Special Chapter: Thank You, Mr. Takahashi
Yuya walks towards us wearing a suit. "Hello, everyone. I am Yuya Sakaki, the main protagonist of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V Remake series. While this is not a new chapter of our story, the author wanted to create a special page for a special man who we lost today."
Jonouchi entered wearing a suit. "His name was Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Manga. He created me along with my friends Yugi Muto, Anzu Mazaki, Honda Hirota and even Seto Kaiba. Even though the original Yu-Gi-Oh was just gonna be centered on a variety of games, the game Magic and Wizard quickly caught the eye of the world and it eventually evolved into the game we know as Duel Monsters."
Asuka appeared wearing a dress. "Even though Mr. Takahashi didn't intend for the series to focus on the card game, he decided to extend it due to the amount of fan mail asking about his game. From there, the manga evolved and eventually became the original Duel Monsters anime which later created Yu-Gi-Oh! GX."
Rua appeared in a suit. "And from there, it continued into Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's as well as the creation of the Synchro Monsters and the Synchro Summon. It also introduced a new form of Dueling, Riding Duels."
Rio appeared in a dress. "And then came Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal where the game evolved once more, this time including Xyz Monsters and the Xyz Summon. Mr. Takahashi's creation continued to evolve every day."
Yuya spoke again. "And the shows kept going even after the end of ARC-V and the Pendulum Summon. With Vrains and Link Summoning, Sevens and Rush Duels, and now the new series Go Rush. We've also got new types of Duels, new cards and amazing games including Duel Links, Master Duel, the Tag Force Series, etc. All of this was possible thanks to Mr. Takahashi."
"And while we know that things don't last forever, the work that Mr. Takahashi has put in to creating Yu-Gi-Oh has created an everlasting legacy with the fans." Rio said.
"It's also created friendships, rivalries and connections all over the world." Rua added.
"So, whether you're just getting into Yu-Gi-Oh or have been a part of it ever since its creation…" Asuka said.
"…take a moment to honor Kazuki Takahashi, for without him, this community wouldn't have been possible." Jonouchi said.
"Mr. Takahashi." Yuya said as he, Jonouchi, Asuka, Rua and Rio put their hands in a prayer.
"Thank you."
Kazuki Takahashi
1961-2022
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