About this episode
When an unassuming high schooler solves the mysterious Millennium Puzzle, he unleashes more than just ancient Egyptian magic—he becomes the vessel for a vengeful spirit with a fondness for deadly shadow games! Yet beneath the dark exterior, Yugi Mutou seeks not vengeance but connection, transforming his supernatural curse into a force for friendship. Step into the forgotten realm of Yu-Gi-Oh's origins with Mat and Marvin as they excavate the first volume of Kazuki Takahashi's groundbreaking manga. Long before card battles dominated the franchise, death games ruled supreme—where losers didn't just forfeit life points, they forfeited their lives! Discover the manga's surprising roots as we dissect its quintessentially Shonen theme of friendship. We'll unravel the series' unique premise and debate the burning question: Would this shadow game saga have ever reached Western shores if not for its strategic pivot to trading card combat? Join us for a nostalgic journey back to where it all began—when "It's time to duel" meant something far more sinister than a card game! Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod