Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal: Shadows of the Past
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal: Shadows of the Past by SleepyAstralPanda
Fandoms: Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal, Yu-Gi-Oh! Series, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (Anime & Manga)
19 Feb 2026
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Several years have passed since Yuma Tsukumo's victory over Don Thousand and the restoration of balance between Astral World and Barian World. Now a young adult attending university in Heartland City, Yuma leads a seemingly normal life. However, his peaceful existence is disrupted when mysterious occurrences begin to threaten not only Earth but also Astral World and Barian World. Unbeknownst to Yuma, these disturbances are linked to the resurgence of Don Thousand's influence, whose dark essence has found a way to persist beyond death. As the fabric between the worlds weakens, Yuma is drawn back into the world of Duel Monsters, where he once again becomes the key to maintaining harmony. In this new chapter, Yuma is forced to confront his past, including his complex relationship with Ray Shadows (Vector). Once an enemy, Vector now appears to be an ally, but whether this will remain true remains unclear. Together, they must embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth. Rejoining with old familiar faces while awakening to a new form of ZEXAL: ZEXAL Morph V. As the stakes rise, Yuma and Vector's partnership deepens, challenging their perceptions of trust and redemption. But will it be enough to face Don Thousand?
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- Part 1 of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal: Shadows of the Past