Yugi vs. Yami no Yugi! The Final Episode of "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters"—An Incredibly Intense Battle Between the Double Protagonists

The final episode of the anime "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters" remains an unforgettable masterpiece more than 20 years after its original broadcast. The “last duel” between Yugi and Yami no Yugi, the show’s double protagonists, is sure to set your heart aflame!

Yugi Muto (voiced by Shunsuke Kazama), a high school student who loves games, awakens to the power of darkness after solving the ancient Egyptian Millennium Puzzle and meets another version of himself. Together, Yugi and the so-called “Yami no Yugi” have overcome many fierce battles as partners.

Yami no Yugi lost all memory of his true identity, but it is eventually revealed that he is actually an ancient Egyptian king whose true name is Atem. He must return to the afterlife, but to do so, he must duel someone as a ritual. Yugi is chosen to be his final opponent in this last battle.

In episode 224, the final episode, the battle between Yugi and Yami no Yugi is finally settled. As they use cards along the way that trace their shared journey, what is Yugi’s “final move”? And what feelings does he hold toward Atem as he makes it? With tears glistening in his eyes, Yugi lands a decisive blow on his greatest partner. The contrasting images of Yugi sobbing and Atem smiling after the duel leave a lasting impression.