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Roots of the Problem
Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal - S1 - E20
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!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal: Season 1 - 70 Episode s
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.
1x15 - Training Days, Part 1
July 18, 2011
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!
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!
1x66 - Sphere of Fear: Part 2
July 30, 2012
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!
1x67 - Sphere of Fear: Part 3
August 13, 2012
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?
1x68 - The Countdown Begins
August 20, 2012
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?
1x69 - A Trio's Challenge: Part 1
August 27, 2012
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?
1x70 - A Trio's Challenge: Part 2
September 3, 2012
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!