Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal Second English Sub & Dub

About Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal Second

If you are hunting for a new action series, Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal Second deserves a look (2012). The setup goes like this. In short: After defeating an enigmatic adversary, Yuuma Tsukumo, along with the help of Kaito Tenjou and Ryouga "Shark" Kamishiro, has thwarted the Barians' plans. However, Yuuma is still on a quest to retrieve the Number Cards to restore Astral's memories.

Further in, the Seven Barian Emperors catch wind of Yuuma and Astral's endeavors and begin to collect the cards themselves to achieve their ultimate goal: destroying Astral's world in exchange for saving their own. Though only five of the emperors are present, they unanimously decide on annihilating Astral and Yuuma once and for all. Elsewhere, with their newfound abilities of ZEXAL, Astral and Yuuma work to eliminate the enemy force that threatens Earth and the rest of the universe. Yu☆Gi☆Oh!

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Gallop, which means the visual identity of Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal Second follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.