The young duelist Shobu Kirifuda battles his way to stardom, in an attempt to follow in his fathers footsteps and become a Kaijudo master, aided by his mentor Knight, and his friends Rekuta, Sayuki and Mimi he battles against many strong adversaries such as the Reaper duelist Kokujo, leader of the White Soldiers, Hakuoh as well as the Master of the Temple.
The Temple sends a duelist named Jamira to challenge Shobu. After Jamira uses a devious trick to cheat against him, can Shobu come back and win?
The Temple sends another duelist, to challenge Shobu. However, a mysterious duelist intervenes and defeats Toru, then challenges Shobu! Will Shobu best this new threat?
After losing his first duel to Kokujo, Shobu is disheartened. He tries to learn the arts of Darkness civilization cards to best Kokujo in a rematch. Will he learn them, and will he win?
Shobu gets invited to a tournament by Knight, and is immediately challenged to a duel by a nature-using arrogant duelist named Takeshi Sariyama.
Hakuoh and To-Ban-Jan battle it out before the official tournament even begins as an special exhibition match.