DaCrowz takes a break from riding atop circus hippos to surf through the digital realm of VRAINS. How does its first episode stack up to previous entries in the franchise, and what sort of future can be expected for the show?
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[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 2
Yusaku begins a Speed Duel against the Knight of Hanoi. But what awaits him within this new form of dueling?
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 3
As Yusaku works to uncover Ignis' secrets, Revolver, Zaizen, and Go all plan their moves against him.
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 4
Yusaku confronts the Knight of Hanoi inside Link VRAINS, but things aren't exactly at they seem. Go seeks a battle against Playmaker to regain his popularity.
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 5
Playmaker is backed into a corner by Go. Will he rise back up or is he down for the count?
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 6
Blue Angel aims to prove herself to Akira Zaizen by challenging Playmaker to a duel, but she runs into a problem when the Knights of Hanoi learn about her plan first.
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 7
Playmaker begins his duel with Blue Angel. While Blue Angel whittles away at his life points, Playmaker becomes increasingly aware of Hanoi's creeping influence in the duel.
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 8
With Aoi in a coma, both Akira and Yusaku search for answers, but when their paths overlap things don't go smoothly for anyone.
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 9
With Ignis and Aoi on the line, Playmaker begins his long-awaited duel against Revolver.
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 10
Revolver launches a game-ending attack by Topologic Bomber Dragon. In such a dire situation, how will Yusaku respond?
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 11
Backed into a corner, Yusaku bets everything on a new hope. But is it enough to take on Revolver's new ace?
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 12
Behold the new protagonist ace monster, Firewall Dragon! But is it enough to turn the tide of this losing battle?
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 14
DaCrowz returns to cover a small backlog of VRAINS episodes. After a less-than-stellar recap episode, is the show able to regain its composure by bringing Ghost Girl into the spotlight?
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 15
Ghost Girl has Playmaker in a tight spot! Unable to access his Skill, how will Playmaker overcome Ghost Girl's strategy?
[Review] Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS – Episode 16
Yusaku and Shoichi aim to infiltrate SOL's data bank. But Ghost Girl seems to have ulterior motives for providing them access.