Yu☆Gi☆Oh! watch order
Updated October 2026 · 5 seasons, 4 movies and 2 OVAs and specials · in release order
Short answer
Watch Yu☆Gi☆Oh! in release order: Yu☆Gi☆Oh! → Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie) → Yu-Gi-Oh! GX → Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's → Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions.
5
in the main story: 3 seasons and 2 movies
363
episodes
~147 h
to watch the main story
Or watch Yu-Gi-Oh! (2000) instead: it retells the story in another version, so pick one.
Optional: 2 seasons, 2 movies and 2 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
Yu☆Gi☆Oh!Main storyTV · Spring 1998 · 27 ep · ~11 hours · score 3.5/5
- 2
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie)Main storyMovie · Winter 1999 · ~30 minutes · score 3.3/5
- 3
Yu-Gi-Oh!Alternate version of Yu☆Gi☆Oh!TV · Spring 2000 · 224 ep · ~86 hours · score 3.6/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Hoopla Hulu Netflix Prime Video
- 4
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City SpecialSide story · optional, after Yu-Gi-Oh!Special · Winter 2002 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 3.5/5
- 5
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of LightSide story · optional, after Yu-Gi-Oh!Movie · Summer 2004 · ~1.5 hours · score 3.1/5
- 6
Yu-Gi-Oh! GXMain storyTV · Fall 2004 · 180 ep · ~72 hours · score 3.5/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Hulu Prime Video Tubi
- 7
Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule MonstersSide story · optional, after Yu-Gi-Oh!TV · Fall 2006 · 12 ep · ~4.5 hours · score 2.9/5
Watch onHulu Prime Video
- 8
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sMain storyTV · Spring 2008 · 154 ep · ~62 hours · score 3.6/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Hoopla Hulu Tubi
- 9
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! 5D's: Shinkasuru Kettou! Stardust vs. Red Demon'sSide story · optional, after Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sSpecial · Summer 2008 · 1 ep · ~30 minutes · score 3.3/5
- 10
Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond TimeSide story · optional, after Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sMovie · Winter 2010 · ~50 minutes · score 3.5/5
- 11
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of DimensionsMain storyMovie · Spring 2016 · ~2 hours · score 3.6/5
How long is Yu☆Gi☆Oh!?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 3 seasons and 2 movies | 363 | about 147 hours |
| Everything released | 5 seasons, 4 movies and 2 OVAs and specials | 603 | about 241 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Where to watch Yu☆Gi☆Oh!
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! is officially on Hulu and Tubi (4 of 11), Crunchyroll and Prime Video (3 of 11), Hoopla (2 of 11) and Crackle, Netflix and YouTube (1 of 11), counting its 11 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Yu☆Gi☆Oh! has the full list, free options included.
Is Yu☆Gi☆Oh! finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions, came out in 2016. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Yu☆Gi☆Oh! movies and OVAs?
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie), Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions continue the main story, so watch them in their place. Optional: Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters: Battle City Special, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light, Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters, Yu☆Gi☆Oh! 5D's: Shinkasuru Kettou! Stardust vs. Red Demon's, Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond Time. Yu-Gi-Oh! retells the story in another version; pick one.
How many episodes does Yu☆Gi☆Oh! have?
The main story is 363 episodes over 3 seasons and 2 movies, about 147 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 603 episodes (about 241 hours).
Where can I watch Yu☆Gi☆Oh!?
Officially on Hulu, Tubi, Crunchyroll, Prime Video, Hoopla and more. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.