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Mar 31, 2014 1:53 PM
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That sucks! Joey would have won if he didn't pass out... He almost defeated Marik :( Totally looking forward to see Yugi and Kaiba in another duel.
Jul 4, 2014 8:39 AM
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Okay, I take back what I said about Joey, he dueled very well, if it was not a Shadow Duel he would have won.

I really liked this episode, it was quite emotional. Is good to see Kaiba finally recognizing Joey as a duelist, although he had to almost die for this happen. And finally the duel that I was expecting, Kaiba vs Yugi.
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Oct 2, 2014 11:03 PM
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This episode is so epic. Jonouchi really won, he really became a real duelist. I cry every time i watch that moment. Gearfried with that shining aura and Jonouchi saying "Yugi, i won" :'(
Jan 3, 2015 7:59 PM
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Annoying Anzu "Why do you have to fight ;_;"
What else is he supposed to do, cry and sit by his side, waiting for him to return?
Also, no-one else is going to try to fight Malik ...
Aug 3, 2015 8:36 PM
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Joey six pack
Apr 29, 2016 10:35 PM
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Well, everyone just lost their shit in that episode. I guess you don't know true friends until you have a friend willing to punch you in the face for dying.

I for one am glad that Joey is dead/incapacitated/whatever since we all know the best duels aren't allowed to happen until the majority of main characters are dead/toon-towned.


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aburame_ernesto said:
This episode is so epic. Jonouchi really won, he really became a real duelist. I cry every time i watch that moment. Gearfried with that shining aura and Jonouchi saying "Yugi, i won" :'(


so sad :'( I really thought he would win this one :'(
Aug 28, 2019 11:52 PM
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I appreciate Mokuba so much in episodes like these. Cut off the announcer guy, was the first person out on the scene, being 100% real with the gang and still trying to get help for Joey despite keeping it hush-hush from his brother.

I’m relieved the animation gets extra crispy in emotional scenes like this. Those sparkles were so gentle. Joey didn’t even realize he lost, he went down thinking he won… that he fulfilled his promise with Yugi.

I’m still trying to think what it meant for Ishizu to send Serenity out there. She even emphasized that what Serenity would see is painful but still should be there. Maybe she’s thinking about how she wishes she could do more for her own brother? Maybe she thinks Serenity would have regretted not going, like how she holds regrets with Marik? Hm. The sibling themes and different dynamics they have is highly engaging. Now I'm soft :( but ready for the next duel; I'm expecting a lot with Kaiba.
Sep 15, 2019 6:28 AM
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Awesome conclusion for this duel and easily the best episode so far.

Joey has became an incredidble duelist on his journey and he's imo the winner in this duel. Talent and willpower he beat Marik in both.

Nr.3 ftw!

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


Mar 15, 2020 6:27 PM

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Damn, this was a rough episode. 😭

Jonouchi was so close to winning, but he ended up in critical condition. I really feel for these characters as they were crying. It wasn't supposed to end like this! &++ just seeing a friend like that is too much.

But there's still hope, there's always hope! Yuugi knows that better than anyone!
Sep 6, 2020 9:56 AM

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Best episode of the entire show by a country mile, Jonouchi is such a great character.
Oct 30, 2020 4:36 PM

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this is one of the best episode i've ever seen. 5/5 for jounouchi episode.

what a king.
Watch aria the animation and it's sequel.
Apr 28, 2021 4:10 AM

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Fuck! I teared up

Marik you dirty bastard

Yugi will definitely win this semis, 'cause he should must be
Dec 29, 2021 6:38 AM

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Amazing and emotional episode, really liked that burning scene....
Apr 20, 2022 10:07 AM

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Jonouchi could've still won if he was able to hold on for a few seconds longer.
Aug 21, 2023 1:38 PM

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One of the episodes that I always have to rewatch every while

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