If you played Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters in 2002 and picked it up today, you would have whiplash. The game has evolved dramatically. The original series ended with the "Battle City" arc, which introduced the first major mechanic: (e.g., Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon ).
You cannot discuss Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters without discussing the anime. The show was, in essence, a 224-episode commercial—but it was a brilliant one. The story followed Yugi Mutou, his Pharaoh alter-ego Atem, and his friends Joey, Tea, and Tristan as they faced rivals like the arrogant Seto Kaiba and the shadowy Pegasus. Yu-Gi-Oh- Duel Monsters
“It’s time to d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-duel!” Before the catchphrases, the Egyptian mythology, and three sequel series, there was a simple manga about games… and a shadow game that changed anime forever. If you played Yu-Gi-Oh
The anime series, which debuted in 1998, follows the story of Yugi Mutou, a shy and timid high school student who becomes a skilled duelist when he plays the game. The series was a massive hit, running for 224 episodes and spawning several spin-offs, movies, and OVAs. The original series ended with the "Battle City"