Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
is the fourth spin-off anime series in the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" franchise and the sixth anime series overall by Nihon Ad Systems and TV Tokyo. It is directed by Satoshi Kuwahara and produced by Studio Gallop. The series aired in Japan on TV Tokyo between April 11, 2011 and September 24, 2012. A second series, "Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal II", began airing from October 7, 2012. The series also premiered on The CW's Toonzai programming block in the United States on October 15, 2011. The story follows the young duelist Yuma Tsukumo who partners up with an ethereal spirit named Astral, as they search for the 100 Number Duel Monsters cards, which will restore Astral's memories and power.