Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's



'''Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's''' (Japanese: 遊☆戯☆王5Ds) is the new Yu-Gi-Oh! anime series that aired in Japan in April 2, 2008, as the successor to the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime. It is also the first Yu-Gi-Oh! series to be broadcast in High-Definition.

The Duelist Genesis and Starter Deck 2008 are all designed to introduce this new anime series to Yu-Gi-Oh! card game players.

Some plot details have already been revealed about the series. Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's is rumored to have a "Sentai" theme. The main Duel Disk is a "Bike-Type" Duel Disk, called a "D-Wheel" and duels now take place in stadiums and are called "Riding Duels". The series plot is to collect 5 all-powerful Dragon cards. "Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's" stands for "Yu-Gi-Oh! Five Duel Scoop".

Characters

 * Yusei Fudo (不動遊星 Fudō Yūsei) : The main character of the series, he plays a Synchro/Tuner deck that revolves around the Stardust Dragon card. He is known for his genius style dueling, his considerable duel skill, and his cool and clever personality.


 * Jack Atlus (ジャック・ アトラス Jakku Atorasu): Jack is Yusei's rival. He controls the "King", and is known as the "Absolute King of the Riding Duel". He fears Yusei's Genius-like dueling, which has crushed every battle opponent in his path.


 * Aki Izayoi (十六夜 アキ Izayoi Aki): Izayoi Aki is a girl with the "Super Ability", a power that can only be used through anguish and sadness. However, meeting Yusei changes things...


 * Rua and Ruka (龍亞&龍可 Rua & Ruka): Yusei is aided by twins Rua and Ruka, who make fun of fate. They adore Yuusei, and have been in many tough battles. Rua is lively and blundering, while following his calm and collected sister, Ruka.