Kazuki Takahashi

Manga artist, creator of Yu-Gi-Oh!

Kazuki Takahashi - Manga artist, creator of Yu-Gi-Oh!
Born

1961
64 years ago

Died

July 4th, 2022
3 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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A Japanese manga artist created the highly successful series Yu-Gi-Oh!, which debuted in 1996. The series follows a young boy who competes in a card game that requires strategy and skill. The manga's popularity led to an extensive franchise that includes anime adaptations, trading card games, video games, and merchandise. Yu-Gi-Oh! became a significant cultural phenomenon, particularly among young audiences, and established a lasting legacy in both manga and gaming industries. In addition to Yu-Gi-Oh!, created other works such as Art of Fighting and Deadman Wonderland. Takahashi passed away in July 2022.

Created the manga series Yu-Gi-Oh!

Developed the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game

Contributed to the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime series

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