Story
Adapting the first seven volumes of the manga series, whilst also introducing some original storylines, the story follows a boy named Yugi Mutou, who is timid and often bullied. One day, he manages to solve a mysterious item known as the Millenium Puzzle, said to grant a wish to whomever solves it. Upon completing the puzzle, however, Yugi is possessed by a spirit residing in the puzzle, known only as 'Dark Yugi'. From that day forth, whenever someone with a dark heart threatens Yugi's friends, Yugi becomes Dark Yugi and challenges these people to Shadow Games, games of incredible risk that reveal a person's true nature.
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