The popular anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! (遊☆戯☆王) started in 1998, based on the Weekly Shonen Jump manga. The symbol of the anime is the trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, which has been played worldwide since then. The second season of the anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (遊☆戯☆王デュエルモンスターズ) released in 2000 popularized the card game and the anime itself, and the new series is still ongoing. Air Dates: from 1998 Genre: Fantasy Recommended for Anime Fans #BestAnimeAndNovels