Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium World, Vol. 2: Magician's Genesis

Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium World #2

by Kazuki Takahashi

Yugi has gathered all the Egyptian God Cards, and with the Millennium Eye he is now able to unlock his memories of his past life as an Egyptian pharaoh and travel back in time to battle his enemies of the past.

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Comics, Shonen, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Young Adult

192 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2003

About the author

Takahashi (高橋和希) started as a mangaka in 1982. His first work was Tokiō no Tsuma (闘輝王の鷹), published in 1990. One of his earliest works was Tennenshokudanji Buray (天然色男児BURAY), which lasted for two volumes and was published from 1991 to 1992. Takahashi did not find success until 1996 when he created Yu-Gi-Oh!

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poor Mahado! Why do characters I like keep on dying?

[Burberi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This arc is epicccc

[Roselyn Blonger · Rating 3 out of 5]

La verdad, no me esperaba ni un Seto tan siniestro ni un desarrollo tan apresurado. No sentí ningún tipo de profundidad en los personajes, así que me resultó indistinto lo que les pasaba o dejaba de pasarles. Me cayó bien Mana, pero tiene una aparición tan corta que debería decir que sólo me gustó su diseño. Creo que el autor necesitaba tomarse algo más de tiempo para terminar estos volúmenes.

El anime lo supera con creces.

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Last few pages took this from 3 to 4 stars. Even with the subtle foreshadowing, I still did not expect that ending.

[Gore · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think what got me so hype about this volume is that we learn about the creation of the Dark Magician and why there is a strong bond between him and Yugi. Everything is slowly revealing itself and what are the cause and creation of people's actions, such as Bakura. And, of course, the bond of friendship is still so strong and wholesome that it always has a special place in Yu-Gi-Oh. I can't wait to read the next volume.

[Sarah Maddaford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed on previous volumes Yu-Gi-Oh! Volumes 1-4 and Duelist Volumes 1-5 as well as the final volume

[Joseph B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Millennium World continues to feel fresh as Takahashi expands the lore of the millennium items and the ancient way of duel monsters. As the Pharaoh takes on Bandit King Bakura we see Yugi and friends attempting to gain entry into where he (the Pharaoh) is in his world of memories. This volume also touches on the origins of the Dark Magician; which was a surprisingly touching story. We also see Priest Seto going down a dark path ostensibly in service to his Pharaoh.

Takahashi's lore for ancient Egypt continues to be interesting and I appreciate how the ancient counterparts to characters we know are different. His art remains as detailed as ever. This fresh direction for Yu-Gi-Oh is as enjoyable as the first volume; especially as the tablet duels might scratch the itch for more card games.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series keeps bringing fresh and fun plots! In volume 2, we see Yugi and the gang attempt to solve the maze of Yugi's heart to find the "true door" to be reunited with their friend Pharaoh. And Pharaoh is facing his own puzzles...the thief Bakura and his evil Ka have threatened to take down every one of the High Priest's until Pharaoh steps in and uses his Egyptian Gods to take him down...he's not out for the count though and returns to the Tomb to steal the God's tablets for himself. One of the high priests sacrifices himself and that is the birth of the Dark Magician. We also see Priest Seto enact a plan to torture civilians in order to strengthen their Ba and get stronger monsters. The birth of duel monsters!

[Kassy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark Yugi's memories are crazy. Him being a Pharoah is insane and having Kaiba's doppelganger being his priest and have to follow his commands was cool, except he's starting to act like the Kaiba we all know and love.

Yugi, Honda, Anzu, and Joey going into Dark Yugi's memories and getting through the maze and watching life 3,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. And the apprentice of the magician guy, who I will probably refer to as Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl because they look exactly the same is interesting, wonder why she was in the village begging for water?? And Dark Magician dying was crazy, wonder if Bakura is still alive or not.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic! This is so much fun. The stakes are higher when it's your spirit power and life at stake instead of cards. It makes more sense why Yugi was willing to bet his life so much since in the past that was normal. I'm also aware that was very subconscious (and probably not planned by the author at that point) but it's still a fun connection to make.

[Adrian Santiago · Rating 3 out of 5]

Medio rebuscado juntar Egipto con cartas de duelo de monstruos. haha

Osea, no está tan mal, pero igual está medio apresurado. Y cómo me cae mal el kaiba, y me vale berenjena el mago oscuro. Me gusta más lo de Bakura.

[Jasmine Gorton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glued to the story to the end, I was happy with the ending we got. Great author!

[Stefanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this with my son... I loved it!

[Leandro Escobar-herrera · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yu-Gi-Oh! Finds itself in new territory with clothes that no longer fit.

My main issues with this book, is that the new version of the card games, lacks clear rules, strategy or anything meaty. So far it is just Deux Ex Machinas and win.

With that being said, the new charecters are a delight, and seing how they all tie in to the previously established lore feels forfilling

Seto is interesting to watch, since there is sonnuch to his character, that this new setting is a refreshing and interesting take on him.

But the rest of the main characters dont do anything of interest, and they are either rather dull or being exceptionally boring.

It feels like somebody pulled a reverse uno card on Yu-Gi-Oh! Great settings, nice plot been bugged down my bad games/puzzles and flat main characters

[Jaden John · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Daniel Pappas · Rating 2 out of 5]

huh

I love the natural descent into tyranny. Takahashi clearly has eyes on a strong story of power grabbing. Solid stuff I guess

[Katie Burls · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was INSANE!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE Yu-gi-oh

[Taleechia · Rating 5 out of 5]

My only complaint is that the plot was a little jumpy between characters. Besides that, I found it once again one of the best books in the series. This particular arc is looking to be far and above the rest.
My favorite part? Learning the origin of the Blue Eyes White Dragon.

[Tori The Amazing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practically the same as the first! I Loved it...it has a very good plot so far and is easy to understand and enjoy!!!

[Kurtis Burkhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always loved yugioh, it was my favorite show as a kid and my first manga! Love all the great characters and the Egypt story line it has😻👌😁❤️

[Дени ★ Проданова · Rating 5 out of 5]

В този том ще намерите първообраза на Черния магьосник. Изобщо в цялата поредица ще разпознаете това или онова чудовище в кожата на различни герои.

[Emma L.B.]

- Will re-read before I put a review -