Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS season 2

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Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS
Season 2
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No. of episodes57
Release
Original network TV Tokyo
Original releaseApril 11, 2018 (2018-04-11) 
May 15, 2019 (2019-05-15)
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Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS is the fifth main spin-off anime series in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise and the ninth anime series overall. It is produced by Gallop and broadcast by TV Tokyo. The series is directed by Masahiro Hosoda. The series follows Yusaku Fujiki. It takes place in a high school environment in Den City. [1] The series features Charisma Duelists who use VR and are similar to YouTubers. The show's theme is "Let's take one step forward and try it!" [2] This season uses five theme songs. From episodes 47–102, the first opening theme is "Go Forward" by Kimeru. [3] From episodes 47–70, the first ending theme is "BOY" by uchuu. From episodes 71–95, the second ending theme is " Glory " (グローリー, Gurōrī) by Band-Maid. From episodes 96–103, the third ending theme is "Are You Ready?" (Are(アー)you(ユー)ready(レディ), Ā Yū Redi?) by Bis. From episode 103, the opening theme is "Calling" (コーリング, Kōringu) by Kimeru.

The English dub of the season aired in Canada on Teletoon from September 2019 to January 2021.

Episode list

No.
overall
No. in
season
English dub title / Japanese translated titleWritten byOriginal air date [4] English air date [5]
471"Link VRAINS 2.0" / Playmaker Returns
Transliteration: "Kaette-kita Pureimēkā" (Japanese: 帰ってきたPlaymaker)
Shin YoshidaApril 11, 2018 (2018-04-11)September 8, 2019
482"Shed Some Light" / Judgment Arrow
Transliteration: "Sabaki no Ya" (Japanese: 裁きの矢)
Masaaki TachiharaApril 18, 2018 (2018-04-18)September 15, 2019
493"Bring the Heat" / Duelist Clad in Flames
Transliteration: "Honō o Matoishi Dyuerisuto" (Japanese: 炎をまといし決闘者)
Masaaki TachiharaApril 25, 2018 (2018-04-25)September 22, 2019
504"A Common Cause" / Transfer Student Takeru Homura
Transliteration: "Tenkōsei, Homura Takeru" (Japanese: 転校生、穂村尊)
Shin YoshidaMay 2, 2018 (2018-05-02)September 29, 2019
515"Bounty Hunting" / Man Who Gave Up Charisma
Transliteration: "Karisuma o Suteta Otoko" (Japanese: カリスマを捨てた男)
Atsushi MaekawaMay 9, 2018 (2018-05-09)October 6, 2019
526"Tapping Out" / Hero In Name Only
Transliteration: "Na Bakari no Eiyū" (Japanese: 名ばかりの英雄)
Atsushi MaekawaMay 16, 2018 (2018-05-16)October 13, 2019
537"The Shepherd" / Bounty Hunter Blood Shepherd
Transliteration: "Baunti Hantā Buraddo Shepādo" (Japanese: 賞金稼ぎブラッドシェパード)
Mitsutaka HirotaMay 23, 2018 (2018-05-23)October 20, 2019
548"Game of Drones" / Terrifying Battledrone
Transliteration: "Senritsu no Batoru Dorōn" (Japanese: 戦慄のバトルドローン)
Mitsutaka HirotaMay 30, 2018 (2018-05-30)October 27, 2019
559"A Windy Welcome" / To the Unknown World
Transliteration: "Michi-naru Sekai e" (Japanese: 未知なる世界へ)
Shin YoshidaJune 6, 2018 (2018-06-06)November 3, 2019
5610"Blue Gal Battles!" / Blue Girl's First Battle!
Transliteration: "Uijin! Burū Gāru" (Japanese: 初陣!ブルーガール)
Junki TakegamiJune 13, 2018 (2018-06-13)November 10, 2019
5711"Bohman Returns!" / Final Battle Above the Clouds
Transliteration: "Unjō no Kessen" (Japanese: 雲上の決戦)
Masaaki TachiharaJune 20, 2018 (2018-06-20)November 17, 2019
5812"Memory Games" / Soul of Replica
Transliteration: "Repurika no Tamashī" (Japanese: レプリカの魂)
Masaaki TachiharaJuly 4, 2018 (2018-07-04)November 24, 2019
5913"Return of the Hanoi" / Hanoi Returns
Transliteration: "Hanoi Saishidō" (Japanese: ハノイ再始動)
Shin YoshidaJuly 11, 2018 (2018-07-11)December 1, 2019
6014"Sidekick Showdown" / Brave Max the Loser
Transliteration: "Haiboku no Bureivu Makkusu" (Japanese: 敗北のブレイヴ・マックス)
Mitsutaka HirotaJuly 18, 2018 (2018-07-18)December 8, 2019
6115"Darkness Dawns" / Despair from Darkness
Transliteration: "Yami yori Ideshi Zetsubō" (Japanese: 闇より出でし絶望)
Mitsutaka HirotaJuly 25, 2018 (2018-07-25)December 15, 2019
6216"Fearing the Worst" / The Ominous Ghost
Transliteration: "Imawashiki Bōrei" (Japanese: 忌まわしき亡霊)
Atsushi MaekawaAugust 1, 2018 (2018-08-01)December 22, 2019
6317"Scare Tactics" / Reincarnating Flame
Transliteration: "Tensei-suru Honō" (Japanese: 転生する炎)
Atsushi MaekawaAugust 8, 2018 (2018-08-08)December 29, 2019
6418"The Beginning" / Turning Point
Transliteration: "Tāning Pointo" (Japanese: ターニング・ポイント)
Junki TakegamiAugust 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)January 5, 2020
6519"Pieces of the Puzzle" / Playmaker's Breath
Transliteration: "Pureimēkā no Ibuki" (Japanese: Playmakerの息吹)
Masahiro HikokuboAugust 22, 2018 (2018-08-22)January 12, 2020
6620"Contact" / Earth Ignis "Earth"
Transliteration: "Chi no Igunisu - Āsu" (Japanese: 地のイグニス「アース」)
Atsushi MaekawaAugust 29, 2018 (2018-08-29)January 19, 2020
6721"Choosing Sides" / AI's Longing
Transliteration: "Ēai ni Yadoru Bojō" (Japanese: AIに宿る慕情)
Atsushi MaekawaSeptember 5, 2018 (2018-09-05)January 26, 2020
6822"The Doorway" / Secret Meeting
Transliteration: "Mikkai" (Japanese: 密会)
Shin YoshidaSeptember 12, 2018 (2018-09-12)February 2, 2020
6923"Coexistence" / Mission That Must Be Accomplished
Transliteration: "Hatasu-beki Shimei" (Japanese: 果たすべき使命)
Mitsutaka HirotaSeptember 19, 2018 (2018-09-19)February 9, 2020
7024"A Storm Brews" / Tuning Bullet
Transliteration: "Chōritsu-suru Dangan" (Japanese: 調律する弾丸)
Mitsutaka HirotaSeptember 26, 2018 (2018-09-26)February 16, 2020
7125"A Logical Decision" / Declaration of War
Transliteration: "Sensen Fukoku" (Japanese: 宣戦布告)
Shin YoshidaOctober 3, 2018 (2018-10-03)April 5, 2020
7226"Strategy Shift" / Clear Perfection
Transliteration: "Kumori-naki Kyokuchi" (Japanese: 曇りなき極致)
Shin YoshidaOctober 10, 2018 (2018-10-10)April 12, 2020
7327"Weathering the Storm" / Light Blade that Slices Despair
Transliteration: "Zetsubō o Tatsu Kōjin" (Japanese: 絶望を絶つ光刃)
Shin YoshidaOctober 17, 2018 (2018-10-17)April 19, 2020
7428"Brain Hack" / Captured Ignis
Transliteration: "Toraware no Igunisu" (Japanese: 囚われのイグニス)
Masaaki TachiharaOctober 24, 2018 (2018-10-24)April 26, 2020
7529"Earthfall" / The Demon Possessing His Heart
Transliteration: "Kokoro ni Toritsuku Oni" (Japanese: 心に取と付く鬼)
Masaaki TachiharaOctober 31, 2018 (2018-10-31)May 3, 2020
7630"Awakened Memories" / Memories Brought Back
Transliteration: "Yobi-okosareru Kioku" (Japanese: 呼び起される記憶)
Atsushi MaekawaNovember 7, 2018 (2018-11-07)May 10, 2020
7731"A Family Reunion" / Siblings in Conflict
Transliteration: "Ai'irenai Keimai" (Japanese: 相容れない兄妹)
Atsushi MaekawaNovember 14, 2018 (2018-11-14)May 17, 2020
7832"From One Hunter To Another" / Rebellious Bounty Hunter
Transliteration: "Hankotsu no Bauntī Hantā" (Japanese: 反骨のバウンティハンター)
Junki TakegamiNovember 21, 2018 (2018-11-21)May 24, 2020
7933"The Hunt Is On" / Speed of Light - Lightning
Transliteration: "Kōsoku no Raitoningu" (Japanese: 光速のライトニング)
Junki TakegamiNovember 28, 2018 (2018-11-28)May 31, 2020
8034"Lightning Strikes" / Bounty Hunter's Duty
Transliteration: "Bauntī Hantā no Tsutome" (Japanese: 賞金稼ぎの務め)
Junki TakegamiDecember 5, 2018 (2018-12-05)June 7, 2020
8135"Heart of Darkness" / Arrived at the Summit
Transliteration: "Tadori-tsuita Itadaki" (Japanese: たどり着いた頂)
Mitsutaka HirotaDecember 12, 2018 (2018-12-12)June 14, 2020
8236"Gored" / What's Beyond Instincts
Transliteration: "Honnō no Saki ni Aru Mono" (Japanese: 本能の先にあるもの)
Mitsutaka HirotaDecember 19, 2018 (2018-12-19)June 21, 2020
8337"Reaching Out" / Irregular Meeting
Transliteration: "Iregyurā Mītingu" (Japanese: イレギュラー・ミーティング)
Shin Yoshida,
Masaaki Tachihara
December 26, 2018 (2018-12-26)September 6, 2020
8438"Payback" / Past That Cannot Be Quieted
Transliteration: "Shizumaranai Kako" (Japanese: 静まらない過去)
Shin YoshidaJanuary 9, 2019 (2019-01-09)September 13, 2020
8539"My Brother’s Keeper" / True Tears
Transliteration: "Itsuwari-naki Namida" (Japanese: 偽りなき涙)
Masaaki TachiharaJanuary 16, 2019 (2019-01-16)September 20, 2020
8640"The Weakest Link" / Wisdom of the Deprived
Transliteration: "Motazaru-mono no Chie" (Japanese: 持たざる者の知恵)
Shin YoshidaJanuary 23, 2019 (2019-01-23)September 27, 2020
8741"The Ultimate Connection" / Chain Destruction
Transliteration: "Rensa Hakai" (Japanese: 連鎖破壊)
Shin YoshidaJanuary 30, 2019 (2019-01-30)October 4, 2020
8842"A Breezy Battle" / Windy the Revenger
Transliteration: "Ribenjā Uindi" (Japanese: リベンジャー・ウインディ)
Mitsutaka HirotaFebruary 6, 2019 (2019-02-06)October 11, 2020
8943"Fan the Flames" / The Uniting Two Flames
Transliteration: "Kasanaru Futatsu no Hi" (Japanese: 重なる二つの火)
Mitsutaka HirotaFebruary 13, 2019 (2019-02-13)October 18, 2020
9044"For A Friend" / Creator of the Next Generation
Transliteration: "Jisedai no Sōzōshu" (Japanese: 次世代の創造主)
Atsushi MaekawaFebruary 20, 2019 (2019-02-20)October 25, 2020
9145"From The Heart" / Proud Maiden
Transliteration: "Hokori-takaki Otome" (Japanese: 誇り高き乙女)
Atsushi MaekawaFebruary 27, 2019 (2019-02-27)November 1, 2020
9246"Friend And Foe" / Big Test
Transliteration: "Ōinaru Shiren" (Japanese: 大いなる試練)
Junki TakegamiMarch 6, 2019 (2019-03-06)November 8, 2020
9347"Fighting Promise" / Promise to Each Other
Transliteration: "Kawashita Yakusoku" (Japanese: 交わした約束)
Junki TakegamiMarch 13, 2019 (2019-03-13)November 15, 2020
9448"No Matter What It Takes" / Raging Soul
Transliteration: "Takeru Tamashī" (Japanese: 猛る魂)
Atsushi MaekawaMarch 20, 2019 (2019-03-20)November 22, 2020
9549"From the Ashes" / Radiance of the Phoenix
Transliteration: "Fushichō no Kagayaki" (Japanese: 不死鳥の輝き)
Atsushi MaekawaMarch 27, 2019 (2019-03-27)November 29, 2020
9650"I Know Your Secret" / Lightning's Crime
Transliteration: "Raitoningu no Tsumi" (Japanese: ライトニングの罪)
Shin YoshidaApril 3, 2019 (2019-04-03)December 6, 2020
9751"Outsmart, Outwit, Outthink!" / Ignis Unification Plan
Transliteration: "Igunisu Tōgō Keikaku" (Japanese: イグニス統合計画)
Shin YoshidaApril 10, 2019 (2019-04-10)December 13, 2020
9852"Lightning Storm" / The AI Crosses the Line
Transliteration: "Issen o Koeta Ēai" (Japanese: 一線を越えたAI)
Shin YoshidaApril 17, 2019 (2019-04-17)December 20, 2020
9953"Bohman's End Game" / Door to the New World
Transliteration: "Shinsekai no Tobira" (Japanese: 新世界の扉)
Mitsutaka HirotaApril 24, 2019 (2019-04-24)December 27, 2020
10054"I Know Everything" / Twisted Utopia
Transliteration: "Nejireta Risōkyō" (Japanese: ねじれた理想郷)
Mitsutaka HirotaMay 1, 2019 (2019-05-01)January 3, 2021
10155"Ai of the Beholder" / Unwavering Instinct
Transliteration: "Mayoi-naki Honnō" (Japanese: 迷いなき本能)
Mitsutaka HirotaMay 8, 2019 (2019-05-08)January 10, 2021
10256"The Final Turn" / Entrusted Wishes
Transliteration: "Yudanerareta Negai" (Japanese: 委ねられた願い)
Shin YoshidaMay 15, 2019 (2019-05-15)January 17, 2021
10357"Reflections" / "Journey to the End"
Transliteration: "Owari e no Tabidachi" (Japanese: 終わりへの旅立ち)
Masaaki TachiharaMay 22, 2019 (2019-05-22)January 24, 2021

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