Ten years after the Ceremonial Battle, a teenage boy named Judai Yuuki (Jaden Yuki) sets out to join Duel Academy, located on a remote island off the coast of Japan. There, he meets his classmates and makes a few friends, as well as some enemies. Judai is placed in the lowest rank, Osiris Red (Slifer Red), but continues to test his skills against students and faculty to prove his worth as a Duelist and earn the respect of those around him.