Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's facts for kids
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Japanese cover of the first manga volume.
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Quick facts for kids 遊☆戯☆王5D's(Yūgiō Faibu Dīzu) |
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| Genre | Adventure, science fiction |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Katsumi Ono |
| Written by | Atsuhiro Tomioka (eps 1–26) Shin Yoshida (eps 27–154) |
| Studio | Gallop |
| Licensed by | |
| Network | TXN (TV Tokyo) |
| English network | |
| Original run | April 2, 2008 – March 30, 2011 |
| Episodes | 154 + 1 special (Japanese) 123 (English) |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Masahiro Hikokubo |
| Illustrated by | Masashi Satou |
| Published by | Shueisha |
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| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Magazine | V Jump |
| English magazine | |
| Original run | August 21, 2009 – January 21, 2015 |
| Volumes | 9 |
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (遊☆戯☆王5D's, Yūgiō Faibu Dīzu) is an exciting Japanese animated TV show. It's the second spin-off from the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! series. This show first aired in Japan from April 2, 2008, to March 30, 2011.
The story is all about characters playing a special card game called Duel Monsters. Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's brought in a new type of monster called Synchro Monsters. These became a big part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. A cool new way to duel was also introduced: Riding Duels. In these duels, characters ride motorcycle-like vehicles called D-Wheels.
The show takes place in the future. There are two main areas: Neo Domino City, where rich people live, and Satellite, a poorer island. Yusei Fudo, an 18-year-old hero, lives in Satellite. His goal is to reach his rival, Jack Atlas, who lives in Neo Domino. The series follows Yusei and his friends, known as the Signers. They have special marks from the legendary Crimson Dragon. They must fight against evil groups like the Dark Signers and the Three Emperors of Iliaster.
Like earlier Yu-Gi-Oh! shows, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's was brought to the United States by 4Kids Entertainment. It started airing in September 2008. The English version made some changes to the story, cards, and character names. A comic book series based on the show was also released. It appeared monthly in V Jump magazine from August 2009 to January 2015.
Contents
What is Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's About?
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's is set in the future in a place called Neo Domino City. Seventeen years before the story begins, a big earthquake split the city. This created two very different parts. Satellite was a poor, rundown area. Neo Domino City was rich and modern. Travel between them was strictly forbidden.
Yusei Fudo is a skilled duelist from Satellite. He builds his own D-Wheel, which is a special dueling motorcycle. But his best friend, Jack Atlas, betrays him. Jack steals Yusei's D-Wheel and his most important monster, Stardust Dragon. Jack then escapes to Neo Domino City.
Yusei's Journey and the Signers
Two years later, Yusei builds another D-Wheel. He secretly travels to Neo Domino City to get his Stardust Dragon back. Jack has become famous as the Riding Duel King. Yusei and Jack face off in an intense Riding Duel. Yusei manages to get Stardust Dragon back.
During their duel, something amazing happens. Yusei and Jack's arms glow red. A third red dragon appears, stopping their fight. This catches the eye of Rex Goodwin, a powerful city leader. He tells them about a 5,000-year-old secret. It involves ancient people, the powerful "Crimson Dragon" (赤き竜, Akaki Ryū), and special people called "Signers" (シグナー, Shigunā).
Signers have a red birthmark on their arm. This mark represents a part of the Crimson Dragon. Goodwin reveals that Yusei and Jack are Signers. So are Luna, a young duelist, and Akiza, a duelist with psychic powers. They are destined to fight the Dark Signers. These Dark Signers are duelists brought back from the dead. They serve evil Earthbound Gods.
Battles Against the Dark Signers
The Signers travel to Satellite to face their enemies. The Dark Signers include Rutger Goodwin, Rex's brother. There's also Kyosuke Kiryu, a former friend of Yusei, Jack, and Crow Hogan. Other Dark Signers are Demak, Misty Lola, Bommer, and briefly Carly.
After many battles, Rex Goodwin himself becomes a Dark Signer. He even uses his brother's arm to become a Signer too. Yusei, Jack, and Crow team up to face him in a Riding Duel. Their goal is to stop him and the King of the Netherworld from destroying the world. Before the final attack, Yusei gains the Head mark. Crow gets his Tail mark, making him a Signer too.
With the power of the Crimson Dragon, Yusei defeats Goodwin. Rex and Rutger sacrifice themselves. This destroys the King of the Netherworld. It also brings the Dark Signers back to normal.
The World Grand Prix and New Threats
After the Dark Signers are defeated, Neo Domino City and Satellite finally come together. They build the "Daedalus Bridge," connecting the two areas. Yusei and his friends form "Team 5D's." They get ready for the World Riding Duel Grand Prix (WRGP) tournament.
A new threat appears: the Three Emperors of Iliaster. Their monsters, the "Machine Emperors," can absorb Synchro Monsters. This makes them very powerful. Yusei meets Sherry LeBlanc, who is investigating Iliaster. She believes they caused her parents' deaths. Team 5D's also gets help from Bruno, a mysterious mechanic. He teaches Yusei about "Accel Synchro." This is a new summoning method for stronger monsters.
Team 5D's faces tough opponents in the WRGP. They eventually confront the Emperors. The Emperors are revealed to be different forms of Aporia. He is a cyborg from the future. He wants to destroy Neo Domino City to prevent a future disaster.
The Ark Cradle and Final Battle
Team 5D's defeats Aporia and wins the WRGP. But then, a huge fortress called the Ark Cradle appears. It threatens to crash into Neo Domino City. Team 5D's climbs aboard to stop it.
Inside the fortress, they face three guardians. Aki and Crow duel Sherry. Yusei faces Bruno, who remembers he is Antinomy, another Iliaster member. Jack, Leo, and Luna battle Aporia. During this duel, Lua is revived by the Crimson Dragon. He becomes the sixth Signer, with the mark of the dragon's Heart.
The Signers finally reach Z-one, Iliaster's leader. Yusei borrows his friends' dragons for his deck. He challenges Z-one to a final Riding Duel. Z-one is a scientist from the future. He pretended to be Yusei to try and save humanity. Yusei uses his friends' cards to summon his strongest monster, "Shooting Quasar Dragon."
Yusei defeats Z-one. Z-one trusts Yusei with the future of humanity. He sacrifices himself to destroy the Ark Cradle. This saves Neo Domino City.
Life After the Duels
A few months later, Team 5D's members go their separate ways. They follow their dreams. Yusei decides to stay in Neo Domino City. He wants to research how to prevent future destruction. The other Signers promise to return after achieving their goals. As they ride together one last time, the Crimson Dragon removes their Signer marks. Their mission as Signers is complete.
What Are the Main Ideas?
The first part of the story talks about social differences. It shows how people from Neo Domino City and Satellite interact. The Dark Signer arc explores how the past affects the present. The heroes must deal with past actions, even those of their families.
The last two parts, the World Grand Prix and Ark Cradle, connect the present and future. Time travel is a big part of how the story unfolds. Synchro Monsters are also very important. Their overuse in the future leads the villains to try and destroy Neo Domino City. Like all Yu-Gi-Oh! series, 5D's strongly emphasizes friendship and teamwork.
The original Yu-Gi-Oh! used ideas from Egyptian mythology. 5D's uses some ideas from Inca mythology. This includes things like the Nazca Lines. The manga version of 5D's even shows that Riding Duels started with ancient Incan civilizations.
Different Ways to Enjoy Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
The Anime Series
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's was made by Nihon Ad Systems and TV Tokyo. Studio Gallop handled the animation. It aired in Japan from April 2, 2008, to March 30, 2011.
In the United States, 4Kids Entertainment brought the series over. It started airing in September 2008. The English version changed some plot points and card names. It also edited out violent scenes. The last English episode aired on September 10, 2011. This means some Japanese episodes were never dubbed into English.
Interestingly, in Germany, the show stopped using the 4Kids version from episode 65. They started adapting the show directly from Japan. This meant they used the original Japanese music and scripts.
The Manga Comics
A manga (comic book) series based on the show was written by Sato Masashi. It was published in V Jump magazine. It ran from August 21, 2009, to January 21, 2015. This manga had its own original story. It featured different monsters and other changes from the anime. Viz Media released the series in North America.
The Trading Card Game
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's added a new way to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. This was called Synchro Summoning. To Synchro Summon a white-colored Synchro Monster, you need a Tuner Monster and a non-Tuner monster on the field. Their combined levels must equal the level of the Synchro Monster you want to summon. A new monster type, Psychic, was also added to the game.
Video Games
Many video games based on Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's were made by Konami.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's: Wheelie Breakers was a racing game for the Wii. It came out on March 26, 2009. Players could use cards to lower opponents' life points.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Stardust Accelerator was a game for the Nintendo DS. Released on March 26, 2009, it had a story mode where a duelist tries to get his memory back.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's: Reverse of Arcadia was another Nintendo DS game. It was set during the Dark Signers arc.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2011: Over the Nexus came out on February 24, 2011. It featured over 4,200 cards and a Puzzle Editor.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 4 was for the PSP. Released on September 17, 2009, it included Dark Synchro and Dark Tuner monsters. This was followed by Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 5 and Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 6.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Decade Duels was for Xbox Live Arcade. It allowed online play.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Duel Transer (also known as Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Master of the Cards) was a Wii game. Released on April 21, 2011, it had over 4,500 cards and Wi-Fi multiplayer. It even came with a Duel Scanner to scan real cards into the game.
- Yu-Gi-Oh Online 3: Duel Accelerator was an online game based on 5D's. It launched on December 18, 2009, but closed on September 30, 2012.
- On September 25, 2018, a 5D's World was added to the mobile game Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links. This brought Synchro Summoning to the mobile game.
- The "5D's" in the title stands for "5 Dragons." Some people incorrectly thought it meant "5 Dimensions." V Jump magazine clarified the correct meaning.
See also
In Spanish: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's para niños
