The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) will present a special Yu-Gi-Oh! Experience this fall, celebrating the iconic manga and anime franchise with a dedicated event.
Organized by "Visitors Services Associate John Andrade, the experience will include a screening of Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions is an epilogue to the original manga series that features a dramatic duel between Yugi Muto and Seto Kaiba to determine the true King of Games."
In addition to the film screening, the museum will host a range of engaging activities, such as "tabletop gaming sessions, panel discussions, and a meet-and-greet with the voice actors from the American dub of the film." Overall, this event aims to provide fans with an opportunity to connect with the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe and explore its cultural significance.
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The Museum of the Moving Image Presents a Yu-Gi-Oh! Experience
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