Ep. 1: Kaiba challenges Sugoroku Mutou over the Blue-Eyes White Dragon card
Aired on April 18, 2000

Seto Kaiba learns from Yuugi Mutou that his grandfather, Sugoroku Mutou, possesses the rare Blue-Eyes White Dragon card. Driven by an obsession to acquire all such cards, Kaiba issues a duel challenge to Sugoroku. The confrontation takes place in a holographic arena, where Kaiba’s advanced technology overwhelms the elderly man. Following Sugoroku’s defeat, Yuugi Mutou intervenes to duel on his grandfather’s behalf, seeking to avenge the loss. This encounter marks the beginning of the rivalry between Kaiba and Yuugi, as the young duelist steps forward to protect his family’s prized possession against the powerful corporate rival.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Kaiba challenges Sugoroku Mutou over the Blue-Eyes White Dragon card
- Ep. 2 · Yuugi receives a challenge from Duel Monsters creator Maximillion Pegasus
- Ep. 3 · Yuugi and friends board the ferry to Duelist Kingdom while meeting hostile top Duelists.
- Ep. 4 · Yuugi Faces Haga Insector in a Cheated Duel at the Ferry
- Ep. 5 · Yuugi faces Haga's evolving Cocoon of Evolution monster