Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 23 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 1, 2002
- Season
- Winter 2002
- Source
- Manga
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special
Synopsis
A special episode of 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters' aired in between episodes 88 and 89. Mainly narrated by Anzu, the special recaps the major events of the Battle City tournament, beginning from the Pharaoh's meeting with Ishizu, and retelling several important duels including Yugi and Seto's tag duel, and Yugi's duels against Jonouchi and Bakura, up to Jonouchi's battle with Rishid on the Battle Ship. The special ends with Anzu wishing the series a happy new year.
Should you watch Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special?
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 39% of 2,334 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 5.2K AniList users who started it, 1.3% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 4.9K have finished it.
At about 23 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy — especially card battle.
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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special FAQ
How many episodes does Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special have?
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special has 1 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 23 minutes in total.
Is Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special finished?
Yes. Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special has finished airing — the final episode aired January 1, 2002.
Is there a season 2 of Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special?
No sequel is listed for Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special based on a manga?
Yes. Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special adapts the manga.