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Feb 11, 2011 3:06 PM
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Don't remember this episode being so terrifying as a child, or Malik's contorted face, that's going to haunt me for a while now.
Aug 12, 2013 1:38 AM
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I want Mai to win but it's obvious that Marik will :/
Mar 18, 2014 6:20 AM
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Joey was an idiot at the beginning of this episode... It's obvious that Mai likes him.

That whole "erasing memories" thing is very hard. I guess Mai will eventually lose her memories from Joey at the end and she will feel extremely lonely then... I don't see any hope for her, I just hope she will gain her memories back later.
Nov 9, 2016 5:37 PM
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Joey so very fear or not cares about feels of Mai. Obivious Mai cares about him and yugi friends,but because acts of joey make little break up.
Good begin of duel. Mai showing your talent sweep tatics of merick and yours mud monsters.
The complicate fator of this duel is dominion the darkness.
Mai showing capacite to believe in yourself to win,but versus merick normally is not very efficient.
May 17, 2017 9:02 AM
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Totally amazing episode and start of this battle with Mai and Malik! Really looking forward to see what will happen next!
Aug 31, 2017 9:42 AM
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One thing that the Yugioh series never changed after it's switch to duel monsters, was some of the creepy imagery that Kazuki Takahashi seemed to really love.
Jun 28, 2019 7:53 PM
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Joey you big dummy! Mai ;-; bby girl just wants to have friends.

Those warped faces from Marik and in sub the way he ended the episode in a whisper was deliciously creepy.
Sep 7, 2019 6:27 AM
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Joey fucking messed up, no wonder Mai went full tsundere there.

One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron


Feb 23, 2020 1:54 PM
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In this episode, Jonouchi has the social skills and self-awareness of a walnut.

What was the point of not telling Mai she wasn't in the dream? She's obviously become an important person to him and (outside shipping) there are hints/suggestions the two like each other. Mai wanted to feel like a friend, but he was too immature to let her!

Thank you Anzu for giving him a piece of your mind.

I shouldn't give Jonouchi too much flack though. There are real people who aren't honest with their feelings and either aren't able or willing to be emotionally available or vulnerable for shit lol.

Anyway, that naturally hurt and upset Mai. So much she goes back to her "I duel alone" mentality. But she's up against no ordinary duelist. Indeed, this is looking to be her most sinister duel.

Actually, strike that, reverse it, I will give Jonouchi flack. This duel is definitely going to be the one where she needs her friends (and especially Jonouchi) the most! Why Jonouchi couldn't you have been honest!!? 😫

I've re-watched this anime so many times so I know how the duel ends, but still, lmao
Apr 18, 2021 10:26 PM

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Mai never won a major duel and she will probably not this duel. Despite that, it's very nice that she will surely gain a development this time. It's sad she's losing her memories this duel.

The annoying Revival Slime came back. I wonder if that card was banned since Ive never seen in any games.


Apr 18, 2021 10:27 PM

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eviloyster said:
THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Don't remember this episode being so terrifying as a child, or Malik's contorted face, that's going to haunt me for a while now.

It honestly terrified me and Im not even a child


Oct 30, 2021 4:43 PM

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While I liked Dunames Dark Witch, it was obvious that they only had Mai use it to promote its OCG release and because she's a female. Although it doesn't suit her current deck since she relies on her Harpies and Amazoness cards, and Dunames isn't part of either archetype. It also annoyed me a little that they expanded the duel beyond what the manga showed by having Marik play the Slime cards and Masked Beast Des Gardius.
Apr 19, 2022 12:58 PM
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Mai snapped thanks to Jonouchi being so dense. lol

Dunames Dark Witch is pretty!

I was expecting this to be a one sided fight, but I'm glad she's putting up a good fight despite all the mental torture.
Jun 7, 2024 5:14 PM
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Mai got 2 big upgrades on this episode

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