"The Trail of Light, Pendulum Summon!" is the first episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V anime. It first aired in Japan on April 6, 2014.

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, Yuzu. One day, he receives a written invitation for an exhibition match from the Pro Duelist, "Strong Ishijima". In the middle of a giant cheer, Yuya and Ishijima begin their Duel! Although Yuya excitedly fends off Ishijima's attacks in their Action Duel, he's eventually pushed into a corner. At that moment, a dazzling light shines from Yuya's Pendant!