---
title: "Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/yu-gi-oh-vrains-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 71360
imdb_id: "tt5628740"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 120
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 26
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/yu-gi-oh-vrains-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS is a television series set in the city of Den City, which features advanced network systems. A virtual reality space called LINK VRAINS was created by SOL Technologies. The city is home to a group known as the Knights of Hanoi, who engage in hacking through dueling. SOL Technologies is also searching for a mysterious AI program. The series follows the story of a first year high school student, who manages to capture this AI program while investigating a past incident. The student, known by the alias Playmaker, is the main character in the series. The show explores the city's virtual reality space and the activities of the characters within it.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A high school student battles hackers in a virtual reality space to uncover a past mystery."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced dueling
- unique virtual setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex plot
- intense focus on technical jargon
- Tone & Suitability: The series features intense competitive duels and themes of hacking and digital security.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: cyberpunk, competitive, intense, strategic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Retrocrush, Shahid VIP, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, RetroCrush Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Shahid VIP, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Shahid VIP | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Retrocrush, Shahid VIP, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Shahid VIP, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Shahid VIP | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (120 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 120
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (3%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 116 (97%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shoya Ishige** as *Yuusaku Fujiki (voice)*
- **Shunsuke Takeuchi** as *Ryoken Kogami (voice)*
- **Takahiro Sakurai** as *Ai (voice)*
- **Yuki Kaji** as *Takeru Homura (voice)*
- **Taku Yashiro** as *Flame (voice)*
- **Yuki Nakashima** as *Aoi Zaizen (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place in Den City, which features advanced network systems and a virtual space called LINK VRAINS.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The main character is Yusaku Fujiki, a first year high school student who also goes by the name Playmaker.

### Q: What is the goal of the Knights of Hanoi?
They are a group that hacks through dueling and is seeking a mysterious AI program.

### Q: What is SOL Technologies?
SOL Technologies is the organization that created the virtual space known as LINK VRAINS.

### Q: What motivates Yusaku Fujiki?
He is driven by the desire to uncover the truth regarding an incident from his past.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*