 In Canada, the series aired on YTV starting June 2, 2012, while new episodes of "Zexal II" moved to Teletoon on May 4, 2014.Taking place in the near future in a place called Heartland City, the story focuses on Yuma Tsukumo, a young duelist who strives to become the Duel Monsters champion, despite being an amateur.One day, during a duel with a rival named Shark, a mysterious spirit called Astral appears before him, and helps him to win.