[Meeja Isara]

A brand new Yuugiou movie is set to hit Japan theatres in January of 2010.
Apparently it will be in 3D as well.
An odd combination. I myself have never seen an animated movie that contains eye-popping three-dimensional graphics before.

Anyway, as you can see on the movie poster, it shows all three of our beloved Yuugiou Protagonists.
They have to join forces to battle the villain PARADOX, who is some kind of madman who can time travel and plans to destroy the world (charming).
Their adventure begins when Paradox steals Yuusei's Stardust Dragon card.
Trying to catch him, Yuusei falls in a time hole and meets up with Juudai.
During their search, Juudei uses his powers to gain information on Stardust Dragon's whereabouts, where they eventually transport to Yuugi's time.
They find Paradox...and then they battle, and they win, and the world is now safe again, blah blah blah.

Well, to me, the storyline sounds corny, if not hysterical.
But I like to keep in mind that the original Yuugiou DM movie was just as bad.
Side-stories get too far off track.
I'm excited to see that they are putting all three characters on the big scene and not just making this a Yuugiou 5D's movie.
A lot of fans were hoping to see Yuugi and Juudai ride a D-Wheel, but I don't think that's going to happen.

We can now only wait to see if 4KIDS will be licensing the movie.
Yuugiou hype in North America isn't what it used to be.

~Meeja Isara

[Oberisuku no Kyoshinhei]

Just like you said, this movie seems kind of corny. However, it should be somewhat interesting as to how they will make all three characters interact with each other. Who knows, they might just end up dueling on the back of a D-Wheel, although I doubt that it will really happen. It might make it more interesting. As for hype in North America, I think the reason is most likely due to a lack of advertising. 4KIDS should get started now if they want a big turn out. Maybe free cards or a contest. Also they could hold a tournament prior to the movie launch.

[Meeja Isara]

While it would be funny to see our duelists battle on D-Wheels, Paradox is the only one with a bike. Instead, they are just going to have a normal duel.
You can see the new trailer on the official Yuugiou Movie website (Japanese Text).
What I love is the featured music "Make Magic". It's so catchy!



The first Yuugiou Movie was advertised like crazy and you got a free card with admission.
For the second movie release in Japan, they will be giving out one mystery card.

Yuugiou DM was extremely popular in North America, however, 4Kids has been dropping many of their series.
The Yuugiou GX dub was never finished and it's being predicted that their Yuugiou 5D's dub will not be either.

This post has been edited by Meeja Isara: 22 December 2009 - 12:17 AM