Yugi Muto and Atem may harbor one individual body throughout Yu-Gi-Oh!, but they're a duo that has defeated many powerful foes despite the many odds against them. Whenever fans felt they posed no threat to an evil villain or held no hope for them, Yugi and Atem managed to show fans why they're the King of Games.
Although Yugi and Atem have defeated many skillful gamers in their universe, anime has given fans many talented gamers over the years who'd pose a challenge to Yugi and Atem and, at the very least, make them sweat.
10 Keima Katsuragi's Excellent Intuition And Gamer Knowledge Would Force Yugi To Give It His All (The World God Only Knows)
The World God Only Knows's protagonist Keima Katsuragi is one of anime's strongest slackers who has enough gamer skills to give Yugi and Atem a challenging duel if they ever crossed paths. Not only has Keima proved that he has excellent gaming talent, but he's known for achieving phenomenal scores on the tests he takes and can read his opponent's every move.
Although Yugi and Atem have dueled against people like Maximillian Pegasus, who had the power to look at his opponent's cards, they've never faced an opponent with intuition on par with Keima's. They'll need more than friendship to defeat Keima in a duel.
9 Konata Izumi Parodied Many Anime Franchises, Including Yu-Gi-Oh! (Lucky Star)
Lucky Star's Konata Izumi isn't only one of anime's most iconic 2000s female protagonists and a gamer, she's also an anime and manga fan that knows a lot about almost every single one the myriad of franchises including Yu-Gi-Oh!. Despite being a slacker in her own right, Konata's highly intelligent and chooses not to study as she has no need to do so.
Furthermore, Konata's someone that spends most of her time pranking friends and researching more information on her favorite series like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Not only would she be honored to duel Yugi, but her knowledge of the series may aid her and pulling a trump card he and Atem may not see coming.
8 Frederica Bernkastel Can Utilize Her Miracle Powers To Claim Victory (Umineko: When They Cry)
Although she may not look like a gamer, Frederica Bernkastel is one of MyAnimeList's most fan-favorited Umineko characters because of her abilities, intellect, and mastery of games. Although the games she plays leans toward the mystery genre, Bernkastel doesn't like losing or backing down from a challenge.
Not only has she defeated many powerful foes in her universe, but Bernkastel holds a power that could rival Yugi's Heart of the Cards, her control over miracles. Further, this allows Bernkastel to make anything happen in her favor as long as the probability isn't zero.
7 Kagami Junichirou Is A Teacher Who Uses Games To Teach His Students (Denpa Kyoushi)
Denpa Kyoushi may not be the best comedy anime fans can watch right now, but it will leave fans understanding what it means to be a fan of anime culture thanks to its main protagonist, Kagami Junichirou. Not only does Kagami use video games as educational tools to teach his students, he also has a fascination with anime.
Despite having poor focus in his studies, Kagami loves theoretical physics and created gaming blogs to help his students learn. Not only does this show that Kagami's well-researched when it comes to gaming, but it shows that his knowledge of the craft could be a tool worth using when challenging the King of Games.
6 Umaru Doma's Skills Will Make Any Gaming Arcade Owner Fear Bankruptcy (Himouto! Umaru-chan)
Although some argue that Himouto! Umaru-chan is an obscure anime worth avoiding, manyothers found it to be a series that'll leave many laughing at the antics its protagonist, Umaru Doma, pulls in the series. While she can come off as an annoying protagonist who likes to throw fits about tedious things, Umaru's a talented gamer with incredible anime knowledge.
Not only that, Umaru is in fact Japan's top-ranking player and makes others tremble because of her incredible winning streak. Even businesses fear that they'll run out of money because of how many prizes Umaru ends up winning because of her immense talent.
5 Amanuma Tsukihito Loves Meshing Different Game Rules Together In His Favor (Yu Yu Hakusho)
Despite being a young child, Amanuma Tsukihito is one of Yu Yu Hakusho's most dangerous villains because of his superior psychic powers that allow him to manipulate his opponents with ease. Not only that, but Amanuma's known for meshing game worlds when it comes to the games he's taking part in, which could throw Yugi off at first.
Despite Yugi and Atem participating in duels that didn't follow the usual rules such as the time they fought against the Paradox Brothers, Amanuma's battle with them could lead to more consequences than not being able to pass through a mysterious door.
4 Misaki Suzuhara Can Adapt To Any Game Without Worry (Angelic Layer)
The Pokémon franchise has achieved much success over the years, inspiring the creation of many others in the process. Although Angelic Layer is an anime that ripped off Pokémon but failed, it does feature an incredible gamer protagonist that could give Yugi and Atem a run for their money.
Misaki Suzuhara may seem like a character who'd lack knowledge of card games because she plays a different genre of games. However, she's a character that can adapt to most situations swiftly without any issues. Although some may argue it's her connection to the Angelic Layer game that makes her great, Atem or Yugi shouldn't underestimate her.
3 Karen Tendou Is A School Gaming Club President Who Lives Up To Her Title (Gamers!)
Despite being an anime that many fans may not be familiar with, Gamers was a series that contained many romantic and gaming elements that'll make some fans feel right at home. The series features phenomenal gamers like Karen Tendou, who reinstates her school's gaming club.
Regarding Karen's skills, she's competitive in romance and gaming and doesn't take rejections or losing well. She's also highly skilled at many arcade games and loves competing with people to get better. Although she may seem like a novice compared to most duelists Yugi's faced, she's someone that will kick it up a notch if she feels someone's underestimating her talent.
2 Kirigaya Kazuto Is A Kind-Hearted Person Who Excells In Every Game He Plays (Sword Art Online)
Regardless of the reputation of the Sword Art Online franchise, many people adore Kirito's character because of how caring and kind-hearted he can be toward others. Not only is Kirito a caring individual in the series, but he's a gamer at heart and has attained many noteworthy feats that will make even Yugi jealous.
In Sword Art Online, Kirito became one of the top players in that universe without delay and has pulled off many phenomenal feats during his exploration of said universe. He's a gamer that's surpassed many odds stacked against him like Yugi and one that could force Yugi and Atem into submission.
1 Sora & Shiro Are An Unstoppable Gaming Duo When They're Together (No Game No Life)
Despite being shut-ins, Sora and Shiro are a powerful gaming duo that'd give Yugi a challenge compared to the many teams he's dueled against in Yu-Gi-Oh!. Although Shiro leans more toward the calculated side of gaming, Sora's someone she relies on for formulating strategies and his sharp guessing skills, as he can tell what his opponents will do before they make a move.
As for Shiro herself, she's a gamer who Sora relies on for more calculated games. Shiro can understand eighteen different languages and is known for being an excellent chess player in No Game No Life. Although both gamers rely on the other to cover their weaknesses, Yugi and Atem would want to duel them at their best.