Yu-Gi-Oh!
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kazuki Takahashi. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' between September 1996 and March 2004, with its chapters collected in 38 volumes. The series follows Yugi Mutou, a teenager who solves the ancient Millennium Puzzle. Yugi becomes host to a gambling alter-ego or spirit who solves his conflicts with various games. As the manga progresses, the focus largely shifts to the card game ''Duel Monsters'' (originally known as ''Magic & Wizards''), where opposing players "duel" one another in mock battles of fantasy monsters. The manga series has spawned a media franchise that includes multiple spin-off manga, anime series, video games, and a real-world card game, the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' Trading Card Game, based on the fictional ''Duel Monsters'' game. The first anime series adaptation, simply titled '' Yu-Gi-Oh!'' and produced by Toei Animation, aired from April to October 1998, while th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
''Yu-Gi-Oh!'', known in Japan as and alternatively subtitled ''Rulers of the Duel'' in the United States and Canada, is a Japanese anime series animated by Studio Gallop based on the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' manga series written by Kazuki Takahashi. It is the second anime adaptation of the manga following the 1998 anime television series produced by Toei Animation. The series revolves around a young high school boy named Yugi Muto who battles opponents in the '' Duel Monsters'' card game. The series begins from chapter 60 in volume 7 before loosely adapting the remaining chapters of the original manga by making story changes that conflict with the events of the manga canon. ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters'' originally aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from April 2000 to September 2004, running for 224 episodes; A remastered version, highlighting certain duels, began airing in Japan in February 2015. An English-language localization of the anime series was produced by 4Kids Entertainment, and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
The ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' Trading Card Game is a collectible card game developed and published by Konami, based on the manga series '' Yu-Gi-Oh!'' created by Kazuki Takahashi. The card game is based on the fictional game of ''Duel Monsters'' (originally known as ''Magic & Wizards''), which appears in portions of the manga series and is the central plot device throughout its various anime adaptations and spinoff series. The trading card game was launched by Konami in 1999 in Japan. It was later launched in March 2002 in North America, where it was originally sold under license by the Upper Deck Company. It was named the top selling trading card game in the world by Guinness World Records on July 7, 2009, having sold over 22 billion cards worldwide. As of March 31, 2011, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Japan sold billion cards globally since 1999. , the game is estimated to have sold about cards worldwide. ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' Speed Duel, a faster and simplified version of the ga ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pyramid Of Light
''Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light'', later released in Japan as , or simply ''Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie'', is a 2004 animated adventure fantasy film produced by 4Kids Entertainment based on the Japanese manga and anime ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' It stars the cast of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' television series in a new adventure that takes place between the third and fourth seasons of the show. The film was first released in theaters in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on August 13, 2004, and was released on DVD and VHS on November 16, 2004. The film was released in theaters in Japan by Toho on November 3, 2004, and aired on TV Tokyo on January 2, 2005. A remastered version of the film was released in theaters by 4K Media Inc. in 2018 on March 11 and 12 in the US, 25, April 28, and 29 in Canada and June 13 in the United Kingdom, and was released on Blu-ray by Konami Cross Media NY and Cinedigm on October 8, 2019. Plot 5,000 years ago, the heroic Pharaoh Atem imprisoned Anubis, the Egyp ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bonds Beyond Time
is a 2010 Japanese 3-D animated science fantasy action film based on the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' series. It was produced to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the NAS-produced series, ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters'', and features the main characters from the original ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' anime series, ''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' and ''Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's''. It was released in Japanese theaters on January 23, 2010. An English-language version of the film was produced by 4Kids Entertainment. The digital cinema developer and distributor Cinedigm screened the film in selected stereoscopic 3D theaters in the United States. In the United Kingdom, Manga Entertainment released the film in selected stereoscopic 3D cinemas, and followed this with a Blu-ray 3D and DVD release. The film was also released in the United States on Blu-ray and DVD. The film earned over in Japanese theaters, and also sold well on DVD, both in Japan and the United Kingdom. Film critics, however, criticized it for its limited scope of audience, claim ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yugi Mutou
is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' manga series created by Kazuki Takahashi. Yugi is introduced as a teenager who is solving an Ancient Egyptian artifact known as the Millennium Puzzle, hoping that it will grant him his wish of making friends. After solving the Puzzle, Yugi revives an ancient spirit initially known as ; the spirit is later revealed to be that of the pharaoh . Over the course of the series, Yugi forms friendships with the supporting cast, interacts with Atem, and learns about his past. Besides the original manga, Yugi has also appeared in anime adaptations, films and List of Yu-Gi-Oh! video games, video games based on the franchise. Throughout his appearances, his signature ''Duel Monsters'' card is the Dark Magician. Yugi was created as a weak, young man who is interested in games and becomes a hero when playing them. According to Takahashi, through this trait, Yugi emphasizes the series' themes; friendship and the enjoyment o ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998 TV Series)
''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' is a 1998 Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation, based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Kazuki Takahashi. It is the first animated adaptation of the manga and was directed by Hiroyuki Kakudō. Like the manga, this series is centered on Yugi Mutou, who becomes host to an ancient gambling spirit after solving the Millennium Puzzle. This series loosely adapts the first 59 chapters of the manga while adding several original events and characters; fans commonly refer to it as "Season 0" to distinguish it from the later ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters''. The series was broadcast on TV Asahi from April 4, 1998 to October 10, 1998 and was followed by a theatrical short film released on March 6, 1999. The opening theme is by Field of View while the ending theme is by Wands. __TOC__ Characters The Toei series made Miho Nosaka, a minor character in the manga, into a main character. Episode list Home video releases ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yu-Gi-Oh! R
is a Japanese manga series written by Akira Itō, based on Kazuki Takahashi's ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' manga. The series, which is a spin-off to the original manga, was serialized in Shueisha's ''V Jump'' magazine between April 2004 and December 2007, with its chapters collected in five volumes. It was published in North America by Viz Media. Plot ''Yu-Gi-Oh R'' takes place following Yugi Mutou's victory in the Battle City tournament. Yako Tenma, the protégé and adopted son of Maximillion Pegasus, decides to avenge his teacher's defeat at the hands of Yugi, believing him to be responsible for Pegasus' alleged death. After taking over KaibaCorp while Seto Kaiba is in the United States, Tenma kidnaps Anzu Mazaki, prompting Yugi and his friend Katsuya Jonouchi to face Tenma's RA Project and the duel professors. Seto Kaiba and his brother Mokuba also come to the scene to rescue the company. Characters Many of the characters that are exclusive to ''Yu-Gi-Oh! R'' have names that a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kazuki Takahashi
, known professionally as , was a Japanese manga artist. He is best known as the author of ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'', published in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1996 to 2004. The manga spawned a trading card game of the same name, which holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling trading card game of all time. Early life Kazuo Takahashi was born in Tokyo on October 4, 1961. In his childhood, he drew artwork of manga he enjoyed such as '' Tiger Mask'', ''Ultraman'', ''Space Battleship Yamato'', '' Mazinger Z'', '' Devilman'', and ''Kamen Rider''. He also played tennis in his youth. Disinterested in his studies,US Shonen Jump Magazine (February 2003). Archived in Taretare 和希の素 語� Takahashi was shamed by his homeroom teacher as "the poop machine that knows nothing except eating, sleeping and pooping" in front of other students. Angered by the humiliation, Takahashi decided to become a manga artist. In his second year of high school, he also sought to be a background anim ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Highest-grossing Media Franchises
This is a list of media franchises that have grossed more than $2 billion. List See also * List of best-selling comic series ** List of best-selling manga ** List of best-selling light novels * List of best-selling video game franchises * Lists of multimedia franchises * Lists of highest-grossing films ** List of best-selling films in the United States ** List of films by box office admissions ** List of highest-grossing films ** List of highest-grossing animated films ** List of highest-grossing Japanese films ** List of highest-grossing non-English films Notes References {{DEFAULTSORT:Highest-grossing media franchises Mass media industry Lists of media franchises Economy-related lists of superlatives ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yu-Gi-Oh! (1999 Film)
is a 1999 Japanese animated fantasy adventure short film based on a manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Kazuki Takahashi. The short film is directed by Junji Shimizu, written by Yasuko Kobayashi, and produced by Toei Animation. The short film was released in Japan on March 6, 1999, as part of Toei Animation Spring 1999 Animation Fair, featuring alongside '' Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Burn'' and '' Digimon Adventure''. Taking place in the same continuity of the first anime series, the short revolves around a boy named Shōgo Aoyama, who is targeted by Seto Kaiba after obtaining a powerful rare card; the legendary Red-Eyes Black Dragon. Plot A shy boy named Shōgo Aoyama buys Duel Monsters cards at a card shop and obtains Red-Eyes Black Dragon, a card that brings potential to those who duel with courage. Despite having never won a game of Duel Monsters before, Shōgo boasts that he doesn't need to duel others since he believes the threat of having Red-Ey ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nihon Ad Systems
, NAS for short, is a Japanese anime production and character merchandising company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the advertising agency Asatsu-DK. The "Ad" in its title is an abbreviation for "Animation Development". Along with Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan, Bandai Namco Filmworks, Toei Animation and TMS Entertainment, it is a co-founder and shareholder of the Japanese anime television network Animax. It has its headquarters in Toranomon Hills, Minato, Tokyo. List of productions TV series *'' Chikkun Takkun'' *'' High School! Kimengumi'' *'' Tsuide ni Tonchinkan'' *'' Dragon Quest'' *'' Genji Tsūshin Agedama'' *'' Hime-chan's Ribbon'' *'' Akazukin Chacha'' *'' Captain Tsubasa J'' *'' Dino Adventure Jurassic Tripper'' *'' Ai Tenshi Densetsu Wedding Peach'' *'' Nurse Angel Ririka SOS'' *'' Neon Genesis Evangelion'' *'' Mizuiro Jidai'' *'' Kodomo no Omocha'' *'' Kero Kero Chime'' *'' Beast Wars II: Super Life-Form Transformers'' *'' Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |