Yu☆Gi☆Oh!
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EP 1Yugi Mutou faces bullying and releases Yami Yugi through the Millennium Puzzle
Apr 4, 1998Yugi Mutou, a timid student at Domino City High School, endures harassment from classmates Katsuya Jonouchi and Hiroto Honda. Hall monitor Tetsu Ushio appoints himself Yugi’s bodyguard, assaulting Jonouchi and Honda while falsely claiming Yugi owes him money. After Ushio beats Yugi for non-payment, the trio intervenes but is defeated. Years later, Yugi completes the Millennium Puzzle after eight years of effort, inadvertently summoning his dark alter-ego, Yami Yugi. Yami Yugi challenges Ushio to a Shadow Game, punishing his cheating with an illusionary Penalty Game where monsters devour him. Following this event, Yugi, Jonouchi, and Honda forge a lasting friendship. They are soon joined by Yugi’s childhood friend Anzu Mazaki and Honda’s love interest Miho Nosaka, expanding their circle.
EP 2Yugi Faces a Hostage Crisis and Challenges a Criminal to a Deadly Finger Game
Apr 11, 1998A fugitive infiltrates Burger World, taking Yugi, Honda, Jonouchi, Miho, and Anzu hostage. After the criminal assaults Anzu, Yami Yugi emerges to initiate a Shadow Game. Contestants select one finger for unrestricted use. The criminal chooses his pointer to wield a gun, but Yugi uses his to light a cigarette, then places the lighter on his hand to deter the shooter with nearby alcohol. The criminal cheats by removing the lighter with his other hand to shoot Yami Yugi. He is subjected to a Penalty Game that induces the illusion of being engulfed in flames. Anzu develops feelings for her rescuer, unaware it is Yugi's alter-ego.
EP 3Yami Yugi duels Seto Kaiba to recover the stolen Blue-Eyes White Dragon card.
Apr 18, 1997Seto Kaiba, a new student in Yugi's class and head of Kaiba Corporation, is a Duel Monsters expert. He steals the rare Blue-Eyes White Dragon card from Yugi's grandfather. In response, Yami Yugi challenges Kaiba to a duel where the monsters from the cards become real. The intense match concludes in a tie. As a result of the game, Yugi successfully retrieves his grandfather's card. This encounter introduces a formidable rival who leads a major corporation while maintaining expertise in the card game. The event highlights the stakes involved when physical cards are used in battles that manifest their contents into reality.
EP 4Honda buys rare watch for Miho, but a thief steals it, leading to a Shadow Game by Yami Yugi.
Apr 25, 1998Honda purchases the final stock of a rare watch for Miho, only for an obsessive collector to steal it. Miho slaps Honda, and Yugi is beaten while trying to recover the item. Yami Yugi then appears and challenges the thief to a Shadow Game. After the thief loses, Yugi returns the watch to Miho. As punishment, the man is transformed into a living clock with watches embedded in his body and subsequently goes insane.
EP 5Ancient Egyptian Man Reveals Yugi as True Owner of Millennium Puzzle
May 2, 1998A visitor from ancient Egypt arrives at a museum and observes Yugi holding the Millennium Puzzle. He enters Yugi's mind to verify the artifact's true ownership. Inside, Yami Yugi challenges the visitor to a Shadow Game requiring him to locate his Soul Room. The visitor loses the contest and admits that Yugi is indeed the rightful owner of the Millennium Puzzle. He then introduces himself by the name Shadi, confirming the connection between the boy and the ancient relic.
EP 6Shadi attacks Professor Yoshimori and forces Yami Yugi into a deadly shadow game.
May 9, 1998Shadi, identified as a man from Egypt, assaults Professor Yoshimori, resulting in his hospitalization. Following this attack, he infiltrates Yugi's soul room with the intent to compel Yami Yugi to participate in a shadow game. The terms of this duel are severe, as failure to win would result in the death of Anzu. This confrontation places Yami Yugi in a critical position, forced to engage in a high-stakes battle to protect his friend from the lethal consequences of defeat.
EP 7Honda trains Miho's pet for an Australia holiday while Yami Yugi confronts Haiyama's manipulation of Kujirada through a Shadow Game.
May 16, 1998The widespread popularity of Digital Pets sparks a contest, prompting Honda to train Miho's pet so they can travel to Australia together. Concurrently, Yugi grows concerned for his friend Haiyama, who appears to be coerced into illicit activities by the bullying Kujirada. It is revealed that Haiyama has actually been controlling Kujirada by providing him with money. Yami Yugi initiates a Shadow Game with Haiyama centered around their Digital Pets and emerges victorious. As a consequence, Haiyama is subjected to a Penalty Game in which he is devoured by his own Digital Pet.
EP 8Yugi faces Count Ridley Sheldon, a doll-obsessed Game Master, after being kidnapped by Kaiba.
May 23, 1998Kaiba kidnaps Yugi and forces him to duel the first of his four Game Masters. The opponent is Count Ridley Sheldon, a character defined by a strange obsession with dolls. During the match, Yugi must confront Sheldon's unique strategy involving doll monsters. The narrative focuses on whether Yugi can overcome this specific adversary and his peculiar thematic approach to the game. The encounter highlights the immediate danger Yugi faces under Kaiba's control while introducing the distinct personality of the Count.
EP 9The group worries as Jonouchi joins a yo-yo wielding gang
May 30, 1998The gang feels concerned and confused upon seeing Jonouchi with a group that uses yo-yos as weapons. They question whether he has abandoned his friends for good.
EP 10Anzu challenges strict teacher Chono while Yami Yugi intervenes in the petition dispute
Jun 6, 1998Anzu engages in a conflict with the beautiful but rigid teacher Ms. Chono, leading her to organize a petition aimed at altering school regulations. However, Chono employs underhanded tactics to counter the effort, creating a threat that could destroy the petition. This escalation forces Yami Yugi to intervene directly in the situation. He steps in to ensure that Chono receives the appropriate consequences for her actions, resolving the dispute through his involvement. The narrative focuses on the clash between the student's reform efforts and the teacher's resistance, highlighting the intervention required to maintain fairness within the school environment.
EP 11Warashibe's Obsession Leads to a Dangerous Capsule Monster Chess Shadow Game
Jun 13, 1998College student Warashibe becomes fixated on Miho and her friends, viewing them as rivals for her affection. After Miho rejects his advances, he poisons Anzu, Jonouchi, and Honda with tainted water, causing them to fall ill in class and requiring treatment in the Nurse's office. Enraged by this attack, Miho confronts Warashibe, who tricks her into a game of Capsule Monster Chess, a contest she does not understand. Yami Yugi intervenes to assist Miho, challenging Warashibe to a Shadow Game that brings the Capsule Monsters to life. The duel serves as a test to determine if Yami Yugi can finally put an end to Warashibe's dangerous and unhealthy obsession with Miho.
EP 12The Extremely Lucky Enemy - The Invincible Legend
Jun 20, 1998Ryuichi Fuwa, known as Kaiba's second Game Master and a game show champion, relocates to Domino City. He enrolls at Domino City High, where he is placed in the same class as Yugi and his friends. While Ryuichi initially appears friendly and approachable, his true intentions become apparent as he begins to devise strategies to summon Yami Yugi. These tactics quickly escalate in intensity, shifting from a seemingly benign social interaction to a dangerous confrontation that threatens the safety of the group.
EP 13Anzu falls for psychic Kokurano's trap until Yami Yugi intervenes with a Shadow Game.
Jun 27, 1998The fraudulent psychic Kokurano targets Anzu, who initially doubts his predictions but is drawn to his promise of a mysterious savior. This desire leads her directly into Kokurano's control. Yami Yugi confronts the fraud by challenging him to a Shadow Game, ultimately defeating him and revealing his deception. After the confrontation, Anzu notices a burn mark on Yugi's hand. This physical evidence helps her realize that Yugi was the one who saved her, confirming the connection between Yugi and his alter-ego who share the same body.
EP 14Anzu's Amusement Park Date Turns Dangerous Amidst a Mad Bomber's Deadly Game
Jul 4, 1998Anzu discovers that Yugi is her secret crush and invites him to an amusement park date, hoping to encounter his alter-ego by placing herself in peril. However, the situation escalates unexpectedly when a deranged bomber confronts Yami Yugi with a twisted challenge. This dangerous game places the lives of numerous innocent bystanders at risk, shifting the focus from Anzu's romantic intentions to a high-stakes battle for survival against the bomber's lethal threats.
EP 15Risa Kageyama Deceives Yugi to Steal Violet Hecate Card
Jul 11, 1998Risa Kageyama, a new girl, targets Yugi for his rare Violet Hecate card. She attempts to acquire it by falsely pretending to be Yugi's girlfriend. This deception causes significant anger in Anzu. The episode focuses on Risa's scheme to obtain the card through this fabricated relationship. Yugi is the target of her attention. Anzu reacts negatively to the situation. The narrative centers on the conflict arising from Risa's actions and the resulting tension between the characters involved.
EP 16Hair's Breadth Turnabout: The Crisis of the White Robes
Jul 18, 1998Jonouchi harbors feelings for Miyuki, the nurse caring for his sick sister, Shizuka. A corrupt physician, prioritizing golf over patient care, dismisses Miyuki after she rejects his advances. Jonouchi remains silent to prevent Shizuka's discharge from the hospital. Witnessing his distress, Yami Yugi appears and initiates a Shadow Game against the doctor. This confrontation aims to halt the physician's misconduct permanently. The narrative focuses on the ethical conflict between medical negligence and personal integrity, highlighting the stakes involved in protecting both the nurse's livelihood and the patient's well-being through supernatural means.
EP 17A Last Minute Match - The Model that Invites
Jul 25, 1998Kaiba's third Game Master, famous model Aileen Rao, challenges Yugi to Raijinhai. Anzu idolizes Aileen, who prides herself on taking away the most important things from defeated opponents. If Yugi loses, Aileen's pet tiger will kill Anzu, Yugi's most important person. This threat forces Yami Yugi to emerge and play a Shadow Game with Aileen to save Anzu's life.
EP 18Yugi and Imori discover the forbidden Dragon Block game which threatens their souls.
Aug 1, 1998Yugi befriends a bullied boy named Imori, and the two discover the forbidden game Dragon Block. The evil game takes control of Imori and he challenges a clueless Yugi to play the game. The evil Imori overcomes Yugi, causing him to lose his soul. However, it turns out that Yami Yugi is still there, and he challenges Imori to a Shadow Game where the loser's soul will be devoured by the Dragon Block.
EP 19A fierce popularity contest unfolds with Honda backing Miho against the arrogant Kaoruko Himekoji.
Aug 8, 1998Supported by Honda, Miho competes in a popularity contest against the arrogant school beauty Kaoruko Himekoji. The situation escalates when Kaoruko resorts to cheating, resulting in physical harm to Miho. In response to this injustice, Yami Yugi intervenes and challenges Kaoruko to a Shadow Game. This duel is structured in a way that ensures Kaoruko is bound to lose, serving as a direct consequence for her dishonest actions and the harm she caused. The narrative focuses on the confrontation between the two girls and the supernatural intervention that determines the outcome of their rivalry.
EP 20Daimon, the mechanical butler, serves as the final Game Master in a duel against Yugi.
Aug 15, 1998Daimon, an elderly man sustained by machinery, acts as the final Game Master in a duel against Yugi. During the match, he discloses that Seto Kaiba was once a kind individual. Daimon urges Yugi to help restore Kaiba's lost goodness. This revelation highlights the contrast between Kaiba's past character and his current demeanor. The encounter serves as a pivotal moment where the butler attempts to influence Yugi's actions regarding Kaiba's moral state. The duel represents the culmination of the Game Master series, with Daimon presenting this final challenge and message to the protagonist.
EP 21Kaiba kidnaps Yugi's grandfather and dares him to Death-T, an indoor amusement park full of death traps.
Aug 22, 1998Kaiba kidnaps Yugi's grandfather and dares him to come to Death-T, an indoor amusement park full of death traps. However, Yugi is hesitant to put his friends in danger.
EP 22Yugi and friends navigate Death-T laser tag and giant killer robot challenges
Aug 29, 1998Yugi and his companions proceed through the Death-T arena, engaging in a laser tag match against special forces personnel. They subsequently face a strategic battle involving a massive killer robot. The group must overcome these physical and mental obstacles to advance further into the dangerous environment.
EP 23Yugi Faces Mokuba in Capsule Monster Chess Before Dueling Kaiba at Death-T 5
Sep 5, 1998After Honda appears to die in Kaiba’s trap, Yugi fights Mokuba in Capsule Monster Chess, a match witnessed by Jonouchi and Miho. Following Mokuba’s defeat, Yugi intervenes to prevent a soul-devouring Penalty Game. He then proceeds to Death-T 5 to challenge Seto Kaiba in a Duel Monsters game.
EP 24Yugi faces Kaiba's Blue-Eyes while Jonouchi and Miho fight Ryuichi and Aileen.
Sep 12, 1998Yugi engages in a high-stakes duel against Kaiba, whose grandfather and friends are in danger. Kaiba holds three Blue-Eyes White Dragons in reserve. Simultaneously, Jonouchi and Miho confront Ryuichi and Aileen in their own battle. Relying on the encouragement of his companions, Yugi executes a powerful strategy. He activates Exodia the Forbidden One to secure victory. This combination proves unbeatable against Kaiba's formidable deck. The outcome of these simultaneous conflicts determines the fate of the participants involved in the intense matches.
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- How many episodes does Yu☆Gi☆Oh! have?
- Yu☆Gi☆Oh! has 27 episodes.
- When did Yu☆Gi☆Oh! come out?
- Yu☆Gi☆Oh! came out in 1998.
- Which studio made Yu☆Gi☆Oh!?
- Yu☆Gi☆Oh! was produced by Toei Animation.
- Who directed Yu☆Gi☆Oh!?
- Yu☆Gi☆Oh! was directed by Hiroyuki Kakudou .
- Is Yu☆Gi☆Oh! finished?
- Current status of Yu☆Gi☆Oh!: Finished.