The concluding episode of the Duel Masters LOST anime, subtitled ~Gekka no Shinigami~, aired on February 28, 2025, marking the end of its series. This update was shared through an official announcement on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter), originating from the manga’s creators, author Shigenobu Matsumoto and illustrator Yo Kanebayashi.
Comic Series and Future Prospects
Alongside the anime’s conclusion, it has been revealed that the original Duel Masters LOST manga is also reaching its finale. The second and last volume will be released in Japan on March 28. Fans of the franchise can look forward to a new chapter titled ~Bokyaku no Taiyo~ or ~Oblivion Sun~, set to launch this spring.
Exciting Developments on the Horizon
The new manga series is set to debut on Shogakukan’s Weekly CoroCoro Comic website in the upcoming spring season. However, fans are still eagerly waiting for official announcements regarding the premiere date for the latest Duel Masters LOST anime. Speculations suggest that it may be available on the franchise’s dedicated “DuelTube”channel on YouTube, consistent with where ~Gekka no Shinigami~ was accessible.
Previous Installments and Fan Expectations
As excitement builds for the new manga, the only information currently available pertains to the series’ launch and logo. Fans can anticipate promotional materials to be released in the weeks to come, which will likely provide a brief summary of the storyline and introduce key characters.
The Duel Masters LOST anime kicked off on December 21, 2024, premiering not only on “DuelTube”but also across several other platforms. The manga adaptation first surfaced on the Weekly CoroCoro Comic website in August 2024. Coincidentally, the first compilation volume of the series was released on February 27, which aligned perfectly with the publication of the manga’s final chapter.
Originating from Shogakukan’s CoroCoro Comic magazine, the first series made its debut in May 1999 and has consistently been serialized under this brand. Currently, the entire manga franchise boasts an impressive total of 85 volumes.
As for the franchise’s history in television, the inaugural anime series launched in Japan on October 21, 2002, continuing until December 22, 2003. Since then, multiple spin-off series have expanded the narrative universe, often introducing new protagonists and diverging storylines.