Yu-Gi-Oh! 10th Anniversary Movie ~Super Fusion! Bonds That Transcend Time~

[63cohen]

The movie was on the box office list the week it debuted, then it got kicked off the top 10. We know it earned a million over the first week. Then there was that report from TV Tokyo, in which they expected the viewers' numbers to reach over 300000.

From boxofficemojo.com, I found the movie's box office up to the February 5-7 weekend:

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl...IOHMOVIESUPE01

2010Weekend
(click for breakdown) Weekend
Gross Territories
Tracked*
Jan. 22–24 $1,115,785 2
Jan. 29–31 $671,137 3
Feb. 5–7 $5,646 2



Paradox series? Wha? If you mean that "Paradox spin-off" that was mentioned here and there, that was just Tamura jokingly talking about the idea.

That is pretty bad really, is it not? It could have done just as well here in dub form.

[Allana]

The movie was on the box office list the week it debuted, then it got kicked off the top 10. We know it earned a million over the first week. Then there was that report from TV Tokyo, in which they expected the viewers' numbers to reach over 300000.

From boxofficemojo.com, I found the movie's box office up to the February 5-7 weekend:

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl...IOHMOVIESUPE01

2010Weekend
(click for breakdown) Weekend
Gross Territories
Tracked*
Jan. 22–24 $1,115,785 2
Jan. 29–31 $671,137 3
Feb. 5–7 $5,646 2



Paradox series? Wha? If you mean that "Paradox spin-off" that was mentioned here and there, that was just Tamura jokingly talking about the idea.

That is pretty bad really, is it not? It could have done just as well here in dub form.

I don't know habituals rates but theses numbers seems me not bad. I mean, NAS had earned more 1 million $, I don't think the movie's budget cost more 1 million dollars even there 3D include in the movie. After, I don't know, maybe others franchise earned more or less.

[63cohen]

I don't know habituals rates but theses numbers seems me not bad. I mean, NAS had earned more 1 million $, I don't think the movie's budget cost more 1 million dollars even there 3D include in the movie. After, I don't know, maybe others franchise earned more or less.

Well, compared to something like Kick-Ass, which made 19 million on its opening week ... Not to mention Avatar has made over 200 million. I know there are way more theaters in America, but it still does not make up for it.

[Arynis]

That is pretty bad really, is it not? It could have done just as well here in dub form.

I don't think that would be the full box office, because it's just not possible that not a single soul went to see the movie since February... =/ Although I'll admit I don't know exactly how box office is calculated/counted.

As for the speculation department, episode 106 of 5D's uncovered some more of the Circuit for us. It seems that Illiaster intends to save the future as well...

So we have Illiaster and Paradox, who both intend to save the future. We know Paradox intends to save the future from destruction (and has a peculiar reason, according to Atsushi Tamura), but we still don't know what Illiaster's intention is. Jose also mentions that the Circuit needs to be completed with the true potential of humans, or else a not so true Circuit will be made. Would that mean that a not-true Circuit would yield different results?

I'm starting to think if Paradox is/was allied with Illiaster in any possible way, because that certainly explains the "real damage cards" and the technology. Of course, the flaw of that possibility is that Paradox did not go against the Tenor Trio or Illiaster itself... or Paradox knew better and decided to **** with the timeline itself.

However, Paradox's methods seem to be similar to what Illiaster is about:

Illiaster is all about the ascension of man, destroying the primal Dragon and remaking it into the divine Phoenix, yadda yadda. It's another approach to The Great Work and the quest for perfection. It is frequently referenced in the context of modern genetic alchemy.

Paradox wanted to destroy the era, the past, and remake the future via experimenting with changing history. As I mentioned earlier, the black-white theme on his mask and the Sin monsters could signify the transition from Nigredo (despair, death) to Albedo (renewal, rebirth). In fact, Paradox is all about transition - the yellow gem on Sin Paradox Dragon's abdomen, as well as the color of Sin Truth Dragon itself, could be a representation of the Citrinitas (Peacock's Tail stage) when the matter transfers from one stage to another. Sin Truth Dragon's abdominal gem is red, which is the color of the final phrase, Rubedo. In a way, this could signify as Paradox nearing victory, which of course was thwarted by the protagonists. With Paradox wanting to save the destroyed, hopeless future (Nigredo) and make it into the best, revived future (Albedo), it's quite fitting.

[Allana]

Well, compared to something like Kick-Ass, which made 19 million on its opening week ... Not to mention Avatar has made over 200 million. I know there are way more theaters in America, but it still does not make up for it.

I thought by franchise ones like Naruto or Pokemon for the comparison but I don't precise it.

Things seems me different: Avatar is a James Cameron's very big production and Kick Ass has also a very big budget. They long of 156 and 117 min respectively. The 10th Anniversary movie, in comparison is long of 49 minutes with a smaller budget than Avatar. And the target audiences between two seems me different also. But 200 million is really amazing !

I don't think that would be the full box office, because it's just not possible that not a single soul went to see the movie since February... =/ Although I'll admit I don't know exactly how box office is calculated/counted.

As for the speculation department, episode 106 of 5D's uncovered some more of the Circuit for us. It seems that Illiaster intends to save the future as well...

So we have Illiaster and Paradox, who both intend to save the future. We know Paradox intends to save the future from destruction (and has a peculiar reason, according to Atsushi Tamura), but we still don't know what Illiaster's intention is. Jose also mentions that the Circuit needs to be completed with the true potential of humans, or else a not so true Circuit will be made. Would that mean that a not-true Circuit would yield different results?

I'm starting to think if Paradox is/was allied with Illiaster in any possible way, because that certainly explains the "real damage cards" and the technology. Of course, the flaw of that possibility is that Paradox did not go against the Tenor Trio or Illiaster itself... or Paradox knew better and decided to **** with the timeline itself.

However, Paradox's methods seem to be similar to what Illiaster is about:



Paradox wanted to destroy the era, the past, and remake the future via experimenting with changing history. As I mentioned earlier, the black-white theme on his mask and the Sin monsters could signify the transition from Nigredo (despair, death) to Albedo (renewal, rebirth). In fact, Paradox is all about transition - the yellow gem on Sin Paradox Dragon's abdomen, as well as the color of Sin Truth Dragon itself, could be a representation of the Citrinitas (Peacock's Tail stage) when the matter transfers from one stage to another. Sin Truth Dragon's abdominal gem is red, which is the color of the final phrase, Rubedo. In a way, this could signify as Paradox nearing victory, which of course was thwarted by the protagonists. With Paradox wanting to save the destroyed, hopeless future (Nigredo) and make it into the best, revived future (Albedo), it's quite fitting.

Very interesting toward the dragons ! Atsushi Tamura had given a new interview or the quote ame to the first ?

[Arynis]

Very interesting toward the dragons ! Atsushi Tamura had given a new interview or the quote ame to the first ?

No, this is from the interview section of the official site. As the answer to one of the questions, Tamura mentions how he doesn't want people to see Paradox as a typical bad guy, but a person who carries grief on his shoulders and has a peculiar reason to battle.

[Lia]

The movie was on the box office list the week it debuted, then it got kicked off the top 10. We know it earned a million over the first week. Then there was that report from TV Tokyo, in which they expected the viewers' numbers to reach over 300000.

From boxofficemojo.com, I found the movie's box office up to the February 5-7 weekend:

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl...IOHMOVIESUPE01

2010Weekend
(click for breakdown) Weekend
Gross Territories
Tracked*
Jan. 22–24 $1,115,785 2
Jan. 29–31 $671,137 3
Feb. 5–7 $5,646 2

WoW, a $1,115,785 profit. That's a good news I guess. It's good finally to have some accurate statistics about the movie. x)

[63cohen]

Well, Allana, How to train a Dragon, a movie targeted towards kids made over 20 million opening week. Sure the budget is higher, but still, box office sales are box office sales. To me, the movie could have done just as well here in America if it were dubbed.

I will just say this, Diary of a Wimpy kid still made 2.8 million last week, and it has been in theaters for over a month. I guess there are a ton less theaters in Japan for these numbers to really match up.

[Allana]

Well, Allana, How to train a Dragon, a movie targeted towards kids made over 20 million opening week. Sure the budget is higher, but still, box office sales are box office sales. To me, the movie could have done just as well here in America if it were dubbed.

I will just say this, Diary of a Wimpy kid still made 2.8 million last week, and it has been in theaters for over a month. I guess there are a ton less theaters in Japan for these numbers to really match up.

Theses movies earned a lot of money ! That true alls movies can't earn millions. But 1 million is better than nothing for the movie.

[63cohen]

Theses movies earned a lot of money ! That true alls movies can't earn millions. But 1 million is better than nothing for the movie.

Yes, but POL made way more than that in America, at least I would assume so.

[Lia]

Yes, but POL made way more than that in America, at least I would assume so.

When this movie come to America it'll make much more than POL. Don't worry about it. ;p

[63cohen]

When this movie come to America it'll make much more than POL. Don't worry about it. ;p

Well, I do not see it being in theaters. So not really.

[tori_yugio4ever]

Well, I do not see it being in theaters. So not really.

Yeah I agree, I don't think it's going to be shown in theaters. Anime movies only get shown in the Viz Cinema and only the really popular ones get shown there like Bleach and Naruto, so 4kids will most likely put it on television instead.

[63cohen]

Yeah I agree, I don't think it's going to be shown in theaters. Anime movies only get shown in the Viz Cinema and only the really popular ones get shown there like Bleach and Naruto, so 4kids will most likely put it on television instead.

Viz Cinema??

If the movie only made 2 to 3 million there in Japan, I am sure even a theatrical release of it here could at least make half.

[Lia]

I don't think 4KID'S will miss airing this movie in cinemas. It's way better than PoL, so I'm sure it'll air in American cinemas.

[63cohen]

I don't think 4KID'S will miss airing this movie in cinemas. It's way better than PoL, so I'm sure it'll air in American cinemas.

Just because it is better does not mean it will get more airtime. The market is down for anime movies, so it would still not make as much profit.

[Lia]

Just because it is better does not mean it will get more airtime. The market is down for anime movies, so it would still not make as much profit.

OMG, we're starting absolutely ridiculous argument, so let's stop. Only time will tell where else this movie will air or won't. ;p

[63cohen]

Just for reference, POL made 19 million in America, and 29 million worldwide. If this movie only made 2 million, it does not even compare, no matter if it is better.

[Lia]

Just for reference, POL made 19 million in America, and 29 million worldwide. If this movie only made 2 million, it does not even compare, no matter if it is better.

Heh....we'll see the statistics at the end...won't we?!

[63cohen]

Heh....we'll see the statistics at the end...won't we?!

I know, I really do want to see this movie, but I still do not think it can beat 19 million if all it did in its native country was 2 or so million. I want it to succeed, but from the numbers we have been given ...

[tori_yugio4ever]

Viz Cinema??

If the movie only made 2 to 3 million there in Japan, I am sure even a theatrical release of it here could at least make half.

Viz Cinema wouldn't show it in theaters because the anime version isn't owned by Viz Media form what I understand.

I don't think 4KID'S will miss airing this movie in cinemas. It's way better than PoL, so I'm sure it'll air in American cinemas.

Actually, a few years ago anime movies stop being shown all theaters altogether. With the exceptions of Ponyo, and the other Miyazaki films. So really there's little chance here.

Heh....we'll see the statistics at the end...won't we?!

Indeed we will, but until then we've got to wait, plus... I think the topic starting to drift...

[Arynis]

Me and Remaner had a go at translating Kazuki Takahashi's 10th Anniversary Animation Book interview. It is not 100% accurate, you will have to wait for Spinel's translation / whoever else who knows Japanese better than us decides to give it a shot. Personally I steered a bit from translating it literally because I don't understand everything. So take this with a grain of salt!

Also, Rem asks anyone who is better at Japanese or any translator people (she translated majority of it, I only translated the profile, the caption and a few other sentences here and there) to tell her where she made mistakes. Thanks!

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Mangaka
Kazuki Takahashi

Profile

The proud creator of the tremendously popular Yu-Gi-Oh! series, he is deeply involved with the anime series as well!
___

(On the side of the page)

Interview with Kazuki Takahashi-sensei

Thoughts on the 10th Anniversary

In these 10 years, many fans have supported Yu-Gi-Oh! The charm is approached!*

*I have no idea what this sentence is supposed to mean. |:
___

Caption: The protagonists of the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! series gather for a lineup for the 10th anniversary!!
___

Looking Back From the 10th Anniversary

Question: Let's look back to the beginning of the broadcasting.

Takahashi:

From the beginning of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, from the first protagonist, Yugi Muto of Duel Monsters to Judai Yuki from GX, up to Yusei Fudo from 5D's, this connection was the aim; ten long years have passed, a great number of generations and ages have passed until now and the movie. And, at the same time, the staff at work began to involve more and more people, all of them joining their forces, gradually making the original work for Yu-Gi-Oh! come out on a big scale. This wasn't the results of a single person, but it has been influenced by the uncountable number of people of the staff, it was the assistance of these people in these long 10 years of broadcasting that helped us to go on.

The Three Main Characters

Question: How were the three main characters born?

Takahashi:

In the first place, Duel Monsters is an important thing to talk about. At the end of the series, the other Yugi is no longer in this world. So for GX it was decided to go for a more bright atmosphere. Judai goes through a test and he grew up to fight Yugi in the end. In 5D's, there's the explanation about the new duels. There were a lot of "regular" duels in the two series, so I tried to find a new way of dueling for the spectators, the "Riding Duel". And then, I got back to Yugi's "Just woke up" hairstyle (laughs). Because the characteristic of the Yu-Gi-Oh! protagonists is the hairdo, I have to make sure I will not lose that!

A Message To the Yu-Gi-Oh! Fans
"This is just the beginning of Yu-Gi-Oh!"

Question: Say something to the fans, please.

Takahashi:

I think that Yu-Gi-Oh! in 3D is a challenge, I find it interesting. Originally we wanted to make the scenes where monsters were summoned in 3D, I thought it was appropriate. For this, people who will watch the Yu-Gi-Oh! movie will be amazed. Believe me, when I say that even I was surprised. (laughs) But this is just the beginning of Yu-Gi-Oh!. If there's a theme I haven't yet been able to convey through an anime is that of "family love", and I'm thinking about this. In the future, Yu-Gi-Oh! will spread to the whole world!!

Takahashi-sensei's fascinating characters get over time and space and gather together on one stage!

[Makoeyes987]

I cry, that's all he had to say. But thank you so much for your hard work translating this. ^^

[tori_yugio4ever]

Thanks a bunch, the both of you did a great job!

[GoldenUmi]

Me and Remaner had a go at translating Kazuki Takahashi's 10th Anniversary Animation Book interview. It is not 100% accurate, you will have to wait for Spinel's translation / whoever else who knows Japanese better than us decides to give it a shot. Personally I steered a bit from translating it literally because I don't understand everything. So take this with a grain of salt!

Also, Rem asks anyone who is better at Japanese or any translator people (she translated majority of it, I only translated the profile, the caption and a few other sentences here and there) to tell her where she made mistakes. Thanks!

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Mangaka
Kazuki Takahashi

Profile

The proud creator of the tremendously popular Yu-Gi-Oh! series, he is deeply involved with the anime series as well!
___

(On the side of the page)

Interview with Kazuki Takahashi-sensei

Thoughts on the 10th Anniversary

In these 10 years, many fans have supported Yu-Gi-Oh! The charm is approached!*

*I have no idea what this sentence is supposed to mean. |:
___

Caption: The protagonists of the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! series gather for a lineup for the 10th anniversary!!
___

Looking Back From the 10th Anniversary

Question: Let's look back to the beginning of the broadcasting.

Takahashi:

From the beginning of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, from the first protagonist, Yugi Muto of Duel Monsters to Judai Yuki from GX, up to Yusei Fudo from 5D's, this connection was the aim; ten long years have passed, a great number of generations and ages have passed until now and the movie. And, at the same time, the staff at work began to involve more and more people, all of them joining their forces, gradually making the original work for Yu-Gi-Oh! come out on a big scale. This wasn't the results of a single person, but it has been influenced by the uncountable number of people of the staff, it was the assistance of these people in these long 10 years of broadcasting that helped us to go on.

The Three Main Characters

Question: How were the three main characters born?

Takahashi:

In the first place, Duel Monsters is an important thing to talk about. At the end of the series, the other Yugi is no longer in this world. So for GX it was decided to go for a more bright atmosphere. Judai goes through a test and he grew up to fight Yugi in the end. In 5D's, there's the explanation about the new duels. There were a lot of "regular" duels in the two series, so I tried to find a new way of dueling for the spectators, the "Riding Duel". And then, I got back to Yugi's "Just woke up" hairstyle (laughs). Because the characteristic of the Yu-Gi-Oh! protagonists is the hairdo, I have to make sure I will not lose that!

A Message To the Yu-Gi-Oh! Fans
"This is just the beginning of Yu-Gi-Oh!"

Question: Say something to the fans, please.

Takahashi:

I think that Yu-Gi-Oh! in 3D is a challenge, I find it interesting. Originally we wanted to make the scenes where monsters were summoned in 3D, I thought it was appropriate. For this, people who will watch the Yu-Gi-Oh! movie will be amazed. Believe me, when I say that even I was surprised. (laughs) But this is just the beginning of Yu-Gi-Oh!. If there's a theme I haven't yet been able to convey through an anime is that of "family love", and I'm thinking about this. In the future, Yu-Gi-Oh! will spread to the whole world!!

Takahashi-sensei's fascinating characters get over time and space and gather together on one stage!

Thanks, that's accurate enough for me.

I didn't realize Takahashi was so involved in the original Duel Monsters anime as well. It seems like that is the case. I do wonder what will happen with YGO in the future now. Maybe there will be a chance of R and the GX/5D's mangas getting some sort of adaption.

[DarkDust_Dragon]

I don't think that would be the full box office, because it's just not possible that not a single soul went to see the movie since February... =/ Although I'll admit I don't know exactly how box office is calculated/counted.

My guess is that with the small following this franchise has, everyone who wanted to saw it quickly. Those who came back either wanted to see it again or wanted more Sin Red-Eyes.

As for the speculation department, episode 106 of 5D's uncovered some more of the Circuit for us. It seems that Illiaster intends to save the future as well...

So we have Illiaster and Paradox, who both intend to save the future. We know Paradox intends to save the future from destruction (and has a peculiar reason, according to Atsushi Tamura), but we still don't know what Illiaster's intention is. Jose also mentions that the Circuit needs to be completed with the true potential of humans, or else a not so true Circuit will be made. Would that mean that a not-true Circuit would yield different results?

I'm starting to think if Paradox is/was allied with Illiaster in any possible way, because that certainly explains the "real damage cards" and the technology. Of course, the flaw of that possibility is that Paradox did not go against the Tenor Trio or Illiaster itself... or Paradox knew better and decided to **** with the timeline itself.

However, Paradox's methods seem to be similar to what Illiaster is about:

Paradox wanted to destroy the era, the past, and remake the future via experimenting with changing history. As I mentioned earlier, the black-white theme on his mask and the Sin monsters could signify the transition from Nigredo (despair, death) to Albedo (renewal, rebirth). In fact, Paradox is all about transition - the yellow gem on Sin Paradox Dragon's abdomen, as well as the color of Sin Truth Dragon itself, could be a representation of the Citrinitas (Peacock's Tail stage) when the matter transfers from one stage to another. Sin Truth Dragon's abdominal gem is red, which is the color of the final phrase, Rubedo. In a way, this could signify as Paradox nearing victory, which of course was thwarted by the protagonists. With Paradox wanting to save the destroyed, hopeless future (Nigredo) and make it into the best, revived future (Albedo), it's quite fitting.

This is getting more and more interesting by the minute. A link which looked tenuous at best a week ago now looks rather likely. His alterations of the timeline could be an attempt to create the effect the Infinity Trio wants faster.

What I will point out is that other than being members, the Infinity Trio have relatively little link to Yliaster. It's implied that Placido was working with Godwin, but apart from that their actions seem to contradict a real link (going against the Signers, whom Yliaster was to serve). Whatever their real affiliation is, it's very possible that they want to do something like Paradox.

[Lia]

Thank you Arynis for finally providing the Takahashi's interview to us.
Although the questions were short, they required short, clear and comprehensive answers. Takahashi told us much only in a few sentences. At least now we are sure that this anime will definitely not finish with 5D'S.
It was funny and somewhat touching interview.
I liked it.
Thanks again.

[Allana]

Me and Remaner had a go at translating Kazuki Takahashi's 10th Anniversary Animation Book interview. It is not 100% accurate, you will have to wait for Spinel's translation / whoever else who knows Japanese better than us decides to give it a shot. Personally I steered a bit from translating it literally because I don't understand everything. So take this with a grain of salt!

Also, Rem asks anyone who is better at Japanese or any translator people (she translated majority of it, I only translated the profile, the caption and a few other sentences here and there) to tell her where she made mistakes. Thanks!

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Mangaka
Kazuki Takahashi

Profile

The proud creator of the tremendously popular Yu-Gi-Oh! series, he is deeply involved with the anime series as well!
___

(On the side of the page)

Interview with Kazuki Takahashi-sensei

Thoughts on the 10th Anniversary

In these 10 years, many fans have supported Yu-Gi-Oh! The charm is approached!*

*I have no idea what this sentence is supposed to mean. |:
___

Caption: The protagonists of the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! series gather for a lineup for the 10th anniversary!!
___

Looking Back From the 10th Anniversary

Question: Let's look back to the beginning of the broadcasting.

Takahashi:

From the beginning of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, from the first protagonist, Yugi Muto of Duel Monsters to Judai Yuki from GX, up to Yusei Fudo from 5D's, this connection was the aim; ten long years have passed, a great number of generations and ages have passed until now and the movie. And, at the same time, the staff at work began to involve more and more people, all of them joining their forces, gradually making the original work for Yu-Gi-Oh! come out on a big scale. This wasn't the results of a single person, but it has been influenced by the uncountable number of people of the staff, it was the assistance of these people in these long 10 years of broadcasting that helped us to go on.

The Three Main Characters

Question: How were the three main characters born?

Takahashi:

In the first place, Duel Monsters is an important thing to talk about. At the end of the series, the other Yugi is no longer in this world. So for GX it was decided to go for a more bright atmosphere. Judai goes through a test and he grew up to fight Yugi in the end. In 5D's, there's the explanation about the new duels. There were a lot of "regular" duels in the two series, so I tried to find a new way of dueling for the spectators, the "Riding Duel". And then, I got back to Yugi's "Just woke up" hairstyle (laughs). Because the characteristic of the Yu-Gi-Oh! protagonists is the hairdo, I have to make sure I will not lose that!

A Message To the Yu-Gi-Oh! Fans
"This is just the beginning of Yu-Gi-Oh!"

Question: Say something to the fans, please.

Takahashi:

I think that Yu-Gi-Oh! in 3D is a challenge, I find it interesting. Originally we wanted to make the scenes where monsters were summoned in 3D, I thought it was appropriate. For this, people who will watch the Yu-Gi-Oh! movie will be amazed. Believe me, when I say that even I was surprised. (laughs) But this is just the beginning of Yu-Gi-Oh!. If there's a theme I haven't yet been able to convey through an anime is that of "family love", and I'm thinking about this. In the future, Yu-Gi-Oh! will spread to the whole world!!

Takahashi-sensei's fascinating characters get over time and space and gather together on one stage!

Thanks a lot Arynis and remaner ! This is great !

[DarkDust_Dragon]

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Mangaka
Kazuki Takahashi

Profile

The proud creator of the tremendously popular Yu-Gi-Oh! series, he is deeply involved with the anime series as well!
___

(On the side of the page)

Interview with Kazuki Takahashi-sensei

Thoughts on the 10th Anniversary

In these 10 years, many fans have supported Yu-Gi-Oh! The charm is approached!*

*I have no idea what this sentence is supposed to mean. |:
___

Caption: The protagonists of the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! series gather for a lineup for the 10th anniversary!!
___

Looking Back From the 10th Anniversary

Question: Let's look back to the beginning of the broadcasting.

Takahashi:

From the beginning of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, from the first protagonist, Yugi Muto of Duel Monsters to Judai Yuki from GX, up to Yusei Fudo from 5D's, this connection was the aim; ten long years have passed, a great number of generations and ages have passed until now and the movie. And, at the same time, the staff at work began to involve more and more people, all of them joining their forces, gradually making the original work for Yu-Gi-Oh! come out on a big scale. This wasn't the results of a single person, but it has been influenced by the uncountable number of people of the staff, it was the assistance of these people in these long 10 years of broadcasting that helped us to go on.

The Three Main Characters

Question: How were the three main characters born?

Takahashi:

In the first place, Duel Monsters is an important thing to talk about. At the end of the series, the other Yugi is no longer in this world. So for GX it was decided to go for a more bright atmosphere. Judai goes through a test and he grew up to fight Yugi in the end. In 5D's, there's the explanation about the new duels. There were a lot of "regular" duels in the two series, so I tried to find a new way of dueling for the spectators, the "Riding Duel". And then, I got back to Yugi's "Just woke up" hairstyle (laughs). Because the characteristic of the Yu-Gi-Oh! protagonists is the hairdo, I have to make sure I will not lose that!

A Message To the Yu-Gi-Oh! Fans
"This is just the beginning of Yu-Gi-Oh!"

Question: Say something to the fans, please.

Takahashi:

I think that Yu-Gi-Oh! in 3D is a challenge, I find it interesting. Originally we wanted to make the scenes where monsters were summoned in 3D, I thought it was appropriate. For this, people who will watch the Yu-Gi-Oh! movie will be amazed. Believe me, when I say that even I was surprised. (laughs) But this is just the beginning of Yu-Gi-Oh!. If there's a theme I haven't yet been able to convey through an anime is that of "family love", and I'm thinking about this. In the future, Yu-Gi-Oh! will spread to the whole world!!

Takahashi-sensei's fascinating characters get over time and space and gather together on one stage!

Wow. That is very deep and interesting. Now I'm really sad he wasn't more involved in the film. I mean, his creation is now completely out of his hands.

[Allana]

Wow. That is very deep and interesting. Now I'm really sad he wasn't more involved in the film. I mean, his creation is now completely out of his hands.

He owns always a power of his creation: he created design of characters, history and he has got 5d's be the last Yu-Gi-Oh! serie. Concerning the movie, he has drawn scenes himself, he hasn't been completly excluded. On a side note, Naoyuki Kageyama had shown a lot of times in GX's manga Takahashi works a lot with Katsumi Ono, the director of 5d's.

[DarkDust_Dragon]

He owns always a power of his creation: he created design of characters, history and he has got 5d's be the last Yu-Gi-Oh! series. Concerning the movie, he has drawn scenes himself, he hasn't been completely excluded. On a side note, Naoyuki Kageyama had shown a lot of times in GX's manga Takahashi works a lot with Katsumi Ono, the director of 5d's.

Except his involvement is getting lesser and lesser... he onl;y drew a few frames for the Tenth Anniversary film. And at the rate 5D's is going, it wouldn't be worth doing another one because the popularity of the series suffers with every spin-off.

[63cohen]

Except his involvement is getting lesser and lesser... he onl;y drew a few frames for the Tenth Anniversary film. And at the rate 5D's is going, it wouldn't be worth doing another one because the popularity of the series suffers with every spin-off.

As long as there is the card game, there will be an anime to advertise the cards.

[Allana]

Except his involvement is getting lesser and lesser... he onl;y drew a few frames for the Tenth Anniversary film. And at the rate 5D's is going, it wouldn't be worth doing another one because the popularity of the series suffers with every spin-off.

Not necessarily, he can communicates with producers. In comparison, he is more involved than Akira Toriyama on Dragon Ball GT. He had said himself he has just designed characters, nothing other. Of this point of view, I think Takahashi is more involved and cares his creation.

As long as there is the card game, there will be an anime to advertise the cards.

It's possible but end of the anime don't mean necessarily the end of the card game. Magic the Gathering works since years and years and has no anime to supports it.

[Lia]

As long as there is the card game, there will be an anime to advertise the cards.

Totally agree with you here. YGO won't stop cuz the card game needs to be advertised.

[DarkDust_Dragon]

Not necessarily, he can communicates with producers. In comparison, he is more involved than Akira Toriyama on Dragon Ball GT. He had said himself he has just designed characters, nothing other. Of this point of view, I think Takahashi is more involved and cares his creation.

I never said he didn't care, I said he's being less and less involved.

It's possible but end of the anime don't mean necessarily the end of the card game. Magic the Gathering works since years and years and has no anime to supports it.

Magic is a very different game though. It was created longer ago and caters to a different demographic. Plus, Wizards games don't have good track records with anime (Duel Masters flopped, remember?).

[Allana]

I never said he didn't care, I said he's being less and less involved.

I think care his creation means also involvment. By the involvment, he cares his creation, keep an eye on it.

Magic is a very different game though. It was created longer ago and caters to a different demographic. Plus, Wizards games don't have good track records with anime (Duel Masters flopped, remember?).

You're right, that's true. Magic isn't the best example.

[DarkDust_Dragon]

I think care his creation means also involvement. By the involvement, he cares his creation, keep an eye on it.

Ah, I see what you mean. My definition of "involvement" is an active role in something; that's the source of the confusion.

Something I realized: Paradox is designed to invorportate traits from Antagonists in all 3 Series:

DM: Pegasus, as already mentioned.

DMGX: Yubel; he corrupted Monsters, turning them DARK, and that includes Rainbow Dragon

5D's: Godwin, again for trying to make a better world and trying to use the Crimson Dragon's power (or its servant, Stardust Dragon).

Anything to add?

[Arynis]

Ah, I see what you mean. My definition of "involvement" is an active role in something; that's the source of the confusion.

Something I realized: Paradox is designed to invorportate traits from Antagonists in all 3 Series:

DM: Pegasus, as already mentioned.

DMGX: Yubel; he corrupted Monsters, turning them DARK, and that includes Rainbow Dragon

5D's: Godwin, again for trying to make a better world and trying to use the Crimson Dragon's power (or its servant, Stardust Dragon).

Anything to add?

The Tenor Trio: Reaching the goal [Circuit] by any means necessary, regardless of what it would take. Blowing up a city is a small sacrifice compared to the desired goal. They also want to save the future as well.

I didn't see the parallels with Yubel and Godwin. Nice observation!

[DarkDust_Dragon]

The Tenor Trio: Reaching the goal [Circuit] by any means necessary, regardless of what it would take. Blowing up a city is a small sacrifice compared to the desired goal. They also want to save the future as well.

I didn't see the parallels with Yubel and Godwin. Nice observation!

Dartz and Darkness: Destroy those who have committed wrong in the name of fixing the world.

[Allana]

Ah, I see what you mean. My definition of "involvement" is an active role in something; that's the source of the confusion.

Something I realized: Paradox is designed to invorportate traits from Antagonists in all 3 Series:

DM: Pegasus, as already mentioned.

DMGX: Yubel; he corrupted Monsters, turning them DARK, and that includes Rainbow Dragon

5D's: Godwin, again for trying to make a better world and trying to use the Crimson Dragon's power (or its servant, Stardust Dragon).

Anything to add?

Ah yes, in that sense ! It's also a definition of involvment, you're right.

Very good point to Paradox ! I didn't noticed this. Paradox has also a similarity with Darkness: both are convinced to be saviors of humanity.

Good observation Arynis !

[DarkDust_Dragon]

Ah yes, in that sense ! It's also a definition of involvment, you're right.

Very good point to Paradox ! I didn't noticed this. Paradox has also a similarity with Darkness: both are convinced to be saviors of humanity.

Good observation Arynis !

Gee, thanks for giving me credit.

[63cohen]

Dartz and Darkness: Destroy those who have committed wrong in the name of fixing the world.

To be honest, nearly every villain believes they are doing wrong for the greater good.

[Khukuri]

Woah! This was a really time since I last posted here. So these are my takes on the movie's breath-taking and shocking scenes at the beginning.

First impression of Paradox and Yusei on the road. Reminds of those futuristic movies like Matrix and the like. Yusei got this easy but the journey can be confusing but he's determined to get Stardust back. All the same with stolen technology theory.

Next is Judai in Venice which sort of shouts "Iluminati" for a while there. Enough with religious hatred and terrorism. It just shows how sick the past invasions and wars were so we never want to repeat events like these in the Present.

And in Domino is the most heart-wrenching part of them all when one risks killing hundreds to achieve a crazy goal. It makes me think of Haiti and other natural disasters that makes the children cry of grief and loneliness. I think Yugi captured that sad moment perfectly as he somewhat depicts the emotion of that of a broken and shattered child after he survives and calling out his family.

[Ragna]

YGO villains tend to stay away from that, though. Pegasus, Malik, Dark Malik, and Dark Bakura were all blinded by their desire and didn;t care if anyone got hurt, even if they weren' truly evil.The same can be said for Kagemaru, Yubel, and a good majority of the Dark Signers,

Though, it is true that the villain doing what he/she truly believes is the right thing is a cliche that's slowly taking over this franchise's antagonists.

[Arynis]

Ah yes, in that sense ! It's also a definition of involvment, you're right.

Very good point to Paradox ! I didn't noticed this. Paradox has also a similarity with Darkness: both are convinced to be saviors of humanity.

Good observation Arynis !

I think you got the wrong person this time, Allana. XD; That was DarkDust_Dragon's post, not mine.

Woah! This was a really time since I last posted here. So these are my takes on the movie's breath-taking and shocking scenes at the beginning.

First impression of Paradox and Yusei on the road. Reminds of those futuristic movies like Matrix and the like. Yusei got this easy but the journey can be confusing but he's determined to get Stardust back. All the same with stolen technology theory.

Next is Judai in Venice which sort of shouts "Iluminati" for a while there. Enough with religious hatred and terrorism. It just shows how sick the past invasions and wars were so we never want to repeat events like these in the Present.

And in Domino is the most heart-wrenching part of them all when one risks killing hundreds to achieve a crazy goal. It makes me think of Haiti and other natural disasters that makes the children cry of grief and loneliness. I think Yugi captured that sad moment perfectly as he somewhat depicts the emotion of that of a broken and shattered child after he survives and calling out his family.

Yeah, the Domino City wreckage part was pretty heartless, in a way. Although I can't help but somewhat crack up at Pegasus' "I'm really happy to be here today!" comment right before Paradox appears and destroys the place. I suppose that makes it a Funny Aneurysm Moment...

I still want to see how that scene exactly plays out, with Paradox arriving and anything. The summary says he arrives, laughs and summons his dragons, but it's a bit odd... wouldn't he say anything else? I mean, he did talk to/about Judai while he fought him in Venice. I remember someone telling me that Paradox going "You're going to die!" is a bit cliche. Or, Paradox laughed because he spotted Pegasus, and he wanted to take him out in the most inhuman way possible. Maybe as to say "A~ha, there he is!"

[Xray950]

I still want to see how that scene exactly plays out, with Paradox arriving and anything. The summary says he arrives, laughs and summons his dragons, but it's a bit odd... wouldn't he say anything else? I mean, he did talk to/about Judai while he fought him in Venice. I remember someone telling me that Paradox going "You're going to die!" is a bit cliche. Or, Paradox laughed because he spotted Pegasus, and he wanted to take him out in the most inhuman way possible. Maybe as to say "A~ha, there he is!"

Well...you know, from what I've read from the preveiws, the movie seemed really...er...breif, so to speak. I wouldn't really be suprised if it just happened that way, with him going "hahaha" and then attacking.
Of course, I could be wrong.

About the movie not going up in theaters-debate:
Pyramid Of Light was in theaters, why wouldn't this movie be? 4Kids is dubbing it right? They could of course just show it on tv, but why lose ticket prices? Even though the YGO fanbase is small, there'll still be the small children going for the "omagawd cardz".

EDIT: How does veiwing numbers work, anyway? How is tv channels getting money? Never really understood that. ^^'

[DarkDust_Dragon]

Woah! This was a really time since I last posted here. So these are my takes on the movie's breath-taking and shocking scenes at the beginning.

First impression of Paradox and Yusei on the road. Reminds of those futuristic movies like Matrix and the like. Yusei got this easy but the journey can be confusing but he's determined to get Stardust back. All the same with stolen technology theory.

Next is Judai in Venice which sort of shouts "Iluminati" for a while there. Enough with religious hatred and terrorism. It just shows how sick the past invasions and wars were so we never want to repeat events like these in the Present.

And in Domino is the most heart-wrenching part of them all when one risks killing hundreds to achieve a crazy goal. It makes me think of Haiti and other natural disasters that makes the children cry of grief and loneliness. I think Yugi captured that sad moment perfectly as he somewhat depicts the emotion of that of a broken and shattered child after he survives and calling out his family.

We've established long ago that this franchise is a reference mosaic, but those are powerful ones yes. Conspiracy theories, natural disasters, science fiction. If the movie was twice as long and had more characters, I'd nominate it for best anime movie.

YGO villains tend to stay away from that, though. Pegasus, Malik, Dark Malik, and Dark Bakura were all blinded by their desire and didn;t care if anyone got hurt, even if they weren' truly evil.The same can be said for Kagemaru, Yubel, and a good majority of the Dark Signers,

Though, it is true that the villain doing what he/she truly believes is the right thing is a cliche that's slowly taking over this franchise's antagonists.

That's the best kind of antagonist; the kind one can identify with, and who makes the viewer question "right and wrong" as it were. Look at Yubel; a twisted being killing people en masse, instigating genocide, physically and psychologically torturing the protagonist OUT OF LOVE. No psychopathic "I don't ********* care" villain could be that interesting.

[Allana]

I think you got the wrong person this time, Allana. XD; That was DarkDust_Dragon's post, not mine.

Gee, thanks for giving me credit.

Sorry. I was a little tired. I think I had l missed your post DarkDust_Dragon: I'm left after have posted. Credit for you !

[DarkDust_Dragon]

Sorry. I was a little tired. I think I had l missed your post DarkDust_Dragon: I'm left after have posted. Credit for you !

Thank you Allana, and I understand what being tired does to one's brain.

Hey, didn't it mention that the cards in the movie are all listed? Think that's list for or pictures of each card? I'm hoping the latter.

[Ragna]

That's the best kind of antagonist; the kind one can identify with, and who makes the viewer question "right and wrong" as it were. Look at Yubel; a twisted being killing people en masse, instigating genocide, physically and psychologically torturing the protagonist OUT OF LOVE. No psychopathic "I don't ********* care" villain could be that interesting.

That's exactly what Yubel was. S/He lead Cobra on and killed him in cold blood out of a selfish drive to be with Judai. Yubel knew what S/He was doing was wrong, but didn't care because all Yubel thought about was the desire to be with Judai.