Changes

Joey started out as a bully, but becoming friends with [[Yugi Muto]] changes this. Joey can seem gullibleand at times kind of sarcastic, and is also portrayed as not that smart, he is heroic, loyal, kind-hearted, good-natured, funny, friendly, brave, selfless and loving. Though occasionally portrayed as comic relief, he is essential to the plot and the series' overall theme. He is an enthusiastic duelist, who firmly believes that Dueling is about fighting to help people you love. Like [[Seto Kaiba]], Joey deeply cares for his younger sister, [[Serenity Wheeler]] and will do anything to make her happy. He seems to be very protective of Serenity, which he shows once by sacrificing his own life in order to ensure her safety. He often gets freaked out or offended easily; he responds rather impulsively to insults, especially remarks about his outward appearance, such as his hair or his outfit, or his Dueling skills. In the dub, he also gets upset when people compare him to an animal, such as a monkey or a dog.