Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (Cartoon Network, CW)

I'm talking about the English dub since I haven't seen anyone writing their review in Japanese. As a fan of the original Yu-gi-oh!, I was always confused at what there was not to like about it and/or it's associated game. The game promotes critical thinking in a variety of ways including (depending on the speed of the game) quick mathematical calculations, deductive reasoning, etc., as well as "outside of the box" thinking. Plus it's better that your child learns a game where rules need to be adhered to instead of out on the streets acting like deliquents, but I digress. The show is indeed in fact darker and more complex than its' predecessors, the main hero has not had the best life and is not put in the best of situations but what is admirable is that he keeps to his convictions which are positive ones like standing by his friends and trying to save people. This show is a bit more realistic than the previous two series in that when I say it's more "darker and complex" I mean that it's more closer to reality than most people would like to admit as there are societal issues, connotationally ethnical issues, betrayal, etc. that has a bearing on the story rather than just clear cut black and white, good versus bad kind of plot. My overall recommendation is that this show is a good one for teenagers. Now does this mean every teenager should watch it? No, but what it does mean is that if your child is going to watch it, then I would suggest talking to him/her about what they have seen and hear out their interpretation of things.

Yes, as always, skimpy clothing for girls and ''pronounced'' chests for all girls. KInd of violent, and when they duel Dark Signers, the damage is real. If you lose, you turn into dust. And the Dark Signers are so scary. the whites of their eyes turn black. Completely black. and their clothes are really scary. But, overall a nice show.

My kids speak Danish. Sadly, they can't use English. The phuck?

I've watched the entire series (By that I mean the Japanese edition, the English edition is terribly dubbed). There are a couple of violent parts I could recall in the 1st season such as one of the character's arm being put into a container full of medicinal fluids (in the Japanese edition of course, the English one shouldn't be a problem). In the 2nd season (though I doubt this will be shown in the English dub), there are some horrific scenes of the fate of the city the main characters are living in (Some spoilers here), it turns out mankind is at war with robotic beings, and this isn't a cartoonish war, this is guns and people dying and other whatnot (I have NO IDEA how they're gonna dub this because the 2nd season revolves around this story). The 2nd season revolves around War and "Despair" of the survivors of the future war. With the English dubbed version, it would be suitable for kids (not too young though, you don't want them to be addicted to a card game that becomes a bit too complicated). However, as they watch the English dub, it's likely that new episodes will be released very slowly so they would attempt to watch the Japanese dub on the computer with Subtitles. Basically, I would recommend this show to the older viewing audience (at least 12+). If your child does not have access to internet, I would recommend it to be (8+). As for my own personal review of this series, I may be a bit old to be watching stuff like Yu Gi Oh, however this is series I've definitely loved. Some lines are a bit cheesy but this show ultimately kept my childhood alive, the only problem is that it's over. My Ratings: Creativity - 4/5 Characters - 4.5/5 Story - 5/5 Production - 3.5/5 Lasting Appeal - 5/5 I've watched every episode of this series, although it leaves me wanting more, this is definitely one series I will never forget.

LOOOOOVE IT.

Don't pay attention to 4kids. I watch this anime subbed on Youtube and the story is much better. The show really talks about friendship and how it can give you strength under hardships. The main character is a wonderful role model just because he isn't perfect. Yusei had a rough life but he still has faith in his friends.

i agree with every single complaint that 4kids killed the series and made it really confusing to watch the dub.

this is a great anime at least the japanese version is since i haven seen the english,any way it is similer to the old series but is more mature and has alot more off a rich and poor gap. shame it carrys on its them of friendship.