---
title: "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/yu-gi-oh-gx-2004"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 12536
imdb_id: "tt0493334"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 180
runtime_minutes: 21
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 299
content_rating: "TV-Y"
---

# Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/yu-gi-oh-gx-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX is a television series set within the universe of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, which is based on a card game featuring monsters, spells, and traps. The narrative begins ten years after the Ceremonial Battle. The story follows a teenage boy named Judai Yuuki, also known as Jaden Yuki, as he travels to a remote island off the coast of Japan to join the Duel Academia. Upon his arrival at the school, he interacts with various students and faculty, forming both friendships and rivalries. Judai is initially placed into the Osiris Red, or Slifer Red, rank, which is the lowest tier at the academy. Throughout his time at the school, he consistently tests his abilities against other students and staff members. His primary goal is to demonstrate his skills as a duelist and earn the respect of those around him. The series documents his experiences and challenges as he navigates life and competition at the Duel Academy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young duelist enrolls in a remote academy to master his skills and earn peer respect."

### Why Watch
- engaging dueling progression
- classic anime school setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- high stakes academic environment
- intense rivalries
- Tone & Suitability: The series features intense card-based combat and competitive school dynamics suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: competitive, youthful, adventurous, academic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Philo, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Retrocrush, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, RetroCrush Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Retrocrush, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (180 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 180
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (4%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 173 (96%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **KENN** as *Judai Yuki (voice)*
- **Masami Suzuki** as *Sho Marufuji / Syrus Truesdale (voice)*
- **Kappei Yamaguchi** as *Professor Daitokuji / Lyman Banner (voice)*
- **Sanae Kobayashi** as *Asuka Tenjouin / Alexis Rhodes (voice)*
- **Taiki Matsuno** as *Jun Manjoume / Chazz Princeton (voice)*
- **Takeshi Maeda** as *Ryo Marufuji / Zane Truesdale (voice)*
- **Irie Kanako** as *Johan Andersen / Jesse Anderson (voice)*
- **Koji Yusa** as *Fubuki Tenjouin / Atticus Rhodes (voice)*
- **Naru Kawamoto** as *Austin O'Brien / Axel Brodie (voice)*
- **Naoya Iwahashi** as *Jim "Crocodile" Cook (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the series?
The series takes place at Duel Academy, which is located on a remote island off the coast of Japan.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a teenage boy named Judai Yuuki, also known as Jaden Yuki.

### Q: When does the story take place?
The story begins ten years after the Ceremonial Battle.

### Q: What rank is the main character assigned?
Judai Yuuki is placed into the lowest rank, known as Osiris Red or Slifer Red.

### Q: What is the main character's goal?
He aims to test his skills against students and faculty to prove his worth as a duelist.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [YouTube - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@YouTube/yu)
- [Yeshiva University | A Top-ranked University in New York City](https://www.yu.edu/)
- [YouTube – Apps on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube&hl=en-GB&hl=en-US&hl=en&raii=com.google.android.youtube&raii=com.google.android.youtube&rapt=AEjHL4N875mPpgFJh0GFy9uyT11WnJ2ZdRjQ-xjFQAv99IwKvlJ74jfYQM1-3hmCy36yu5_2gKdGWQasNue2S34MRkE9kMdALorSu9nFcfM3dJck5WWJlEe-2ChX5-cask2o9ty3M1aa)
- [Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME | Official Website](https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/)
- [Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Meta](https://www.masterduelmeta.com/)
- [TrimFit – Yū](https://yunutrition.com/collections/trimfit)

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