
About this season
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.
Episodes (120)

1. My Name is Playmaker
Aired 10 May 2017 • 24 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.

2. Seize the Wind! Storm Access
Aired 17 May 2017 • 24 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...

3. First Contact
Aired 24 May 2017 • 24 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...

4. Charisma Duelist: Go Onizuka
Aired 31 May 2017 • 24 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.

5. The Three Count Rings
Aired 7 June 2017 • 24 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!

6. Idol!! Blue Angel
Aired 14 June 2017 • 24 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!

7. Hanoi's Angel
Aired 21 June 2017 • 24 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…

8. Controller of the Wind
Aired 5 July 2017 • 24 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!

9. Enemy I Was Seeking
Aired 12 July 2017 • 24 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!

10. Impact! Cyberse Vanishes
Aired 19 July 2017 • 24 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...

11. Roar of the Magazine Varreload
Aired 26 July 2017 • 24 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...

12. Impregnable Defending Dragon Firewall
Aired 2 August 2017 • 24 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!

13. Record of the Fierce Battle
Aired 9 August 2017 • 24 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.

14. Ghost Girl’s Invitation
Aired 16 August 2017 • 24 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!

15. Altergeist that Hides in the Darkness
Aired 23 August 2017 • 24 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?!

16. Infiltrate SOL's Cyber Fortress
Aired 30 August 2017 • 24 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?!

17. Flawless AI Duelist
Aired 6 September 2017 • 24 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...

18. Wound Etched Into His Heart
Aired 13 September 2017 • 24 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...

19. The Incident Buried in the Darkness
Aired 20 September 2017 • 24 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...

20. Unyielding Justice
Aired 27 September 2017 • 24 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.

21. Embers of a New Battle
Aired 4 October 2017 • 24 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...

22. Blackened Sun
Aired 11 October 2017 • 24 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.

23. Genome's Giant
Aired 18 October 2017 • 24 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.

24. Dark Mask's Burden of Fate
Aired 25 October 2017 • 24 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...

25. Virus Deck Operation
Aired 1 November 2017 • 24 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?

26. Three Draws Leading to Hope
Aired 8 November 2017 • 24 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...

27. Naoki Shima the Fighter
Aired 15 November 2017 • 24 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...

28. Final Commander of the Three Knights
Aired 22 November 2017 • 24 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...

29. Kusanagi Report
Aired 29 November 2017 • 24 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...

30. Doorway to the Abyss
Aired 6 December 2017 • 24 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...

31. The Final Trigger
Aired 13 December 2017 • 24 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...

32. Tower of Hanoi
Aired 20 December 2017 • 24 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...

33. Angel With Blue Tears
Aired 10 January 2018 • 24 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...

34. Sacred Tree
Aired 10 January 2018 • 24 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...!

35. The Other Lost Incident
Aired 17 January 2018 • 24 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...

36. Pointless Justice
Aired 24 January 2018 • 24 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...

37. My Mother Tree
Aired 31 January 2018 • 24 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...

38. Hanoi's Recollection
Aired 7 February 2018 • 24 min

39. Bullet Buried in Darkness
Aired 14 February 2018 • 24 min

40. Thirst for Victory
Aired 21 February 2018 • 24 min

41. Deceitful Truth
Aired 28 February 2018 • 24 min

42. Stardust Road's Guidance
Aired 7 March 2018 • 24 min

43. Birth of the Ignis
Aired 14 March 2018 • 24 min

44. Prisoner of Destiny
Aired 21 March 2018 • 24 min

45. Duel in the Extreme Domain
Aired 28 March 2018 • 24 min

46. The Circuit That Draws the Future
Aired 4 April 2018 • 24 min

47. Playmaker Returns
Aired 11 April 2018 • 24 min

48. Judgment Arrow
Aired 18 April 2018 • 24 min

49. Duelist Clad in Flames
Aired 25 April 2018 • 24 min

50. Transfer Student Takeru Homura
Aired 2 May 2018 • 24 min

51. Man Who Gave Up Charisma
Aired 9 May 2018 • 24 min

52. Hero In Name Only
Aired 16 May 2018 • 24 min

53. Bounty Hunter Blood Shepherd
Aired 23 May 2018 • 24 min

54. Terrifying Battledrone
Aired 30 May 2018 • 24 min

55. To the Unknown World
Aired 6 June 2018 • 24 min

56. Blue Girl's First Battle!
Aired 13 June 2018 • 24 min

57. Final Battle Above the Clouds
Aired 20 June 2018 • 24 min

58. Soul of Replica
Aired 4 July 2018 • 24 min

59. Hanoi Returns
Aired 11 July 2018 • 24 min

60. Brave Max the Loser
Aired 18 July 2018 • 24 min

61. Despair from Darkness
Aired 25 July 2018 • 24 min

62. The Ominous Ghost
Aired 1 August 2018 • 24 min

63. Reincarnating Flame
Aired 8 August 2018 • 24 min

64. Turning Point
Aired 15 August 2018 • 24 min

65. Playmaker's Breath
Aired 22 August 2018 • 24 min

66. Earth Ignis "Earth"
Aired 29 August 2018 • 24 min

67. AI's Longing
Aired 5 September 2018 • 24 min

68. Secret Meeting
Aired 12 September 2018 • 24 min

69. Mission That Must Be Accomplished
Aired 19 September 2018 • 24 min

70. Tuning Bullet
Aired 26 September 2018 • 24 min

71. Declaration of War
Aired 3 October 2018 • 24 min

72. Clear Perfection
Aired 11 October 2018 • 24 min

73. Light Blade that Slices Despair
Aired 17 October 2018 • 24 min

74. Captured Ignis
Aired 24 October 2018 • 24 min

75. The Demon Possessing His Heart
Aired 31 October 2018 • 24 min

76. Memories Brought Back
Aired 7 November 2018 • 24 min

77. Siblings in Conflict
Aired 14 November 2018 • 24 min

78. Rebellious Bounty Hunter
Aired 21 November 2018 • 24 min

79. Speed of Light - Lightning
Aired 28 November 2018 • 24 min

80. Bounty Hunter's Duty
Aired 5 December 2018 • 24 min

81. Arrived at the Summit
Aired 12 December 2018 • 24 min

82. What's Beyond Instincts
Aired 19 December 2018 • 24 min

83. Irregular Meeting
Aired 26 December 2018 • 24 min

84. Past That Cannot Be Quieted
Aired 9 January 2019 • 24 min

85. True Tears
Aired 16 January 2019 • 24 min

86. Wisdom of the Deprived
Aired 23 January 2019 • 24 min

87. Chain Destruction
Aired 30 January 2019 • 24 min

88. Windy the Revenger
Aired 6 February 2019 • 24 min

89. The Uniting Two Flames
Aired 13 February 2019 • 24 min

90. Creator of the Next Generation
Aired 20 February 2019 • 24 min

91. Proud Maiden
Aired 27 February 2019 • 24 min

92. Big Test
Aired 6 March 2019 • 24 min

93. Promise to Each Other
Aired 13 March 2019 • 24 min

94. Raging Soul
Aired 20 March 2019 • 24 min

95. Radiance of the Phoenix
Aired 27 March 2019 • 24 min

96. Lightning's Crime
Aired 3 April 2019 • 24 min

97. Ignis Unification Plan
Aired 10 April 2019 • 24 min

98. The AI Crosses the Line
Aired 17 April 2019 • 24 min

99. Door to the New World
Aired 24 April 2019 • 24 min

100. Twisted Utopia
Aired 1 May 2019 • 24 min

101. Unwavering Instinct
Aired 8 May 2019 • 24 min

102. Entrusted Wishes
Aired 15 May 2019 • 24 min

103. Journey to the End
Aired 22 May 2019 • 24 min

104. Declaring A Crime
Aired 29 May 2019 • 24 min

105. Intercept
Aired 5 June 2019 • 24 min

106. Good Luck, Roboppy!!
Aired 12 June 2019 • 24 min

107. Slay the Demon
Aired 19 June 2019 • 24 min

108. Indomitable Spirit
Aired 3 July 2019 • 24 min

109. The Ignis Hunter
Aired 10 July 2019 • 24 min

110. Ai's Sad Frustration
Aired 17 July 2019 • 24 min

111. Wanting to Fight Each Other
Aired 24 July 2019 • 24 min

112. SOL's Decline
Aired 31 July 2019 • 24 min

113. King of Appliances
Aired 7 August 2019 • 24 min

114. Dreaming Roboppy
Aired 14 August 2019 • 24 min

115. Where It All Began
Aired 21 August 2019 • 24 min

116. Complete Combustion
Aired 28 August 2019 • 24 min

117. Parallel Paths
Aired 4 September 2019 • 24 min

118. Reckless Proposal
Aired 11 September 2019 • 24 min

119. A Broken Ego
Aired 18 September 2019 • 24 min

120. Connected World
Aired 25 September 2019 • 24 min