Like many episodes in the series, minor animation or card-handling inconsistencies have been noted by the community, though none significantly detract from the episode's narrative impact.
To get close to Kalin, Yusei adopts a mercenary persona. He impresses the local boss, Marko, by performing a "One Turn, Three Kill" move, which leads to him being hired to take down the "Grim Reaper". This sets the stage for a duel where Yusei must fight Kalin to communicate with him. Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds Episode 87
Episode 87 marks a pivotal moment in the "Crash Town" arc, where Yusei Fudo finally confronts his former friend, Kalin Kessler (Kiryu Kyosuke). The episode focuses on the emotional and physical toll of the Lawton (Lotten) regime on the town and Kalin’s descent into despair, culminating in a high-stakes duel that tests Yusei's resolve to save a friend who no longer wants to be saved. Like many episodes in the series, minor animation
These siblings serve as the emotional tether for Kalin in the town, though it is revealed that West's knowledge of "Team Satisfaction" might stem from survivors of Satellite gangs defeated by the group years prior. Production and Reception This sets the stage for a duel where
Kalin has earned the title of the "Grim Reaper" (or "Death God" in fansubs) due to his absolute dominance and cold demeanour. When Yusei finally finds him, Kalin is a shell of his former self, claiming he has forgotten the meaning of "satisfaction" and is now merely "enslaved to the duel".
Fans often praise this arc for its "Western" aesthetic and darker tone, which diverges from the series' standard "City" setting to explore themes of slavery, depression, and redemption.
