Another Japanese cartoon that has become so popular that it spread to other parts of the world. Debuting in 1996 in popular Anime/Manga magazine, "Shonen Jump", by creator Kazuki Takahashi. Main character 'Yugi' must help his dark half, an Egyptian Pharoah who has lost his memory, save the world from dark evil that never seems to end. A 5,000 year old game has been linked to the present day in this popular Anime series which has hooked (mostly) boys from 6-17.
That's the clean and nice version. This is the original.
When originally published weekly in the magazine, Yugi and his small group of friends, Téa, Joey and Tristan, just try to get through life living in Japan while attending a private high school. Yugi seems to get involved in "adult" situations usually involving guns, gang violence, and sex, and has to find a way out. His other, dark, half comes out whenever he feels Yugi is in trouble and challenges his enemies to games where if they lose, they must play a "penalty game" where their life is changed to make them have a taste of their own medicine. That's what it was like in Japan, before it hit American Censors.
To anyone who feels this is just another Pokémon or other Anime, blame the censors, not Japan. And, to those who are knocking this HUGE hit, how many graphic novels have you read that make you know what the real story is? Don't knock it 'till you tried it.
That's the clean and nice version. This is the original.
When originally published weekly in the magazine, Yugi and his small group of friends, Téa, Joey and Tristan, just try to get through life living in Japan while attending a private high school. Yugi seems to get involved in "adult" situations usually involving guns, gang violence, and sex, and has to find a way out. His other, dark, half comes out whenever he feels Yugi is in trouble and challenges his enemies to games where if they lose, they must play a "penalty game" where their life is changed to make them have a taste of their own medicine. That's what it was like in Japan, before it hit American Censors.
To anyone who feels this is just another Pokémon or other Anime, blame the censors, not Japan. And, to those who are knocking this HUGE hit, how many graphic novels have you read that make you know what the real story is? Don't knock it 'till you tried it.
Person 1: Hey, did you read Yu-Gi-Oh book 5 yet?
Person 2: Not yet, but I can't wait!
Person 3: You actually read that?
Persons 1 and 2: Yeah. Who in their right mind isn't reading "Yu-Gi-Oh!"?
Person 2: Not yet, but I can't wait!
Person 3: You actually read that?
Persons 1 and 2: Yeah. Who in their right mind isn't reading "Yu-Gi-Oh!"?
by Mark-Defender of YGO! September 01, 2005
A childrens card game that is known for being a gateway drug to much harder fantasy games like Magic the Gathering and Axis and Allies.
14 year old Yugi: "Hey wanna play some Yu Gi Oh! ?"
4015 year old Pharoh: " Nah. That doesn't do it for me
anymore. I do Magic the Gathering
now."
14 year old yugi: "Really? What's that?
4015 year old Pharoh: "Here's 60 hits."
4015 year old Pharoh: " Nah. That doesn't do it for me
anymore. I do Magic the Gathering
now."
14 year old yugi: "Really? What's that?
4015 year old Pharoh: "Here's 60 hits."
by Toshi911 September 12, 2009
Yu-gi-oh is a japanese anime *very* badly dubbed by 4kids. Is about a boy who plays around with cards, watch WB to find out. Pronounced you-gee(hard g)-oh
by Will March 30, 2003
by Craaag September 16, 2005
1. An awesome anime which was ruined by 4kids. Has 2 spin-off shows, known as Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (which sucks on both versions), and Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (which sucks balls in the dub, but is actually pretty good in the original Japanese version with subs)/ Also has a hilarious parody known as Yu-Gi-Oh! the abridged series.
2. A popular trading card game, based on the anime. People say it's kiddish, but its actually fun and requires strategy.
2. A popular trading card game, based on the anime. People say it's kiddish, but its actually fun and requires strategy.
1. Guy 1: Man Yu-Gi-Oh! is the worst show ever! It sucks and its for kids! And 5D's is even worse!
Guy 2: Try watching the original Japanese version on subtitles).
Guy 1 (after watching original Japanese version on subtitles): Man, this show rocks! But I still think 5D's sucks
Guy 2: Like the original, the Japanese version of 5D's on subtitles is far better than the 4kids dub.
Guy 1 (after watching original Jpanese version): You're right! 5D's rocks, and so does the original Yu-Gi-Oh!
2. Guy 3 (pokemon fan): Dude you play Yu-Gi-Oh! you nerdy faggot, yugayho is the gayest game ever lolololololol
Guy 4: Stfu and go back to your Pokemon, which sucks and is for kids.
Guy 2: Try watching the original Japanese version on subtitles).
Guy 1 (after watching original Japanese version on subtitles): Man, this show rocks! But I still think 5D's sucks
Guy 2: Like the original, the Japanese version of 5D's on subtitles is far better than the 4kids dub.
Guy 1 (after watching original Jpanese version): You're right! 5D's rocks, and so does the original Yu-Gi-Oh!
2. Guy 3 (pokemon fan): Dude you play Yu-Gi-Oh! you nerdy faggot, yugayho is the gayest game ever lolololololol
Guy 4: Stfu and go back to your Pokemon, which sucks and is for kids.
by Yu-Gi-Oh! fan123 August 22, 2010
An anime cartoon that is spliced and edited for american viewers to make it even crappier than it already is. Yugi, the main character apparently is always hopped up on crack because his eyes are friggin huge. He also has a split personality. Because he gets all serious and talks like a cheesey sports announcer. The only thing they do in the cartoon is stand on a podium thingy and shout commands to card that have come 'alive' on an outrageous 3-D computer generator thing. If I have offended 9 year olds or loser 25 year olds who like yu gi oh, well FUCK YOU. :)
by only$19.99,less s+h December 27, 2003
1) A card game, manga, and anime that are a complete waste of time, money, and technology. Involves characters/players yelling at each other about cards that don't matter, taking away Life Points that don't really matter, either, and generally only appeals to eight-year-old boys.
2) Perfect material for an anime music video to Barenaked Ladies' "New Kid (On The Block)." If anyone ever finds this video, they MUST watch it.
2) Perfect material for an anime music video to Barenaked Ladies' "New Kid (On The Block)." If anyone ever finds this video, they MUST watch it.
On the next episode of Yu Gi Oh!: Will Yugi be able to save the soul of his best friend's sister-in-law's cousin twice removed from being cast into the Shadow Realm by Yami Pikachu? Or will his faith in the Spleen of the Cards falter and cause him to lose his Puce-Eyes Primrose Dragon? Tune in next week to find out!!
by MadDashShaddi October 13, 2004