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The Best Episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal

Every episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal!

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When aspiring duelist Yuma meets Astral, a mysterious visitor from another universe, it seems like destiny. Yuma needs Astral to teach him how to duel, and Astral needs Yuma to help him regain his memories!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 14 - The Number Hunter, Part 2
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #1 - The Number Hunter, Part 2

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  2. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 12 - The Pack, Part 2
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #2 - The Pack, Part 2

    S1:E12

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yoshifumi Fukushima

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  3. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 10 - Shark Attack
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Shark Attack

    S1:E10

    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!?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  4. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 13 - The Number Hunter, Part 1
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    #4 - The Number Hunter, Part 1

    S1:E13

    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?

    Director:Wataru Nakagawa
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  5. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 24 - Hunting Down The Hunter, Part 2
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Hunting Down The Hunter, Part 2

    S1:E24

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  6. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 11 - The Pack, Part 1
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #6 - The Pack, Part 1

    S1:E11

    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".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yoshifumi Fukushima

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  7. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 18 - It's in the Cards, Part 2
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #7 - It's in the Cards, Part 2

    S1:E18

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  8. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 16 - Training Days, Part 2
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #8 - Training Days, Part 2

    S1:E16

    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!?

    Director:Fujiaki Asari
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  9. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 23 - Hunting Down the Hunter, Part 1
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Hunting Down the Hunter, Part 1

    S1:E23

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

    Director:Wataru Nakagawa
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  10. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 17 - It's in the Cards, Part 1
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #10 - It's in the Cards, Part 1

    S1:E17

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  11. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 19 - Events of Happiness
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #11 - Events of Happiness

    S1:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  12. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 22 - Reginald's Counterattack
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Reginald's Counterattack

    S1:E22

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  13. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 20 - Roots of the Problem
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Roots of the Problem

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yoshifumi Fukushima

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  14. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 7 - The Sparrow, Part 1
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    #14 - The Sparrow, Part 1

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Hideki Hosokawa
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  15. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 8 - The Sparrow, Part 2
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #15 - The Sparrow, Part 2

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Takuo Suzuki
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  16. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 25 - Frozen in Time
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #16 - Frozen in Time

    S1:E25

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  17. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 15 - Training Days, Part 1
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Training Days, Part 1

    S1:E15

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  18. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 5 - Flipping Out, Part 1
    6.6/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Flipping Out, Part 1

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Wataru Nakagawa
    Writer:Yoshifumi Fukushima

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  19. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 2 - Go With the Flow, Part 2
    6.5/10(29 votes)

    #19 - Go With the Flow, Part 2

    S1:E2

    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".

    Director:Masahiro Mukai
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  20. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 1 - Go With the Flow, Part 1
    6.4/10(36 votes)

    #20 - Go With the Flow, Part 1

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Masahiro Mukai
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  21. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 9 - Feline Frenzy
    6.3/10(24 votes)

    #21 - Feline Frenzy

    S1:E9

    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"!

    Director:Tetsuaki Matsuda
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  22. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 21 - Battle with the Bot
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Battle with the Bot

    S1:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  23. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 6 - Flipping Out, Part 2
    6.0/10(24 votes)

    #23 - Flipping Out, Part 2

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Tetsuaki Matsuda
    Writer:Yoshifumi Fukushima

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  24. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 26 - Let the Duels Begin
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Let the Duels Begin

    S1:E26

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  25. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 1 Episode 27 - A Team Performance
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - A Team Performance

    S1:E27

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

    Director:Yoshinobu Tokumoto
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Number Hunter, Part 2" is the best rated episode of "Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal". It scored 8.1/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Shin Yoshida, it aired on 7/11/2011. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Pack, Part 2".