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Is Yu-Gi-Oh! GX safe for children?

TV-Y Animation, Kids, Comedy, Action & Adventure Use caution
Scenes & stills
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Content breakdown
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Use caution
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX follows a teenage boy attending a magical academy where students battle using collectible card games. While rated TV-Y with no profanity or sexual content, the moderate action sequences and competitive themes require parental discretion for younger children. It's generally suitable for school-age children interested in adventure and strategy games.
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Violence
Moderate
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
None
About this TV show
Type
TV Show
Released
2004
Rating
TV-Y
Genre
Animation, Kids, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Synopsis

Ten years after the Ceremonial Battle, a teenage boy named Judai Yuuki (Jaden Yuki) heads off in order to join the Duel Academia (Duel Academy) located on a remote island off the coast of Japan. There he meets his fellow students and gains a few friends, along with a few enemies. Judai is put into the lowest rank of Osiris Red (Slifer Red), but he continues to test his skills against the students and faculty to prove his worth as a Duelist and earn the respect of everyone around him.

Cast
KENN
KENN
Judai Yuki / Jaden Yuki (voice)
Masami Suzuki
Masami Suzuki
Sho Marufuji / Syrus Truesdale (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchi
Kappei Yamaguchi
Professor Daitokuji / Lyman Banner (voice)
Sanae Kobayashi
Sanae Kobayashi
Asuka Tenjouin / Alexis Rhodes (voice)
Full cast on IMDb ›
Stimulus level
High stimulus

This show features fast-paced action sequences, rapid scene changes during card game duels, and bright visual effects typical of mid-2000s anime, making it better suited for older children rather than infants and toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
With parent
Ages 13+
Yes
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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