Shobu's not trying to be the smartest player in the room, he's trying to feel what his creatures feel, and that's a completely different kind of duel than any card game anime bothers with. The 3D monsters actually move like they exist in the space with him, not floating over cards. You watch a kid who shouldn't win anything win anyway because he refuses to stop believing his deck can do the impossible.
Shobu Kirifuda is the top player at his local playground, and he dreams of becoming a world-class Kaijudo master like his father. In the world of Duel Masters, skilled duelists can use a card game to make the creatures of five great civilizations real. Shobu's own talent for bringing these creatures to life draws the attention of a mysterious organization. His first big test, a local tournament, ends in defeat at the hands of Knight, the strongest Kaijudo master in the world. Recalling his father's advice, Shobu resolves to keep going as a duelist who truly enjoys the game. Backed by his friends, he plays with passion, discipline and heart in this action-adventure comedy.
