Season of television series
| Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
 Yuya(Lower right) and his Stargazer Magician(Left) and Timegazer Magician(Upper right). | |
| No. of episodes | 49 |
| Release | |
| Original network | TV Tokyo |
| Original release | April 6, 2014 (2014-04-06) – March 29, 2015 (2015-03-29) |
| Season chronology | |
| ← Previous Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal II Season 3 Next → Season 2 | |
| List of episodes | |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V is the fourth spin-off anime in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise and the eighth anime series overall. It is produced by Nihon Ad Systems and broadcast by TV Tokyo. It is directed by Katsumi Ono and animated by Studio Gallop. Its plot focuses on Yuya Sakaki. Yuya is a boy seeking to become the greatest entertainer in Action Duels who brings forth a new summoning method to Duel Monsters known as Pendulum Summoning. The anime premiered in Japan on April 6, 2014 and released internationally by 4K Media Inc.
There are four music themes used for season 1: two openings and two endings. From episodes 1–30, the first opening theme is "Believe × Believe" by Bullet Train, while the first ending theme is "One Step" by P-Cute. From episodes 31–49, the second opening theme is "Burn!" by Bullet Train, while the second ending theme is "Future Fighter!" by Kenshō Ono and Yoshimasa Hosoya. For the English dub version, the opening theme is "Can You Feel the Power".
The English dub premiered episodes in Canada and Australia on Teletoon and 9Go! respectively. In the United States, Nicktoons aired the season from February 2016 to December 2017.
Episode list
| No. | English dub title / Japanese translated title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original air date | English air date | American air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Swing Into Action: Part 1" / The Trail of Light, Pendulum Summoning! Transliteration: "Hikari no Kiseki, Pendyuramu Shōkan!" (Japanese: 光の軌跡、ペンデュラム召喚！) | Katsumi Ono Animation director: Hidekazu Ebina | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Katsumi Ono | April 6, 2014 (2014-04-06) | July 24, 2015 | February 21, 2016 |
| 2 | "Swing Into Action: Part 2" / The Strongest Evolution Of Dueling!! Its Name is Action Duel Transliteration: "Kettō Saikyō Shinka-kei!! Sono Na wa Akushon Dyueru" (Japanese: 決闘最強進化系！！その名はアクションデュエル) | Kimiharu Muto Animation director: Yuya Kawamura | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Katsumi Ono, Masahiro Takada | April 13, 2014 (2014-04-13) | July 31, 2015 | February 21, 2016 |
| 3 | "Trade Bait: Part 1" / Dark Town: The Stolen Pendulum Summon!! Transliteration: "Daakutaun Ubawareta Pendyuramu Shōkan!!" (Japanese: ダークタウン 奪われたペンデュラム召喚！！) | Naoki Kotani Animation director: Momoko Makiuchi | Teru Arai | Kiyoshi Egami | April 20, 2014 (2014-04-20) | August 7, 2015 | February 28, 2016 |
| 4 | "Trade Bait: Part 2" / A Ray of Hope! Block Spider Transliteration: "Hitosuji no Kibō!! Burokku Supaidaa" (Japanese: 一筋の希望！！ブロックスパイダー) | Kazuomi Koga Animation director: Hikaru Kodama, Ichizou Kobayashi, Rie Ogasawara, Rie Furuya | Teru Arai | Kumiko Habara | April 27, 2014 (2014-04-27) | August 14, 2015 | March 6, 2016 |
| 5 | "Toying Around: Part 1" / Wannabe Apprentice!? A Strange Fanboy, "Sora Shiunin" Transliteration: "Deshiiri Shigan!? Okashina Okkake "Shiun'in Sora"" (Japanese: 弟子入り志願！？ おかしなおっかけ 『紫雲院素良』) | Shigeki Hatakeyama Animation director: Masayuki Fujita, Shinichi Shigematsu, Kaito Senkouji | Gō Zappa | Yukio Nishimoto | May 11, 2014 (2014-05-11) | August 21, 2015 | March 13, 2016 |
| 6 | "Toying Around: Part 2" / The Innocent Toy: Death-Toy Scissor Bear Transliteration: "Mujyaki na Omocha Desutooi Shizaa Beaa" (Japanese: 無邪気な融合玩具 デストーイ・シザー・ベアー) | Keiichirou Mochizuki Animation director: Toshi Shishikura | Gō Zappa | Noche Yagi | May 18, 2014 (2014-05-18) | August 28, 2015 | March 20, 2016 |
| 7 | "Mr. Mystery" / Imperial Wrath of Treason - Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon Transliteration: "Hangyaku no Gekirin Dāku Riberion Ekushīzu Doragon" (Japanese: 反逆の逆鱗 ダーク・リベリオン・エクシーズ・ドラゴン) | Ryūta Yamamoto Animation director: Toshihiko Masuda | Mitsutaka Hirota | Katsumi Ono | May 25, 2014 (2014-05-25) | September 11, 2015 | March 27, 2016 |
| 8 | "Bad Business" / You Show Duel School's Crisis!! LDS Invasion Transliteration: "Yūshō Juku no Kiki! ! Erudīesu Shūrai" (Japanese: 遊勝塾の危機！！ＬＤＳ襲来) | Masahiro Takada Animation director: Hidekazu Ebina | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Masahiro Takada | June 1, 2014 (2014-06-01) | September 18, 2015 | April 3, 2016 |
| 9 | "Dueling with the Stars" / Judgment of the Stars! Xyz User "Hokuto Shijima" Transliteration: "Hoshiboshi no Sabaki! Ekushīzu Tsukai "Shijima Hokuto"" (Japanese: 星々の裁き！エクシーズ使い「志島北斗」) | Matsuo Asami Animation director: Shinichirou Minami | Mitsutaka Hirota | Tsukasa Sunaga | June 8, 2014 (2014-06-08) | September 25, 2015 | April 10, 2016 |
| 10 | "You Show Em" / Knight of the Secret Stone! Fusion User "Masumi Kotsu" Transliteration: "Hiseki no Kishi! Yūgō Tsukai "Kōtsu Masumi"" (Japanese: 秘石の騎士！融合使い「光津真澄」) | Kumiko Habara Animation director: Momoko Makiuchi | Gō Zappa | Kumiko Habara | June 15, 2014 (2014-06-15) | October 2, 2015 | April 17, 2016 |
| 11 | ""Going, Going, Gong"" / At One With The Sword! Synchro User "Yaiba Todo" Transliteration: "Shinken Ittai! Shinkuro Tsukai "Tōdō Yaiba"" (Japanese: 身剣一体！シンクロ使い「刀堂刃」) | Naoki Kotani Animation director: Shinji Seya | Gō Zappa | Yukio Nishimoto | June 22, 2014 (2014-06-22) | October 9, 2015 | April 24, 2016 |
| 12 | "Battle Under the Big Top" / DDD: King of the Different Dimension Transliteration: "Dīdīdī Ijigen no Ō" (Japanese: ＤＤＤ 異次元の王) | Shigeki Hatakeyama Animation director: Masayuki Fujita, Shinichi Shigematsu, Kaito Senkouji, Michio Satou | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Tsukasa Sunaga | June 29, 2014 (2014-06-29) | October 16, 2015 | May 1, 2016 |
| 13 | "Circus Surprise!" / Magical Sages Galilei & Kepler Transliteration: "Madō Kenja Garirei & Kepurā" (Japanese: 魔導賢者ガリレイ、ケプラー) | Kimiharu Muto Animation director: Yuya Kawamura | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Kazuomi Koga | July 6, 2014 (2014-07-06) | October 23, 2015 | May 8, 2016 |
| 14 | "The Show Must Go On" / Hotblooded!! Shuzo Theater Transliteration: "Nekketsu!! ︎Shūzō Gekijō" (Japanese: 熱血！！修造劇場) | Ryūta Yamamoto Animation director: Akiko Toyoda | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Shunsuke Machitani | July 13, 2014 (2014-07-13) | October 30, 2015 | May 15, 2016 |
| 15 | "In It to Win It" / Aim For The Junior Youth Championship!! Transliteration: "Mezase Junia Yūsu Senshuken!!" (Japanese: 目指せジュニアユース選手権！！) | Keiichirou Mochizuki Animation director: Toshi Shishikura | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Katsumi Ono | July 20, 2014 (2014-07-20) | November 1, 2015 | October 2, 2016 |
| 16 | "Menu Venue: Part 1" / Genius Master Chef "Michio Mokota" Transliteration: "Tensai Ryōrijin "Mokota Michio"" (Japanese: 天才料理人"茂古田未知夫") | Masahiro Takada Animation director: Hidekazu Ebina | Gō Zappa | Masahiro Takada | July 27, 2014 (2014-07-27) | November 6, 2015 | October 2, 2016 |
| 17 | "Menu Venue: Part 2" / An Exciting Performance!! A Fulfilling Meal! Transliteration: "Gōkai Hirō!! Manpuku Zenseki!" (Japanese: 豪快披露！！ 満腹全席！) | Naoki Kotani Animation director: Toshihiko Masuda | Gō Zappa | Tsukasa Sunaga | August 3, 2014 (2014-08-03) | November 8, 2015 | October 9, 2016 |
| 18 | "Trapped in a Card" / The Two Shadows of Rebellion Transliteration: "Hangyaku no Futatsu no Kage" (Japanese: 反逆の2つの影) | Akira Shigino Animation director: Noh Gil-bo, Yuuki Iwai | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Tetsuaki Matsuda | August 10, 2014 (2014-08-10) | November 8, 2015 | October 9, 2016 |
| 19 | "Quiz Quagmire: Part 1" / The Universe of Knowledge!! Eita Kyuando Transliteration: "Chishiki no Uchū!! Kyūandō Eita" (Japanese: 知識の宇宙!! 九庵堂栄太) | Yoshitaka Fujimoto, Ryūta Yamamoto Animation director: Shuujirou Ami, Shinichirou Minami | Mitsutaka Hirota | Kenji Setou | August 17, 2014 (2014-08-17) | November 14, 2015 | October 16, 2016 |
| 20 | "Quiz Quagmire: Part 2" / A Difficult Problem!? Attack Duel Quiz!! Transliteration: "Nanmon!? Atakku Dueru Kuizu!!" (Japanese: 難問!? アタックデュエルクイズ!!) | Shigeki Hatakeyama Animation director: Masayuki Fujita, Akihiko Oka, Shintarou Tsubota, Michio Satou | Mitsutaka Hirota | Tsukasa Sunaga | August 24, 2014 (2014-08-24) | November 15, 2015 | October 16, 2016 |
| 21 | "Beyond Belief" / Beyond the Pendulum Transliteration: "Pendyuramu no Sono Saki ni" (Japanese: ペンデュラムのその先に) | Tetsuaki Matsuda Animation director: Noh Gil-bo | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Katsumi Ono | August 31, 2014 (2014-08-31) | November 15, 2015 | October 23, 2016 |
| 22 | "A Date With Fate: Part 1" / The Fortunetelling Girl - Mieru Hōchun Transliteration: "Uranai Shōjo Hochun Mieru" (Japanese: 占い少女 方中ミエル) | Kimiharu Muto Animation director: Yuya Kawamura | Gō Zappa | Shunsuke Machitani | September 7, 2014 (2014-09-07) | November 21, 2015 | October 23, 2016 |
| 23 | "A Date With Fate: Part 2" / Arcane Eyes Transliteration: "Hijutsu no Manako" (Japanese: 秘術の眼) | Keiichirou Mochizuki Animation director: Toshi Shishikura | Gō Zappa | Kenji Setou | September 14, 2014 (2014-09-14) | November 22, 2015 | November 6, 2016 |
| 24 | "For Our Tomorrows" / The Wings of Rebellion - Raid Raptors Transliteration: "Hangyaku no Tsubasa - Reido Raputāzu" (Japanese: 反逆の翼 レイド・ラプターズ) | Masahiro Takada Animation director: Hidekazu Ebina | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Masahiro Takada | September 21, 2014 (2014-09-21) | November 22, 2015 | November 6, 2016 |
| 25 | "Battle Between Buddies: Part 1" / Steadfast Resolve!! Noboru Gongenzaka Transliteration: "Fudō no Kakugo!! Gongenzaka Noboru" (Japanese: 不動の覚悟！！権現坂昇) | Ryūta Yamamoto Animation director: Akiko Toyoda | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Yukio Nishimoto | September 28, 2014 (2014-09-28) | November 28, 2015 | November 13, 2016 |
| 26 | "Battle Between Buddies: Part 2" / A New Boundary - Superheavy Koujin Susano-O Transliteration: "Aratana Chihei Chō'omo Kōjin Susanō" (Japanese: 新たな地平超重荒神 スサノ―Ｏ) | Akira Shigino Animation director: Momoko Makiuchi, Michio Satou, Hiroaki Kawaguchi | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Shin Katagai | October 5, 2014 (2014-10-05) | November 29, 2015 | November 13, 2016 |
| 27 | "Challengers Assemble" / Opening!! The Maiami Championship Transliteration: "Kaimaku!! Maiami Chanpionshippu" (Japanese: 開幕！！舞網チャンピオンシップ) | Fumio Maezono Animation director: Toshihiko Masuda | Mitsutaka Hirota | Shunsuke Machitani | October 12, 2014 (2014-10-12) | November 29, 2015 | November 20, 2016 |
| 28 | "Something's Fishy" / Ayu's Entertainment Aquarium Transliteration: "Ayu no Entame Suizokukan" (Japanese: アユのエンタメ水族館) | Shigeki Hatakeyama Animation director: Kazuyuki Ikai, Michio Satou | Gō Zappa | Naoki Kotani | October 19, 2014 (2014-10-19) | December 5, 2015 | November 27, 2016 |
| 29 | "Fusion Foes" / Fusing Melodious Divas! Transliteration: "Yūgōsuru Otohime!" (Japanese: 融合する音姫!) | Naoki Kotani Animation director: Shuujirou Ami, Shinichirou Minami | Gō Zappa | Katsumi Ono | October 26, 2014 (2014-10-26) | December 6, 2015 | December 4, 2016 |
| 30 | "Gong the Strong" / The Tested Resolution of Steadfast Heart Transliteration: "Tamesareru Fudō no Kokoro" (Japanese: 試される不動の心) | Tetsuaki Matsuda Animation director: Noh Gil-bo | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Kenji Setou | November 2, 2014 (2014-11-02) | December 6, 2015 | December 11, 2016 |
| 31 | "The Pendulum Swings Both Ways: Part 1" / The Howling Whirlwind - Yōsen Lost Tornado! Transliteration: "Unaru Senpū Yōsen Rosuto Torunēdo!" (Japanese: 唸る旋風 妖仙ロスト・トルネード！) | Keiichirou Mochizuki Animation director: Toshi Shishikura | Mitsutaka Hirota | Masayoshi Nishida | November 9, 2014 (2014-11-09) | December 13, 2015 | December 18, 2016 |
| 32 | "The Pendulum Swings Both Ways: Part 2" / White-Hot Battle! Entertainment Duel Show Transliteration: "Nessen! Entame Dueru Shō" (Japanese: 熱戦！エンタメデュエルショー) | Kimiharu Muto Animation director: Yuya Kawamura | Mitsutaka Hirota | Shunsuke Machitani | November 16, 2014 (2014-11-16) | December 13, 2015 | January 1, 2017 |
| 33 | "Making the Cut: Part 1" / Future Metropolis Heartland Transliteration: "Mirai Toshi Hātorando" (Japanese: 未来都市ハートランド) | Ryūta Yamamoto Animation director: Akiko Toyoda | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Tsukasa Sunaga | November 23, 2014 (2014-11-23) | December 13, 2015 | January 8, 2017 |
| 34 | "Making the Cut: Part 2" / The Combining Demonic-Beast VS The Evolving Falcon Transliteration: "Ketsugō Majū Bāsasu Shinka-suru Hayabusa" (Japanese: 結けつ合ごう魔ま獣じゅうVS進しん化かする隼はやぶさ) | Masahiro Takada Animation director: Hidekazu Ebina | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Masahiro Takada | November 30, 2014 (2014-11-30) | December 20, 2015 | January 22, 2017 |
| 35 | "Sora's Secrets: Part 1" / The Academia and The Resistance Transliteration: "Akademia to Rejisutansu" (Japanese: アカデミアとレジスタンス) | Fujiaki Asari, Tadao Ookubo Animation director: Yuji Kokai, Michio Satou, Mio Usui | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Yūzō Satō | December 14, 2014 (2014-12-14) | December 20, 2015 | January 29, 2017 |
| 36 | "Sora's Secrets: Part 2" / The Resonating Dragons Transliteration: "Kyōmei Suru Ryū" (Japanese: 共鳴する竜) | Shigeki Hatakeyama Animation director: Michio Satou, Kazuyuki Ikai, Takao Inomae | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Kenji Setou | December 21, 2014 (2014-12-21) | December 20, 2015 | January 29, 2017 |
| 37 | "A Dark Reflection" / The Destiny that Starts Moving Transliteration: "Ugokidasu Unmei" (Japanese: 動き出す運命) | Fumio Maezono Animation director: Toshihiko Masuda | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Katsumi Ono | December 28, 2014 (2014-12-28) | December 27, 2015 | October 1, 2017 |
| 38 | "Warped Dimensions" / The Four Dimensions Transliteration: "Yotsu no Jigen" (Japanese: 4つの次元) | Tetsuaki Matsuda Animation director: Noh Gil-bo | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Kazuya Iwata | January 11, 2015 (2015-01-11) | December 27, 2015 | October 8, 2017 |
| 39 | "A Duel Personality" / Awakening of the Imperial Wrath Transliteration: "Gekirin no Kakusei" (Japanese: 逆鱗の覚醒) | Keiichirou Mochizuki Animation director: Toshi Shishikura | Ryo Tamura | Kenichi Takeshita | January 18, 2015 (2015-01-18) | December 27, 2015 | October 15, 2017 |
| 40 | "Stealth Warriors" / The Warrior of Academia Transliteration: "Akademia no Senshi" (Japanese: はアカデミアの戦士) | Naoki Kotani Animation director: Lee Sung-jin | Ryo Tamura | Naoki Kotani | January 25, 2015 (2015-01-25) | January 3, 2016 | October 22, 2017 |
| 41 | "Bracing for Battle" / The Land of Ambition - Duel Academia Transliteration: "Yabō no Ji - Dyueru Akademia" (Japanese: 野望の地ち デュエルアカデミア) | Kimiharu Muto Animation director: Yuya Kawamura | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Tsukasa Sunaga | February 1, 2015 (2015-02-01) | January 3, 2016 | October 29, 2017 |
| 42 | "Battle Fields" / Battle Royal Begins Transliteration: "Batoru Roiyaru Shidō" (Japanese: バトルロイヤル始動) | Shinya Une Animation director: Kiyotaka Iida | Ryo Tamura | Kenji Setou | February 8, 2015 (2015-02-08) | January 4, 2016 | November 5, 2017 |
| 43 | "Fire and Ice" / The Marvelous Exchange Student "Dennis" Transliteration: "Kareinaru Ryūgakusei "Denisu"" (Japanese: 華麗なる留学生 「デニス」) | Kumiko Habara Animation director: Momoko Makiuchi | Ryo Tamura | Shunsuke Machitani | February 15, 2015 (2015-02-15) | January 10, 2016 | November 12, 2017 |
| 44 | "Danger Zones" / Sora Shiun'in, Storms Forth!! Transliteration: "Shiun'in Sora, Shūrai!!" (Japanese: 紫雲院素良、襲来！！) | Ryūta Yamamoto Animation director: Michio Satou, Kazuyuki Ikai | Ryo Tamura | Kazuya Iwata | February 22, 2015 (2015-02-22) | January 11, 2016 | November 19, 2017 |
| 45 | "Obelisk Assault" / Antithesis and Synthesis Transliteration: "Sōkoku to Sōjō" (Japanese: 相克と相生) | Masahiro Takada Animation director: Hidekazu Ebina | Ryo Tamura | Masahiro Takada | March 1, 2015 (2015-03-01) | January 11, 2016 | November 26, 2017 |
| 46 | "Dragon's Vengeance" / The Rebellious Supreme King Black Dragon Transliteration: "Hangyaku no Haō Kokuryū" (Japanese: 反逆の覇王黒龍) | Keiichirou Mochizuki Animation director: Toshi Shishikura | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Naoki Kotani | March 8, 2015 (2015-03-08) | January 17, 2016 | December 3, 2017 |
| 47 | "Identity Crisis" / Yuri of The Cold Smile Transliteration: "Tsumetai Emi no Yūri" (Japanese: 冷たい笑みのユーリ) | Fumio Maezono Animation director: Toshihiko Masuda | Tsutomu Kamishiro | Shunsuke Machitani | March 15, 2015 (2015-03-15) | January 24, 2016 | December 10, 2017 |
| 48 | "Battlefronts" / The Wounded Falcon Transliteration: "Teoi no Hayabusa" (Japanese: 手負いの隼) | Yasuyuki Fuse Animation director: Lee Sung-jin | Ryo Tamura | Kazuya Iwata | March 22, 2015 (2015-03-22) | January 18, 2016 | December 17, 2017 |
| 49 | "Fighting for Fun" / Duels with Smiles Transliteration: "Dyueru de Egao o" (Japanese: デュエルで笑顔を) | Kimiharu Muto Animation director: Yuya Kawamura | Ryo Tamura | Katsumi Ono | March 29, 2015 (2015-03-29) | January 24, 2016 | December 24, 2017 |
Notes
- Section reflects the first-time airing of the English dub in either Canada or Australia.
- Section reflects the airing of the English dub in the United States.
- The English dub of Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V episodes 1–14 first premiered in Canada on Teletoon.
- The English dub of Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V episodes 15–49 first premiered in Australia on 9Go!.
References
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- "Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V Season 1 Opening Theme "Can You Feel the Power" (English)". www.yugioh.com. May 11, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
- "Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V Episode Guide". TV Tokyo. April 4, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
- "Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V Future Episode Guide". TV Tokyo. April 4, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
- "Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V Anime Premieres in Canada on Friday". Anime News Network. July 23, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- "Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V Australian TV Guide". Nine Network. November 9, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
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