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Yu-Gi-Oh!

The English Yu-Gi-Oh! logo
遊☆戯☆王
(Yū☆gi☆ō)
Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Manga
Author Kazuki Takahashi
Publisher Flag of Japan Shueisha
Demographic Shōnen
Magazine Flag of Japan Weekly Shōnen Jump
Flag of Canada Flag of the United States Shonen Jump
Flag of Germany BANZAI!
Flag of Norway Flag of Sweden Shōnen Jump
Flag of Malaysia Comics House
Original run 1996 – March 2004
Volumes 38
TV anime
Director Various
Studio Toei Animation
Network Flag of Japan TV Asahi
Original run April 4, 1998 – October 10, 1998
Episodes 27
TV anime
Director Various
Studio Studio Gallop
Network Flag of Japan TV Tokyo
Original run April 8, 2000 – September 29, 2004
Episodes 224
Animated film: Pyramid of Light
Director Ryosuke Takahashi
Studio Studio Gallop
Released August 13, 2004
Runtime 90 min. Action movies are a Film genre where action sequences such as fights, Shootouts Stunts Car chases or explosions either take precedence An adventure is an activity that comprises Risky dangerous and uncertain experiences Fantasy is a Genre that uses magic and other Supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly is the creator of the Manga Yu-Gi-Oh!, which led to the Anime versions of it Toei is a major publisher in Japan, headquartered in Tokyo. The company was founded in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan is a Japanese word literally meaning few years which can have the following meanings Shōnen a typical Boy, from elementary school through junior high sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan Comics House is one of the major Manga publishing companies in Malaysia. is the Japanese term for a book that is complete in itself and is not part of a series though the Manga industry uses it for volumes which may be in a series Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic (anime in Japanese, ( is a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co Ltd. The studio was originally founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films (日本動画映画 Nihon Dōga Eiga often shortened ( also known as EX and, is a Television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato Tokyo, Japan. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic (anime in Japanese, sometimes credited as Studio Gallop, is a Japanese Animation studio is a TV station based in Tokyo, Japan. It is also known as, a Portmanteau of "terebi" and "Tokyo Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie Pyramid of Light, known in Japan as is an Anime film based on the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is a Japanese Anime director screenwriter and producer He is among Sunrise 's most renowned and noted directors with his work (together with character designer sometimes credited as Studio Gallop, is a Japanese Animation studio Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " (101 min. in the Japanese version)
TV anime: Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters
Director Ryosuke Takahashi
Studio Studio Gallop
Episodes 12
Spinoffs

Yu-Gi-Oh! (遊☆戯☆王 Yū☆gi☆ō?, lit. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic (anime in Japanese, is a twelve-episode mini-series commissioned produced and edited by 4Kids Entertainment (much like Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie - Pyramid of Light) that is a part of the is a Japanese Anime director screenwriter and producer He is among Sunrise 's most renowned and noted directors with his work (together with character designer sometimes credited as Studio Gallop, is a Japanese Animation studio is an Anime Spin-off, and Sequel of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is a Japanese Manga series that is a spinoff of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is a new Yu-Gi-Oh! series which began to air in Japan from April 2 2008, and replaces Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX "Game King") is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi, which has spawned a franchise including multiple anime series, a trading card game, and numerous video games. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly is the creator of the Manga Yu-Gi-Oh!, which led to the Anime versions of it Toei (anime in Japanese, Most of the incarnations of the franchise involve the card game called Duel Monsters (originally known as Magic & Wizards), wherein each player uses cards in order to defeat one another. A card game is any Game using Playing cards either traditional or game-specific The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game is a Collectible card game based on Duel Monsters, which is the main plot device in the popular Japanese

Contents

Japanese manga

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Running from 1996 to March 8, 2004, the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga created by Kazuki Takahashi was one of the most popular titles featured in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " is the creator of the Manga Yu-Gi-Oh!, which led to the Anime versions of it Toei is a major publisher in Japan, headquartered in Tokyo. The company was founded in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan The manga initially focuses on Yugi Mutou as he uses games designed by Pegasus, to fight various villains. is the Protagonist of the Manga and Anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!, and is featured in almost every chapter and episode of the series Yugi also gets into misadventures with his friends Katsuya Jonouchi, Anzu Mazaki, and Hiroto Honda. is a fictional character in the manga and anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! He is known as Joseph "Joey" Wheeler in the English-language anime and known in the English Anime and English video games as Téa Gardner (often written as Tea Gardner) is a fictional character in the Manga known in the English Anime and most of the English video games as Tristan Taylor, is a fictional character in the Manga and Anime The plot starts out as fairly episodic and there are only three instances of Magic and Wizards in the first seven volumes. Starting around the eighth volume, the Duelist Kingdom arc starts and the plot shifts to a Duel Monsters-centered universe.

Staff members aside from the lead artist and writer include:

The editors were Yoshihisa Heishi and Hisao Shimada. is a Japanese manga artist known for his work on Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX (titled Yu-Gi-Oh! GX) a spinoff of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Kazuki Takahashi credits Toshimasa Takahashi in the "Special Thanks" column. [1]

Yu-Gi-Oh! R

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! R

Illustrated by Akira Ito, one of the artists who illustrated the original Yu-Gi-Oh! manga, and supervised by Takahashi, Yu-Gi-Oh! R (遊☆戯☆王R) is a spin-off of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, with most of the same characters in a new plotline, which takes place between the Battle City arc and the Egypt arc. is a Japanese Manga series that is a spinoff of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is a Japanese Manga series that is a spinoff of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise A spin-off (or spinoff) is a new Organization or Entity formed by a split from a larger one such as a Television series based on a pre-existing The manga was first published in Shueisha's monthly magazine V-Jump on April 21, 2004. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [2]

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)

The Yu-Gi-Oh! GX manga series is actually a manga adaptation of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX (Yu-Gi-Oh! GX in English speaking countries) television. is an Anime Spin-off, and Sequel of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise The comic is illustrated by Naoyuki Kageyama. is a Japanese manga artist known for his work on Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX (titled Yu-Gi-Oh! GX) a spinoff of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel

Japanese anime

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! (first series anime)

Produced by Toei Animation, this 27-episode anime is based on Yu-Gi-Oh! manga volumes 1-7, which do not focus much on Magic & Wizards. ( is a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co Ltd. The studio was originally founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films (日本動画映画 Nihon Dōga Eiga often shortened It is not connected in any way to Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, another Yu-Gi-Oh! anime series made by Nihon Ad Systems (NAS), but is often referred to as the "first series" to distinguish it from the latter (or, erroneously, as Yu-Gi-Oh! Season/Series 0. ) First aired on TV Asahi on April 4, 1998, the series ended its run on October 10, 1998. ( also known as EX and, is a Television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato Tokyo, Japan. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! (Second series anime)

Often referred to as simply "Yu-Gi-Oh!" or the "second series" of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (遊戯王デュエルモンスターズ) is the series that introduced Yu-Gi-Oh! to the Western world. Produced by NAS, it was first aired on TV Tokyo on April 18, 2000, and later translated into more than 20 languages and aired in more than 60 countries. is a TV station based in Tokyo, Japan. It is also known as, a Portmanteau of "terebi" and "Tokyo Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Mainly based on Yu-Gi-Oh! manga volume 8 and onward, the series ended its 224-episode run in Japan on September 29, 2004. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX (遊戯王デュエルモンスターズＧＸ), often known as "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX", is an anime spin-off of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, with a new protagonist, Judai Yuki (renamed Jaden Yuki in the U. is an Anime Spin-off, and Sequel of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise Jaden Yuki, known as in the original Japanese language version is a Fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga S. version), and a new plotline that is not based on the original manga, although Yugi made a brief appearance in the first episode. The "GX" in the title stands for "Generation neXt". The series mainly focuses on the life in a school known as Duel Academy. Also produced by NAS, it was first aired on TV Tokyo on October 6, 2004. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The series ended its 180-episode run in Japan on March 26, 2008 in Japan.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters

Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters has been released in America and has yet to be released in Japan. is a twelve-episode mini-series commissioned produced and edited by 4Kids Entertainment (much like Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie - Pyramid of Light) that is a part of the

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds (遊戯王５Ｄｓ), is another anime spin-off of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, with a new protagonist, Yusei Fudou, and a new plotline revolving on five dragon cards. is a new Yu-Gi-Oh! series which began to air in Japan from April 2 2008, and replaces Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX It started airing on TV Tokyo on April 2, 2008, and is to start airing in the United States later in the year. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The United States of America —commonly referred to as the [3]

English-language manga

Cover of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga Volume 1
Cover of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga Volume 1

The English version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga is released in the United States and Canada by VIZ Media in both the Shonen Jump magazine and in individual graphic novels. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Viz Media LLC, headquartered in San Francisco California, is an Anime, Manga and Japanese Entertainment company founded in 1986 sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan A The original Japanese character names are kept for most of the characters (Yugi, Jonouchi, Anzu, and Honda, for instance), while the English names are used for a few characters (e. g. Maximillion Pegasus) and for the Duel Monsters cards. Maximillion Pegasus, known in Japan as, is a Fictional character in the Manga and Anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!. Published in its original right-to-left format, the manga is largely unedited, especially compared to the English anime. The translators of the English manga are (for Volumes 1-7, Duelist 1, and Millennium World) Anita Sengupta and (for Duelist! 2 and beyond) Joe Yamazaki. The Duelist (or simply Duelist as it was renamed was created in late 1994 as a quarterly Magazine produced Some content was revised in later printings of earlier volumes (e. g. swear words were removed, a reference to Lucky Strikes was removed, an enjo kōsai reference was replaced with a "nightclub" reference in the reprinting of Volume 1, and Ms. Lucky Strike is a famous Brand of American Cigarettes often referred to as "Luckies" (shortened form) means "compensated Dating " and is a practice which originated in Japan where older men give money and/or luxury gifts to attractive women for their A nightclub (or "night club" or "club" is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark Chono's line remarking "cigarettes, lipstick, condoms?" was revised to remove "condoms"). A cigarette ( French "small Cigar " from cigar + -ette) is a product consumed through Smoking and manufactured Lipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigments oils waxes and emollients that applies color and texture to the lips. A condom is a device most commonly used during Sexual intercourse.

Viz released volumes 1 through 7 of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga under its original title. The Duelist Kingdom and Battle City arcs are released as Yu-Gi-Oh!: Duelist, while the Egypt arc is released as Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium World. is a Japanese Manga created by Kazuki Takahashi, which has spawned a franchise including multiple Anime series a trading card game and numerous video As of the January 2007 issue, the Egypt arc can still be found in Shonen Jump. sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan As of the December 2007 issue, the series has come to a close, after a long five year run in the pages of Shonen Jump, America.

In the United Kingdom the Viz volumes are released by Gollancz Manga. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Prior to Gollancz's printings, the North American volumes had been available through Amazon.co.uk for British consumers. Amazoncom Inc ( is an American electronic commerce ( E-commerce) company in Seattle Washington.

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)

The Yu-Gi-Oh! GX manga series was released in North America by VIZ starting in August. [4] It is serialized in the manga magazine Shonen Jump. sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan Unlike the other manga serialized in the magazine, one chapter of the manga is printed per issue. Unlike the English-language editions of the original manga series, the English-language Yu-Gi-Oh! GX manga uses the English-language anime names created by 4Kids Entertainment. [5]

Other published versions of the manga

Brazil

In Brazil, the manga is released monthly by Editora JBC, and uses the American names (like Téa, Joey, and Tristan) when possible; some of the more adult references remain. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Editora JBC (also known as " JBC " is a company that publishes books (including Manga) and magazines related to Japan in Brazil. It also runs at 200 pages instead of the Brazilian standard 100 pages.

English anime

Yu-Gi-Oh!

The English Yu-Gi-Oh! logo
The English Yu-Gi-Oh! logo
Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! (second series anime)

There are two English-language versions of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters anime: a United States version by 4Kids Entertainment and a South-East Asian version by A. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 4Kids Entertainment ( (commonly known as 4Kids) is an American Film and Television Production company specializing in the acquisition S. N.

On May 8, 2001, 4Kids obtained the U. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. S. merchandising and television rights to Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters from Konami. () is a leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys Trading cards, Anime, Tokusatsu, Slot machines They partnered up with Warner Bros. and released their dubbed version of the anime on Kids' WB! on September 29, 2001, under the title of Yu-Gi-Oh!. Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (or Warner Bros, Warner Bros Pictures) is one of the world's largest producers of Film and Kids' WB is an online network that was launched on April 28, 2008. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The English Yu-Gi-Oh! anime is divided into a number of seasons. The show aired from September 29, 2001 to June 10, 2006.

In Season 2, the episodes aired with no subtitles, however on the DVD they are subtitled as Battle City Duels

Starting from Season 3, a subtitle was added to the series title:

The 4Kids English Yu-Gi-Oh! anime is broadcast on many channels. In the United States it is broadcast on Kids' WB!; in Canada, it is broadcast on YTV; in the United Kingdom it is broadcast on Nickelodeon, CITV (Children's ITV) on Freeview Channel 75, ITV2 and in Australia on Network Ten and Nickelodeon. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page YTV is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel aimed at Youth, available nationwide through cable The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Nickelodeon (commonly referred to as Nick) is an American Cable television network owned by Viacom International, founded in 1977 as Pinwheel CITV (short for Children's ITV or Children's Independent Television) is the brand name used for the Majority of Children's television output Freeview is an operator of free Digital terrestrial television in the United Kingdom, using the DVB-T standard ITV2 is a 24 hour a day Free-to-air entertainment Television channel in the United Kingdom owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of Network Ten, or Channel Ten, is one of Australia 's three major commercial television networks. Nickelodeon (commonly referred to as Nick) is an American Cable television network owned by Viacom International, founded in 1977 as Pinwheel Like many anime originally created for the Japanese market, a number of changes (including the names of most of the characters) were made when the English Yu-Gi-Oh! anime was released. is a Japanese Manga created by Kazuki Takahashi, which has spawned a franchise including multiple Anime series a trading card game and numerous video

During the dubbing process, the broadcast version of Yu-Gi-Oh! was edited and adapted to suit US cultural tastes. Editing of anime in American distribution describes the process of altering Anime to prepare it to be distributed in the United States and forms part of the process On October 19, 2004, 4Kids, in association with FUNimation, released uncut Yu-Gi-Oh! DVDs after years of petitions from Yu-Gi-Oh! fans. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Funimation Entertainment (previously known as Funimation Productions, and usually stylized as FUNimation) is an American Entertainment company DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is These DVDs include the original, unedited Japanese animation and Japanese dialogue tracks with English subtitles, as well as all-new English dubs with translations closer to the original dialogues. Both language tracks use the original Japanese music. Each DVD contains three episodes. After three volumes were released the DVD line was pulled.

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX has an English version, titled Yu-Gi-Oh! GX in North America. is an Anime Spin-off, and Sequel of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is an Anime Spin-off, and Sequel of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise Like the second series, it is licensed by 4Kids and has many of the same edits as the second series anime. The names of the main characters and many of the minor characters were changed.

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX premiered on Cartoon Network in October 2005.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters

Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters (遊戯王カプセルモンスターズ Yūgiō Kapuseru Monsutāzu?) is a twelve-episode mini-series commissioned, produced, and edited by 4Kids (much like Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie - Pyramid of Light). is a twelve-episode mini-series commissioned produced and edited by 4Kids Entertainment (much like Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie - Pyramid of Light) that is a part of the 4Kids Entertainment ( (commonly known as 4Kids) is an American Film and Television Production company specializing in the acquisition Set before the end of the second Yu-Gi-Oh! anime series (Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Monsters) - apparently somewhere in season 5 - Capsule Monsters involves Yugi, Joey (Jonouchi), Téa (Anzu), Tristan (Honda), and Yugi's grandfather Solomon (Sugoroku) being pulled into a world where Duel Monsters are real. is the Protagonist of the Manga and Anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!, and is featured in almost every chapter and episode of the series is a fictional character in the manga and anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! He is known as Joseph "Joey" Wheeler in the English-language anime and known in the English Anime and English video games as Téa Gardner (often written as Tea Gardner) is a fictional character in the Manga known in the English Anime and most of the English video games as Tristan Taylor, is a fictional character in the Manga and Anime They find monster capsules that they can use to summon monsters. It is similar to the Virtual RPG arc in many respects, but it does not seem to have anything to do with the early Capsule Monster Chess game featured in early volumes of the original manga.

The first mention of Capsule Monsters came on the retailer website, Talkin' Sports[6] in December 2005, but this information was not widespread, and the existence of the project remained unknown to almost the entire fanbase until 30 January - 2 February 2006, when the Irish children's television strand The Den aired the first four episodes on RTÉ Two. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Den (first broadcast 29 September 1986) is the children's television strand on RTÉ Two in the Republic of Ireland. RTÉ Two (Irish RTÉ a Dó) (known from 1988 to 2004 as Network 2, RTÉ Network Two, RTÉ2 or N2) is the Republic of Ireland Historically, it was not unusual for RTÉ Two to première episodes of the Yu-Gi-Oh! dub some time ahead of other markets, but their lack of any kind of promotion or fanfare in doing so meant that Capsule Monsters was unknown right up until (what is believed to be) the third episode was accidentally stumbled across by LiveJournal user Angryhamster, who posted the news and screencaps to a LiveJournal community, Play the Damn Card. LiveJournal (often abbreviated LJ) is a Virtual community where Internet users can keep a Blog, Journal or Diary. [7] After initial confusion amongst fans - particularly over the discovery of the series in such an unlikely place - information was gathered from 4Kids that clarified the nature of the show.

Capsule Monsters is now currently airing on the British digital television channel, Sky One. It has been tentatively announced that 4KidsTV will acquire the license to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters series for the 2006 US Fall Saturday morning lineup. No further details have been released about the US version of the series. [8]

A full length movie entitled "Yu-Gi-Oh!: Capsule Monsters" was released on DVD in America on May 23, 2006. is a twelve-episode mini-series commissioned produced and edited by 4Kids Entertainment (much like Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie - Pyramid of Light) that is a part of the Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. It is in fact a compilation of the first six episodes of the series, edited together to form a more seamless storyline. A second disc with the remaining six episodes was released later that year. [9] 4Kids had hosted a free "screening" of the first disc on May 22, 2006 on the official Yu-Gi-Oh! website. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. During the preview the movie in its entirety was shown, when all 6 episodes were shown together, it lasted approximately 90 minutes. The DVD not only includes the episodes, but also seven deleted scenes.

Movies

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! (1999 film)

Known simply as Yu-Gi-Oh!, this first movie of Yu-Gi-Oh! has been released only in Japan. is a 30-minute film produced by Toei Animation. It was first shown in theaters on March 6, 1999. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. A 30-minute movie produced by Toei Animation, it was first shown in theaters on March 6, 1999. ( is a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co Ltd. The studio was originally founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films (日本動画映画 Nihon Dōga Eiga often shortened Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Its characters are from the first series Yu-Gi-Oh! anime.

The movie is about a boy named Shōgo who is too timid to duel even after he got a powerful rare card, the legendary Red-Eyes Black Dragon, in his Deck. This is a listing of characters who appear in only one of the numerous aspects of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise including the original Manga, its two anime adaptations Yugi tries to bring Shōgo's courage out in a duel with Seto Kaiba, who has his eyes on Shōgo's rare card. is a Fictional character from the Manga and Anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!.

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light, often referred to as simply Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie, was first released in North America on August 13, 2004. Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie Pyramid of Light, known in Japan as is an Anime film based on the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The movie was developed specifically for Western audiences by 4Kids based on the overwhelming success of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise in the U. 4Kids Entertainment ( (commonly known as 4Kids) is an American Film and Television Production company specializing in the acquisition S. Its characters are from the second series Yu-Gi-Oh! anime. In the movie, Yugi faces Anubis, his arch-rival from his time.

The extended uncut Japanese version of the movie premiered in special screenings in Japan on November 3, 2004 and normal theaters on Christmas Eve, 2004, under the title Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters: Pyramid of Light. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The movie was then aired on TV Tokyo on January 2, 2005. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

Attendees of the movie during its premiere (U. S. or Japan) got 1 of 4 free Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game cards. The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game is a Collectible card game based on Duel Monsters, which is the main plot device in the popular Japanese The cards were Pyramid of Light, Sorcerer of Dark Magic, Blue Eyes Shining Dragon, and Watapon. The Home Video Release also gave out one of the Free Cards with an offer to get all 4 by mail, though the promotion ended December 2004. In Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the United Kingdom free promotional cards were also given out, however they were given out at all screenings of the movie, and not just the premiere. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located

Characters

The main character of Yu-Gi-Oh! (all anime, manga and movies except Yu-Gi-Oh! GX) is Yugi Mutou (Yugi Moto in the English anime), a shy, pure-hearted high school student and gaming expert who possesses an ancient Egyptian relic called the Millennium Puzzle, and the Nameless Pharaoh (Namonaki Pharaoh in Japanese) or Dark Yugi (Yami Yugi, also "the other Yugi" or, later on, "Atem", his real name, revealed only near the end of the series), a darker personality held in the Puzzle. is the Protagonist of the Manga and Anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!, and is featured in almost every chapter and episode of the series The Millennium Items are fictional objects in the Manga Yu-Gi-Oh! and both Anime series based on the manga Toei 's is the Protagonist of the Manga and Anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!, and is featured in almost every chapter and episode of the series Yugi's best friends, Katsuya Jounouchi (Joey Wheeler), Anzu Mazaki (Téa Gardner), and Hiroto Honda (Tristan Taylor) are also primary characters, as well as Dark Yugi's main rival, Seto Kaiba. is a Fictional character from the Manga and Anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!.

The main character of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX is Jaden Yuki (Judai Yuki in the Japanese versions), an energetic boy who possesses great talents in Duel Monsters. Jaden Yuki, known as in the original Japanese language version is a Fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga

The Duel Monsters themselves, as the primary battle agents in the series' card duels, come into play as characters from time to time, especially Kuriboh, Dark Magician, Dark Magician Girl, Jinzo, and the Ojama Trio. Duel Monsters like the Egyptian God Cards, The Legendary Dragons and the Sacred Beast Cards are of much greater importance to the storyline. The Egyptian God cards, known in Japan as the, are a series of cards in Yu-Gi-Oh! that serve as a focal point in the series' Manga, the The following is a list of notable cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game.

See also:

Central plots

Yu-Gi-Oh! (all anime, manga and movies except Yu-Gi-Oh! GX) tells the tale of Yugi Mutou, a shorter-than-normal high school student who was given an ancient Egyptian artifact known as the Millennium Puzzle in pieces by his grandfather. This is a listing of major characters from the Manga Yu-Gi-Oh! and the first series Yu-Gi-Oh! anime and Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters This article lists the supporting characters that appear in two or more of the three major pieces of Yu-Gi-Oh media the original Manga, and its two anime This is a listing of characters who appear in only one of the numerous aspects of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise including the original Manga, its two anime adaptations is a Japanese Manga series that is a spinoff of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is an Anime Spin-off, and Sequel of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise Upon completing the Puzzle, he is possessed by another personality which is later discovered to be the spirit of a 3,000-year-old spirit who forgot everything from his time. As the story goes on, the two of them, together with Yugi's friends, try to find the secret of the Pharaoh's lost memories and his name by way of the card game Duel Monsters (Magic & Wizards in the original Japanese manga and Yu-Gi-Oh! R), which is mirrored in the Shadow Games (Yami no Game in Japanese). A Shadow Game, or Game of Darkness ("Yami no Game" literally "Game of Darkness" or "Dark Game" as it is known in the original Japanese The story arcs of Yu-Gi-Oh! are

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX follows the story of Jaden Yuki (Judai Yuki in the Japanese version), a young talented duelist who is given the card "Winged Kuriboh" by Yugi before Jaden's admission to Duel Academy (Duel Academia in the Japanese version), an elitist boarding school established by Seto Kaiba. is a Japanese Manga created by Kazuki Takahashi, which has spawned a franchise including multiple Anime series a trading card game and numerous video has one original manga series ( Yu-Gi-Oh!) two anime series based on the manga ( Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters) three spinoff Jaden Yuki, known as in the original Japanese language version is a Fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga Elitism is the belief or attitude that those individuals who are considered members of the Elite &mdash a select group of people with outstanding personal abilities intellect Jaden, receiving low marks in his admission tests, is placed in the Slifer Red dormitory (Osiris Red) reserved for students with the lowest grades. The story goes on as Jaden faces challenges from different students in Duel Academy, and later finds himself entangled in a conflict related to the hidden secrets of the academy.

The story arcs of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX are

Terminology

Trading Card Game

A group of Dutch people playing the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
A group of Dutch people playing the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
See also: Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game

Media and release information

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Main article: List of Yu-Gi-Oh! media

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Main article: List of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX media

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's

Main article: List of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's media

Games

Main article: Yu-Gi-Oh! games and other media

Conception and development of the manga

Takahashi said that the card game held the strongest influence in the manga because it "happened to evoke the most response" from readers. The Egyptian God cards, known in Japan as the, are a series of cards in Yu-Gi-Oh! that serve as a focal point in the series' Manga, the The following is a list of notable cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. The Millennium Items are fictional objects in the Manga Yu-Gi-Oh! and both Anime series based on the manga Toei 's Orichalcum is a legendary Metal mentioned in several ancient writings most notably the story of Atlantis as recounted in the Critias dialogue A Shadow Game, or Game of Darkness ("Yami no Game" literally "Game of Darkness" or "Dark Game" as it is known in the original Japanese The Shadow Realm, in the English -language version of the second series Yu-Gi-Oh! Anime (titled Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters in The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game is a Collectible card game based on Duel Monsters, which is the main plot device in the popular Japanese The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game is a Collectible card game based on Duel Monsters, which is the main plot device in the popular Japanese has one original manga series ( Yu-Gi-Oh!) two anime series based on the manga ( Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters) three spinoff Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, originally broadcast in Japan as Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX (遊☆戯☆王デュエルモンスターズGX Yū☆gi☆ō Dyueru Monsutāzu The following is media and release information for the anime series, which began airing in Japan on April 2, 2008. Several of the fictitious games in the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime and manga series have been adapted into card board and video games Prior to that point Takahashi did not plan to make the series about a card game. [10]

Intent in the manga

When an interviewer asked Takahashi if he tried to introduce younger readers to real life gaming culture referenced in the series, Takahashi responded by saying that he simply included "stuff I played and enjoyed" and that may have introduced readers to role-playing games and other games; Takahashi added that he created some of the games seen in the series. The author stressed the importance of "communication between people," often present in tabletop role plating games and not present in solitary video games. Takahashi added that he feels that quality communication is not possible over the internet. [11]

Takahashi said that the "positive message" for readers of the series is that each person has a "strong hidden part" (like "human potential") within himself or herself, and when one finds hardship, the "hidden part" can emerge if one believes in himself or herself and his or her friends. Takahashi added that this is "a pretty consistent theme. "[10]

Reception to the manga

In 2004 interview the editors of the United States Shonen Jump mentioned that Americans found surprise when reading the stories in Volumes 1 through 7, as they had not appeared on television as a part of the second anime series. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan Takahashi added "The story is quite violent, isn't it? [laughs]"[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium World Volume 7. VIZ Media. Viz Media LLC, headquartered in San Francisco California, is an Anime, Manga and Japanese Entertainment company founded in 1986 218.
  2. ^ In volume 1 of the Yu-Gi-Oh! R manga, Akira Itou explains the manga, which describes a hidden story that does not appear in the original Yu-Gi-Oh! manga, as a "reverse" (リバース) of the original one, in an effort to expand the Yu-Gi-Oh! world.
  3. ^ Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds preview.
  4. ^ Picture.
  5. ^ true Shonen Image
  6. ^ Talkin' Sports.
  7. ^ Play the Damn Card.
  8. ^ 4KidsTV Fall Lineup.
  9. ^ Yu-Gi-Oh Capsule Monsters DVD in May.
  10. ^ a b c Shonen Jump. sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan Volume 2, Issue 9. September 2004. VIZ Media. Viz Media LLC, headquartered in San Francisco California, is an Anime, Manga and Japanese Entertainment company founded in 1986 8.
  11. ^ Shonen Jump. sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan Volume 2, Issue 8. August 2004. VIZ Media. Viz Media LLC, headquartered in San Francisco California, is an Anime, Manga and Japanese Entertainment company founded in 1986 140.

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