Takahashi added that he created some of the games seen in the series. 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 he played and enjoyed', and that it may have introduced readers to role-playing games and other games. When the word 'game' came to mind, he found it much easier to work with. He decided to create a fighting manga where the main character does not hit anybody, but also struggled with that limitation. Since there had been so much 'fighting' manga, he found it difficult to come up with something original. Takahashi decided to use 'battle' as his primary theme. Although the end result was a manga about games, it was clear that some horror elements influenced certain aspects of the story. In the initial planning stages of the manga, Takahashi had wanted to draw a horror manga.

As Yugi and his companions attempt to help the Pharaoh regain his memories, they find themselves going through many trials as they wager their lives facing off against gamers that wield the mysterious Millennium Items ( 千年アイテム, Sennen Aitemu) and the dark power of the Shadow Games. Whether it be cards, dice, or role-playing board games, he will take on challenges from anyone, anywhere.Īs the series progresses, Yugi and his friends learn that this person inside of his puzzle is actually the spirit of a nameless Pharaoh from Ancient Egyptian times, who had lost his memories. 'Games of Darkness') which reveal the true nature of someone's heart, the losers of these contests often being subjected to a dark punishment called a Penalty Game ( 罰ゲーム, Batsu Gēmu). From that moment onwards, whenever Yugi or one of his friends is threatened by those with darkness in their hearts, this other Yugi shows himself and challenges them to dangerous Shadow Games ( 闇のゲーム, Yami no Gēmu, lit. One day, he solves an ancient puzzle known as the Millennium Puzzle ( 千年パズル, Sennen Pazuru), causing his body to play host to a mysterious spirit with the personality of a gambler.

Yu-Gi-Oh! tells the tale of Yugi Mutou, a timid young boy who loves all sorts of games, but is often bullied around. Yu-Gi-Oh! has since become one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.

The manga was adapted into two anime series the first anime adaptation was produced by Toei Animation, which aired from April to October 1998, while the second, produced by NAS and animated by Studio Gallop titled Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, aired between April 2000 and September 2004. Most of these incarnations involve the fictional trading card game known as Duel Monsters, where each player uses cards to 'duel' each other in a mock battle of fantasy 'monsters', forming the basis for the real life Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game tie in. The manga series has spawned a media franchise that includes multiple spin-off manga and anime series, a trading card game, and numerous video games. Yugi awakens a gambling alter-ego or spirit within his body that solves his conflicts using various games. The plot follows the story of a boy named Yugi Mutou, who solves the ancient Millennium Puzzle. It was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine between September 1996 and March 2004. 'Game King') is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kazuki Takahashi.

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