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is a 1999 Japanese animated
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based on a manga series of the same name written and illustrated by
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 ...
. The short film is directed by Junji Shimizu, written by
Yasuko Kobayashi is a Japanese anime and ''tokusatsu'' drama screenwriter who has been involved in various television shows throughout her career, beginning in 1993 with '' Tokusou Robo Janperson''. In September 2022, Kobayashi launched a new manga series with ...
, and produced by
Toei Animation is a Japanese animation studio primarily controlled by its namesake Toei Company. It has produced numerous series, including '' Sally the Witch'', '' GeGeGe no Kitarō'', '' Mazinger Z'', '' Galaxy Express 999'', '' Cutie Honey'', '' Dr. Slu ...
. 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-Eyes Black Dragon alone would win duels before they even begin. Having noticed Shōgo possessing this card,
Seto Kaiba is a fictional character in the manga ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' by Kazuki Takahashi. As the majority shareholder and CEO of his own multi-national gaming company, Kaiba Corporation, Kaiba is reputed to be Japan's greatest gamer and aims to become the world's ...
sends out invitations to him, as well as Yugi Muto, for a tournament against him. When Shōgo refuses the invitation, Kaiba sends one of his men to force him to attend, which catches the attention of Yugi and his friend, Katsuya Jonouchi. As Jonouchi holds off the man, Yugi and Shōgo try to escape but are attacked by another guard who steals Shōgo's Red Eyes Black Dragon and Yugi's Millennium Puzzle. As Jonouchi manages to retrieve the card, Shōgo admits he didn't want to duel in case he lost with the card, so Yugi decides to duel in his place. Yugi retrieves his Millennium Puzzle from Kaiba and transforms into his alter ego, as Kaiba prepares the duel using a new holographic Duel Disk system. Although Yugi takes an early lead, Kaiba brings out his Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Yugi manages to defeat it, but Kaiba laughs as he summons another one and combines it with his other two dragons. As Yugi moves onto the defensive, Shōgo attempts to run away, but Jonouchi stops him. Jonouchi reveals he had sneaked Shōgo's Red-Eyes Black Dragon into Yugi's deck, though Yugi refuses to use it until Shōgo shows courage. When Kaiba stops Yugi's ability to defend, Shōgo is inspired by Jonouchi's words and Yugi's determination and finally shows courage, encouraging Yugi to summon Red-Eyes Black Dragon. He fuses Red-Eyes with his Meteor Dragon to form Meteor Black Dragon and defeats Kaiba. The credits show Shōgo playing Duel Monsters with other people.


Voice cast

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Megumi Ogata is a Japanese actress and singer from the Greater Tokyo Area. As a singer, she goes by the name em:óu. She is best known for voicing Shinji Ikari in '' Neon Genesis Evangelion'', Yugi Mutou and Dark Yugi in the Toei version of ''Yu-Gi-Oh ...
as Yugi Muto *
Hikaru Midorikawa is a Japanese voice actor from Otawara, Tochigi who is represented by Aoni Production. He is best known for the roles of Softon in '' Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo'', Tamahome in '' Fushigi Yûgi'', Seiran Shi in '' Saiunkoku Monogatari'', Gridman in '' ...
as
Seto Kaiba is a fictional character in the manga ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' by Kazuki Takahashi. As the majority shareholder and CEO of his own multi-national gaming company, Kaiba Corporation, Kaiba is reputed to be Japan's greatest gamer and aims to become the world's ...
*
Toshiyuki Morikawa is a Japanese voice actor, narrator and singer who is the head of Axlone, a voice acting company he founded in April 2011. His name is sometimes, although incorrectly, transliterated as Tomoyuki Morikawa. In 2003, he and Fumihiko Tachiki formed ...
as Katsuya Jonouchi *
Yumi Kakazu is a Japanese voice actress from Kamifukuoka, Saitama (now Fujimino, Saitama). Filmography Anime series *'' After War Gundam X'' (Sala Tyrell) (voice acting debut) *'' AKB0048'' (Katagiri Tsubasa / Shinoda Mariko The 7th) *'' Ask Dr. Rin!'' ...
as Anzu Mazaki *
Ryōtarō Okiayu is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer affiliated with Aoni Production. His major roles include Byakuya Kuchiki in ''Bleach'', Treize Khushrenada in ''Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', Hisashi Mitsui in ''Slam Dunk'', Meisuke Nueno in '' Hell T ...
as Hiroto Honda *
Eiko Yamada is a Japanese actress and Voice acting in Japan, voice actress from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Hisamura worked under her maiden name before her marriage and for a long time afterward, so that name is still often used, even among fans. ...
as Shōgo Aoyama * Hisako Kyōda as Shopkeeper


Production

The short film is directed by Junji Shimizu, while written by
Yasuko Kobayashi is a Japanese anime and ''tokusatsu'' drama screenwriter who has been involved in various television shows throughout her career, beginning in 1993 with '' Tokusou Robo Janperson''. In September 2022, Kobayashi launched a new manga series with ...
, who've written few episodes for the series. Michi Himeno and Shingo Araki returned from the television series to design the characters and animation direction, along with BMF providing the music for the film.


Release

The short film was released in theaters in Japan on March 6, 1999, as part of Toei Animation Spring 1999 Animation Fair, and was featured along with '' Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Burn'' and '' Digimon Adventure''.


Reception


Box office

The short film, along with '' Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Burn'' and '' Digimon Adventure'' collectively grossed .


References


External links

* * {{Toei Animation films 1990s 1990s Japanese films 1999 anime films 1999 films 1999 animated short films Animated films based on animated series Anime short films Toei Animation films Anime films based on manga Japanese short films Yu-Gi-Oh!