The short film is directed by Junji Shimizu, written by Yasuko Kobayashi, and produced by Toei Animation.

[2] Taking place in the same continuity of the first anime series, the short revolves around a boy named Shōgo Aoyama, who is targeted by Seto Kaiba after obtaining a powerful rare card; the legendary Red-Eyes Black Dragon.

Having noticed Shōgo possessing this card, Seto Kaiba sends out invitations to him, as well as Yugi Muto, for a tournament against him.

When Shōgo refuses the invitation, Kaiba sends one of his men to force him to attend, which catches the attention of Yugi and his friend, Katsuya Jonouchi.

Michi Himeno and Shingo Araki returned from the television series to design the characters and animation direction, along with BMF providing the music for the film.