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KONAMI ANNOUNCES BRAND NEW “PROMOTIONAL SHORT ANIME SERIES” COMING TO Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES
WINDSOR, UK – December 23, 2024 – Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. (KONAMI) announces that Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES will create and release more episodes of “Promotional Short Anime Series” that expand on the lore.
Created by KONAMI animation, these animated shorts will be released every month and will focus on iconic monsters including Sky Striker Ace - Raye and Fallen of Albaz. The announcement happened as part of Jump Festa 2025, a manga and anime convention that has taken place in Japan.
Stream the trailer showing key visual via the official Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG YouTube channel here:
These breathtaking new episodes will expand on the lore of iconic monsters, such as Sky Striker Ace - Raye and Sky Striker Ace – Roze: two rivals destined to face off using advanced technology. There will also be episodes dedicated to the cards of Fallen of Albaz and Dogmatika Ecclesia, the Virtuous.
Launched in February 2024, KONAMI animation is a studio established by KONAMI, dedicated to creating high-quality animation by combining the technology and knowledge that KONAMI has cultivated in game development with a dedicated animation development.
With a legacy rooted in the world of entertainment and gaming, KONAMI animation leverages its creative expertise to produce captivating animations that resonate with global audiences.
The studio combines cutting-edge technology with innovative storytelling to deliver experiences that entertain and inspire including adaptations of iconic franchises through to original productions including a wide range of work not limited to KONAMI IP.
To watch every Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES episode visit the official Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@yugiohOCGch
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About Konami Group
Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series.
