In an exciting announcement at Jump Festa 2025, KONAMI Digital Entertainment Limited revealed plans to expand Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES with a new “Promotional Short Anime Series.” The monthly animated shorts will delve deep into the rich lore behind some of the game’s most beloved monster cards.
The series will prominently feature fan-favorite characters like Sky Striker Ace – Raye and her rival Sky Striker Ace – Roze, showcasing their intense rivalry and advanced technological warfare. Additionally, viewers can look forward to episodes exploring the stories of Fallen of Albaz and Dogmatika Ecclesia, the Virtuous.
This ambitious project is being brought to life by KONAMI animation, the company’s newly established animation studio launched in February 2024. The studio combines KONAMI’s extensive game development expertise with dedicated animation capabilities, creating high-quality content that appeals to global audiences. Their portfolio extends beyond KONAMI’s intellectual properties, encompassing both adaptations and original productions.
This new series for Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES represents more than just additional content – it’s a bridge between the physical card game and the rich narrative universe that has developed around it. By bringing these stories to life through animation, KONAMI is offering fans a new way to connect with their favorite cards and characters.
The animation series will offer fans a deeper understanding of their favorite cards’ backstories. Enthusiasts can catch all episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES on the official Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG YouTube channel.