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"Just One Hope!!" (希望 (きぼう) の1!!, Kibō no Ichi!!), known as "The 1 of Hope!!" in the Japanese version, is the seventh volume of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL manga.

Blurb[]

This section, or a part of it, has been transcluded from Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Volume 001; any changes involving it should be made there instead. / 

In a futuristic city, augmented reality Duels are all the rage. Duelists, using devices called D-Gazers, can interact and with their environment and their opponents as never before. With more awesome monsters and unbelievable cards, the future of Yu-Gi-Oh! starts right here![1]

Just One Hope!!

Kyoji Yagumo has maneuvered Yuma and Kaito into a duel for Haruto's life. Elsewhere, Luna approaches the Numbers club and enlists them to help her locate Haruto. With all the Numbers cards now in play in the massive Heartland Duel Arena, the final battle of the Numbers War is about to begin![2]

Previously…[]

Yuma Tsukumo is crazy about dueling. One day, during a duel, the charm his parents left him—"the Emperor's Key"—triggered an encounter with a strange being who called himself Astral. Astral was a genius duelist, but his memories had turned into special cards called "Numbers" and were lost. Yuma begins working with Astral to find them!

Standing in their way are Dr. Faker, who's trying to use the power of the Numbers cards to destroy the Astral world, and Kaito, who hunting Numbers to save his little brother! Ryoga and Luna are also working to wipe out the Numbers. Meanwhile, Yagumo joins forces with with Dr. Faker and declares war on Yuma and their friends! The Numbers War begins!

Yuma's power of believing in people saves Kaito and Ryoga, and a bond begins to form between them. Just then, Yagumo takes Haruto hostage and forces Kaito to fight on his side. Yagumo lures Yuma to a stadium, where Yuma and Kaito must face each other as enemies![2]

Messages[]

Message from Kazuki Takahashi[]

Astral's design was the first I completed for "ZEXAL". He's the character I have the greatest attachment to. And Miyoshi-kun's Astral looks great![2]

Message from Shin Yoshida[]

With the anime over, I have a bit more time, so I put together a deck for a staff tournament and got whooped! I'm going to study up and get revenge![2]

Message from Naohito Miyoshi[]

My right hand has been sore, and it turns out I have tendinitis! I didn't think I was overworking it, but… Anyway, I can still hold a pen without any problem! Guess that means I have to get back to work! Haha![2]

Characters[]

Info below is retrieved from Viz Media.[2]

  • Yuma Tsukumo - A hot-blooded boy determined to become Duel Champion.
  • Astral - A mysterious being searching for Numbers, his memories.

The Numbers Club[]

A team Yuma's friends have formed to help him find the Numbers.

Others[]

  • Kaito Tenjo - A Numbers Hunter who is looking for Numbers to save his brother.
  • Ryoga Kamishiro - Goes by the nickname "Shark." His fate is tied to Yagumo's.
  • Kyoji Yagumo - Kyoji hunts the Numbers cards for Dr. Faker.
  • Haruto - He possesses the power to destroy the Astral world.
  • Luna - She is trying to destroy the Numbers cards along with Ryoga.
  • Dr. Faker - These two villains are collecting Numbers to destroy the Astral world.
  • Mr. Heartland - See "Dr. Faker"

Promotional card[]

The volume includes a promotional card, "Number 23: Lancelot, Dark Knight of the Underworld", which is used by Kyoji Yagumo in this volume.

Chapters[]

Image Number English title Japanese title
ZEXAL Rank 37 title page Chapter 37 Double Duel!! ダブルデュエル!!
Daburu Dyueru!!
Double Duel!!
Kyoji gathers the Numbers Hunters in the Heartland New Tower planning to finish the Numbers War, while he executes his plan to open a gate to the Astral World. Luna and the Numbers Club team up in order to stop his plans, while a double Duel of Numbers Hunters takes place: Yuma vs. Kaito & Shark vs. Kyoji!
ZEXAL Rank 38 title page Chapter 38 Full Armor Threat!! FAの脅威!!
Furu Āmā no Kyōi!!
Full Armor Threat!!
The double Duel between the Number Hunters intensifies. While the Number Hunters clash, Luna reveals more about Dr. Faker's past as she and the Numbers Club search for Haruto.
ZEXAL Rank 39 title page Chapter 39 The Evolving Number!! 進化するナンバーズ!!
Shinka suru Nanbāzu!!
The Evolving Numbers!!
Kyoji turns the tables against Shark and pushes him into a corner, while Luna and the Numbers Club continue their search for Haruto. Meanwhile, Yuma tries to convince Kaito of the bonds they have forged through their numerous encounters.
ZEXAL Rank 40 title page Chapter 40 Yagumo's Past!! 八雲の過去!!
Yagumo no Kako!!
Yagumo's Past!!
Kyoji reveals the mysterious past involving him and his younger brother. Meanwhile, Luna discovers where Haruto has been hidden and the trap that Kyoji has laid for them.
Zexal RANK 41 Title Page Chapter 41 Just One Hope!! 希望の1!!
Kibō no Ichi!!
The 1 of Hope!!
The Duel between Yuma and Kaito continues as Kaito keeps fighting for Haruto's sake.
Zexal RANK 42 Title Page Chapter 42 The Power of Bonds!! 絆の力!!
Kizuna no Chikara!!
The Power of Bonds!!
Kaito refuses to give up, bringing out the blank "Number" that Kyoji gave him to take Yuma down. But Yuma, determined to save Kaito, gives birth to a new power from his feelings and bonds with Kaito!

References[]

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