Konami Digital Entertainment announced today, on the 30th, that the "Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game Duel Monsters" (Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG) large-scale duel tournament "Yu-Gi-Oh! CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES JAPAN TOKYO 2024" (YCSJ TOKYO 2024), held on the 28th and 29th at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center), achieved two Guinness World Records.

The "YCSJ TOKYO 2024," held for the first time over two days to commemorate its 10th occurrence, set records for the "Most players in a trading card game tournament" and the "Most participants in a trading card game tournament." A total of 7,443 participants dueled simultaneously, and over the course of two days, the same number participated in the tournament, securing its recognition as a Guinness World Record. The event also featured a Guinness World Record certification ceremony, and a video message from Shunsuke Kazama, the voice actor for Yugi Muto/Yami Yugi from the anime "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters," was played for the participants and duelists.

"Yu-Gi-Oh!" originated from the popular manga by Kazuki Takahashi, which was serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" starting in 1996. Konami Digital Entertainment has been developing home video games since 1998 and trading card games since 1999, with the franchise being beloved worldwide.

From Konami Digital Entertainment to Fans:

Thanks to the cooperation of all the fans who love "Yu-Gi-Oh!," we are able to report these results. We are deeply grateful. The "Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG" has been officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the "best-selling trading card game in the world," and since its release in 1999, it has been enjoyed worldwide, especially in Japan, North America, and Europe.

Participation in "YCSJ TOKYO 2024" by many has allowed us to achieve the Guinness World Records for the "Most players in a trading card game tournament" and the "Most participants in a trading card game tournament," which brings great joy to our company. Konami Digital Entertainment will continue to deliver entertainment that moves people's hearts and strives to enhance our products and services to provide valuable time for everyone in the future.