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| − | '''Hobson''', known as '''Daimon''' in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! first series anime|first series anime]], and simply "Kaiba's | + | '''Hobson''', known as '''Daimon''' in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! first series anime|first series anime]], and simply "Kaiba's butler" in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! manga|manga]] and the English version of the [[Dungeon Dice Monsters]] video game, is [[Seto Kaiba]]'s faithful retainer, rarely leaving his side. He differs greatly between the various adaptations of the series. In the manga, he is sadistic and cruel; in the first series anime he is shown to have faith in the hope that Kaiba will find his heart; he barely appears in the second series anime, his only appearance of importance being forcing [[Solomon Muto]] to duel his master. |
In both the manga and 2nd series anime, he is the reincarnation of [[Gebelk]]. | In both the manga and 2nd series anime, he is the reincarnation of [[Gebelk]]. | ||
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| − | [[ | + | Hobson once worked as an torter, where he learnd to resist torture himself, before being employed by the Kaiba family. |
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| + | He appears when [[Yugi Muto|Yugi]] and [[Joey Wheeler|Jonouchi]] are invited to the Kaiba mansion. He along with other servants greet them and [[Mokuba Kaiba|Mokuba]] when they arrive. He explains that Kaiba won't be attending the grand opening of his special project, as he has retired to his room, having worked nonstop for the few days.<ref name="d 26">{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh!|26|ref}}</ref> | ||
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| + | [[File:Kaiba'sButlerDeath-T.png|thumb|left|In the manga during Death-T]] | ||
| + | Mokuba has him prepare six meals, including two poisoned ones for his rigges game of [[Russian Roulette Dinner]] with Yugi and Jonouchi. When the game backfires and Mokuba is poisoned, Hobson comes to his aid.<ref name="d 26" /> | ||
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| + | Hobson manages a trap at [[Death-T]]. He, Yugi, [[Joey Wheeler|Jonouchi]], [[Tristan Taylor|Honda]], [[Téa Gardner|Anzu]] have to sit in electric chairs while watching a scary projection. Anyone who screams is electrocuted. He knows how to not scream having already experienced the projections while Yugi and his friends are close to screaming. [[Johji]] wriggles free from Anzu's lap and defecates on him. He screams and is electrocuted, freeing Yugi and his friends from the chairs. | ||
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| − | [[ | + | [[File:Daimon.jpg|thumb|left|First series]] |
In the first series anime Daimon is one of Kaiba's [[The Four Game Masters|Game Masters]]. He requires a life-support capsule to stay alive. He is able to leave the capsule for short periods, however. He and Seto were good friends when Seto was a child, with Seto bringing him snacks like oranges when Daimon first got sick. | In the first series anime Daimon is one of Kaiba's [[The Four Game Masters|Game Masters]]. He requires a life-support capsule to stay alive. He is able to leave the capsule for short periods, however. He and Seto were good friends when Seto was a child, with Seto bringing him snacks like oranges when Daimon first got sick. | ||
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He appears in the first episode of the second series anime to kidnap [[Solomon Muto]]. He also appears during various flashbacks of [[Seto Kaiba|Seto Kaiba's]] past. | He appears in the first episode of the second series anime to kidnap [[Solomon Muto]]. He also appears during various flashbacks of [[Seto Kaiba|Seto Kaiba's]] past. | ||
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Revision as of 20:47, 14 March 2010
- Daimon redirects here, for other uses, see: Daimon (disambiguation).
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| Occupation | Kaiba family butler |
| Deck | Zombiemaster |
| Hobson | |
Hobson, known as Daimon in the first series anime, and simply "Kaiba's butler" in the manga and the English version of the Dungeon Dice Monsters video game, is Seto Kaiba's faithful retainer, rarely leaving his side. He differs greatly between the various adaptations of the series. In the manga, he is sadistic and cruel; in the first series anime he is shown to have faith in the hope that Kaiba will find his heart; he barely appears in the second series anime, his only appearance of importance being forcing Solomon Muto to duel his master.
In both the manga and 2nd series anime, he is the reincarnation of Gebelk.
Contents
Manga biography
Hobson once worked as an torter, where he learnd to resist torture himself, before being employed by the Kaiba family.
He appears when Yugi and Jonouchi are invited to the Kaiba mansion. He along with other servants greet them and Mokuba when they arrive. He explains that Kaiba won't be attending the grand opening of his special project, as he has retired to his room, having worked nonstop for the few days.[1]
Mokuba has him prepare six meals, including two poisoned ones for his rigges game of Russian Roulette Dinner with Yugi and Jonouchi. When the game backfires and Mokuba is poisoned, Hobson comes to his aid.[1]
Hobson manages a trap at Death-T. He, Yugi, Jonouchi, Honda, Anzu have to sit in electric chairs while watching a scary projection. Anyone who screams is electrocuted. He knows how to not scream having already experienced the projections while Yugi and his friends are close to screaming. Johji wriggles free from Anzu's lap and defecates on him. He screams and is electrocuted, freeing Yugi and his friends from the chairs.
First series anime biography
In the first series anime Daimon is one of Kaiba's Game Masters. He requires a life-support capsule to stay alive. He is able to leave the capsule for short periods, however. He and Seto were good friends when Seto was a child, with Seto bringing him snacks like oranges when Daimon first got sick.
Seto releases him from the capsule so he can be the fourth opponent to challenge Yugi. By staging an accident, Seto is able to lure Yugi to duel Daimon. If Yugi refuses, Anzu will be devoured by a mechanical dragon. During this duel, Daimon states that the reason that he duels for Seto is that he belives in Seto's good side to come out again. Seto provides Daimon with a device that will allow him to see Yugi's hand, but Daimon refuses to use it. After being defeated, Daimon takes Yugi aside and tells him to restore Seto's lost innocence.
Second series anime biography
He appears in the first episode of the second series anime to kidnap Solomon Muto. He also appears during various flashbacks of Seto Kaiba's past.
Deck
Daimon plays a Zombiemaster Deck, focusing on getting his weak monsters destroyed to power up his "Zombiemaster" card.
References
- ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel 26: "Russian Roulette"
