Rio: Rainbow Gate! Season 1 Episode 1 Goddess of Victory

Rio - Rainbow Gate! season 1 episode 1, titled "Goddess of Victory," introduces viewers to Rio Rollins Tachibana, the titular character of the show. She is a renowned casino dealer at the Howard Resort, a luxurious and grand casino on an island in South Pacific.

The episode's plot involves Rio being summoned by the owner of the resort, Tom Howard, to take part in a select battle against other dealers to determine the Goddess of Victory's next inheritor. The title is granted to the dealer who wins all of the battles in the competition, and it grants the winner any wish they desire.

Rio initially declines the invitation from Howard, but she later changes her mind when she realizes the prize money that comes with the title could help her achieve her wishes. Rio has two wishes: first, to track down her long-missing mother, and second, to have her very own casino to operate.

Rio meets three other dealers also taking part in the competition on her way to the match. The contenders include Elvis, a tall and serious dealer who uses cards as his weapon of choice; Mint, a cute and young dealer who specializes in dice, and often loses control of her emotions; and Rina, a sensual and mysterious dealer who is also seeking the Goddess of Victory title.

Rio also meets her competitors' AI mascots, the "Gate" characters. These mascots provide the dealers with special powers during the battle. Rio's Gate is named Jack, a small robotic creature who has all the classic jackpot symbols on his back.

The episode takes a turn when Rio's first opponent, Andy, loses control and wants to make the battle life or death. Andy's Gate, Joker, is a deceitful creature who feeds off its user's malice to give them strength, and it becomes clear that Andy is no longer in control of his own actions.

Rio manages to defeat Andy with some help from her Gate, and as she advances to the next round, she begins to witness more of the competition's darker side. It quickly becomes evident that the competition is incredibly risky and downright dangerous, putting the lives of the dealers in danger.

The episode ends with Rio facing off against the next opponent and being reprimanded by Tom Howard for her bravery, then she continues battling for the title of the Goddess of Victory.

Overall, "Goddess of Victory" sets a vivid foundation for Rio - Rainbow Gate! viewers. Not only does it provide a peek into the world of high-stakes gambling in South Pacific, but it also introduces you to the engaging cast of characters and their respective goals. Viewers can't help but continue tuning in to see where the story takes Rio and her friends.