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Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal

2011 – 2014Show1 season146 episodes

AnimationComedy
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–42%

A wholesome, hopeful animated series about games and fantasy, with standout visual style.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 146 episodes · best: S6E23 "Forever ZEXAL" 9.1

Episodes

7.0
6.8
7.7
7.3
7.7
8.3

Story

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!

Feels like

  • Card Game Dueling
  • Supernatural Partnership
  • High-Energy Action
  • Vibrant Visual Effects
  • Friendship and Trust
  • Memorizing Card Strategies
  • Heroic Determination
  • Interdimensional Mystery
  • Shonen Anime Tropes
  • Nostalgic Gaming Culture

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Wataru Nakagawa, Tetsuaki Matsuda, Masahiro Mukai
Written by
Shin Yoshida, Mitsutaka Hirota, Yasuyuki Suzuki

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 11, 2011 · March 23, 2014 · Ended

First aired
April 11, 2011
Last aired
March 23, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 146 episodes
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
100 countries

Tropes

Evolving Credits, Curb-Stomp Battle, Captain Obvious +9

  • Evolving Credits
  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Captain Obvious
  • Alas, Poor Villain
  • Battle Against the Sunset
  • Get a Hold of Yourself, Man!
  • Sliding Scale of Idealism vs. Cynicism
  • Good Versus Good
  • Aliens Speaking English
  • Teeth-Clenched Teamwork
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • Anti-Villain

12 of 254 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal?"

Questions about Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal?

PrimeHuluCrunchyrollThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVRetrocrush

In the United States, Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal streams on Prime, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Retrocrush, and Amebatv, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 91 other countries.

Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.6). Season 2 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.8 against 8.3 for the best season.

Which season of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal is best?

Season 6, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 2 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is Forever ZEXAL (season 6, episode 23) at 9.1, and the lowest is Pets Peeved (season 2, episode 14) at 4.1.

Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal?

61 h

About 61 hours: 146 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2014.

Will Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.