Japan Synopsis
遊☆戯☆王
A timid young boy who loves all sorts of games, one day solves an ancient puzzle known as the Millennium Puzzle, causing his body to play host to a mysterious spirit with the personality of a gambler.
The 1997–1999 Japan Window
162 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Yu-Gi-Oh! sits at position #50.
Also On tv asahi
Other series that aired on tv asahi.
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Yu-Gi-Oh! premiered. 447 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,567 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (66th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.4 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Family productions specifically: #76 of 229 (top 33%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 27 |
| Release Date | April 4, 1998 |
| Official Site | www.toei-anim.co.jp |
External Catalogs
Questions Answered
Who created Yu-Gi-Oh!?
Yu-Gi-Oh! was created by Kazuki Takahashi.
When did Yu-Gi-Oh! end?
Yu-Gi-Oh! finished its run with its final episode airing on October 10, 1998.
Where did Yu-Gi-Oh! air?
Yu-Gi-Oh! aired on tv asahi, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.