List of Yu-Gi-Oh! characters

The ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' series features an extensive cast of characters created by Kazuki Takahashi. The series takes place in a fictional city in Japan called Domino City, which most of the characters that appear in the series originate from. Many plot elements are also influenced by Egypt and Egyptian mythology, and as such, Egyptian characters also appear within the story.

The original manga of ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' stars Yugi Mutou, a timid boy who loves games, but is often bullied. One day, he solves an ancient artifact called the Millennium Puzzle, causing his body to become the host of a mysterious spirit with the personality of a gambler. From that moment onwards, when Yugi or one of his friends is threatened by those with darkness in their hearts, this "Dark Yugi" shows himself and challenges them to . These games reveal the true nature of someone's heart, with their losers often being subjected to a dark punishment called a "Penalty Game". Over the course of the series, Yugi and his friends Katsuya Jonouchi (Joey Wheeler), Anzu Mazaki (Téa Gardner), Hiroto Honda (Tristan Taylor), and later Ryo Bakura learn that this other Yugi is the spirit of a nameless pharaoh from Ancient Egyptian times who has lost his memories. As Yugi and his companions attempt to help the Pharaoh regain his memories, they go through many trials as they wager their lives facing off against others that wield the mysterious Millennium Items and the dark power of the Shadow Games.

Most human characters in the English language version of the original manga, published by VIZ Media, use their original Japanese names, while character names in other English ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' media are significantly altered. The Japanese names in Western order (given name before family name) and English manga names are listed first and the English anime names are listed second, when applicable. Provided by Wikipedia