Yu-Gi-Oh Fanfiction
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What is Yu-Gi-Oh fanfiction?
Yu-Gi-Oh fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. With over 35,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Yu-Gi-Oh is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Yugi Mutou, Yami Yugi, Seto Kaiba, Joey Wheeler, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Yu-Gi-Oh Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Yu-Gi-Oh stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
The Dark Rebellion
by HazelPen
Three years after the war between Astral World and the Barian Emperors, sixteen-year-old Yuma Tsukumo stands as Heartland’s undisputed champion — the hero no one fully understands and the “King of Games” few truly know. When he receives an invitation to the prestigious 30th Annual Duel Carnival, it
A-Z Female Collection
by Jrobbo117
A simple A-Z work that takes female characters from across the many fandoms and places them in a relationship. It will be character x reader. I am bad at writing and summarizing.Edit: 5/12/24. By results of a vote individuals classed as femboy my appear in chapters. Basically its 'A-Z Female Collect
Apep and the Sacred Scrolls of Duat
by History101
Set post Ceremonial Duel. After finally being set free from the Millennium Puzzle, Pharaoh Atemu rules over the souls of his people in the peaceful afterlife. That peace doesn’t last long however as soon, the souls of the dead are under threat. At the same time, Yugi and his friends suddenly appear
【YGO】雙軌時間 海闇
by Doraer
心血來潮手癢產物，充滿各種私設是一個：「社長不斷不斷跨越次元找王樣打牌，但是身體逐漸無法負荷而王樣又對不斷前來的海馬有什麼心思......?」的故事
We are the champions
by Strawberry283
Fubuki faced his mama, Jounouchi Katsuya, in an Epic battle of the Red eyes. Asuka tried her best to be supportive, and not to scream, or gag, or hit anyone
RWBY Meetings
by StudioFandom
This is a collection of various ideas I have for RWBY fanfictions. Whether they're crossovers, AUs, or some other type of story, you're likely to find the brief look into that story's world here. Some could just be there to get the idea out of my head, others could be special sneak peeks of stories
Just Say the Word
by HopelessGeek (wuzzy90)
Three millennia ago, a high priest betrayed his Pharaoh—and paid the price. Cursed with absolute obedience, his will was bound to the commands of others. That curse didn’t end with death. Seto doesn't know how it happened. He only knows for as long as he can remember he must follow any order…
I Wanted a Real Gamer System
by 2ciencenerd
Life is complicated. God, that's the understatement of the century. I thought my life was boring before I woke up here, I dreamed about this happening to me. Well, you all know the saying, be careful what you wish for.
So Close
by Sakurajima
Ryou loves Mai and Yami wants to protect her.
Bestiality/Pokephilia Prompt fic
by Friskriel15
Basically, you guys send me prompts for Bestiality/Pokephilia, and I write them out.
A Frog Back In Water - Yu-Gi-Oh DM
by LeavesOfLothlorian
Paperwork is king, the corporation is everything. When a clerical mistake sends the Spirit World's drunkest driver hurtling into motion, Phillip Jenson is forcibly reincarnated for a second time. Thrown back into the world of duelists with scarce allies, scarcer resources, and even further back in t
【暗表】樱吹雪
by KirigayaXR
暗表短篇。原著埃及篇后，决斗之仪之前。
Things Are Never Over, And That's Whenever
by kai_aoi
No matter where they are, somehow, trouble of all sorts just somehow follow them. Eight different duelists from different points in time, all somehow together in a strange world, without their duel disks or decks. But instead, the ability to conjure up magic in a world where that was considered norm
【暗表】游研漫客编辑部
by MagicaldoveYiso
新十年架空背景出版社pa，目前能透露的是被游研漫客签约的网络小说家暗和他的直系编辑表。游研漫客刊登小说的原因是是因为已经和小说绘合并了，暗的合作漫画家是海马。暗：初出茅庐的人气新人小说家，代表作是《黑魔导师1》和《黑魔导师2》，目前在撰写第三部《黑魔导师》，出道作《跨越怪异之旅（栗子球的奇妙冒险）》是游研漫客的新人奖获奖作品，被暗本人暂时搁置。海：代表作《青眼白龙》系列持续更新中，据说家里有矿。表：上班没超过一年的新人编辑和背锅大师。童实野师范大学文学系毕业生。 感觉花了八辈子的中二劲才取了这个标题但其实是栗子球的奇妙冒险，没有第一部是因为作者是同人女不是网文写手。一言以蔽之，醋是编辑部的故事
Beyond to Eternity: Accession of Realms (Third Sequel)
by bluesea79
Set after Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions, the story follows Atem and Yugi as they build new lives beyond Domino City after Atem’s final duel and judgment of Kaiba. As Yugi nears completion of his game, Atem—now a fully ascended god—seeks to reunite with him, marry him, and rule the land of Aa
Host
by kitsuneFaux
Forced into a summoning ritual at gunpoint, Ryou becomes the vessel of Zorc Necrophades, the evil god of darkness and death. Subservient to another’s will and made to stain his hands with innocent blood, Ryou struggles under the weight of his guilt as pieces move around him, participants in a game h
The Spirit Is Willing (but the flesh probably has heat stroke)
by Lorekhai
After Yugi saves the Pharaoh from the Seal of Orichalcos, the Pharaoh is left behind in a body that isn't his.Joey is furious with him. Téa can barely look at him.Tristan isn't any more eager to deal with this near-stranger who he'd trusted to protect Yugi, and who betrayed that trust, but… that's s
The Guardian Lotus
by AileenRoseven
She was there when he first took the throne... She was there when his life was stolen away from him... She was there when the life faded from his eyes and he grew cold in her arms. Her love died while the world moved forward... Now, when given the chance to help the Pharaoh fulfill his destiny, Lotu
Peachy in the Big Apple
by zeebardbaird
Yuugi gets invited to visit Teá in NYC. This is post-DSoD, mostly based in the anime (4Kids dub) canon. If you've not seen DSoD, (go watch it!), it ends with the geek squad graduating and they are out to pursue their futures. This story starts almost 1 year post-Graduation. Teá is living in NYC as a
Tamashina-mina: Cloudcalling on the Savannah
by Lovely_Llama
Leona invites Yuma to Sunrise City to see the annual Tamashina-Mina, the Cloudcalling Festival.
Popular Yu-Gi-Oh Ships
Puzzleshipping
Pharaoh Atem/Yugi Mutou
The deep spiritual connection between modern duelist Yugi Mutou and the ancient Pharaoh Atem who shares his body through the Millennium Puzzle.
38,000 works →
Puppyshipping
Joey Wheeler/Seto Kaiba
The antagonistic relationship between street-smart Joey Wheeler and wealthy CEO Seto Kaiba, whose constant clashing hides deeper feelings.
25,000 works →
Bronzeshipping
Malik Ishtar/Ryou Bakura
The pairing of Malik Ishtar and Ryou Bakura, two gentle souls who both suffered under the influence of ancient Egyptian spirits.
8,500 works →
Prideshipping
Seto Kaiba/Yami Yugi
The intense rivalry between CEO Seto Kaiba and the ancient pharaoh Yami Yugi, two proud duelists locked in eternal competition.
15,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Yu-Gi-Oh fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 35,000 Yu-Gi-Oh fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Yu-Gi-Oh ships?
Popular Yu-Gi-Oh pairings include Puzzleshipping, Puppyshipping, Bronzeshipping. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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