Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Series

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Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Series is a web series based on the anime television series Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, itself based on the manga series Yu-Gi-Oh! by Kazuki Takahashi. Created, written and primarily voice acted by British YouTuber Bea "LittleKuriboh" Billany, the web series premiered on YouTube on 15 July 2006. Billany created the series out of her enjoyment of Yu-Gi-Oh! and her desire to join a fandom. The series has dealt with copyright infringement issues, which has resulted in repeated removals and re-uploads on YouTube and Billany's multiple account terminations. Labelled as a parody, The Abridged Series critiques and alters several aspects of Duel Monsters alongside other Yu-Gi-Oh!-related media, including the narrative, characters and dialogue. Its comedy comprises both pop culture references and self-referential humour. Regarded as the first abridged series, Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Series became popular online and garnered a cult following. The series was credited for establishing...

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