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The Best Episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1

Every episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 1 - My Name is Playmaker
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    #1 - My Name is Playmaker

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Ryuta Yamamoto
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  2. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 2 - Seize the Wind! Storm Access
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Seize the Wind! Storm Access

    S1:E2

    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...

    Director:Kimiharu Muto
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  3. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 3 - First Contact
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #3 - First Contact

    S1:E3

    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...

    Director:Yasumi Mikamoto
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  4. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 4 - Charisma Duelist: Go Onizuka
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Charisma Duelist: Go Onizuka

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  5. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 5 - The Three Count Rings
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #5 - The Three Count Rings

    S1:E5

    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!

    Director:Toshiaki Kanbara
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  6. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 6 - Idol!! Blue Angel
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Idol!! Blue Angel

    S1:E6

    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!

    Director:Masahiro Takada
    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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  7. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 7 - Hanoi's Angel
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Hanoi's Angel

    S1:E7

    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…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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  8. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 8 - Controller of the Wind
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #8 - Controller of the Wind

    S1:E8

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  9. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 9 - Enemy I Was Seeking
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Enemy I Was Seeking

    S1:E9

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  10. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 10 - Impact! Cyberse Vanishes
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Impact! Cyberse Vanishes

    S1:E10

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  11. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 11 - Roar of the Magazine Varreload
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Roar of the Magazine Varreload

    S1:E11

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  12. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 12 - Impregnable Defending Dragon Firewall
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #12 - Impregnable Defending Dragon Firewall

    S1:E12

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  13. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 13 - Record of the Fierce Battle
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Record of the Fierce Battle

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  14. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 14 - Ghost Girl’s Invitation
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Ghost Girl’s Invitation

    S1:E14

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  15. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 15 - Altergeist that Hides in the Darkness
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #15 - Altergeist that Hides in the Darkness

    S1:E15

    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?!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  16. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 16 - Infiltrate SOL's Cyber Fortress
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Infiltrate SOL's Cyber Fortress

    S1:E16

    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?!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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  17. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 17 - Flawless AI Duelist
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Flawless AI Duelist

    S1:E17

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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  18. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 18 - Wound Etched Into His Heart
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Wound Etched Into His Heart

    S1:E18

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  19. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 19 - The Incident Buried in the Darkness
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #19 - The Incident Buried in the Darkness

    S1:E19

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  20. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 20 - Unyielding Justice
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Unyielding Justice

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  21. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 21 - Embers of a New Battle
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Embers of a New Battle

    S1:E21

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  22. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 22 - Blackened Sun
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #22 - Blackened Sun

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  23. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 23 - Genome's Giant
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Genome's Giant

    S1:E23

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  24. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 24 - Dark Mask's Burden of Fate
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Dark Mask's Burden of Fate

    S1:E24

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Atsushi Maekawa, Shouji Yonemura

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  25. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Season 1 Episode 25 - Virus Deck Operation
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Virus Deck Operation

    S1:E25

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Atsushi Maekawa

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"My Name is Playmaker" is the best rated episode of "Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Ryuta Yamamoto and written by Shin Yoshida, it aired on 5/10/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Seize the Wind! Storm Access".