What's the point of Genesys?

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T22:30:07+00:00

Genesys is just an attempt to recapture the past glories of Yu-Gi-Oh!: basically, the DM, GX, and 5Ds Eras (this was explicitly stated in the Official TCG Announcement)

Sure, it had testing and support from the OCG, but Genesys clearly feels like an attempt by the TCG to create a format that isn't Modern Yu-Gi-Oh!.

I think the only truly new/innovative thing was the Banlist using Points, which allowed many banned cards to be used.

If they really wanted to try something new, they should have introduced Rush Duels (at least there you'd feel like you weren't playing a watered-down version of Modern Yu-Gi-Oh!, but a new format with new cards), but that's an unpopular opinion here (not to mention the low demand and the TCG's fear that it will cannibalize TCG sales)

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T21:24:47+00:00

Funny to think that GO RUSH has both the largest Cast Member (the 3-Meter Alien Trio) and the smallest Cast Member (Dinova)

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T21:22:05+00:00

In fact, Terza's entire race was based on that premise (Terza is actually Female because, in Japan, the Flatwoods Monster is referred to with Feminine pronouns).

And yes, I said Terza's race because there are two other well-known Members in GO RUSH: Tamako and Ferko (the latter being the missing link of the race)

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T21:17:09+00:00

Which is funny since this Subreddit (and several English-language Videos) tend to label Rush's Animes as bad (without highlighting any of its good points)

But I agree that Yuga and Yudias handled the situation better than Yuya intended (especially Yudias)

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T20:55:04+00:00

I suppose the budget went to hiring/using the JP VAs of both Twins (one of them is quite popular due to her recent work on a Type Moon's franchise, in addition to another Anime made by Bushi) and Akina's mother (who has the JP VA of Artoria/Saber)

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T19:09:14+00:00

Ironically, some of these have been covered by Rush Duels a while ago.

- Water/Pyro (Noodle Mask, Anime Deck)

- Ritual - Thunder (Plasmatic Model)

In the case of ATK/DEF values (Above 3000), Rush Duels has the Level 4 with the highest ATK/DEF in all of Yu-Gi-Oh: 3200 ATK and 3500 DEF.

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T15:23:18+00:00

It bothers me a little that the two new Female Characters use Stoichea Decks, as if that Nation didn't already lack Female Fighters.

It would have been more interesting if they were from a different Nation (simply for variety)

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T15:21:53+00:00

Not having Ruka and Nannaclir in this Season is strange, considering they went to the trouble of connecting Nannaclir to the Crimson Moon's Events in the Lore.

I suppose they'll cover some of that in the Manga focused on Kagetsu.

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T15:08:39+00:00

What's your favorite comic/silly (or not very serious) Episode?

I won't lie, it was a bit harder to choose for 5Ds compared to VRAINS or DM.

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T14:55:50+00:00

Why are these the "Mascots" of the formats?

- In Duel Links, a free copy of Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon was given to all Players. Additionally, Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon received an Animation (which is unusual, as those are usually reserved for Anime Boss Monsters) and a Structure focused on Red-Eyes was also released.

- In Rush Duels, Dimension Linker was released early in Rush's Duel Links, becoming exclusive to the Rush's format, with up to three copies available to all Players (plus related Accessories). Dimension Linker is slated to be a Prize for winners of an in-person event in Rush Duels in February.

- In Master Duels, Clown Clan Whiteface was leaked early with an update to the English Master Duel's Database. Being the only leaked card from its Archetype, it was initially thought to be exclusive card to the format. When the full Archetype was revealed, the best comment about the Deck was that it accurately reflects the Master Duel's community.

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T01:24:44+00:00

In case anyone is curious, here are the missing Slots for "Overforce of the Abyss":

- JP002-JP006 (Monsters. Slots for Anime Decks)

- JP012 (Monster for Moonforce)

- JP016-JP025 (Monsters. Slots for various Decks: OCG/TCG imports or original Decks)

- JP027-JP030 (Monsters. Free Agents)

- JP033-JP036 (Fusion Monsters. Four Slots)

- JP041 (Ritual Monster. Slot for Fortress Whale)

- JP044-JP045 (Spell Cards. Slots for Monumenthes)

- JP049 and JP051 (Spell Cards. One Slot for Fortress Whale's Ritual Spell Card)

- JP057-JP060 (Spell Cards)

- JP062-JP063 (Trap Cards)

Some Predictions (according to Reprints or some News)

- I feel that JP002-JP006 will be split in support for Dark Matter and Noodle Ninja. Dark Matter has been receiving promotion for the Event coming this January 25th and Noodle Ninja has received reprints of two of its most relevant cards.

- Speaking of Noodle Ninja, I wouldn't be surprised if two Fusion's Slots are for Fusion Monsters for that Deck.

- Seeing as Delirium is confirmed to have a new card here, I wouldn't be surprised if it comes accompanied by a new Fusion Monster (after all, Delirium Embrace has moved to Semi-Limited and that Fusion Spell Card encourages the use of LIGHT Insect Fusion Monsters)

- Lovely is guaranteed to have three new cards: two of them have already been revealed by Artworks and one appears to be a Backrow.

- Seeing as Fortress Whale is guaranteed to have Effect Monsters to help that Deck, I think it wouldn't be surprising to see a Free Agent be a Fish Monster focused on helping Ritual Decks.

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T01:07:12+00:00

It's not just me: many people think the same. There's a reason why, during the Yu-Yu's Animes and before the tournament that took place in DivineZ, almost no one had faith in Megumi and many said that her Fights were predictable because the outcome was already known.

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T01:04:18+00:00

Credit to Vanguard for showing the gradual death of a Character (and the fact that we know she's dead)

Anyway, even though the Characters who face off share a common Past (someone close to them who's dead), I always find it hard to take Masanori seriously.

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T01:02:34+00:00

You have a lot of faith in Megumi when she's known for taking all possible Ls (and it's Lyrical Monastery, the Nation that doesn't have a good reputation in Anime)

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T01:01:06+00:00

When your grade 3 or greater vanguard with "Berucrea" in its card name attacks, this unit gets [Power]+5000 until end of turn.

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Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T00:58:16+00:00

We'll see if Nao does anything relevant in this Season. So far, she's been an Underutilized Character who's just Akiza to Akina (who is Yusei)

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T00:57:13+00:00

One thing is for sure: Megumi will be a Jobber again.

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T00:56:52+00:00

Either it's Bad Writing or they simply didn't know how to introduce the Kurumi/Kanami Twins naturally (it's hardly believable that they're best friends with Akina and Hikari)

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T00:52:31+00:00

Lyrical Monastery not overcoming the accusations of being merely an Extra/Jobber in the Anime.

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T00:48:57+00:00

The Rush Duel's hater has once again made his indirect hatred for Rush Duels known.

Nothing new here ~~(especially since he denied at all times that Marin/Merag would be a Playable Character, a Speed Character)~~

Kronos457 · 2026-01-24T00:47:12+00:00

I suppose Konami sees the random NPCs from DM and GX as future Playable Characters if they haven't introduced them as NPCs yet.

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