Introduction
The world of Duel Monsters is once again evolving with the development of a network called Link Vrains and a new summoning mechanic introduced as Link Summoning. By using this cyberspace, duelists can now create their own avatars and duel their way to glory within a virtual reality.
However, much like the real world, the digital world is not free from war, conflict, and mysteries. Years ago, a hacker organization known as the Knights of Hanoi unleashed an attack on Link Vrains. Led by the anonymous Revolver, their aim was to annihilate the artificial intelligence program known as the Cyberse. After a failed attempt, one of their targets, Ignis, managed to escape and hide the Cyberse somewhere in the network.
Five years later, high school student Yuusaku Fujiki encounters a strange artificial intelligence program while dueling in Link Vrains. Under the guise of his avatar named Playmaker, Yuusaku and his partner in crime, Shouichi Kusanagi, decide to join forces with the peculiar existence. As he seeks the truth behind a mysterious incident of the past, Yuusaku battles against the Knights of Hanoi and SOL Technologies in a race that might alter the fate of the world.
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Audience reviews
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YLA55
Out of all the YGO series I have watched, this series would have to be the most UNDERRATED out of the lot. I studied Media when I was in College and Uni, and this anime gets its points almost spot on. The plot twists were very well done, and it was the first time in ages I couldn't predict them. The cinematography was also handled really well. However, I scored it nine out of ten for a few reasons:
It does contain quite a few filler episodes, which does feel like the episode is a waste of time to watch. However, once the story gets back on track, it rescues it.
One specific character was unfairly portrayed, which didn't make me root for them as much as I hoped. It's also unfair as their real self is a lovely person.
And finally, some parts of the story near the end seem too quick. I und…
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WARNING To explain some of my problems with this show it's almost impossible for me to not spoil anything also I HAVE to compare this show to it's predecessor for context on this show's many problems because they were the direct result of trying not to repeat that show's many problems
Ok So Arc-V which was supposed to be the show that proved anyone who said "they should have stopped after DM/GX/5DS" wrong only for it to crash and burn in a way that still baffles me in how they managed to fuck it up to this day. Why am I telling you about Arc-V when I already wrote a review about it because VRAINS's cardinal sin is how hard it tries to OVERCORRECT what went wrong with Arc-V. So LET'S CREATE A HYBRID OF THE WORST ASPECTS OF BOTH ATTACK ON TITAN(I am so glad that things show/manga's.final…
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(This review may contain slight spoilers)
Story:
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! VRAINS is the 6th and so far, the final spin-off, (or sequel if you can fit it in the timeline) of the entire Yu☆Gi☆Oh! franchise. It's original and modern since it mixes old school (card games) with the modern world (VR and AI). It kind of reminds me of SAO except this is way better. Unlike the previous anniversary series Arc-V, this anime does not necessarily focus much on references but it is quite subtle via Playmaker's Ace Monsters.
In comparison to how bad it was for me during Zexal and Arc-V's time, Vrains actually tried and sort of succeeded in being acceptably good. It's not 5D's but I would argue that some of its recap episodes are bearable compared to how boring it was for me during 5D's Yliaster saga. The last arc di…
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Every Yugioh series is based on something that occured way back in the past. This one is no different, but it does it better. Vrains is all about setling things with the past. Lost Jiken is what gonna move not just the MC, but all the villains in the series. Playmaker, and Soulburner later too, seeks justice, Revolver seeks to attone the sins of his father. The second season brings some discussions about Artifical Inteligence and freewill, the importance of the limits of our free will. The last part of Vrains unite both and brings the meaning of life. Playmaker beliving in no absolute truth, but in the human bounds as the substance of life (what is true, but doesnt make sense at all). Ai seeks the ultimate meaning in life, "If there is no final answer, than is better not to live". Revolver…
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I'm a longtime fan of this franchise and honestly Vrains might be my favorite season of Yugioh (I'll have to rewatch 5Ds and compare). The best way I can describe the setting for Vrains is "Tron meets Yugioh" where our characters enter this cyber space and duel with avatars while (of course) zipping around on hoverboards. Ever since 5Ds our characters can't stand still while dueling!! What makes Vrains so good? Well, for me it comes down to one word: the pacing. In so many Yugioh shows we have early episodes chock full of boring filler like that quiz duel in Arc V, but none of that is here in Vrains. If anything, the pacing was a bit too fast, as we have our hero facing off against the 1st arc villain around episode 12! I appreciate it so much that they cut the bullshit and just gave us st…
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Pros(Art)-
The art work is distinct in its style and each character is recognizable whether it's by their oddly colored and oddly shaped hair, or their facial features which have a certain level of distinctness with no set face being bad or good. The art is generally vibrant and when the monsters are cg it flows well with the rest of the background.
Cons(Art)-
At some points the art is warped and the characters look unlike themselves. There is nothing overwhelming or never before seen, but it isn't the worst.
Overall(Art)-
The art is good just needs a little bit of tinkering in certain places.
2. Pros(Character)-
Each character has their own believable motivations , distinct from others in the cast. Each motivation is influenced by the past as well as the hopes in the future. The plot w…
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And so ends another Yugioh series. Though ending shorter than expected. Though really, there wasn't much else you could do with the world they've set up. Which isn't a bad thing really. But it just meant the story wrapped up quicker than expected.
As for the show itself? It got me back into Yugioh honestly. But I can see that's not without it's faults still. While I did enjoy it. There were a few things, like with some of the characters, that weren't really that great at all. Let alone the pointless recap episodes. Though thankfully those stopped after the first season.
Sooo...Does Vrains hold up as a Yugioh anime? It does. But certainly isn't the best at all. But still an alright series overall.
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Now that the series is over, I can finally give my full review. Honestly, I know this rating seems high, but I truly did get so much emotional impact and enjoyment out of VRAINS.
I've been a long time fan of YGO, and for a long, long time, GX was my favorite series. VRAINS has finally dethroned it, which is crazy, but I think people don't give this show enough credit. This is a weekly show designed to sell a card game to you. This is, at it's core, a children's card game ad done really, really well. Everything you get on top of exciting duels and cool character designs to get kids interested is a bonus, in my book, and boy did we get a lot of bonuses.
Spoilers below, but I'll try and keep them at a minimum.
STORY: 7/10
Honestly, I liked it. There were clear, consistent parts they wante…
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I've always been a big fan of the Yugioh series. Each iteration managed to improve upon its predecessors in some way or another, while still keeping things "fresh". Yugioh 5D's pushed the envelope with its outrageous concept and it succeeded. Coupled with strong characters and a great storyline, 5D's is easily my favourite of the series. Comparing the later seasons to the earlier ones, it becomes clear that the newer yugioh anime take a similar route to a specific earlier part; especially in the tone, character designs as well as themes. Zexal has its roots in the original DM, ARC V in GX and this yugioh Vains in 5D's. I was taught not to judge a book by its cover, so I kept an open mind towards Vrains despite my high hopes. Whether people want to overlook it or not is up to the individual…
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