Yu-Gi-Oh!

Yu-Gi-Oh! is a massively popular franchise that spans manga, anime, video games, and the globally famous Trading Card Game (TCG). Originally created by Kazuki Takahashi in 1996, it centers around Yugi Muto, a teenager who solves an ancient Egyptian artifact, unleashing the spirit of an ancient pharaoh. While the story initially focused on various games, it quickly shifted entirely to "Duel Monsters," a strategy card game.