1x1 - Go With the Flow, Part 1

April 11, 2011

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.

1x2 - Go With the Flow, Part 2

April 18, 2011

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".

1x3 - In the End, Part 1

April 25, 2011

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.

1x4 - In the End, Part 2

May 2, 2011

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.

1x5 - Flipping Out, Part 1

May 9, 2011

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.

1x6 - Flipping Out, Part 2

May 16, 2011

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.

1x7 - The Sparrow, Part 1

May 23, 2011

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.

1x8 - The Sparrow, Part 2

May 30, 2011

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.

1x9 - Feline Frenzy

June 6, 2011

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"!

1x10 - Shark Attack

June 13, 2011

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!?

1x11 - The Pack, Part 1

June 20, 2011

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".

1x12 - The Pack, Part 2

June 27, 2011

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!

1x13 - The Number Hunter, Part 1

July 4, 2011

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?

1x14 - The Number Hunter, Part 2

July 11, 2011

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.

1x16 - Training Days, Part 2

July 25, 2011

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!?

1x17 - It's in the Cards, Part 1

August 1, 2011

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!

1x18 - It's in the Cards, Part 2

August 8, 2011

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!

1x19 - Events of Happiness

August 15, 2011

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.

1x20 - Roots of the Problem

August 22, 2011

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!

1x21 - Battle with the Bot

August 29, 2011

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.

1x22 - Reginald's Counterattack

September 5, 2011

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

1x23 - Hunting Down the Hunter, Part 1

September 12, 2011

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

1x24 - Hunting Down The Hunter, Part 2

September 19, 2011

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...

1x25 - Frozen in Time

October 3, 2011

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.

1x26 - Let the Duels Begin

October 10, 2011

1x27 - A Team Performance

October 17, 2011

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

1x28 - Heavy Metal

October 24, 2011

1x29 - Love Hurts

October 31, 2011

1x30 - No Tomato

November 7, 2011

1x31 - Life is a Carnival, Part 1

November 14, 2011

1x32 - Life is a Carnival, Part 2

November 21, 2011

1x33 - Foolish Fans

November 28, 2011

1x34 - Shark Bait

December 5, 2011

1x35 - Bad Developments, Part 1

December 12, 2011

1x36 - Bad Developments, Part 2

December 19, 2011

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

1x37 - Double Jeopardy, Part 1

December 26, 2011

1x38 - Double Jeopardy, Part 2

January 9, 2012

1x39 - Pets Peeved

January 16, 2012

1x40 - About Hart

January 23, 2012

1x41 - Losing Hart

January 23, 2012

1x42 - A Dubious Duo

February 6, 2012

1x43 - The Dragon Awakens

February 13, 2012

1x44 - Rock and a Hard Place

February 20, 2012

1x45 - Ruffled Feathers

February 27, 2012

1x46 - Family Leave

March 5, 2012

1x47 - Sky's the Limit

March 12, 2012

1x48 - Exit: Astral

March 19, 2012

1x49 - Crestfallen

March 26, 2012

1x50 - Party Panic

April 9, 2012

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?!

1x51 - Roller Duel!

April 16, 2012

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?!

1x52 - Roller Coaster Rampage!

April 23, 2012

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!

1x53 - Test Your Luck!

April 30, 2012

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!

1x54 - Welcome to the Jungle

May 7, 2012

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

1x55 - Portal of Doom

May 14, 2012

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

1x56 - Cosmic Chaos

May 21, 2012

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

1x57 - Depths of Darkness

May 28, 2012

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

1x58 - Swimming with Sharks

June 4, 2012

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!

1x59 - Rockin' and Rollin'

June 11, 2012

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?

1x60 - Doctor Visit

June 18, 2012

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!

1x61 - Duel of Destiny: Part 1

June 25, 2012

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?

1x62 - Duel of Destiny: Part 2

July 2, 2012

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?

1x63 - The Hart of the Matter

July 9, 2012

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!

1x64 - Change of Hart

July 16, 2012

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

1x65 - Sphere of Fear: Part 1

July 23, 2012

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