Ep. 25: Yuugi's depression after losing star chips to Kaiba leads Anzu to duel Mai
Aired on October 10, 2000Filler
Yuugi falls into deep depression after losing half his star chips to Kaiba, which cost him the opportunity to save his grandfather. His mental state deteriorates further as he develops a severe fear of his "other self," preventing him from dueling. To assist Yuugi in overcoming this crisis, Anzu volunteers to participate in a duel against Mai. Mai possesses a sufficient number of star chips to qualify for the finals, making her a strategic opponent for Anzu's intervention. This match serves as a critical effort to help Yuugi regain his confidence and move past his psychological barriers.
Episodes
- Ep. 21 · Yuugi and Jonouchi defeat the Gate Guardian to obtain star chips for Pegasus' castle
- Ep. 22 · Yuugi and Kaiba duel on the castle roof to determine who faces Pegasus
- Ep. 23 · Yuugi faces Kaiba's devastating trap and ultimate dragon while drawing strength from friends and family
- Ep. 24 · Yuugi and Kuribou weaken Kaiba's Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon in a high-stakes duel
- Ep. 25 · Yuugi's depression after losing star chips to Kaiba leads Anzu to duel Mai
- Ep. 26 · Yuugi Enters Pegasus Castle as Kaiba Faces the Creator in Duel Part One
- Ep. 27 · Pegasus uses Toon World card to transform Blue-Eyes White Dragon into Toon Dragon
- Ep. 28 · Friends investigate Pegasus's cheating methods while Yuugi contemplates defeating him with the Millennium Puzzle.
- Ep. 29 · Yuugi struggles with self-doubt and fear of his alter ego during his semi-final match against Mai.