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'Yu-Gi-Oh!' creator Kazuki Takahashi found dead

The comic artist was discovered off the coast of Nago, Okinawa, Japan, wearing snorkeling gear. First published in 1996, the series he created became a worldwide sensation.
Visitors play Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links at the Tokyo Game Show in 2016 in Chiba, Japan.
Updated July 7, 2022 at 11:37 AM ET

Kazuki Takahashi, creator of the popular franchise, was found dead on Wednesday, according to

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