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| romaji_name = Fujiki Yūsaku
| other_names = * Playmaker(プレイメーカー, ''Pureimēkā'')* Unknown (アンノウン, ''Announ'', Japanese version only)<ref name="ep64">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|64|ref}}</ref>
| age = 16
| gender = Male
| school = [[Den AcademyCity High School]]| anime_deck = [[Cyberse]]
| appears_in_anime = ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]''
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| ja_voice = {{voice actors|ja|Shouya Ishige|Kana Omuro|e2=(younger)}}
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'''Yusaku Fujiki''' ({{Ruby|藤|ふじ}}{{Ruby|木|き}} {{Ruby|遊|ゆう}}{{Ruby|作|さく}}, ''Fujiki Yūsaku'') , known as '''Playmaker''' (プレイメーカー, ''Pureimēkā'') in [[LINK VRAINS]], is the main protagonist of the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]'' anime.<ref name="jumpfesta">{{cite web | url = https://ygorganization.com/jump-festa-2017-latest-information-stage/ | title = The Organization {{!}} <nowiki>The Organization | [Jump Festa 2017] </nowiki> Latest Information Stage: 6th Yu-Gi-Oh! Anime</nowiki> | publisher = YGOrganization | date = December 17, 2016 | accessdate = December 17, 2016}}</ref> When Dueling A victim of the [[Hanoi Project]], he battles against the [[Knights of Hanoi]] in order to avenge his past with the aid of his friend [[Cal Kolter]] and the [[LINK VRAINSIgnis]]that he has captured, he [[Ai]]. He is known as '''Playmaker'the Origin of Ai. In the second season, Yusaku becomes entangled in the kidnapping of [[Jin Kolter]]'s soul and the hunt for the people who destroyed the [[Cyberse (world)|Cyberse]], teaming up with fellow Hanoi Project victim [[Theodore Hamilton]] and Theodore's own Ignis, [[Flame (character)|Flame]].
==Design==
===Appearance===
[[File:YoungYusaku.png|thumb|100px|Young Yusaku.]]
When he was a child, Yusaku wore a brown jacket with a green shirt. He wore blue pants, brown boots, and didn't have pink accents on his light blue bangs yet.
===Personality===
{{Quote|That's right. I am the emissary of revenge. I'll crush the [[Knights of Hanoi]].|author=Yusaku Fujiki<ref name="ep12"/>}}Yusaku may be the first ''Yu-Gi-Oh !'' protagonist who is an anti-hero. He is not a bad person, but he can appear cold and apathetic. Yusaku is described as a boy who doesn't like standing out at school, not that he's timid or shy but because he is a hacker. Due to a certain incidentthe trauma of the Lost Incident, he generally tries to avoid contact with others and only seems to trust [[Shoichi KusanagiCal Kolter|Kolter]]. HoweverYusaku is calm and collected most of the time. Outside of Duels he is shown to be intelligent and clever, he gets drawn into encounters but also calculating, standoffish, reserved, and somewhat anti-social. He prefers to distance himself from others and doesn't usually interact with people , not even remembering his classmates' names after a month in school. When [[Naoki Shima]] tried to be friendly with him, Yusaku casually admitted to being a loner and inadvertently irritated Shima with his observations, then didn't react to Shima storming off. In public, Yusaku comes off as rather awkward and often doesn't know how to answer questions, leading others to assume things about him, such as when Shima assumed he wanted to join the Duel Club and Skye assumed he tries out Dueling for oncewanted new equipment from SOL. Despite his aloof and calm demeanor Yusaku can be quite sullen when it comes to dealing with Ai's antics. In the dub, Yusaku is substantially snarkier, particularly when it comes to dealing with Ai.<ref name="jumpfesta" />
Despite his introverted and cold nature, Yusaku is calm both noble and collected most of the timegolden-hearted deep down. Outside of Duels he He is shown to be intelligent and clever, but also calculating, standoffish, reservedon well terms with his best friend, Kolter and somewhat anti-social. He prefers to distance himself from shows sympathy or care for others and doesn't usually interact with people, not even remembering his classmates' names after a month in school. When situations like when he discovers that everything [[Naoki ShimaGeorge Gore|Gore]] tried to be friendly with him, Yusaku casually admitted to being a loner and inadvertently irritated Naoki with does is for his observationsorphanage, then didn't react but he refuses to Naoki storming off. In public, Yusaku comes off as rather awkward and often doesn't know how to answer questions, leading let others get close to assume things about him, such as when Naoki assumed he wanted to and join his fight against the Duel Club and Aoi assumed he wanted new equipment from SOL. Despite his aloof and calm demeanor Yusaku can be quite sullen when it comes to dealing with Ai's anticsHanoi out of concern that they may get hurt.
Following the events of the first season, Yusaku slowly begins to change, and this is largely due to his interactions with Ai and Varis, who he discovered to be the Ignis based on him and the person who kept up his spirits respectively. He also has and Ai gradually build up a rocky, but trusting relationship, and after learning Varis's true identity, Yusaku casts aside his desire for revenge and attempts to save Varis from himself, expressing a desire to have a habit of listing out three reasons friend for his observationsthe first time. In the dub, this is taken even further, something as Yusaku openly declares that he learned from an unknown individual while is also fighting for his fallen allies and impresses upon Roken the damage that his actions would cause both to the world and to himself. As he was states in captivity when he was younger. his final Duel with Bohman, Yusaku does this comes to order believe that his thoughts better allies expanded his views and clear his mind when confused or feeling discouragedthat there are experiences one can only learn by accepting one's friends. Oddly enoughThough still quiet and anti-social, he becomes far more willing to work with other people; teaming up with [[Theodore Hamilton]] and [[RevolverFlame (character)|Flame]] shares , and later even extending an offer to Gore to work together again despite Gore's negative feelings towards him. When his closest friends fall in the war with the Ignis, Yusaku is heartbroken; he is further traumatized after being forced to defeat Kolter, though this habitis eased by Kolter anticipating the scenario and asking him to do so, and infuriated by Soulburner's defeat at Bohman's hands.
===Abilities===
Yusaku is said to be an intelligent hacker who possesses considerable ability and who solves mysteries in a cool manner. Cool-headed and extremely clever, Yusaku's real skill is in his hacking and cracking abilities. He was able to hack into SOL Technologies' systems to find Ai, which both SOL and the Knights of Hanoi had been hunting, within a few minutes and in the middle of a security scan, and managed to capture it into his Duel Disk while leaving the AI Ignis with no means to escape. He has been fighting the Knights of Hanoi for some time without leaving any trace of his actions as "Playmaker", and keeps a dummy deck to mislead others when in public. Yusaku combines his high intellect with his hacking abilities to quickly come up with plans and think on his feet. An observant individual, he is good at reading people. When Dueling, Yusaku keeps a close eye on his opponent's body language and expressions to know when they're planning something, and as such, he usually isn't surprised when something unexpected happens.
===Etymology===
Like the protagonists of the previous five series ([[Yugi Muto]], [[Jaden Yuki]], [[Yusei Fudo]], [[Yuma Tsukumo]], and [[Yuya Sakaki]]), his name contains the character「遊」(Yu). In a break from tradition, however, his first name contains three syllables instead of the usual two.
His given name contains the characters "game" (''Yu'' 遊), and "work" (''Saku'' 作). His surname, '''Fujiki''', means "[[wikipedia:wisteria|wisteria]] tree", the blue-and-pink coloring of which matches that of his hair. The kanji of his given name can also be translated as "playing" and "making", which is most likely the pun of his VR name "The Playmaker".
==Biography==
===History===
[[File:Young Yusaku loses.png|thumb|left|Young 250px|Yusaku loses in an unknown location with losing a VR mask on.Duel during the Hanoi Project]][[File:Young Yusaku found in a forest.png|thumb|Young 250px|Yusaku is rescued from the Hanoi Project.]]Yusaku was once ran into [[Roken Kogami]], knocking his Deck over. As he picked up the cards, Yusaku and Roken asked one of another if they played ''Duel Monsters'', and Roken offered to show Yusaku his Deck at his house.<ref name="ep58">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|58|ref}}</ref> But once Yusaku arrived at the six [[Kogami family's house]], he was kidnapped children, who were used for as part of the [[Hanoi Project]]. He and he woke up in a white, empty room, with VR goggles. He placed them on, and Yusaku was forced to [[Duel]]continuously for six months, and was penalized for losing with the penalties being electrocuted electrocution and having nothing to eat if he lost. This repeated on for months, as he tried to Duel onstarvation. After six months passed During Yusaku collapsed's imprisonment, a voice told him he should not to give up, and advised him to think of three reasons why to continue fighting. Yusaku asked who the voice was, but the voice told him he'd soon go home. The After six months, the system was disbanded, and while Yusaku was rescued, the incident Incident was covered up and not mentioned in the media. Yusaku developed PTSD due to the torture he suffered during the Incident, and though he received treatment for it and was treated normally by society, he found himself unable to recover from the tragedies he'd suffered.<ref name="ep19">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|19|ref}}</ref> Eventually, Yusaku decided to take action and face his own destiny by taking revenge on those who had wronged him, though he still kept the advice to think of three reasons to continue fighting to his heart.<ref name="ep11" /> He learned that the "Lost Incident" that he had been put through was called the "Hanoi Project", and he decided to hunt down the hacker group the [[Knights of Hanoi]], believing them to be responsible for the "Hanoi Project". He worked alone under the alias "Unknown" (in the dub, he simply did not use an alias at all), rescuing another Duelist from the Knights of Hanoi, [[Cal Kolter|Unnamed]]. Unnamed tried to ask if Unknown knew anything about the Lost Incident, but Unknown simply told him to log out. Unknown later rescued Unnamed again, asking why he kept logging in. Unnamed explained that he was fighting for his little brother's sake, and Unknown distracted the Knights of Hanoi to allow Unnamed to get beyond their field that prevented him from logging out. Unknown then challenged one of the Knights to a Duel, countering his "[[Limiter Removal (anime)|Limiter Removal]]" with "[[Forbidden Lance (anime)|Forbidden Lance]]" and his own "Limiter Removal" to power up "[[Gaia Saber, the Lightning Shadow (anime)|Gaia Saber, the Lightning Shadow]]" and defeat the Knight in a single attack. As he fled from the other Knights, a portal appeared above him and the voice of Unnamed told him to jump into it. The portal logged Unknown out, and Unnamed told him to come to [[Café Nom]].<ref name="ep64">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|64|ref}}</ref> Yusaku visited the hotdog stand and met with Cal Kolter, who was shocked to learn that he was so young and asked if he was a victim of the Lost Incident. He explained that his brother, [[Jin Kolter|Jin]], had also been a victim and had been significantly changed by the experience. Kolter offered to team up with Yusaku, describing him as the ultimate spear, while Kolter could act as the ultimate shield, and Yusaku agreed.<ref name="ep64" />
Yusaku decided to hunt down realized that the layout of the field had been a map of Den City, which depicted the [[Knights location of Hanoi]]the Cyberse Deck in the real world. Sure enough, whom when he believed and Kolter went to be responsible for the "Hanoi Project"unfinished first bridge of the city, under they found a room with arrows leading to it and the alias "Playmaker" with [[Shoichi KusanagiSecure Gardna (anime)|Secure Gardna]]'s help. "Playmaker" soon became a famous [[Duelist]] within LINK VRAINScard on the door, with no one knowing what his the Cyberse Deck inside the real identity is because he always deleted his activity logssarcophagus. Kolter declared that the power of the Deck would allow them to combat the Knights of Hanoi.<ref name="ep1ep65">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|1|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Knight of Hanoi laughs at PlaymakerYusaku and Kusanagi disccussing.png|thumb|left|Playmaker being overwhelmed by 250px|Yusaku and Kolter talking about the Data StormA.I.]]As [[File:Playmaker rode Saves The Blue Angel.png|thumb|250px|Playmaker saves Blue Angel.]]Yusaku later met up with [[Cal Kolter|Kolter]] and they discussed how both [[SOL Technologies]] and the [[Data StormKnights of Hanoi]] winds, were chasing after [[Ai explained how Speed Duels differ from |an A.I. program]] in [[Master DuelLINK VRAINS]]s. When Ai mentioned there are only three Main Monster ZonesUpon learning that SOL Technologies had scheduled a full scan of Link VRAINS that evening to try and find the A.I., they quickly started working on a trap to catch the A.I. themselves. Although Yusaku wondered if he already knew about Speed Duelssuccessfully captured the reluctant A.I. Ai offered in his Duel Disk, one of [[Number 10 (character)|the Knights of Hanoi]] threatened to help destroy LINK VRAINS. Yusaku quickly logged into LINK VRAINS as Playmaker Duel and saved [[Skye Zaizen|Blue Angel]] from the Knight, but Playmaker refused, reminding Ai that he was his hostage. The Knight took the first turn and swiftly Summoned 's "[[Cracking Dragon (anime)|Cracking Dragon]]". Yusaku wondered how to counter "Cracking Dragon" and failed He then challenged the Knight to notice a building until Ai told him to dodge itDuel, reminding him that Speed Duels have obstacles besides just putting the DuelA.I. at stake. The A.I. Playmaker summoned voiced his doubts that Yusaku's Deck could beat "[[Cyberse Wizard (anime)|Cyberse Wizard]]Cracking Dragon", surprising everyone watching that he had and stirred up [[CyberseData Storm]] monsters. Playmaker used the effect of "Wizard" to change "Cracking Dragon" to in LINK VRAINS, starting a [[Defense PositionSpeed Duel (VRAINS)|Speed Duel]] between Yusaku and inflict damage to the Knight, but failed to destroy "Cracking Dragon". Ai noticed Playmaker wasn't particularly surprised that "Cracking Dragon" couldn't be destroyed, to which Playmaker said that the Knight didn't react to "Cyberse Wizard" so he figured the Knight was planning something. A tornado formed within the Data Storm.<ref name="ep2ep1">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|2|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Knight of Hanoi laughs at Playmaker Storm Access.png|thumb|left|250px|Playmaker uses being overwhelmed by the Data Storm Access Skill.]]The Knight activated a [[Skill]]As Playmaker rode the Data Storm, which angered Yusaku because Ai didn't mention skillsthe A.I. The Knight used "explained how Speed Duels differed from [[DDoS AttackMaster Duel]]" s; including that there were only three Main Monster Zones, causing Playmaker to inflict 1600 Damage wonder if he already knew about Speed Duels. Ai offered to help Playmaker and knock him off his [[D-Board]]. Blue Angel saved Playmaker by using her whip to throw Duel the D-Board back at him. Ai noted that a fall from that height could've killed them. The Knight reduced , but Playmaker's LP to 400 and the Data Storm tornado sucked him. Inside the tornadorefused, Yusaku figured out reminding Ai that this he was part of Ai's calculationshis hostage. Ai revealed that powerful monsters reside within The Knight took the Data Storm, first turn and that Playmaker's skill swiftly Summoned "Storm Access[[Cracking Dragon (anime)|Cracking Dragon]]" allowed him to obtain those Monsters when his LP is below 1000. Playmaker obtained counterattacked with "[[Decode Talker Cyberse Wizard (anime)|Decode TalkerCyberse Wizard]]", which he used using its effect to change "Cracking Dragon" to [[Defense Position]] and inflict damage to win the DuelKnight. As the Knight fell off his D-BoardHe failed to destroy "Cracking Dragon", Yusaku declared that something Playmaker had expected due to the Knight had no right to call himself a Duelist's confidence.<ref name="ep2" >{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|2|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Playmaker Storm Access.png|thumb|250px|Playmaker attempted to interrogate uses the "Storm Access" Skill.]]The Knightactivated a [[Skill]], only for which the A.I. hadn't mentioned, irritating Playmaker. The Knight managed to attempt to kill him by self-destructing. Ai saved knock Playmaker off his life by devouring the Knight. [[Go OnizukaDuel Board]] and , but Blue Angel appeared and challenged saved Playmaker, but he simply said he wasn't interested and logged outby using her whip to throw the Duel Board back at him. Yusaku and Shoichi spent the next few days trying to figure out AiThe Knight reduced Playmaker's programming LP to 400, and gave him he was sucked into the nickname "ai"Data Storm. Yusaku discovered some video logs Playmaker realized that were actually Aithis was part of the A.I's memoriescalculations. Ai said he didn't understand those memories because most were damaged when he was reduced to an eyerevealed that powerful monsters resided within the Data Storm, but he did recognize The Knight's of Hanoiand that Playmaker's skill "[[RevolverStorm Access (anime)|leaderStorm Access]]" allowed him to obtain those monsters when his LP was below 1000. Later that night, messing with Ai caused the Knight's leader to sense their location and travel there, Yusaku asked Shoichi to shut down Playmaker obtained "[[Café NagiDecode Talker (anime)|Decode Talker]]'s power ", which he used to prevent them from being foundwin the Duel. As the Knight fell off his Duel Board, though he caught a glimpse of Yusaku declared that the Knight's leaderhad no right to call himself a Duelist.<ref name="ep3ep2">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|3|ref}}</ref>
As Playmaker and Varis rode the Data Storm, Playmaker expressed his desire to battle the Knights of Hanoi and uncover their true identities. Varis replied that he didn't care about Playmaker's identity and stated that his only goal was to retrieve the [[Ignis]]; a term that surprised Playmaker. Both sides agreed on the conditions for their Duel: if Playmaker won, they would get the anti-virus, while if Varis won, he would claim Ai. Varis declared his hatred for AIs and his belief that the Ignis would lead everyone to destruction. Varis blamed Playmaker for assisting Ai and swore to eliminate him. Varis then engulfed LINK VRAINS in flames to provide a fitting setting for their Duel.<ref name="ep9">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|9|ref}}</ref> As the Speed Duel progressed, Playmaker defeated RevolverVaris's "Cracking Dragon" with "Decode Talker" once more, until Revolver . Varis revealed that he had the very same skill Skill as Playmaker's and Ai's: "[[Storm Access (anime)|Storm Access]]". With it, Revolver Varis summoned "[[Topologic Bomber Dragon (anime)|Topologic Bomber Dragon]]", and began to gain the upper hand.<ref name="ep9" /> Fearing they might lose, Ai led Playmaker to another Data Storm, where the two obtained [[Firewall Dragon (anime)|a dragon]]. However, Revolver Varis activated the Trap Card, "[[Remote Rebirth (anime)|Remote Rebirth]]", and combo-ed combined it with the effect of "Topologic Bomber Dragon" by reviving "Capacitor Stalker", ending the Speed Duel in a [[DRAW]]. Following that, Revolver dragged Playmaker and Ai inside a Data Storm, where they began a [[Master Duel]]. As the Duel went on, Revolver activated the effect of "[[Fire Prison (anime)|Fire Prison]]", eliminating all [[Cyberse]] cards from the field, as well as making Ai seemingly vanish into thin air.<ref name="ep10">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|10|ref}}</ref>
As Yusaku was eating hot dogs, he witnessed [[Emma Bessho]] visiting Café Nagi to order chili dogs and a coffee. She inquired Shoichi about a [[Charisma Duelist]] and Nom, who mentioned that she was interested in Dueling Playmaker, intriguing Yusaku. After Emma left, Yusaku noted how stress Shoichi stressed Kolter was and decided to help him delete the files regarding Playmaker. As they were deleting files, Shoichi Kolter asked where Ai was. ; Yusaku told him explained that he left Ai at home because he was annoying. Despite this, Yusaku wondered about Revolver's words about mused on the idea of AI with free will. Knowing Revolver , and knowing that Varis had unleashed the attack on the Cyberse and searched for Ai, Yusaku claimed Revolver deduced that Varis had destroyed the Cyberse world. Still, he He wondered if it was wise to seek Revolver Varis out for answers about Yusaku's his past, and about ShoichiKolter's brother. He then inadvertently deleted a big scoop that would have revealed everything Playmaker and Shoichi Kolter knew involving Ai and the Knights of Hanoi, which was about to be published by had [[Frog (character)|Frog]] and [[Pigeon]]been able to publish it.<ref name="ep13">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|13|ref}}</ref>
At home, Yusaku thought about Revolvercontinued to dwell on Varis's words about AI with free will in his hidden room. Shoichi Kolter called him to come to Cafe NagiNom, where Shoichi he showed him an encrypted message on an Internet forum, sent to him from Ghost GirlGal. Shoichi Kolter explained that he had created a program to help Ghost Girl Gal enter the Data Storm during the Duel with RevolverVaris. The two read how she Ghost Gal had requested a Duel from with Playmaker, with Ai as the wager. Yusaku accepted, stating that she offered a backdoor to SOL Technologies' data bank, and Shoichi confirmed that fact, showing she did send a bit of the data as proof. Yusaku asked Shoichi to reply that Playmaker would accept her challenge. Ghost Girl Gal soon entered LINK VRAINS, and as Yusaku went prepared to do the same. Shoichi log in, Kolter wondered if Yusaku would really go and Duel her, since she could've set another trap. Yusaku claimed replied he had to uncover the truth behind the incidentIncident, and hoped in that the data bank there was some contained information about Knights of Hanoi, and . He noted that he sensed some determination in Ghost GirlGal, despite her weaknesses.<ref name="ep14">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|14|ref}}</ref>
Playmaker quickly met up with Ghost Girl Gal, and she showed him her the backdoor program she 'd set as a her stake for the Duel. Playmaker wondered why she wouldn't she access the data bank, and was told Ghost Girl she explained that she wanted his Ai, so she could sell it him to SOL Technologies. She admitted she grew more interested in Playmaker after his latest Duel, and wanted to battle him as a cyber treasure hunter. Despite Ai's warnings, Playmaker accepted her Duel, as the two rode off on the Data Wind. In Ghost Gal blocked Playmaker's attacks with her first turn"[[Altergeist]]" [[Trap Card]]s and "[[Altergeist Kunquery (anime)|Altergeist Kunquery]], Ghost Girl and then Link Summoned "[[Altergeist Marionetter Primebanshee (anime)|Altergeist MarionetterPrimebanshee]]" and Set two cards, aiming to defeat Playmaker before he could use his Skill. <ref name="ep14" /> Playmaker had his was able to block the attack with "[[Cyberse WizardLockout Gardna (anime)|Lockout Gardna]]" , and Ai attempted to fool Ghost Gal into attacking so that they would be able to use Storm Access, but Ghost Gal refused to attack. Ai was in shock, but and Playmaker told him his acting was stopped by Ghost Girlhorrible. On Playmaker's turn, Playmaker attempted to destroy "Primebanshee" with "[[Backlinker (anime)|Backlinker]]", but [[Altergeist Kunquery Protocol (anime)|Altergeist KunqueryGhost Gal blocked]]"his move. Despite his attack, Ghost Girl was intrigued how he dared to attackGal claimed she could anticipate their every move, despite her Set cardsand prevented Playmaker from [[Striping Partner (anime)|reviving]] "Backlinker". Ghost Girl Playmaker Link Summoned another "Marionetter[[Underclock Taker (anime)|Underclock Taker]]" and tried to weaken "Primebanshee", Set another card, then Link Summoned but Ghost Gal countered with "[[Altergeist Primebanshee Camouflage (anime)|Altergeist PrimebansheeCamouflage]]", protecting "Primebanshee" from attacks, claiming that Playmaker had reached his limits. She swapped one Playmaker paid 1000 LP to activate the effect of her "Marionetters" for "MeluseekBalancer Lord". Ghost Girl ended her preparations, and aimed lowering his LP enough to defeat Playmaker before he could use his Skill. As Storm Access, but Ghost Girl initiated Gal refused to let him activate the Battle Phase Skill and claimed she would win in that turnused her own Skill, Ai laughedSecret Cure to increase both players' LP. Despite this, as she would make 2400 was able to lower his LP damage. Both Playmaker and Ghost Girl scolded Ai for such thinking; Playmaker claimed no Duelist would make that simple math errorenough with "[[Scan Doll]]", making while also copying Ghost Girl wonder why everyone was after Gal's "this dumb AIAltergeist Protocol" which causes Ai to get angrycamouflage his "[[Altergeist Silquitous (anime)|Altergeist Silquitous]]". Playmaker used Storm Access, and Ghost Gal pursued him into the Data Storm, but she lost control of her Duel Board and fell off it. Playmaker then told him to saved her and reminded her their Duel was not to get angry when she is telling over yet and let her go back on the truth about himDuel Board. Regardless, Playmaker Link Summoned his newly-acquired "Meluseek[[Excode Talker (anime)|Excode Talker]]" attacked directly , whose effect rendered two of Ghost Gal's Main Monster Zones unusable, and sent Tributed "Cyberse WizardScan Doll" to the Graveyardallow "Excode Talker" attack twice. As all of Ghost Gal's monsters could not be attacked, allowing "MarionetterExcode Talker" to could attack Ghost Gal directly, and allowing "Primebanshee" to do so as wellwinning Playmaker the Duel. Ghost Girl smiledGal gave Playmaker the program to enter SOL Technologies' data bank, feeling her dreams grow largerand left. Yusaku logged out, and ordered Playmaker Kolter started to brace himself for his defeatanalyze the program as Yusaku fell asleep.<ref name="ep14ep15" >{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|15|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Playmaker paid 1000 LP to activate the effect of "Balancer Lord", making him eligible to use Storm Accessat data bank. Ghost Girl refused to let him activate png|thumb|250px|Playmaker reaches the Skill and used her Skill, Secret Cure to increase both players' LPdata bank. Playmaker Special Summoned "[[Scan Doll]]", Playmaker asked Ghost Gal and paid 1000 LP to use "Protocol" on "Silquitos". However, Ghost Girl believed he simply forgot about "Kunquery" she still had Zaizen why they were in her handthe data bank. Playmaker used Storm Access, but Ghost Girl went with him into Gal explained that they were after the Data Storm. Howeverdata, she lost control of her D-Board and fell off of it, Playmaker saved her and reminded her their Duel realized that he was not over yet and let her go back on just used as a decoy for them to enter the D-Boarddata bank. Playmaker Link Summoned "[[Excode Talker (anime)|Excode Talker]]", whose effect made two of Ghost Girl's Main Monster Zones unusableHe ordered Zaizen to move aside, but Zaizen refused and Tributed "Scan Doll" informed him that he had learned what happened to make his "code Talker" attack twicePlaymaker ten years previously. Since all of Ghost Girl's monsters could not be targeted for an attack target, "Excode Talker" attacked Ghost Girl twice, Zaizen claimed he had the right to know about the Incident and Playmaker won asked him to hand the Dueldata over. LaterZaizen instead asked Playmaker to hand over the Ignis and leave, Ghost Girl watched wanting to shed some light over the moonIncident, even if Ai reminded her but Playmaker claimed that was just data. Ghost Girl, as promised, gave Playmaker he would be the program one to enter reveal the SOL Technologiestruth since it didn' t personally involve Zaizen. He challenged Zaizen to a Master Duel, betting Ai for the data bank, and left. Yusaku logged out of Zaizen accepted, seeing this as the network, and Shoichi started only way to analyze it. However, Yusaku was too tired and fell asleepdefeat Playmaker.<ref name="ep15ep18" >{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|18|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Playmaker in the mother computerYusaku furious.png|thumb|left|Playmaker infiltrates the mother computer system.250px|Yusaku becoming furious at Zaizen]]Shoichi analyzed Ghost Girl's program, showing Yusaku the schematics, looking like a maze. They both wondered how skilled Ghost Girl was to have managed to hack into SOL Technologies' data bank, and Shoichi promised he would finish by the time school was over for Yusaku to enter the mother computer system. While at school, Yusaku wondered where Aoi wasPlaymaker quickly Link Summoned "Decode Talker", but as he and Ai thought her brother forbade her from entering LINK VRAINSprepared his offence, Zaizen brought out "[[Tindangle Hound (anime)|Tindangle Hound]]" to protect her from any danger. Ai noticed Yusaku actually cared about her; Yusaku simply stated one should not give up on Dueling this way. As school was over, Yusaku went to Shoichi's van. Shoichi showed the path to the data bank, but warned a lot of traps were set to stop anyone. Yusaku started hesitating, weaken his linked monsters and analyzed that Ghost Girl also wanted something if she gave him the program, even if the information Yusaku could find there may not be that important. Still, he accessed the LINK VRAINS used "[[Lemoine Point]]" to enter the mother computer system - an eerie, dark place. To protect himself, prevent Playmaker used a device to navigate himself, and a rope to disguise him from security programsattacking face-down monsters. Once the security programs started to go after Playmaker, he launched three countered by Link Summoning "[[Sphere Kuriboh Flame Administrator (anime)|Sphere KuribohFlame Administrator]]" to shatter them without alerting anyone. Passing the first corridor, Playmaker arrived to whose effect increased the second one, in which a Data Storm was locatedATK of "Decode Talker" past that of "Tindangle Hound". Playmaker was pulled towards itAkira flipped "[[Tindangle Angel (anime)|Tindangle Angel]]", reviving "Tindangle Hound" face-down and ending Playmaker's Battle Phase. Zaizen spoke about his rope brokeand Skye's past, alerting claiming that he knew their pain and asking them to leave fighting the security chief, KitamuraHanoi to him. The latter sent two AI prototypes to hunt after Kolter and Playmakerbecame furious, who managed to elude claiming that Zaizen understood nothing about them. However, one of the AI-s caught up with him, and initiated a Duel with Playmaker. The AI prototype brought out "Zaizen [[Tentacluster NautilusFlip Summon]]ed "Tindangle Hound", and tributed his Set "Tindangle Angel", weakening Playmaker's monsters again and destroying "Flame Administrator". Playmaker used "[[Tentacluster DrillwormLimit Code (anime)|Limit Code]]", making Playmaker discard all of his cards. Playmaker drew a card, but had to sent it, due to bring out "DrillwormEncode Talker", ending up with no cards to play. The other AI prototype arrived and started attacking Playmaker, intending on grabbing his Duel Disk. Much then he used it to everyone's surprise, Blue Angel arrived, using her whip to grab the AI prototype. Playmaker muttered her name, as she declared she would be the one to defeat Playmaker, and started a Duel with the other AI prototypeLink Summon "Firewall Dragon".<ref name="ep16ep18">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|16|ref}}</ref>
Playmaker swore he would not lose, since he wished to uncover and Ai watched an eclipse blocking the truthvirtual sun in LINK VRAINS. He looked at his deck, commenting it contained his feelings over Ai recalled that people in the ancient past ten years. Playmaker drew a card were scared of such events, and set it, while Akira commented was surprised that was his destinyeven today people were still afraid. Akira asked of Playmaker to stop this revenge and go to school to cherish these memories, rather than trying to uncover replied that people had remained the truthsame, which Akira would revealunlike technology that advances. He claimed Playmaker was too conceited in likened the eclipse to the pastLost Incident, and vowing that he would not feel happiness, just like Akira didn't. Blue Angel came let the incident be buried in darkness and to hear uncover the storytruth. Later, Yusaku was at school, though Playmaker wished that Akira did not tell remembering the storyperson who saved him. Akira spoke Shima talked to him about the incident[[Deleted]], mentioning that Playmaker was rescued. Playmaker refused and Ai noted the phenomenon's similarities to believe he was rescuedBlue Angel's coma, but Yusaku shushed him, and swore he'd uncover the incidentsince Shima could hear him. Shima doubted Yusaku would become a victim, for the sake of the families hurt in the incidentas they were usually promising Duelists, and wished Yusaku advised Shima to rescue the person whose voice that encouraged him to fight may still be trappedstay away from his Duel Disk. Playmaker claimed even if Akira believed revenge was pointlessAt Café Nom, he still discovered that Kolter showed Ai and Yusaku the Knights footage of Hanoi had involvement in the projecta person being Deleted, which happened six minutes before midnight. Akira also stated Kolter told them the SOL Technologies' data bank contained the name person had not recovered yet, and showed them pictures of the mastermind behind the [[Hanoi Project]]more Deleted patients in hospitals. Playmaker Ai and Yusaku knew this was shocked, and yelled out for the name of the mastermind, but Akira remained silentsame condition that Blue Angel had been infected by.<ref name="ep19ep22" >{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|22|ref}}</ref>
==Relationships==
===Shoichi KusanagiCal Kolter===Shoichi Kolter is one of the very few people Yusaku actively interacts with. The two are close friends and work together to fight The the Knights of Hanoi. Yusaku shows trust in ShoichiKolter's hacking abilities and even gave a brief smile when talking to him. Likewise, Shoichi Kolter hopes Yusaku can one day enjoy Dueling again. Shoichi Kolter also teases Yusaku about his poor social skills.
===Naoki Shima(The Brave Battler)===When they met, Naoki Shima tried to befriend Yusaku and Duel him, but Yusaku showed little interest and irritated Naoki Shima by criticizing his Dueling and analyzing him, despite Yusaku saying Naoki Shima isn't a bad person. Despite their initial encounter, Naoki Shima continues his attempts to befriend Yusaku and he often sits with Yusaku during class, much to the latter's annoyance. Naoki Shima is a big fan of "Playmaker", unaware that he's Yusaku. Yusaku has a tendency to forget NaokiShima's name repeatedly and keeps ignoring Naoki Shima due to his belief that he doesn't need friends. However, when Shima was kidnapped by [[Faust]], Yusaku showed genuine concern for him.
===Knights of Hanoi===
Yusaku holds a deep grudge against the Knights of Hanoi and believes they're the culprits of the Hanoi Project. He swears revenge against the Hanoi and fights them whenever they make an attack. The Hanoi consider "Playmaker" to be a threat and plan to defeat him in order to retrieve Ai which "Playmaker" had captured.
===Ai===
[[Ai]] sees Yusaku as a partner, but Yusaku considers initially considered Ai to be nothing more than an object he needs to gain the upper hand against the Knights of Hanoi. He threatened to delete Ai in order to challenge a Knight, and ignored his pleas not to go back to VRAINS. Yusaku has little patience for Ai's antics and often doesn't let him talk. Nevertheless, Ai supports Yusaku in his Duels, though he claims to do so out of a desire for survival. Ai also seems to enjoy teasing Yusaku, but knows when things get serious. Likewise, Yusaku follows Ai's advice when needed. Despite being rude to Ai most of the time Yusaku slowly grows to care about him to some extent; this was seen when Ai was affected by [[RevolverRoken Kogami|Varis]]'s "[[Fire Prison (anime)|Fire Prison]]". Ai seems to have gradually warmed up to Yusaku and is keen on treating him like a friend, though the feeling is not mutual. In the dub, Yusaku is less harsh to Ai, denying his claims less coldly and often snarking gently at him rather than outright insulting him. When Yusaku learns that Ai was based on him and that he had been lying to him, he coldly claims that Ai isn't his friend and that he never cared about him. (In the dub, Yusaku implies that he claims this for Varis's benefit, though he is still angry with Ai.) Despite this, Ai still saves Yusaku during their Speed Duel with Varis, and Yusaku continues to oppose the destruction of the Ignis. During his Master Duel with Varis, he and Ai have a heart-to-heart talk, and Yusaku directly asks Ai what the Cyberse is like. Despite this, he claims that he doesn't have a friend to Varis (despite Ai's clear irritation at such a claim) and Yusaku and Ai do not agree on the topic of Roken. Once he defeated Varis and the Knights of Hanoi, Yusaku released Ai, lightly joking with him before he left and seeming regretful that Ai had.
Yusaku was shocked when he discovered that Aoi may have ties and Ai serve as foils to each other as while both started out as happy individuals, both were subjected to the Knights of Hanoi showing an immense emotional trauma that he never thought of her hurt them severely, while Yusaku started out as an enemycold and anti-social, but Ai was a happy and friendly individual with friends he was still willing to duel hercared deeply for. He was visibly disturbed when Hanoi's card began damaging Aoi so he rushed As the series progresses, Yusaku begins opening up and is able to end make friends with others, while Ai loses his Ignis friends in the Duel as quickly as possible, out of concern for her well beingIgnis War and turned against humanity. After During his duel against the DuelZaizens, Ai echoed Yusaku felt it was 's statement from Season 1 during his responsibility to help Aoi recover from her coma duel against Akira, claiming that time has stopped moving for him and willingly walked into a trap set by [[Emma Bessho|Ghost Girl]]that he can't move forward unless he defeats all who stand in his way.
===Skye Zaizen (Blue Angel)===Skye and Yusaku are classmates, though Skye is shown to deeply care for Aoi not aware of his alter-ego but she seems be suspicious of his identity as Playmaker after noticing he logged out following has the same Duel Disk as him and asked to see his duel with Revolver he asked Deck in order to Shoichi if Aoi confirm his identity. As "Blue Angel", Skye is alright and shown to develop an interest in Yusaku's alter-ego, "Playmaker", after she recovered he saved her from her coma Yusaku a "[[Cracking Dragon (anime)|Cracking Dragon]]". She is shown to be worried about grateful for "Playmaker" for saving her safety and well being that she doesn't attend school regularly and since her duel with even saved him she stopped coming to LINK VRAINS. Ai also teases him for being worried about her or being linked with her which causes him to dodge the subjectin return after he fell from his Duel Board.
After hearing about Kolter figured out that Skye is "Blue Angel", Yusaku's traumatic tried to get close to her in order to get a lead on [[Akira Zaizen]] and SOL Technologies regarding his pastmemories. Skye on the other hand believed Yusaku wanted her for her connections to SOL Technologies as many others had tried (which is technically correct, Aoi felt a great feeling of sympathy though not for the reasons she assumed), so she quickly dismissed him.
Yusaku was shocked when he discovered that Skye may have ties to the Knights of Hanoi showing that he never thought of her as an enemy, but he was still willing to duel her. He was visibly disturbed when Hanoi's card began damaging Skye so he rushed to end the Duel as quickly as possible, out of concern for her well being. After the Duel, Yusaku felt it was his responsibility to help Skye recover from her coma and willingly walked into a trap set by [[Emma Bessho|Ghost Gal]]. Yusaku is shown to deeply care for Skye after he logged out following his duel with Varis he asked to Kolter if Skye is alright and after she recovered from her coma Yusaku is shown to be worried about her safety and well being that she doesn't attend school regularly and since her duel with him she stopped coming to LINK VRAINS. Ai also teases him for being worried about her or being linked with her which causes him to dodge the subject. In the dub, Yusaku shows somewhat more of a connection with Skye; openly declaring that he is fighting for Blue Angel during his second Speed Duel with Varis and stammering awkwardly when he tries to downplay calling the hospital for her and accidentally implies that she may not be special. ===Go Onizuka George Gore (GO OnizukaThe Gore)===At first, Yusaku was indifferent to Go Gore who considers his alter-ego, "Playmaker", to be his rival. Go Gore was mad at Playmaker for stealing his spotlight and this grew worse when the children at the city orphanage, which he volunteered and donated to, started seeing Playmaker as a hero instead of him. After defeating him, Yusaku acknowledged Go Gore as a worthy opponent and started to respect his Dueling style, and even admitting to have enjoyed Dueling him. When Shoichi Kolter suggested recruiting Go Gore for their fight against Hanoi, Yusaku objected by saying that he did not want Go Gore to face this kind of danger.After Gore defeated [[Dr. Genome]], Yusaku became more willing to let Gore fight against Hanoi in the wake of the [[Deleted]] crisis and they formed an alliance. After his defeat at Varis's hands in the dub, Yusaku goes as far as to claim that he is also fighting for Gore's sake when he confronts Varis during their Speed Duel. By Season 2, Gore developed a grudge against Playmaker for being the one to defeat Varis and save LINK VRAINS, and became a SOL Tech bounty hunter in order to duel and defeat Yusaku. Yusaku had no interest in fighting Gore, instead believing they could still be allies. After Gore implanted the AI chip into his brain and defeated and captured Earth, Gore once again reaffirimed that he only cared about defeating Playmaker, forcing Yusaku to accept that Gore was no longer his ally, and was now a dangerous enemy. By the time of their second duel, Yusaku intially attemped to reason with Gore again but to no avail. After learning Gore had implanted Earth into his chip, Yusaku showed no heasitation in dueling Gore or any concern when Ai attemped to reterive Earth's data from him after deafeating Gore. By Season 3, the two of them are once again on friendly terms after Gore had the AI chip removed
===Akira Zaizen===
Despite having a brief interaction with Yusaku at the hospital he Zaizen was grateful to him for locating his sister and informing him about her comatose status. He questioned Yusaku about his relationship to Aoi Skye and the latter responded they are only classmates.
On the other hand, Akira Zaizen dislikes Yusaku's alter ego "Playmaker" for having stolen Ai. Akira Zaizen grew to utterly hate Playmaker after his Duel against Blue Angel which resulted in Aoi Skye falling comatose. Akira Zaizen immediately assumed that Playmaker was the culprit for AoiSkye's predicament and worked with Ghost Girl to with Ghost Gal to turn all of LINK VRAINS into a trap to capture Playmaker. Akira Zaizen then mercilessly tortured Playmaker and refused to believe Playmaker's explanation that it was Hanoi's fault for Aoi Skye being comatose. However, upon being informed of his mistake by Revolverby Varis, Akira Zaizen reluctantly freed Playmaker and was surprised that Playmaker didn't hate him for what he did. He was grateful to grateful for Playmaker for saving Aoi Skye from the virus.
In their next encounter inside SOL Technology's database, Akira displayed pity for Playmaker after discovering the data he was after, even insisting that Playmaker trust him and to reveal the truth in his stead. Compared to their previous encounter, Akira Zaizen even demonstrates sadness for Playmaker, especially when he figured out realized that Playmaker is around Aoiwas Skye's age. Akira Zaizen felt that Playmaker shouldn't waste his youth chasing after the Hanoi Project and wanted to handle the situation himself, only for Playmaker to immediately refute Akira's claims and mantained maintain that he deserved to learn the truth himself.
===Roken Kogami (Varis)===When first informed about a hacker named "Playmaker" who was defeating Hanoi members, on [[Roken Kogami|Varis]] initially suspected Playmaker was an agent from SOL Technologies but rejected the other hand, hates Revolver for being Hanoi's leader idea because SOL would act more publicly and vowed to defeat him and discover his true identitydismissed Playmaker. During their first Duel, Revolver claimed that he It wasn't until Playmaker captured Ai that Varis became interested in him. Varis then switched all his efforts into defeating Playmaker's identity and considered him before SOL did, as doing so was the only way to be just another of the many people who hates Hanoicapture Ai.
Playmaker, on the other hand, hates Varis for being Hanoi's leader and vowed to defeat him and discover his true identity. During their first Duel, Varis claimed that he wasn't interested in Playmaker's identity and considered him to be just another of the many people who hates the Hanoi. However, during their second Duel, Varis recognized Playmaker's speech pattern of listing out three reasons and was disturbed when Playmaker mentioned about a certain incident that happened ten years ago. He chides Playmaker for siding with SOL Technologies without knowing the truth and, after the Duel, is eager to uncover Playmaker's true identity, to the extent of requesting more time from his father before the completion of Hanoi's program, in which the latter agrees under the condition it did not take too long. After they learn one another's identities, Yusaku and Roken's relationship changes substantially. After realizing that Roken not only saved him, but also talked to him while he was captured and taught him his three reasons philosophy, Yusaku became determined to save Varis from himself, wishing to become his friend. He threw aside his desire for revenge and stated that he wished to create a new future with Roken. Despite Yusaku's efforts, Roken rejected his offer and continued to oppose the Ignis. Nevertheless, Yusaku still trusts Roken deeply and continues to hope that they can become friends. He believes fiercely in his capacity to change, begging him not to destroy Jin's data in order to defeat Lightning as this would revert Varis back to his old ways. ===Emma Bessho(Ghost Gal)===Emma showed an interest in Playmaker. After witnessing his duel Duel against Blue Angel, Ghost Girl Gal caught him in a trap under AkiraZaizen's orders to interrogate him about AoiSkye's condition. Her interest in him continued to grow after watching him defeat Revolver Varis and dueling Dueling him herself , even admitting that he exceeded her expectations. The two explored LINK VRAINS underground, though Ghost Gal continued to deceive Playmaker by letting him go in the wrong direction which led to him and Ai being chased by a data monster. Before being absorbed by the Tower of Hanoi, Ghost Gal entrusted Playmaker with the data for the Tower and attempted to warn him about Varis's dangerous card. Playmaker in turn was angry for not being able to save her and vowed to do so, passing on her advice to Blue Angel and The Gore.
==Deck==
===Cyberse===
====Knights of Hanoi====[[File:Yusaku and his monsters.png|thumb|250px|Yusaku (as Playmaker) with "[[Encode Decode Talker (anime)|Encode Decode Talker]]" and "[[Firewall Dragon (anime)|Firewall Dragon]]".]]Yusaku uses a '''[[Cyberse]] Beatdown Deck''', which he initially found after solving an urban legend. <ref name="ep64" /><ref name="VRAINSED3">''Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS'' Ending 3: [[BOY]]</ref> His main strategy involves using methodically calculated moves to overwhelm the opponent with [[Link Monster]]s. His early turns are usually slow, with him setting up his bigger combos for later while analyzing the opponent's strategies. Once his field is set up, he [[Link Summon]]s multiple weak Link Monsters at once to then use them as Materials for his stronger ones such as the "[[Code Talker (archetype)|code Code Talkers]]", and "[[Firewall Dragon (anime)|Firewall Dragon]]". His other Link Monsters can also act as support for his primary ones. [[File:Decode Talker materializing.png|thumb|left|"Decode Talker" materializing into a real card.]]After capturing [[Ai]] and unlocking Yusaku also makes regular use of cards which banish themselves or other cards from the "Storm Access" [[SkillGraveyard]], he can obtain new [[Link Monster]]s when his [[LP]] are 1000 or below during a Speed Duel when a [[Data Storm]] is near. To this endhand to activate effects, he usually allows himself granting him access to drop below 1000 LP. The Link Monsters gained this way expand his arsenal of monsters for the current Duel and future Duels alike and typically help turn a disadvantageous situation in his favor. And as shown with "Decode Talker", the data steady stream of the Link Monsters added by his Skill will start materializing into a real card. In case the opponent tries to prevent "Storm Access" from activating by not dealing Damage, Yusaku also uses cards resources even with effects that cost LP to get around itan empty field or hand.
[[File:Decode Talker materializing.png|thumb|left|250px|"Decode Talker" materializing into a real card]]After capturing [[Ai]] and unlocking the "[[Storm Access (anime)|Storm Access]]" [[Skill]], he can obtain new Cyberse [[Link Monster]]s when his [[LP]] are 1000 or below during a Speed Duel when a [[Data Storm]] is near. To this end, he usually allows himself to drop below 1000 LP. The Link Monsters gained this way expand his arsenal of monsters for the current Duel and future Duels alike and typically help turn a disadvantageous situation in his favor. As shown with "Decode Talker", the data of the Link Monsters added by his Skill can materialize into real cards with the proper equipment. In case the opponent tries to prevent "Storm Access" from activating by not dealing damage, Yusaku also uses cards with effects that require him to pay LP to get around it. During his Duel with Go OnizukaThe Gore, spectators likened this strategy to GoGore's habit of letting his opponent take the lead, then making a comeback from a pinch.
Yusaku also used three copies of "[[Sphere Kuriboh (anime)|Sphere Kuriboh]]" as shields during his inflitration infiltration of [[SOL Technologies]]' data bank. Whether or not they are in his Deck or not is unknown.<ref name="ep16">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|16|ref}}</ref>
{{Decklist|Knights of Hanoi| skill = [[Storm Access (anime)|Storm Access]]|normal monsters =
* [[Bitron (anime)|Bitron]] x2
* [[Digitron (anime)|Digitron]]
|effect monsters =
* [[Backlinker (anime)|Backlinker]]
* [[Backup Secretary (anime)|Backup Secretary]]
* [[Balancer Lord (anime)|Balancer Lord]]
* [[Bitlooper Bitrooper (anime)|BitlooperBitrooper]]* [[Boot Staggered (anime)|Boot Staggered]]
* [[Capacitor Stalker (anime)|Capacitor Stalker]]
* [[Cluster Congester (anime)|Cluster Congester]]
* [[Cyberse Gadget (anime)|Cyberse Gadget]]
* [[Cyberse Wizard (anime)|Cyberse Wizard]]
* [[Draconnet (anime)|Draconnet]]
* [[Dual Assembwurm (anime)|Dual Assembwurm]]
* [[Fault Tolerlancer]]* [[Flick Clown (anime)|Flick Clown]]
* [[Interrupt Resistor (anime)|Interrupt Resistor]]
* [[Latency (anime)|Latency]]
* [[Link Infra-Flier (anime)|Link Infra-Flier]]
* [[Linkslayer (anime)|Linkslayer]]
* [[Lockout Gardna (anime)|Lockout Gardna]]
* [[Protection Wizard]]
* [[Rescue Interlacer (anime)|Rescue Interlacer]]
* [[ROM Cloudia (anime)|ROM Cloudia]]
* [[Salvagent Driver (anime)|Salvagent Driver]]
* [[Scan Doll]]
* [[SIMM Tablir (anime)|SIMM Tablir]]
* [[Stack Reviver (anime)|Stack Reviver]]
* [[Striping Partner(anime)|Striping Partner]]* [[Swap Cleric (anime)|Swap Cleric]]|link monsters =* [[Binary Blader (anime)|Binary Blader]]* [[Binary Sorceress (anime)|Binary Sorceress]]* [[Decode Talker (anime)|Decode Talker]]<ref group=Notes name="decode">This card is obtained via [[SkillStorm Access (anime)|Storm Access]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 002|episode 2]].</ref>* [[Encode Talker (anime)|Encode Talker]]<ref group=Notes name="encode">This card is obtained via [[SkillStorm Access (anime)|Storm Access]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 007|episode 7]].</ref>* [[Excode Talker (anime)|Excode Talker]]<ref group=Notes name="excode">This card is obtained via [[SkillStorm Access (anime)|Storm Access]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 015|episode 15]].</ref>* [[Firewall Dragon (anime)|Firewall Dragon]]<ref group=Notes name="firewall">This card is obtained via [[SkillStorm Access (anime)|Storm Access]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 010|episode 10]].</ref>
* [[Flame Administrator (anime)|Flame Administrator]]
* [[Honeybot (anime)|Honeybot]]
* [[Link Bumper (anime)|Link Bumper]]<ref group=Notes name="link">This card is obtained via [[Storm Access (anime)|Storm Access]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 005|episode 5]].</ref>* [[Link Devotee (anime)|Link Devotee]]* [[Link Disciple (anime)|Link Disciple]]
* [[Link Spider (anime)|Link Spider]]
* [[Multi Sledgehammer]]* [[Powercode Talker (anime)|Powercode Talker]]<ref group=Notes name="powercode">This card is obtained via [[Storm Access (anime)|Storm Access]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 028|episode 28]].</ref>* [[Recovery Sorcerer (anime)|Recovery Sorcerer]]* [[Restoration Point Guard (anime)|Restoration Point Guard]]* [[Secure Gardna (anime)|Secure Gardna]]* [[Security Dragon (anime)|Security GardnaDragon]]* [[Space Insulator (anime)|Space Insulator]]* [[Talkback Lancer (anime)|Talkback Lancer]]* [[Transcode Talker (anime)|Transcode Talker]]<ref group=Notes name="transcode">This card is obtained via [[Storm Access (anime)|Storm Access]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 042|episode 42]].</ref>
* [[Underclock Taker (anime)|Underclock Taker]]
* [[Vector Square Scare Archfiend (anime)|Vector Scare Archfiend]]<ref group=Notes name="vector">This card is obtained via [[SkillStorm Access (anime)|Storm Access]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 017|episode 17]].</ref>|spells =
* [[Alert Lancer]]
* [[Arrow Charge]]
* [[Battle Buffer]]
* [[Cybersal Cyclone (anime)|Cybersal Cyclone]]
* [[Cyberse Annihilation]]
* [[Cyberse Cache]]
* [[Cynet Backdoor (anime)|Cynet Backdoor]]
* [[Cynet Defrag]]
* [[Cynet Storm (anime)|Cynet Storm]]
* [[Cynet Universe (anime)|Cynet Universe]]
* [[Disconnect Linker]]
* [[Effect Cowl]]
* [[Frontline Disturbance]]
* [[Link Atrocity]]* [[Link Processing Failure]]* [[Linkage Hole (anime)|Linkage Hole]]
* [[Security Block (anime)|Security Block]]
* [[Spam Mail]]* [[Spool Code (anime)|Spool Code]]* [[Zero Extra Link (anime)|Zero Extra Link]]|traps =
* [[Cyberse Beacon (anime)|Cyberse Beacon]]
* [[Cyberse Shatter]]
* [[Cynet Refresh (anime)|Cynet Refresh]]
* [[Doppler Phase Coating]]
* [[Drop Frame Wedge]]* [[Limit Code (anime)|Limit Code]]
* [[Link Restart (anime)|Link Restart]]
* [[Link Surge Counter]]
* [[Overload Anchor]]
* [[Parallel Port Armor (anime)|Parallel Port Armor]]
* [[Recoded Alive (anime)|Recoded Alive]]
* [[Shield Handler (anime)|Shield Handler]]
* [[Three Strikes Barrier (anime)|Three Strikes Barrier]]
* [[Transaction Rollback (anime)|Transaction Rollback]]
* [[Urgent Link]]
| tokens =
* [[Congester Token (anime)|Congester Token]]
* [[Gadget Token (anime)|Gadget Token]]
* [[Link Token (anime)|Link Token]]
* [[Spool Token (anime)|Spool Token]]
* [[Stag Token (anime)|Stag Token]]
}}
====Ignis====
Prior to the events of this season, Yusaku added other support for Summoning methods to his Deck, including [[Ritual Monster]]s, [[Fusion Monster]]s, [[Synchro Monster]]s, and [[Xyz Monster]]s, in addition to support cards like "[[Cyberse Witch (anime)|Cyberse Witch]]". He also acquires "[[Linkuriboh (anime)|Linkuriboh]]" from [[Ai]], and continues to acquire new Link Monsters like "[[Clock Spartoi (anime)|Clock Spartoi]]" through "Storm Access". His Skill later evolves, becoming "[[Neo Storm Access]]", which not only allows him to add other Cyberse Extra Deck monsters to his Deck from the Data Storm, but can be used again if it was unsuccessful and he has 100 or less LP, while also allowing him to draw another card. He focuses less on his "[[Code Talker (archetype)|Code Talker]]" monsters and more on other Link Monsters and his new Summoning methods.
During his final Duel with [[Bohman]], Yusaku acquires one of the first [[Link 5 Monster Cards|Link-5]] Link Monsters, "[[Firewall Dragon Darkfluid (anime)|Firewall Dragon Darkfluid]]". Subsequently, Yusaku combines his two strategies; allowing him to build a steady field through use of multiple Summoning methods and beginning to use his "Code Talker" monsters again.
{{Decklist|Ignis
| skill =
* [[Storm Access (anime)|Storm Access]]
* [[Neo Storm Access]]
|normal monsters =
* [[Bitron (anime)|Bitron]]
* [[Digitron (anime)|Digitron]]
* [[Protron (anime)|Protron]]
|effect monsters =
* [[Backup Secretary (anime)|Backup Secretary]]
* [[Bitrooper (anime)|Bitrooper]]
* [[Boot Staggered (anime)|Boot Staggered]]
* [[Catche Eve L2 (anime)|Catche Eve L2]]
* [[Clock Wyvern (anime)|Clock Wyvern]]
* [[Code Generator (anime)|Code Generator]]
* [[Cross Debug (anime)|Cross Debug]]
* [[Cyberse Gadget (anime)|Cyberse Gadget]]
* [[Cyberse White Hat (anime)|Cyberse White Hat]]
* [[Cyberse Wizard (anime)|Cyberse Wizard]]
* [[Defcon Bird (anime)|Defcon Bird]]
* [[Degrade Buster (anime)|Degrade Buster]]
* [[Dotscaper (anime)|Dotscaper]]
* [[Dual Assembwurm (anime)|Dual Assembwurm]]
* [[Firewall Guardian (anime)|Firewall Guardian]]
* [[Flame Bufferlo (anime)|Flame Bufferlo]]
* [[Flick Clown (anime)|Flick Clown]]<ref group=Notes name="linkback">This card is [[sent]] from the top of his [[Main Deck|Deck]] to the [[GY]] via the [[card effect|effect]] of "[[Link Back (anime)|Link Back]]" in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 067|episode 67]].</ref>
* [[Grid Sweeper (anime)|Grid Sweeper]]
* [[Launcher Commander (anime)|Launcher Commander]]<ref group=Notes name="clockdragon67">This card is [[sent]] from the top of his [[Main Deck|Deck]] to the [[GY]] via the [[card effect|effect]] of "[[Cyberse Clock Dragon (anime)|Cyberse Clock Dragon]]" in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 067|episode 67]].</ref>
* [[Link Infra-Flier (anime)|Link Infra-Flier]]
* [[Linkslayer (anime)|Linkslayer]]
* [[Micro Coder (anime)|Micro Coder]]
* [[Poisoning Blocker]]
* [[RAM Clouder (anime)|RAM Clouder]]
* [[Sea Archiver (anime)|Sea Archiver]]
* [[SIMM Tablir (later anime)|SIMM Tablir]]
* [[Stack Reviver (anime)|Stack Reviver]]
* [[Storm Cipher (anime)|Storm Cipher]]
* [[Threshold Borg (anime)|Threshold Borg]]
* [[Trash Hacker]]
* [[Widget Kid (anime)|Widget Kid]]
|tuner monsters =
* [[Cyberse Synchron (anime)|Cyberse Synchron]] (later played with [[Cyberse Synchron (later anime)|a different effect]])
|ritual monsters =
* [[Cyberse Magician (anime)|Cyberse Magician]]
|fusion monsters =
* [[Cyberse Clock Dragon (anime)|Cyberse Clock Dragon]]
|synchro monsters =
* [[Cyberse Quantum Dragon (anime)|Cyberse Quantum Dragon]]<ref group=Notes name="cyberse">This card is obtained via [[Neo Storm Access]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 073|episode 73]].</ref>
|xyz monsters =
* [[Firewall eXceed Dragon (anime)|Firewall eXceed Dragon]]<ref group=Notes name="xceed">This card is obtained via [[Neo Storm Access]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 082|episode 82]].</ref>
|link monsters =
* [[Clock Lizard (anime)|Clock Lizard]]
* [[Clock Spartoi (anime)|Clock Spartoi]]<ref group=Notes name="clock">This card is obtained via [[Storm Access (anime)|Storm Access]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 054|episode 54]].</ref>
* [[Code Talker (anime)|Code Talker]]
* [[Cyberse Wicckid (anime)|Cyberse Wicckid]]
* [[Cyberse Witch (anime)|Cyberse Witch]]
* [[Decode Talker (anime)|Decode Talker]]
* [[Decode Talker Extended (anime)|Decode Talker Extended]]
* [[Doublebyte Dragon (anime)|Doublebyte Dragon]]
* [[Detonate Deleter (anime)|Detonate Deleter]]
* [[Elphase (anime)|Elphase]]
* [[Encode Talker (anime)|Encode Talker]]
* [[Firewall Dragon (anime)|Firewall Dragon]]
* [[Firewall Dragon Darkfluid (anime)|Firewall Dragon Darkfluid]]
* [[Flame Administrator (anime)|Flame Administrator]]
* [[Link Devotee (anime)|Link Devotee]]
* [[Link Disciple (anime)|Link Disciple]]
* [[Link Spider (anime)|Link Spider]]
* [[Linkuriboh (anime)|Linkuriboh]]
* [[Pentestag (anime)|Pentestag]]
* [[Protocol Gardna (anime)|Protocol Gardna]]
* [[Proxy Dragon (anime)|Proxy Dragon]]
* [[Recovery Sorcerer (later anime)|Recovery Sorcerer]]
* [[Security Dragon (anime)|Security Dragon]]
* [[Shootingcode Talker (anime)|Shootingcode Talker]]<ref group=Notes name="shootingcode">This card is obtained via [[Storm Access (anime)|Storm Access]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 048|episode 48]].</ref>
* [[Transcode Talker (anime)|Transcode Talker]]
* [[Tri-Gate Wizard (anime)|Tri-Gate Wizard]]
* [[Update Jammer (anime)|Update Jammer]]
* [[Zombie Prosaber]]
|spells =
* [[Cyberse Annihilation]]
* [[Cyberse Bridge]]
* [[Cyberse Pride]]
* [[Cynet Codec (anime)|Cynet Codec]]
* [[Cynet Fusion (anime)|Cynet Fusion]]
* [[Cynet Mining (anime)|Cynet Mining]]
* [[Cynet Optimization (anime)|Cynet Optimization]]
* [[Cynet Ritual (anime)|Cynet Ritual]]
* [[Decode Destruction (anime)|Decode Destruction]]
* [[Dimension Link]]
* [[Grid Rod (anime)|Grid Rod]]
* [[Link Back (anime)|Link Back]]
* [[Link Bound (anime)|Link Bound]]<ref group=Notes name="AI">This card is shown when he adds "[[Linkuriboh (anime)|Linkuriboh]]" to his [[Main Deck|Deck]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 047|episode 47]].</ref>
* [[Link Drive]]
* [[Link Satellite]]
* [[One-Time Passcode (anime)|One-Time Passcode]]
* [[Resume Mace]]
* [[Spool Code (anime)|Spool Code]]
* [[Suspend Wand]]
|traps =
* [[Arrow Break]]
* [[Break & Reuse]]
* [[Cure Conversion]]
* [[Draw Discharge (anime)|Draw Discharge]]
* [[Excess Lesser Linker]]
* [[Link Cancel]]
* [[Link Ration]]
* [[Link Rush]]
* [[Packet Link (anime)|Packet Link]]<ref group=Notes name="AI" />
* [[Return Risk Reservoir]]
| tokens =
* [[Clock Token (anime)|Clock Token]]
* [[Cynet Token (anime)|Cynet Token]]
* [[Gadget Token (anime)|Gadget Token]]
* [[Link Token (anime)|Link Token]]
* [[Ration Token]]
* [[Security Token (anime)|Security Token]]
* [[Spool Token (anime)|Spool Token]]
* [[Stag Token (anime)|Stag Token]]
}}
====Ai====
Yusaku continues to build upon his combination of his "[[Code Talker (archetype)|Code Talker]]" monsters and his other Extra Deck Summons, including more cards that can support both and the cards to search the necessary monsters from his Deck. Via combining his ace monsters, he can create a lock with the effects of "[[Cyberse Magician (anime)|Cyberse Magician]]", "[[Cyberse Clock Dragon (anime)|Cyberse Clock Dragon]]", and "[[Cyberse Quantum Dragon (anime)|Cyberse Quantum Dragon]]" by controlling two of them at once in addition to a Link Monster. Prior to his Duel with [[Ai]], [[Roken Kogami|Roken]] gives him "[[Borreload Furious Dragon (anime)|Borreload Furious Dragon]]" to combat Ai's use of "[[Judgment Arrows (later anime)|Judgment Arrows]]", and Yusaku subsequently includes cards to give him the necessary materials to Fusion Summon it.
{{Decklist|Ai
|effect monsters =
* [[Backup Secretary (anime)|Backup Secretary]]
* [[Bitrooper (anime)|Bitrooper]]<ref group=Notes name="clockdragon118">This card is [[sent]] from the top of his [[Main Deck|Deck]] to the [[GY]] via the [[card effect|effect]] of "[[Cyberse Clock Dragon (later anime)|Cyberse Clock Dragon]]" in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 118|episode 118]].</ref>
* [[Clock Wyvern (anime)|Clock Wyvern]]
* [[Cyberse Gadget (anime)|Cyberse Gadget]]
* [[Cyberse Wizard (anime)|Cyberse Wizard]]
* [[Degrade Buster (anime)|Degrade Buster]]
* [[Dotscaper (anime)|Dotscaper]]
* [[Flame Bufferlo (anime)|Flame Bufferlo]]
* [[Formud Skipper (anime)|Formud Skipper]]
* [[Garbage Collector (anime)|Garbage Collector]]
* [[L2 Cachevalier]]
* [[Linkslayer (anime)|Linkslayer]]
* [[Metal Molephosis]]
* [[Overfloater]]
* [[Parallel eXceed (anime)|Parallel eXceed]] x2
* [[Sea Archiver (anime)|Sea Archiver]]
* [[Widget Kid (anime)|Widget Kid]]
|tuner monsters =
* [[Cyberse Synchron (later anime)|Cyberse Synchron]]
|ritual monsters =
* [[Cyberse Magician (anime)|Cyberse Magician]]
|fusion monsters =
* [[Borreload Furious Dragon (anime)|Borreload Furious Dragon]]
* [[Cyberse Clock Dragon (anime)|Cyberse Clock Dragon]]
|synchro monsters =
* [[Cyberse Quantum Dragon (anime)|Cyberse Quantum Dragon]]
|xyz monsters =
* [[Firewall eXceed Dragon (anime)|Firewall eXceed Dragon]]
|link monsters =
* [[Accesscode Talker (anime)|Accesscode Talker]]
* [[Clock Spartoi (later anime)|Clock Spartoi]]
* [[Cyberse Wicckid (anime)|Cyberse Wicckid]]
* [[Cyberse Witch (anime)|Cyberse Witch]]
* [[Decode Talker (anime)|Decode Talker]]
* [[Firewall Dragon Darkfluid (anime)|Firewall Dragon Darkfluid]]
* [[Exslayer]]
* [[Linkross (anime)|Linkross]]
* [[Proxy F Magician (anime)|Proxy F Magician]]
* [[Splash Mage (anime)|Splash Mage]]
* [[Transcode Talker (later anime)|Transcode Talker]]
|spells =
* [[Cynet Backdoor (anime)|Cynet Backdoor]]<ref group=Notes name="clockdragon118" />
* [[Cynet Closure]]
* [[Cynet Fusion (anime)|Cynet Fusion]]
* [[Cynet Optimization (anime)|Cynet Optimization]]
* [[Cynet Ritual (anime)|Cynet Ritual]]
* [[Cynet Universe (anime)|Cynet Universe]]<ref group=Notes name="clockdragon118" />
* [[Drastic Draw (anime)|Drastic Draw]]
* [[Link Pressure]]
|traps =
* [[Code Hack (anime)|Code Hack]]
* [[Limit Code (anime)|Limit Code]]<ref group=Notes name="clockdragon118" />
* [[Recoded Alive (anime)|Recoded Alive]]
| tokens =
* [[Clock Token (anime)|Clock Token]]
* [[Cynet Token (anime)|Cynet Token]]
* [[Gadget Token (anime)|Gadget Token]]
* [[Link Token (anime)|Link Token]]
}}
====Card changes====
Over the course of the series, some of the cards used by Playmaker have been changed with regards to their effect or type. This is the list of cards which he used previously.
{{Decklist|
|effect monsters =
* [[SIMM Tablir (anime)|SIMM Tablir]]
|tuner monsters =
* [[Cyberse Synchron (anime)|Cyberse Synchron]]
|fusion monsters =
* [[Cyberse Clock Dragon (anime)|Cyberse Clock Dragon]]
|link monsters =
* [[Clock Spartoi (anime)|Clock Spartoi]]
* [[Recovery Sorcerer (anime)|Recovery Sorcerer]]
* [[Transcode Talker (anime)|Transcode Talker]]
|traps =
* [[Link Restart (anime)|Link Restart]]
}}
===Past===
Prior to obtaining his [[Cyberse]] Deck, Yusaku played a mash-up Deck that focused on swarming the the field with monsters to be used as [[Link Material|material]] for [[Link Summon]]s. The Deck was shown to have been quite reactive to his opponent's plays, including cards like "[[Forbidden Lance (anime)|Forbidden Lance]]".<ref name="ep64" />
{{Decklist
| effect monsters =
* [[Exarion Universe (anime)|Exarion Universe]]
* [[Marauding Captain (anime)|Marauding Captain]]
* [[Photon Thrasher (later anime)|Photon Thrasher]]
| link monsters =
* [[Gaia Saber, the Lightning Shadow (anime)|Gaia Saber, the Lightning Shadow]]
| spells =
* [[Forbidden Lance (anime)|Forbidden Lance]]
* [[Limiter Removal (later anime)|Limiter Removal]]
}}
===LIGHT===
Additionally, Yusaku has a '''[[LIGHT]]''' dummy [[Main Deck|Deck]] for situations in real life where he has to show his Deck to other [[Duelist]]s. The Deck is poorly built extremely basic in addition to using very old cards, to make it seem seems like Yusaku is an a regular untalented Duelist.<ref name="ep6" />
{{Decklist||normal monsters =
* [[Neo the Magic Swordsman (anime)|Neo the Magic Swordsman]]
|effect monsters =
* [[Hoshiningen (anime)|Hoshiningen]]
|spells =
* [[Black Pendant (anime)|Black Pendant]]
* [[Goblin's Secret Remedy (anime)|Goblin's Secret Remedy]]
|traps =
* [[Reinforcements (anime)|Reinforcements]]
* [[Trap Hole (anime)|Trap Hole]]
==Duels==
{| class="wikitable card-list"
! scope="col" | Opponent
! scope="col" | Episode(s)
! scope="col" | Outcome
|-
| Unknown Duelist || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 019|19]] || Lose (flashback)
|-
| [[Knights of Hanoi|Knight of Hanoi]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 064|64]] || Win (flashback)
|-
| [[Knights of Hanoi|Knight of Hanoi]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 001|1]] || Win
|-
| [[Number 10 (character)|Number 10]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 002|2]] || Win|-| [[George Gore|George Gore/The Gore]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 004|4]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 005|5]] || Win|-| [[Skye Zaizen|Skye Zaizen/Blue Angel]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 007|7]] || Win|-| [[Roken Kogami|Varis]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 009|9]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 010|10]] || [[DRAW]]|-| [[Roken Kogami|Varis]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 010|10]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 012|12]] || Win|-| [[Emma Bessho|Emma Bessho/Ghost Gal]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 014|14]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 015|15]] || Win|-| [[Prototype Green-A]] ||[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 016|16]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 017|17]] || Win|-| [[Akira Zaizen]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 018|18]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 020|20]] || Win|-| [[Knights of Hanoi|Knight of Hanoi]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 002024|24]] || Win|-| [[Faust]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 028|28]] || Win|-| [[Spectre]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 035|35]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 037|237]] || Win|-| [[Roken Kogami|Roken Kogami/Varis]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 041|41]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 042|42]] || DRAW
|-
| [[Go OnizukaRoken Kogami|Roken Kogami/Varis]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 004043|443]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 005046|546]] || Win
|-
| [[Aoi Zaizen|Aoi Zaizen/Blue AngelBohman]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 007047|47]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 048|748]] || Win
|-
| [[RevolverThe Shepherd]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 009053|953]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 010054|1054]] || [[DRAW]]Win
|-
| [[RevolverBohman]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 010057|1057]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 012058|1258]] || Win
|-
| [[Emma Bessho|Emma Bessho/Ghost GirlKenchi]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 014|14]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 015062|1562]] || Win
|-
| [[Prototype Ai-AYozaka]] ||[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 016|16]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 017063|1763]] || Win
|-
| [[Akira ZaizenEarth (character)|Earth]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 066|66]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 067|67]] || Win|-| [[Bohman]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 072|72]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 073|73]] || DRAW|-| [[George Gore|George Gore/The Gore]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 081|81]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 082|82]] || Win|-| [[Bit]][[Boot]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 086|86]] || Win|-| [[Cal Kolter]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 092|92]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 093|93]] || Win|-| [[Bohman]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 099|99]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 102|102]] || Win|-| [[Ai]] copy || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 106|106]], [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 108|108]] || Win|-| [[Ai]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 018117|18117]]-[[:Yu-Gi-Oh!_VRAINS_VRAINS -_Episode_020Episode 120|20120]] || Win
|}
==Trivia==
* Yusaku used every type of Summoning that had been introduced during the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|VRAINS]]'' series, except [[Pendulum Summon]]ing due to it not being featured.
** This makes him one of two characters to use [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]], [[Ritual Monster|Ritual]], [[Synchro Monster|Synchro]] and [[Xyz Monster]]s all together, the other being [[Ai]].
* With only 31 Duels, Yusaku has Dueled the fewest times of any anime protagonist.
* Similar to [[Jaden Yuki|Jaden]], three of Yusaku's Duels ended in a [[DRAW]].
* In early plans for ''Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS'', Yusaku was going to be a newcomer to ''Duel Monsters'', which would have fit the show's original theme of "Take a step forward and try".{{citation needed}} This was changed before the series was released.
* Yusaku is the first spin-off protagonist whose Deck centers around a newly introduced monster Type (in this case, Cyberse).
* Yusaku is the first protagonist since [[Yugi Muto|Yugi]]:
** To have three different colors in his hairstyle's design.
** Whose [[Signature card|ace monster]]'s Type is neither Warrior (like Jaden and [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]]) nor Dragon (like [[Yusei Fudo|Yusei]] and [[Yuya Sakaki|Yuya]]).
** To successfully perform a [[Ritual Summon]].
* Yusaku is the first protagonist since Jaden to:
** Use [[Field Spell Card]]s in his Deck.
** Not have his father be central to the plot of his series.
** Have never been defeated by his [[Roken Kogami|rival]].
* Yusaku is the first protagonist since Yusei to:
** Use [[Normal Monster]]s in his Deck.
** Have never lost a Duel within the present main storyline.
* Yusaku is the only protagonist:
** Who has never lost a Duel to another human.
** To have neither of his parents, or any family, seen or mentioned at any point.
** Who is not a close friend of the [[Skye Zaizen|heroine]] of his series, although he does occasionally work with her.
** Who never participated in a tournament or [[Tag-Team Duel]] (unless Yusaku fighting Bit and Boot, 2 Duelists in 1 body, counts in the case of the latter).
* Yusaku has several similarities to Yusei, despite having a much harsher demeanor than the latter.
** Both have "Fu" as the first part of their surnames.
** Both are incredible hackers.
** Both have suffered great hardship in their youth.
** Both are noble and look out for others, but at the same time keep some distance from others so they don't get involved in their conflicts.
** Both commonly have Duels while riding on [[D-Board|fast]] [[Duel Runner|vehicles]].
** Both are highly intelligent and have great strategic skills in dueling that often make use of recycle tactics.
** Both have not worn anything around their necks.
** Both were once considered criminals in their series.
** Both have only lost Duels in flashbacks that take place prior to the beginning of their series.
** Both have never been turned evil at any point in their series like the other protagonists, though Yuma never actually turned evil as Astral embraced evil power and merged with him into Dark ZEXAL.
* Yusaku and Yusei also both have similar monsters in their Decks.
** Dragon-themed primary ace monsters with 2500 ATK and defensive effects that focus on protecting other cards ("Firewall Dragon" and "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]").
** Warrior-themed secondary ace monsters with a DARK Attribute, 2300 ATK, and offensive effects that focus on gaining strength from other monsters ("Decode Talker" and "[[Junk Warrior (anime)|Junk Warrior]]").
** Effect Monsters that can Special Summon a Level 2 or lower monster from its controller's Graveyard in Defense Position, but with its effects negated, upon being Normal Summoned ("Cyberse Gadget" and "[[Junk Synchron (anime)|Junk Synchron]]").
** Level 1 EARTH Normal Monsters with 100 ATK and DEF ("Protron" and "[[Unicycular (anime)|Unicycular]]").
* Much like [[Sherry LeBlanc]], Yusaku has 1 or 2 people they can actually trust (in Yusaku's case, he only had Kolter). Also, both of them had a desire for vengeance against the organization that took the lives of someone important to them, despite having different backgrounds (Yusaku against The Knights of Hanoi and Sherry against [[Iliaster]]).
* Yusaku is the first character to use five different Summoning methods ([[Link Summon|Link]], Ritual, [[Fusion Summon|Fusion]], [[Synchro Summon|Synchro]], and [[Xyz Summon|Xyz]]).
* Yusaku's ace monsters with a draconic appearance have the same color scheme as the card type of that monster: "Firewall Dragon" is blue ([[Link Monster|Link]]), "Cyberse Clock Dragon" is violet ([[Fusion Monster|Fusion]]), "Cyberse Quantum Dragon" is white ([[Synchro Monster|Synchro]]) and "Firewall eXceed Dragon" is indigo, which is close to black ([[Xyz Monster|Xyz]]).
* Yusaku is the only character in the ''VRAINS'' series to use more than one Fusion Monster (albeit the second monster didn't originally belong to him).
* Like Yugi and Yuma, Yusaku dueled against his partner in the final episodes of his series. All three also used a new monster at the Duel's climax (in Yusaku's case, it was "Accesscode Talker").
** Unlike Yugi and Yuma's monsters, which represented their own individual strength, Yusaku's seems to represent his bond with Ai (hinted in the summoning chant).
** All three have used cards that can be seen with deep meaning behind them and were key in their victory. For Yusaku, it was "Recoded Alive" which was also used to defeat Varis in both of their Master Duels. Of the three, Yusaku's is the only one to be a Trap instead of a Spell.
** Also unlike Yugi and Yuma, Yusaku used a [[Borreload Furious Dragon (anime)|card]] that was not his for his final Duel. Although his was given to him, rather than offered.
* Each of Yusaku's four non-Link ace monsters has at least one gameplay difference from the other three.
** "Cyberse Magician": The only one to not be a Dragon-themed Extra Deck monster (instead being a Spellcaster-themed Main Deck monster).
** "Cyberse Clock Dragon": The only one to require a specific monster as part of its Summon method (in this case, "Clock Wyvern"), and to have an effect that activates upon its Summoning.
** "Cyberse Quantum Dragon": The only one to not have an effect that increases its ATK.
** "Firewall eXceed Dragon": The only one to not be a Level 7 monster from the "[[Cyber]]" archetype (instead being a Rank 4 monster from the "[[Firewall (archetype)|Firewall]]" archetype), and to not have an effect that protects other monsters from attacks or card effects while a Link Monster is on the field.
==References==
<references group="Notes" />
{{Yusaku Fujiki pages}}
{{Characters/VRAINS/Anime}}
[[Category:Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS characters]]