Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal II
Synopsis
After defeating a mysterious enemy, Yuuma Tsukumo, along with the help of Kaito Tenjou and Ryouga "Shark" Kamishiro, has thwarted the Barians' plans. However, Yuuma is still on a quest to retrieve the Number Cards to restore Astral's memories. The Seven Barian Emperors catch wind of Yuuma and Astral's endeavors and begin to collect the cards themselves to achieve their ultimate goal: destroying Astral's world in exchange for saving their own. Though only five of the emperors are present, they unanimously decide on annihilating Astral and Yuuma once and for all. Elsewhere, with their newfound powers of ZEXAL, Astral and Yuuma work to eliminate the enemy force that threatens Earth and the rest of the universe. Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal Second unveils the mysteries and unpleasant surprises that lie in the wake of Yuuma's adversities. As Astral struggles to accept his past and the consequences it may have brought, will the gods continue to shower their fortune upon Yuuma on yet another perilous adventure? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. Some find the series childish and poorly written, especially in the early episodes, while others praise the engaging story, morally complex villains, and the character development, particularly Yuma's unwavering optimism. The second season is generally considered an improvement over the first, but overall the series remains divisive among Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.
Strengths
- Engaging story with intriguing plot twists.
- Lovable main cast with progressive attachment.
- Morally grey villains with understandable backstories.
- Yuma's optimism and never-give-up attitude is inspiring.
Weaknesses
- Pacing and execution issues in the story.
- Initial episodes can be cringeworthy.
- Kid-friendly nature may not appeal to all viewers.
- Stereotyped characters and lame character designs early on.
- Forced morals and character traits.