Yu-Gi-Oh's iconic protagonist Yami Yugi actually has an even better portrayal in one of the franchise's sequels.

and it's only thanks to former protagonist Yugi Muto that he's able to achieve a happy ending. Jaden Yuki Begins Yu-Gi-Oh! GX ...

If you’re Yugi Muto, to duel is to trust that the Heart of the Cards will guide you to victory no matter the circumstances, and if you’re a viewer, you know that the King of Games rarely loses ...