Its amazing to think thatYu-Gi-Oh!is nowcelebrating its 25th anniversary.

It feels like just yesterday that this powerhouse of manga, anime, and gaming made its debut.

DespiteYu-Gi-Oh!s global success, there are still some fascinating, lesser-known chapters in the franchises history.

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From Manga to Mainstream: How Yu-Gi-Oh!

Conquered the World

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Together, the anime and manga helped establishYu-Gi-Oh!as a household name in the West.

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Amid this success,4Kids briefly releasedYu-Gi-Oh!

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The current anime,Yu-Gi-Oh!

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CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES, will launch in April with monthly episodes diving into the card games lore.

The celebration wraps up in Paris, where theYu-Gi-Oh!

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World Championship 2025will take place from August 3031.

Relive 25 years of Yu-Gi-Oh!

in a new tribute video showcasing legendary duels and fan-favorite characters

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