Episode
Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal: The Number Hunter, Part 1
Overview
After a series of incidents, Yuma and Astral learn of the existence of a "Number Hunter". Astral remains wary of an unseen presence, but Yuma pretends not to care. As a result, a series of strange phenomena appear around these two. Undeniably, these are the signs of the coming of the "Number Hunter" named Kaito Tenjo. At that moment, a dangerous Duel with the Numbers cards on the line begins. With Kaito's power far beyond their reckoning, what can Astral or Yuma possibly do?
Details
- Series
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2011-07-04
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Number Hunter, Part 1 is Episode 13 in Season 1 of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal. It aired on 2011-07-04. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 12: The Pack, Part 2
Yuma finds himself pinned down by the overwhelming power of "Number 61: Volcasaurus". To protect their precious remaining Life Points, he defends Shark at his own expense. When their opponents summon their second Number monster at that point, Astral becomes aware of the hidden mysteries underlying the Duel. In a last-ditch effort, Shark notices Yuma's passion and entrusts him with 1 card that could turn the whole Duel around!
Episode 14: The Number Hunter, Part 2
In just 1 Turn, Kaito Summons 2 Numbers. Yuma attempts to resist the onslaught, but all of his monsters have been removed from the field...! Kaito, capable of even more, summons the strongest Monster to exist: "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon", which has never been seen before! Yuma summons "Number 39: Utopia" to create a turnaround despite the impossible odds facing him.
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Episode 11: The Pack, Part 1
After his Duel with Shark, Yuma Duels Tetsuo Takeda without "Numbers" and loses twenty times in a row, with Tetsuo angry because Yuma lied about not using the "Numbers" against Shark. Yuma is scolded by Astral on his immaturity. On the other hand, Shark returns to "his place" where he gets involved in criminal company. Yuma, who knew what was going on with Shark, challenges the two strongest thugs: Rikuo and Kaio, to what Shark proposes to be a 2 on 2 "Tag-Team Duel".
Episode 15: Training Days, Part 1
Having clearly seen Kaito's power, and how utterly hopeless they are, Yuma and Astral are keenly aware that they cannot easily recover. At that time, Yuma talks to his grandmother. She mentions a mysterious old man named Jurou at a "Duel Lodge" who owns a wooden statue of the Legendary Monster "Dark Magician", who is waiting for Yuma and his crew. Yuma makes a strong wish based on his desire to train and get better!
Episode 10: Shark Attack
Yuma is reminded that his victories in his current Duels are due to Astral's help. To prove his skills, he fights Shark once more. Though Shark doesn't care to Duel again, he finally agrees when he finally reaches the end of his rope due to Yuma's constant following him around. The Duel of these two begins. Can Yuma win against Shark, who has no "Number" cards, when he himself declares he won't use his "Number" cards or require the aid of Astral!?
Episode 16: Training Days, Part 2
It's a Duel against Jurou's former disciple, Yamikawa! Yamikawa draws his Ninja monsters, pinning Yuma down, but believing in the power of his friends, Yuma must continue this battle to the Death! But, Yamikawa summons his Trump Card, the Number Monster "Armed Ninja - Crimson Shadow"! However Yuma continues to believe in the power of his friends, but can this possibly lead him to win the Duel!?
Episode 9: Feline Frenzy
A suspicious shadow is trailing Yuma. It seems someone has been after Yuma, and their identity is the unassuming girl Cat-chan from Yuma's class. Yuma and Kotori fall into Cat-chan's trap. To rescue Kotori, he's going to have to Duel. Astral is cautious of the strange vibes he's getting from Cat-chan, especially with the strategy of her "Transforming Cat Deck"!
Episode 17: It's in the Cards, Part 1
Kotori and her friends, who are interested in the Number cards, plus Astral, form the "Number Club". To get more info about the Numbers, they visit the home of a fortuneteller, but the fortuneteller is under the orders of Kaito to collect the Number Cards! When the fortuneteller, Jin, kidnaps Kotori and the rest, Yuma and Astral come to the rescue, but the memory of their Duel with Kaito comes back, the visions of which continue to haunt them!
Episode 8: The Sparrow, Part 2
The mysterious person posing as Robin around town was Fuya. Under the intolerable strain of being a hero, Fuya's heart has been dyed in darkness. Yuma challenges him to a Duel to save his soul. Robin, however, possesses "Number 83: Galaxy Queen". With it, he proceeds to summon one character after another from the TV Show. At first, Yuma and Astral were amused by this, but due to Galaxy Queen's almighty Monster Effect, they quickly grow impatient. To make things worse, Galaxy Queen, who currently possesses Robin, has taken on the appearance of Fuya's mother.
Episode 18: It's in the Cards, Part 2
To save Kotori and the rest, Yuma continues to fight with Jin over the Numbers. Yuma's Life Points continue to fall, putting the fate of Kotori and the rest in a perilous situation, as Jin worsens things by summoning a second Numbers. In the midst of such a terrible pinch, Astral finds himself scared by Kaito's looming shadow, but when he sees Yuma who refuses to give up, he steps back up to the fight. With the feelings of these two guys, "Utopia" obtains a new power!
Episode 7: The Sparrow, Part 1
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Episode 19: Events of Happiness
Yuma misplaces the the Emperor's Key that was an important momento from his parents. He and Astral look high and low for it, but they just can't seem to find it. While they look, Astral is curious as to how the Emperor's Key is related to Yuma's father. Yuma starts talking about various memories from his childhood that he remembers about his dad. Yuma's Never-Give-Up Spirit "Kattobingu" was born from a promise he made with his father.