This week’s episode certainly brought a smile to my face with it’s smile world! I loved how Youko questioned what Yuuya planned to do, by continuously asking him, “..and then?”. It was great to see her point out how Yuuya shares her tunnel vision personality who is willing to viciously attack the enemy in order to save his friend. But the best part was how she reminded him he is also Yushou’s son, and she wanted him to stay true to his roots and continuing following his Dad’s footsteps of Entertainment Duel. She told him how she believed he would be able to make Sora and their enemies smile with his dazzling duel, and I almost teared up when Yuuya finally went back to his roots, and look all that weight of the war lifted off his shoulders. It felt like it has been forever since we have heard him say, “Ladies and Gentlemen!”, and I honestly can’t wait for him to show it off to his enemies with his glorious family memento Smile World spell-card!
Screw being a soldier, IT’S ENTERTAINMENT DUEL TOUR ACROSS DIMENSIONS TIME!
Bless Selena and her sharp mind. By putting together what Yuzu had told her about Ruri, she was able to determine that the Professor is targeting all four of them. She doesn’t know why, but she knows he needs them for something, and that alone freaked Dennis out because he had a, “OH SHIT, SHE KNOWS OF OUR PLANS!” moment. As soon as Dennis’ double agent role is revealed, I do expect it to be him to fill us in of why the professor is kidnapping them in the first place.
She also didn’t waste the opportunity to let Yuuy know that Yuzu is safe and sound. I am so relieved that it has officially been cleared up so that now Yuuya has even less weight on his shoulders.
Reiji proceeded to explain how they will be going to the Synchro Realm in hopes to form further alliance against Academia. It is thanks to Yuugo proving he is not an enemy gave him hope for it. I also appreciated the fact Reiji was able to explain his choice of actions pointing out he doesn’t pick fights he knows he won’t win, and as they are now, they will not be able to defeat Academia (hence the Synchro Realm alliance will be crucial).
However the second he added there will be a nineth member of their team, his little brother Reira, a fuss broke out. Shun in particular was like, “HELL NO.” because Reira is a child and he doesn’t believe in the strength Reiji claims he has. I feel really bad for Reira though, because it was pretty clear that Reiji had been grooming him for this moment, and the poor kid looks terrified.
Although Yuuya knows Yuzu is safe and we know that Reiji is aware of Yuugo being an ally, the conflict between Yuuya and Yuugo will be without a doubt revolving around Yuuto’s disappearance. And while I am on the subject, it is pretty clear Yuuto isn’t dead dead. I am sure that there will be a way to get him back to his own body, or at least I hope there will be- but thank GOD he was like, “SHUN DUDE, STOP.” and told him to trust Yuuya when he started having a hissy fit about, “OMFG YOU TOOK YUUTO’S DUEL DISK BY FORCE YOU SON OF-,” like whoa man, chill the fuck out.
Finally, although it was brief, the few seconds we had to see Shuzo’s flashback of raising Yuzu all on his own melted my heart. It does make me wonder if the bracelet could possibly be her mother’s memento unless she was actually found with it- if she were to turn out to be adopted, but I’ll stick to the whole memento thing for now. No point in over-thinking its origins at this stage.
Next week both Yuzu and Yuugo are back on air! AHHHH CAN’T WAIT, BECAUSE YUUGO DEAR WHAT A SWEET HEART, TRYING TO COMFORT YUZU WHO UNDERSTANDABLY S HAVING A MENTAL BREAKDOWN DUE TO TRAVELING REALMS! Also great to see Neo Domino again! Heehee! <3
First of all, how are you Eva? I read your post in the Utapri and got worried when you said that you wasn’t well, is it something serious will you be alright?Ó_Ò
Second, Oh God, I died laughing with the COMMENT OF Shun losing his shit hahahhaha XD
I pratically died in happiness afterseeing loli-Yuzu, she’s so precious and a miracle of the Universe, and Shuzo is best anime dad of the year, this spin off sure have competent adults and good (not dead) parents huh?
I’m highly amused that Yuzu is the Atem/Pharao/Yami-Yugi/Johan/Bruno/Astral to Yuya, who would have guessed that eh? It always make my heart melt seeing this kind of deep bond, I forgot how long it was since I last saw a bond like this in anime, specially between a main guy and girl, bless your soul, you’re truly soulmates, romantic or not hahaha~S2
Also, stahp, fuck, Yugo is a married man Yuzu, don’t make me ship you with him, it hurts all my ships how I ship Yuzu with pratically everyone in Arc V, All Hail the power of Developed Female Character, Yuzu must have Charisma +2000%!:D*Headshot*
Ahem, sorry for the rant about Yuzu, it’s just that I’m so happy to see the queen again after many episodes without her, I’m having withdraws hahaha, and Yugo is also a fun character, can’t wait to see him.
I really like how Yoko made her message get across, it wasn’t a “make Sora smile because yes” like a lot of people thought, it was more like “If you still consider Sora your friend then you will manage to get your feelings across”, people may say they are bored about the constant Depressed Yuya – Fixed Yuya – Depressed Yuya formula, but I still think it’s realistic and he needed this character development. It’s also been a while since I last saw a wonderful character development like Yuya’s, Arc V is my favorite anime since ever, I love everyone!*except Eita and Dennis, I like even the Fish guy after what happened betweeen him and Michio ;w;*
Last thing before I forget: Odd-Eyes Smiling Dragon will haunt my nightmares together, this was the most disturbing thing I saw, Holy Christ, I hope Yuya doesn’t use the Egao card in the other dragons.
I have been diagnosed with Tendonitis back in 2012 (which had actually started affecting me mid 2011). Once I was diagnosed I had to go on a 9months hiatus due to my crippled condition so that’s why I am now extra cautious with how many shows I pick up and cover each season nowadays. My condition hasn’t been very good since the end of the Winter Season, so that’s why I am taking precautionary measures and am already prepared to step down from Baby Steps once Sidekick returns from her Hiatus in about 2 weeks time. Utapri is the next one on the chopping list if I need to drop another show. However YGO ARC V is not something I will drop whatsoever, I intend to stick around as long as I love it (hopefully till the very end!!). So if I do go on hiatus this summer (which I am considering, but having a hard time deciding because SUMMER SEASON IS LOOKING AWESOME) it would be a semi-hiatus where I simply continue the on-going shows like YGO ARC V and Go Princess Precure and skip out picking up any of the summer titles (which would suck TT v TT).
LMAO Shun was losing his shit all episode. Thank god for Yuuto showing up.
EVERYONE LOVES YUZU! <3 <3 <3 Also bless Yuzu's harem.
Yeah Youko for best mom. The characters were like, "What's up with the love story!?" but there was a point to it. XD I love how Yuuya has his ups and downs because it's like you sad, realistic in a way and it gives him more depth to his character.
LMFAO Odd Eyes looks ridiculious with those "happy eyes". Actually to be totally honest: I find he looks like a chicken when his eyes are like that LMFAO. It is so weird! XD
OMFG, IMAGINE ODD EYES REBELLION DRAGON WITH THAT. LMFAO. JUST WAIT- IT IS TOTALLY GONNA HAPPEN.
I hope you recover or at least feel better soon!
Oh My Gawd, why did you say that? OERD with those disturbing eyes would terrify me more than any horror game/movie, holy crap! D:
Phew, I’m kind glad that you won’t drop Arc V, I really love your review of the series and your insight, I have so much fun reading it!
Finally! We see flashbacks of Yuzu’s childhood.
There’s no way not to overthink concerning Yuzu’s bracelet considering it sends away different Yuyas whenever more than one is in the vicinity of her. Not to mention the clear lack of mention of a mom.