About Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V

The Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V is an animated series that is the fourth main spin-off of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. Released in 2016, the show is set in the futuristic city of Paradise. It follows the journey of Yuya Sakaki, a young student who is learning to become an entertainment duelist at the You Show Duel School. Yuya's desire to bring happiness through dueling is put to the test as he finds himself drawn into interdimensional conflicts that have significant implications on his existence and the fate of the world.

Making / Production

The series was produced by GALLOP and directed by Katsumi Ono. The script was mainly written by Tsutomu Kamishiro, while Atsushi Maekawa contributed to a few episodes. The character designs were created by Akemi Yokota and the series was aired on TV Tokyo from April 2014 to March 2017.

Actors

• Yuya Sakaki was voiced by Michael Liscio Jr. in the English version and Kensho Ono in the Japanese version. His character, filled with zeal and passion, brought a light-hearted feel to the show.

• Reiji Akaba, voiced by Billy Bob Thompson in English and Yoshimasa Hosoya in Japanese, serves as a well-balanced antagonist with a deeply intricate plan and backstory.

• Yuzu Hiiragi was voiced by Emily Jenness in English and Yuna Inamura in Japanese. As Yuya's best friend, she added emotional depth to the series.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the first series in the franchise to fully implement the Pendulum Summoning rule.
• It's also the first Yu-Gi-Oh! series to have its initial broadcast in standard definition.
• Alongside the main series, a manga adaptation was also released.

Quotes

• "The fun has just begun" - Yuya Sakaki
• "I will make the greatest duel happen. That's my dream." - Reiji Akaba
• "I'm sure we can understand each other if we can talk with our cards" - Yuzu Hiiragi

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme "Believe x Believe" by Bullettrain sets an upbeat and energetic tone for the series.
• "Burn! Falcon Beat" by Tomato n'Pine adds a punchy, exciting element to the duels.
• "Arc of Smile!" by Boys And Men is a hopeful end credits theme that bookends the energetic episodes.