Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 062

"Shark's Back! The Bonds Connected by "Kattobingu!"" is the sixty-second episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime. It first aired in Japan on July 2, 2012.

Summary
As Shark brings out "Number 32: Shark Drake" and the card's purple aura surrounds him, the audience is confused as to what a "Number" is. Flip says it looks quite strong and Tori whispers Yuma's name. Mr. Heartland says it looks like quite a fearsome monster, while Dr. Faker, watching from his room, calls it incredible, adding that he must get his hands on that card. Shark orders "Shark Drake" to attack "Gogogo Ghost" with "Depth Bite". As his monster is destroyed, Yuma is thrown off his feet and his Life Points are reduced to 900. Astral warns Yuma that another attack is coming and Yuma says he knows as he attempts to get up. Shark activates the effect of "Shark Drake", detaching an Overlay Unit to Special Summon the destroyed "Gogogo Ghost" from Yuma's Graveyard, with its ATK reduced by 1000. A Summoning portal appears and "Shark Drake" blasts a stream of water into it, carrying "Gogogo Ghost" back out of it, with its ATK at 900. Bronk asks why he would bring back Yuma's monster and Tori tells its so he can attack it again. Shark says Yuma has only 900 Life Points left; if he attacks, he's finished. He orders "Shark Drake" to bite both "Gogogo Ghost" and Yuma to pieces. Yuma's friends are horrified, but as the smoke clears, Yuma's Life Points remain at 900 and "Gogogo Golem" is on his field in Defense Position. Everyone appears confused, but Flip says he must have swapped monsters. Yuma explains that when "Gogogo Ghost" is Special Summoned, it can Special Summon "Gogogo Golem" from his Graveyard in Defense Position, with "Gogogo Ghost" also switching to Defense Position. Therefore, "Gogogo Ghost" was still destroyed, but Yuma lost no Life Points. Shark calls Yuma's play a desperate struggle and ends his turn.

Bronk says that was amazing and Caswell complements Yuma's great tactics. Flip suggests it must have been Astral's doing, which enrages Cathy. She says Yuma is the one fighting and scratches Flip with her cat claws again, causing him to cry in pain. Tori urges Yuma to do his best. From his private box, Vetrix thinks Yuma did work nice work. Faker says that a "Number" can only be destroyed by another "Number", so Yuma has no choice but to Summon his own "Number", which Faker describes as "the partition of the original". Astral tells Yuma to Summon "Number 39: Utopia", believing there is no other way to win. Yuma says he knows that, but he has only "Gogogo Golem" out. He must draw another Level 4 monster. He draws a Trap Card, "Power Change Barrier". Astral tells him not to panic, but Yuma responds that he can't help it - he must save Shark as soon as possible to prevent Vetrix from claiming another victim. He tells Shark to wake up and to remember their previous Duels. Shark asks what he means and Yuma mentions their first Duel, where he gambled his own and Bronk's Decks as well as their Tag Duel. Scenes from both Duels are shown as well as Shark's complement to Yuma after their Tag Duel - that the dumb Duelist had grown a bit. Yuma says he was very excited when Shark said that, because it proved that their hearts are connected. He grasps the Emperor's Key and adds that he was moved when Shark Dueled Kite to protect it. He finishes by saying that through Dueling, their bonds are strengthened. Shark responds that he knows nothing of friends or bonds, the only thing which supports him is his feelings of vengeance towards Yuma. Vetrix's crest glows on the back of his hand again. Vetrix claps and yells "Bravo!", adding that Shark is the best. Shark continues that he is here to defeat Yuma to avenge his younger sister. He asks why Yuma is here - isn't it to defeat Shark? He asks Yuma to spare him the speech and come at him, adding that his turn has already started.

Yuma supposes he'll have to deliver his thoughts through Dueling then. He switches "Gogogo Golem" to Attack Position and activates "Golden Form", explaining that it will double the ATK of "Gogogo Golem" until the next turn as it was switched from Defense Position to Attack Position. "Gogogo Golem" changes form, glowing gold. Heartland calls it shiny and amazing before yelling "Golden Burning!" Bronk wonders what Yuma is thinking, with Caswell finishing the statement by saying that "Gogogo Golem" can't defeat a "Number". Astral seems to think the same, but Yuma says that he must charge head-on to deliver his thoughts to Shark. He orders "Gogogo Golem" to attack with "Great Cannon", knocking Shark off his feet and his Life Points down to 900. Yuma tells Shark to wake up and get a hold of himself. Heartland calls it a "super-heavy" strike, adding that it puts their Life Points at the same value - 900. Shark sits up to his knees and mutter that Yuma knew he couldn't defeat the "Number", so he targeted his Life Points instead. He adds it will end now though. Yuma Sets a card and ends his turn. Shark draws, saying he'll finish Yuma off now and avenge his sister. He screams as the purple aura grows more intense. Astral says its coming, while the audience wonders what's going on with the glowing. Shark announces he's using "Shark Drake" as an Overlay Unit and declares a Chaos Xyz Evolution. "Shark Drake" returns to its sealed form and enters the Overlay Network, reappearing as "Number C32: Shark Drake Veiss". Heartland and Faker both appear not to know what a "Chaos Number" is. Vetrix cackles and Yuma says it finally appeared. Astral says they are at overwhelming disadvantage now. Shark activates the effect of "Shark Drake Veiss", detaching an Overlay Unit to banish a "Shark" monster from his Graveyard and have "Gogogo Golem" lose ATK equal to the banished monster's ATK. "Spear Shark" bursts from the ground and speeds towards Yuma. Astral says that this is bad and Yuma activates his face-down "Power Change Barrier", explaining that he can negate the activation of the effect of "Shark Drake Veiss" by reducing the ATK of "Gogogo Golem" by 600. Its ATK becomes 3000 as a golden warrior wielding two shields appears in front of it. Cathy cheers, but Caswell points out that "Shark Drake Veiss" still have Overlay Units left. Astral says it will strike again.

Shark is undeterred and detaches another Overlay Unit, banishing "Two-Head Shark" this time. It bursts from the ground, but Yuma activates the effect of "Power Change Barrier" again, reducing "Gogogo Golem" to 2400 ATK but negating the effect of "Shark Drake Veiss". Shark says its not over - he has one Overlay Unit left. He detaches it to banish "Number 32: Shark Drake" from the Graveyard. Yuma uses "Power Change Barrier" a third time. Vetrix cackles, saying that Yuma powered-up "Gogogo Golem" only to reduce it to its original ATK by his own hand. He wonders if Yuma even knows what he's doing. Shark declares that it's useless - the difference between the monsters' ATKs is now 1000 - if this attack connects, Yuma is defeated. He orders an attack with "Depth Chaos Bite". Yuma activates his face-down "Half Unbreak", encasing "Gogogo Golem" in a bubble, which halves the Battle Damage and prevents its destruction by battle. Yuma is still blasted backwards, landing on the ground hard with Life Points at 400. Concerned, Tori jumps to her feet. Shark complements Yuma's persistence, but says that on his next turn, Yuma will fall into hell completely while Setting "Heraldry Catastrophe" and ending his turn. Astral begins to fade in and out as Vetrix says that Shark is right - Yuma Tsukumo will be eliminated on the next turn with the card he gave Shark as a "present". A brief flashback is shown, where Vetrix hands Shark the "Heraldry Catastrophe" card he just Set. Yuma says they're alive thanks to "Power Change Barrier" as it and the golden shield warrior vanish. Astral points out that that they only 400 Life Points left - they must settle it this turn. Yuma declares that he believes in himself and his Deck. He yells "kattobingu!" and draws "Gagaga Magician", which he immediately Normal Summons. Yuma overlays his two Level 4 monsters to Xyz Summon "Number 39: Utopia" in Attack Position. Shark calls him a fool - Summoning "Utopia" now will do nothing; it can't defeat "Shark Drake Veiss". All Yuma can do now is pitifully struggle until defeat. Yuma tells him he's wrong - "Utopia" is immortal, but so is Shark's "Number". He wants to save Shark, but he doesn't want to lose either. Though he desires to become the champion of the World Duel Carnival and settle the score with Vetrix and Faker, he would feel terrible if he lost Shark. He says he'll save Shark by any means necessary.

Yuma orders an attack with "Hope Sword Slash". Shark appears himself for moment, but the aura intensifies again and Shark chides Yuma for still rushing head-on like that. He tells "Shark Drake Veiss" to rout "Utopia" with "Depth Chaos Bite". Yuma activates the effect of "Utopia", detaching an Overlay Unit to negate his own attack. Shark is confused and Astral tells Yuma now is the time. He activates his face-down "Bonds of Rival", explaining that when his attack is negated, he can equip this card to the opposing monster and take control of it. Shark mutters "impossible" and Yuma yells for "Shark Drake Veiss" to leave Shark alone and come to his side. Yuma's friends are impressed that he would take Shark's "Number", but Tori seems worried. "Shark Drake Veiss" vanishes in a puff of golden light, which rushes into the Emperor's Key. Yuma screams as "Shark Drake Veiss" appears above him. Shark yells and Yuma urges him to recall his true heart. Shark remembers his previous Duels with Yuma and realizes it was Vetrix that hurt his sister, not Yuma. He can't believe he was manipulated by the "Number" like that. Shark yells Yuma's name and Yuma is pleased, but screams again as a dark aura emerges, connecting him to "Shark Drake Veiss". Vetrix cackles and appears before Shark in hologram form. He says it looks like Yuma is in great pain - he saved Shark from his agony, but is now suffering himself. Yuma grunts, clutching his chest. Vetrix asks if Shark wishes to save him - they are friends, after all. Shark looks at his Set cards and Vetrix says he's realized it - he must play that Trap Card, "Heraldry Catastrophe". Astral is concerned and Vetrix tells him not to worry - Shark will save them soon. He says that thanks to their efforts to steal the "Number", the Trap Card Shark has can be activated. He explains that when an opponent takes control of a monster, this card can destroy all monsters that player controls, meaning that both monsters will be destroyed.

Vetrix addresses Shark again, saying that in this way, Yuma can escape the influence of the "Number" as well. But he'll take 5300 damage in the process. He adds he gave Shark that card because he knew Yuma would try something like this, calling it a lethal trap. Yuma realizes that if "Utopia" is destroyed, Astral will go with him. He wonders if there's another way. He thinks of the "Traplin" in his hand, which can be Special Summoned by Tributing a Continuous Trap Card. He could get rid of "Bonds of Rival". Astral points out that that means "Shark Drake Veiss" would return to Shark's control and he would be controlled by Vetrix once more. Vetrix cackles, asking who Yuma will choose - Astral or Shark? Vetrix vanishes and Astral tells Yuma to decide. Yuma is confused, but Astral says there's nothing more he can do in this Duel - Yuma is the one thinking and making the decisions. Yuma doesn't know what to do and screams again, this time as the dark aura connecting him to the "Number" is electrified. Vetrix reappears to Shark, saying he needs to act, as Yuma is in such pain. He should just activate "Heraldry Catastrophe" and be done with it. Yuma is barely able to stand as the electricity continues to flow. He yells that he can't choose, because to him, both Shark and Astral are very important friends. Shark mutters Yuma's name and looks at his other Set card, saying its the one he Set on his first turn. He activates it, revealing it as "Marine Snow Seal". This banishes "Shark Drake Veiss", who is encased in ice before vanishing. A stream of ice flies towards him as he adds that as the price for activating it, he will take 1000 damage. He is knocked off his feet when it hits, with Yuma yelling his name. Shark's Life Points hit 0 and Mr. Heartland announces Yuma as the winner, a tone of disbelief in his voice. Yuma runs to Shark, thanking him for saving them. Shark says he could hear Yuma's voice during that Duel and that Yuma's spirit of "kattobingu" saved him from Vetrix. He thanks him and urges him to defeat Vetrix, adding that he knows Yuma can do it. Vetrix is enraged and glows red with power as the windows of his private box shatter. He wonders when friendship and bonds will cease standing in his way. He says he'll slowly finish Yuma off later with his own hands. Shark is taken away via helicopter and Astral says that Shark saved his life. Yuma says that's right - he did not win the Duel, Shark handed the victory to him. Astral says he entrusted his will to him and Yuma says he will inherit that will and win, ending with "kattobingu!"

Featured Duel: Yuma Tsukumo vs. Shark
Duel continues from the previous episode.''

Turn 6: Shark

"Number 32: Shark Drake" attacks and destroys "Gogogo Ghost" (Yuma 1800 → 900). Shark activates the effect of "Shark Drake", detaching an Overlay Unit to Special Summon the destroyed monster from Yuma's Graveyard in Attack Position with its ATK reduced by 1000 (900/0). "Shark Drake" may attack it again. It does so, but Yuma activates the effect of "Gogogo Ghost" as it was Special Summoned from the Graveyard, letting Yuma Special Summon "Gogogo Golem" (1800/1500) from his Graveyard in Defense Position and switch "Gogogo Ghost" to Defense Position. "Gogogo Ghost" is destroyed.

Turn 7: Yuma

Yuma draws "Power Change Barrier". Yuma switches "Gogogo Golem" to Attack Position and activates the "Golden Form" Quick-Play Spell Card. As "Gogogo Golem" changed to Attack Position, its ATK is doubled (1800 → 3600) until Yuma's next Standby Phase. "Gogogo Golem" attacks "Shark Drake" (Shark 1700 → 900), which is not destroyed as "Gogogo Golem" is not a "Number" monster. Yuma Sets a card.

Turn 8: Shark

Shark performs a Chaos Xyz Evolution, overlaying "Shark Drake" and its Overlay Units to Xyz Summon "Number C32: Shark Drake Veiss" (2800/2100) in Attack Position. Shark activates the effect of "Shark Drake Veiss", detaching an Overlay Unit and banishing a "Shark" monster from his Graveyard to decrease the ATK of "Gogogo Golem" by the ATK of the banished monster. He banishes "Spear Shark", but Yuma activates his face-down "Power Change Barrier", decreasing the ATK of "Gogogo Golem" by 600 (3600 → 3000) to negate the activation of the effect of "Shark Drake Veiss". Shark activates the effect of "Shark Drake Veiss", detaching an Overlay Unit to banish "Two-Head Shark" from his Graveyard and decrease the ATK of "Gogogo Golem" by its ATK. Yuma activates the effect of "Power Change Barrier", decreasing the ATK of "Gogogo Golem" by 600 (3000 → 2400) to negate the effect's activation. Shark activates the effect of "Shark Drake Veiss", detaching an Overlay Unit to banish the "Shark Drake" in his Graveyard to decrease the ATK of "Gogogo Golem" by its ATK. Yuma activates the effect of "Power Change Barrier", decreasing the ATK of "Gogogo Golem" by 600 (2400 → 1800) to negate the effect's activation. "Shark Drake Veiss" attacks and destroys "Gogogo Golem", but Yuma activates his face-down "Half Unbreak", preventing his monster's destruction by battle and halving the Battle Damage (Yuma 900 → 400). Shark Sets "Heraldry Catastrophe". At the End Phase, the effect of "Power Change Barrier" destroys itself.

Turn 9: Yuma

Yuma draws "Gagaga Magician". He Normal Summons it (1500/1000). Yuma overlays his two Level 4 monsters to Xyz Summon "Number 39: Utopia" (2500/2000) in Attack Position. "Utopia" attacks "Shark Drake Veiss", with Yuma activating the effect of "Utopia", detaching an Overlay Unit to negate his own attack. Yuma activates his face-down "Bonds of Rival" as his attack was negated. He equips it to "Shark Drake Veiss", taking control of it, but it may not attack. Shark activates his face-down "Marine Snow Seal", banishing the WATER-Attribute "Shark Drake Veiss" and inflicting 1000 damage to him (Shark 900 → 0).

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