Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!
{{Short description|Japanese anime television series}}
{{Infobox animanga/Header
| name = Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!
| image = File:YGOGoRushlogo.png
| caption =
| ja_kanji = 遊☆戯☆王ゴーラッシュ！！
| ja_romaji = Yūgiō Gōrasshu!!
| genre =
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = TV series
| director = {{ubl|Nobuhiro Kondo{{Cite web |url=https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/yugioh-gorush/staff/ |title=スタッフ・キャスト 遊☆戯☆王ゴーラッシュ！！ {{!}} テレビ東京アニメ公式 |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=TV Tokyo |language=Japanese}}|Naoto Hashimoto{{Efn|Assistant director}}}}
| producer =
| writer = Toshimitsu Takeuchi
| music =
| studio = Bridge
| licensee = {{English anime licensee
| NA = Konami Cross Media NY}}
| network =TXN (TV Tokyo), BS TV Tokyo
| network_en = Disney XD
| first = April 3, 2022
| last = March 30, 2025
| episodes = 151
| episode_list = List of Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! episodes
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Print
| type = manga
| author = Sugita Naoya
| illustrator = Sugita Naoya
| publisher = Shueisha
| demographic = Shōnen
| magazine = Saikyo Jump
| first = April 4, 2022
| last = March 4, 2024
| volumes = 4
| volume_list =
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Other
|title = Other series
|content =
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{{Infobox animanga/Other
|title = Other media
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{{Infobox animanga/Footer}}
{{Nihongo|Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!|遊☆戯☆王ゴーラッシュ！！|Yūgiō Gōrasshu!!}}, stylized as Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!!, is a Japanese anime series animated by Bridge. It is the seventh spin-off anime series in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise and an interquel to Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.
The series aired in Japan from April 3, 2022 to March 30, 2025.{{Cite web |url=https://comicbook.com/anime/news/yu-gi-oh-go-rush-new-anime-2022/ |title=New Yu-Gi-Oh Anime Announced |website=Comicbook |date=18 December 2021 |access-date=2022-02-28}}
Plot
{{main|List of Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! characters}}
The series takes place an unknown amount of time in the past prior to the events of Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. Yuga Ohdo, the creator of Rush Dueling in SEVENS, got transported to Mutsuba Town during his final duel with Otes and began working at the fledgling Goha Company led by Yuna Goha to recreate Rush Dueling. Yuhi and Yuamu, twin co-owners of an odds-jobs business called UTS, meet an alien named Yudias Velgear who came to Earth to understand Rush Dueling to lead his people to a better future. As the trio work together, they eventually become entangled in the mysterious ongoing war of Yudias' homeworld and the consequences of Yuga's actions and presence in the past.{{Cite web |date=2021-12-18 |title=Yu-Gi-Oh! Announces New Anime Series, Go Rush |url=https://www.cbr.com/yu-gi-oh-new-anime-go-rush/ |access-date=2022-02-28 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}
Media
=Anime=
{{see also|List of Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! episodes}}
On December 17, 2021, TV Tokyo announced that Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! would premiere on April 3, 2022, on TV Tokyo and BS TV Tokyo, with key staff members from Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens returning for their respective positions: Nobuhiro Kondo is directing the series at Bridge, Toshimitsu Takeuchi is in charge of series' scripts, and Kazuko Tadano and Hiromi Matsushita are designing the characters.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-17/yu-gi-oh-go-rush-anime-announced-with-april-2022-premiere/.180735|title=Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! Anime Announced With April 2022 Premiere|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=December 17, 2021}} From episodes 1-51, the first opening theme is {{Nihongo|"Shinkirō"|蜃気楼}} (Mirage) by Frederic while the ending theme is "One Way" by Yūsuke Saeki.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-03-05/yu-gi-oh-go-rush-anime-announces-cosplayer-enako-in-cast-song-artists-april-3-debut/.183282|title=Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! Anime Announces Cosplayer Enako in Cast, Song Artists, April 3 Debut|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=March 5, 2022}} From episodes 52-102, the second opening theme is "Soul Galaxy" by BRADIO while the ending theme is "Cosmos" by Taichi Mukai.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-02-19/bradio-taichi-mukai-perform-new-themes-for-yu-gi-oh-go-rush-anime/.195044|title=BRADIO, Taichi Mukai Perform New Themes for Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! Anime|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=April 9, 2023}} From episodes 103-151, the third opening theme is {{nihongo|"Let's Duel!"|デュエルしようぜ！|Dyueru shiyou ze!}} by Masayoshi Oishi while the ending theme is {{nihongo|"STAR RUSH"|{{Ruby|STAR|スター}} {{Ruby|RUSH|ラッシュ}}|Sutā Rasshu}} by Ayaka Nanase.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-18/masayoshi-oishi-ayaka-nanase-perform-new-themes-for-yu-gi-oh-go-rush-anime/.208867|title=Masayoshi Ōishi, Ayaka Nanase Perform New Themes for Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! Anime|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=April 15, 2024}} Until episode 127, "STAR RUSH" is replaced with {{nihongo|"It Won't Be Goodbye"|サヨナラにはならない|Sayonara ni wa Naranai}} by Ayaka Nanase from episodes 128-150.
An edited English-language dub premiered in the United States on Disney XD on January 11, 2025.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-01-03/disney-xd-airs-yu-gi-oh-go-rush-anime-in-u.s-on-january-11/.219706|title=Disney XD Airs Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! Anime in U.S. on January 11|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=January 3, 2025}}
=Manga=
On March 3, 2022, it was announced that Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! would be getting a manga in Saikyo Jump, written and illustrated by Sugita Naoya was released from April 4, 2022 to March 4, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://ygorganization.com/manga-yu-gi-oh-go-rush-manga-announced/|title=Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! Manga Announced|date=March 3, 2022|publisher=ygorganization|access-date=March 3, 2022}}
{{Graphic novel list/header
| OneLanguage = yes
| Language = Japanese
}}
{{Graphic novel list
| VolumeNumber = 1
| OriginalRelDate = December 2, 2022{{cite web|url=https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-883361-3|title=遊☆戯☆王ゴーラッシュ!! 1|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=May 7, 2023|language=Japanese}}
| OriginalISBN = 978-4-08-883361-3
| ChapterList = {{Numbered list|start=1
|{{nihongo|"A Duel with the Unknown!?"|未知との決闘!?|Michi to no Dyueru!?}}
|{{nihongo|"Face-Down Trap!?"|裏側の罠!?|Uragawa no Torappu!?}}
|{{nihongo|"The Strongest Summon!"|最強の召喚!|Saikyō no Shōkan!}}
|{{nihongo|"It's Love, Love!"|愛だろ愛!|Aidaro Ai!}}
|{{nihongo|"True Peace!!"|真の平和!!|Shin no Heiwa!!}}
|{{nihongo|"Conclusion!!"|決着!!|Ketchaku!!}}
}}
}}
{{Graphic novel list
| VolumeNumber = 2
| OriginalRelDate = June 2, 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-883576-1|title=遊☆戯☆王ゴーラッシュ!! 2|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=June 2, 2023|language=Japanese}}
| OriginalISBN = 978-4-08-883576-1
| ChapterList = {{Numbered list|start=7
|{{nihongo|"MIK!"|MIK!|Emuaikē!}}
|{{nihongo|"Underground Residential Area!"|地下居住区!|Chikakyojūku!}}
|{{nihongo|"Sky!"|デ・スカイ！|De Sukai!}}
|{{nihongo|"Rovian Bandits!!"|ロヴィアン盗賊団！！|Rovian Tōzokudan!!}}
|{{nihongo|"The Singer"|吟う者|Utau Mono}}
|{{nihongo|"The Power of Bonds"|キズナの力|Kizuna no Chikara}}
}}
}}
{{Graphic novel list
| VolumeNumber = 3
| OriginalRelDate = December 4, 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-883769-7|title=遊☆戯☆王ゴーラッシュ!! 3|publisher=Shueisha|access-date=October 4, 2023|language=Japanese}}
| OriginalISBN = 978-4-08-883769-7
| ChapterList = {{Numbered list|start=13
|{{nihongo|"Doubt"|疑い|Utagai}}
|{{nihongo|"Lugh"|ルーグ|Rūgu}}
|{{nihongo|"Of Terror..."|恐怖の…|Kyōfu no...}}
|{{nihongo|"Serious Game"|真剣勝負|Shinken Shōbu}}
|{{nihongo|"The Great King is Coming"|大王来る|Daiō Kitaru}}
|{{nihongo|"True Ace!"|真のエース！|Shin no Ēsu!}}
}}
}}
{{Graphic novel list
| VolumeNumber = 4
| OriginalRelDate = June 4, 2024{{cite web|url=https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-884084-0|title=遊☆戯☆王ゴーラッシュ!! 4|publisher=Shueisha|language=Japanese}}
| OriginalISBN = 978-4-08-884084-0
| ChapterList = {{Numbered list|start=19
|{{nihongo|"That Guy"|アイツ|Aitsu}}
|{{nihongo|"Undercover Investigation"|潜入捜索|Sen'nyū Sōsaku}}
|{{nihongo|"Yuamu's Determination"|遊歩の決意|Yuamu no Ketsui}}
|{{nihongo|"Time of Trial"|試練の時|Shiren no Toki}}
|{{nihongo|"God Versus God"|神ＶＳ神|Goddo Bāsasu Goddo}}
|{{nihongo|"Friends Forever"|ずっと仲間だ|Zutto Nakama da}}
}}
}}
|}
=Trading Card Game=
{{see also|Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game}}
In the main-line card game, Illusion-type monsters were introduced in April 2023 with the release of the set Duelist Nexus. No new summoning mechanics or Master Rules were added.
==Rush Duels==
A new monster Type for Rush Duels was introduced with the advent of the anime, named Galaxy. It is used by the protagonist, Yudias.
In August 2012, a new mechanic for Rush Duels debuted in the anime, known as Equip Spells.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-13 |title=YGOrganization {{!}} [RD/KP11] Road Arms - Sevens Lance |url=https://ygorganization.com/equipsmatteringitsmorelikelythanyouthink/ |access-date=2022-12-06 |website=YGOrganization |language=en-US}} They were later released in October. These function similar to Equip Spells from the main game.
Following a rule update in January 2023,{{Cite web |date=2022-10-31 |title=YGOrganization {{!}} [RUSH DUEL] Change To How Legends Work |url=https://ygorganization.com/rush-duel-change-to-how-legends-work/ |access-date=2022-12-06 |website=YGOrganization |language=en-US |archive-date=December 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206165304/https://ygorganization.com/rush-duel-change-to-how-legends-work/ |url-status=live }} unofficially called "Rush Master Rule 2", players are now allowed to use one Legend card per Card Type in a deck (one Spell, one Trap, and one Monster).
The Rush Duel format was added worldwide to Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links beginning September 28, 2023.{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XunOFynG2Oo | title=【DIGITAL + TRADING CARD GAME CH】Yu-Gi-Oh! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 DAY2 (Championship Match) | website=YouTube | date=6 August 2023 }} A world based on Go Rush!! was added to the game in late 2024.{{cite web | url=https://www.duellinksmeta.com/articles/news/october-2024/go-rush-world-tgs | title=TGS 2024: Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!! Boxes & Structure Decks Revealed! | Duel Links Meta | date=28 September 2024 }}
Reception
{{expand section|date=March 2023}}
The series has received mixed to negative reviews from fans alike.
Notes
{{Noteslist}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/yugioh-gorush/ Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! Official website at TV Tokyo] {{in lang|ja}}
- {{ann|anime|25064}}
- {{imdb title|19383782|Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!}}
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