Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998 TV Series)

Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998 TV series)

Yu-Gi-Oh! (遊☆戯☆王, Yūgiō?, lit. King of Games) is a 1998 Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation and Bandai based on the manga of the same name written by Kazuki Takahashi. The series aired on TV Asahi between April 4, 1998 and October 10, 1998. An animated film based on the series was released in Japanese theatres on March 6, 1999. The opening theme is "Kawaita Sakebi" (渇いた叫び, Thirsty Cry?) by Field of View whilst the ending theme is "Ashita Moshi Kimi ga Kowaretemo" (明日もし君が壊れても, Even If You Break Tomorrow?) by Wands. The series was followed by a different adaptation produced by Nihon Ad Systems and Konami, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, which began airing in 2000.