Yu-Gi-Oh! Grand Championship, the fifth season of the hit animé series, will have its exclusive U.S. premiere on Kids’ WB! this weekend. The early preview with air on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 8 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT and 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
The 2005-2006 season begins with the ultimate defeat of the villainous Dartz, who led an ancient civilization on the lost Island of Atlantis 10,000 years ago. Having restored order in the world, Yugi and the gang are ready to go home. They accept a ride in Kaiba’s private jet, under that condition that Yugi and Joey must participate in his latest game tournament, the KC Grand Championship.
Another new incarnation of the franchise, 4Kids Ent.’s Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, will debut on Cartoon Network in October. Geared to a younger audience, the series is set a generation in the future and chronicles the lives of students at the famous Duel Academy.
The new Kids’ WB! Saturday lineup is also highlighted by all-new episodes of The Batman (8:30 a.m. ET/7:30 a.m. PT), Pokémon Advanced Challenge (10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. PT) and MegaMan NT Warrior: Axess (11:30 a.m. ET/ 0:30 a.m. PT).
