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Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal

  • TV Series
  • 2011–2014
  • TV-Y7
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1.3K
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (2011)
AnimeShōnenSuperheroActionAnimationComedyFantasySci-Fi

Yuma Tsukumo must team up with an ethereal being connected to an ancient relic left to him by his parents in order to collect 99 number cards. Doing so will restore the lost memories of this... Read allYuma Tsukumo must team up with an ethereal being connected to an ancient relic left to him by his parents in order to collect 99 number cards. Doing so will restore the lost memories of this being, giving them the answers they seek.Yuma Tsukumo must team up with an ethereal being connected to an ancient relic left to him by his parents in order to collect 99 number cards. Doing so will restore the lost memories of this being, giving them the answers they seek.

  • Creator
    • Kazuki Takahashi
  • Stars
    • Alexandre Crepet
    • Marc Thompson
    • Sean Schemmel
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    1.3K
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    • Creator
      • Kazuki Takahashi
    • Stars
      • Alexandre Crepet
      • Marc Thompson
      • Sean Schemmel
    • 14User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Alexandre Crepet
    Alexandre Crepet
    • Yuma Tsukumo
    • 2011–2014
    Marc Thompson
    Marc Thompson
    • Astral…
    • 2011–2014
    Sean Schemmel
    Sean Schemmel
    • Bronk Stone…
    • 2011–2014
    Eileen Stevens
    Eileen Stevens
    • Tori Meadows…
    • 2011–2014
    Mick Lauer
    Mick Lauer
    • Roku
    • 2011–2014
    Erica Schroeder
    Erica Schroeder
    • Cathy Katherine…
    • 2011–2014
    Eli James
    Eli James
    • Yuma Tsukumo
    • 2011–2014
    Johnny Yong Bosch
    Johnny Yong Bosch
    • Yuma Tsukomo
    • 2011–2014
    Christopher Kromer
    • Kite Tenjo
    • 2012–2014
    Jason Griffith
    Jason Griffith
    • Caswell Francis…
    • 2011–2013
    Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld
    Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld
    • Rio Kastle…
    • 2012–2014
    Brian Munn
    Brian Munn
    • Trey
    • 2011–2014
    Gary Littman
    Gary Littman
    • Shark
    • 2011–2014
    Jake Paque
    Jake Paque
    • Dumon…
    • 2012–2014
    Billy Bob Thompson
    Billy Bob Thompson
    • Mizar…
    • 2012–2014
    Ryan Stadler
    • Dr. Faker
    • 2011–2014
    Veronica Taylor
    Veronica Taylor
    • Mira Tsukomo…
    • 2011–2014
    Vic Mignogna
    Vic Mignogna
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    • 2011–2014
    • Creator
      • Kazuki Takahashi
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    10jamarmarsh

    Great show but seemingly not for everyone.

    Greatly received the most parts of the world, except a few places, mostly in the west. It was a broader reach series reached into broader. Topics didn't just go over tangible things like the penitentiary, like the previous series did or ancient Egypt Egyptian history like the first series or the Classroom like the second, it did what Pokémon's Fourth did. The reason why this series isn't greatly received everywhere isn't really explainable in the given context (Not what I have laid out right here, but the other context here YOU can see) Otherwise, it went over a plethora of great themes in a great way. Lessons that require experience alongside a broader understanding of life in general to be able to understand and relate to, and to appreciate and especially within the characters of the barians.
    10jamarmarsh

    Great show, reputation ruined by close minded individuals

    Was absolutely phenomenal and was greatly received the most parts of the world, but seeing as this review website, most commonly takes influence from America - you can see the mindset of the people who don't like it here. The need for someone to unjustly hate this show stretches so far as they had to wait, nearly a decade later to continue the same retired opinion is evident in this section of IMDb. It is when the psyche of such close-mindedness and rigid hate spreads that they must regress progressively wait in the future to reinstate such an opinion that doesn't allow the show to be married from when it was in its highlight and was fairly judged (Although still quite unfairly) A decade ago.
    1lipnusis

    A Tedious and Disappointing Addition to the Franchise

    Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal is a tedious and lackluster entry into the long-running Yu-Gi-Oh! Franchise, failing to live up to the standards set by its predecessors. With its uninteresting characters, repetitive plot, and lack of strategic depth, this series offers little to captivate or engage its audience.

    One of the major flaws of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal is its unremarkable and poorly developed characters. The protagonist, Yuma Tsukumo, lacks the charm, complexity, and relatability of previous Yu-Gi-Oh! Protagonists. His constant bumbling and unconvincing growth as a duelist make him an uninteresting and frustrating character to follow. The supporting cast fares no better, with forgettable personalities and lackluster character development. The absence of compelling and relatable characters hampers any emotional investment in the series.

    The storytelling in Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal is repetitive and lacks originality. The plot follows a formulaic structure with predictable duel after predictable duel, offering little in terms of surprise or innovation. The narrative fails to build suspense or create a sense of genuine stakes, making each episode feel monotonous and unexciting. The attempts at injecting dramatic tension often fall flat, lacking the intricate and compelling storytelling that defined earlier iterations of the franchise.

    The duels in Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal lack strategic depth and fail to create engaging gameplay. The battles feel formulaic and rely heavily on overpowered card effects rather than strategic decision-making. The animation during duels is lackluster, lacking the dynamic and visually engaging style that fans have come to expect from the franchise. The duels lack intensity and fail to generate the excitement that made previous Yu-Gi-Oh! Series so captivating.

    Furthermore, the dialogue and writing in Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal are uninspired and lackluster. The dialogue often feels contrived and shallow, lacking the wit and cleverness that characterized earlier iterations of the franchise. The attempts at humor fall flat, relying on tired jokes and uninspired banter. The writing fails to deliver engaging and memorable lines, further diminishing the overall impact of the series.

    Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal also suffers from a lack of meaningful themes or messages. The series fails to explore deeper moral dilemmas or delve into complex character growth. It lacks the depth and thought-provoking elements that made earlier Yu-Gi-Oh! Series resonate with audiences. The missed opportunity to address meaningful themes leaves the narrative shallow and uninteresting.

    In conclusion, Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal is a tedious and disappointing addition to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Franchise. Its uninteresting characters, repetitive plot, lackluster duels, and uninspired writing make for an underwhelming viewing experience. The series fails to capture the strategic depth, engaging storytelling, and memorable characters that defined earlier iterations of the franchise. Fans of Yu-Gi-Oh! Would be better off revisiting the classic series or exploring other entries rather than investing their time in this lackluster installment.
    5mimmoesposito

    Yuma clumsy

    So this is the fourth yu-gi-oh anime series So this time it's a series based on a new black card So this time what do you think about yu-gi-oh Zexal for me was really the beginning of failure So this series I didn't like it compared to the other previous ones because it was a storywhich I didn't like could have been very interesting but it was developed very poorly But let's now move on to the main character or Yuma for me was the Worst main character because this was really badly written but he was truly a stubborn characterclumsy and then he's not even good at playing two Monsters Actually because he has received a lot of losses and he's not even very expert at dueling compared to his predecessors i.e. Yugi Jaden Yusei But the thing that makes me very angry about this anime they are the charactersfemale for me they are not done well the sister is a useless character the cat girl She is also useless Rio has exaggerated behavior Kotori of all of them was truly the most useless in the anime because she was of no use at all The only thing that what you do is annoy Yuma all overthe series the only two things that are saved are the duels the character of Anna Chi was the only female character that I liked and then the other character that I liked was kite who was the version of this series of Seto Kaiba for me was much better done than Yuma eI'm not even surprised that this anime received a score of 5.3 I didn't like this anime but the next one will be even much worse to conclude with a score of 5.
    7brookewhite1998

    Could Have Been Better And Could Have Been Worse

    At this point in Yu-Gi-Oh history we should just accept the fact that they keep making these shows not out of love but out of wanting to sell more trading cards. That's what it was from the beginning and it's still continuing. Which is one of the TV shows biggest down falls. People not caring enough about the show and more about the product they sell. The main character Yuma Tsukumo is pretty annoying and even worse than Jaden Yuki from GX. At least Jaden could duel but Yuma needs help from an amnesic alien named Astral who should have replaced Yuma. The other characters are okay some are better than others like the two rivals. The animation is very nice to look at so that makes it easy on the eyes. I do enjoy the duels more in Yu-Gi-Oh Zexal. They don't feel like an eternity like the previous versions and honestly the story does flow alright with a few plot holes. So yeah it's basically what Yu-Gi-Oh GX should have been. I still believe that this is better than GX because of how entertaining it is but it does undergo from stereotypical characters, not the best (or worst) voice actors, annoying edits that anyone could clearly see and what irritates me more is how some of the duels were simply misunderstandings. However I still find it more engaging with the animation, some memorable characters, pleasant duels and charming story. Overall it's not bad but I feel as if it could have had more effort into it. So Yu-Gi-Oh classic fans please stop saying how bad this is. It has flaws but so did the other shows. So basically my summary is my conclusion: Could Have Been Better And Could Have Been Worse.

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    • Release date
      • October 15, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 遊戲王ZEXAL
    • Production companies
      • TV Tokyo
      • Nihon Ad Systems (NAS)
      • Konami
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      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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