The Sagas of the Duel
Since 1998, the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe has spanned eight animated sagas, each with its own hero, city and signature summoning method. Here's the full timeline.
1998 β 2004Yu-Gi-Oh! (Duel Monsters)
Where the legend begins: a shy teenager merges with the spirit of an Egyptian pharaoh through the Millennium Puzzle and faces the darkness through Shadow Games.
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2004 β 2008Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
A more school-life, adventurous tone: Judai enrolls at the prestigious Duel Academy and climbs the ranks, from the Slifer Red dorm all the way to the top.
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2008 β 2011Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
A darker, more futuristic setting: duels are fought on motorcycles through the streets of New Domino City, amid social inequality and brand-new Synchro Summons.
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2011 β 2014Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
Yuma merges with the astral being Astral to recover the Numeron Cards, introducing Xyz Summoning and a tone squarely aimed at a younger audience.
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2014 β 2017Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V
All four summoning methods (Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, Pendulum) finally coexist, in spectacular Action Duels fought inside open-air arenas.
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2017 β 2019Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS
A cyberpunk turn: duels take place inside the virtual network of Link VRAINS, where Playmaker hunts down rogue AIs through Link Summoning.
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2020 β 2022Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENDS
A return to a faster, more instinctive dueling pace with Rush Duels, designed for newcomers and veterans alike.
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2022 β 2024Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!
The direct sequel to SEVENDS, deepening the Rush Duel universe with new protagonists and new rivalries.
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