• Air date: 16 Nov '02 48 episodes
      Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters is a television anime series produced by Nihon Ad Systems and Studio Gallop, based on chapters 60-343 of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga written by Kazuki Takahashi. It is the second anime adaptation of the manga following the anime produced by Toei Animation, adapting the manga from where that series finished. The series revolves around a card duelist named Yugi Mutou, who faces various opponents in a game known as Duel Monsters. The series originally aired in Japan on TV Tokyo between April 2000 and September 2004, running for 224 episodes. An English-language adaptation by 4Kids Entertainment aired in North America between September 2001 and June 2006 on Kids' WB under the name Yu-Gi-Oh!, also releasing the series in various countries outside of Japan. Based on the success of the series, 4Kids also commissioned an animated film, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light, and a mini-series, Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters. The series has spawned three main spin-off anime series; Yu-Gi-Oh!...
  • List of Episodes (48)
    • 1. The Mystery Duelist (Part 1 of 2)

      16 Nov '02
      When a mysterious fortune teller steals Yugi's Puzzle, he follows him to a warehouse where Yugi must duel the mysterious figure to win back his Puzzle. But as the duel begins, Yugi recognises his opponent's voice and eventually identifies him as Bandit Keith. However Keith has changed since Yugi last saw him and is now under the control of the mysterious figure. And with Keith's new-found masters comes a new style of playing, one that even Yugi might not be able to beat.
    • 2. The Mystery Duelist (Part 2 of 2)

      16 Nov '02
      The mysterious menace controlling Bandit Keith shatters the Millennium Puzzle into pieces before setting the dueling arena ablaze. Can Yugi put the Millennium Puzzle back together and save the spirit before the entire room is engulfed in flames.
    • 3. The Past is Prologue

      23 Nov '02
      The origin of Duel Monsters is revealed. Using the magic of the Millennium Necklace, Egyptian historian Ishizu Ishtar shows Seto Kaiba how Duel Monsters was played millennia ago. It seems the ancient games have been resurrected in modern times, along with three almighty beasts of unstoppable power - the Egyptian God Monsters.
    • 4. Steppin' Out

      23 Nov '02
      The spirit of the Millennium Puzzle realizes that his memories of ancient Egypt have faded, but Tea is going to help him uncover the mysteries of his past. Tea and the Pharaoh hang out and head to an arcade. At the arcade, Tea beats Johnny Steps at a dance machine and he demands a re-match. However, Yugi decides to duel him instead and if he wins, Tea has to date him.
    • 5. Obelisk the Tormentor

      30 Nov '02
      To face the future, Yugi must first look into the past. He learns that he was a powerful Pharaoh who saved the world five thousand years ago, and he must now save the world again. Meanwhile, Kaiba tests the hidden powers of his Egyptian God Card Obelisk The Tormentor against the fury of his Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon.
    • 6. Stalked by the Rare Hunters

      14 Dec '02
      On his way to the hospital to see his sister, Joey is cornered by a group of sinister Rare Hunters, who force him into a duel where, if he lose's, the Rare Hunters get his precious Red Eyes Black Dragon. Though Joey pummels his foes with his mighty monster armada, eliminating life points isn't the only path to victory.
    • 7. Yugi versus the Rare Hunter (Part 1 of 2)

      11 Jan '03
      As Battle City begins, Yugi challenges the Rare Hunter who stole Joey's Red Eyes in order to win it back for his friend. However as the duel begins, Joey tries to warn Yugi of his opponent's strategy, but Yugi refuses to be told. Will Yugi be able to win against a duellist who is about to draw the final piece of Exodia?
    • 8. Yugi versus the Rare Hunter (Part 2 of 2)

      18 Jan '03
      Yugi figures out the Rare Hunter's strategy to summon the almighty Exodia, but is it too late to stop him. The Rare Hunter already has four pieces of Exodia in his hand, and the fifth and final piece is on top of his deck. How can Yugi stop the invincible Exodia.
    • 9. The ESP Duelist (Part 1 of 2)

      25 Jan '03
      When Joey challenges Espa Roba, a duellist who has just defeated Rex Raptor, little does he suspect that Espa has psychic powers and can see his hand. However when some of his opponent's predictions aren't quite right, Joey suspects that Espa is not as amazing as he seems, only able to see what parts of the cards that Joey can see
    • 10. The ESP Duelist (Part 2 of 2)

      01 Feb '03
      Joey discovers that Espa Roba's extrasensory perception was a hoax, but he's not yet free from Espa's mental manipulations. Espa Roba's Jinzo not only slaughters all of Joey's monsters, but grows in power every turn. Joey's luck has come to an end... or has it?.
    • 11. The Master of Magicians (Part 1 of 3)

      08 Feb '03
      The magician duelist Arkana transports Yugi to the world's most lethal dueling arena where the cost of losing is banishment to the Shadow Realm. Yugi must win this duel or he'll lose much more than his Dark Magician
    • 12. The Master of Magicians (Part 2 of 3)

      08 Feb '03
      Yugi continues his duel against Arkana. However, Yugi can not seem to overcome Arkana's own Dark Magician, not to mention his ectoplasmer cards. Will he be able to beat Arkana?. Meanwhile, Grandpa, Tea, Joey, and Tristan comb the city trying to find Yugi.
    • 13. The Master of Magicians (Part 3 of 3)

      08 Feb '03
      As the duel between Arkana and Yugi continues, both sides struggle to beat the other, pitting Dark Magician against Dark Magician. However, Yugi has a secret weapon in Dark Magician Girl. Meanwhile, Joey and the other's continue the search for the secret duelling arena.
    • 14. Playing with a Parasite (Part 1 of 2)

      15 Feb '03
      In the middle of the city, Yugi, Joey, and Mai compare locater cards, with Mai having four, Yugi having three, and Joey having two. Trying not to be outdone by his friends, Joey rushes off to find a duel. However, a little boy steals his deck. While chasing him, he encounter's Weevil Underwood and challenge's him to a duel. However, unknown to Joey the thief has placed a nasty surprise in his deck.
    • 15. Playing with a Parasite (Part 2 of 2)

      22 Feb '03
      Joey continues his duel against Weevil. following Joey's defeat of his Great Moth Weevil unleashes his secret weapon, the Insect Queen. The Queen's ability keeps Joey backed into a corner with no exit in sight. Meanwhile, Marik plans his next move against Yugi.
    • 16. Mime Control (Part 1 of 3)

      08 Mar '03
      Marik is making his way to Battle City by boat, and is planing his ultimate strike on Yugi. He takes control of Strings - The Silent One and forces him to duel. At first the duel is going neither way. However, Marik is about to pull out his trump card, the Egyptian God card, Slifer the Sky Dragon
    • 17. Mime Control (Part 2 of 3)

      08 Mar '03
      Strings summons one of the most powerful creatures in the history of Duel Monsters - the Egyptian God Monster Slifer The Sky Dragon. What chance does Yugi's deck have against this unstoppable force.
    • 18. Mime Control (Part 3 of 3)

      15 Mar '03
      Yugi continues his duel, being outmatched by Slifer and its special ability every turn. Even his best Magic and Trap cards are not working. Can Yugi discover Slifer's one fatal flaw before he's annihilated by tens of thousands of attack points?
    • 19. Legendary Fisherman (Part 1 of 2)

      22 Mar '03
      Joey arrives at the aquarium where he finds Mako taking part in the show. Joey challenges Mako to a duel. If Joey wins, he can enter the finals. As the duel begins, Joey thinks that he is taking an early lead, however, Mako has plenty of surprises left in his ocean deck
    • 20. Legendary Fisherman (Part 2 of 2)

      29 Mar '03
      Mako's warrior The Legendary Fisherman unleashes a wave of destruction by stealthily destroying Joey's monsters from the depths of the sea. Joey must use all his skills, training, and experience to counter Mako's torrential tactics. Meanwhile, Kaiba and Yugi have located Joey, and are heading there. However, it may already be too late!
    • 21. Double Duel (Part 1 of 4)

      03 May '03
      Marik, with the help of Bakura, kidnaps Joey and Tea. To make matters worse, the Rare Hunters also kidnap Mokuba and force Yugi and Kaiba to take on tag team duelists Umbra and Lumis in a deadly Shadow Game.
    • 22. Double Duel (Part 2 of 4)

      10 May '03
      Tea has been thrown into a small room by the Rare Hunters and is joined shortly by Mokuba. Back at the duel, things get worse for Yugi & Kaiba as Lumis & Umbra continue to strengthen their tag team assult. Can Yugi and Kaiba put their differences aside before they're sent on a one-way trip to the Shadow Realm?.
    • 23. Double Duel (Part 3 of 4)

      17 May '03
      Yugi and Kaiba start to exhibit signs of teamwork, but it's too little too late to stop Umbra and Lumis summoning their Masked Beast Des Gardius, a monstrous menace even more powerful than the Blue Eyes White Dragon
    • 24. Double Duel (Part 4 of 4)

      24 May '03
      Yugi combines his magnetic monsters to summon the mighty Valkyrion The Magna Warrior. However, little does Yugi know that Umbra and Lumis have one final mask to turn his own monsters against him.
    • 25. The Rescue

      14 Jun '03
      Yugi and Kaiba are on a rescue mission to save their friends. But along the way, all their worries and secrets are revealed as they relive the troubles they've faced... and will be facing in the future.