Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 002

"My Name is Astral" is the second episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime. It first aired in Japan on April 18, 2011.

Summary
Astral has just appeared before Yuma, telling him to win. Yuma asks Astral who is he, but he doesn't say anything. When Yuma asks again, Astral introduces himself. Yuma finds that name weird but Astral is certain of that name since he remembers it. Kotori and Tetsuo ask Yuma why he is talking to himself. Yuma asks if they can't see him; he points to where Astral is but his friends can't see him. Tetsuo thinks that Yuma is so scared that he's lost his mind to which Yuma argues saying he's not scared. Yuma then wonders whether he is the only one who can see it or it's just his D-Gazer that's broken. Astral says Yuma can't understand Astral's existence and Yuma asks Astral if he's a ghost. Astral then asks Yuma what kind of effect a ghost has and when it activates.

Astral then realizes he has lost his memory when he arrived in this world. He assumes that some kind of impact scattered his memories. Yuma doesn't understand a word of what Astral is saying and thinks he has totally lost it. He complains about why that had to happen during such an important Duel. Astral tells him to calm down to which Yuma accuses Astral that all this was his fault.

Kotori wonders if Yuma is okay since he's been talking to himself for a while. Tetsuo comments he knew challenging Shark to a Duel was too much for Yuma to handle. Kotori doesn't like this argument and yells at Tetsuo saying he's not allowed to wimp because both his and Yuma's Deck are riding on this Duel. She also says they will not let Shark take those decks away and cheers Yuma, telling him to get his mind together. Yuma says he already has. Yuma then realizes he is the only one who can see Astral.

Yuma feels that, ever since that Numbers card appeared, the feeling he gets from Shark has changed. Shark contemplates his new Xyz Monster, "Number 17: Leviathan Dragon" and says that when this Xyz Monster appeared, energy started rushing into him and he feels like he can't lose to anyone. He then says he will definitely take Yuma's Deck. He Sets a card and ends his turn.

After that, Astral thinks there should be some kind of important memory linked with the Numbers monsters. Astral says that his instincts are telling him to win this Duel. Yuma asks Astral if he knows anything about Duels to which Astral answers he's actually a Duelist. Yuma finds it odd that there is a ghost that's a Duelist. Astral cries out he's a Duelist and says it's his turn. Yuma points out it's HIS turn and draws a card.

Astral looks at the card and says he Summons "Gogogo Golem" in Defense Position. Yuma warns Astral not to butt into his Duel and Summons "Gogogo Golem" in Attack Position instead. Astral notes that an attack of 1800 points isn't enough to defeat Shark's monster. Yuma answers saying he knows that and plays the Spell card, "Unprecedented Wind", increasing the ATK of "Gogogo Golem" to 2800 until his next turn. Yuma attacks "Leviathan Dragon" with "Gogogo Golem" and happily celebrates, because he believes "Leviathan Dragon" was destroyed and because he's just lowered Shark's Life Points. Astral tells him to look at the field and "Leviathan Dragon" is still there. Kotori asks Tetsuo why "Leviathan Dragon" wasn't destroyed even though Shark's life was lowered. She reminds him that, if they're both in Attack Position, the one with more ATK is supposed to win. Yuma also asks Shark why "Leviathan Dragon" wasn't destroyed.

Shark explains that a Numbers monster can only be defeated by another Numbers monster. Yuma starts to despair because he doesn't have a Numbers monster. Tetsuo wonders that, if a Number can only be destroyed by another, what are people supposed to do in that situation. Yuma contradicts Shark, saying that Numbers aren't the issue since the ATK of "Gogogo Golem" is still higher than that of "Leviathan Dragon". Astral alerts Yuma, telling him that, on the next turn, "Gogogo Golem" will be destroyed and that, if Shark has a monster with 800 ATK or more in his hand, they already can't win this Duel. Yuma doesn't believe in that since his Life Points are still 1000. Astral says that the first result of his observations is that Yuma's Duel tactics are by far inferior when compared to his. Yuma feels insulted by the word "inferior" but then asks what "tactics" are. Astral explains it's his strategy. Yuma still doesn't get the meaning.

Shark declares that this draw will decide the Duel. He draws and Summons "Drill Barnacle" with 300 ATK. Astral says they're safe and Yuma asks what Astral is on about. Shark activates the effect of "Leviathan Dragon", detaching the last Overlay Unit to increase the ATK of "Leviathan Dragon" to 3000. Yuma is surprised but Astral points out that, because "Leviathan Dragon" still had an Xyz Material monster, it was obvious Shark was going to use that effect. Shark attacks "Gogogo Golem" with "Leviathan Dragon", lowering Yuma's life points to 800. Yuma realises that Astral knew this was going to happen. After that, Shark attacks Yuma directly with "Drill Barnacle", lowering his Life Points to 500.

Astral then explains that, when "Gogogo Golem" is in Defense Position, once per turn, it cannot be destroyed by battle and that, if Yuma had done what he said, he wouldn't be in this pinch. Yuma tells Astral to shut up. Astral then looks at his hand and notices it's transparent, seeing that as if it's his own life being depleted. Astral then remembers that Numbers are pieces of his memory and explains that Numbers are special cards among Xyz Monsters because, not only they cannot be defeated by cards of this world, the one who wins in a fight between Numbers absorbs the loser's Number. Yuma asks Astral what he means by all that and Astral sums it up, saying that, if they cannot win this Duel, he will be erased from this world. He tells Yuma that they must win. Yuma says he already was trying to win from the start. Yuma thinks to himself, saying he doesn't have any cards that could work as a counter-attack.

But, if he can, at least, stop the attack of "Leviathan Dragon"'s on the next turn, he'll still have 200 Life Points left even if he takes that attack of "Drill Barnacle". Shark sees through Yuma's line of thinking and tells him it's useless. The effect of "Drill Barnacle" activates, increasing its ATK by 1000.

Yuma starts to panic, realizing that he's about to lose and doesn't know what to do, but he then sees he had a Trap Card Set on the field. He checks it and it shows it's "Bye Bye Damage". Astral explains that, if he had activated it, on top of dealing damage to Shark, "Gogogo Golem" wouldn't have been destroyed. Yuma yells at Astral, saying he forgot about the trap because he was grumbling at him. Shark suggests Yuma should just give up, but Yuma says he won't do such a thing. Shark then asks if he's telling him he still has a way to win to which Yuma only answers he'll never give up. Shark says that he doesn't like hearing those words. Astral calms Yuma, telling him that there's still a chance but the requirements for that chance is summoning two monsters. He tells Yuma to listen carefully, calling him "Um". Yuma says his name is Yuma. Astral tells him again to listen carefully, this time, calling him "Toma". Yuma yells it's not Toma, it's Yuma. Astral says that, with this next draw, he has to pull a card that can Special Summon monsters.

Yuma draws "Monster Reborn". Astral comments that destiny hasn't abandoned him yet but Yuma says he was the one who drew that card. Yuma Summons "Ganbara Knight" in Attack Position. Tetsuo is baffled by this play since the ATK of "Ganbara Knight" is 0. Yuma realizes he has just made a mistake and Shark points out that, since he has already won, Yuma could just give up. Yuma again replies that he'll never give up because he can do "kattobingu" anytime. Astral doesn't understand what "kattobingu" is and Yuma explains it's the same as taking on a challenge. The same as having a heart that never gives up and he adds that when a person gives up, their heart dies. Shark is extremely angry, accusing Yuma that all he's saying is just wind and saying that it's guys like Yuma that irritate him the most. Shark asks Yuma how he's going to stand up against his two monsters with a monster with zero attack points.

Astral says that it's just fine because, if "Toma" had played it in Defense Position, their chance for a counter-attack would have been lost. Yuma again yells at Astral, reminding him that his name is Yuma. Astral tells Yuma to revive "Gagaga Magician" with "Monster Reborn". Yuma is unsure about this move, but Astral says he can't disappear and tells him to trust him. Yuma agrees to do so, but notes it doesn't mean he believes in Astral. Yuma activates "Monster Reborn", Special Summoning "Gagaga Magician" from the Graveyard in Attack Position. Shark asks what's the point in Summoning a 1500 ATK monster now. Astral says that the requirements are in place and tells Yuma to overlay his two monsters. Yuma tells him that's impossible since doing so is an Xyz Summon. Astral tells Yuma to look at his Extra Deck. Yuma opens it and takes an Xyz Monster from it. However, he doesn't know that Xyz Monster and says he can't even read its text. Astral can read it and says it "Number 39: Utopia". Yuma asks Astral if this is a Numbers monster and Astral says it is and that it's the power that was granted to him.

Yuma overlays "Gagaga Magician" and "Ganbara Knight", both Level 4 monsters, Xyz Summoning "Number 39: Utopia". Yuma and Astral order "Utopia" to attack "Drill Barnacle", lowering Shark's Life Points to 2500. Shark is surprised to see another Numbers monster. Astral calls it the trump card for defeating "Leviathan Dragon". Tetsuo and Kotori are both surprised to see such a monster and Kotori asks Tetsuo if Yuma had a monster like that. Tetsuo says he didn't as much as he tries to think about it. Yuma ends his turn, then feels extremely happy for performing his first Xyz Summon. He goes to his friends and asks them if they saw that and Kotori says they did.

Yuma feels blessed, saying his "kattobingu" has finally paid off. Tetsuo asks Yuma why he's so happy, the ATK of "Utopia" is still less than that of "Leviathan Dragon". Yuma remembers that fact and says that's bad.

Shark says that, even though Yuma Summoned a Numbers monster, he's still no match for him. Shark draws a card and activates "Surfacing", Special Summoning "Big Jaws" from his Graveyard in Defense Position. Afterwards, he Tributes "Big Jaws" to Tribute Summon "Jawsman". Kotori asks about Tribute Summon and Tetsuo explains that it's a way of Summoning a high Level monster by sacrificing another monster.

Through its own effect, the ATK of "Jawsman" is 2900. Shark declares this is the end and attacks "Utopia" with "Leviathan Dragon". Yuma again panics and asks Astral if "Utopia" has some sort of effect. Astral explains that the effect is, by detaching an Xyz Material Monster to the Graveyard, he may negate an attack. Yuma says that he should have told that sooner. Yuma activates the effect of "Utopia" effect and sends "Ganbara Knight" to the Graveyard to negate the attack of "Leviathan Dragon". Shark now knows what the effect of "Utopia" is and alerts Yuma that, if he just dodges attacks without defeating his monsters, he can't win. Shark says that, although a Numbers monster can't be defeated by any other monster, Damage Calculation still passes and tells Yuma that, if he wants to escape this damage, he'll have to use his last Xyz Material Monster. Shark attacks "Utopia" with "Jawsman". Astral tells Yuma that, right now, it's as Shark is saying and tells him to use the effect of "Utopia" again. Yuma keeps thinking about a way to defeat Shark's monsters and activates his face-down "Bye Bye Damage". Astral asks Yuma why he didn't use the effect of "Utopia" again" nd Yuma answers by saying that he is . Through Bye Bye Damage, Shark's ife is lowered to 1700 and Yuma is left with 100 life points.

Shark, thanks to Yuma's trap, is now able to activate his own Trap Card, "Urchin Bomb", which inflicts 1000 points to Yuma on Shark's next turn. Shark says that now his victory is assured. Tetsuo and Kotori give up hope with Tetsuo saying Yuma has already lost. Shark tells Yuma to give up and Yuma says he's not done and that he won't give up yet. Shark tells Yuma he only has one more turn and asks him why he isn't giving up on the Duel. Yuma, in return, asks Shark why he wants Yuma to give up so badly and if Shark hasn't given up on something precious. Through these words, for a brief moment, Shark overcomes the possession but is possessed again. Yuma tells Shark that, as long as he doesn't give up, he can do "kattobingu" anytime and he is going to show him that. Astral asks Yuma if there really is a way to turn the Duel around. Yuma answers there is, remembering a combo in his deck. Yuma then picks up Grandma's meal and eats it, calling it his victory meal.

Yuma begins his turn and declares that, right now, if he's going to win, it has to be now. He says his catch-phrase, "Kattobingu Da Ore" and draws his final card, moving a lot on the air and, because of that, he falls to the ground. He then looks at his card and attacks "Leviathan Dragon" with "Utopia". Astral, Kotori and Tetsuo are all surprised to see Yuma attacking with a monster with lower ATK. Yuma activates the effect of "Utopia", negating its own attack. Shark asks what's the point in a combo that can't deal damage to him. Yuma says the point is that it's over and activates the Quick-Play Spell, "Double Up Chance", doubling the ATK of "Utopia" and allowing it to attack again. Yuma attacks "Leviathan Dragon" again and wins the Duel.

Yuma, Kotori and Tetsuo are surprised to see Yuma winning a Duel, but, after overcoming that surprise, they're all happy for Yuma. Shark's lackeys, after seeing Shark lose, leave him, saying he's fallen too low. Astral takes "Leviathan Dragon" and finds out that, if he gathers all ninety-nine of the scattered Numbers cards, he will recover his memory. Yuma grabs his pendant and, in his mind, tells his Mom and Dad he's won. Shark, although feeling disgraced for having lost a Duel, goes to Yuma and gives him Tetsuo's Deck as agreed. He leaves, saying he will remember this. Yuma tells Shark he had a lot of fun and says they should Duel again someday, without betting Decks, just so that both of them can do "kattobingu". After hearing this, Shark, always with his back turned on them, leaves without saying a word.

Astral now understands that what Yuma did was believing in one single draw and betting everything on it. Yuma finds Astral to be in a different mood but doesn't care much about it. Astral says that Yuma is a Duelist that exceeds his own understanding, ending his sentence again with the name "Toma". Yuma is mad about this name and jumps saying his name is not Toma, it's Yuma.

Featured Duel: Yuma Tsukumo vs. Ryoga Kamishiro (Shark)
''Duel continues from the previous episode

Ryoga's turn

Ryoga has just destroyed Yuma's "Gagaga Magician" with "Number 17: Leviathan Dragon". Ryoga Sets a card.

Yuma's turn

Yuma Normal Summons "Gogogo Golem" (1800/1500) in Attack Position and activates "Unprecedented Wind" increasing its ATK to 2800. "Gogogo Golem" attacks "Leviathan Dragon" (Ryoga 4000 → 3700), but "Leviathan Dragon" is not destroyed as it can only be destroyed by battle by another "Number" monster.

Ryoga's turn

Ryoga Normal Summons "Drill Barnacle" (300/0) in Attack Position. Ryoga uses the effect of "Leviathan Dragon" to detach the overlaid "Big Jaws" and increase the ATK of "Leviathan Dragon" by 500. Ryoga attacks "Gogogo Golem" with "Leviathan Dragon" (Yuma 1000 → 800) and then attacks directly with "Drill Barnacle" (Yuma 800 → 500), which gains 1000 ATK via its own effect.

Yuma's turn

Yuma Normal Summons "Ganbara Knight" (0/1800) in Attack Position and activates "Monster Reborn", Special Summoning "Gagaga Magician" (1500/1000) in Attack Position. Yuma uses "Ganbara Knight" and "Gagaga Magician" to Xyz Summon "Number 39: Utopia" (2500/2000) in Attack Position. "Utopia" attacks and destroys "Drill Barnacle" (Ryoga 3700 → 2500).

Ryoga's turn

Ryoga activates "Surfacing" Special Summoning "Big Jaws" (1800/300) in Defense Position. He then Tributes "Big Jaws" to Tribute Summon "Jawsman" (2600/1600) in Attack Position. "Jawsman" gains 300 ATK by its effect. "Leviathan Dragon" attacks "Utopia", but Yuma sends the overlaid "Ganbara Knight" to the Graveyard to negate the attack. "Jawsman" attacks "Utopia" and Yuma activates "Bye Bye Damage" negating the destruction of "Utopia" and inflicting twice as much Battle Damage as Yuma took to Ryoga (Yuma 500 → 100, Ryoga 2500 → 1700). Ryoga activates his Set "Urchin Bomb", which will inflict 1000 damage to Yuma if he controls a face-up Trap Card during Ryoga's Standby Phase.

Yuma's turn

Yuma attacks "Leviathan Dragon" with "Utopia" and detaches the overlaid "Gagaga Magician" to the Graveyard to negate the attack. Yuma then activates Quick-Play Spell "Double Up Chance" which doubles the ATK of "Utopia" and allows it to attack again. "Utopia" attacks and destroys "Leviathan Dragon" (Ryoga 1700 → 0).

Yuma wins.

Featured cards
The following cards appeared in this episode. Cards in italics debuted here.