#dr genome vrains

[caveisalie]

Hanoi Fortress 2 (or the unusual trollers)

[areeis]

Hanoi photo booth

Baira's and Genome's pics

[macheire]

[an-avost]

[baddyzarc]

✨ These barbies are cyber terrorists  ✨

[merryfortune]

December Twenty-Fifth

Written for Ficwip Discord’s November 1000 Words Event

Title: December Twenty-Fifth

Ship: None

Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh! Vrains

Word Count: 1,000

Rating: T

Warning: None

Tags: Pre-Canon, Fluff, Christmas, Found Family, Presents, Surprises

   Waking up on December twenty-fifth, was meant to be like waking up on any other day.

   For Spectre anyway.

   Seven years old, he was full of wonder and curiosity but not for Christmastime. He didn’t enjoy fried food, he didn’t like mushy-gushy romantic comedy movies for adults. He had never celebrated Christmas at the orphanage prior. Not enough money to go around to give the children more than colouring-in sheets and maybe a store bought card.

   And so, that date on the calendar, remained innocuous and boring just like any other day. 

   Until now.

   “Tada. Do you like it?” Ryoken asked.

   He held Spectre’s hand, guiding him down the stairwells of the minimalist monstrosity which was the Kogami Mansion and yet… The sun room was a cacophony of festive spirit. It was kitsch and bright. Christmassy. Full of red and green amid the otherwise dreary, white walls and furnishings of the mansion. Wreaths hung up on the window panes, ribbons and sashes dashed through the room, fairy lights twinkled, and then there was the centrepiece: a fir tree which had yet to be decorated but was still accompanied by various presents.

   Five of them, Spectre counted.

   Spectre was dumbfounded as he was led into the sun room by Ryoken. Music which was whispered in a silvery voice played from a speaker, inviting them closer. The smell of breakfast was cooking nearby from the adjoining kitchen. He heard Aso’s voice call out good morning above the sound of sizzling eggs and bacon, a waft of maple syrup and something else sweet, too, like pancake batter.

   “Good morning, sleepyhead.” Kyoko teased Spectre as she and Dr. Genome waited by the tree.

   “Indeed, probably the first child in existence to wake up well after the sun has risen on Christmas Day.” Dr. Genome mused, stroking his chin.

   “Well, um…” Spectre fumbled to explain his circumstances but he found himself at a loss for words, he was staring at the tree.

   Both adults and Ryoken picking up exactly on his thoughts.

   “We wanted to surprise you since its our first Christmas together, do you like it?” Kyoko asked.

   “Yeah, it’s, um, really…” Spectre continued to fumble in his awe.

   “I thought it was a waste of time, personally,” Dr. Genome added coldly and yet, in his own way, knew exactly how to diffuse Spectre’s shyness, “we don’t normally celebrate Christmas but the soft-touches insisted. So, you better enjoy or there won’t be one next year.”

   Spectre giggled. Dr. Genome’s more abrasive nature always amused him. Kyoko rolled her eyes and gave him a playful nudge - or jab - to the side. That, too, part of the comedy routine and banter they found themselves in.

   “Ignore that grinch, you two.” Aso’s voice called out. “It is a pleasure to celebrate like that, heaven knows we need it.”

   Ryoken nodded, lips pursed, in agreement to Aso.

   “Do you want your present now or do you want to decorate the tree first?” Kyoko asked gently.

   “I get a present?!” Spectre exclaimed.

   “Of course. You're my best friend, of course you get a present.” Ryoken laughed.

   Spectre blushed, his tummy squirmed. “I want the present first.” he admitted in a tiny voice.

   “Alright, you two first. We’ll open ours after breakfast whilst you two decorate the tree.” Kyoko decided.

   “Here you go.” Dr. Genome said.

   He picked up a box and handed it to Spectre.

   The tactile feel of the glittery paper was unusual on Spectre’s hands as he carefully admired the box, the yellow and silver wrapping, the twirly white ribbon. He gulped, gave it a shake and tried to guess or imagine what might be inside but he failed. He had never been given a gift like this, wrapped up so nicely and with something completely brand new inside. It was a lot for the little pauper.

   Unlike the prince beside him.

   Ryoken, meanwhile, had no reverence for his present, tearing it open as soon as Kyoko handed it to him. It, too, was done up in the same paper and ribbons as Spectre’s but Ryoken was far more interested in what was inside to stop and admire the wrapping. The paper was clawed away, left in shreds that glittered on the floor as he revealed a toy which had some assembly required written on the box which featured an actor in a masked costume with plenty of pleather and latex.

   “No way! This is the sword from Ranger Powers!” Ryoken gasped. That was the name of a television series that Ryoken was obsessed with, a tokusatsu aimed at tweens and teenagers rather than nine year old’s like him. 

   Encouraged, Spectre opened his present slowly and his eyes twinkled as the wrapping gave way to a boxed toy of his own.

   “Pure Dandelion’s sceptre…” Spectre gasped as he recognised the magical girl anime weapon. He liked the anime a lot but had never dreamed he would ever see merchandise of it beyond strolls through a shopping mall with Kyoko or the others.

   “I’m sure you two will have lots of fun chasing each other and bad guys this afternoon with these.” Dr. Genome laughed.

   “Can’t wait!” Ryoken grinned.

   They had played similar games of chase and role-play using sticks so it would be nice to have something extra and more in-character to use. It would hopefully warm by the afternoon, too. Being on the beach, it didn’t snow but the chill of winter still pervaded outside the foggy windows of the sun room transformed into a cheery hearth.

   “M-Me too.” Spectre replied feebly, his heart racing out of his chest as he brimmed with gratitude.

   A pause, and then Aso’s voice, “Breakfast is ready.”

   Spectre smiled, mouth watering and holding dearly onto the plastic wand encased in cardboard. He glanced through the room again, finally seeing a box of decorations for the tree and his excitement heightened further. This was only his first Christmas but he already knew it was going to be the best Christmas ever.

[ryuran2200]

Why him?! 😭 Why must I obsess over a non-popular anime character?! I know Dr. Genome isn't a popular character within Vrains but I just love him so much for some unknown reason.

Art/Edit Credit

Family Photo

Made by: KimyonaArt from Art Amino

Link: http://aminoapps.com/p/66a5sx

Edited Fanart

Made by: Satanicevolutiondubs from Anime Amino

Link: http://aminoapps.com/p/679o3

[kcuf-ad]

I have questions for Bring The Heat, Soulburner.

Faust, Baira and Genome play decks that all have like 6 cards, and I was wondering.

Should I give Faust the Worm Deck? Should I give Baira the Card Virus cards? Should I give Genome the Knightmare cards, since I don't think I can make work with the Helixx cards?

[its-to-the-death]

Yu-gi-oh Master Duel Showdown Round 1

Dr. Genome (Vrains) vs Haru (Vrains)

[thatoneredditto13]

Guys, you don't understand...

Dr. Genome from the Yu-Gi-Oh Vrains English dub is literally me core.

[whiteclericmaris]

Gore managed to overcome Dr. Genome and win. He also offers his help to stop the Knights of Hanoi.

Also Kitamura's AI plan to defeat the Knights of Hanoi backfired.

It's a shame they have to cancel the duel club because of the terrorism happening in Vrains.

[magpiejay1234]

Episode 111.

This episode showcases Marincess Great Bubble Reef, and Water Leviathan Ignister.

Aoi & Akira lose, but Ai spares Aoi to prove his point, despite Aoi's protest. With Akira's key, Ai has control of SOL. The real reason why Aoi is spared is likely to do with VA contracts, considering the OP3 already revealed Aoi would survive.

Since Aoi survives, the other VA contract of S3, Pandor, also survives, with her last remaining iteration.

****

With this, Ai's revenge arc is basically over. So let's go over the proper Duels during this half:

**Ai vs. Queen

**Roboppi vs. Emma & Blood Shepherd

**Ai vs. Go

**Ai vs. Pandor

**Ai vs. Aoi & Akira

The unseen Duels were:

**Ai vs. Baira & Dr. Genome

**Ai vs. Faust & Spectre

The partially seen Duels were.

**Revolver/Takeru/Yusaku vs. Three copy Ai

Since Ai is the villain protagonist in this arc, this makes Aoi & Akira the mid-bosses of S3, technically speaking.

After this point, the focus will shift the main trio of S3, Takeru/Revolver/Yusaku, who will be the main trio of VRAINS until Duel Links re-replaces Revolver with Go (this hasn't affected OCG releases yet, so Revolver is still third main character for card releases).

For Legendary Gold Box, and Quarter Century Duelist Box, Yusaku will have cards combined with Takeru instead of Ai. Despite Yusaku & Ai being a collective unit in Duel Links, this trend has not been reversed yet, so Takeru will remain as Yusaku's post-canon aibou for OCG releases. We'll see if the upcoming VRAINS-focused main sets curb this trend.

[areeis]

Asking silly questions in a house full of nerds

[merryfortune]

ok so ignoring the fact that if you follow me, that makes you contractually obligated to vote Spectre, here is why Spectre is my absolute beloved whom you should vote for.

I remember when the Hanoi Tower arc had begun to detonate, everyone was expecting Spectre to take the opportunity to backstab Revolver. Everyone, legit, everyone was expecting this, me included BUT THEN we see him absolutely slam Kitamura both verbally and in a duel, affirming his loyalty to the Knights but more importantly Revolver. Absolute badass moment for Spectre, my heart flutters

Following this up with pretty much everything about Playmaker vs Spectre, just an amazing the duel!!

The twist that Spectre was one of the six children of the Hanoi Project was brilliant, it was so out of the left field and yet... foreshadowed by a tiny moment during the second half of Playmaker vs Revolver where they were duelling for Blue Angel's cure.

There was this tiny little scene where they were discussing the Incident and then we get this peculiar little cut to the Knights of Hanoi's lair, where we see Dr Kogami... with Spectre as this dialogue of the duel continues over. Just a small moment but it has such a huge impact (this will continue to be a theme, put a pin in this for later)

Going back to the duel, the way Playmaker was rattled by Spectre's recount of the Incident and what it meant for him was chilling. Spectre's psychology is so different and unique, it makes him a really memorable villain!

And a character who doesn't need too much to function, either.

Thinking of Earth, there are some really tiny moments where Spectre's loyalty was shaken.

During the Hanoi clip show episode, in just one line, we see a different side of him when he asks the foolish question of, "Where is my Ignis? Why hasn't he sought me out yet?" (not verbatim, my apologies) before Dr. Genome says, "because we're the knights of hanoi, duh." (also not verbatim but you get the gist).

He also refers to Earth as "my Other Self" which is a really neat call back to DM with Yugi and Atem. It really makes me think.

And then finally, just that one ending scene of Spectre crying, my heart breaks and then breaks again because we've seen him cry before, during his Duel with Blue Angel but... Those were fake tears. Big, blue fake crocodile tears which were overdramatic and making fun of Aoi but here? We get one, small crystalline tear going down his face as he realises something is wrong. Earth is dead. This was such a humanising and heartbreaking moment for Spectre, and I just... I just love it.

Still in season two, of course I have to talk about Lightning and the Extra Link. Spectre is the only character in Vrains to have accomplished the Full Extra Link and it was amazing! It was beautiful and best of all, it proved Lightning wrong,

Lightning said he was weak and Spectre agreed. He is. He needs protection from his Mother and from Revolver but this is still an amazing accomplishment, he had Lightning on the ropes and managed to find the weakness in his armour which is really super impressive.

Now, Unfortunately in season 3, his role was greatly diminished due to VA unavability and probably a whole heap of other reasons, too, he didn't get to do much but he did do one thing which intrigues me greatly.

He disobeyed orders that Revolver had given him. He was meant to be paired up with Ghost Girl and Blood Shepherd but instead, he abandoned that post so he could go support Faust and for me at the very least, that means a lot. It shows that Spectre really cares about the Knights of Hanoi, I am a found family truther for them and even though Ai clearly demolished Spectre (and Faust), this little moment still makes my heart quake.

So yeah. Vote for Spectre. This was huge and rambling and probably only half coherent but here it is, the almost complete Spectre essay. I could have gone more into him vs BA but the idea is to make him look good lololol and I am probably alone in being like, his win against blue Angel was Really Good Actually, for them both.

But that's just the anime side of things, I have more so here are some personal/extraneous anecdotes to finish:

One time someone on a non-ygo discord mentioned they were watching yugioh vrains and were like, "hey, that's where your guy's from, what episode does he appear in? I'm up to episode 15 or something" and I had to say episode 1. Mentioning this to support how underrated/overshadowed Spectre is.

Also, this accomplishment is an accomplishment Which by the way is absolute king shit. not many yugioh characters can say they appear in episode 1 and in the final episode, so 120 in this case AND ALIVE, too. So that's nice.

Second ancedote is when I mentioned on Reddit I will be playing Sunavalons for the Link Regulation event in Master Duel someone replied saying, "I've never heard of that deck, is it old?" Nope quite the opposite, a very new deck

But is also a deck with one YCHs win under the belt as part of a Mystic Mine-Rikka deck but the Sunavalons still played a very important part!!!!

Speaking of his deck, what an amazing thing to have it at all. It was one of the options in a voting contest that was only open to Japanese fans. Sunavalons came second and I was crushed, losing to Jim's Fossils (though still a W as an Australian lol) so imagine how it felt like Christmas was coming early for me when it was announced that despite coming second, Sunavalons would be coming to the OCG/TCG.

And finally, I mentioned Spectre's Japanese voice actor, Kajimoto Daiki, before and here are some fun facts about Kajimoto. Spectre was his first anime role, he's primarily a theatre actor, for example he was a character in the Kuroko no Basuke stage show and he still really loves Spectre. The night of one of his shows, he did Spectre's little hand salute behind stage for a photo and has drawn Spectre fanart. Heck, he's even liked an Instagram post I made which involved Spectre so he really loves him. Not to mention how he simped for Revolver in Cross Duel lmao with all them broccoli and tree emojis so yeah.

C'mon, please, vote for Spectre

look at how cute he is when he's smiling, vote for himmmmm

ROUND 1 MATCH 3 APORIA MEMBER OF ILIASTER FIGURE OF DESPAIR VS SPECTRE/SPECTER MEMBER OF THE KNIGHTS OF HANOI AND LOYAL RIGHT HAND MAN TO REVOLVER

[caveisalie]

Hanoi goes to an amusement park 1

하노이, 놀이공원 가다 1

[merryfortune]

based off of a funny proposal meme I saw ages ago and no longer have the reference for