Which abridged series was first?

The first widely recognized abridged series is "Yu-Gi-Oh: The Abridged Series," created by LittleKuriboh in 2006. It gained significant popularity for its humorous take on the original anime series, recontextualizing scenes and adding comedic commentary. This format paved the way for other abridged series, inspiring a variety of fan-created parodies across different anime and media.