The first episode of Yu-Gi-Oh is a pretty good time, despite failing to accurately represent the official rules of the card game. While newcomer players are being fed false information about how the card game actually works, monster fight anime fans will enjoy how interesting the duels are thematically.
Having watched several Pokemon recreation anime adaptations in the past, I find it very interesting to have the main protagonist clash with the regional champion in the very first episode. Hoping to get revenge for his heartbroken grandfather, Yugi Muto challenges the billionaire boy genius Seto Kaiba to a game of Duel Monsters! Now with holograms.
I really enjoy the design of this colosseum. The multiple angles surrounding the ceiling give the illusion of a spider web surrounding the area. And with the added touch of stone pillars. It pairs well with the greed consumed champion and his ultimate monsters.
While this episode has its cheesy moments, like the mark of friendship on everyone's hands, I really like the "heart of the cards" concept. It represents the faith a duelist has with there draw, hoping to obtain the correct card to reclaim the advantage. While good deck building is arguably more important, every duelist has at least once in their life, experience the immeasurable joy of drawing the winning card of the duel.
Having watched several Pokemon recreation anime adaptations in the past, I find it very interesting to have the main protagonist clash with the regional champion in the very first episode. Hoping to get revenge for his heartbroken grandfather, Yugi Muto challenges the billionaire boy genius Seto Kaiba to a game of Duel Monsters! Now with holograms.
I really enjoy the design of this colosseum. The multiple angles surrounding the ceiling give the illusion of a spider web surrounding the area. And with the added touch of stone pillars. It pairs well with the greed consumed champion and his ultimate monsters.
While this episode has its cheesy moments, like the mark of friendship on everyone's hands, I really like the "heart of the cards" concept. It represents the faith a duelist has with there draw, hoping to obtain the correct card to reclaim the advantage. While good deck building is arguably more important, every duelist has at least once in their life, experience the immeasurable joy of drawing the winning card of the duel.
