Yu-Gi-Oh Fans Celebrate the Manga's 25th Anniversary

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Yu-Gi-Oh! fans are celebrating the manga's monumental 25th Anniversary! Kazuki Takahashi's original series first made its debut in the pages of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan in September 1996, and ever since has sparked a huge franchise that has not only included the original spin-off, but several anime projects, sequels, movies, video games, merchandise, and even a real life trading card game that fans still actively play today. It started out as a much different kind of series than fans know it as today, but has still captured the imaginations of fans all around the world.

Not only has the anime adaptation of the series celebrated its own special milestones such as crossing the impressive 1000 episode mark just last year, but now the manga has officially hit its 25th Anniversary since its original debut in Japan. With such a massive milestone, fans can't help but celebrate not only the original series, but how far the franchise has come from its original humble roots. Viz Media's official Twitter account had sparked the original celebration for this major anniversary too, and you can check it out below:

YUP! It's time to r-r-r-r-r-reminisce as today marks 25 years of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga series!

It's your move. Tell us what your favorite moment was? pic.twitter.com/oAie8lJ00l

-- VIZ (@VIZMedia) September 14, 2021

Read on to see what fans are saying about Yu-Gi-Oh's 25th Anniversary, and let us know what you think! Where were you when you first picked up the series? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animated and other cool stuff @Valdezology on Twitter!

It's Time to Duel!

Its officially September 14th in Japan! Meaning its the 25th anniversary of the Yugioh manga! pic.twitter.com/qVtEXyiKy6

-- Yugi Pictures ? Happy 25th YGO (@YugiPics) September 13, 2021

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Here's How The Creator Brought it to an End!

Kazuki Takahashi's message from the final volume of Yugioh pic.twitter.com/XfupkAk4uv

-- Yugi Pictures ? Happy 25th YGO (@YugiPics) September 13, 2021

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It Got Those Hooks in Early!

the panel that makes people read past the first 7 volumes. https://t.co/dZhRxFPJ6c pic.twitter.com/CPz05rqY7t

-- David Evelyn (@shinhoroko) September 14, 2021

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What A Legacy!

The legacy of the Yu-Gi-Oh anime in one quote. pic.twitter.com/n9z4aAxtS5

-- The Lookout | anime podcast network ? (@TheLookoutRNC) September 14, 2021

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Yu-Gi-Oh Has Come A Long Way!

Happy International Yu-Gi-Oh Day! On the 14th of September in 1996, the first Yu-Gi-Oh manga came out in Japan. This is a day to celebrate everything about Yu-Gi-Oh and all of the spinoffs that it has created. pic.twitter.com/BR0Fd6pYGd

-- Habri {??????} (@KitaMeguire) September 13, 2021

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Inspired Tons of Cosplay Over the Years Too!

Happy birthday, Yu-Gi-Oh! The series turns 25 today.

It's been a staple in my life for almost two decades. To celebrate, here are two of my Bakura cosplay photos!

Can you believe there's a 16 year difference between these two pictures? pic.twitter.com/t38aX9EAUt

-- Michela Dee ?? Average cat enjoyer (@micheladlondon) September 14, 2021

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It's Been a Long Time!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Chapter one: The Puzzle of the Gods was first published 25 years ago today!

Happy 25th anniversary, Yugi! pic.twitter.com/XcMyjLJc9Z

-- Zenrotto (@Zenrotwo) September 14, 2021

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Remember it Like it Was Yesterday...

man its been 25 years already? i still remember this like it was a week ago bruh happy 25th anniversary Yu-Gi-Oh one of the reasons i still enjoy life pic.twitter.com/oaz6JRHAk7

-- _Zeta_20 @ Coppin Project EVE (@ZesTra_0) September 14, 2021

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The 50th Anniversary is Next!

Still have my limited edition print! If this is how fast the first 25 years went, we'll be celebrating 50 years of Yu-Gi-Oh!'s manga in no time! https://t.co/e91TOiNy0G pic.twitter.com/E7SKhE4WCu

-- Pharaohmone (@Pharaohmone) September 14, 2021

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It All Started Here!

Happy 25 year anniversary to Yu-Gi-Oh, arguably one of the most popular card-battling series to come out of Japan.

With an insanely popular anime series in tow, it currently has 6 spin-offs, but it all started here!#yugioh #Yugiohduelmonsters #yugiohmanga #yugiohanime pic.twitter.com/nSOnGxTAwM

-- ??? ????_??????? (@zabu_san) September 14, 2021

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