Episode 111

"Pendulum Heart" (ペンデュラムハート Pendyuramu Hāto) is the one-hundredth and eleventh episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V anime.

Synopsis
Believing in the power of the Dueling he inherited from his father, Yūya stands against Edo. As Edo watches Yūya's Dueling, he recalls the memories of his Duel against Yūshō.

Summary
The "Dystopia Blow" attack of Edo's "Destiny HERO - Dystopiaguy" surges towards Yūya, who turns and runs to the side. Noro asks if it's over, and Gloria asks if he's unhappy. Noro protests that he isn't and he orders her to stop calling him a blockhead as his name is Noro (the Japanese arrangement of his name reads as Noro Noro; Noroma translates to "blockhead".) Grace puts her hands behind her head and she complains that she's disappointed. Yūya hops along the platforms of "Cross Over", and Edo sees that he's going for an Action Card. He snaps that he won't let Yūya get it, and he yanks the strand of "Wire Mesh - Chain Deathmatch", forcing Yūya to sidestep down platforms and leap for the card. Edo is so distracted by his own shock that Yūya is able to grab the card and activate it in mid-air, the Action Magic "Evasion", negating the attack. He dodges the energy blast in midair with a pose and lands before straightening up with an easy smile. Edo warns Yūya that his fate is sealed as long as he controls "Destiny HERO - Dystopiaguy" no matter how much he struggles and he declares the end of his turn. Gloria observes that Edo's "Dystopiaguy" and "Demise Urban" Continuous Trap Card combo won't be defeated easily. Grace observes that an attack will trigger the trap to increase the ATK of "Dystopiaguy" and thus its effect to destroy a monster and she wonders what Yūya will do. Noro is sweating and he thinks to himself that at this rate he won't be Deputy Commander anymore. Yūya and Yūto are discussing the combo as well; Yūto notes that Edo can only use it once per turn, so an attack by multiple monsters may be able to defeat the 2900 ATK "Dystopiaguy". Yūya replies that he understands, and he reaffirms that he will Duel his own way. Yūto asks if Yūya is still planning to talk to Edo; even Yūshō Sakaki couldn't open up his heart. Yūya replies that he's sure that Edo smiled during his Duel with Yūshō, but he just doesn't want to admit it.

Musing on what the Duel will bring, Yūya declares his turn and he draws a card. He holds up his pendant and he tells Edo that his heart is wavering just like this pendulum. Edo asks what Yūya means, and Yūya explains that Edo wants to believe that the Professor is right, but he also felt something during his Duel with Yūshō and he's torn between those two emotions. Edo claims that it's a lie, and Yūya further asks Edo if he smiled during his Duel with Yūshō. Edo snaps at Yūya to stop spouting nonsense, and Yūya smiles and he tells Edo that he'll make him remember before declaring a Pendulum Summon. He brings back "Entermate Dag Daggerman" and "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon", before Releasing them to perform a Advance Summon. He chants "Come to me! The happy comrade who brings smiles to everyone! Level 8! "Entermate Laughmaker"! Edo calls it a foolish monster, as Dueling isn't a power for playing, but for fighting. Yūya declares his Battle Phase and he attacks "Dystopiaguy" with "Laughmaker". Gloria is surprised that Yūya is attacking using a monster with lower ATK, but Grace notes that there's something to this since this is Yūya's Dueltaining. Edo thinks that whatever Yūya is planning, the result won't change, and he activates the effect of "Demise Urban", increasing the ATK of "Dystopiaguy" by 100, to 3000. Yūya smiles and he clenches his fist, explaining that when an opponent's monster gains ATK, the effect of "Laughmaker" will increase its own ATK by 1000 until the end of the Battle Phase, and "Laughmaker" rises to 3500 ATK, much to Noro's pleasure. Edo muses that this was Yūya's plan, but he warns him that he knows what will happen now and he activates the effect of "Dystopiaguy" since its ATK or DEF changed, allowing him to destroy one card his opponent controls. He declares "Noble Justice", and "Dystopiaguy" blasts a surge of energy from its chest. Yūya activates a Trap Card, "Counterattack Entermate", which will prevent the destruction of "Laughmaker" and destroy a card that Edo controls. "Laughmaker" intercepts the attack with its staff and blasts it back, and Edo destroys his Equip Magic Card "Delay Armor" to activate its effect, preventing the destruction of "Dystopiaguy" for the rest of the turn. The six probes of "Delay Armor" converge in front of "Dystopiaguy" and they project a shield that blocks the energy blast. Yūya retorts that the attack will continue, and "Laughamker" attacks with "Laughing Spark", jolting Edo painfully and reducing him to 3100 LP. The ATK of "Laughmaker" returns to normal at the end of the Battle Phase and Yūya ends his turn.

Edo angrily asks why Yūya is smiling, and Yūya replies that it was a turning point and he asks if these breakthrough tactics are fun. Edo snaps that he told Yūya that Dueling was not for fun, but the power to decide victory or defeat. Yūya replies that it's not about the result, he wants them to understand one another through Dueling. He's sure that they can stop this conflict; Dueling isn't a tool for fighting, but its purpose is to make people smile. Edo thinks that he won't accept it, and he remembers attacking Yūshō directly again with "Dystopiaguy", injuring Yūshō's leg. He told Yūshō to accept that the teachings of Academia were correct and urged him to counterattack if he was frustrated. Yūshō replied that a Duel where they only counterattacked would be dull, and Edo asked what he meant. Yūshō asked if it wasn't obvious; he had a plan to make Edo enjoy this, since Dueling was supposed to be fun, wasn't it? Edo seemed honestly confused by the concept, and Yūshō asked in concern if Edo didn't know about Dueling for fun. Edo asked what Yūshō meant, as Dueling is power to polish yourself, better your skills and win; these were the teachings of Academia and the Professor. Yūshō smiled and he scoffed at Leo in exasperation, before declaring that they should have some fun and activating "Smile World". He told Edo to smile; if Academia could change and smile with him then he would forgive them. Edo asked what this forgiveness nonsense was, and Yūshō, despite a glance at his injured leg, replied that forgiveness was the way to end conflict. He Summoned "Sky Magician" and ascended into the air with it, telling Edo to spread smiles through Dueling; Dueling has the power to make people smile, so spread smiles for everyone's future. "Sky Magician" hurled a ring into the sky, causing fireworks to start, and Yūshō urged Edo to stop these pointless conflicts with him and to have fun. Edo beheld the spectacle in utter shock. Edo declares that Yūshō condemned the action of Academia as cruel and claimed that he would forgive them if they could smile, something that he claimed was they only way to stop this war. Yūya whispers, "Father..." and Yūto asks, "Forgive Academia?"

Edo rebuffs the idea of Dueling being fun and he claims that he can't accept Yūshō Sakaki's Dueling; he only believes in the Dueling of Academia. He declares his turn and draws, then he attacks "Luaghmaker" with the "Dystopia BLow" attack of "Dystopiaguy". Yūya tries to run for an Action Card again, but Edo jerks the strand of "Chain Deathmatch" and holds Yūya in place, and "Laughmaker" is destroyed. Yūya screams as he is yanked ot the side and hits the ground, his LP falling to 100. Grace laments that she thought "Laughmaker" was Yūya's comeback, but it was destroyed so quickly. Gloria declares that Yūya is on the edge of a cliff. Noro thinks in horror that he's also on the edge and has to think about what to do with himself. Edo Sets a card and he ends his turn, asking Yūya if he's frustrated and encouraging him to counterattack if he is. Yūya gets to his feet and refuses to Duel by counterattacking when he's attacked; if he does, then the conflict will never end. Yūto is shocked that Yūya is still insisting on this, and Yūya confirms to himself what his father was thinking - the fun has only just begun.

He declares his turn and he draws his own "Smile World", and he smiles that he knew it; he and his father feel the same way. Spotlights snap on Yūya, and he declares "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!" Grace and Noro both clap, the latter stopping after Gloria shoots him a look, and he admits that he can't get carried away and decides to call in for reinforcements just in case. Edo angrily asks if Yūya is going to act the same as his father did, and Yūya declares that first he'll change the Pendulum Zone. Targeting "Timegazer Magician", he activates the Magic Card "Scale Up", increasing its Pendulum Scale by 2 until the End Phase, from 8 to Scale 10 as Edo observes. "Timegazer" and "Entermate Trump Witch" rise in the new Scale as Yūya explains that this will allow him to simultaneously Summon monsters from Levels 5 to 9. He chants, "Swing, pendulum of the soul! Draw an arc of light across the aether!" Edo asks if Yūya is Pendulum Summoning again, and Yūya replies that he is; he will reach Edo, who is swinging like a pendulum, through this Duel, and he bows and suggests that they enjoy this. Edo screams that his heart isn't swinging. Yūya declares a Pendulum Summon and he tells his monsters to come back to him; "Dag Daggerman", "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon" and "Laughmaker". Grace realizes that Yūya increases his Pendulum Scale in order to bring back "Laughmaker", something that Edo didn't plan for. Edo asks Yūya when he's going to stop this nonsense, and Yūya replies that they can get along without all this harassment and he tells Edo that he'll give him something.

Yūya activates the Magic Card, "Entertainment Exchange", targeting a "Entermate" he controls and giving control of all other monsters Yūya controls that have lower Levels. Edo is quite surprised, and Yūya targets "Laughmaker", giving Edo control of "Dag Daggerman" and "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon". Edo asks Yūya what is going on (Dag Daggerman attempts to greet "Dystopiaguy", but is ignored and sweatdrops as a result). Yūya replies that watching what happens is part of the fun. Edo tells Yūya to stop screwing around, and Yūya tells him not to be a grump; since things are getting lively, he will cast a Magic that brings smiles to everyone. He activates "Smile World", much to Edo's anger, and the colorful faces fill the field. Noro, seeing it for the first time, is quite impressed, and Grace cheers that she feels so happy whenever she sees this, much to Gloria's irritation. Edo scowls, and Yūya explains that the effect of "Smile World" will increase the ATK of all monsters on the field by 100 for each monster on the field; with four monsters, they all gain 400 ATK. "Dag Daggerman", "Dystopiaguy" and "Odd-Eyes" rise to 2400, 3400 and 2900 respectively, while "Laughmaker" also rises to 2900. Edo seethes that he will not lose to, nor be tricked by this smile nonsense. Yūya muses that that's strange; when you're surrounded by smiles you're supposed to be more lively; like this. Yūya reminds him that the effect of "Laughmaker" will increase its ATK by 1000 for each monster that gained ATK. Edo gasps in horror that there are four as all of his monsters begin laughing, sending out pulses that increase the ATK of "Laughmaker" to 6900 as "Laughmaker" chuckles. Grace gasps that "Laughmaker" has 6900 ATK, and Noro claims that even the Commander-in-Chief can't beat this. Gloria tells him not to be stupid, since this is the perfect time for the "Demise Urban" combo.

Indeed, Edo activates the effect of "Dystopiaguy" since the effect of "Smile World" caused its ATK to change, destroying "Laughmaker". Yūya runs along the platforms again, hunting for an Action Card, and Edo grabs the strand of "Chain Deathmatch" and he reiterates that he won't let Yūya get an Action Card. But Yūya bends the strand over the edge of one of the platforms and he laughs as he swings from it like a trapeze. Edo snaps that it's in the way and he activates the effect of "Chain Deathmatch", discarding a card to destroy it. The mesh fence surrounding them dissolves, as does the chain just before Yūya can reach an Action Card. "Laughmaker" is destroyed, and Yūya hops down the platforms and rolls to a stop on the ground at the bottom of the building. Edo holds up the Action Card and he comments that it's too bad. He remembers Yūshō and "Sky Magician", Yūshō laughing and calling for more laughter and more fun. Yūya runs away from the building, and Edo asks him why he doesn't just give up, and he and his monsters leap down the platforms to Yūya. Edo claims that Yūya has no chance to win since "Laughmaker" was destroyed and he tells Yūya to admit that he's lost and surrender. Yūya replies that he will after Edo has enjoyed this attraction, and Edo asks if Yūya is still on about that. Yūya replies that this is "Smile World"; it won't end until everyone smiles.

Since the "Smile World" powered-up "Laughmaker" was destroyed, Yūya can Special Summon a monster from his Graveyard. Edo is surprised by this effect, and Yūya declares that he's Special Summoning "Brave-Eyes Pendulum Dragon"; which when Special Summoned will reduce the ATK of all monsters his opponent controls to zero. He chants, "Come back! The courageous dragon! Brave-Eyes Pendulum Dragon!" Edo muses that Yūya brought back a Fusion Monster from the Graveyard, and Yūya replies that in order to talk to someone from the Fusion Dimension, he needs his Fusion Monster. Edo asks, "Talk to me?" and Yūya explains that when "Brave-Eyes" is Summoned, it gains 100 ATK for every monster whose ATK was reduced to zero. "Brave-Eyes" gains 300 ATK, rising to 3300 ATK, and Yūya attacks "Dystopiaguy" with "Brave-Eyes Pendulum Dragon". Grace comments that Yūya will win if this hits, and Gloria observes that "Dystopiaguy" can only use its effect once per turn, so the "Demise Urban" combo won't work. Edo closes his eyes and he remembers "Dystopiaguy" clashing with "Sky Magician", and Yūshō told him that a Duel was a conversation; if Edo opened his heart he would enjoy it more. Opening his eyes, Edo activates the effect of "Demise Urban", increasing the ATK of "Dystopiaguy" by 100. Then he activates another Trap Card, "D - Soul", banishing a "Destiny HERO" from his Graveyard, "Destiny HERO - Drillguy", and increasing the ATK of "Dystopiaguy" by that of the banished monster, to 1700. Noro notes that it's only 1700, and Edo declares that if Yūya is going to speak to him using a Fusion Monster, then Edo will speak using the Lancers' card; the Action Magic "Bi-Attack", doubling the ATK of a monster until the end of the Battle Phase. "Dystopiaguy" rises to 3400 ATK, impressing "Noro". Yūya flees and Edo watches him in bewilderment as he remembers Yūshō telling him that he wanted them to understand one another through Dueling; both Edo and Leo Akaba.

"Dystopiaguy" draws back its fist and "Brave-Eyes" charges up a blast - and Yūya trips, and he somersaults. Edo laughs that that's as far as Yūya can go, but Yūya comes up with an Action Magic, "Miracle Fire", gaining the effect of an Action Card used this turn. He copies "Bi-Attack", and "Brave-Eyes" is surrounded in fire as it draws back its head and roars, rising to 6600 ATK. Yūya declares that it's the finale, and he suggests that they end this magnificently with "Flaming Mega Smile Burst". "Brave-Eyes" blasts a blue plume of fire at Edo, who gasps, but then closes his eyes and accepts defeat as the flames ricochet off him and explode as smiling fireworks in the sky. Grace calls it pretty as Gloria and Noro look on. Edo lies on the ground with his forearm over his eyes, and his LP falls to zero as he laments that he lost, he lost to Dueltaining again. But even so, Edo smiles, and the sun shines through the clouds as "Cross Over" dissipates. Grace cheers that Yūya did it and that was amazing before hugging Gloria, and Noro is relieved that his position is safe. Gloria asks if this is really the time and she protests that they keep losing to the Lancers and worries what will happen should the Professor find out. Noro coughs and smirks as he reassures her that he already called in reinforcements. Jeeps arrive and Academia students leap out and surround Yūya and Edo.

Yūya Sakaki vs. Edo Phoenix
Duel continues from the previous episode.

Edo has 3600 LP remaining and one card in his hand and controls "Destiny HERO - Dystopiaguy" in Attack Position equipped with "Delay Armor" and the Continuous Trap Card "Demise Urban". Yūya has 600 LP remaining and two cards in his hand, and controls a Set card. He also has "Entermate Trump Witch" and "Timegazer Magician" in his Pendulum Zones.

Turn 5: Edo "Dystopiaguy" just attacked Yūya directly. Yūya finds and activates the Action Card "Evasion", negating the attack.

Turn 6: Yūya Yūya Pendulum Summons "Entermate Dag Daggerman" (2000/???) and "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon" (2500/2000) from his Extra Deck in Attack Position. Yūya Releases them to Advance Summon "Entermate Laughmaker" (2500/???). "Laughmaker" attacks "Dystopiaguy". As Yūya declared an attack, Edo activates the effect of "Demise Urban", increasing the ATK of a "Destiny HERO" monster he controls by 100 (Dystopiaguy: 2900 → 3000). As a monster on the field gained ATK, the effect of "Laughmaker" activates, increasing its ATK by 1000 for each monster until the end of this turn's Battle Phase (Laughmaker: 2500 → 3500). As the ATK or DEF of "Dystopiaguy" changed, its effect activates, letting Edo destroy a card on the field. Edo selects "Laughmaker". As a "Entermate" monster Yūya controls would be destroyed by a card effect, Yūya activates his face-down "Counterattack Entermate", which negates the effect of "Dystopiaguy" and destroys a monster Edo controls. Yūya selects "Dystopiaguy". Edo activates the effect of "Delay Armor", sending it to the Graveyard to prevent "Dystopiaguy" from being destroyed by battle or card effects this turn. The attack continues (Edo: 3600 → 3100 LP).

Turn 7: Edo "Dystopiaguy" attacks and destroys "Laughmaker" (Yūya: 600 → 100 LP). Edo Sets a card.

Turn 8: Yūya Yūya draws "Smile World". Yūya activates "Scale Up" to increase the Pendulum Scale of a card in his Pendulum Zone by 2 until the End Phase. He selects "Timegazer" ("Timegazer": Right Pendulum Scale 8 → 10). Yūya Pendulum Summons "Daggerman" (2000/???), "Odd-Eyes", (2500/2000) and "Laughmaker" (2500/???) from his Extra Deck in Attack Position. He activates "Entertainment Exchange", which lets him target a "Entermate" monster he controls and give control of all monsters he controls to his opponent that have a lower Level than the targeted monster. He targets "Laughmaker", so he gives control of "Odd-Eyes" and "Daggerman" to Edo. Yūya activates "Smile World", increasing the ATK of all face-up monsters on the field by 100 for each face-up monster on either player's field (Daggerman: 2000 → 2400, Dystopiaguy: 3000 → 3400, Odd-Eyes: 2500 → 2900, Laughmaker: 2500 → 2900). As a monster on the field gained ATK, the effect of "Laughmaker" activates, increasing its ATK for 1000 by each monster until the end of this turn's Battle Phase (Laughmaker: 2900 → 6900). As the ATK or DEF of "Dystopiaguy" changed, its effect activates, letting Edo destroy a card on the field. Yūya finds an Action Card and tries to catch it, but Edo activates the effect of "Wire Mesh - Chain Deathmatch" to send a card from his hand to the Graveyard to destroy it. Edo sends "D - Pressure" and the destruction makes Yūya fall, which allows Edo catch the flying Action Card instead. "Laughmaker" is destroyed, with its last effect letting Yūya Special Summon a monster in his Graveyard. Yūya Special Summons "Brave-Eyes Pendulum Dragon" (3000/2000) in Attack Position. As "Brave-Eyes" was Special Summoned, its effect activates, reducing the ATK of all other monsters on the field to 0 until the End Phase (Daggerman: 2400 → 0, Dystopiaguy: 3400 → 0, Odd-Eyes: 2900 → 0), while "Brave-Eyes" gains 100 ATK for each monster affected by its effect (Brave-Eyes: 3000 → 3300).

"Brave-Eyes" attacks "Dystopiaguy", which Edo activating the effect of "Demise Urban" to increase the ATK of a "Destiny HERO" monster he controls by 100 (Dystopiaguy: 0 → 100). Edo activates his face-down "D - Soul", which lets him banish a "Destiny HERO" monster from his Graveyard to increase the ATK of a "Destiny HERO" monster he controls by the banished monster's ATK. He banishes "Destiny HERO - Drillguy" and targets "Dystopiaguy" ("Dystopiaguy": 100 → 1700). Edo activates the Action Card "Bi-Attack", doubling the ATK of "Dystopiaguy" (Dystopiaguy: 1700 → 3400). Yūya finds another Action Card, "Miracle Fire", copying the effect of "Bi-Attack" and doubling the ATK of "Brave-Eyes" (Brave-Eyes: 3300 → 6600). "Dystopiaguy" is destroyed (Edo: 3100 → 0 LP).

List of Featured Cards
The following cards appeared this episode. Cards in Italics debuted here.