Yugi Mutou

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Yugi Mutou in Vol. 2 of the manga
Appears in	manga: Yu-Gi-Oh! (Original manga) Yu-Gi-Oh! R anime: Yu-Gi-Oh! (1st series anime) Yu-Gi-Oh! (Duel Monsters) (2nd series anime) Yu-Gi-Oh! (Duel Monsters) GX (the top of his face is not seen) movie: Yu-Gi-Oh! (1st movie) Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light
Debut	Yu-Gi-Oh! (original and English manga) Volume 1, Duel 1
Birthday	June 4
Deck	Strategy
Sign	Gemini
Age	15 at debut; 17 at series' end
Height	153 cm (about 5 feet)
Weight	42 kg (93 pounds)
Blood type	AB
Favorite food	Hamburger
Least favorite food	Shallot
Status at debut	1st year at Domino High School
Relations	Grandfather: Sugoroku Mutou (Solomon Muto in the English anime) Mother (Appears twice in the anime and once in the manga)
Seiyū	1st series: Megumi Ogata 2nd series: Shunsuke Kazama
Voice actor(s)	Dan Green

Yugi Mutou (武藤遊戯, Mutō Yūgi^?, erroneously pronounced "Moto" in the English dubbed anime) is the protagonist of the manga and anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!.

Yugi is featured at least partially in every volume of the manga, and every episode of both the first anime series made by Toei Animation and the Duel Monsters anime series.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

Yugi Mutou, a freshman (1st-year) at Domino High School, was given the Millennium Puzzle in pieces by his grandfather, Sugoroku Mutou (Solomon Muto). When he assembles it towards the beginning of the anime and manga, his body becomes host for the spirit of a 3,000-year-old (in the English anime, 5,000-year-old) Egyptian Pharaoh. The pharaoh sacrificed his life and sealed his soul into the Millennium Puzzle to stop the Dark God, Zorc Necrophades, from destroying the world. (In the English anime, the pharaoh was sealed into the puzzle to lock in the shadow game's magic, to prevent the destruction of the world.) The name Atem, though used for a fictional pharaoh, is actually a variant of the name of the Sun god Atum.

There are two "chambers" in Yugi's mind. One belongs to the innocent child, and the other to the older Dark Yugi (Yami no Yūgi, 闇の遊戯), or Yami Yugi in the English anime, from the Millennium Puzzle. When Yugi is under stress or playing a game, the spirit of the nameless Pharaoh (namonaki pharaoh) takes full or partial control of the body. The character is often referred to as Yu-Gi-Oh (遊戯王 Yūgiō), the king of games. In the English anime, Yami Yugi is sometimes referred to as Pharaoh Yami. He is sometimes called Yami by fans.

Because there is frequent interaction between the two selves, the name Yugi refers to both the highschool student and the ancient pharaoh. Between themselves, Yugi refers to the Pharaoh as "the other me" or "my other self" (mou hitori no boku, もう一人のぼく) or, in the English anime, "Yami". Dark Yugi refers to his younger counterpart as aibō ("partner"), the other me (mou hitori no ore, もう一人のおれ), or by his name. Others call Dark Yugi "the other Yugi" (mou hitori no Yūgi, もう一人の遊戯). After Yugi and his friends learn that Dark Yugi is the spirit of Pharaoh Atem, they begin referring to him as 'Pharaoh' in the English versions, likely as both an honorific and acknowledgement of his true identity. His dramatic changes in personality are very similar to Dissociative identity disorder. It is said that if one Yugi dies, the other Yugi will die with him. In the original Japanese versions of Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yugi applies honorifics to almost everyone, while Dark Yugi doesn't make as much of an effort. Dark Yugi uses ore instead of boku when speaking of himself; ore is a boastful way of saying "I" in Japanese. Dark Yugi, in general, uses rougher, looser speech than the regular Yugi. (See Wikibooks:Japanese:Pronouns)

A not-so-average teenager, Yugi is pure-hearted and child-like. He lives with his mother and his father is away on business. Yugi is good at games and puzzles (yūgi meaning "game" in Japanese), especially Magic and Wizards, a.k.a. Duel Monsters. Yugi's favorite monster in the game is the Dark Magician (Black Magician in the Japanese versions), but he thinks that he is most like Maha Vailo. In the English-language anime, he lives with his grandfather and nothing is said of his parents; scenes showing his mother were removed from the English-language anime.

In class 1-B at Domino Highschool, Yugi is part of a close-knit group of friends: Katsuya Jonouchi (Joey Wheeler in the English anime), Hiroto Honda (Tristan Taylor), and Anzu Mazaki (Téa Gardner). Miho Nosaka is one of Yugi's friends in the first anime series, appears but once in the manga, and does not appear in the Duel Monsters anime. Yugi's friends often cheer him on from the sidelines, and Jonouchi has dueled at his side in the manga and Duel Monsters anime. Yugi has been friends with Anzu since childhood, and is in love with her. Anzu is in love with both Dark Yugi (Yami Yugi) and regular Yugi, to different degrees. In Japanese, the first characters of "Yūgi" and "Jōnouchi" combine to form "Yūjō" (友情), which means "friendship". The "Yu-Jo Friendship" card (the Yu-Jyo (友情 Yūjō) card in the Japanese version) is named after the word and the fellowship between the characters.

1 Naming
- 1.1 Note
2 Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
3 Notable Dueling Cards
4 Millennium World Cards
- 4.1 Yugi's Deck
- 4.2 Atem's Deck
5 References

[edit] Naming

Yugi's family name, Mutou, usually romanized as Mutou in the English manga. Mutou is sometimes romanized as Mutoh in the English manga, and Mutou in the uncut anime DVDs. In the English anime, his name is romanized as Yugi Muto, though the surname is pronounced as Moto. In the English video games, it is Muto or Moto. In the ani-manga of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie, Yugi's last name is "Muto".

All of the versions of the dubbed anime of Indo-European languages use Yugi Muto.

The Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Italian versions of the manga use Yugi Muto.

The French version of the manga use Yûgi Muto.

The German version of the manga uses Yugi Mutô.

The Japanese-language Yu-Gi-Oh! website romanizes his name as Yuhgi Mutoh.

[edit] Note

Kazuki Takahashi spells out Atem's name as "A-T-E-M-U" in the hieroglyphics that reveal his name, in both the manga and the anime. This has sparked a heavy debate among the fans about whether the creator intended for the name to be Atem or Atemu. Some believe that this is a case of Engrish, and that Takahashi did not do enough research. Others believe that he had, and that the "U" ought to be included. Still others point out that the hieroglyphics were written erroneously and should not be taken into consideration when translating his name from Japanese to English.

[edit] Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Yugi in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

In Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX), Yugi appears in the first episode, with only half of his face shown. He and Seto Kaiba are 'legendary duelists'. Yugi is older, taller, and has a lower voice in both the Japanese and English versions (in the latter, he has Yami Yugi's voice). The main character of Yu-Gi-Oh GX, Jaden Yuki (Judai Yuki in the Japanese version), bumps into him on the way to the Duel Academy. Yugi gives Jaden the Winged Kuriboh (Hane Kuribo) card, saying that it is lucky and that it seems to want to be with Jaden. Throughout the episodes, the students at the Duel Academy find out about Yugi and Kaiba, and the audience sees drawings of them.

In episodes 18 and 19 of the series, Yugi's deck goes on tour at the Academy. The deck seen in these episodes is one that appears to be the same, or at least very similar, to the deck Atem uses in the Ceremonial Battle, as the two decks have similar cards. During the a field trip to Domino, Jaden and others actually visit the Turtle (Kame) Game Shop and meet Solomon Muto (Sugoroku Mutou in the English-language manga and Japanese versions), Yugi's grandfather. Solomon tells the students that Yugi "went out for olives" three years ago, and is probably off on another adventure.

[edit] Notable Dueling Cards

Dark Yugi in Vol. 1 of the manga

Dark Yugi from the 1st series anime

Dark Yugi in a promotional image for the 2nd series anime

Yugi's deck is well-known for the Dark Magician (Black Magician in the original Japanese versions). It is likely the most varied and balanced deck in the series, and is sometimes referred to as a Strategy Deck. Yugi's original deck is mostly composed of low-level Earth monsters and Dark monsters. During the Battle City Arc, he maintains the theme and his Magnet Warriors become a major part of his deck, as does his Dark Magician Girl. After Battle City, Yugi focuses not only on his Dark Magician, but also on magic cards that destroy and/or negate the effects of his opponents' magic and trap cards.

In Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Yugi's deck was on exhibit at the Duel Academy which was later stolen and used in (Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX) by Dimitri (Kagurazaka in the Japanese version), and is won back by Jaden Yuki (Judai Yuki in the Japanese version), the main character of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.

[edit] Monster Cards

Dark Magician (Black Magician)
Dark Magician Girl (Black Magician Girl)
Slifer the Sky Dragon (The Sky Dragon of Osiris)
Obelisk the Tormentor (anime, TCG) or The God of the Obelisk (manga) (The Giant God Soldier of Obelisk)
The Winged Dragon of Ra (anime, TCG) or Sun Dragon Ra (manga) (The Winged God Dragon of Ra)
Winged Dragon, Guardian of the Fortress
Gaia the Fierce Knight (Dark Knight Gaia)
Horned Imp
Beaver Warrior (Ruiz)
Rude Kaiser
Right Leg of the Forbidden One
Left Leg of the Forbidden One
Right Arm of the Forbidden One
Left Arm of the Forbidden One
Exodia the Forbidden One
Komouri Dragon (Devil Dragon)
Silver Fang
Zombie Warrior
Celtic Guardian (Elf Swordsman)
Summoned Skull (Demon Summon)
Mammoth Graveyard
Feral Imp (Gremlin)
Kuriboh (Kuribo)
Kuriba
Kuribe
Kuribi
Kuribu
Curse of Dragon
Gaia the Dragon Champion (Dragon Knight Gaia)
Giant Soldier of Stone
Mystical Elf (Holy Elf)
Anthrosaurus
Basic Insect
Catapult Turtle
Black Skull Dragon
Griffore
Black Luster Soldier (Chaos Soldier)
Dark Sage (Black-Cloaked Sage)
Magician of Black Chaos
Master of Dragon Soldier (Master of Dragon Knight)
Alpha the Magnet Warrior (Magnet Warrior Alpha)
Beta the Magnet Warrior (Magnet Warrior Beta)
Gamma the Magnet Warrior (Magnet Warrior Gamma)
Berfomet
Gazelle, King of Mythical Beasts
Chimera, the Flying Mythical Beast
Big Shield Gardna
Buster Blader
Beast of Gilfer (Gilfer Demon)
Valkyrion the Magna Warrior (Magnet Valkyrion)
Obnoxious Celtic Guardian (Retrained Elven Swordsman)
Swift Gaia the Fierce Knight (Swift Dark Knight Gaia)
Des Volstgalph
Rock Spirit
Dark Flare Knight
Mirage Knight
Dark Magician Knight (Black Magician Knight)
Sangan (Critter)
King's Knight
Queen's Knight
Jack's Knight
Electromagnetic Turtle
Dark Paladin (Black Paladin)
Magician's Valkyria
The Sorcerer of Dark Magic
Watapon
Kuribabylon
Dark Magician Girl the Dragon Knight (Dragon Knight Black Magician Girl)
Breaker the Magical Warrior
Kuribandit
Amulet Dragon
Legendary Knight Timaeus
Legendary Knight Critias
Legendary Knight Hermos
The Knight of Destiny (United Divine Dragon Timaeus)
Skilled Dark Magician (Skilled Black Magician)
Old Vindictive Magician
Royal Straight Slasher
Winged Kuriboh (Hane Kuribo; given to Jaden Yuki in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX)

[edit] Magic Cards

A V-Jump magazine featuring Yugi and Judai Yuki (Jaden Yuki)

The Eye of Timaeus (used only in the Wakings the Dragons arc)
Swords of Revealing Light (Sealing Swords of Light)
Horn of the Unicorn
Monster Recovery
Burning Land
Polymerization (Fusion)
Makiu the Magical Mist
Mystical Moon
Magical Hats
Book of Secret Arts
Monster Reborn (Revive Dead)
Mystic Box
Multiply
Living Arrow (Magic-Effect Arrow)
Brain Control
Black Luster Ritual (Chaos Ritual)
Dark Magic Ritual
Soul Release
Dark Hole (Black Hole)
Card Destruction (Hand Destruction)
De-Spell
De-Fusion (Fusion Release)
Exchange
Magic Formula
Exile of the Wicked
Quick Attack
Rainbow Blessing
Heavy Storm
Change of Heart
Pot of Greed
Necromancy
Spell Textbook
Card of Sanctity (Treasure from Heaven)
Double Spell (Double Magic)
Diffusion Wave-Motion
Soul Taker
Magical Dimension
Ragnarok
Premature Burial
Mage Power
Sage's Stone
Shallow Grave
Graceful Charity (Angel's Charity)
Brave Attack
Magical Academy
Five-Star Twilight (Twinkle Five Star)
Hand Control
Berserker Soul
Fissure
Excalibur
Mystical Space Typhoon (Cyclone)
Dark Magic Curtain (Black Magic Curtain)
Magical Pigeon
Underworld Circle
Altar of Restoration
Spider Web
Goddess Bow
Legend of Heart
Heart of the Underdog (Natural Mediocrity)
Emblem of Dragon Destroyer
Monster Reincarnation (Reincarnation of Dead)
Royal Straight
Time Travel
Emergency Provisions

[edit] Trap Cards

Mirror Force (Holy Barrier - Mirror Force)
Spellbinding Circle (Hexagram Curse)
Enchanted Javelin (Holy Javelin)
Horn of Heaven
Eye of Truth
Light of Intervention
Time Seal
Lightforce Sword (Hand-Sealing Sword of Light)
Chain Destruction
Dust Tornado
Mystical Rift Panel
Magic Cylinder
Collected Power
Nutrient Z
Dark Renewal
Regulation of Tribe
Seven Tools of the Bandit
Life Shaver
Disgraceful Charity (Wicked Angel's Charity)
Soul Rope
Magician Selection
Reverse of Reverse
Natural Selection
Divine Wind
Rope of Life
Zero Gravity
Reduction Barrier
Meteorain
Ambush Shield
Soul Shield
Relay Soul
Dark Magic Retribution

[edit] Millennium World Cards

During the Millennium World and Ceremonial Battle arcs, Yugi and Atem use different decks of cards that represent their own characters. Yugi uses a deck with toy-based monsters and level monsters, while Atem's deck has a focus on the Dark Magician and the Egyptian God cards. Some of their Duelist Kingdom and Battle City cards still appear.