Yu-Gi-Oh!, also known as Yu-Gi-Oh! The Shadow Games and King of Games, is a 27 episode anime adaptation of Kazuki Takahashi’s manga that aired in 1998. This is the original series of Yu-Gi-Oh that was not licensed or aired in English, despite being released in a dozen other languages.
The Yu-Gi-Oh that was released and aired in the US is Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, a 224 episode alternative retelling that aired from 2000 to 2004. This series was licensed by FUNimation and 4Kids, broadcasted on Cartoon Network, KIDS’ WB, and YTV, as well as releases on DVD.
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008