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Yu-Gi-Oh!

Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters · 遊☆戯☆王　デュエルモンスターズ

TV · Finished · Spring 2000 · 224 episodes · 23 min

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters centers around the journey of the spirit of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who is trying to re-discover who he was many years ago, since he has lost his memories. With the help of a boy, Yugi Mutou, the one who awakened the spirit, and his friends, he battles many villains and adversaries. Many of the villains have been linked to the Nameless Pharaoh's past, due to the Millennium Puzzle he holds and many try to take the puzzle and his power away from him.

The series focuses on the card game aspect of it and the main theme represented throughout the series is friendship.

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy

Tags: Card Battle, Proxy Battle, Shounen, Mythology, Urban Fantasy, Male Protagonist, Historical, Magic, Dissociative Identities, Amnesia, Dragons

Studio: Studio Gallop

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1: The Fearsome Blue-Eyes White Dragon
  2. Episode 2: Illusionist Faceless Mage`s Trap
  3. Episode 3: Exodia Lost
  4. Episode 4: Insector Combo
  5. Episode 5: Perfectly Ultimate Great Moth
  6. Episode 6: Gorgeous Harpie Lady
  7. Episode 7: Kairyu-Shin
  8. Episode 8: Stolen Blue-Eyes White Dragon
  9. Episode 9: Resurrection! Magical Hats
  10. Episode 10: Blue-Eyes White Dragon`s Counterattack
  11. Episode 11: The Power of Friendship! Lava Battleguard and Swamp Battleguard
  12. Episode 12: Black Flame! Red-Eyes B. Dragon
  13. Episode 13: Morphing Jar`s Trap! Flame Swordsman in Danger
  14. Episode 14: Pitch Black Duel! Castle of Dark Illusions
  15. Episode 15: Cut Through the Darkness! Swords of Revealing Light
  16. Episode 16: Clash! Blue-Eyes vs Red-Eyes
  17. Episode 17: Terror! Call of the Haunted
  18. Episode 18: Shield & Sword
  19. Episode 19: Labyrinth Tag Duel
  20. Episode 20: Three Gods Combine! Gate Guardian
  21. Episode 21: The Fiend Dragon B. Skull Dragon
  22. Episode 22: Duel of Destiny! Yugi vs Kaiba
  23. Episode 23: Strongest! Magnificent! Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon
  24. Episode 24: Kuribohs Multiply! Shocking Finale
  25. Episode 25: Duel of Tears! Shining Friendship
  26. Episode 26: Save Mokuba! Kaiba vs Pegasus
  27. Episode 27: Kaiba Defeated! Invincible Toon World
  28. Episode 28: Night Before the Battle! Pegasus`s Secret
  29. Episode 29: Desperate Situation! Shadow of Eyes
  30. Episode 30: The Legendary Strongest Warrior Black Luster Soldier Descends
  31. Episode 31: Brutal: Heavy Metal Deck
  32. Episode 32: Transcend Time! Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon
  33. Episode 33: Finals of Friendship! Yugi vs Jonouchi (Part 1)
  34. Episode 34: Finals of Friendship! Yugi vs Jonouchi (Part 2)
  35. Episode 35: Final Duel: Yugi vs Pegasus
  36. Episode 36: Impossible to Defeat!? The Invincible Toon Army
  37. Episode 37: Begin Counterattack! Mind Shuffle
  38. Episode 38: Evil Eye Activates: Relinquished
  39. Episode 39: Union of Light and Dark: Black Chaos Descends
  40. Episode 40: King of Duelists
  41. Episode 41: The Girl from America
  42. Episode 42: Deadly Shadow Ghoul
  43. Episode 43: Big 5`s Trap: Duel Monsters Quest
  44. Episode 44: DM Quest 2: Yugi the Legendary Hero
  45. Episode 45: DM Quest 3: Dragon Master Knight
  46. Episode 46: Mysterious Transfer Student Ryuji Otogi
  47. Episode 47: Showdown! Dungeon Dice Monsters
  48. Episode 48: Yugi`s Difficult Battle: Orgoth the Relentless`s Fierce Attack
  49. Episode 49: Miracle Dimension: Summon Dark Magician
  50. Episode 50: Challenge from the Past: Terrifying Zera the Mant
  51. Episode 51: Millennium Puzzle in Pieces
  52. Episode 52: Pharaoh`s Lost Memories
  53. Episode 53: Flaming Dance Battle
  54. Episode 54: This City Becomes Battle City!
  55. Episode 55: Ghouls Attack: Red-Eyes B. Dragon Targeted
  56. Episode 56: Fierce Battle! Battle City Begins
  57. Episode 57: Comeback Chain Destruction
  58. Episode 58: Esper Roba: Danger of the Psychic Deck
  59. Episode 59: Courageous Gamble: Spin, Roulette Spider
  60. Episode 60: Dark Magician User: Pandora
  61. Episode 61: Black Magic of the Soul
  62. Episode 62: Magician`s Student: Dark Magician Girl
  63. Episode 63: Revenge Trap Out of Control! Paracide
  64. Episode 64: Gearfried the Iron Knight
  65. Episode 65: Marik Makes His Move: God Combo
  66. Episode 66: Slifer the Sky Dragon
  67. Episode 67: Surpass God! Ultimate Infinite Loop
  68. Episode 68: Unseen Foe: Sea Stealth II
  69. Episode 69: The Legendary Fisherman
  70. Episode 70: Curse of the Mask: Skyscraper Duel
  71. Episode 71: God Cards Sealed Away
  72. Episode 72: Unite!
  73. Episode 73: Obelisk the Tormentor
  74. Episode 74: Bonds
  75. Episode 75: Heartless Duel: Yugi vs Jonouchi
  76. Episode 76: Reach Him! Red-Eyes B. Dragon of Friendship
  77. Episode 77: Countdown to Despair
  78. Episode 78: Attack Me! Last Turn of Destiny
  79. Episode 79: Ghost Deck vs Occult Deck
  80. Episode 80: Meet Ninja Master Magnum
  81. Episode 81: Battle Ship Takes Off!
  82. Episode 82: First Duel in the Sky: Yugi vs Yami Bakura
  83. Episode 83: Destiny Board Brings Death
  84. Episode 84: Destroy the Darkness: God`s Strike!
  85. Episode 85: Hidden Power: Mystery of the God Cards
  86. Episode 86: Jonouchi vs Trap Deck
  87. Episode 87: Inherited Card: Jinzo`s Counterattack!
  88. Episode 88: Summon the Winged Dragon of Ra
  89. Episode 89: Ra`s Anger: Stand Up, Jonouchi!
  90. Episode 90: Mai vs Marik: Shadow Duel
  91. Episode 91: Steal the God Card
  92. Episode 92: Mystery of the Hieratic Text
  93. Episode 93: Kaiba vs the 8th Duelist
  94. Episode 94: The Strike That Changes the Future
  95. Episode 95: Ishtar Family`s Truth Revealed
  96. Episode 96: Marik vs Bakura
  97. Episode 97: One Turn Kill
  98. Episode 98: Mysterious Challenger: Giant Moving Fortress Surfaces!
  99. Episode 99: Deck Master Deepsea Warrior
  100. Episode 100: Terrifying Resurrection Combo
  101. Episode 101: Rainbow Arch`s Counterattack
  102. Episode 102: Duel on Ice: Anzu in Danger
  103. Episode 103: Shine! Sage`s Stone
  104. Episode 104: Deck Master Judge Man`s Verdict
  105. Episode 105: Gamble for Victory
  106. Episode 106: A Man`s Path: Honda`s Honorable Defeat
  107. Episode 107: St. Joan: The Trinity`s Attack
  108. Episode 108: Mokuba Kidnapped: Kaiba vs Jinzo
  109. Episode 109: Attack from Space: Satellite Cannon
  110. Episode 110: Mystery Deepens: Noa`s Identity
  111. Episode 111: The Big Five`s Counterattack
  112. Episode 112: Jonouchi Targeted: Team Play for Victory
  113. Episode 113: Defeat Five-Headed Dragon
  114. Episode 114: Noa vs Seto: The Duel at Creation
  115. Episode 115: Invincible Deck Master Shinato`s Ark
  116. Episode 116: Save Mokuba! 7th Turn of Destiny
  117. Episode 117: Inherited Deck: Yugi vs Noa
  118. Episode 118: 10000 Life Points vs 100!!
  119. Episode 119: Kaiba Family`s Darkness
  120. Episode 120: Exodia Necross
  121. Episode 121: Escape!!
  122. Episode 122: Venue for the Finals: Alcatraz
  123. Episode 123: Battle Royal!
  124. Episode 124: Each Player`s Opponent
  125. Episode 125: Semifinals of Darkness: Jonouchi vs Marik
  126. Episode 126: Helpoemer
  127. Episode 127: Comeback! Gilford the Lightning
  128. Episode 128: Jonouchi Dies
  129. Episode 129: Coliseum in the Sky: Yugi vs Kaiba
  130. Episode 130: Three Knights Who Summon God
  131. Episode 131: Clash! Slifer vs Obelisk
  132. Episode 132: Inherited Duel of Destiny
  133. Episode 133: Promise with a Friend: Red-Eyes B. Dragon
  134. Episode 134: Fire at Hatred! Dark Paladin
  135. Episode 135: The Blazing Road of a Scrub: Jonouchi vs Kaiba
  136. Episode 136: Blue-Eyes White Dragon vs Blue-Eyes White Dragon
  137. Episode 137: Road to Becoming a True Duelist
  138. Episode 138: Final Match: Yugi vs Marik
  139. Episode 139: Fiend`s Sanctuary Activates!
  140. Episode 140: Immortal Wall: Egyptian God Slime
  141. Episode 141: Obelisk`s Fury: Soul Energy Max
  142. Episode 142: Battle City Concludes!
  143. Episode 143: Alcatraz in Flames
  144. Episode 144: Signs
  145. Episode 145: Pulse of a New Darkness
  146. Episode 146: The Seal of Orichalcos
  147. Episode 147: Nameless Dragon Timaeus
  148. Episode 148: Pegasus`s Invitation
  149. Episode 149: Toon World`s Nightmare
  150. Episode 150: Awaken! Critias
  151. Episode 151: Unexpected Enemy
  152. Episode 152: Mai Who Fell into Darkness
  153. Episode 153: Resurrect! The Third Dragon
  154. Episode 154: Hermos`s Miracle
  155. Episode 155: The Target Is the Nameless Pharaoh
  156. Episode 156: Yugi vs Rafael: Impenetrable Guardian Deck
  157. Episode 157: The Truth About Doma
  158. Episode 158: Darkness Inside Yugi: Timaeus Vanishes
  159. Episode 159: Torn Soul
  160. Episode 160: Runaway Train Duel
  161. Episode 161: Power Up Deck! Haga & Ryuzaki
  162. Episode 162: Timaeus Fails to Activate
  163. Episode 163: Battle! Two Yugis
  164. Episode 164: Orichalcos Soldier
  165. Episode 165: Valon on the Move! Mysterious Armor Deck
  166. Episode 166: Amelda`s Revenge: Duel in the Sky
  167. Episode 167: Air Fortress Ziggurat
  168. Episode 168: Dartz`s Shadow Approaches
  169. Episode 169: Clash! Jonouchi vs Valon
  170. Episode 170: Full Armor Gravitation
  171. Episode 171: Resonating Souls
  172. Episode 172: After the Fight
  173. Episode 173: Bitter Victory
  174. Episode 174: Duel of Destiny! Yugi vs Rafael
  175. Episode 175: Immortal! Guardian Dreadscythe
  176. Episode 176: Strike the Heart`s Darkness!
  177. Episode 177: To the Final Battle! Dartz vs Yugi & Kaiba
  178. Episode 178: Tragedy of Atlantis
  179. Episode 179: Captured Mirror Knights
  180. Episode 180: The Three Seals of Orichalcos
  181. Episode 181: Resurrect! The Three Legendary Knights
  182. Episode 182: Infinite Attack Points Divine Serpent Geh
  183. Episode 183: Battle of the Gods
  184. Episode 184: Walk Inside the Light
  185. Episode 185: KC Grand Prix Begins
  186. Episode 186: The Scheme Begins
  187. Episode 187: Jonouchi vs Mask the Rock
  188. Episode 188: The Illusory Ancient Dragon
  189. Episode 189: Fierce Fight! Rebecca vs Vivian
  190. Episode 190: Jonouchi vs Sieg: Beautiful Duel
  191. Episode 191: Goddess of Monster Destruction
  192. Episode 192: Rebecca vs Leon: Genius vs Genius
  193. Episode 193: Leon in Fairyland
  194. Episode 194: Kaiba Steps In! Grand Prix Finals
  195. Episode 195: Valkyrie vs Blue-Eyes White Dragon
  196. Episode 196: Duel King Decider Match: Yugi vs Leon
  197. Episode 197: Golden Castle of Stromberg
  198. Episode 198: KC Grand Prix Finale
  199. Episode 199: The Ultimate Game
  200. Episode 200: Dark Bakura on the Move
  201. Episode 201: The Door of Memories Opens
  202. Episode 202: Meet Bandit King Bakura!
  203. Episode 203: Mahad`s Determination
  204. Episode 204: Battle to the Death! Mahad vs Bakura
  205. Episode 205: Blue-Eyed Kisara
  206. Episode 206: Secret of the Millennium Items` Creation
  207. Episode 207: Time Rewinds
  208. Episode 208: The Pharaoh Is Alive
  209. Episode 209: Ghost Village
  210. Episode 210: The End of Bandit King Bakura
  211. Episode 211: A New Stage
  212. Episode 212: Great Shadow Magus
  213. Episode 213: Countdown to the Evil God`s Resurrection
  214. Episode 214: White Dragon
  215. Episode 215: Zorc Resurrects
  216. Episode 216: Legendary Protector Exodia Resurrects!
  217. Episode 217: Summon! The Three Gods
  218. Episode 218: Zorc vs Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon
  219. Episode 219: In the Name of the Pharaoh!!
  220. Episode 220: The Final Test
  221. Episode 221: The Last Duel of Destiny
  222. Episode 222: Defeat the Three Gods!
  223. Episode 223: Strong Heart Kind Heart
  224. Episode 224: The Story That Ends in Light

Reviews

One of the Few Cases Where I Would Agree the Abridged Series Is the Best Way to Experience This Series