RTL Croatia and Pro Plus Slovenia pick up the latest installment of popular Anime Series
As the world of Anime continues to gain popularity, one franchise stands out among the rest, the long-running Yu-Gi-Oh! series. And now, the latest addition to the franchise, Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS, has just been picked up by RTL Croatia and Pro Plus Slovenia, the leading commercial platforms in their respective territories. This news was announced today at MIPTV ’24 by Mark Kirk, the SVP of Distribution for Konami Cross Media NY.
Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS, featuring all new characters and adventures, will make its debut in Croatia and Slovenia in the second quarter of 2024. Fans in these countries can look forward to experiencing the excitement of the latest installment in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. MENART, the company responsible for distributing the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME locally, will also be in charge of localizing the series for Croatian and Slovenian audiences.
“We are thrilled to see our partners in Croatia and Slovenia achieving great success with the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise,” said Mark Kirk. “Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS offers fans a fresh experience with the introduction of ‘Rush Duel,’ providing faster paced and more action-packed duels for Yuga and his friends. As seen in the United States and other major territories, anime fans cannot wait to embark on the latest Yu-Gi-Oh! adventures.”
The highly anticipated Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS is the seventh series in the franchise and introduces a new protagonist, Yuga Ohdo. Although he may seem like any ordinary 5th grader from Goha City, Yuga is about to take his favorite game to the next level by inventing a whole new way to duel – Rush Duel! Unlike previous duels, Rush Duels are faster and simpler, but they offer exciting new strategies that make each battle more dynamic than the last. Yuga is determined to share the thrills of Rush Duels with every duelist out there, but Goha Enterprises, the megacorp that controls the city, is not willing to let him succeed. They are the ones who dictate how duels are supposed to be played, and they will do everything in their power to crush Yuga and his ambitions. But little do they know, Yuga is determined to build his path to freedom, and nothing can stand in his way.
Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS has already captured the hearts of fans worldwide with its unique and action-packed dueling concept. With each episode, fans are drawn deeper into the world of Yuga and his friends, eagerly anticipating the next fierce challenge. The franchise has proven to be a huge success in the United States and many other countries, and now, with the addition of Croatia and Slovenia, it continues to conquer new territories.
The demand for anime content continues to rise, and Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS has already proven to be a hit. With the support of RTL Croatia and Pro Plus Slovenia, this latest installment is sure to captivate audiences and create a whole new generation of Yu-Gi-Oh! fans. So mark your calendars and get ready to join Yuga and his friends on their thrilling Rush Dueling adventure in Croatia and Slovenia. The second quarter of 2024 cannot come soon enough.
