"Duel Masters WIN" Review: What's the appeal of the 20th installment of the series?

"Duel Masters WIN" - A new adventure depicting the Duel Masters battle of darkness and light

"Duel Masters WIN" is an anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from September 4, 2022 to March 26, 2023, and is based on the card game "Duel Masters" by Wizards of the Coast and Shigenobu Matsumoto. The series is set in the seaside town of Shirahama and tells an epic story that begins with the encounter between Kirifuda Win, a boy who loves Duel Masters, and Jashin-kun.

story

When Kirifuda is in his hands, Duel Masters is dyed in darkness.

The new protagonist, Win Kirifuda, is a 12-year-old boy who loves Duel Masters and lives in the seaside town of Shirahama. One day, he encounters the dark civilization cards of "Jashin-kun," who has awakened from an eternal seal, and his subordinates, the Abyss Royals, and is drawn into the "Abyss of Duel Masters." Furthermore, the ambitions of the strongest four-man group "D4," which is dominating the Duel Masters world, and its leader, Prince Kaixa, get Win and Jashin-kun involved, and the story begins to move forward.

character

The central character of this series is Win Zanpu. Although he is a cheerful boy, he shows incredible talent when playing Duel Masters in serious mode. Jashin-kun is a legendary evil creature that once ruled the Creature World, but he was awakened from his seal when he met Win, and is plotting his complete revival and domination of the human world. Win's father, Paparin (Guts Zanpu), has extensive knowledge of Duel Masters and is a warm person who treats his son like a friend. Minamoto-san lives with Win and Paparin in the Zanpu household, and seems to be knowledgeable about Duel Masters.

Additionally, the "prodigy" duelist Bowie Kakuchiyama is the son of an extremely wealthy family, and although he is arrogant about it, he is somehow a lovable character. Karen is a kind-hearted girl who, despite her cute appearance, has solid dueling skills and is highly respected by those around her. And Prince Kaixa, who stands at the top of the strongest duelist group, "D4," is a middle school student who also works as the president of a large company, and is the object of admiration for all duelists, including Win.

Production Staff

Duel Masters WIN is directed by Suzuki Yusuke, with series composition by Kato Yoichi, character design by Koshi Takafumi, music by Igarashi "IGAO" Junichi, and sound direction by Takada Takeshi. Animation is handled by Brain's Base and Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment, and the series is produced by TV Tokyo and Shogakukan Shueisha Productions.

Broadcast information

"Duel Masters WIN" was broadcast on the TV Tokyo network from September 4, 2022 to March 26, 2023 every Sunday from 8:30 to 9:00. It was also broadcast on Tohoku Broadcasting from September 24, 2022 to April 15, 2023 every Saturday from 6:00 to 6:30, on TV U Yamagata from October 30, 2022 to May 28, 2023 every Sunday from 5:45 to 6:15, on Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting from September 25, 2022 to April 16, 2023 every Sunday from 5:50 to 6:20, on Biwako Broadcasting from September 14, 2022 to April 5, 2023 every Wednesday from 17:25 to 17:55, on TV Wakayama from September 24, 2022 to April 8, 2023 every Saturday from 9:00 to 9:30, and on Shizuoka Daiichi TV from October 9, 2022 to April 30, 2023 every Sunday from 6:30 to 7:00.

episode

This series consists of 29 episodes, and each episode has a different theme and development. Episode 1, "The Resurrection of the Evil God," depicts the meeting between Win and Evil God-kun, while episode 2, "A Serious Duel Masters Battle Between Parents and Children," depicts a Duel Masters battle between Win and Paparin. Episode 3, "D4," introduces the strongest group of duelists, "D4," and episode 4, "The Chibakabura Expedition Team Formed!", begins a new adventure. Episode 5, "Follow the Scent of the Abyss!", depicts Win being drawn into the abyss of darkness, and episode 6, "A Serious Duel Battle!", features an intense Duel Masters battle.

Episode 7, "Expose! Their Cheating!!" depicts the battle against cheating Duelists, while episode 8, "Dancing Shirahama Investigation Line," depicts an incident in the town of Shirahama. Episode 9, "Prince Kaixa!" reveals the appearance of Prince Kaixa and his ambitions, while episode 10, "Clash! Duel Masters in Another World!" depicts a Duel Masters battle in another world. Episode 11, "Proof of D4," depicts the battle between the members of "D4," and episode 12, "Bowie's Determination," depicts Bowie's growth and determination.

Episode 13, "Emergency!! Paparin, fired?!", depicts Paparin's crisis, while episode 14, "Anger and Darkness," depicts the darkness in Win's heart. Episode 15, "Clash! Win vs. Kaixa!", depicts a direct confrontation between Win and Kaixa, while episode 16, "Find the Duel Master!", begins a journey to find a new Duel Master. Episode 17, "Cash! & Bebebebe Baby!", depicts an encounter with new characters, and episode 18, "The Two D4," depicts the bond between the "D4" members.

Episode 19, "Heartbeat of Darkness," sees Jashin-kun's ambitions progress, while episode 20, "The Suspect is X," sees the appearance of the mysterious character X. Episode 21, "Resurrection!! Evil Dragon Jablood," sees the resurrection of the evil dragon Jablood, and episode 22, "Burning Youth! Duel Magic Academy!!," depicts the youth of Duel Magic Academy. Episode 23, "Eyes Shining in the Darkness: The Law of the Shinobi," depicts the law of the shinobi, and episode 24, "Collapse!! Two Worlds," depicts the collapse of the two worlds.

Episode 25, "A Big Turnaround!! Where the Decision Goes" depicts a big turnaround in the Duel Masters battle, while episode 26, "The Strongest Four" depicts the strongest battle between the members of "D4". Episode 27, "The Legendary Exam Success Contractor" depicts the appearance of the legendary exam success contractor, and episode 28, "Win's Departure" depicts Win's departure. And the final episode, episode 29, "Shirahama's Memories - And On to Duel Wars," depicts memories of Shirahama and the departure for a new adventure.

Theme song

The first opening theme song is "Step Up," with lyrics by JUNE, music by JUNE and Ethan Augustin, arrangement by Ethan Augustin, and vocals by ONE N' ONLY. The second opening theme song is "Limitless," with lyrics by UTA, SUNNY BOY, Hongjoong kim, and Mingi Song, music by UTA, arrangement by UTA, and vocals by ATEEZ.

The first ending theme is "WINNING ROAD", with lyrics by Serena Kozuki and Masami Kakinuma, music by Saki Hashimoto, arrangement by Yasutaka Mizushima, vocal by Serena Kozuki, and the ending theme was produced by Red Nose Corporation. The second song is "FLY AGAIN", with lyrics by Takuya Sugimoto and RIKE, music by Takuya Sugimoto, Tensai Bonjin, and RIKE, arrangement by Tensai Bonjin, and vocal by MONOLITH.

Related Titles

The sequel to "Duel Masters WIN" is "Duel Masters WIN Duel Academy Edition." In this work, Win embarks on a new adventure.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Duel Masters WIN" is a work that is attractive for its story that delves deeply into the world of Duel Masters and its attractive characters. In particular, the relationship between Win and Jashin-kun and the growth of the "D4" members are beautifully depicted, and have the power to draw viewers in. In addition, the theme and development of each episode are cleverly constructed, giving new discoveries and excitement every time.

This work is recommended not only for Duel Masters fans, but also for anime fans who enjoy action and adventure. In particular, it is full of very useful information for those who want to learn the rules and strategies of Duel Masters. In addition, the story of the growth and friendship of characters such as Win, Jashin-kun, and Kaixa will be inspiring for a wide range of people, from children to adults.

Furthermore, this work can be enjoyed by the whole family. The bond between Win and Paparin, and the friendship and adventures in the town of Shirahama will also be an opportunity to deepen family bonds. Please enjoy "Duel Masters WIN" with your family and friends.

Finally, "Duel Masters WIN" is a wonderful work that further expands the world of Duel Masters and provides new adventures and excitement. Please rediscover the charm of Duel Masters through this work and enjoy the adventure with Win and the evil god.