The 1st Duel Masters series.
A mysterious organization is interested in fledging duellist Shobu Kirifuda's ability to bring Duel Master creatures to life. With the support of his friends, Shobu duels with passion, discipline, and heart as he strives to be like his father and become the next Kaijudo master.
(Source: Anime News Network)
— Description from AniList community (anilist.co).
