The original Yu-Gi-Oh! manga, which inspired the Duel Monsters anime, began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine in Japan.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters anime first aired on TV Tokyo in Japan, introducing the animated adaptation of the popular card game series.
The English dub of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters began airing in the United States, greatly increasing its popularity internationally.
Konami officially launched the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in North America and other regions, growing the franchise worldwide.
The final episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters aired in Japan, marking the conclusion of the original anime series.
Yugi Moto completes the ancient Millennium Puzzle, awakening the spirit of the Pharaoh and beginning his journey into Duel Monsters.
Yugi and his friends travel to Duelist Kingdom to rescue his grandfather and face powerful duelists organized by Maximillion Pegasus.
Seto Kaiba organizes the Battle City tournament, drawing many of the world's best duelists for high-stakes duels to collect Egyptian God Cards.
Yugi faces Marik Ishtar in the final duel of the Battle City tournament, overcoming Marik's dark influence and protecting the Egyptian God Cards.
Yugi and friends enter the virtual world created by Noah, encountering threats both digital and real, culminating in a duel against Noah Kaiba.
Yugi and the Pharaoh uncover the truth about the Pharaoh's past and the ancient shadow games, battling to maintain peace.
Yugi duels the spirit of the Pharaoh in a final game to let the Pharaoh move on from the world, ending their journey together.
