Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS - Episode 011
"Hungry for a Duel!", known as "Can't Hold Back Anymore!" in the Japanese version, is the eleventh episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS anime. It first aired in Japan on August 15, 2020. It first became available in English on Hulu in America on June 7, 2022, and aired on June 11, 2022 on Disney XD in America.
 Romin finds herself unable to hold back her hunger. | |||||||||
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| English | Hungry for a Duel! | ||||||||
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| Series | Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS | ||||||||
| Number | 11 | ||||||||
| Season | 1 | ||||||||
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| Japanese OP | "Nanananananana" | ||||||||
| Japanese ED | "Goha 7 Elementary School Song" | ||||||||
| English OP & ED | "Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS Main Theme" | ||||||||
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| Japanese | August 15, 2020 | ||||||||
| English | June 7, 2022 | ||||||||
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| Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS episodes (season 1) | |||||||||
| Previous | "Behind You!" | ||||||||
| Next | "Drawing a Foul" | ||||||||
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| Featured card | "Esperade the Smashing Superstar" | ||||||||
Yuga and co. were challenged to a 3-vs.-3 match, with Rush Dueling at stake. Luke won the first Duel, and Gavin is determined to win the next one with his Neo Sogetsu Dueling Style. However, his opponent is someone he could have never expected!
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SummaryEdit
As the audience cheer, Roa asks who will be the second Duelist in this three-vs.-three team battle. Yuga eagerly steps forwards, but Gavin throws out his arm to stop him, stating that he will finish this Duel so Yuga doesn't have to. He walks forwards in the spotlight, introducing himself as the Student Council President of Goha #7 Elementary, and he, Gavin Sogetsu, will be their opponent. Gavin throws off his school clothes to reveal his traditional garb and points his fan at the RoaRomin members. Roa mockingly claps, and politely asks them to let him introduce their opponent for the second round.
He steps aside, and a spotlight snaps on to reveal Romin, much to Gavin, Yuga and Luke's shock. Even Mimi is surprised that Romin is opposing her friends, while Kaizo happily flies over to Romin and cries that they were looking all over for her. Gavin asks what the meaning of this is, and Romin states that it's what it looks like; she is their enemy. Gavin angrily asks if she betrayed them, but Romin replies that she didn't really, since she only got close to them in the first place to observe their actions, and she wouldn't be friends with nincompoops like them otherwise (in the dub, Romin calls the boys "dimwits"). Luke isn't happy that she's insulting Yuga and Gavin, and Gavin has to explain that Romin means him as well. The three of them spell out the word "nincompoops", and Luke angrily yells that he won't forgive them (in the dub, the three boys agree that Luke is a dimwit). Mimi admits that even she was fooled and admits that wasn't bad at all, while Kaizo orders Yuga and his friends to surrender and leave the ownership of Rush Duels to them. Yuga sweatdrops, asking Kaizo whose side its on, and Kaizo claims that it is 100% on Romin's side and mocks Yuga for not realizing that he was being spied on (in the dub, Kaizo scolds Yuga, Luke, and Gavin for being mean to Romin).
Yuga casually replies that he knew, much to Kaizo and Romin's surprise. Gavin asks if Yuga really knew Romin was a spy, and Yuga admits that he sorta did. Luke immediately claims that his suspicions of Romin informed Yuga's deduction, but Gavin ignores him, impressed with Yuga's intelligence (while Luke asks if he's listening to him). Yuga walks forwards, calling Roa's name and warning him that he might not know what he's holding over Romin, but he doesn't like it and he wants Romin to be free to make her own decisions. Roa cheerfully agrees, and Yuga tells him to promise. A flustered Romin asks what they mean, claiming that she was already free and chose to spy on them herself (in the dub, Romin chooses to win her Duel). She activates the Duel Guitar, which Luke remembers that Yuga made, while Yuga seems happy that Romin is using it. Romin vows to defeat Gavin here, and Gavin vows that he won't hold back. Both Duelists call "Ready for the rush! It's time to Rush Duel!" and insert their Decks into their Duel Disks, causing the green holographic dome to materialize as the audience cheer.
Gavin declares his turn and prepares to draw, and then Rayne and Rino flip onto the stage to land beside Gavin. Luke asks in shock why they're here, and Rayne explains that Gavin will not have to use a finger to draw his cards, and Rino explains that as kuroko they will serve as his hands and play the cards. They declare that this is "Sogetsu Style". But Gavin asks if he didn't tell them that he's now using "Neo Sogetsu Style", and he draws his own card, much to everyone's shock. Yuga points out that's what they normally do, and Gavin sheepishly admits that he realized that this was quicker (in the dub, Gavin says he already knew what Yuga said, but his style is new to him). In that case, Rayne and Rino leap out of their kuroko clothes and with headbands and paper fans they begin supporting Gavin. Romin thinks that he doesn't care, but notes their speed (in the dub, Romin tells Gavin to Duel now that Rino and Rayne are his fan club). Gavin smiles, then he looks at his hand, containing "Scroll of Salutation", "Powerful Pierce!!", "Yamiruler the Dark Delayer", "Binding Chain", and "Ancient Turtle Protector" He recalls Romin's powerful ace monster, "Prima Guitarna the Shining Superstar" and Summons "Ancient Turtle Protector" and "Binding Chain", then he Tributes them to Tribute Summon. He chants "You want me to stop? No, I will not! The one who decides will always be me, all according to the passionate feelings hidden deep within my heart!! Come forth, Yamiruler the Dark Delayer!" Gavin activates the "Commander's Decree" ("Delay Directive" in the dub) effect of "Yamiruler", changing it to Defense Position, and Luke recalls that by changing the battle position of "Yamiruler" neither player can Tribute Summon Level 7 or higher monsters until the end of the opponent's next turn. Yuga agrees that now even if Romin wanted to Summon "Prima Guitarna the Shining Superstar" she won't be able to, as it's Level 7, and he excitedly wonders what Romin will do. Gavin Sets two cards and ends his turn.
Romin declares her turn and draws, using a slot in the top of the Duel Guitar to hold her hand. Gavin imagines that Romin must be thinking about the Duel Guitar that Yuga made for her, and that she doesn't want to fight them because she's their friend. He admits to himself that he really doesn't want to fight Romin either, as Yuga wants Romin to be free, while she listens to Roa due to something beyond her control. But Romin isn't thinking that at all - she's musing that the Duel Guitar looks like a squid up close and also smells good (in the dub, Romin says that the squid is grilled, not fried and greasy). She drools at the thought, recalling the lack of sweets and bento in the dressing room when she arrived at the Big Seven Arena and admitting that she's really hungry. She shakes it off and looks at her hand, containing "Elepsychic Amp Up", "Lullabind", "Prima Guitarana", "Watangel", and "Wattkiss", and she notes that the effect of "Yamiruler" will prevent her from Tribute Summoning "Prima Guitarna" (in the dub, Romin also notes that "Prima Guitarna" sounds like "carbonara"). She laments that her hunger is preventing her from thinking, not helped by Luke telling her to hurry her up and calling her an underhanded spy. Kaizo snaps at him not to be rude to Romin, and Romin finally squeals in frustration, Setting two monsters and two cards face-down, then ending her turn (in the dub, Luke tells Romin that she's supposed to be Dueling, not drooling. Kaizo explains that Romin can do both and she is that talented). Gavin huffs, while Luke notes that the Duel will be over next turn, since Romin is still just a beginner. Roa comments that he doesn't think so, noting that they say they're Romin's friends, but know nothing about her. Romin is not a beginner, and Roa is the one who honed her skills; in other words, she is both the greatest guitarist and the greatest Duelist. Romin strikes up an epic guitar solo as Gavin gasps in shock and the audience cheer, but Romin stops when she spots the "Prima Guitarna" card in her hand. She reflects that she used the card the first time she Rush Dueled, and fondly recalls her times with Yuga and his friends, who accepted her even after initially suspecting her, though she exasperatedly thinks that they really were idiots to do so. So many things have happened, lots of Duels and lots of fun, and she remembers drinking juice after Luke's Rush Duel with Yosh, and eating Rush Ramen at the Ramen Hut after Yuga's Duel with Saburamen...and then her recollection gets sidetracked as she begins fantasizing about pork and naruto ramen.
Gavin declares his turn and draws, but Romin is busy imagining that his head is a bowl of ramen, and she asks in shock if ramen can draws (in the dub, Romin points out that Gavin's head is a bowl). Gavin asks Romin what's wrong, and she insists that it's nothing, urging herself to focus. Gavin thinks that he knows how hard it is to Duel them, and he looks at his hand, containing "Ancient Turtle Protector", "Modorina the Light Retriever", two "Nandes the Fire Awakener", and "Yurushima the Hermit", thinking that he'll free Romin by defeating her. He Summons "Ancient Turtle Protector" and "Modorina the Light Retriever", then he activates the effect of "Modorina", returning a Level 7 or higher Warrior monster he controls to his hand. "Yamiruler" returns to Gavin's hand, and then he Tributes both of his monsters to Tribute Summon "Yamiruler" again. He activates the "Commander's Decree" effect of "Yamiruler" again, changing it to Defense Position, and Rino happily declares that now neither of them can Tribute Summon a Level 7 or higher monster until the end of Romin's next turn. Rayne worries that Gavin won't be able to win either, but Gavin replies that he'll finish this once and for all, Summoning two "Nandes the Fire Awakener". Rayne and Rino gasp "What did you say?" (the name of "Nandes" is a pun on this statement in Japanese). Gavin explains that the effect of "Nandes" allows him to change a Warrior monster he controls from Defense Position to Attack Position, and both "Nandes" cross their staffs, which glow bright red as "Yamiruler" draws his katana. Gavin then sends a card ("Yurushima the Hermit") from his hand to the Graveyard to activate his Spell Card "Powerful Pierce!!", allowing him to grant two monsters he controls with the same Level the ability to inflict piercing battle damage this turn. Romin gasps as Gavin tells her to prepare herself, attacking with both of his "Nandes the Fire Awakener", which charge towards Romin. Both of her Set monsters are revealed - "Wattkiss" and "Watangel", and the two "Nandes" cut them down, reducing Romin to 3800, then 3400 LP. Gavin tells her to stop being a spy, and to stop if she wants to, ordering "Yamiruler the Dark Delayer" to attack Romin directly with "Fiendish Commander: Slash of Heavenly Commandment" ("Samurai Slash" in the dub). Romin screams as she is reduced to 900 LP, and Gavin ends his turn. Kaizo asks if Romin is okay and angrily calls Gavin a devil and an evil student council president, while Gavin steels himself and mentally apologizes to Romin, as hesitating will only prolong her suffering (in the dub, Kaizo asks Gavin if it's any way to treat a friend who doesn't consider him as a friend).
But Romin thinks that this is bad; her stomach is really empty and she'll be very embarrassed if it growls here. To try to cover it up she begins another guitar solo, much to the joy of her fans and the surprise of Kaizo and Luke, who asks if Romin is taking the Duel seriously. Gavin declares that this is the voice of someone who doesn't want to fight but has been forced to; the guitar is crying. Luke is blown away by this, declaring that Romin has a just heart within her after all, though Yuga thinks she's just hungry (in the dub, Luke says that all he hears is Romin's guitar sounds and Yuga remembers that he put the food compartment in the Duel Guitar). He remembers something about the Duel Guitar and calls to Romin, but she can't hear him over the guitar. Roa walks over to the drummer, Tyler Getz, and asks if he took care of everything. Tyler comments that it was a cruel thing done to Romin, but as per Roa's orders, Tyler ate all the snacks and provisions in the dressing room and as a result Romin must be starving. As Romin finishes her solo, Roa suggests they double down on their plan. The crowd cheer for Romin, who desperately thinks that she has to eat something or her stomach will rumble (in the dub, Romin hopes that her guitar riffs covered her stomach noises). She tries to declare her turn, but to her shock, everyone in the crowd appears to be holding sushi rolls and she asks herself if she's hallucinating, why would sushi rolls be at a concert. But after she clears her head, she sees that it's not a hallucination; everyone really is holding sushi rolls, and Luke asks why they are.
Then pipe music starts playing and the voice of Saburamen calls to them as he races onto the stage with a ramen cart, telling him that it's been a while. Mimi asks who Saburamen is as he screeches to a stop in front of Yuga, who comments that it's been a while. Saburamen introduces his culinary friends to Yuga; Sushiko Maki, who tells them to allow her to roll their sushi if they don't know how while holding a plateful of sushi rolls, and she asks them if they want to try one. A blonde boy in cowboy clothing pops up asking if the crowd want beef or chicken, introducing himself as Briscoe and stating that this grilled roast is very delicious and asks Luke and Yuga to try it. Luke is drooling, but Yuga asks why they're here. Saburamen cheerfully explains that Roa invited him and asked him to bring his friends as well, and they part to show Roa waving from across the stage with a grin. Sushiko and Briscoe quickly set up shop and begin advertising their combined food, drawing Romin's attention, while Luke has already sampled the yakiniku and sushi combination, calling it delicious and describing how it is spreading in his mouth as Gavin and even one of the "Nandes the Fire Awakener" look at him. Romin gasps that she can't hold it back anymore, and drools as she slumps forwards as Kaizo calls her name in concern (in the dub, Kaizo asks Romin if she's okay).
Romin then begins to appear to glow red as her empty stomach finally growls. Luke stops eating as he wonders if that was the guitar, but Yuga cries that it was her stomach. Romin's head snaps back up with her eyes now blazing red, and Roa declares that it's here. Romin unleashes a blistering guitar riff (she screams in the dub), much to Yuga, Luke and Gavin's shock, and she furiously declares her turn and draws four cards. Gavin flinches in shock as Romin looks at her hand (containing "Esperade the Smashing Superstar", "Prima Guitarna", "Romanpick", "Watangel", and "Wattkiss") and Summons "Romanpick", playing the Duel Guitar while doing so and activating its effect. Mimi notes that the effect of "Romanpick" allows Romin to pay 500 LP when her LP is lower than her opponent's, and Yuga and Kaizo realize what that means as Romin's LP falls to 400, though she does not let up with her guitar solo. Luke gasps at the state of Romin's LP, and Yuga asks what the effect is. Mimi notes that it allows Romin to send the top three cards of her Deck to the Graveyard, and if there is a Psychic monster among them, she can add a Psychic monster from her Graveyard to her hand. Romin sends "Blue Medicine", "Double Block", and another "Wattkiss" to her Graveyard, so she adds the "Wattkiss" to her hand, then Summons "Wattkiss" and "Watangel". Gavin asks if Romin wants to Summon a high-Level monster, reminding her that the effect of "Yamiruler" will prevent her from Tribute Summoning Level 7 or higher monsters.
Romin asks who Gavin thinks he is, to try and stop her with "Yamiruler", much to his surprise, and she activates the Spell Card "Lullabind", causing "Wattkiss" and "Watangel" to fly across the field and flutter around "Yamiruler". Kaizo explains that Romin can choose a face-up monster on the field and flip it face-down, which will stop the effect of "Yamiruler" from applying. The two monsters sing softly, putting "Yamiruler" to sleep, much to Gavin's mortification. Romin declares that anyone who gets in the way of her performance should sleep, startling Gavin. Yuga gasps that this isn't the usual Romin, and as Romin plays, Roa explains that when Romin is hungry the power of her hunger produces her rebellious strength, allowing her to overcome any problem by abandoning her common sense; it lets her rock 'n roll and clinch Duels with freedom, love and peace. Mimi doesn't quite understand it, and Roa declares that when Romin can't hold back her hunger, she's a great Duelist. Romin finishes her solo, and Yuga sees what's going on; if Romin eats something she'll return to normal. He tells her to press the button on the Duel Guitar, but Romin has started playing again and her stomach is still growling, so she still can't hear him.
Romin then activates another Spell Card, "Elepsychic Amp Up", increasing her LP by the total ATK of "Wattkiss" and "Watangel". Her LP rises to 1200, much to Gavin's apprehension, and then Romin Tributes the two monsters to Tribute Summon, chanting "We're going live, with a full-body dive. No more holding back! Overdrive! Prima Guitarna the Shining Superstar! Her long-awaited debut!" Gavin gasps "What?!" and Romin then Summons another "Watangel", then Tributes it and "Romanpick" to Tribute Summon again, chanting "Etch into them the rhythm of your soul. Crush everything with a beat of rage! Esperade the Smashing Superstar!" Romin and her two monsters begin rocking out as she asks the crowd if they want to see a rocking Duel. The crowd cheers, and Romin asks if they want her to give them a rocking Duel. With the crowd's cheers suggesting the affirmative, Romin explains that "Prima Guitarna" can give up its life to put on its best musical performance; by paying 1000 LP, all monsters she controls gain 300 ATK for every monster Gavin controls. Gavin gasps in shock as he realizes that Romin's monsters will gain 900 ATK since he controls three monsters and Romin declares "Excite on Stage" as her LP falls to 200 and "Prima Guitarna" and "Esperade" rise to 3100 and 3400 ATK respectively. Gavin is dismayed, but Romin isn't finished yet; as she has 1000 or less LP, "Esperade" can destroy two monsters her opponent controls. Gavin realizes what monsters Romin will destroy, and Romin destroys "Yamiruler" and one "Nandes", telling them to fall into the abyss as "Esperade" sprouts axeblades from her guitar and swings it with "Crisis Rock Revenge". Gavin calls his monster's name, and Romin tells "Prima Guitarna" to play her melody on Gavin's last monster, attacking with "Melodic Refrain Shock" and destroying the last "Nandes", reducing Gavin to 2100 LP. Romin tells "Esperade" that they'll go punk with the last one and orders it to attack Gavin directly, attacking with "Terrifying Dread Refrain" and blasting a surge of energy from the guitar's head that slams into Gavin and knocks him off his feet, wiping out his LP. Romin screams "Rock 'n roll!" as pyrotechnics explode behind her, "Esperade" and "Prima Guitarna" and the audience cheer. Yuga, Luke and Saburamen approach the fallen Gavin, Yuga calling his title in concern and Luke asking if he's okay. Rayne and Rino run up in shock as Gavin laments his loss, and he looks up to see Romin still rocking out as Kaizo cheers her on, while Roa and Tyler watch her (and poor Toombs just stands facing the wall).
And then Romin's hand brushes a button on the Duel Guitar and it ejects a chocolate bar into the air. As Romin cheers ecstatically, the chocolate bar lands in her mouth, and though initially surprised, she quickly starts munching on it. Gavin and Luke are confused, but Yuga is ecstatic that his invention worked, and Romin cries that it's delicious. Tyler is quite surprised, and Roa sighs that Romin is back to normal. Kaizo flies over open-mouthed as Romin gets to her feet, asking in confusion if she won. Yuga walks over to Romin, explaining that the Duel Guitar pops out a chocolate bar when she's hungry and he asks if she likes it. Romin is quite taken aback and she touches the body of the Duel Guitar, asking if all of this was for her. Yuga then asks Romin what secret is making her obey Roa, much to everyone's shock. Romin claims it's nothing like that, and Yuga urges her to tell him. Romin protests that she can't tell him; it's a secret - and then she claps her hand over her mouth, realizing what she's just said, as does Roa. Yuga cheerfully comments that there is a secret, and Romin appears hesitant until Roa congratulates her. She turns and walks away, giving her cousin a high five as Kaizo flies after her. Roa announces that he will be their next opponent, and Yuga comments that it's time to settle this, and everyone watches as Yuga and Roa face off.
Featured Duel: Gavin Sogetsu vs Romin KassidyEdit
The Duel is conducted as a Rush Duel.
Turn 1: Gavin
Gavin's hand contains "Scroll of Salutation", "Powerful Pierce!!", "Yamiruler the Dark Delayer", "Binding Chain", and "Ancient Turtle Protector". Gavin Normal Summons "Binding Chain" (1000/1200) and "Ancient Turtle Protector" (0/1400). Gavin Tributes "Binding Chain" and "Ancient Turtle Protector" to Tribute Summon "Yamiruler the Dark Delayer" (2500/2500). Gavin activates the effect of "Yamiruler" as it was Normal Summoned this turn, changing its battle position to prevent either player from Tribute Summoning Level 7 or higher monsters while it is face-up on the field until the end of Romin's turn. "Yamiruler" is changed from Attack Position to face-up Defense Position. Gavin Sets two cards.
Turn 2: Romin
Romin's hand contains "Elepsychic Amp Up", "Lullabind", "Prima Guitarana of the Colorful Light", "Watangel", and "Wattkiss". Romin Sets two monsters and two cards.
Turn 3: Gavin
Gavin draws "Ancient Turtle Protector", "Modorina the Light Retriever", two copies of "Nandes the Fire Awakener", and "Yurushima the Hermit". Gavin Normal Summons "Ancient Turtle Protector" (0/1400) and "Modorina the Light Retriever" (800/500). Gavin activates the effect of "Modorina", returning a Level 7 or higher Warrior Type monster he controls to the hand. He returns "Yamiruler" to his hand. Gavin Tributes "Modorina" and "Ancient Turtle Protector" to Tribute Summon "Yamiruler" (2500/2500). Gavin activates the effect of "Yamiruler", changing its battle position to prevent either player from Tribute Summoning Level 7 or higher monsters while it is face-up on the field until the end of Romin's next turn. Gavin Normal Summons two copies of "Nandes the Fire Awakener" (1200/1000). Gavin activates the effect of a "Nandes", changing the battle position of a face-up Warrior Type monster he controls. He changes "Yamiruler" to Attack Position. Gavin activates his Set Spell "Powerful Pierce!!", sending a card from his hand to the Graveyard to allow two monsters he controls with the same Level to inflict piercing battle damage this turn. He sends "Yurushima the Hermit" to the Graveyard, and grants both copies of "Nandes" the ability to inflict piercing battle damage. Both copies of "Nandes" attack Romin's Set monsters. They are revealed to be "Wattkiss" (300/1000) and "Watangel" (500/800). The attacks continue and "Wattkiss" and "Watangel" are destroyed (Romin: 4000 → 3600 → 3400 LP). "Yamiruler" attacks Romin directly (Romin: 3400 → 900 LP).
Turn 4: Romin
Romin draws "Esperade the Smashing Superstar", "Romanpick", "Watangel", and "Wattkiss". Romin Normal Summons "Romanpick" (500/0). As her LP are lower than Gavin's, Romin activates the effect of "Romanpick", paying 500 LP (Romin: 900 → 400 LP) to send the top three cards of her Deck to the Graveyard, and if she sends a Psychic Type monster to her Graveyard, she can add a Psychic monster from her Graveyard to her hand. She sends "Blue Medicine", "Double Block", and "Wattkiss", and adds "Wattkiss" from her Graveyard to her hand. Romin Normal Summons "Wattkiss" (300/1000) and "Watangel" (500/800). As she controls at least two Psychic Type monsters, Romin activates her Set Spell "Lullabind", changing a face-up monster Gavin controls to face-down Defense Position. She changes "Yamiruler" to face-down Defense Position. Romin activates her Set Spell "Elepsychic Amp Up", allowing her to choose two Level 2 or lower Psychic Type Normal Monsters she controls and gain LP equal to their ATK. She chooses "Wattkiss" and "Watangel" (Romin: 400 → 1200 LP). Romin Tributes "Wattkiss" and "Watangel" to Tribute Summon "Prima Guitarna the Shining Superstar" (2200/0). Romin Normal Summons "Wattkiss" (300/1000). Romin Tributes "Wattkiss" and "Romanpick" to Tribute Summon "Esperade the Smashing Superstar" (2500/0). Romin activates the effect of "Prima Guitarna", paying 1000 LP (Romin: 1200 → 200 LP) to increase the ATK of all monsters she controls by the number of monsters Gavin controls x 300 ("Prima Guitarna": 2200/0 → 3100/0) ("Esperade": 2500/0 → 3400/0). As her LP are 1000 or less, Romin activates the effect of "Esperade", destroying up to two monsters Gavin controls. She destroys "Yamiruler" and a "Nandes". "Prima Guitarna" attacks and destroys the other "Nandes" (Gavin: 4000 → 2100 LP). "Esperade" attacks Gavin directly (Gavin: 2100 → 0 LP).
Featured cardsEdit
The following cards appeared in this episode. Cards in italics debuted here.
Differences in adaptationsEdit
- Kaizo's recap at the beginning was cut out in the English dub.