Kimiharu Muto
Director
Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS (2017)
Season 1
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.
Released May 10, 2017
Episode 24 min
14+
Genres: Action, Animation, Anime, Anime: Shounen, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Keywords: tmdb.card-game, tmdb.hacker, tmdb.virtual-reality, imdb.cards, imdb.card, imdb.yu-gi-oh, imdb.card-game + 32 more, imdb.shared-universe, imdb.anime-animation, tmdb.monster, tmdb.anime, tmdb.artificial-intelligence-a-i, imdb.based-on-trading-card-game, imdb.cyberspace, imdb.henshin, imdb.antihero, imdb.dark-hero, imdb.anti-hero, imdb.suspense, imdb.card-battle, imdb.based-on-card-game, imdb.science-fantasy, imdb.school-life, imdb.shounen, imdb.teen-fantasy, imdb.shonen-anime-animation, imdb.exclamation-in-title, imdb.artificial-intelligence-sci-fi, imdb.artificial-intelligence, imdb.superhero-fantasy, imdb.cyberpunk, imdb.amnesia, imdb.male-protagonist, imdb.superhero-action, imdb.virtual-world, imdb.cgi, imdb.cyberpunk-sci-fi, imdb.superhero-sci-fi, mdblist.anime-dub
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Production Companies: Studio Gallop
Network: TV Tokyo
S1E1 - My Name is Playmaker
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.
May 10, 2017, midnight
S1E2 - Seize the Wind! Storm Access
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...
May 17, 2017, midnight
S1E3 - First Contact
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...
May 24, 2017, midnight
S1E4 - Charisma Duelist: Go Onizuka
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.
May 31, 2017, midnight
S1E5 - The Three Count Rings
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!
June 7, 2017, midnight
S1E6 - Idol!! Blue Angel
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!
June 14, 2017, midnight
S1E7 - Hanoi's Angel
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…
June 21, 2017, midnight
S1E8 - Controller of the Wind
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!
July 5, 2017, midnight
S1E9 - Enemy I Was Seeking
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!
July 12, 2017, midnight
S1E10 - Impact! Cyberse Vanishes
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...
July 19, 2017, midnight
S1E11 - Roar of the Magazine Varreload
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...
July 26, 2017, midnight
S1E12 - Impregnable Defending Dragon Firewall
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!
Aug. 2, 2017, midnight
S1E13 - Record of the Fierce Battle
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.
Aug. 9, 2017, midnight
S1E14 - Ghost Girl’s Invitation
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!
Aug. 16, 2017, midnight
S1E15 - Altergeist that Hides in the Darkness
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?!
Aug. 23, 2017, midnight
S1E16 - Infiltrate SOL's Cyber Fortress
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?!
Aug. 30, 2017, midnight
S1E17 - Flawless AI Duelist
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...
Sept. 6, 2017, midnight
S1E18 - Wound Etched Into His Heart
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...
Sept. 13, 2017, midnight
S1E19 - The Incident Buried in the Darkness
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...
Sept. 20, 2017, midnight
S1E20 - Unyielding Justice
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.
Sept. 27, 2017, midnight
S1E21 - Embers of a New Battle
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...
Oct. 4, 2017, midnight
S1E22 - Blackened Sun
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.
Oct. 11, 2017, midnight
S1E23 - Genome's Giant
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.
Oct. 18, 2017, midnight
S1E24 - Dark Mask's Burden of Fate
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...
Oct. 25, 2017, midnight
S1E25 - Virus Deck Operation
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?
Nov. 1, 2017, midnight
S1E26 - Three Draws Leading to Hope
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...
Nov. 8, 2017, midnight
S1E27 - Naoki Shima the Fighter
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...
Nov. 15, 2017, midnight
S1E28 - Final Commander of the Three Knights
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...
Nov. 22, 2017, midnight
S1E29 - Kusanagi Report
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...
Nov. 29, 2017, midnight
S1E30 - Doorway to the Abyss
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...
Dec. 6, 2017, midnight
S1E31 - The Final Trigger
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...
Dec. 13, 2017, midnight
S1E32 - Tower of Hanoi
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...
Dec. 20, 2017, midnight
S1E33 - Angel With Blue Tears
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...
Jan. 10, 2018, midnight
S1E34 - Sacred Tree
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...!
Jan. 10, 2018, midnight
S1E35 - The Other Lost Incident
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...
Jan. 17, 2018, midnight
S1E36 - Pointless Justice
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...
Jan. 24, 2018, midnight
S1E37 - My Mother Tree
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...
Jan. 31, 2018, midnight
S1E38 - Hanoi's Recollection
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Feb. 7, 2018, midnight
S1E39 - Bullet Buried in Darkness
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Feb. 14, 2018, midnight
S1E40 - Thirst for Victory
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Feb. 21, 2018, midnight
S1E41 - Deceitful Truth
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Feb. 28, 2018, midnight
S1E42 - Stardust Road's Guidance
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March 7, 2018, midnight
S1E43 - Birth of the Ignis
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March 14, 2018, midnight
S1E44 - Prisoner of Destiny
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March 21, 2018, midnight
S1E45 - Duel in the Extreme Domain
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March 28, 2018, midnight
S1E46 - The Circuit That Draws the Future
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April 4, 2018, midnight
S1E47 - Playmaker Returns
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April 11, 2018, midnight
S1E48 - Judgment Arrow
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April 18, 2018, midnight
S1E49 - Duelist Clad in Flames
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April 25, 2018, midnight
S1E50 - Transfer Student Takeru Homura
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May 2, 2018, midnight
S1E51 - Man Who Gave Up Charisma
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May 9, 2018, midnight
S1E52 - Hero In Name Only
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May 16, 2018, midnight
S1E53 - Bounty Hunter Blood Shepherd
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May 23, 2018, midnight
S1E54 - Terrifying Battledrone
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May 30, 2018, midnight
S1E55 - To the Unknown World
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June 6, 2018, midnight
S1E56 - Blue Girl's First Battle!
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June 13, 2018, midnight
S1E57 - Final Battle Above the Clouds
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June 20, 2018, midnight
S1E58 - Soul of Replica
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July 4, 2018, midnight
S1E59 - Hanoi Returns
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July 11, 2018, midnight
S1E60 - Brave Max the Loser
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July 18, 2018, midnight
S1E61 - Despair from Darkness
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July 25, 2018, midnight
S1E62 - The Ominous Ghost
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Aug. 1, 2018, midnight
S1E63 - Reincarnating Flame
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Aug. 8, 2018, midnight
S1E64 - Turning Point
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Aug. 15, 2018, midnight
S1E65 - Playmaker's Breath
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Aug. 22, 2018, midnight
S1E66 - Earth Ignis "Earth"
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Aug. 29, 2018, midnight
S1E67 - AI's Longing
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Sept. 5, 2018, midnight
S1E68 - Secret Meeting
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Sept. 12, 2018, midnight
S1E69 - Mission That Must Be Accomplished
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Sept. 19, 2018, midnight
S1E70 - Tuning Bullet
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Sept. 26, 2018, midnight
S1E71 - Declaration of War
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Oct. 3, 2018, midnight
S1E72 - Clear Perfection
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Oct. 11, 2018, midnight
S1E73 - Light Blade that Slices Despair
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Oct. 17, 2018, midnight
S1E74 - Captured Ignis
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Oct. 24, 2018, midnight
S1E75 - The Demon Possessing His Heart
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Oct. 31, 2018, midnight
S1E76 - Memories Brought Back
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Nov. 7, 2018, midnight
S1E77 - Siblings in Conflict
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Nov. 14, 2018, midnight
S1E78 - Rebellious Bounty Hunter
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Nov. 21, 2018, midnight
S1E79 - Speed of Light - Lightning
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Nov. 28, 2018, midnight
S1E80 - Bounty Hunter's Duty
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Dec. 5, 2018, midnight
S1E81 - Arrived at the Summit
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Dec. 12, 2018, midnight
S1E82 - What's Beyond Instincts
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Dec. 19, 2018, midnight
S1E83 - Irregular Meeting
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Dec. 26, 2018, midnight
S1E84 - Past That Cannot Be Quieted
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Jan. 9, 2019, midnight
S1E85 - True Tears
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Jan. 16, 2019, midnight
S1E86 - Wisdom of the Deprived
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Jan. 23, 2019, midnight
S1E87 - Chain Destruction
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Jan. 30, 2019, midnight
S1E88 - Windy the Revenger
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Feb. 6, 2019, midnight
S1E89 - The Uniting Two Flames
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Feb. 13, 2019, midnight
S1E90 - Creator of the Next Generation
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Feb. 20, 2019, midnight
S1E91 - Proud Maiden
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Feb. 27, 2019, midnight
S1E92 - Big Test
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March 6, 2019, midnight
S1E93 - Promise to Each Other
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March 13, 2019, midnight
S1E94 - Raging Soul
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March 20, 2019, midnight
S1E95 - Radiance of the Phoenix
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March 27, 2019, midnight
S1E96 - Lightning's Crime
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April 3, 2019, midnight
S1E97 - Ignis Unification Plan
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April 10, 2019, midnight
S1E98 - The AI Crosses the Line
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April 17, 2019, midnight
S1E99 - Door to the New World
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April 24, 2019, midnight
S1E100 - Twisted Utopia
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May 1, 2019, midnight
S1E101 - Unwavering Instinct
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May 8, 2019, midnight
S1E102 - Entrusted Wishes
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May 15, 2019, midnight
S1E103 - Journey to the End
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May 22, 2019, midnight
S1E104 - Declaring A Crime
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May 29, 2019, midnight
S1E105 - Intercept
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June 5, 2019, midnight
S1E106 - Good Luck, Roboppy!!
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June 12, 2019, midnight
S1E107 - Slay the Demon
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June 19, 2019, midnight
S1E108 - Indomitable Spirit
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July 3, 2019, midnight
S1E109 - The Ignis Hunter
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July 10, 2019, midnight
S1E110 - Ai's Sad Frustration
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July 17, 2019, midnight
S1E111 - Wanting to Fight Each Other
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July 24, 2019, midnight
S1E112 - SOL's Decline
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July 31, 2019, midnight
S1E113 - King of Appliances
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Aug. 7, 2019, midnight
S1E114 - Dreaming Roboppy
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Aug. 14, 2019, midnight
S1E115 - Where It All Began
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Aug. 21, 2019, midnight
S1E116 - Complete Combustion
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Aug. 28, 2019, midnight
S1E117 - Parallel Paths
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Sept. 4, 2019, midnight
S1E118 - Reckless Proposal
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Sept. 11, 2019, midnight
S1E119 - A Broken Ego
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Sept. 18, 2019, midnight
S1E120 - Connected World
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Sept. 25, 2019, midnight
Network: TV Tokyo
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 2880 min.
Released: May 10, 2017
Last Air Date: Sept. 25, 2019, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: C8 / 14+
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