Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V

[~Faytl~]

[spoiler=Thoughts on 87 Subbed]

- At least Crow apologised to Yuya about being in cahoots with the tops following his duel with Kurosaki, understanding that both of them are fighting large scale enemies.

- After learning that Reiji and the Exec Council are captured by security, Crow agrees to help because he doesn't want JMR/Security to take over the city either. Their plan of jumping towards the security bureau building sounds bold but one has to wonder if it would've worked had JMR's device not shocked Yuya, there was no way the momentum from the jump alone would've gotten Yuya there, though Bora was on the field at the time. After Yuya entered Berserk mode, Crow went back to his assumption of Yuya being in cahoots with the tops, way to go full circle, then again he doesn't know that this is down to JMR yet.

- Ofc Melissa the Useless didn't enjoy the little entertainment thing and said that Crow/Yuya had to be more serious.

- Sora also noted that for an instant, Yuya's face looked like Yuto's, and not gonna lie, I forgot that this would be Sora's first time seeing Yuya summon DRXD given Yuya didn't receive it until after Sora's first forced return back in episode 36.

 

 

[spoiler=Response to that last point]

Actually, Yuya summoned DRXD against Sora in their last duel, he needed it to go into Odd-Eyes Rebellion. I think the difference here is that I don't beleive Yuya was in Berserk Mode that time.

 

 

[~British Soul~]

[spoiler=Response to that last point]Actually, Yuya summoned DRXD against Sora in their last duel, he needed it to go into OERD. I think the difference here is that I don't believe Yuya was in berserk mode that time.

 

 

[spoiler=Obligatory Quoting Counter-Response]Ok, I actually forgot about that, in my defence (after re-watching that part) Sora did not even react to the summon and yes Yuya wasn't in berserk mode that time.

 

 

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

[spoiler=Thoughts on 87 Subbed]

- After learning that Reiji and the Exec Council are captured by security, Crow agrees to help because he doesn't want JMR/Security to take over the city either. Their plan of jumping towards the security bureau building sounds bold but one has to wonder if it would've worked had JMR's device not shocked Yuya, there was no way the momentum from the jump alone would've gotten Yuya there, though Bora was on the field at the time.

- Ofc Melissa the Useless didn't enjoy the little entertainment thing and said that Crow/Yuya had to be more serious.

 

 

[spoiler=Response]

Unless ARC-V has anime physics and Yuya somehow can jump a couple hundred feet in the air (which I really doubt), then likely not.

I would assume Crow would let Yuya borrow Bora to take flight, if that is permitted (or Yuya could have used Odd-Eyes if it were summoned).

 

To be honest, I'd probably doubt it (although Yugo did ride up a building on his D-Wheel/Runner and didn't fall down, so there's that).

 

Wouldn't blame Crow for not wanting JMR to take over; don't think any of the Commons want that either.

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As for Melissa, she really does nothing aside from narrating duels; have to admit that much.

Though the MC in 5D's never did much either, however he was doing commentary even when Neo Domino was getting destroyed by Ark Cradle, so that's something.

 

We'll see if Melissa narrates duels during the Academia invasion or not.

 

But yeah, she didn't know that there was something else going on + that was just a distraction.

She was fine with Yuya making entertainment (that's what he does), but not Crow (admittedly, the hippos are already a facepalm moment).

 

Yuya and Crow did mention that they'd have a real duel after he saves Reiji and all; though he doesn't know that Reira/Serena excaped, and Reiji more/less creamed the Security, but there are more of them and Sergey is a factor now.

 

 

[evilfusion]

[spoiler=Sora reaction]

Sora reacted because he got a weird vibe from Yuya's Dueling. It was unlike his usual style, and reminded him of Yuto. Dark Rebellion being Summoned emphasizes that Yuya is acting more like Yuto than himself. Sora probably wouldn't have batted an eye if he didn't get that weird sense that it wasn't Yuya's Dueling, because he already had seen Yuya using Dark Rebellion previously.

 

Although admittedly, I am disappointed that Sora didn't react to Yuya using Dark Rebellion in their rematch, but I guess it wasn't too hard for him to just assume that Yuto gave him the card, especially since Yuya immediately proceeded to lecture Sora about what Academia did to the Xyz Dimension, so he probably just assumed that Yuto told him the story, and gave him the card to carry on their fight or something, since Yuto didn't want to fight anymore.

 

 

[VCR_CAT]

[spoiler=Something I've Noticed]

Each Yu has their own dueling style, and it relates directly to their character.

 

Yuto plays mercilessly, and when Yuya goes "Berserk", there's a reason we call it "Berserk". He plays to beat the opponent essentially as fast as possible, and deals as much damage in as short a time as possible. This relates to Yuto's backstory of being trapped in the middle of a war, where your survival and the defeat of your enemies is the number one priority. Yuto's monsters are the Phantom Knights; broken and worn pieces of armor and weapons from what must have been a proud warrior but is now worn down from use.

 

Yugo's dueling relies a lot on chance cards, and it really clicked in his last duel when he mentions "Taking any opportunity you can". Yugo's dueling is focused on going for any chance, no matter how small. Like the Commons being on the bottom, Yugo's had to fight with whatever opportunity he gets. Yugo uses the Speedroids, toys and games that have a very... weapon-like appearance to them; like someone making the most out of what they have and using it to fight.

 

Yuri's had no real duels on-screen yet, and we've only just now learned his Dragon's name. If I had to guess, I would say that Yuri plays the slow game, and quite a sadistic one at that. If there's anything the name "Starve Venom" says to me, it's a very slow, painful, torturous duel. Weakening the opponent and bringing them to their knees. Of course, this is speculation.

 

And then there's Yuya, who has one thing very unique than the others: Entertainment. The idea of using duels as a means to bring people together and enjoy themselves rather than to fight and bring someone down. In the past season, there's been a lot of notice that Yuya's dueling style has been very wishy-washy, and that he's unsure of what it even is at this point. His monsters, the Performapals, reflect the idea of entertainment very successfully, but they do something as well: they're adaptable, and they're able to do what the other styles want to (Yuri's style is pending). From what I can tell, I think a big part of what the Yu's will play is having Yuya learn about what goes into entertainment; what makes a duel truly entertaining. It's not just about silly plays or special combos; it's about pulling yourself out of a pinch while taking a big risk, or going for a strong attack to overwhelm the opponent, or even in the victory itself.

 

Anyways, I bring this up because I think I'm picking up on a lot of themes regarding self-discovery; finding out who you are and what that means. At the start of the series, Yuya felt very sure of who that is, and while he had some confidence issues, it still felt like he thought he knew what that is. As it went on, I started asking myself "wtf is 'Entertainment Dueling'", because it didn't even feel like Yuya knew, but I think that's the point. I don't think Yuya really knows because he was trying to learn his father's dueling, not necessarily his own dueling. Another matter to note is that his ideals were never properly challenged until the events of the series. I say "he thought he knew" because he was in a safe position where nothing happened; nothing suggested that he could be wrong, so why bother working to change it? But now those ideals are being tested in every way, and a lot of it has to do with him finding out what he wants to get out of dueling, and how he needs to convey that.

 

 

[~British Soul~]

[spoiler=Response]

Unless ARC-V has anime physics and Yuya somehow can jump a couple hundred feet in the air (which I really doubt), then likely not.

I would assume Crow would let Yuya borrow Bora to take flight, if that is permitted (or Yuya could have used Odd-Eyes if it were summoned).

 

To be honest, I'd probably doubt it (although Yugo did ride up a building on his D-Wheel/Runner and didn't fall down, so there's that).

 

Wouldn't blame Crow for not wanting JMR to take over; don't think any of the Commons want that either.

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As for Melissa, she really does nothing aside from narrating duels; have to admit that much.

Though the MC in 5D's never did much either, however he was doing commentary even when Neo Domino was getting destroyed by Ark Cradle, so that's something.

 

We'll see if Melissa narrates duels during the Academia invasion or not.

 

But yeah, she didn't know that there was something else going on + that was just a distraction.

She was fine with Yuya making entertainment (that's what he does), but not Crow (admittedly, the hippos are already a facepalm moment).

 

Yuya and Crow did mention that they'd have a real duel after he saves Reiji and all; though he doesn't know that Reira/Serena escaped, and Reiji more/less creamed the Security, but there are more of them and Sergey is a factor now.

 

 

[spoiler=Obligatory Response]

- Well one would've assumed that Crow would let Yuya borrow Bora to get there otherwise Yuya might not have been able to get there.

- At this point, I wouldn't give a sheet if Melissa gets cardified when the invasion begins. Yes I know she isn't a duelist, but she's dead weight.

And ofc given the fact that the 5Ds MC stuck around to commentate the whole Ark Cradle thing, it makes him better than Melissa.

 

 

[Draconus297]

Hey, if Roose Bolton can be contacted, someone tell them to change "Fusion Dragon" to "Starve Venom".

 

Also, now I've gotten to theorycrafting again, and well . . .

 

OEPD takes its primary color scheme from Slifer the Sky Dragon, which was a card Yugi owned that came to him from a villain- in this case, Marik, who was later some help. It has two legs, two arms, no wings, and two effects- its Pendulum Effect box has been shown to feature writing (that was removed later, presumably to save on the animation budget), so it obviously HAS a Pendulum Effect that it just hasn't gotten the opportunity to use. It, like Yuya, has shown signs of being both silly and a force to be reckoned with.

 

DRXD takes its primary color scheme (and its effect, oddly) from Shadow Mist, which was a card Yuma owned that came to him from a villain- in this case, Number 96, who did help Yuma out on a few occasions. It has two legs, two arms, two wings, and one effect. Like Yuto, it's quite easily the most serious dragon.

 

CWSD takes its primary color scheme from Shooting Star Dragon, which was a card Yusei owned that he learned how to Summon because of a villain- in this case, Bruno/Visor, who served a mentor role and was Yusei's friend for a while. It has no legs, two wings (the paddle-wings are connected to one another), and two effects. It, like Yugo, is the most unpredictable dragon, most notably for its teleportation aspect that no other dragon (except Starve Venom, if Yuri is to be believed) has.

 

Which leaves SVFD.

Its color scheme has been shown to be predominantly purple, so it will either take after Arcana Force 0 or Yubel regarding the rest of its color scheme (I'm edging towards Yubel).

It has been shown to have two arms and two wings, so it's likely it will have two effects.

It, like Yuri, is the most blatantly destructive of the four.

 

Hmmm . . .

[Blake]

Hey, if Roose Bolton can be contacted, someone tell them to change "Fusion Dragon" to "Starve Venom".

 

Also, now I've gotten to theorycrafting again, and well . . .

 

OEPD takes its primary color scheme from Slifer the Sky Dragon, which was a card Yugi owned that came to him from a villain- in this case, Marik, who was later some help. It has two legs, two arms, no wings, and two effects- its Pendulum Effect box has been shown to feature writing (that was removed later, presumably to save on the animation budget), so it obviously HAS a Pendulum Effect that it just hasn't gotten the opportunity to use. It, like Yuya, has shown signs of being both silly and a force to be reckoned with.

 

DRXD takes its primary color scheme (and its effect, oddly) from Shadow Mist, which was a card Yuma owned that came to him from a villain- in this case, Number 96, who did help Yuma out on a few occasions. It has two legs, two arms, two wings, and one effect. Like Yuto, it's quite easily the most serious dragon.

 

CWSD takes its primary color scheme from Shooting Star Dragon, which was a card Yusei owned that he learned how to Summon because of a villain- in this case, Bruno/Visor, who served a mentor role and was Yusei's friend for a while. It has no legs, two wings (the paddle-wings are connected to one another), and two effects. It, like Yugo, is the most unpredictable dragon, most notably for its teleportation aspect that no other dragon (except Starve Venom, if Yuri is to be believed) has.

 

Which leaves SVFD.

Its color scheme has been shown to be predominantly purple, so it will either take after Arcana Force 0 or Yubel regarding the rest of its color scheme (I'm edging towards Yubel).

It has been shown to have two arms and two wings, so it's likely it will have two effects.

It, like Yuri, is the most blatantly destructive of the four.

 

Hmmm . . .

It will definitely be Yubel.

 

See, you left out something important about Dark Mist/Black Mist (shadow mist is the e-hero); It's technically Astral.

 

It's both the main antagonist and Astral, but with all numbers, it's still part of Astral.

 

[spoiler=And considering...]Yuma, in the ending, is ALSO confirmed to be part of Astral, that means that Dark Mist is, officially, a main character's card, similarly to Yubel. Who fused with Jaden.

 

 

[The Warden]

Well, Dark Mist was also unique as he had a portion of Don Sousand's power/soul in him, which is what caused it to be so sadistic and independent. So Dark Mist was part Astral, but also part Don Sousand.

[Blake]

Well, Dark Mist was also unique as he had a portion of Don Sousand's power/soul in him, which is what caused it to be so sadistic and independent. So Dark Mist was part Astral, but also part Don Sousand.

i did say that, just as "main antagonist".

[shadowsapex]

OEPD's pendulum effect was used once, iirc. It negates an attack on a pendulum monster or something. I'm not sure if it has its (most famous) tcg effect in the anime.

[spoiler=87 sub]

Yuya: *screams in pain*

Crow: "Alright Yuya, jump! Go to your nakama!"

Yuya: *screams louder*

Crow: "Hey Yuya, why aren't you jumping? Are you chickening out?"

Yuya: *screams louder, clutches head*

Crow: "I trusted you, Yuya! Were you lying all this time?" *gasp* "You must be with Tops!"

 

Yeahh... Crow's reasoning skills are 10/10 (but no one else notices either, not even Melissa [though no one really expects Melissa to notice anything]).

On the other hand.. this episode was so awesome! Though there is this one girl standing on the sidewalk next to Yugo, who's probably now wondering why he has glowing eyes and is dueling to himself. And it ended at the best part! Yuya was just about to summon Odd-Eyes Rebellion! Now we have to wait two more weeks...

 

 

[Maeriberii Haan]

OEPD's pendulum effect was used once, iirc. It negates an attack on a pendulum monster or something. I'm not sure if it has its (most famous) tcg effect in the anime.

[spoiler=87 sub]

Yuya: *screams in pain*

Crow: "Alright Yuya, jump! Go to your nakama!"

Yuya: *screams louder*

Crow: "Hey Yuya, why aren't you jumping? Are you chickening out?"

Yuya: *screams louder, clutches head*

Crow: "I trusted you, Yuya! Were you lying all this time?" *gasp* "You must be with Tops!"

 

Yeahh... Crow's reasoning skills are 10/10 (but no one else notices either, not even Melissa [though no one really expects Melissa to notice anything]).

On the other hand.. this episode was so awesome! Though there is this one girl standing on the sidewalk next to Yugo, who's probably now wondering why he has glowing eyes and is dueling to himself. And it ended at the best part! Yuya was just about to summon Odd-Eyes Rebellion! Now we have to wait two more weeks...

 

 

Vuvuzelas and Hippos drowned out the scream.

[~British Soul~]

 

 

Vuvuzelas and Hippos drowned out the scream.

*Clicks fingers* I was trying to remember what the name of that instrument was when I watched the episode.

[Hallohallo]

[spoiler=Future episode summaries]Episode 89
(A Fierce Assault! The Obelisk Force)
Sora is surprised by the Obelisk Force's sudden arrival. On the other hand,Tsukikage and Reira run into the Obelisk Force. The two of them split up to fight against the Obelisk Force, but were pushed into a corner!!

Episode 90: 革命の狼煙 - Kakumei no Noroshi
(The Beacon of Revolution)
Yuya arrives just as Reira’s strength is diminishing as he stands against the Obelisk Force by himself. However, Barrett then arrives to aid the Obelisk Force.

Episode 91: めぐりあう運命 – Meguriau Unmei
(A Fateful Encounter)
Kurosaki, Gongenzaka, and Yuzu are caught in the chaos in the underground. On the other hand, while Yuya fiercely fights back, the effects of Barrett’s “Crests” push him into a corner…

Episode 92: 悲運の再会 – Hiun no Saikai
(A Tragic Reunion)
As Yuya and Barrett’s intense battle continues, Yugo and Yuri encounter each other. On the other hand, Roger, who is hellbent on capturing Yuzu, has sent Sergey to her location

 

[~British Soul~]

[spoiler=Thoughts on the future episode summaries]

Things are finally getting interesting. It is nice to see Reira duel more though, he is a lancer after all, and it's been a while since we've last seen Barrett duel, one thing's for sure there'll be a lot of action and I like that. On the other hand, JMR sending Sergey to Yuzu's location can only end well...

Now we play the waiting game to see where Serena and Sawatari are in terms of the action as neither of them are mentioned.

EDIT: sheet, I just remembered Serena is with Tsukikage/Reira currently.

 

 

[Maeriberii Haan]

rip ninjabro

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

[spoiler=Preview thoughts]

89: Well, this means that Academia invades after Yuya and Crow have at each other.

Sorry Yugo, this means no vengeance match against Sergey (at least for now).

 

Then, it becomes C/C and ninjas vs Ancient Gears (times however many OF members are fighting).

 

90: Well, this means Tsukikage loses (and likely ends up being carded like his brother).

Though I suppose that shouldn't come as a surprise.

 

Let's see how late you get there, Yuya.

 

91: Barrett gets more screentime, I guess.

Hmm, Reiji didn't have a problem but either he got lucky and whatever Barrett used at the time weren't as great, or Yuya has bad luck.

 

Going with the assumption that Barrett has newer and better ones that weren't shown (he only had one duel, so makes sense that he likely has other stuff that we've not seen yet).

 

92: We can probably assume there'll be a duel, and Yuri shows off his Deck and Dimensional Dragon's abilities.

As for Roger, not surprised that he's going as far as to capture Yuzu using Sergey (who's responsible for knocking her off the highway in the first place).

 

 

[~British Soul~]

Y'know how Yuya/Yuri are voiced by same person in the Japanese anime, it seems that the dub has been equally lazy and having two dimensional counterparts voiced by the same person as well (in this case, the females); Serena (Celina in the dub) is voiced by the same person who voices Yuzu. (Emily Jenness)

 

EDIT: Even in the Japanese version, Yuzu and Serena are voiced by the same person

In short, Serena and Yuzu have the same VA in both versions.

[Jord200]

[spoiler=Preview thoughts]

 

So if Yugo loses, Yuri could hypothetically absorb him like Yuya did Yuto? Unless Yuya manages to get there at some point. 

 

And if Tsukikage does get Carded, it will likely be because he took a hit for Reira. Calling it.

 

 

 

[~British Soul~]

[spoiler=Further thoughts]

If Tsukikage does get cardified, it wouldn't surprise me if he sacrificed himself to save Reira whose strength is diminishing.

Though, the only reason why I didn't think this initially was because Reira and Tsukikage split up and 90 is more-or-less focused on Reira's side, but it does seem likely that Tsukikage will probs be cardified.

 

 

[LK96]

[spoiler=More detailed previews]Episode 89: 強襲！オベリスクフォース - Kyōshū! Oberisuku Fōsu
(A Fierce Assault! The Obelisk Force)
Sora is surprised by the Obelisk Force’s sudden arrival. Roger decides to use Sergey to intercept them. On the other hand, after the end of the Duel, Yugo and Yuri’s minds return to normal, and they once again confront each other.

Episode 90: 革命の狼煙 - Kakumei no Noroshi
(The Beacon of Revolution)
In order to protect Serena, Reira stands against the Obelisk Force by himself. Yuya arrives just as Reira’s strength is reaching its limits! In order to protect Reira and Serena, Yuya begins a Duel. However, Barrett then arrives to aid the Obelisk Force. Willing to risk his own life to retrieve Serena, Barrett begins a Duel against Yuya!

Episode 91: めぐりあう運命 – Meguriau Unmei
(A Fateful Encounter)
Due to the Obelisk Force’s attack, Kurosaki, Gongenzaka, and Yuzu are caught in the chaos in the underground. On the other hand, while Yuya fiercely fights back, the effects of Barrett’s “Crests” make the battle even more difficult, pushing him into a corner.

Episode 92: 悲運の再会 – Hiun no Saikai
(A Tragic Reunion)
As Yuya and Barrett’s intense battle continues, Yugo and Yuri confront each other in a nearby area. As all four of Yuya, Yuto, Yugo, and Yuri’s dragons appear on the field one by one, something abnormal occurs to Yuya once again!

 

[~British Soul~]

[spoiler=Thoughts on the above previews]

Oh look, no mention of Tsukikage in these previews, looks like things are looking bad for him. And boy Sergey will be getting around in this group of episodes, in between intercepting the Obelisk Force in 89 and going to retrieve Yuzu in 92.

As for the Dragons appearing 1-by-1, I bet they'll appear in this order: OEPD, DRXD, CWSD, SVFD

 

 

[Lizardonx]

[spoiler=] So what happened to Swatari and Shinji?

 

[Jord200]

http://kitameguire.tumblr.com/post/136848649693

 

I found this. Seems interesting.

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

[spoiler=Thoughts on further previews]

89: I'm not surprised Roger would use Sergey against the Obelisk Force, but yeah I guessed Yugo and Yuri would eventually get into another fight.

 

90: Considering that the OF never fight alone, I can see why Reira might have problems against them.

Remember Reira, they aren't as weak as the Securities in Synchro. 

 

As for Yuya vs Barrett, same thing.

 

91: (see earlier stuff)

Let's see if Barrett makes enough of an impression this time.

 

92: Going to assume Yuya goes Berserk Mode again with all the dragons coming out.

Just have to wait a while.

 

 

 

[spoiler=] So what happened to Swatari and Shinji?

 

 

[spoiler=Response]

They probably still exist, but they weren't mentioned.

Either that, or they somehow escaped on their own.

 

(Though I doubt Shinji's attitude has changed)