With so many episodes, figuring out the watch order can get confusing.
Currently, there are 11 TV shows and four movies in the Yu-Gi-Oh!
you’re able to choose to watch it either by release order or chronological order.
You’ll find out whats optional and what should come next!
Watch Order According To Release Dates
If you are watching the Yu-Gi-Oh!
with its 27 episodes might not be the best starting point becauseYu-Gi-Oh!
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Episodes
Release Date
Yu-Gi-Oh!
TV Show
27
1998
Movie
-
1999
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Duel Monsters
224
2000
Yu-Gi-Oh!
The Movie: Pyramid of Light
2004
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Capsule Monsters
Miniseries
12
2006
Yu-Gi-Oh!
5D’s
154 + 1
2008
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Bonds Beyond Time
2010
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Zexal
73 + 1
2011
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Zexal II
2012
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Arc V
148
2014
Yu-Gi-Oh!
The Dark Side of Dimensions
2016
Yu-Gi-Oh!
VRAINS
120
2017
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sevens
92
2020
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Card Game The Chronicles
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2025
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Chronological Watch Order
If you want to watch Yu-Gi-Oh!
Below is the chronological order for watching Yu-Gi-Oh!
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Notes
you’ve got the option to skip this if you start from Duel Monsters.
you’re free to skip this if you start from Duel Monsters.
If you watched the 1998 Yu-Gi-Oh series, watch this movie after finishing it.
Watch until episode 144, then watch Pyramid of Light.
Watch this after episode 144 of Duel Monsters, then continue to episode 145.
Watch until episode 184, then watch the mini-series, Yu-Gi-Oh!
After watching this mini-series, continue watching Duel Monsters from episode 185.
After Capsule Monsters, finish Duel Monsters.
After finishing it, watch The Dark Side of Dimensions.
Watch until episode 80, then if you’re watching it, watch Bonds Beyond Time.
Watch this before episode 80 of Yu-Gi-Oh!
Also, check that you have watched Duel Monsters and GX.
After Bonds Beyond Time, continue from episode 81.
(1998 TV Series)
Watching Yu-Gi-Oh!
in release order is one of the best choices.
However, there are some confusing TV shows and movies that might cause issues while following this order.
One of the biggest ones is the 1998 Yu-Gi-Oh!
If youre looking to watch the Yu-Gi-Oh!
This series alsosticks very closely to the early parts of the manga.
anime consists of 27 episodes.
That said,both the 1998 anime and Duel Monsters are very different.If you want to consume more Yu-Gi-Oh!
content, you’ve got the option to watch both.
But if youd rather jump straight into the more well-known series, starting with Duel Monsters is totally fine!
This movie, like the 1998 series, was produced by Toei Animation.
series, so if you’re planning to watch that, it makes sense to watch this movie afterward.
If you’re watching the 1998 series, this movie is worth checking out.
However, if you’re starting from Duel Monsters, it might be a confusing entry point.
That said, you might still enjoy it as a standalone film!
If you want to dive into the Yu-Gi-Oh!
The story begins with Yugi trying to save his grandfathers soul, leading him to the Duelist Kingdom tournament.
Duel Monsters.To follow the events in order, its best towatch it after Episode 144.
The movie follows Yugi and his friends as they battle Anubis after the events of the Battle City arc.
GX is a sequel to Yu-Gi-Oh!
However, since the main cast is entirely new, this might feel different from the original.
That said, afew Duel Monsters characters make cameo appearances!
This mini-series also inspired the Yu-Gi-Oh!
Capsule Monsters Collectible Figure Game.
Additionally, Turbo Duels are introduced, offering a fast-paced battle style.
His rival, Jack Atlas, resides in Neo Domino City, an upper-class district.
you’re free to watch this series after Yu-Gi-Oh!
The Japanese version of Yu-Gi-Oh!
5D’s has 154 episodes and 1 special episode, while the English version has 123 episodes.
Zexal is a spin-off series set in the near future.
The main character is Yuma Tsukumo, whose goal is to become the Duel Monsters champion.
This anime alsointroduces the Xyz Summoning mechanic, and Xyz monsters are first featured here.
If you plan to watch this series, you canwatch it after Yu-Gi-Oh!
Zexal II is thecontinuation of Yu-Gi-Oh!
Zexal.The story starts with Yuma and his friends battling the evil forces of Barian World.
This is the only series that has a split season.
Zexal.This series also consists of 73 episodes and has two special episodes.
October 7, 2012
April 14, 2013
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October 6, 2013
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Arc V is another spin-off, with the main character being Yuya Sakaki.
He learns a new power called Pendulum Summoning, which allows him to summon multiple monsters at once.
This catches the attention of Leo Akaba, a company president.
This introduces the concept of the multiverse.
This series isnot connected to other Yu-Gi-Oh!
series, so you dont need to watch the others to understand it.
However, following the release order, you’re free to watch it after Yu-Gi-Oh!
storyline, Duel Monsters.
It follows events six months after the original manga’s conclusion and one year after the anime.
Therefore, its recommended towatch this film after finishing Yu-Gi-Oh!
The film introduces a new mechanic called Dimension Summon.
Characters like Yugi, Kaiba, and Bakura make appearances.
Meanwhile, a new threat, Diva, rises, and she has the ability to alter reality.
This TV series is also a spin-off.
It introduces Link Summoning and the Extra Deck monster zones.
The events begin when a hacker group called Knights of Hanoi attacks the program.
Yusaku’s main goal while battling this hacker group is tied to an event he encountered ten years earlier.
The main character is Yuga Ohdo, and the series takes place in a futuristic town called Goha.
Yuga is an elementary school student who loves dueling as much as he loves inventing.
He creates a new game called Rush Duel, which is faster-paced than the regular dueling style.
This invention catches the attention of others, including the Goha Corporation, and the events unfold from there.
After the first season, a new mechanic called Maximum Summon is introduced.
This is the first anime in the Yu-Gi-Oh!
franchisenot produced by Gallop, the studio that has been working on Yu-Gi-Oh!
Instead, the studio Bridge took over the franchise.
Sevens, taking place sometime after its events.
His goal is to learn Rush Dueling and offer a better future to his people.
The story progresses with the attack on Yudias' planet and the consequences of Yuga’s actions.
Similar to the Yu-Gi-Oh!
OCG Stories manga, the characters will be versions of the cards, rather than Duel Monsters players.
The main characters include names like Raye, Albus, Roze, and Ecclesia.
It is expected that the episodes will be released on a monthly basis.
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