Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (2004)
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX is streaming in Japan on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX landed among the stronger Japanese series of its release window. It carries a 7.9/10 on TMDB across 300 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 21 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation with comedy threaded through.
- Why
- It rates 7.9/10 on 300 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~21 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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