is a 1999 Japanese animated fantasy adventure short film directed by Junji Shimizu and written by Yasuko Kobayashi; the short film is based on a manga series of the same name by Kazuki Takahashi. Produced by Toei Animation and distributed by Toei Company, it takes place in the same continuity of the first anime series, specifically after the final episode of the first series. The short revolves around a boy named Shà Âgo Aoyama, who is targeted by Seto Kaiba after obtaining a powerful rare card; the legendary Red-Eyes Black Dragon. The short film stars Megumi Ogata as the voice of Yugi Mutou, alongside Toshiyuki Morikawa and Hikaru Midorikawa. It was released in Japan on March 6, 1999, as part of Toei Animation Spring 1999 Animation Fair, featuring alongside Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Burn and Digimon Adventure.
A shy boy named Shà Âgo Aoyama buys Duel Monsters cards at a card shop and obtains Red-Eyes Black Dragon, a card that brings potential to those who duel with courage. Despite having never won a game of Duel Monsters before, Shà Âgo boasts that he does not need to duel others since he believes the threat of having Red-Eyes Black Dragon alone would win duels before they even begin. Having noticed Shà Âgo possessing this card, Seto Kaiba sends out invitations to him, as well as Yugi Mutou, for a tournament against him. When Shà Âgo refuses the invitation, Kaiba sends one of his men to force him to attend, which catches the attention of Yugi and his friend, Katsuya Jonouchi. As Jonouchi holds off the man, Yugi and Shà Âgo try to escape but are attacked by another guard who steals Shà Âgo's Red Eyes Black Dragon and Yugi's Millennium Puzzle. As Jonouchi manages to retrieve the card, Shà Âgo admits he didn't want to duel in case he lost with the card, so Yugi decides to duel in his place.
Yugi retrieves his Millennium Puzzle from Kaiba and transforms into his alter ego, as Kaiba prepares the duel using a new holographic Duel Disk system. Although Yugi takes an early lead, Kaiba brings out his Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Yugi manages to defeat it, but Kaiba laughs as he summons another one and combines it with his other two dragons. As Yugi moves onto the defensive, Shà Âgo attempts to run away, but Jonouchi stops him. Jonouchi reveals he had sneaked Shà Âgo's Red-Eyes Black Dragon into Yugi's deck, though Yugi refuses to use it until Shà Âgo shows courage. When Kaiba stops Yugi's ability to defend, Shà Âgo is inspired by Jonouchi's words and Yugi's determination and finally shows courage, encouraging Yugi to summon Red-Eyes Black Dragon. He fuses Red-Eyes with his Meteor Dragon to form Meteor Black Dragon and defeats Kaiba.
The credits show Shà Âgo playing Duel Monsters with other people.
The short film is directed by Junji Shimizu and written by Yasuko Kobayashi, who have written few episodes for the series. Michi Himeno and Shingo Araki returned from the television series to design the characters and animation direction, along with BMF providing the music for the film.
The short film was released in theaters in Japan on March 6, 1999, as part of Toei Animation Spring 1999 Animation Fair, and was featured along with Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Burn and Digimon Adventure.
The short film, along with Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Burn and Digimon Adventure collectively grossed .