Yu-Gi-Oh trading cards appeal to Boyle Heights youth

Japanese comics and anime have gained popularity among youth across the globe. Now, some comic-producers are capitalizing on the trend by selling trading cards for titles like Yu-Gi-Oh, a comic series about gaming. Fiction-based trading card games such as Yu-Gi-Oh have a loyal fan following in Boyle Heights, where two card shops give enthusiasts a place to socialize and make gaming buddies through the hobby. “When you have these sorts of rivalries, you gain these friendships,” Reyes said. “There are no words to explain what causes it.” Read the story on Boyle Heights Beat.