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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

Original title: Yu-Gi-Oh!
  • TV Series
  • 2000–2004
  • TV-PG
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
4.2K
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000)
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AnimeHand-Drawn AnimationShōnenActionAdventureAnimationComedyDramaFamilyFantasy

Yu-Gi-Oh! follows the adventures of high school student Yugi, who has a magical secret that comes to life when he plays his favorite card game: 'Duel Monsters.Yu-Gi-Oh! follows the adventures of high school student Yugi, who has a magical secret that comes to life when he plays his favorite card game: 'Duel Monsters.Yu-Gi-Oh! follows the adventures of high school student Yugi, who has a magical secret that comes to life when he plays his favorite card game: 'Duel Monsters.

  • Creator
    • Kazuki Takahashi
  • Stars
    • Dan Green
    • Amy Birnbaum
    • Wayne Grayson
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    4.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Kazuki Takahashi
    • Stars
      • Dan Green
      • Amy Birnbaum
      • Wayne Grayson
    • 18User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dan Green
    Dan Green
    • Yami Yugi…
    • 2000–2004
    Amy Birnbaum
    Amy Birnbaum
    • Téa Gardner…
    • 2000–2004
    Wayne Grayson
    Wayne Grayson
    • Joey Wheeler…
    • 2000–2004
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    • Seto Kaiba…
    • 2000–2004
    Gregory Abbey
    Gregory Abbey
    • Tristan Taylor
    • 2000–2004
    Megan Hollingshead
    Megan Hollingshead
    • Mai Valentine
    • 2000–2003
    Marc Thompson
    Marc Thompson
    • Duke Devlin…
    • 2000–2004
    Shunsuke Kazama
    Shunsuke Kazama
    • The Pharaoh…
    • 2000–2002
    Maki Saito
    • Anzu Mazaki
    • 2000–2002
    Hiroki Takahashi
    • Katsuya Jonouchi
    • 2000–2001
    Takayuki Kondô
    • Hiroto Honda
    • 2000–2001
    Ted Lewis
    Ted Lewis
    • Bakura…
    • 2000–2001
    Kenjiro Tsuda
    Kenjiro Tsuda
    • Seto Kaiba
    • 2000–2002
    Darren Dunstan
    • Maximillion Pegasus…
    • 2000–2001
    Jiro Takasugi
    • Pegasus J. Crawford
    • 2000–2001
    Madeleine Blaustein
    Madeleine Blaustein
    • Solomon Moto…
    • 2000–2001
    Tara Sands
    Tara Sands
    • Mokuba Kaiba…
    • 2000–2001
    Yô Inoue
    • Ryo Bakura…
    • 2000–2001
    • Creator
      • Kazuki Takahashi
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    10elonmusk-is_a_moron

    Thank you, Mr. Takahashi

    As many other Yugioh fans around the world, I was shocked to hear the news of Kazuki Takahashi's passing.

    Like many other fans, I was originally introduced to this series via the 4Kids dub, which despite its heavy censorship was still fun to watch and had some nice voice acting. (And also, an awesome opening)

    But yeah, I agree with those reviewers who say the original version is better. A lot of the goofiest parts of the dub make way more sense here, and also the soundtrack is more emotional.

    That being said, I think both versions, the japanese and the dub are good and fun to watch, because Kazuki Takahashi made a highly entertaining story and an awesome card game which inspired me a lot during my childhood and teen years.

    Thank you for everything, Mr. Takahashi. Hope you rest in peace. And thank you for all the joy you brought to this world making Yugioh (Both the series and the card game)
    MagicianGirl

    Great show, love the characters

    I agree that the manga is better, but the manga is *always* better. Once a show comes here to America the dubbers screw it up. One way or another. Cuz they direct it at little kids and it's not a show for little kids. The duels annoy me a bit too. I like how they develop the characters and the intricate plots, i don't like watching them throw one duel monster card down after another. The friendship thing is okie, except when we get to Anzu(Tea). She exaggerates the whole friendship thing to the point where i wanna gag. I liked Serenity in the beginning too, but she's turning out to be more like Anzu and that part in the battle city finals where she wanted to take care of Mai...*gag* All in all i like it's a great show if you'll just ignore some parts of it(like Anzu...gosh i hate her) I love Ryou Bakura...*huggles plushie*
    8gavin-thelordofthefu-48-460297

    I personally think this deserves a lot more recognition!

    While I was growing up watching some episodes of an anime show called Pokemon, which I personally liked as a child, I stumbled upon this on Cartoon Network and to my surprise, and I know all of you are going to hate me for this, but... I really like this show. I personally do. Don't get me wrong. I understand that lots of you hated this for it's English dub, but I think this deserves a lot more recognition for younger kids.

    Sure, the voice work is pretty bland and the dialog does get repetitive in each episode, but those flaws are perfectly outmatched by it's epic adventure storyline throughout the show and it has heart to it as well. Even the history of the Egyptian culture is shown perfectly here. The characters are OK, but I think that my favorite characters who came close to steal the show is Yami Yugi, Pegasus, and Bakura. What stands out the most is the nice music and it's lush animation. I also liked the monsters as they looked real just like it's textures. Even the Egyptian textures of the monsters like Dark Magician, Blue Eyes White Dragon, and Exodia, The Forbidden One are perfectly detailed.

    Overall, Yugioh isn't a masterpiece of television and anime, but for kids, they have no choice but to enjoy this for all eternity while the movie adaptation, although not nearly as good as this show, was at least watchable.
    10sallianmanyi-44997

    Nice

    I have been watching Yu-Gi-Oh for years and the manga is slightly better but the series is definitely something to watch.
    10ahmedmohamed-86194

    amazing anime

    I love this anime so much it reminds me of childhood ❤❤❤❤

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    • Trivia
      Yu-Gi-Oh in English means "Game King".
    • Alternate versions
      Voice-overs Unlimited(Odex) from Singapore produced 2 seasons of uncut English Singaporean dub episodes of the series.
    • Connections
      Edited into Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series (2006)

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Yu-Gi-Oh!: Uncut Version
    • Production companies
      • Nihon Ad Systems (NAS)
      • Shueisha
      • Studio Gallop
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    • Runtime
      • 23m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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