Sci-Fi & Fantasy20171 season★ 7.1
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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Episodes
1My Name is Playmaker
May 10, 201724 min
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.
2Seize the Wind! Storm Access
May 17, 201724 min
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...
3First Contact
May 24, 201724 min
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...
4Charisma Duelist: Go Onizuka
May 31, 201724 min
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.
5The Three Count Rings
Jun 7, 201724 min
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!
6Idol!! Blue Angel
Jun 14, 201724 min
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!
7Hanoi's Angel
Jun 21, 201724 min
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…
8Controller of the Wind
Jul 5, 201724 min
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!
9Enemy I Was Seeking
Jul 12, 201724 min
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!
10Impact! Cyberse Vanishes
Jul 19, 201724 min
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...
11Roar of the Magazine Varreload
Jul 26, 201724 min
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...
12Impregnable Defending Dragon Firewall
Aug 2, 201724 min
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!
13Record of the Fierce Battle
Aug 9, 201724 min
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.
14Ghost Girl’s Invitation
Aug 16, 201724 min
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!
15Altergeist that Hides in the Darkness
Aug 23, 201724 min
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?!
16Infiltrate SOL's Cyber Fortress
Aug 30, 201724 min
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?!
17Flawless AI Duelist
Sep 6, 201724 min
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...
18Wound Etched Into His Heart
Sep 13, 201724 min
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...
19The Incident Buried in the Darkness
Sep 20, 201724 min
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...
20Unyielding Justice
Sep 27, 201724 min
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.
21Embers of a New Battle
Oct 4, 201724 min
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...
22Blackened Sun
Oct 11, 201724 min
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.
23Genome's Giant
Oct 18, 201724 min
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.
24Dark Mask's Burden of Fate
Oct 25, 201724 min
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...
25Virus Deck Operation
Nov 1, 201724 min
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?
26Three Draws Leading to Hope
Nov 8, 201724 min
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...
27Naoki Shima the Fighter
Nov 15, 201724 min
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...
28Final Commander of the Three Knights
Nov 22, 201724 min
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...
29Kusanagi Report
Nov 29, 201724 min
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...
30Doorway to the Abyss
Dec 6, 201724 min
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...
31The Final Trigger
Dec 13, 201724 min
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...
32Tower of Hanoi
Dec 20, 201724 min
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...
33Angel With Blue Tears
Jan 10, 201824 min
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...
34Sacred Tree
Jan 10, 201824 min
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...!
35The Other Lost Incident
Jan 17, 201824 min
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...
36Pointless Justice
Jan 24, 201824 min
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...
37My Mother Tree
Jan 31, 201824 min
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...
38Hanoi's Recollection
Feb 7, 201824 min
39Bullet Buried in Darkness
Feb 14, 201824 min
40Thirst for Victory
Feb 21, 201824 min
41Deceitful Truth
Feb 28, 201824 min
42Stardust Road's Guidance
Mar 7, 201824 min
43Birth of the Ignis
Mar 14, 201824 min
44Prisoner of Destiny
Mar 21, 201824 min
45Duel in the Extreme Domain
Mar 28, 201824 min
46The Circuit That Draws the Future
Apr 4, 201824 min
47Playmaker Returns
Apr 11, 201824 min
48Judgment Arrow
Apr 18, 201824 min
49Duelist Clad in Flames
Apr 25, 201824 min
50Transfer Student Takeru Homura
May 2, 201824 min
51Man Who Gave Up Charisma
May 9, 201824 min
52Hero In Name Only
May 16, 201824 min
53Bounty Hunter Blood Shepherd
May 23, 201824 min
54Terrifying Battledrone
May 30, 201824 min
55To the Unknown World
Jun 6, 201824 min
56Blue Girl's First Battle!
Jun 13, 201824 min
57Final Battle Above the Clouds
Jun 20, 201824 min
58Soul of Replica
Jul 4, 201824 min
59Hanoi Returns
Jul 11, 201824 min
60Brave Max the Loser
Jul 18, 201824 min
61Despair from Darkness
Jul 25, 201824 min
62The Ominous Ghost
Aug 1, 201824 min
63Reincarnating Flame
Aug 8, 201824 min
64Turning Point
Aug 15, 201824 min
65Playmaker's Breath
Aug 22, 201824 min
66Earth Ignis "Earth"
Aug 29, 201824 min
67AI's Longing
Sep 5, 201824 min
68Secret Meeting
Sep 12, 201824 min
69Mission That Must Be Accomplished
Sep 19, 201824 min
70Tuning Bullet
Sep 26, 201824 min
71Declaration of War
Oct 3, 201824 min
72Clear Perfection
Oct 11, 201824 min
73Light Blade that Slices Despair
Oct 17, 201824 min
74Captured Ignis
Oct 24, 201824 min
75The Demon Possessing His Heart
Oct 31, 201824 min
76Memories Brought Back
Nov 7, 201824 min
77Siblings in Conflict
Nov 14, 201824 min
78Rebellious Bounty Hunter
Nov 21, 201824 min
79Speed of Light - Lightning
Nov 28, 201824 min
80Bounty Hunter's Duty
Dec 5, 201824 min
81Arrived at the Summit
Dec 12, 201824 min
82What's Beyond Instincts
Dec 19, 201824 min
83Irregular Meeting
Dec 26, 201824 min
84Past That Cannot Be Quieted
Jan 9, 201924 min
85True Tears
Jan 16, 201924 min
86Wisdom of the Deprived
Jan 23, 201924 min
87Chain Destruction
Jan 30, 201924 min
88Windy the Revenger
Feb 6, 201924 min
89The Uniting Two Flames
Feb 13, 201924 min
90Creator of the Next Generation
Feb 20, 201924 min
91Proud Maiden
Feb 27, 201924 min
92Big Test
Mar 6, 201924 min
93Promise to Each Other
Mar 13, 201924 min
94Raging Soul
Mar 20, 201924 min
95Radiance of the Phoenix
Mar 27, 201924 min
96Lightning's Crime
Apr 3, 201924 min
97Ignis Unification Plan
Apr 10, 201924 min
98The AI Crosses the Line
Apr 17, 201924 min
99Door to the New World
Apr 24, 201924 min
100Twisted Utopia
May 1, 201924 min
101Unwavering Instinct
May 8, 201924 min
102Entrusted Wishes
May 15, 201924 min
103Journey to the End
May 22, 201924 min
104Declaring A Crime
May 29, 201924 min
105Intercept
Jun 5, 201924 min
106Good Luck, Roboppy!!
Jun 12, 201924 min
107Slay the Demon
Jun 19, 201924 min
108Indomitable Spirit
Jul 3, 201924 min
109The Ignis Hunter
Jul 10, 201924 min
110Ai's Sad Frustration
Jul 17, 201924 min
111Wanting to Fight Each Other
Jul 24, 201924 min
112SOL's Decline
Jul 31, 201924 min
113King of Appliances
Aug 7, 201924 min
114Dreaming Roboppy
Aug 14, 201924 min
115Where It All Began
Aug 21, 201924 min
116Complete Combustion
Aug 28, 201924 min
117Parallel Paths
Sep 4, 201924 min
118Reckless Proposal
Sep 11, 201924 min
119A Broken Ego
Sep 18, 201924 min
120Connected World
Sep 25, 201924 min
Cast
Shoya Ishige
Yuusaku Fujiki (voice)
Shunsuke Takeuchi
Ryoken Kogami (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai
Ai (voice)
Yuki Kaji
Takeru Homura (voice)
Taku Yashiro
Flame (voice)
Yuki Nakashima
Aoi Zaizen (voice)
