Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (2011)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal holds up as a perfectly decent Japanese series, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 7.3/10 on TMDB across 58 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation with comedy threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 58 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
When aspiring duelist Yuma meets Astral, a mysterious visitor from another universe, it seems like destiny. Yuma needs Astral to teach him how to duel, and Astral needs Yuma to help him regain his memories!
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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