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.