Yuya wird von Ishijima, dem amtierenden Action-Duell-Champion, herausgefordert. Das weckt traurige Erinnerungen, denn drei Jahre zuvor verschwand Yuyas Vater vor einem Duell mit Ishijima spurlos. Doch Yuyua stellt sich der Herausforderung. Mitten in dem spektakulären Kampf gelingt es ihm, seine Monster in Pendel-Monster zu transformieren. Das eröffnet ganz neue Beschwörungs-Möglichkeiten …
Yuya Sakaki is an eighth grader who aims to become an "Entertainment Duelist". At You Show Duel School, he practices Dueling every day alongside his childhood friend, Zuzu. One day, he receives a written invitation for an exhibition match from the Pro Duelist, "The Sledgehammer". In the middle of a giant cheer, Yuya and The Sledgehammer begin their Duel! Although Yuya excitedly fends off The Sledgehammer's attacks in their Action Duel, he's eventually pushed into a corner. At that moment, a dazzling light shines from Yuya's pendant!
Yuya viene sfidato ad una partita esibizione dal duellante professionista Sledge Hammer. Sebbene Yuya respinga freneticamente gli attacchi, alla fine viene messo all'angolo.
