Overview
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL II matters as a substantial continuation that gives its card-battle anime format greater dramatic weight. Its blend of tournament momentum, fantasy conflict, augmented-reality spectacle, and moments of tragedy makes the 73-episode series feel more expansive than a straightforward competition show.
Viewers can expect energetic duels, evolving friendships, colorful CGI presentation, and a heightened sci-fi atmosphere built around cyberpunk touches and otherworldly stakes. It is a natural fit for shounen fans and card-game anime viewers, while the clear battle-driven structure and available English dub make it approachable for newcomers who enjoy long-form action series.
Synopsis
Yuma and his friends face a new threat as the Barian emerge in Heartland City. Seeking the Numbers, the mysterious cards tied to the conflict, the Barian target Yuma and his companions while their own world confronts destruction.
Blending action, fantasy, augmented-reality card battles, and tournament competition, the series follows Yuma and his allies as they resist the Barian's plans. Friendship and cooperation become essential as the struggle expands beyond Heartland City and places multiple worlds at risk.
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Should You Watch It?
Watch it if you enjoy
- Watch if you enjoy long-form shounen card battles with tournament momentum and augmented-reality spectacle.
- Start with Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL first, since this 73-episode TV sequel continues Yuma, Astral, and the established ZEXAL conflict.
It may not suit you if
- It may not suit viewers seeking a short, self-contained series, as the entry continues an earlier television storyline.
- Its battle-driven structure, colorful CGI presentation, and tragic fantasy stakes may be less appealing if you prefer grounded or non-competitive anime.
This automatic starting point balances the series length, pacing, time commitment, and available Volluble research data. Editors can override it when firsthand knowledge suggests a better entry point.
Why It Connects With Audiences
Why people love it
- Viewers may enjoy the expanding Barian conflict, which raises the stakes from Heartland City to multiple worlds.
- Friendship, cooperation, energetic duels, cyberpunk touches, and an available English dub support its accessible action-adventure appeal.
Common criticisms
- The 73-episode format and continuation status can make the series feel demanding for newcomers.
- The strong focus on card battles and tournament structure may leave less room for viewers seeking a different kind of fantasy narrative.
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Characters and Voice Actors25 characters
Yuma Tsukumo
Main character- Japanese: Tasuku Hatanaka
Astral
Main character- Japanese: Miyu Irino
Kotori Mizuki
Main character- Japanese: Mikako Komatsu
Rei Shingetsu
Main character- Japanese: Satoshi Hino
Ryoga Kamishiro
Main character- Japanese: Toshiki Masuda
Rio Kamishiro
Main character- Japanese: Megumi Han
Kaito Tenjou
Main character- Japanese: Kouki Uchiyama
Orbital 7
Supporting character- Japanese: Tomoaki Maeno
- English: Sean Schemmel
Durbe
Supporting character- Japanese: Daisuke Hirakawa
Misael
Supporting character- Japanese: Genki Okawa
Alit
Supporting character- Japanese: Takahiro Hikami
Gilag
Supporting character- Japanese: Kousuke Takaguchi
Tetsuo Takada
Supporting character- Japanese: Makoto Shimada
Takashi Todoroki
Supporting character- Japanese: Taishi Murata
Tokunosuke Omoteura
Supporting character- Japanese: Aki Kanada
Cathy
Supporting character- Japanese: Yuu Kobayashi
Anna Kozuki
Supporting character- Japanese: Rei Mochizuki
Daisuke Katagiri
Supporting character- Japanese: Mamoru Miyano
Mamoru Jinguuji
Supporting character- Japanese: Kazuyuki Okitsu
Chitarou Ariga
Supporting character- Japanese: Yousuke Itou
Akari Tsukumo
Supporting character- Japanese: Nami Miyahara
Haru Tsukumo
Supporting character- Japanese: Ikuko Tani
Mirai Tsukumo
Supporting character- Japanese: Eri Miyajima
Kazuma Tsukumo
Supporting character- Japanese: Ichirou Mikami
Mr. Heartland
Supporting character- Japanese: Juurouta Kosugi
Production and Staff21 credits
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Production Background
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL II is a television anime produced by Nihon Ad Systems and TV Tokyo, with animation by Gallop. The record identifies manga as its source material, and lists the series as a 73-episode adaptation with 23-minute episodes.
This sequel began airing in Japan on October 7, 2012, and concluded on March 23, 2014. Its English-language release in North America ran from June 2013 through January 2016.
Franchise Context
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL II is the direct television-anime continuation of Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL. It is not a remake, alternate version, or stand-alone series, but the second anime installment in the ZEXAL branch of the wider Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. The series began in Japan in October 2012, following the earlier ZEXAL anime, and concluded with 73 episodes in March 2014.
The ZEXAL branch is a spin-off line within the main Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, following Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's among the franchise's anime continuations. This entry remains focused on the ZEXAL setting and its ongoing television storyline rather than introducing a separate adaptation category. Although the franchise also includes a ZEXAL manga, this page specifically covers the TV anime sequel, with its own 2012 to 2014 broadcast run and 23-minute episode format.
Where This Fits in Yu-Gi-Oh!
A spoiler-light guide to where this exact work fits within the broader Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise.
Exact position: This is Main anime entry 6 and main anime entry 6 of 6. It follows Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal.
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Step 1
Begin with Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL, the preceding anime series that establishes Yuma, Astral, and their conflict.
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Step 2
Watch Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL II afterward as the direct sequel, continuing the anime story with the Barian threat.
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