Yami Yugi, also called Dark Yugi, in the manga series Yu-Gi-Oh is the spirit of Pharaoh Atem.
Along with Yugi Muto, he is the mainstay of the original and second series of the manga.
Later when Yugi came to know of Yamiās existence, he would often voluntarily choose to give possession of his body to him.
Their teamwork and the power of friendship were an effective whitewash to the darker side of Yami which was glossed over really well.Although Yami has been portrayed as a hero in the censored version of the anime when one sees the uncensored Japanese version or even goes through the manga, one canāt help having a second thought about his moral character.
To call him morally bankrupt is an understatement, as he is devoid of empathy to any of his victims.Yami in many moments of absolute power over others can be seen to show a very dark side of his.
He often draws sadistic pleasure from punishing others which he downplays by calling it poetic justice.