertainment company founded in 1986 as Viz, LLC. In 2005, the Viz, LLC...

, which is serializing the individual chapters in its Shonen Jump
Shonen Jump (magazine)
Shonen Jump, officially stylized SHONEN JUMP and abbreviated SJ, is a shōnen manga anthology published in North America by Viz Media. It debuted in November 2002 with the first issue having a January 2003 cover date...

manga anthology. It published the first two volumes on November 6, 2007 and November 4, 2008, respectively. The plot of the manga is more of a continuation to the original Yu-Gi-Oh! series with Shadow Games and the Millennium Items playing a major role within the story.

Parodies


The artist parodied Yu-Gi-Oh! GX in the comic De-I-Ko! GX (犬☆眉☆毛DE-I-KO! GX). The parody was posted in the June 25, 2009 V-Jump
V-Jump
is a Japanese magazine about new manga and video games based on popular manga. The magazine's first debut was in 1993 by Shueisha under the Jump line of magazines.- History :...

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