The original Yu-Gi-Oh! manga, created by Kazuki Takahashi, was first serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters anime adaptation premiered in Japan, bringing the trading card game to a wider audience.
Konami launched the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, allowing fans to play the game featured in the manga and anime.
The first official international Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Championship was held, marking the start of global competitive play.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime series premiered, focusing on a new generation of duelists at Duel Academy.