Yu-gi-oh! Duel Monsters Episode 173 May 2026

The animation effectively conveys Joey’s physical fatigue and the dark, oppressive atmosphere of the Seal.

The episode masterfully portrays Mai's inner turmoil. As she prepares for the finishing blow, she hesitates, finally realizing that her desire for "power" was actually a response to her own loneliness. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Episode 173

Joey’s unwavering faith in Mai remains the highlight. Even as his life points drop to zero due to exhaustion, his final act is to push Mai out of the shrinking Seal of Orichalcos to save her, losing his own soul in the process. Visuals and Pacing Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Episode 173