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Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS(TV show/series, 2017-2019)

Original title: "遊☆戯☆王VRAINS" (Japanese/JA)

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 120 episodes

Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINSRating: 3.3/5 (with 9 votes)
Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS (遊☆戯☆王VRAINS, Yūgiō Vureinzu) is a Japanese anime series animated by Gallop. It is the fifth anime spin-off in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. The series aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from May 10, 2017 to September 25, 2019. It was simulcast outside of Asia by Crunchyroll courtesy of Konami Cross Media NY. It premiered in the United States on November 3, 2020 on Pluto TV. The term 'VRAINS' derives from 'Virtual Reality' (VR), 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI), 'Network System' (NS). The series revolves around the exploits of the protagonist Yusaku within the virtual world named VRAINS. In addition to featuring previous summoning mechanics, VRAINS introduces the new "Link Summon" mechanic. The series was succeeded by Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens, which premiered in Japan on April 4, 2020. ()
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About Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS

Den City is a city with advanced network systems in which a VR space called LINK VRAINS was created by SOL Technologies. The Knights of Hanoi, a group that hacks through dueling, as well as SOL Technologies are seeking a mysterious AI program. Yusaku Fujiki, also known as Playmaker, is a first year high school student who manages to capture this AI program while trying to find out the truth about an incident in the past.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Seasons and Episodes

05/10/2017Season 1 - 120 episodes
#1 | 05/10/2017My Name is Playmaker
Yusaku Fujiki of Den City is a first year high school student who prefers to keep to himself as he is a hacker. Using the identity of Playmaker, he fights against the Knights of Hanoi to uncover the truth of his past.
#2 | 05/17/2017Seize the Wind! Storm Access
Yusaku managed to capture the Mysterious Lifeform as he chases after the Knights of Hanoi. In order to defeat them, he logs into the VR Space network, Link VRAINS, as Playmaker. He commenced a Duel, holding the lifeform as a hostage. However, the lifeform predicted that "Yusaku can't win with his deck", and performed a certain action...
#3 | 05/24/2017First Contact
Yusaku begins to examine the information hidden in the Mysterious Lifeform. Meanwhile, after his Duel against the Knights in the network, he became famous as the hero who saved Link VRAINS. Learning that the lifeform is with Playmaker, SOL Technology sets up an operation to capture it...
#4 | 05/31/2017Charisma Duelist: Go Onizuka
The true identity of the Knight of Hanoi who suddenly appears is Go Onizuka, a Charisma Duelist. As the new hero of LINK VRAINS, Playmaker has stolen away some of GO's fans. In order to regain their support, GO challenges Playmaker to a Duel.
#5 | 06/07/2017The Three Count Rings
GO carries out his Duel in a manner similar to Pro-Wrestling, using Dueling as a means to entertain the audience. Playmaker seems to be interested in this playstyle, which is different from his calm and calculated playstyle. As if acknowledging GO Onizuka’s Dueling, Playmaker Summons "Decode Talker", despite taking a huge amount of damage. And thus, the two’s ace monsters clash!
#6 | 06/14/2017Idol!! Blue Angel
Aoi Zaizen works as a Charisma Duelist under the alias Blue Angel in LINK VRAINS. In order to gain recognition from her brother, Akira Zaizen, she publicly challenges Playmaker to a Duel in LINK VRAINS. However, Playmaker did not respond to her challenge. Instead, the one who appeared before her is Specter, who has disguised as her fan!
#7 | 06/21/2017Hanoi's Angel
Feeling that the Knights of Hanoi are behind Blue Angel, Yusaku decides to Duel her to find out her real intentions. However, Playmaker is gradually driven into a corner. Blue Angel’s strong desire to be recognized by her brother has fueled her Dueling, and she won’t hold back…
#8 | 07/05/2017Controller of the Wind
Due to Hanoi's program, Aoi Zaizen is now in a comatose state. Feeling responsible for dragging her into his battle against Hanoi, Yusaku tries to investigate the cause of this together with Kusanagi. However, Blue Angel, who is supposed to be in a coma, then appears on the city's monitors, and challenges Playmaker to a rematch!
#9 | 07/12/2017Enemy I Was Seeking
In order to obtain the program that removes the virus that infected Aoi, Yusaku commences a Duel against Revolver, with the AI, who is also known as Ai, as a wager. Using the Link Monsters he obtained in his previous Duels, Playmaker was able to destroy Revolver’s "Cracking Dragon". However, the back-and-forth Duel between them takes a new turn as Revolver activates a shocking Skill!
#10 | 07/19/2017Impact! Cyberse Vanishes
Due to Revolver's brutal assault, Playmaker is now on the defensive. Playmaker then uses Storm Access to obtain a card in order to turn things around. However, due to Revolver's tactics, the stage of their battle has moved to the inside of the Data Storm...
#11 | 07/26/2017Roar of the Magazine Varreload
Playmaker is shocked by the truth that Revolver revealed, and he collapses after taking a powerful attack from Revolver’s ace monster, "Borreload Dragon". As his consciousness fades, a mysterious voice echoes in his mind and awakens him... Playmaker then gets back up, his eyes burning with unwavering resolve...
#12 | 08/02/2017Impregnable Defending Dragon Firewall
Accompanied by "Firewall Dragon", Playmaker musters every last ounce of his strength to fight against Revolver’s "Borreload Dragon". Playmaker vows to get revenge for the incident that happened in the past, while Revolver plots to eradicate Ai. As the two’s beliefs clash, their two dragons also face off against one another!
#13 | 08/09/2017Record of the Fierce Battle
After his fierce battle against Revolver, Yusaku analyzes the information about Ignis together with Kusanagi. Meanwhile, Ghost Girl, the mysterious Duelist who witnessed Playmaker, receives an interview in LINK VRAINS. She starts talking about the Knights of Hanoi’s attacks, as well as Playmaker’s battles.
#14 | 08/16/2017Ghost Girl’s Invitation
Interested in the incident that happened ten years ago, Ghost Girl challenged Playmaker to a Duel, with Ai as a wager. Learning that he will be able to obtain the program that allows him to infiltrate SOL Technologies Data Bank if he wins, Yusaku heads to LINK VRAINS. Fully aware of the risks, Yusaku still accepted Ghost Girl’s challenge in order to discover the truth about the incident that happened ten years ago. However, he faces a tough battle against Ghost Girl’s elusive "Altergeist" Deck!
#15 | 08/23/2017Altergeist that Hides in the Darkness
Ghost Girl carries out an unpredictable Duel with her phantasmagorical tactics. Meanwhile, Playmaker calmly analyzes Ghost Girl's moves and looks for a chance to use Storm Access. Thus, a battle of wits unfolds between the two as they try to outsmart one other. Who will ultimately triumph?!
#16 | 08/30/2017Infiltrate SOL's Cyber Fortress
In order to search for the truth about the incident ten years ago, Playmaker hacked into SOL's mother computer, and heads for the data bank that lies deep within its system. However, standing in his way is a Dueling AI program! Can Playmaker get past this new threat and seize the truth?!
#17 | 09/06/2017Flawless AI Duelist
Blue Angel rushes to Playmaker, who is having troubles against the AI programs. Thanks to her, Playmaker is able to get out of a pinch and reach the inner depths of the mother computer. However, when Playmaker reaches the data bank, a certain character stands in his way...
#18 | 09/13/2017Wound Etched Into His Heart
When Playmaker reaches SOL's data bank, he runs into Akira. Akira tries to stop the vengeful Playmaker, but Playmaker wouldn't listen to him. In order to settle his score, Playmaker decides to Duel Akira. Thus, a battle begins in the data bank, where the truth behind the incident is concealed...
#19 | 09/20/2017The Incident Buried in the Darkness
Akira skillfully uses his "Tindangle" Deck to fight against Playmaker. Playmaker also fights back with his Cyberses. As their fierce battle rages on, Akira starts talking about the incident ten years ago. At last, Yusaku's past is finally unveiled...
#20 | 09/27/2017Unyielding Justice
Akira manages to drive Playmaker into a corner. However, Playmaker fights back with everything he got, performing multiple Link Summons in a row in order to turn the battle around. Akira and Playmaker then proceed to duke it out with their ace monsters.
#21 | 10/04/2017Embers of a New Battle
Yusaku and Kusanagi analyze SOL Technologies' data, and discover some new information about the incident ten years ago. Meanwhile, at Yusaku's house, Ai and Roboppy are secretly plotting something...
#22 | 10/11/2017Blackened Sun
Yusaku and co. investigate a mysterious phenomenon known as "Another", where the victims can't log out of LINK VRAINS and stay unconscious in the real world. They successfully identify who the next victim might be through the data they collected. In order to prevent more damage, Yusaku and co. decide to take action.
#23 | 10/18/2017Genome's Giant
In order to rescue a boy who fell victim to the "Another" phenomenon, Go Onizuka confronted the criminal who called himself Dr. Genome. Determined to win no matter what, Go casts away his entertainment style and Duels like a heel.
#24 | 10/25/2017Dark Mask's Burden of Fate
Dr. Genome uses his "Helixx" Deck to turn the "Gouki" monsters' powerful attacks against themselves, putting Go Onizuka into a pinch. At the same time, the other members of the Knights of Hanoi also show up in LINK VRAINS and indiscriminately attack the citizens...
#25 | 11/01/2017Virus Deck Operation
Aoi is aware of the battle between the Knights of Hanoi and Playmaker's group, but she doesn't know whether she should fight as Blue Angel or keep her promise to Akira and not go into LINK VRAINS. However, Emma then appears before her. What is Aoi's answer after her meeting with Emma?
#26 | 11/08/2017Three Draws Leading to Hope
All of Blue Angel's "Trickstar" tactics were locked away, and she received a huge amount of damage due to Baira's "Dark Mummies". With no other choice, Blue Angel bets everything on her one last chance...
#27 | 11/15/2017Naoki Shima the Fighter
As the Another phenomenon begins to affect the real world, everyone begins to panic, and LINK VRAINS is put on high alert. Due to something, Naoki Shima decides to fight against the Knights of Hanoi...
#28 | 11/22/2017Final Commander of the Three Knights
Faust, the mastermind behind Another, takes Naoki hostage and uses him to draw out Playmaker. Using electric worm monsters known as "Motor Worms", he seals away Playmaker's Link Summon. Playmaker then flies into the Data Storm and uses Storm Access, hoping to turn things around...
#29 | 11/29/2017Kusanagi Report
The Knights of Hanoi's activities have begun to reach the real world itself. Sensing the impending danger, Kusanagi decides to leave behind a record about the truth behind the connection between the Knights of Hanoi and the Lost Incident, as well as the Another Incident...
#30 | 12/06/2017Doorway to the Abyss
Yusaku questions why Revolver didn't show up at all during the Another Incident. In order to clear things up, he enters LINK VRAINS to investigate. There, he runs into Ghost Girl, who is also investigating something. The two then discover a place where something abnormal is happening...
#31 | 12/13/2017The Final Trigger
Ghost Girl ran into Revolver while she was investigating LINK VRAINS' underground. The two of them then start a Duel. Ghost Girl manages to take out "Topologic Bomber Dragon" and Link Summons her trump card. She then delivers the finishing blow against Revolver, but...
#32 | 12/20/2017Tower of Hanoi
An ominous tower has appeared in LINK VRAINS. An incident then occurs, where many Duelists get converted to data. Learning this, Playmaker heads to LINK VRAINS, bringing the info Ghost Girl entrusted to him with him. He meets up with Go Onizuka and Blue Angel, and exchanges information with them. The three then split up to search for Revolver. However, Blue Angel then runs into Spectre...
#33 | 01/10/2018Angel With Blue Tears
Blue Angel launches a series of attacks against Spectre with her "Trickstars", but her attacks didn't work, since Spectre is protected by his "Sunavalon". Blue Angel then uses her deadly combo. However, a sinister smile dashes across Spectre's face...
#34 | 01/10/2018Sacred Tree
Spectre's Sunavalon evolves and drives Blue Angel into a corner. As her tactics are gradually sealed off, Blue Angel comes up with a plan to counter Spectre's impenetrable battle formation. Now on the defensive, Blue Angel Link Summons a new Trickstar...!
#35 | 01/17/2018The Other Lost Incident
In order to save LINK VRAINS from destruction, Playmaker heads to the Tower of Hanoi. However, standing in his way is Spectre! Playmaker tries to deal big damage to Spectre, but Spectre's Sunavalon combo prevents him from doing that. In this Duel, Playmaker learns about Spectre's shocking past...
#36 | 01/24/2018Pointless Justice
Spectre's devious Sunavalon combo keeps replenishing his LP and Summoning Sunvines, but Playmaker never lets up his attacks. Playmaker manages to figure out its weak point, and comes up with a plan to counter it, but...
#37 | 01/31/2018My Mother Tree
Playmaker uses his ace monster, Excode Talker, to counter Spectre’s Sunvines. In order to finish Playmaker off, Spectre evolves his Sunavalon into its ultimate form. Having driven Playmaker into a corner, Spectre delivers the finishing blow against him...
#38 | 02/07/2018Hanoi's Recollection
#39 | 02/14/2018Bullet Buried in Darkness
#40 | 02/21/2018Thirst for Victory
#41 | 02/28/2018Deceitful Truth
#42 | 03/07/2018Stardust Road's Guidance
#43 | 03/14/2018Birth of the Ignis
#44 | 03/21/2018Prisoner of Destiny
#45 | 03/28/2018Duel in the Extreme Domain
#46 | 04/04/2018The Circuit That Draws the Future
#47 | 04/11/2018Playmaker Returns
#48 | 04/18/2018Judgment Arrow
#49 | 04/25/2018Duelist Clad in Flames
#50 | 05/02/2018Transfer Student Takeru Homura
#51 | 05/09/2018Man Who Gave Up Charisma
#52 | 05/16/2018Hero In Name Only
#53 | 05/23/2018Bounty Hunter Blood Shepherd
#54 | 05/30/2018Terrifying Battledrone
#55 | 06/06/2018To the Unknown World
#56 | 06/13/2018Blue Girl's First Battle!
#57 | 06/20/2018Final Battle Above the Clouds
#58 | 07/04/2018Soul of Replica
#59 | 07/11/2018Hanoi Returns
#60 | 07/18/2018Brave Max the Loser
#61 | 07/25/2018Despair from Darkness
#62 | 08/01/2018The Ominous Ghost
#63 | 08/08/2018Reincarnating Flame
#64 | 08/15/2018Turning Point
#65 | 08/22/2018Playmaker's Breath
#66 | 08/29/2018Earth Ignis "Earth"
#67 | 09/05/2018AI's Longing
#68 | 09/12/2018Secret Meeting
#69 | 09/19/2018Mission That Must Be Accomplished
#70 | 09/26/2018Tuning Bullet
#71 | 10/03/2018Declaration of War
#72 | 10/11/2018Clear Perfection
#73 | 10/17/2018Light Blade that Slices Despair
#74 | 10/24/2018Captured Ignis
#75 | 10/31/2018The Demon Possessing His Heart
#76 | 11/07/2018Memories Brought Back
#77 | 11/14/2018Siblings in Conflict
#78 | 11/21/2018Rebellious Bounty Hunter
#79 | 11/28/2018Speed of Light - Lightning
#80 | 12/05/2018Bounty Hunter's Duty
#81 | 12/12/2018Arrived at the Summit
#82 | 12/19/2018What's Beyond Instincts
#83 | 12/26/2018Irregular Meeting
#84 | 01/09/2019Past That Cannot Be Quieted
#85 | 01/16/2019True Tears
#86 | 01/23/2019Wisdom of the Deprived
#87 | 01/30/2019Chain Destruction
#88 | 02/06/2019Windy the Revenger
#89 | 02/13/2019The Uniting Two Flames
#90 | 02/20/2019Creator of the Next Generation
#91 | 02/27/2019Proud Maiden
#92 | 03/06/2019Big Test
#93 | 03/13/2019Promise to Each Other
#94 | 03/20/2019Raging Soul
#95 | 03/27/2019Radiance of the Phoenix
#96 | 04/03/2019Lightning's Crime
#97 | 04/10/2019Ignis Unification Plan
#98 | 04/17/2019The AI Crosses the Line
#99 | 04/24/2019Door to the New World
#100 | 05/01/2019Twisted Utopia
#101 | 05/08/2019Unwavering Instinct
#102 | 05/15/2019Entrusted Wishes
#103 | 05/22/2019Journey to the End
#104 | 05/29/2019Declaring A Crime
#105 | 06/05/2019Intercept
#106 | 06/12/2019Good Luck, Roboppy!!
#107 | 06/19/2019Slay the Demon
#108 | 07/03/2019Indomitable Spirit
#109 | 07/10/2019The Ignis Hunter
#110 | 07/17/2019Ai's Sad Frustration
#111 | 07/24/2019Wanting to Fight Each Other
#112 | 07/31/2019SOL's Decline
#113 | 08/07/2019King of Appliances
#114 | 08/14/2019Dreaming Roboppy
#115 | 08/21/2019Where It All Began
#116 | 08/28/2019Complete Combustion
#117 | 09/04/2019Parallel Paths
#118 | 09/11/2019Reckless Proposal
#119 | 09/18/2019A Broken Ego
#120 | 09/25/2019Connected World

Additional Information

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Production country: Japan
Made by: Studio Gallop
Original language: Japanese (JA)
Spoken languages: Japanese (JA)
Translated into 12 languages: Arabic (AR), German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Portuguese (PT), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 05/10/2017
Last episode released on: 09/25/2019
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"遊☆戯☆王VRAINS(ヴレインズ)"
"Yu-Gi-Oh! Virtual Reality Artificial Intelligence Network System"
"VRAINS"

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:33952, Added: 08/10/2019, Last updated: 04/06/2024