Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal — Season 1

Aired 11 April 2011 • 25 min

In Heartland, Yuma Tsukumo aspires to be the world's best Duelist. Despite this, he is not a good Duelist. When he ends up Dueling, Shark, a student known to have pro-level skills, odd things begin to happen and Yuma's story begins.

Aired 18 April 2011 • 25 min

The Duel between Yuma and Ryoga comes to its conclusion. In order to take down "Leviathan Dragon", Yuma obtains a "Number" monster of his own, "Utopia".

Aired 25 April 2011 • 25 min

Astral's been unable to leave since Yuma Dueled Shark, so, despite his reluctance, he's begun living with Yuma. At an inconvenient time, Akari Tsukumo has trouble when her PC she uses as a stay-at-home reporter crashes. When her big scoop is deleted as a result of a system down the city suffered, she orders Yuma to find an alternate scoop she can use for another manuscript. When Yuma goes into town, the traffic lights go nuts, causing downtown to fall into chaos. Yuma looks for the criminal who spread the computer virus that caused all this chaos.

Aired 2 May 2011 • 25 min

Yuma challenges Professor Kitano, who is behind it all. Professor Kitano notes that each time he reduces his opponent's Life Points with "Electronic Computer-Beast Tera Byte" Astral's body weakens, causing him to slowly vanish! To make things worse, the Explosive Virus Time Bomb Ukyo has set is slowly reaching its countdown.

Aired 9 May 2011 • 25 min

A strange shadow approaches Yuma, which turns out to be Tokunosuke Omoteura, a classmate of Yuma's known for his duplicitous tongue. In the morning, Yuma was reprimanded for a prank he pulled in front of the whole class that he has no memory of causing. As a result, he's been cut off from every one else. Tokunosuke gently says "Let's Duel". With "Baby Tragon" his new Xyz Monster, Yuma might enjoy this duel, but Tokunosuke seems to be planning something.

Aired 16 May 2011 • 25 min

Tokunosuke steals Yuma's "Utopia", causing Astral to vanish. Tokunosuke had wanted the great power of Numbers, and Yuma tries to Summon "Leviathan Dragon" to fight back, but Tokunosuke's Trap Card takes even that away. When Yuma is pushed into a corner with his field, an unexpected monster will become the Trump Card of the Duel.

Aired 23 May 2011 • 25 min

After having been around a while and having to work with Yuma, Astral's been fascinated by a TV Show Hero named "Different Dimension ESPer Robin". For some reason, Astral feels close and similar to this Robin from an alternate universe. One day, pictures show up with Robin in a fight downtown! Yuma, prodded by Astral, goes with Kotori to where the autographs were taken and meets Robin's actor, a kid named Fuya! But Fuya is a timid boy who doesn't resemble the Robin they all admire in the slightest.

Aired 30 May 2011 • 25 min

The mysterious person posing as Robin around town was Fuya. Under the intolerable strain of being a hero, Fuya's heart has been dyed in darkness. Yuma challenges him to a Duel to save his soul. Robin, however, possesses "Number 83: Galaxy Queen". With it, he proceeds to summon one character after another from the TV Show. At first, Yuma and Astral were amused by this, but due to Galaxy Queen's almighty Monster Effect, they quickly grow impatient. To make things worse, Galaxy Queen, who currently possesses Robin, has taken on the appearance of Fuya's mother.

Aired 6 June 2011 • 25 min

A suspicious shadow is trailing Yuma. It seems someone has been after Yuma, and their identity is the unassuming girl Cat-chan from Yuma's class. Yuma and Kotori fall into Cat-chan's trap. To rescue Kotori, he's going to have to Duel. Astral is cautious of the strange vibes he's getting from Cat-chan, especially with the strategy of her "Transforming Cat Deck"!

Aired 13 June 2011 • 25 min

Yuma is reminded that his victories in his current Duels are due to Astral's help. To prove his skills, he fights Shark once more. Though Shark doesn't care to Duel again, he finally agrees when he finally reaches the end of his rope due to Yuma's constant following him around. The Duel of these two begins. Can Yuma win against Shark, who has no "Number" cards, when he himself declares he won't use his "Number" cards or require the aid of Astral!?

Aired 20 June 2011 • 25 min

After his Duel with Shark, Yuma Duels Tetsuo Takeda without "Numbers" and loses twenty times in a row, with Tetsuo angry because Yuma lied about not using the "Numbers" against Shark. Yuma is scolded by Astral on his immaturity. On the other hand, Shark returns to "his place" where he gets involved in criminal company. Yuma, who knew what was going on with Shark, challenges the two strongest thugs: Rikuo and Kaio, to what Shark proposes to be a 2 on 2 "Tag-Team Duel".

Aired 27 June 2011 • 25 min

Yuma finds himself pinned down by the overwhelming power of "Number 61: Volcasaurus". To protect their precious remaining Life Points, he defends Shark at his own expense. When their opponents summon their second Number monster at that point, Astral becomes aware of the hidden mysteries underlying the Duel. In a last-ditch effort, Shark notices Yuma's passion and entrusts him with 1 card that could turn the whole Duel around!

Aired 4 July 2011 • 25 min

After a series of incidents, Yuma and Astral learn of the existence of a "Number Hunter". Astral remains wary of an unseen presence, but Yuma pretends not to care. As a result, a series of strange phenomena appear around these two. Undeniably, these are the signs of the coming of the "Number Hunter" named Kaito Tenjo. At that moment, a dangerous Duel with the Numbers cards on the line begins. With Kaito's power far beyond their reckoning, what can Astral or Yuma possibly do?

Aired 11 July 2011 • 25 min

In just 1 Turn, Kaito Summons 2 Numbers. Yuma attempts to resist the onslaught, but all of his monsters have been removed from the field...! Kaito, capable of even more, summons the strongest Monster to exist: "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon", which has never been seen before! Yuma summons "Number 39: Utopia" to create a turnaround despite the impossible odds facing him.

Aired 18 July 2011 • 25 min

Having clearly seen Kaito's power, and how utterly hopeless they are, Yuma and Astral are keenly aware that they cannot easily recover. At that time, Yuma talks to his grandmother. She mentions a mysterious old man named Jurou at a "Duel Lodge" who owns a wooden statue of the Legendary Monster "Dark Magician", who is waiting for Yuma and his crew. Yuma makes a strong wish based on his desire to train and get better!

Aired 25 July 2011 • 25 min

It's a Duel against Jurou's former disciple, Yamikawa! Yamikawa draws his Ninja monsters, pinning Yuma down, but believing in the power of his friends, Yuma must continue this battle to the Death! But, Yamikawa summons his Trump Card, the Number Monster "Armed Ninja - Crimson Shadow"! However Yuma continues to believe in the power of his friends, but can this possibly lead him to win the Duel!?

Aired 1 August 2011 • 25 min

Kotori and her friends, who are interested in the Number cards, plus Astral, form the "Number Club". To get more info about the Numbers, they visit the home of a fortuneteller, but the fortuneteller is under the orders of Kaito to collect the Number Cards! When the fortuneteller, Jin, kidnaps Kotori and the rest, Yuma and Astral come to the rescue, but the memory of their Duel with Kaito comes back, the visions of which continue to haunt them!

Aired 8 August 2011 • 25 min

To save Kotori and the rest, Yuma continues to fight with Jin over the Numbers. Yuma's Life Points continue to fall, putting the fate of Kotori and the rest in a perilous situation, as Jin worsens things by summoning a second Numbers. In the midst of such a terrible pinch, Astral finds himself scared by Kaito's looming shadow, but when he sees Yuma who refuses to give up, he steps back up to the fight. With the feelings of these two guys, "Utopia" obtains a new power!

Aired 15 August 2011 • 25 min

Yuma misplaces the the Emperor's Key that was an important momento from his parents. He and Astral look high and low for it, but they just can't seem to find it. While they look, Astral is curious as to how the Emperor's Key is related to Yuma's father. Yuma starts talking about various memories from his childhood that he remembers about his dad. Yuma's Never-Give-Up Spirit "Kattobingu" was born from a promise he made with his father.

Aired 22 August 2011 • 25 min

Yuma safely recovers "Number 96: Black Mist" from a man. Tetsuo, who witnessed the Duel, takes note that Yuma seems suddenly more brutal in his strategy, and ends up in a fight with him. Not having reconciled in over 2 days, suddenly Number 96 swallows Yuma and Astral up!! To rescue Yuma and Astral from Number 96, Tetsuo fights the Numbers for the first time!

Aired 29 August 2011 • 25 min

As they head home from class, Yuma and his friends meet Lilly whom they form a friendship with. However after the robot is reprogrammed to its former self, Yuma duels Lilly in order to help regain her memories.

Aired 5 September 2011 • 25 min

In order to protect Yuma's Key from Kite, Shark faces him in a Duel.

Aired 12 September 2011 • 25 min

While Yuma seeks for his Key, Astral duels against Kite to defend the Number cards he possesses.

Aired 19 September 2011 • 25 min

Despite being unable to fight against the immense power of Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon, Astral, his resolve stern due to Feeling the Flow, continues a desperate combo of Offense and Defense. But when he finally gives up against Kite who keeps attacking him over and over, Yuma appears and the mysterious ZEXAL power activates...

Aired 3 October 2011 • 25 min

One morning, Yuma heads to school, and while talking to his friends, time stops. He sees three suns shining in the sky. Together with Astral, they both shiver from a fear they do not understand, causing Yuma to run off to find out what possibly could have happened. At that time, Kite, using Dr. Faker's technology, retraces Astral's memories and invites Yuma to the World Duel Carnival.

Aired 10 October 2011 • 25 min

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The World Duel Carnival begins, and Yuma is challenged by a soccer player turned duelist.

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Yuma is having trouble in his Duel against Cameron, and the dangerous future of Tori encountering an accident is continuously approaching.

Aired 26 December 2011 • 25 min

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Aired 9 April 2012 • 25 min

Yuma and his friends get all decked out for the event of the year - the World Duel Carnival Finals party! But when Yuma forgets his invite, can he find a way into the festivities, or will he be forced to hit the road and head home early?!

Aired 16 April 2012 • 25 min

It's time for the World Duel Carnival Finals! But prepare for a world of twists and turns because the finalists will be dueling on a roller coaster! Can Yuma handle the ups and downs of the competition, or will he be sent for a loop?!

Aired 23 April 2012 • 25 min

To assess Yuma's dueling skills, Vetrix hires the Triad of Terror, a trio of cunning card sharks, to triple team him! Yuma better figure out a way to roll through this threesome before his dueling goes off the rails!

Aired 30 April 2012 • 25 min

The World Duel Carnival takes a dark turn as the finalists descend into the Dragon's Den, a dark and dangerous duel track that will bring defeat for many a duelist!

Aired 7 May 2012 • 25 min

The heat's on when Vetrix and Dextra duel in the jungle to decide who moves on to the World Duel Carnival semifinals!

Aired 14 May 2012 • 25 min

Quinton takes a timeout during his duel against Kite to reveal the long hidden mystery about Yuma's father's disappearance!

Aired 21 May 2012 • 25 min

Quinton and Kite's confrontation in the cosmos comes to a climactic conclusion!

Aired 28 May 2012 • 25 min

Shark finally faces off with his archenemy, Quattro! Will Shark get his long awaited revenge, or will he end up sleeping with the fishes?!

Aired 4 June 2012 • 25 min

It's the cataclysmic conclusion between Shark and Quattro! If Shark doesn't make a comeback from the depths of defeat, not only is he out of the tournament, but his quest for justice will go unserved!

Aired 11 June 2012 • 25 min

There's chaos in the canyon when Yuma duels Nistro to see who will get the last spot in the World Duel Carnival semifinals! Can Yuma dodge defeat in the desert, or is Nistro destined to rock Yuma's world?

Aired 18 June 2012 • 25 min

When Yuma's deck goes missing, he and the gang set out to look for it! But when their search leads them to Heartland City, they end up finding much more than they bargained for!

Aired 25 June 2012 • 25 min

Yuma sets his sights on reeling in Shark in the first battle of the semifinals, but when his foe starts off dueling like a guppy, Yuma questions if he's being baited! Does Yuma learn this far too late to escape a sinister Shark attack?

Aired 2 July 2012 • 25 min

This is it! Yuma's jaw-dropping duel against Shark in the World Duel Carnival semifinals draws to a finish! Can Yuma rise above his razor-sharp rival, or will he be dragged down to the depths of defeat?

Aired 9 July 2012 • 25 min

The mighty masked duelist Vetrix faces off against the Number Hunter Kite! Unfortunately for Kite, Vetrix springs a shocking surprise that makes dueling all but impossible!

Aired 16 July 2012 • 25 min

The explosive end to the battle between Kite and Vetrix roars to a finish!

Aired 23 July 2012 • 25 min

It all comes down to this! Yuma squares off against Vetrix in a battle that will determine the first ever World Duel Carnival Champion!

Aired 30 July 2012 • 25 min

As the duel between Vetrix and Yuma races to its cataclysmic conclusion, Yuma stares down defeat and comes face-to-face with Vetrix's shocking secret!

Aired 13 August 2012 • 25 min

This is it! The earth-shattering ending of Yuma's duel against Vetrix! Can Yuma rise above Vetrix's unrelenting onslaught, or will he meet defeat and lose everything he holds dear: his soul, his Numbers and... Astral?

Aired 20 August 2012 • 25 min

Yuma learns the details of Dr. Faker's diabolical plan to destroy Astral World! Can Yuma figure out a way to stop Faker, or is the future of Astral World a thing of the past?

Aired 27 August 2012 • 25 min

Kite, Shark and Yuma join forces to take down Dr. Faker! Can this trio work together as a team and put an end to Faker's fury, or will Faker and his deck prove to be too much of a challenge for these three fearless friends?

Aired 3 September 2012 • 25 min

With the fate of Astral World hanging in the balance, Yuma, Kite and Shark set their sights on stopping Dr. Faker, but before our three heroes can make their final move, Dr. Faker reveals the shocking reason behind his diabolical plan!

Aired 10 September 2012 • 25 min

When a mysterious being from Barian World appears, Yuma, Kite and Shark must work together and battle like never before if they want to save Hart, Astral World... and themselves!

Aired 17 September 2012 • 25 min

The stage is set for the ultimate battle between Yuma and Kite, but just when Yuma's about to high five the sky, Kite brings him crashing down to earth with a startling revelation!

Aired 24 September 2012 • 25 min

The back and forth battle between Kite and Yuma comes to an exciting conclusion that leaves one of our duelists down for the count! Will Yuma's dream of pulling out a victory become a reality, or is Kite going to turn this dream into a nightmare?

Aired 7 October 2012 • 25 min

The Barian invasion begins! Yuma faces a dangerous new enemy who will go to any extreme to gain possession of Yuma's Numbers in order to destroy Astral and his home!

Aired 14 October 2012 • 25 min

Yuma's battle with a dangerous and powerful soldier of Barian World continues as he strives to keep Astral safe! Can Yuma beat this Barian enemy and his new Chaos Monster, or will Yuma end up losing what is most valuable to him... Astral?

Aired 21 October 2012 • 25 min

When pro duelist Devon Knox teaches a special class, Yuma gets taken to the school of hard knocks and learns a valuable lesson about the Barians he won't soon forget!

Aired 28 October 2012 • 25 min

Ray nominates Yuma to run against Caswell for the position of Class Representative, but when the Ray Way takes a turn for the worse, Yuma finds himself facing off against a Student Council President who's been corrupted by the Barians!

Aired 4 November 2012 • 25 min

Shark gets hooked into a battle with the Barians when the President of the Comic Book Appreciation Club challenges him to a duel! Can Shark outdraw the competition, or will his Number and life points be erased?

Aired 11 November 2012 • 25 min

Shark's sister Rio makes a big splash on her first day at school, but not all the attention she gets is good, especially when she catches the eye of a Barian botanist!

Aired 18 November 2012 • 25 min

A new Barian threat arrives on the scene looking to take Yuma's Numbers, but his plan gets tripped up when he falls head over heels for Tori!

Aired 25 November 2012 • 25 min

When Yuma's buddies can't stop bickering, it's time for them to face-off in the Friendship Games, a sports dueling competition with surprises around every corner... including Barians!

Aired 9 December 2012 • 25 min

A dangerous new Barian enemy arrives, and he's bringing one of his world's most powerful weapons to take down Yuma and Astral!

Aired 16 December 2012 • 25 min

Mizar batters Yuma to his breaking point... until a surprise duelist steps in to take down Mizar and go claw-to-claw with his Galaxy-Eyes!

Aired 23 December 2012 • 25 min

In order to set Yuma straight, Shark steals Yuma's Key! Can Yuma find the courage to face Shark, or will Yuma's fears leave him cowering for cover?!

Aired 6 January 2013 • 25 min

Let's get ready to duuuuuuuuel! Yuma steps into the ring with Alito, but can he dodge this Barian's Battlin' Boxers before they send him to the canvas for a ten count?!

Aired 13 January 2013 • 25 min

It's Round 2 of the heavyweight battle between Yuma and Alito! Can Yuma bob and weave his way around Alito's attacks, or will this Barian's fancy footwork finish him off for good?

Aired 20 January 2013 • 25 min

Girag's got revenge on his mind and Ray in his sights, but when Yuma steps in to save the day, the Ray Way steers Yuma off course!

Aired 27 January 2013 • 25 min

Girag has Yuma and Ray in the palm of his hand, but will a secret that Ray has been keeping help our heroes escape the clutches of this Barian behemoth?!

Aired 3 February 2013 • 25 min

Astral and Yuma face a challenge so daunting that they must turn to their biggest adversary for help!

Aired 10 February 2013 • 25 min

When Orbital 7 crashes into Lillybot, it's love at first sensor! So when he discovers his beloved bot is in trouble, he motors to free her from her tormentor... Yuma!

Aired 17 February 2013 • 25 min

Shark's trying to control Rio's life and she's not taking it anymore! Will this family feud turn into a feeding frenzy for Shark, or will Rio put her brother's winning streak on ice?!

Aired 24 February 2013 • 25 min

The gang's dressed up as their favorite monsters for the school's fun fair, but when Anna crashes the festivities, the party ends for Yuma!

Aired 3 March 2013 • 25 min

Being Anna's boyfriend is a dangerous job, but when Anna's teacher plays a Barian card, Yuma finds out just how dangerous it is!

Aired 10 March 2013 • 25 min

Yuma is confronted by an enemy from the past who casts a dark shadow on his future!

Aired 17 March 2013 • 25 min

Yuma embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue Ray from the evil clutches of Vector!

Aired 24 March 2013 • 25 min

The Barians are on the attack, and Yuma is ready to risk everything to rescue Ray! But when Vector reveals a terrifying truth, Yuma's dream of saving Ray turns into a nightmare!

Aired 31 March 2013 • 25 min

Still reeling from Vector's revelation that he and Ray Shadows are one and the same, Yuma looks to make Vector pay for all his lies! But with Astral learning of Yuma's own deceptions, will Yuma have to face Vector alone?!

Aired 7 April 2013 • 25 min

All the cards are on the table! Can our heroes defeat the dark and dangerous Barians, or will they end up one card short?

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