Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal is an anime series that is part of the larger Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. It follows a young duelist named Yuma Tsukumo, who aspires to become a great duelist like his idol, Yugi Muto. Yuma discovers a mysterious being named Astral, who helps him in his quest to collect powerful cards called Number cards. The series introduces a new gameplay mechanic called Xyz Summoning, which allows players to summon powerful monsters using two or more monsters of the same level. Throughout the show, Yuma faces various opponents and learns valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, and perseverance in the world of Duel Monsters.