Yuugi Mutou
main character
TV
5.7
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 9, 2006 – November 25, 2006
- Season
- Fall 2006
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio Gallop
- Director
- Katsumi Ono
- Original creator
- Kazuki Takahashi
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 57/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Male Protagonist79%Dissociative Identities53%Dragons20%
TVFINISHED2006 FALL5.7 / 10 AniList score
Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters
遊☆戯☆王デュエルモンスターズALEX• Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters ALEX
Synopsis
Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters is a twelve-episode mini-series commissioned, produced, and edited by 4Kids Entertainment and animated by Studio Gallop. The miniseries is officially considered to be part of the fifth season of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, taking place between the events of the "Grand Championship" and "Dawn of the Duel" arcs (episodes 198 and 199). (Source: Wikipedia)
Should you watch Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 57/100 — 23% of 719 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.8K AniList users who started it, 2.3% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.6K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure — especially shounen, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kazuki Takahashi
- Director
- Katsumi Ono
- Series composition
- Atsushi Maekawa
- Series composition
- Akemi Omode
- Character design
- Shingo Araki
- Character design
- Michi Himeno
Where it fits in the series
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters FAQ
How many episodes does Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters have?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters finished?
Yes. Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters has finished airing — the final episode aired November 25, 2006.
Is there a season 2 of Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters?
No sequel is listed for Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters as of October 2026.
Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters based on a manga?
No. Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters was animated by Studio Gallop and directed by Katsumi Ono.
Where can I watch Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters is listed on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.