While not quite as popular as some other shounen anime released around the year 2000, Yu-Gi-Oh! is still something special that has won the hearts of many and is still loved by fans today. This anime series is filled to the brim with action, and its intense story managed to make Duel Monsters one of the most famous trading card games in the entire world. The latest sequel of the original series was released in 2016, and the series is also maintaining its popularity today thanks to the many spin-off series released over the years. In this article, I’m going to tell you guys about the 5 best places to watch Yu-Gi-Oh! and its spin-off series online. I’ll also be telling you guys where you can purchase the Blu-Ray disk sets of the series from, so make sure to read this entire article.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Plot
First of all, let’s take a closer look at the plot of Yu-Gi-Oh! This anime follows the story of a young and ambitious boy named Yugi Mutou, who happens to solve the legendary Millennium Puzzle. It is said that whoever can uncover the secrets of this puzzle will be able to make one of his wishes a reality. Upon solving the puzzle, Yugi unleashes “Yami Yuugi” – a different conscious contained inside his own body.
Wishing to find out more regarding this strange spirit, Yugi ends up competing against many other people in Duel Monsters. Other players fight against Yugi in order to somehow steal the Millennium Puzzle and use its powers for themselves.
Where to Watch Yu-Gi-Oh! Online:
- 5. Amazon Prime
- 4. Netflix
- 3. Hulu
- 2. AnimeLab
- 1. Crunchyroll
PLEASE NOTE: I will only be mentioning the best legal places to watch Yu-Gi-Oh online, so you might have to pay for a better experience.
5. Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime lets you watch almost the entire series, including the latest movie sequel. You can even watch most of the spin-offs on the platform as well. Most of the episodes are only available in English, so fans of the Japanese version will have to use some other platform.
Pros:
- Almost the entire series is available in English.
- You get to keep all the episodes that you purchase forever.
- You can watch some of the episodes for free if you don’t mind the ads.
Cons:
- This platform is very expensive as you have to buy each episode individually.
- The Japanese version of most episodes is not available.
Price:
Most individual episodes cost 1.99 USD each. The movies can cost anywhere between 3 to 10 USD.
4. Netflix
Netflix also lets you watch Yu-Gi-Oh!, but sadly, only the first few seasons of the anime series are available on the platform for most regions, and you will need to be in the US in order to watch it. If you are not in the US, then you can use some kind of VPN service to temporarily change your virtual location and easily watch Yu-Gi-Oh. You can also find some spin-off series of Yu-Gi-Oh! on the platform.
How to Watch Yu-Gi-Oh! on Netflix via VPN
This method works on both desktop PCs and mobile phones or tablets.
- Purchase (or start a free trial) of a VPN. I can confirm that NordVPN works for this purpose.
- In the settings, choose the UK as your location.
- Fire up the VPN and wait for it to do its magic
- Once you’re connected, navigate to Netflix (browser or app)
- Search “Yu-Gi-Oh!” in the Netflix search bar and you should see Yu-Gi-Oh! pop up.
Enjoy! Please note that if your Netflix library doesn’t update to reflect the country you selected in your VPN, you may have to clear the Netflix cache first and try again.
To to do this, go to settings -> apps -> Netflix -> clear cache. I’ve had no trouble using this method and I still use NordVPN to watch anime from various Netflix country libraries daily.
Pros:
- The anime is available in English.
- The first month of streaming is free.
- You can watch many other anime and live-action drama series on the platform.
Cons:
- The library of anime available on the platform is small compared to some other platforms.
- The complete Yu-Gi-Oh series is not available.
- You will probably need a VPN subscription.
Price:
Netflix has three different plans. The basic one costs 8.99 USD per month, and the most expensive one costs 17.99 USD per month.
3. Hulu
You can find the entire Yu-Gi-Oh series on the platform along with some of the spin-offs, but the latest sequel movie is not available on Hulu. The platform lets you watch the anime in English.
Pros:
- You can find the entire Yu-Gi-Oh series on Hulu in English.
- Many spin-off series are available on the platform as well.
- The first month of streaming is free.
- You can find tons of other anime and live-action drama series on the platform.
Cons:
- The latest movie sequel is not available.
- You can’t watch the anime in Japanese.
- The library of anime available on the platform is smaller compared to some other options on this list.
Price:
The first package of Hulu starts at only 5.99 USD per month. However, this package still includes annoying ads. You can pay 11.99 USD per month to get rid of all ads and get the complete streaming experience.
2. AnimeLab
AnimeLab is an amazing anime streaming platform that lets you watch the entire Yu-Gi-Oh series and its movie sequel. Sadly, no spin-off series are available on the platform. AnimeLab lets you stream anime for free if you don’t mind the ads. The platform only works for people living in Australia and New Zealand, so you might need a VPN subscription in order to watch Yu-Gi-Oh.
Pros:
- You can stream anime for free.
- The entire Yu-Gi-Oh series is available in English.
Cons:
- The Japanese version of the show is not available.
- The spin-offs are not available.
- You will probably need a VPN subscription.
Price:
AnimeLab only has one premium package that costs 7 AUD or 5.10 USD.
1. Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the best platform to watch Yu-Gi-Oh online as the entire series is available on the platform in English and Japanese. You can stream the entire series for free if you don’t mind the ads. Many spin-off series are also available on the platform.
Pros:
- You can watch the anime for free if you don’t mind the ads.
- The anime is available in English and Japanese.
Cons:
- The latest movie sequel is not available.
Price:
You can get the Fan package of Crunchyroll for only 7.99 USD per month and watch all the anime and dramas available on the platform without ads. You can pay a bit more to enjoy extra perks as well. The most expensive package costs 14.99 USD per month.
Buy Yu-Gi-Oh! Blu-Ray Disk Set
If you have already watched this anime before and seriously enjoyed it, then you can consider purchasing the Blu-Ray disk sets in order to enjoy the anime in the best quality possible. The Blu-Ray disk sets can be pretty expensive, but they are a must-have for dedicated fans.
Below are a few places that let you purchase a Blu-Ray disk set of the series for an affordable price.
- https://www.amazon.com/Yu-Gi-Oh-The-Movie-Blu-ray/dp/B07FKXFHSS
- https://www.newlineanimeshop.com/products/yu-gi-oh-the-complete-series-blu-ray-set
- https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Yu-Gi-Oh-The-Movie-Blu-ray/184413/
If you love Yu-Gi-Oh!, then you’ll also love other shounen anime like One Piece and Naruto just as much! Make sure to check out our other articles about the best places to watch these anime.
