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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

2000·Show
224Episodes in1Season·TV-Y
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes–84%
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Games, fantasy, and sports

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

It's time to duel!

Bullies often target someone frail and weak—someone exactly like Yûgi Muto. He treasures his Millennium Puzzle, an ancient Egyptian artifact that was brought into his grandfather's game shop. Believing that solving the puzzle will grant him his wish, he completes the puzzle, unleashing a new personality within him, the soul of the "King of Games." The new personality named Yami Yûgi is the exact opposite of Yûgi. Upon any injustice toward him, Yami Yûgi takes over Yûgi's body and forces the opponent into a "Shadow Game".
Card Game DuelingSupernatural MysteryClassic Shonen AnimeEgyptian MythologyHigh-Stakes CompetitionNostalgic Cult HitDual Personality TropeFriendship and TrustFantasy Adventure

Crew

Directed by:
Hiromichi Matano, Masaki Kitamura, Masahiro Hosoda
Written by:
Junki Takegami, Shin Yoshida, Atsushi Maekawa

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

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Where can I stream Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters legally?

NetflixPrimeCrunchyrollPhiloHooplaRetrocrushDisneyNOWPlex

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Retrocrush, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters rated?

TV-YViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-Y in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 224 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters air?

It ran from 2000 to 2004 and has ended.

What language is Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters use?

Utopia Justifies the MeansHero, Rival, Friend TrioSdrawkcab NameFilling the SilenceCurb-Stomp CushionPowered by a Forsaken ChildCalling Your AttacksInsane Troll LogicSudden Sequel Heel SyndromeOffscreen Moment of AwesomeDebt DetesterRedemption Equals Deathand 343 more

TV Tropes lists 355 storytelling tropes for Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, including Utopia Justifies the Means, Hero, Rival, Friend Trio, Sdrawkcab Name.