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Yu-Gi-Oh!: Debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump

Author Kazuki Takahashi
Volumes 38
Chapters 343
Published 1996–2004
Genres Gaming, Fantasy, Action

Yu-Gi-Oh! debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #1417 on September 30, 1996. Created by Kazuki Takahashi, the series follows Yugi Mutou, a boy who solves an ancient puzzle and gains the power of a pharaoh to play high-stakes games. The card game arc spawned the global trading card phenomenon and one of the best-selling card games of all time.

Frequently Asked Questions

In which issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Yu-Gi-Oh! debut?
Yu-Gi-Oh! debuted in issue #1417 of Weekly Shōnen Jump, published on September 30, 1996.
Who created Yu-Gi-Oh!?
Yu-Gi-Oh! was created by Kazuki Takahashi. Sadly, the author passed away in July 2022.
How many volumes does Yu-Gi-Oh! have?
Yu-Gi-Oh! has 38 volumes with 343 chapters, published between 1996 and 2004.
How did the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game originate?
The Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game was developed by Konami based on the Monster Duels arc of the manga series and launched in 1999 in Japan, becoming one of the best-selling card games in history.