Ep. 51: The enigmatic controller of Keith Howard destroys the Millennium Puzzle and flees the burning arena.
Aired on April 17, 2001

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The mysterious force manipulating Keith Howard breaks the Millennium Puzzle into fragments and ignites the dueling arena before fleeing the scene. Trapped within the inferno, Yuugi desperately attempts to reassemble the shattered artifact in a race against time to rescue the spirit contained within. His efforts are soon interrupted by the arrival of Anzu, Jonouchi, and Honda, who come to the arena to assist their friend in his critical struggle. The group must now work together amidst the flames to restore the puzzle and save the spirit before it is too late.
Episodes
- Ep. 47 · Yugi accepts Otogi's Dungeon Dice Monsters challenge to save Jonouchi
- Ep. 48 · Yuugi faces a territorial crisis as Otogi reveals a board rule that blocks his summoning options.
- Ep. 49 · Yuugi faces defeat as Otogi's God Orgoth destroys his monsters in the final turn
- Ep. 50 · Yuugi faces an arcane fortune teller who stole the Millennium Puzzle in a solo duel
- Ep. 51 · The enigmatic controller of Keith Howard destroys the Millennium Puzzle and flees the burning arena.
- Ep. 52 · Ishizu uses the Millennium Necklace to show Kaiba ancient shadow games and the Egyptian Gods.
- Ep. 53 · Anzu helps the Millennium Puzzle spirit recover his faded ancient Egypt memories.
- Ep. 54 · Yami Yuugi learns about the Millennium Items while Kaiba announces the upcoming Battle City tournament.
- Ep. 55 · Jonouchi faces Ghouls targeting his Red Eyes Black Dragon card after ignoring Kaiba's warning.