Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! [Season 1 Episodes 1-151]

Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!: A Wild Ride Through 151 Episodes of Dueling Chaos

If you’re a Yu-Gi-Oh! fan who grew up with the original series’ dark games and intense duels, Go Rush!! might feel like a trip to a parallel universe—one where aliens play card games to stop intergalactic wars, and the fate of space-time hinges on a well-timed “Rush Duel.” Spanning 151 episodes from April 2022 to March 2025, this eighth installment in the franchise takes a quirky, lighthearted detour from its predecessors, and fans are split on whether that’s a good thing.

Let’s start with the basics: Go Rush!! follows Yuhi and Yuamu Oudou, siblings running the “Alien Trouble Consultancy” in their small town. Their lives flip when they meet Yudias, a blue-haired alien from the war-torn planet Velgear, who crash-lands on Earth in search of “Rush Duel energy” to end his people’s conflict. Together, they duel their way through alien invaders, school rivals, and even a power-hungry commander named Zuwijo Zwil Velgear, all while introducing new mechanics like Galaxy Type monsters and Contact Fusion. The series wraps up in Episode 151 with a mind-bending finale where Yudias and the twins face off against Usu Otei, a villain messing with the “Dueling Space-Time.” As one fan put it, “The past, present, and future on the line—this final battle had some powerful draws and plays. Yuudias played hell of a duel, one of his most intense ones yet.”

But here’s the catch: Go Rush!! trades the original’s dark, psychological stakes for slapstick humor and silly side plots. Think: Yudias working at a convenience store, or the gang dueling a talking cat. For some, this shift was a breath of fresh air. “It’s so goofy, I can’t help but love it,” one reviewer gushed. “The characters are all idiots in the best way.” Others, though, missed the franchise’s iconic tension. “The duels feel underwhelming,” a critic lamented. “The original had duels that felt like life or death—here, it’s just… fun? Where’s the drama?”

The art style is another point of contention. Gone are the sharp, edgy designs of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters; instead, we get rounder, more cartoonish characters. “I miss Gallop’s art style,” a long-time fan wrote. “This feels like a kids’ show, not a Yu-Gi-Oh! anime.” But younger viewers seem to dig it—Go Rush!! has been praised for being more accessible to new fans, especially with its simplified “Rush Duel” rules (no waiting for your turn to draw five cards at once!).

Let’s talk about the finale, Episode 151. Titled “There Are Duelists Right Here,” it’s a chaotic, space-themed showdown where Yudias and the twins face Usu Otei on the moon. The episode is packed with over-the-top plays—Yudias summons a galaxy-sized monster, the twins combine their decks, and there’s even a golden light explosion that leaves everyone on the moon’s surface. Fans are divided here too: some called it “astounding” and “one of the best finales in the franchise,” while others thought it was “a mess.” “They just wanted this to go out in style,” one commenter summed up. “No logic, just fun.”

But here’s the thing: Go Rush!! never pretends to be something it’s not. It’s a love letter to the joy of dueling, not the stress of it. The characters are endearing—Yudias’ earnestness, Yuhi’s sarcasm, Yuamu’s determination—and their friendship is the heart of the show. Even when the plot gets silly, you can’t help but root for them. As one fan put it, “The ending was emotional—seeing Yudias and the twins stand together against the end? That’s what Yu-Gi-Oh! is all about: friendship and never giving up.”

Is Go Rush!! perfect? No. The pacing drags in the middle, some side characters feel underdeveloped, and the humor can be hit-or-miss. But it’s unapologetically fun. If you’re a die-hard fan of the original, you might roll your eyes at the silly alien gags. But if you’re looking for a light, upbeat anime with cool card games and a lot of heart, Go Rush!! is worth a watch.

At the end of the day, Go Rush!! is a reminder that Yu-Gi-Oh! isn’t just about dark games and high stakes—it’s about the people who duel together. As Yudias says in the finale, “There are duelists right here.” And for 151 episodes, those duelists made us laugh, cheer, and maybe even roll our eyes a little. Whether you love it or hate it, you can’t deny it’s a unique addition to the franchise.

So, should you watch it? If you’re under 20, probably yes—you’ll dig the humor and the fast-paced duels. If you’re an old-school fan, go in with an open mind. And if nothing else, the finale’s moon duel is worth skipping to—because where else are you going to see a blue-haired alien duel a villain on the moon using a galaxy monster? Exactly.

Go Rush!! might not be the Yu-Gi-Oh! we grew up with, but it’s the one we didn’t know we needed. And hey, at least it’s not another Zexal.

Final Verdict: 6.5/10—silly, fun, and a little messy, but with enough heart to make it worth your time.