Second Episode 1 - Yu-gi-oh! Zexal

Fender attacks Yuma's school and holds his friends hostage to lure him into a duel. Believing Astral is the target, Yuma leaves the Emperor's Key with Tori to protect him and faces Fender alone. Mechanical Debut: Chaos Xyz Evolution

Fans often highlight this episode as the moment ZEXAL "gets serious." Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Second Episode 1

“ZEXAL II has its points that can be criticized... but the Barian Invasion starts strong by raising the stakes and making supporting characters feel the danger.” Reddit · r/yugioh · 8 months ago Japanese Title Barian Invasion! The Frightening Chaos Xyz Change!! English Title Attack of the Barians: Part 1 Key New Card Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force Primary Antagonist Girag (Barian World) Fender attacks Yuma's school and holds his friends

Dumon sends Girag to Earth to collect the "Number" cards. Upon arrival, Girag quickly brainwashes a local biker gang leader named Fender using the powerful card Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force . but the Barian Invasion starts strong by raising

“I enjoyed the first episode, finding it to be a solid start... The tone of the episode shifts dramatically after Shark's introduction, becoming more serious.” YouTube · Yugioh Everything

Fender quickly summons Mechquipped Angineer , while Yuma manages to call forth his ace, Number 39: Utopia , despite being separated from Astral.

Fender activates Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force , evolving his monster into CXyz Mechquipped Djinn Angeneral .