Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal English Sub & Dub

About Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal

Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal) blends action, fantasy and shounen by Gallop (2011). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: In the bustling and futuristic town of Heartland, a young boy named Yuuma Tsukumo has a dream that everyone his age longs to achieve—earning the title of the greatest duelist! Sadly, due to his lackluster dueling skills, this dream is far from achievable.

Soon after, when the school bully, Ryouga "Shark" Kamishiro, splits the key given to him by his father into two pieces, he inadvertently sets Yuuma on a collision course with his dream. Retaining one half of the key, Yuuma begins a duel with Shark, but soon realizes that his inexperienced skills are no match for him. In a sudden turn of events, Yuuma's key repairs itself, and the "Door of Destiny'' appears before him.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Gallop is the studio behind Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.