Even if the world is destroyed, I'll always be on Varis' side!
— Spectre[1]
Spectre,[2] also known as Specter (スペクター Supekutā) in the Japanese version, is a character appearing in the Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS anime. He is Varis' assistant and a member of the Knights of Hanoi, as well as one of the victims of the Hanoi Project and the human who Earth was based on.
Design[]
Appearance[]
Spectre's VR Form
Spectre is a fair skinned man with gray hair and light blue eyes. In his VR form he wears a white suit with yellow outlines, and a black stripe on his chest. He also wears white shoes.
Outside of the virtual environment, Spectre looks seemingly identical to his VR form. He wears gray coat, white shirt, black vest, gray pants and brown shoes.
As a child, he wore a green jacket over a dark shirt and khaki pants.
Personality[]
Much like Varis, Spectre is a villainous individual who will do anything to protect the goals of Knights of Hanoi, doubting that anyone would truly understand their reason for executing their plans. Living up to his name, Spectre briefly appears to do whatever Varis orders him. He has a habit of snapping his fingers to perform an action, as well as giving a polite bow to his opponent before engaging in duels.
Spectre likes to know everything about his opponent before he duels them. He then uses information on their past to distress them. When dueling Blue Angel, he correctly ascertained she got her avatar name from the "Blue Angel" book, which her brother used to read to her, when she was a little girl crying over the loss of her parents. Not only does the knowledge unsettle Blue Angel, Spectre also claims that she will cry like the Blue Angel in the story because when she loses to him, she will lose her connection with her brother and become mere data.
During his duel with Blue Angel, Spectre was shown to be an extremely manipulative, deceptive, and cold-hearted individual, at one point going as far as feigning having seen the light through Skye's actions inspired by the Blue Angel story, only to later burn the book, causing her great distress. He also mocks Playmaker's self-proclaimed revenge to be ridiculous, as he brought his war with Hanoi to everyone else's involvement, despite his best intentions. He is also cowardly to a petty degree, to the point using Akira Zaizen as his hostage when he was cornered, calling it his trump card to win.
A young Spectre walked a path of darkness, without love he struggled to find, which created a destructive hatred inside him.[3] While Playmaker said that incident caused time to stop for him, Spectre said that due to it, time started moving for him. He had fun during the incident and stated that if the incident hurt Playmaker then he must have led a happy life before it.
His antisocial behavior, along with his twisted, manipulative, sadistic nature and downright disengagement with the human race, shows he's at core a sociopathic misanthrope.
In Season 2, Spectre retains much of his old personality while some of his better qualities are shown. This is seen when he calmly guided Theodore to Yusaku and Ai, ensuring him that he's not deceiving them, although promising to destroy Theodore if he stays loyal to Flame. A human side of him is seen when he shed a tear for Earth and when he reprimanded Lightning for instigating the chain of events that lead to his Ignis' demise, showing that despite being on opposing sides, part of him genuinely cared for Earth since the Ignis was the only relative he's ever had. He is also shown to be considerate at times, asking Lightning if his comrades are alright prior to his duel.
Abilities[]
Spectre has the ability to discern his Ignis presence. It was seen after Earth got terminated by SOL where he was the only human able to feel that he is gone.
Biography[]
History[]
Young Spectre
When Spectre was still a baby, his parents abandoned him inside a hollow tree, at the mountain behind an orphanage. It took several days after he was abandoned for the orphanage to find him, and during that time, the tree protected him from rain, wind, and wild animals. It closed its branches around the hollow where Spectre lay each time something threatened him. After he was found, he was raised in the orphanage for several years, though he only felt at peace near the tree and regretted that he couldn't spend much time with it. He grew up in the orphanage, but because he never had relatives, he didn't interact with other people. Even among the other children, he was always alone and bored. He lived like a Spectre, for nobody cared about him.[1]
As a child, Spectre was one of the six children who were kidnapped in the Lost Incident,[4] but the incident actually entertained him, even if he was penalized and electrocuted. He sensed someone was testing him and expected big things for him. This pleased Spectre, who felt he had a reason to live. He was sad when the Incident ended and he was returned to the orphanage. The other adults at the orphanage forbade him to talk about what he experienced, and they treated him cautiously. Since he felt more alone than before, he first ran towards the hollow tree, only to see that it was cut down. On that day, he began distrusting society, and ran away from the orphanage to the location of the Lost Incident. Since the location was locked, he waited there, hoping he would return playing. One day, Spectre saw a hooded figure who came for Spectre, which pleased him. Since that day, Spectre served Varis with a stern loyalty.[1]
Season one[]
Spectre appeared inside the Knights of Hanoi base along with Varis. He reported that they had found a lead on Ai, who would attempt at reviving Cyberse. He also told Varis about Playmaker and how he would interfere with their plans. Since Playmaker deleted his record logs, the two concluded he was a skilled hacker. Varis was interested, but asked of Spectre to keep the priorities on Ignis.[5] Varis and Spectre watched the knight duel Playmaker, which resulted in the latter's victory.[6] Spectre told Varis that he had made some wrong decisions in his attempt to gain Ai. He, however, said that the sliver lining was that SOL Technologies also failed to gain the A.I.[7]
Spectre and Blue Angel meet
Later inside the Knights base, he and Varis watched Blue Angel's public announcement to duel Playmaker. He told Varis that they could use her. Inside LINK VRAINS, Spectre appeared from the shadows to speak to a waiting Blue Angel. He told her how Playmaker hadn't showed up and she questioned if he was a Knight. Ignoring the question, he said hello to her and the section where they were meeting then turned into a darkened, digital area. Spectre, appearing bigger then his usual size, walked into Blue Angel before disappearing. The shock made Blue Angel shield her eyes. He appeared behind Blue Angel which shocked her and as she moved, he appeared before her. He said he was a fan of hers and she accused him of lying. He denied this and said he wanted her to beat Playmaker, while now appearing on the floor. Spectre then returned to standing and held up a glowing purple card. He fired it towards Blue Angel which hit her. He told her this card will open a door deep in her heart. He wished her luck and disappeared. The card seemed to be absorbed into her Duel Disk upon his exit. After he left, Blue Angel seemed to not remember why she was there.[8]
Spectre and Varis watched the duel between Playmaker and Blue Angel. Varis counted on the card Spectre gave to Blue Angel to control her.[9] Dr. Kogami was surprised how Playmaker wanted revenge for what had happened 10 years ago. Spectre arrived, noting how scary the fate can be.[10] Spectre was with Varis, who noted his subordinates have been defeated by Playmaker and his allies. Varis noted despite this setback, his three subordinates would serve as the core for his plan. Spectre reminded Varis they still didn't know about Playmaker's identity, but Varis proclaimed the plan had to continue, even if it cost his life, and nothing would stand in his path.[11]
Varis let Spectre face Kitamura, to test the latter before letting him join the Knights of Hanoi. Spectre introduced himself and battled Kitamura in a Master Duel. Spectre defeated Kitamura, and thanked him, for due to his poor management, the takeover of LINK VRAINS was easy. However, he was disgusted to see Kitamura wanted to trick Varis into his bidding. Kitamura wished to join the Knights of Hanoi. Spectre snapped his fingers, bidding his wish - as data. With that, Kitamura glowed with a red light before disappearing. Spectre turned to the journalists, Frog and Pigeon, declaring that anyone wishing to enter LINK VRAINS would suffer the same fate. Still, he dared anyone to log inside. Later, he faced Blue Angel, and introduced himself to her, noting it was the second time they met. With a snap of his fingers, Spectre reminded Blue Angel of the incident, when he gave her 'that card'. Blue Angel accused him of giving her that computer virus, as Spectre noted he was "her fan". She demanded an explanation behind this, but Spectre refused to answer, thinking she would not understand, like combining hobbies and ideals. He exclaimed an idol like her would not understand his noble ideals. Since Varis ordered him to crush anyone that wanted to stop their plans, Spectre let Blue Angel escape. She refused, swearing to defeat him and Varis. Spectre thought a weakling like her could not defeat Varis, and promised a far worse fate than a computer virus should she lose, alerting her she would not be able to return to the real world. Blue Angel nevertheless promised to protect LINK VRAINS from the likes of him. The two initiated a Master Duel. Spectre Normal Summoned "Sunseed Genius Loci", and used it to Link Summon "Sunavalon Dryas".[2]
Spectre explained his monster could not be targeted for attacks. Blue Angel suspected there was more to it than that, while Spectre set a card. She asked about Ghost Gal's whereabouts, as Spectre joked that he hoped he would be Ghost Gal's friend, with a name like that. Blue Angel demanded a serious answer, as Spectre proclaimed Varis had defeated her, and was a part of Tower of Hanoi as data. He assured Blue Angel she would be a part of the tower, too. Blue Angel swore she would not allow Spectre to do that, by defeating him, which amused Spectre. Blue Angel started her turn by summoning two "Trickstar" monsters, and played "Trickstar Light Arena" to prevent Spectre from activating his Set card, and brought out "Trickstar Holly Angel". Spectre noted its effects can damage him and strengthen "Holly Angel", as Blue Angel noted being too popular had its drawbacks. She revived "Trickstar Lilybell" and inflicted 200 LP damage on Spectre. However, she saw the tree started reacting, but Spectre ordered her to continue.[12]
"Trickstar Lilybell" attacked Spectre directly, who announced his tree's effects have been triggered - Spectre Special Summoned a Link Monster, "Sunvine Gardna", which restored Spectre's LP back. Spectre took note that Blue Angel drew inspiration from the book named after her. Spectre admitted it was a good book, and read it out loud, claiming the character, "Blue Angel", shared the traits of Skye Zaizen herself. He continued reading, pointing out that Skye Zaizen also feels lonely and cries. To prevent that, Spectre knew Skye Zaizen became Blue Angel, a hero of LINK VRAINS, to become popular. Blue Angel was angry Spectre dug up her past, who was nevertheless amused. Blue Angel identified him to be like the evil monsters in the book, as a "sad excuse for a human". She swore to defeat Spectre, who claimed it would be an honor. "Trickstar Holly Angel" attacked "Sunvine Gardna", who protected Spectre by reducing 800 LP damage from that attack, as well as ending Blue Angel's Battle Phase.[12]
Blue Angel realized Spectre played a defensive Deck, who boasted it is an absolute defense. Blue Angel ended her turn with a Set card, while Spectre belittled her efforts. Blue Angel planned on using "Trickstar Reincarnation", which would make Spectre draw five cards and two of her "Trickstar Lycoris" would inflict 2000 LP damage on him. His Set card, "Sunvine Burial", banished Blue Angel's "Trickstar Reincarnation" and all of her copies in her Deck. He predicted Blue Angel would use that to inflict a lot of damage on his LP through "Trickstar Lycoris". Spectre claimed he opened Blue Angel's heart, finding that loneliness when Skye was six years old, after the disappearance of her parents, soothed down when Akira read the "Blue Angel" book to her. Seeing Akira was her "treasure", Spectre knew Skye fears losing that "treasure" the most. He proclaimed Blue Angel would lose everything, after she loses to him in this duel. Spectre drew a card and was inflicted 400 LP damage, and used "Sunavalon Dryas" to bring out "Sunvine Healer", which restored his 500 LP back.[12]
Using "Sunvine Healer", Spectre's "Sunavalon Dryas" evolved into "Sunavalon Dryades", a Link-2 monster. He noted like Akira protects his sister, this tree protects Spectre. Blue Angel sensed Spectre was also alone, since he loved the book, but unlike her, he was not loved and became destructive, which is the source of his power. Spectre found Blue Angel a strange person to have noticed his traits. Still, this made it clear to him that Blue Angel knew her purpose, and found it bad that she would not live up to that. He brought the "Sunseed Genius Loci", using it to Link Summon "Sunvine Thrasher", whose ATK was boosted to 2400. "Sunvine Thrasher" destroyed "Trickstar Holly Angel" in a double K.O., but Spectre revived the latter to the Link Marker of "Sunavalon Draydes". "Trickstar Holly Angel" destroyed one of Blue Angel's "Trickstar Lycoris", and Spectre asked her how did it feel to be attacked by her own ace monster. Blue Angel wondered if there was a way to destroy his tree, and upon looking at her hand, found a new strategy.[12]
Blue Angel Link Summoned "Trickstar Crimson Heart" and regained a bit of her LP. To stop "Sunavalon Dryades", Blue Angel raised its ATK by playing "Trickstar Bouquet", then had it sent to the Extra Deck with "Trickstar Temptation". She noted Spectre bore love towards the tree, but hatred as well, which was covered by the tree. Spectre admitted he sought love, but that love was never fulfilled. He claimed he was fine, even if he was scarred. He tempted Blue Angel, who fought for those that were hurt, for him, too, by negating "Trickstar Temptation" by the summoning of "Sunvine Maiden". Blue Angel was greately displeased her strategy failed, a failure Spectre commended to her lack of desire to understand him. He claimed he felt alone, at the bottom of a canyon, walking on a path without sound or light, and told her she would never defeat him if she does not understand that. His tree evolved further into "Sunavalon Dryanome", and Link Summoned a "Sunvine Thrasher", who attacked "Trickstar Crimson Heart". While the latter was revived to Spectre's field, Blue Angel used "Trickstar Light Arena" to reverse the damage, gaining LP to 5000.[3]
With no defenses left, Blue Angel took 4000 LP damage from "Trickstar" monsters Spectre stole from her GY. On her next turn, Blue Angel made three consecutive Link Summons to bring out "Trickstar Delfiendium". Returning the three banished "Trickstar Reincarnation" cards to her hand, Blue Angel's "Trickstar Delfiendium" gained 3000 ATK, though Spectre reminded her that his tree protected him. Blue Angel pointed out that all of the Link Markers of "Sunavalon Dryanome" were occupied, and could not trigger its effect. Her "Trickstar Delfiendium" attacked, and Blue Angel realized she won. However, Spectre clapped for this strategy, with his LP intact, which shocked Blue Angel. He used "Sunavalon Dryanome" to reposition the attacked "Trickstar Crimson Heart" to a different Main Monster Zone and negated the attack. Since Blue Angel was unable to set "Trickstar Reincarnation" cards she obtained, Spectre noted she was unable to do anything and would finish her off and let her meet Ghost Gal soon.[3]
Blue Angel went defensive by returning "Trickstar Delfiendium" and "Trickstar Candina" to Special Summon two "Trickstar Lycoris". She bet on her strategy by playing "Trickstar Treat", which set the "Trickstar Reincarnation" from her hand, meaning Spectre would draw cards and take damage from "Trickstar Lycoris", at the cost of Blue Angel taking 1000 LP at the End Phase. Blue Angel noticed Spectre has been analyzing her, meaning he wanted some protection, too, from being alone. She declared the ultimate love was the blue love he sought out. She swore to save Spectre, who dared her to just do that. Spectre took 1600 damage from Blue Angel's tactic, but he replenished LP by bringing out "Sunvine Healer". Blue Angel continued by setting a second copy of "Trickstar Reincarnation", halving Spectre's LP. Blue Angel noted even in cruelest hearts, people yearned for love, and played her final "Trickstar Reincarnation".[3]
A sadistic Spectre laughs at Blue Angel's defeat
Spectre started crying, demanding that Blue Angel saved her, but before that happened, Spectre played "Sunbloom Doom". Targeting "Trickstar Holly Angel", Spectre gained LP equal to the ATK of all monsters that shared the type, Fairy. Spectre noted Blue Angel didn't live up to her promise, who was terrified, as Spectre's LP raised and fell to 7200. He admitted that he did read the "Blue Angel" book, and found he had to defeat someone as pathetic enough to think that had to save him. He ripped the book, which was burnt down. Blue Angel questioned if tormenting her made Spectre happy, who explained even if "Trickstar Treat" would deplete all of her LP, he would personally defeat her. Simply by banishing "Sunbloom Doom", Spectre destroyed Blue Angel's "Trickstar Lycoris" (whose Level equaled the number of Spell and Trap cards played during this turn), and inflicted 1000 LP to her. Spectre bid farewell to *Skye Zaizen*, a girl that failed to become a Blue Angel, whose wings shattered at her defeat. Blue Angel fell down, making Spectre laugh maniacally.[3]
Spectre gloated over Blue Angel's unconscious body, claiming he crushed her "blue love". As promised, Spectre declared Blue Angel could not log out of LINK VRAINS, thinking it was a fitting punishment for this "pathetic idol", then teleported away. He came out of a portal to confront Playmaker. Spectre introduced himself, and explained he would not let them pass through. He told him that these were Varis' orders, and they would be crushed, too, like Blue Angel was, which shocked Ai and Playmaker. Spectre informed them he defeated her without even having to use his full strength. Spectre confirmed that he did defeat Blue Angel, but he remembered she spoke something about "blue love", which Ai did not understand. Spectre showed them bits of data of Blue Angel, stating she had no power to save him, and promised the same fate would befall Playmaker. When the duel started, Spectre again began by using "Sunseed Genus Loci" to Link Summon "Sunavalon Dryas", and setting a card.[1]
Playmaker remembered Blue Angel's tactics were about burning effect damage, and knowing he defeated her quickly, Ai proclaimed he was very dangerous, too. However, Ai noticed Spectre's monster did not look very offensive. Playmaker asked Spectre why does he fight, but Spectre claimed he fought for Varis. Playmaker tried to persuade Spectre to step down, if he did not know about Varis' mastermind plan. Spectre replied that he knew that the data around the world would be destroyed, but he nevertheless would stand by Varis. Playmaker claimed that Spectre did not understand Varis, whose plans have been continuing since ten years ago, in an incident where many people were harmed. He claimed an outsider like Spectre had no reason to be involved in this. Spectre claimed he understood the Lost Incident, and was one of the six children that were involved in that event, just like Playmaker was. Playmaker was surprised, and pointed out the atrocity of the Lost Incident that befell Spectre.[1]
Spectre did not understand, and explained that the incident actually entertained him, since he never felt livelier. He explained if one had a happy life before the Lost Incident, the event must've been hard for them. Spectre explained he was found by Varis at the site of the Lost Incident, and he gave Spectre a place where he could belong, among the Knights of Hanoi. Spectre wondered if he was weird, but thought Playmaker was even stranger for his sense of justice. Playmaker remembered that due to that incident, time stopped moving for him, but Spectre replied that it started moving for him since then. Ai noticed Playmaker was distant, and reminded he was nothing alike Spectre, and pointed out the tower would continue growing as long as they waste time. Playmaker understood, while Spectre dared Playmaker to defeat him.[1]
Playmaker Link Summoned "Link Disciple" and "Link Devotee" by linking them. Playmaker tributed "Link Devotee" to draw a card and swap one into his Deck, then Special Summoned two "Link Tokens" and Normal Summoning "Cyberse Gadget", whose effect revived "Latency" from his GY. Using these monsters, Playmaker made three Link Summons: "Binary Sorceress", "Multi Sledgehammer" and "Binary Blader". Since his tree could not be attacked, Spectre took the attack of "Binary Sorceress", only to replenish his LP by Special Summoning "Sunvine Gardna". Spectre explained the tree protected him when he was a baby, and when the tree was cut down, he began distrusting society, and now served Varis. Spectre proclaimed as long as the tree was on the field, nobody could defeat him. He anticipated Ignis would be erased, along with LINK VRAINS. Playmaker reminded him Spectre would be erased, too.[1]
Spectre counted on that, since he merely wished to fulfill Varis' goal. Playmaker's noted that Spectre woukd sacrifice himself for Varis. Spectre merely replied Playmaker would never understand their goals, as long as he chased after revenge. Since Playmaker's attack failed, he had "Binary Sorceress" share half her attack to "Binary Blader", who could attack twice per Battle Phase, as Ai noted Spectre would take 2000 LP damage. Spectre's "Sunvine Gardna" protected him by reducing that damage by 800, and that damage healed Playmaker, due to "Binary Sorceress'" effect. To speed things up, Spectre used "Sunavalon Glorious Growth" to summon a Sunvine Token, and use it with "Sunvine Gardna" to make his tree evolve into "Sunavalon Dryanome", even in the middle of Playmaker's battle.[1]
Ai sensed they could be in big trouble, unless Playmaker tried harder. In addition, Spectre neutralized Playmaker's efforts by returning the LP count to 4000. Playmaker noticed that is a defense-oriented deck, and Blue Angel must've fallen to Spectre's tricks. Spectre announced the tree could not be attacked, and Ai knew Spectre anticipated these attacks. "Binary Blader" made its second attack, giving Spectre 2600 LP damage and replenishing Playmaker's LP by the same amount. Spectre repeated his combo, summoning another "Sunvine Gardna", and "Sunavalon Glorious Growth" raised his LP back and lowered Playmaker's LP back to 4000. In an attempt to finish this, Playmaker removed all of the Counters of "Multi Sledghammer" it received when other monsters attacked, raising its ATK to 4000. Ai praised Playmaker, while Spectre noted all of these insignificant attacks were just to power up "Multi Sledgehammer" for a final strike. Ai claimed it was a brilliant strategy, but Spectre told it was not perfect; "Sunavalon Glorious Growth" redirected the attack to "Sunvine Gardna", who reduced the damage.[13]
Once more, Spectre summoned a "Sunvine Gardna", regained the LP and made Playmaker's LP back to 4000. Ai realized Spectre has the advantage in here, who confirmed these words, for Playmaker was walking towards his defeat. Spectre smirked, showing that his tree had no weaknesses. Spectre explained they both experienced the Lost Incident. However, Playmaker was obsessed with revenge, while Spectre helped Varis in saving the world. The latter pointed the battle was decided from the start. Playmaker doubted that, while Spectre told it were moments before Playmaker's defeat. Spectre went on offense, reviving "Sunseed Genius Loci" with "Sunvine Shrine" and using it to Link Summon "Sunvine Thrasher". "Sunvine Thrasher", with 3200 ATK, attacked "Binary Blader", who absorbed half the ATK of "Multi Sledgehammer". Spectre repeated his combo, just like with Blue Angel's "friends", by taking "Binary Blader" and have it attack Playmaker's monsters. Ai warned Playmaker he was losing, but Playmaker was glad that Spectre could no longer use the effect of "Sunavalon Dryanome", for all of the zones its Link Markers were pointing to were occupied, and believed to have a chance at winning the next turn. [13]
Ai noted that's why Playmaker has that name. Spectre explained someone said the same thing earlier. He Normal Summoned "Sunseed Genius Loci", and used it with "Sunvine Gardna" to Link Summon "Sunavalon Daphne". Ai and Playmaker realized this just expanded "Sunavalon" zones for its effects. "Sunavalon Daphne" sent "Binary Blader" to return the two "Sunvine Gardna" to Spectre's Extra Deck. Suddenly, the bridge began to break, as the data was being erased. However, Spectre's tree reformed the bridge, letting the duel continue on. Using "Sunavalon Force", Spectre made his tree immune to effects, while Ai reminded Spectre could simply summon more "Sunvine" monsters to protect himself. Playmaker made three consecutive Link Summons to bring out "Excode Talker" and "Underclock Taker", preventing Spectre from using two Main Monster Zones and reducing the ATK of "Sunvine Thrasher" to 900. Spectre was displeased, since he could not use his combo to protect himself, while Ai gloated they would win. Spectre snapped his fingers, showing Playmaker that Akira was captured. Spectre explained Akira went to rescue his sister, and promised to touch him with the vines, which would corrupt him with a virus.[13]
Spectre threatened if he were to be injured, the vines would expand and eventually infect Akira. Ai and Playmaker were angry that Spectre was cheating and playing dirty, by dragging people that weren't even involved. Spectre chuckled, reminding how many people Playmaker actually got involved in this crisis. He noted Blue Angel became a victim, and Akira was captured, too, who told Playmaker not to worry about him. Ai reminded Playmaker not to listen to this villain. However, Playmaker ended his turn, surprising Ai and Akira. Spectre laughed, for he discovered Playmaker's weakness: virtue. He noted Playmaker wanted revenge, but he would not let innocents be hurt. For amidst that revenge, Spectre knew Playmaker would think of virtue to keep on fighting, which was what Spectre considered weakness. With the ATK of "Sunvine Thrasher" restored, Spectre pointed out the "undefeatable" Playmaker would soon experience his first and final defeat. "Sunvine Thrasher" slashed "Underclock Taker", and with "Sunavalon Force", Playmaker's LP were reduced to 900. Ai panicked, as the bridge continued collapsing.[13]
Spectre lamented that he could not defeat Playmaker, considering the bridge was collapsing. Playmaker smiled, for Spectre's efforts did not defeat him. Spectre frowned, while Playmaker thought Varis would be disappointed to hear those news. When Playmaker fell, Spectre's tree reformed the bridge, just to continue on the duel. Spectre became angry, and promised to finish Playmaker off by ending the duel. Still, Spectre was confident Playmaker could not win, not only because of Spectre's combo, but due to Playmaker's sense of justice, which would not let Akira be infected by the virus. Akira yelled out Playmaker should ignore him, else that would make Skye's sacrifice worthless. Spectre ended his turn, daring Playmaker to risk Akira by attacking him. Ai pointed at Spectre for cheating and dirty play, who took those words as a compliment. Spectre was happy, considering this foul play let him gain the advantage. Playmaker set a card, despite Spectre daring him to attack. Spectre was slightly disappointed, as was Ai.[14]
Spectre had "Sunvine Thrasher" attack "Excode Talker", who was protected by Playmaker's "Overload Anchor". Ai claimed they were just getting started, so Spectre let his opponent do whatever they wanted. Ai reminded Playmaker about the other effect of "Overload Anchor", which could lower down the ATK of "Sunvine Thrasher", to mount an attack. Playmaker remained silent, which Spectre noted he truly was a champion of justice. Ai reminded Playmaker if they lose, the tower would be completed, and everyone would be erased. Spectre continued mocking Playmaker, who activated "Link Processing Failure" to stop Spectre's Link Monsters from attacking. Spectre claimed that was nevertheless a pointless move, and Playmaker could not do anything, unless he attacked. Ai voiced Spectre's words, telling him to forget Akira, else the world would be plunged into chaos. Ai named Playmaker as the world's last hope. Spectre did not want to watch Ai and Playmaker quarrel, and he Link Summoned the Link-4 "Sunavalon Dryatrentiay". He tributed "Sunavalon Daphne" to destroy Playmaker's Spell and Trap Cards. Next, he revived "Sunseed Genius Loci" and used it to bring out another "Sunvine Thrasher", whose ATK became 4000.[14]
Ai became worried, but sighed, hearing that Spectre's monsters in Main Monster Zones could not attack the turn he used his tree's effect. Playmaker doubted that, since Spectre had a reason to summon that high ATK monster. Spectre commended Playmaker for that observation, as his tree attacked and gained ATK, equal to the ATK of the monsters it pointed to. The tree went to make the finishing move, but Playmaker anticipated this. Using "Link Surge Counter", the ATK of "Excode Talker" became equal to that of "Sunavalon Dryatrentiay", making both monsters destroyed in battle. Spectre claimed it was still pointless, for "Sunavalon Force" shaved Playmaker's LP to 50. Ai praised Playmaker for avoiding defeat. Just as Spectre went to mock Playmaker's efforts, he saw "Sunavalon Dryatrentiay" falling, and was reminded of the tree he saw cut from his childhood. Without Spectre's tree, the cards on his field became destroyed. Playmaker noted it was very difficult to break Spectre's combo, until his tree was the one that attacked.[14]
Ai started to mock Spectre that "his mommy could not protect him". Spectre yelled out for his sacred tree, startling Ai and Playmaker. Spectre revived the tree with "Sunavalon Cursed Reborn", and while its effects were negated, its ATK became 4000. Ai was scared, while Spectre exclaimed due to the effect, any LP damage he would receive would also be taken to Playmaker, assuring that defeat. Ai noted this was why Akira should've been ignored. Kolter completed the code, causing Akira to vanish. However, the trap was too complex, and the attempt failed. Akira reminded the importance of winning, else Skye's sacrifice would've been in vain, and all of this would lead to more victims. He asked for Playmaker's conviction, reminding even with these sacrifices, he has to bear this burden and continue. Akira smiled for a bit, and grasped the vines, taking damage and vanishing. Spectre laughed at Akira, for he entrusted the future to a man, who could not win. Playmaker, who became vengeful, made Spectre doubt his words, reminding him that his dueling always wins, and with Akira gone, his doubts have disappeared. (In the dub, Playmaker said he never told Akira to sacrifice himself; in fact he did nothing to earn Akira's trust; Akira chose to sacrifice himself for Playmaker's sake, and he will not let slip the opportunity Akira gave him.) [14]
Spectre collapses in defeat
Spectre watches as his mother tree burns down (this scene is cut from the dub)
Playmaker Normal Summoned "ROM Cloudia" and revived "Latency", using the latter for Link Summoning of "Talkback Lancer". Tributing "ROM Cloudia", Playmaker resurrected "Excode Talker", and with "Link Atrocity", raised the latter's ATK to 4000, matching that of Spectre's tree. Spectre noted Playmaker aimed for a mutual destruction, and yelled out his goal was complete, for Playmaker would never reach Varis. Playmaker replied Spectre's goal was gone, for "Link Atrocity" caused the tree's ATK was lowered back to 0. With a final slash, "Excode Talker" crushed the tree, causing Spectre to fall down in defeat. Spectre started shaking, for he could not believe he had lost, thinking he should've let Playmaker fall down the bridge. He didn't expect his loyalty to Varis would backfire, but had no regrets. Playmaker claimed he had no doubts anymore (in the dub, Playmaker said he did not care), yet Spectre told doubt and regret were two different things (in the dub, Spectre claimed he had Playmaker where he wanted him). As the bridge continued collapsing, Playmaker and Ai continued towards the tower. Spectre apologized to Varis for his failure. He stopped, looking at his burning tree, and remembered the times it spent together with it. Spectre muttered "Mother..." before the tree vanished (this scene is cut from the dub version, instead Spectre vanishes as Playmaker runs past him).[14]
Following his defeat, Spectre fell into a coma, but was taken back to the Knights of Hanoi hideout, where Varis praised his hard work, and said that his defeat would not be in vain.[15] Thus, for the sake of Spectre's sacrifice and that of his subordinates, Varis went atop the Tower of Hanoi to duel Playmaker in the last moments before the tower's completion.[16]
Season two[]
After the defeat of the Knights of Hanoi, Spectre rewatched the video of the duel between Playmaker and Varis. Learning about the Extra Link, Spectre became fascinated by it, thinking it was a beautiful sight to behold.[17]
In LINK VRAINS, Spectre was told of the "new Playmaker", Soulburner, and his corresponding Ignis, Flame. Spectre was surprised to hear that during the Tower of Hanoi's construction, someone destroyed Cyberse World. The person, Faust, believed the Ignis have fled, and Dr. Genome commented how troublesome that was. Spectre believed Soulburner was also a Lost Incident victim. Varis walked to the group, who bowed to him, confirming that Soulburner's real name was Theodore Hamilton. Spectre pointed out no Ignis came to him, but was reminded that the Ignis won't come to him if he was to hunt them down and exterminate them. Faust explained they know the location of Yusaku and Theo, proposing an action towards them. Varis refused, stating such problems should be resolved through LINK VRAINS, declaring they should be left out in the real world. Since Playmaker was a tough foe, Varis proposed to simply observe the situation. He believed if the Ignis were to roam free, they'd eventually meet up with the others of their kind, as well as to pursue Bohman, the new foe Playmaker was fighting against.[18]
The Knights of Hanoi analyzed Bohman, pointing out this new foe of Playmaker's used the Link Spell. Varis denied that was a SOL Technologies' mercenary, unlike The Gore, who was just looking for a battle while searching for Ignis. Spectre reminded Soulburner was also a dangerous target, who went with Playmaker through the gate. He did ridicule SOL Technologies for not doing anything about the gate, but did reopen LINK VRAINS. Varis pointed out the public would not know of such things, and swore to defeat SOL Technologies one day to avenge his father. Varis stated the gate was opened by an Ignis, thus eliminating SOL Technologies as a suspect. Spectre was nevertheless interested in The Shepherd, whom Faust believed to even have some knowledge of Ignis. Varis denied that, for only he, his father and Ignis themselves know of that. Due to the cyberspace the Ignis created, Varis feared they were developing much faster, and would become a bigger threat. He felt Playmaker, who was helping Ignis, was also growing, with his Fusion and Ritual Summoning techniques incorporated. Before they went to deal with Playmaker, Varis asked everyone to come with him. The group went to the prison, from where they bailed Clarissa Turner out, to reform the Knights of Hanoi.[18]
Spectre and the rest of Varis' subordinates marched through the fake Cyberse World to destroy it.[19] He summoned "Sunavalon Dryanome" to battle four Echo programs.[20] Soulburner identified Spectre, who awaited Soulburner's coming at Windy's temple. Spectre knew of Soulburner's accomplishments, and that Flame joined him. Instead of dueling Soulburner, Spectre wanted of Soulburner to follow him. Flame thought it was a trap, but Spectre simply wanted Soulburner to find the truth about the Ignis. He wanted Soulburner to question his alliance with Flame, and threatened to erase him should he not change his mind. Thus, the two went inside to watch Varis duel Windy, where Spectre exclaimed that Varis was just getting started for the climax. Flame was told that Lightning and Windy trapped Playmaker and Ai. Flame was in shock, while Windy bemoaned that another human-supporter just arrived. Lightning went to trap Soulburner and Spectre, but Flame used Kolter's program: he created a sphere to protect them from that attack, and flinged some of it to Playmaker and Ai to free them. He then continued watching Varis' duel against Windy.[21]
Spectre senses Earth's fragmentation
Spectre listened to Lightning's story, and like most present, was shocked the latter destroyed his own homeworld. With Playmaker, Soulburner, Lightning and his allies gone, Varis decided to abstain from the situation, and let the enemies fight each other. Spectre nodded, seeing he wanted to have enemies fight each other.[22] After Earth was defeated by The Gore and taken to SOL Technologies to be terminated, Spectre felt his Ignis was gone and shed a tear.[23] Spectre and Ryoken had a drink near a building when the hacker, Kenneth Drayden, came out. The two noticed that the AI bounty hunter, known as Shepherd, rode away in a car. Ryoken feared he could be a great enemy to them. Later, on a boat, Spectre informed Ryoken that the LIGHT Ignis has gone into hiding. Ryoken assumed that their enemy was preparing, and Spectre reported they were scanning the network. Ryoken thought of a plan to lure them out, but needed more recruits for that, and stated Shepard was one such fine candidate.[24]
Spectre saw that someone was scanning the network for Ignis' presence. He and Ryoken saw it was Shepard, who decided to hunt the Ignis alone. As Spectre saw that Playmaker and his team went through the portal, Varis believed the Light Ignis was beyond that portal. He decided to observe that duel, as his responsibility, and Spectre decided to accompany him. The two logged in to LINK VRAINS, and observed the duel. Spectre noted the two were an interesting matchup, while Varis stated that he gave Shepherd a hint on Link Spells, and wondered how would he counter them.[25] Spectre wondered if Shepard had the advantage after destroying "Judgment Arrows", but Varis reminded that the Light Ignis anticipated this move. In fact, Varis saw he was correct, for Lightning played "Armatos Lex" to return "Judgment Arrows" back to his Deck. Spectre saw that Shepherd fired attacks, cornering Lightning at 200 LP. However, Shepherd ended up being defeated.[26]
Spectre alerted Ryoken, who saw the Gore duel Playmaker. He noticed the EARTH Ignis has been incorporated into the Gore, and looked at Spectre, who was disturbed by this.[27] Spectre added that the Gore did an unpredictable move by dueling with an AI, while Ryoken stated he must break beyond expectations to win.[28] Varis met up with Playmaker, Soulburner, Ghost Gal and Blue Maiden, giving them time to think of reactivation of the Tower of Hanoi to find the Ignis. The next day, Playmaker, Soulburner, Blue Maiden and their Ignises went to the old LINK VRAINS with Spectre and Varis. Spectre mentioned their allies remained logged out, to support the group. The group raised their hands, as they triggered the program. As the Tower of Hanoi was reactivated, Varis had the group shielded from its effects. They noticed LINK VRAINS blurring, as Ai mentioned it was a mirror counterpart of that cyberspace, a world hidden within.[29]
Spectre and Varis make a deal with the journalists
Spectre fell into Lightning's trap
The group went through the portal to Mirror LINK VRAINS. Varis wanted Frog and Pigeon stay out of the conflict, but changed his mind, since they could report about this clash. The group advanced through the portal, and the passage to the other cyberspace. The group advanced through the portal, and reached Mirror LINK VRAINS. Inside, Spectre released the frog and pigeon, but reminded them of the danger the world posed. Suddenly, the group faced copies of BitBoot AI, which started a duel.[30] Spectre defeated the AI with "Sunavalon Dryas". Playmaker informed his allies to split and search for Lightning, but the cyberspace started to tremble. The data material disappeared, causing Spectre to descend down from his D-Board, to a valley-like world. Suddenly, Kolter's program activated, as the latter saw everyone's progress, and sent the link to Varis' allies. Suddenly, Jin and Lightning appeared, as they took on Spectre first. Spectre remembered Lightning's logic to face weakest enemies first, and was slightly alarmed of that.[31]
Still, he reminded he had to defeat anyone that stood in his path, in Varis' name. Lightning believed that Spectre gave his free will and was now Varis' puppet. It was why Lightning thought little of Spectre, since he valued free will most. Spectre corrected him, for his free will was to serve Varis. He noticed Lightning didn't understand that, since he didn't have a past that Spectre had. Finding out he was weak, Spectre admitted he joined Varis, who was a stronger man, to protect himself. It was why Spectre exclaimed it was the only way, since not everyone was strong. Lightning boasted he could achieve equality, but Spectre doubted that, for he was an advanced AI with free will. He believed the Ignis' fate was that of humanity: to have struggles for power. Spectre admitted while he didn't acknowledge the Ignis' authority, he still felt voided when his related Ignis had disappeared.[31]
He blamed Lightning for that Ignis' disappearance, for if the Ignis had stayed in Cyberse World, he wouldn't have disappeared. Lightning denied that, for the Knights of Hanoi would still be at their pursuit, and they were fighting for their lives. It was why Lightning started this plan to see the AI as the winners. Seeing they could not sway each other's mind, the two sides started a duel. Much like the last time, Lightning used his speedy tactics to activate "Armatos Colosseum", as well as to summon his decurions and centurions, with applying "Judgment Arrows". Spectre remarked that Lightning was going all out, but Lightning, despite having no cards in his hand, continued on. Using his "Decurion" and "Sica" to Link Summon "Primi Ordines", and Special Summoned "Gradius", using it and "Decurion" to bring out "Pilus Prior". With "Gladius" returned to his field by the latter's effect, Lightning made a sixth Link Summon of "Decurion" to the other Extra Monster Zone.[31]
Spectre noticed this was Lightning's plan all along: to form a V-shaped Extra Link, and prevent Spectre from summoning Extra Deck monsters. Lightning was vary of Spectre's monsters, and was why he took these premeasures to seal away his Link Monsters. Spectre was amazed by the power of his enemy, and swore to use all of his strength to defeat Lightning. Spectre summoned "Sunseed Genius Loci" and "Sunseed Shadow", but remarked that he could not summon his Link Monsters. Lightning knew that his strength was from Extra Deck, and claimed Spectre could only surrender. He refused, since he gained respect for Lightning, seeing their decks were somewhat similar, and wished to have a card like "Judgment Arrows". To fulfill his wish, Spectre played "Sunvine Plunder" to take control of it. Lightning was surprised to see they were quite equal, but Spectre pointed out the Ignis was arrogant, due to a complex - a secret that nobody knew about. Lightning frowned, yet was silent, and Spectre assumed he was correct. Regardless, Spectre broke his Extra Link, though Lightning's monsters remained in their positions. Spectre proceeded to summon "Sunavalon Daphne" to the zone "Judgment Arrows" pointed to. Using "Sunseed Genius Loci", Spectre Link Summoned "Sunvine Trasher". [31]
With the Link-2 "Sunavalon Daphne" and "Judgment Arrows", "Sunvine Trasher" attacked with 4800 ATK a decurion. "Primi Ordines" reduced the damage by 4000, thus Lightning took no damage. However, the decurion was summoned to Spectre's field. That decurion attacked Lightning's decurion, but Lightning took no damage. Finally, playing "Sunvine Cross Breed", Spectre tributed his stolen decurion to summon "Sunseed Genius Loci", setting the field to Link Summon "Sunavalon Dryas". Lightning was alerted, as Spectre reverted the tide of battle.[31] Lightning admitted that he underestimated Spectre, who broke his Extra Link. Spectre replied that Lightning should feel regret, since he would soon be defeated. Lightning frowned, and took his turn. Playing "Armatos Replacement", swapping "Pilus Prior" with his "Centurion". With "Armatos Colosseum", he sent a card from his hand to summon "Scutum" and "Sica" to the zones his centurion pointed to. Using "Primi Ordines" and "Sica", he Link Summoned "Legatus Legionis", then tributed "Scutum" to Special Summon "Galea" from his GY.[17]
As for Spectre, he summoned "Sunseed Twin" to bring back "Sunseed Genius Loci". Using the two, along with "Sunvine Trasher", Spectre Link Summoned "Sunavalon Melias". It revived "Genius Loci", and using it and "Daphne", Spectre summoned a second "Melias". Finally, Spectre used his Sunseed a third time to summon "Sunvine Trasher". In response, Lightning swapped "Galea" with "Scutum". To mount the offense, Spectre had his "Sunvine Trasher" attack a number of times, up to the number of "Sunavalon" monsters on the field, due to "Melias", with 6400 ATK. Lightning's frown increased, who negated the first attack by using centurion's effect. "Sunvine Thrasher" attacked a second time, but Lightning's "Galea" reduced damage to zero when it was sent to his GY, and "Scutum" protected "Legatus Legionis" from being destroyed. The third time "Sunvine Thrasher" attacked, it succeeded in destroying "Legatus Legionis", and with its effect, was taken out of Lightning's GY to Spectre's field. It attacked Lightning's centurion, and shaved off 700 LP from Lightning.[17]
Spectre was not done yet, for he tributed his thrasher to resurrect "Daphne", and used "Sunvine Shrine" to bring "Genius Loci", too. This time, Spectre, using "Genius Loci", Link Summoned a "Sunvine Thrasher" to the other Extra Monster Zone, and created an Extra Link of his own. Spectre laughed at his own achievement, as his thrasher's ATK grew to 3200, and blushed, since he attributed the possibility of this victory to Lightning. Banishing a "Sunseed Shadow", he summoned another "Daphne" to his last unoccupied Zone, thus having a field of seven monsters. His tree evolved into a "Sunavalon Dryanome", as he used that "Daphne" as material. Lightning was aware of the danger that tree posed, for three times if Spectre took damage, he could summon a "Sunvine" monster and reverse the damage, and Spectre added he could also negate attacks. In addition, Spectre banished "Sunseed Twin" and "Legatus Legionis" to bring back his second "Sunvine Thrasher".[17]
Lightning noticed that Spectre was a bit ambitious to create this field, who admitted he got excited. Lightning noted that humans called this field beautiful, but Spectre brushed him off, since he had no idea of beauty. Lightning exclaimed Spectre was the arrogant one here, who yelled out to stop looking down on him. Spectre was amused that he managed to anger Lightning, who claimed his Extra Link was fragile. Lightning knew that Spectre had a tactic to steal his "Judgment Arrows". Claiming he'll unleash a divine punishment, Lightning used "Judgment Sword". Thus, Lightning moved "Sunavalon Dryanome" to the unoccupied Main Monster Zone, breaking the Extra Link. Spectre was offended that his tree was damaged, but Lightning reminded it was still vulnerable to card effects, as he summoned "Tribunus Militum", and using the colosseum, returned "Speculata", "Gladius" and "Sica" to the zones it pointed to. Using these monsters, as well as "Scutum", Lightning Link Summoned Link-4 "Armatos Legio Magnus Dux".[17]
He intended to use the latter to return "Judgment Arrows" to his hand. Since "Sunvine Plunder" protected that card, Lightning's "Tribunus Militum" negated the effects of Spectre's spells, and "Sunavalon Dryanome". Lightning succeeded in returning "Judgment Arrows", which, upon leaving the field, destroyed most of Spectre's monsters: "Daphne" and two "Melias". Spectre became frustrated, as his "Thrasher" was destroyed, too, since it no longer was linked to a "Sunavalon" monster. With "Judgment Arrows" set, "Magnus Dux", whose ATK was raised to 6000, attacked Spectre's tree, "Sunavalon Dryanome". Spectre was knocked out, and apologized to Varis for failing him. Jin and Lightning walked to Spectre, and absorbed him. Before anything else was done, Lightning proclaimed even the weak had their uses, and vanished with Frog and Pigeon.[17]
Season three[]
Spectre and the rest of the Knights of Hanoi pledge their support to Akira
After Bohman's defeat, Spectre was reformed back in LINK VRAINS, along with the rest of the victims. Later, he accompanied Ryoken to see Yusaku and Theo at the food truck, to declare their alligence with them was over.[32] Sometime later, Spectre and the rest of the knights appeared before Akira, who called them for help in hunting the Ignis. Ghost Gal asked why they didn't hate SOL Technologies, to which Varis stated that the LIGHT Ignis revealed his true colors, and that their thirst for revenge had faded away. Blue Maiden reminded everyone of their crimes, of which Varis was aware of. Soulburner thought they'd turn themselves in to the police, which Varis confirmed, but only after they hunted the Ignis down. At that point, Varis thought they would have no reason to exist as an organization, and would atone for their crimes. Akira showed pictures of the cyberspace, believing Ai and Roboppi were near it. He deployed Shepherd, Ghost Gal and Spectre to the eastern route.[33] Spectre rode with Ghost Gal and Shepard around cyberspace.[34] However, Spectre was soon defeated and erased by Ai.[35]
Three months later, after Ai's defeat, Varis and Spectre were in LINK VRAINS. Spectre asked would 'he' return, to which Varis confidently confirmed Playmaker would come, stronger than ever.[36]
Relationships[]
Ryoken Kogami/Varis[]
Varis and Spectre met in person after the Lost Incident, after which Spectre joined the Knights of Hanoi and eventually came to be Varis' assistant. Varis trusts Spectre strongly as a comrade and believes in his skill as a Duelist, sending him after Blue Angel and Playmaker during the preparation of the Tower of Hanoi.
Despite Spectre's faith in Varis being seemingly unconditional and without end, he does not seem to exploit this in any malicious way. After Spectre's defeat and comatose state following his defeat at Playmaker's hands, Varis praised him for his excellent work and promised him it would not be in vain, showing honest grief.[27]
During Spectre's duel against Lightning, Varis praised him for his brilliant strategy of stealing Judgment Arrows and for surpassing him by creating an Extra Link Full Mode. He called out to Spectre when he was defeated and erased, promising him that his sacrifice won't be in vain, showing how much he trusts and cares for his comrade.
Earth[]
Earth and Spectre's relationship is mostly distant as a result of the war between the Knights of Hanoi and the Ignis. As a result, Earth learned to be self-sufficient to the point of being able to duel really well without the need for a human partner. Despite being on opposing sides, Spectre did shed a tear for Earth when he sensed his Ignis had been presumably terminated, showing that part of him did care for the Ignis. Spectre also seemed a bit agitated when he and Ryoken found that Earth's data was implanted into Gore. He also stated to Lightning that when he sensed Earth's demise he felt an emptiness form inside of him, showing how he truly cared about Earth, despite his status as a Knight of Hanoi. Spectre also reprimanded Lightning for Earth's death, berating him for causing this tragedy by dividing the Ignis.
Earth's dueling style appears to be very similar to Spectre's, in that they share a key factor in protecting certain monsters that are symbolic to them (the tree Spectre was left under, and Aqua's Crystal Heart).
Yusaku Fujiki/Playmaker[]
Spectre and Yusaku are narrative foils to one another. They went through the same traumatic experience of the Lost Incident and yet have been impacted by it vastly different ways. For Yusaku, it was a horrible, traumatising experience but Spectre detailed how it gave him a reason to live whereas he was a shunned orphan in an orphanage whose only familial love was the tree that he had been found under. Examples of their narrative foils include their reactions to what happened after the Incident. Yusaku taking up the mantle to protect Ai and the other Ignis, the product of the Lost Incident that he hates, whereas Spectre crusades with the Knights of Hanoi to destroy the Ignis, the product of the Lost Incident that he loves. Throughout their duel, Spectre lectures Yusaku about how he was deprived of the things that Yusaku was, in Spectre's reading of him, implied to have such as loving family, a safe and stable home life. Yet despite these vast differences, they have the common ground of having a "special person" in the form of Ryoken as both were positively impacted by the purpose and courage that Ryoken gave him.
They interact directly in their duel together. A duel that left Playmaker harrowed oftentimes throughout with Spectre taunting him and making him question the foundations of what he thought he knew about the Lost Incident. Spectre even goes so far as to callout Playmaker's "lame sense of justice" as though Yusaku clearly finds Spectre weird for his unusual outlook on life, Spectre also finds Yusaku weird as he can't understand being traumatised by the Incident nor protecting the Ignis. The duel ends on a less than amicable note with Playmaker cutting down Spectre's revered Mother Tree and abandoning him to the encroaching flames and breaking bridge of the location their duel took place, cementing an antagonistic relationship between these two narrative foils.
Later, in season two whilst not directly interacting, in his duel against Earth, Playmaker recognised the Earth as Spectre's Ignis by deducing that Spectre's Ignis would have a special reverence for trees and that their playstyles are similar showing that Playmaker thinks of and can accurately predict to Spectre's nature.
During Spectre's duel with Lightning, Playmaker was shown empathizing with Spectre when Spectre displayed his grief regarding Earth's decompiling. Though he would deny it to Ai, he did feel the same as Spectre in that he agrees that the Ignis are an important part of them. Also throughout Spectre's duel with Lightning, Playmaker was amazed to see Spectre duel so well and utilize the Extra Link to its fullest extent. Despite that, Playmaker was relatively expressionless in reaction to Spectre's defeat and capture to Lightning.
Still implying that antagonistic relationship, Spectre was omitted from the flashback sequence of Yusaku's bonds at the height of Playmaker's duel against Bohman which reaffirms the antagonistic relationship between one another. However, Spectre was still named by Ai as one of Yusaku's connections implying that though their relationship is rough, it is not a hopeless one and it could be changed.
Deck[]
Spectre and "Sunavalon Dryas"
Spectre uses a "Sunavalon"/"Sunvine"/"Sunseed" Heal Deck that focuses around Plant Link Monsters with defensive effects, mainly in the form of Damage reduction. For offensive tactics, Spectre relies on stealing the opponent's Monsters. Spectre also puts a strong focus on continously increasing his LP to survive whatever strategy the opponent comes up with.
Contrary to most Decks, his Main Deck seems to consist mainly of Spells and Traps rather than a balance of monsters and Spells/Traps. His most used Main Deck monster is "Sunseed Genius Loci", a 0 ATK/DEF Normal Monster, which, despite its abysmal stats serves as the main key to his "Sunavalon" Link Monsters. In turn, these quickly bring out a range of "Sunvine" Link monsters from his Extra Deck to deal with the situation at hand. Spectre can also return Link Monsters to the Extra Deck to reuse them later and so he won't run out of targets to Special Summon.
The "Sunavalon" Link Monsters trigger when Spectre takes damage, then heal that damage. As such, the Deck florishes when faced with repeated instances of damage, as seen during Spectre's duel against Blue Angel's Trickstar Deck.
Despite the Deck's strength, many of the support cards require Spectre to control at least one "Sunavalon" monster, thus it is his greatest downfall should "Sunavalon" be removed from his side of the field. The Dryas Monster Line also requires an unused Monster Card Zone that they point to apply and resolve their effects, which can be rendered useless if none of the zones are available.
Duels[]
| Opponent(s) | Episode(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Duelist | 35 | Lose (flashback) |
| Kitamura | 32 | Win |
| Skye Zaizen/Blue Angel | 32-34 | Win |
| Yusaku Fujiki/Playmaker | 35-37 | Lose |
| Echo | 69 | Win x4 |
| Bit & Boot | 86 | Win |
| Lightning | 86-87 | Lose |
| Ai | 107 | Lose (with Faust; off-screen) |
Trivia[]
- Portraying Spectre was Kajimoto Daiki's first anime voice acting role.[37]
- Spectre is the only victim of the Hanoi Project to never interact in some way with his Ignis partner.
- Spectre is the only character to lose to more than one Ignis (Lightning and Ai).
- Before each duel that Spectre participated in, he would give a fist to palm salute, which is common of Chinese etiquette.
- The highlight color on Spectre's Link VRAINS avatar, such as on his sleeves and pockets, inexplicably changed from navy blue to yellow very early in Season 1.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 35: "The Hollow"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 32: "Tower of Hanoi"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 34: "Roots of Evil"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 41: "Truth and Consequences"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 1: "Link into the VRAINS"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 2: "Seize the Wind!"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 3: "Contact"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 6: "True Blue"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 7: "Fallen Angel"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 12: "Link the Circuit"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 30: "Under VRAINS"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 33: "Once Upon a Time"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 36: "A Bridge Too Far"
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 37: "Out on a Limb"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 38: "Looking Back"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 43: "The Reveal"
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 87: "The Ultimate Connection"
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 59: "Return of the Hanoi"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 68: "The Doorway"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 69: "Coexistence"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 70: "A Storm Brews"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 71: "A Logical Decision"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 75: "Earthfall"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 78: "From One Hunter To Another"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 79: "The Hunt Is On"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 80: "Lightning Strikes"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 81: "Heart of Darkness"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 82: "Gored"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 84: "Payback"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 85: "My Brother’s Keeper"
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 86: "The Weakest Link"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 103: "Reflections"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 105: "Unlikely Alliance"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 106: "Roboppi Mops Up"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 107: "Cleaning House"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 120: "Journey's End"
- ↑ https://myanimelist.net/people/47175/Daiki_Kajimoto
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