Fans of the long-running Duel Masters franchise have new content to anticipate as Duel Masters GT2 -Gate of the Teleport- manga by Hiroki Kikuzumi and Daisuke Kawasaki officially launched on December 31. Concurrently, the Duel Masters LOST project is set to expand further with its third anime installment, Duel Masters LOST ~Bōkyaku no Taiyō~ (Oblivion Sun), scheduled to premiere in early 2026.
Duel Masters GT Forges Ahead with a New Chapter
The popular Duel Masters GT manga series sees a fresh start with the debut of Duel Masters GT2 -Gate of the Teleport-. This new iteration by creators Hiroki Kikuzumi and Daisuke Kawasaki began its serialization on December 31. This launch follows the conclusion of its predecessor, Duel Masters GT -Gear of the Twin heart-, which wrapped up its run on October 1. The GT series delves into the in-game Dragon Saga card lore, previously following the narrative of twin children Grassa and Turret, offspring of Dragon Ruler Glenmalt. The new GT2 chapter is expected to introduce fresh storylines and characters within the established Duel Masters universe.
Duel Masters LOST Expands Its Complex Narrative
The Duel Masters LOST project, known for its “alternate time story” approach to the Duel Masters WIN narrative, is progressing through multiple interconnected manga and anime parts. The story centers on 16-year-old protagonist Win Kirifuda, who has lost his memories and is drawn into a battle to reclaim his world.
The Journey of Duel Masters LOST So Far
The Duel Masters LOST saga began with the Duel Masters LOST Tsuioku no Suishō (Crystal of Remembrance) manga, which debuted on the Weekly CoroCoro Comic website on February 1, 2024. This first manga part concluded on March 21, 2024. An anime adaptation for Tsuioku no Suishō later premiered on the official Duel Masters YouTube channel on October 4, 2024.
Following this, the sequel manga, Duel Masters LOST ~Gekka no Shinigami~ (Reaper of the Moon), launched on August 8, 2024. This manga ran until February 27, with its final chapter announcing that a third part was in the works. The anime adaptation for Gekka no Shinigami debuted on December 21, 2024.
The Upcoming Third Anime Installment: Oblivion Sun
The highly anticipated third installment in the Duel Masters LOST anime series, titled Duel Masters LOST ~Bōkyaku no Taiyō~ (Oblivion Sun), is slated to premiere on February 6, 2026. This anime will consist of four episodes and will be streamed on the franchise’s official YouTube channel, continuing the accessible format for fans. Bōkyaku no Taiyō is positioned as a direct sequel to Gekka no Shinigami, further delving into the mysterious world of Duel Masters LOST. While the user’s prompt mentioned a “4th Part” for the Duel Masters LOST manga, details about this specific future manga installment beyond the currently announced Bōkyaku no Taiyō (which is the third in the anime sequence) are not explicitly detailed in available information. The franchise continues its strong multimedia presence, captivating audiences through both manga and anime.
