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{{For|other versions of this character|Kite Tenjo (disambiguation)}}
 
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| image                 = Yusei Fudo.png
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| image                 = KiteTenjo1.png
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| caption               = Yusei alongside "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]".
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| en_name              = Yusei Fudo
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| en_manga_name          = Kaito Tenjo
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| en_anime_name          = Kite Tenjo
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* Satellite's Shooting Star
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* Satellite's Falling Star
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* The Hunter of Souls<ref name="ep13"/>
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* King of [[Turbo Duel]]s
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* Lonely and Absolute Genius<ref name="ep63">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|63|ref}}</ref>
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* King
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* [[Number Hunter|Number(s) Hunter]] ({{Ruby|Ｎｏ．|ナンバーズ}}ハンター, ''Nanbāzu Hantā'')<ref name="ep14">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|14|ref}}</ref>
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* Mr. Amnesia Man (dub only)
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*Master Kite (by Orbital 7 in the dub)
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* Hero of Legend<ref name="ep148">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|148|ref}}</ref>
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| ja_name               = {{Ruby|天|てん}}{{Ruby|城|じょう}} カイト
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| other_names          =
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| romaji_name           = Tenjō Kaito
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* Taro Daimon (undercover)
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| other names            = Kaito Tenjyo<ref name="ep53"/>
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* Yusei Adams (English undercover)
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| ar_name                = كايتو تينجو
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* Mr. Daniel (undercover)
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| age                    = 18<ref name="ep53">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|53|ref}}</ref>
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* Herr Müller (German undercover)
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| gender                 = Male
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| ja_name               = {{Ruby|不動|ふどう}}{{Ruby|遊星|ゆうせい}}
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| relatives             =  
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| romaji_name           = Fudō Yūsei
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* [[Hart Tenjo]] (younger brother)
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| ar_name              = يوسَي فودو
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* [[Dr. Faker]] (father)<ref name="ep55">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|55|ref}}</ref>
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| ko_name              = 유성
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| tournament1            = [[World Duel Carnival]]
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| zh_name              = 不动 游星
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| result1                = Top 4
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| anime_deck             = [[Photon]]<ref name="ep53"/>  
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* 18 (Season 1)<ref name=ono1>[http://twitter.com/katsuono/status/53789954299539456 twitter.com] katsuono at 13:04 April 1, 2011 (GMT)</ref><ref>{{Cite book |author=Shonen Jump |date=September 2008 |section=The 5D's of Card Dueling |title=Shonen Jump Vol. 6, Issue 9 |page=372}}</ref>
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| anime_debut           = {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|13|ref}}
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* 19 ([[WRGP]])<ref name="ep 116">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|116|ref}}</ref>
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| appears_in_anime       = ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]''
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* 20 (Team 5D's future)
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| en_voice               = {{Voice actors|en|Christopher Kromer}}
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| ja_voice               = {{Voice actors|ja|Koki Uchiyama}}
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| gender               = Male
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| it_voice              = {{voice actors|it|Ruggero Andreozzi}}
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|height = 1.67 m <ref>Calculated from {{cite web|url=http://40.media.tumblr.com/536927e46afc80f3421681c5b566354a/tumblr_n37ishvPTv1sitde3o1_1280.png|title=Main Character Comparison Sheet}}</ref>}}
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* [[Dr. Fudo]] (father; deceased)
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* [[Mrs. Fudo]] (mother; deceased)
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'''Kite Tenjo''', known as '''Kaito Tenjo''' ({{Ruby|天|てん}}{{Ruby|城|じょう}} カイト, ''Tenjō Kaito'') in the manga and Japanese version, is the son of [[Dr. Faker]], a [[Number Hunter]], and one of the main characters who was gathering "Numbers" for his father in order to help his formerly sick brother, [[Hart Tenjo]], in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]''. Assisted by a robot named [[Orbital 7]], Kite was the most direct adversary of the first three arcs, but his "Numbers" are now in the possession of [[Yuma Tsukumo]] and [[Astral]]. He is the only main rival who didn't lose to the protagonist.
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* [[Martha]] (foster mother)
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* [[Jack Atlas]] (older foster brother)
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When Hart was cured, he became friends with Yuma and Astral and cooperated with them in the [[Interdimensional War]] between the [[Astral World]] and [[Barian World]], becoming directly involved with the [[Legend of the Dragons of Light and Time]]. After defeating [[Mizar]] on the Moon, Kite deems Mizar the true Dragon Tamer and entrusts him to complete his quest after succumbing to the vacuum of space. He was later revived by the power of the [[Numeron Code]] after Yuma's and Astral's final Duel.
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* [[Crow Hogan]] (younger foster brother)
 
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| tournament1          = [[Fortune Cup]]
 
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| result1              = Winner
 
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| tournament2          = [[World Racing Grand Prix]]
 
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| result2              = Winner
 
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| tournament3          = [[Legend of Duelist Kingdom]] (original timeline)
 
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| result3              = Winner
 
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| tournament4          = [[Riding in the Battle City]] (original timeline)
 
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| result4              = Winner
 
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| tournament5          = [[Cross-America Golden Tag Tournament]] (with [[Jack Atlas]]- original timeline)
 
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| result5              = Winner
 
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| tournament6          = [[Pegasus J. Crawford Cup Trinidad Riding Duel Grand Prix]] (with [[Akiza Izinski]] and [[Hunter Pace]] -original timeline)
 
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| result6              = Winner
 
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* [[Team 5D's]]
 
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* [[The Enforcers]]
 
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| occupation            = Scientist
 
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| previous_organization = [[Signer|Signers]]
 
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| anime_deck           = [[Warrior (archetype)|Warrior]]/[[Synchron]]<br/>[[Ancient Treasure|Hidden Treasure]] <small>(briefly)</small>
 
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| anime_debut           = {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|1|ref}}
 
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* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''
 
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* ''[[Evolving Duel! Stardust VS Red Demons]]''
 
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* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time]]''
 
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| appears_in_3ds        = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Saikyo Card Battle]]
 
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| en_voice             = {{voice actors|en|Greg Abbey}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Yusei Fudo Character Profile |url=https://yugioh.com/characters/yusei-fudo |website=Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Site |access-date=15 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
 
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| ja_voice             = {{voice actors|ja|Yuya Miyashita}}
 
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| de_voice              = {{voice actors|de|Wanja Gerick|e1={{citation needed}}}}
 
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| es_voice              = {{voice actors|es|Sebastian Saldarriaga|e1=(American Spanish dub){{citation needed}}}}
 
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| it_voice              = {{voice actors|it|Paolo De Santis|e1={{citation needed}}}}
 
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| ar_voice              = {{voice actors|ar|Abdo Hakim|Dany Boustany|e1=(Fortune Cup and Dark Signers){{citation needed}}|e2=(World Racing Grand Prix){{citation needed}}}}
 
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'''Yusei Fudo''' is the protagonist of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'', and one of the [[Signer]]s. He is known and respected by many other characters in the show for his genius style of Dueling, his considerable skill, and his cool and clever personality. He uses a [[Duel Runner]], which is called the [[Yusei Go]]. In the English dub, "Let's rev it up!" is a common catchphrase that he uses when he summons a Synchro Monster.  He is also the foster brother of [[Jack Atlas]] and [[Crow Hogan]], and very good friends with [[Kalin Kessler]], with whom Yusei has history.
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An alternate universe [[Kite Tenjo (ARC-V)|version]] of Kite appears in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]''.<ref name="av">{{citeweb|url=https://ygorganization.com/arc-v-upcoming-info-for-arc-v/|title=Upcoming Info for ARC-V|publisher=YGOrganization}}</ref><ref name="av100">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|100|ref}}</ref>
  
 
==Design==
 
==Design==
 
===Appearance===
 
===Appearance===
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[[File:Yusei Fudo linework.png|thumb|left|220px|Lineart]]
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[[File:Kitefull.png|thumb|left|Full body view of Kite in "Photon Mode".]]
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[[File:Yusei26.jpg|thumb|left|220px|More lineart.]]
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Kite has light blue-grey eyes, pale skin and blonde hair that is curled up in a point with a dark green spiked front, also featuring dark green bangs. His attire includes a black trench coat with a high collar over a grey shirt, a finger-less black glove on his right hand, and white pants with black boots. He also has a belt with two purple deck boxes for his cards. In the past, Kite's attire included a pink shirt, brown pants and braces fitted around his belt.
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Yusei has tan skin, an average looking physique, black hair with gold highlights, and royal blue eyes. The upper layer of his hair juts upward while the lower layer arches down. According to [[Kazuki Takahashi]]; Yusei's hairstyle was based on Takahashi's own bedhead, and completes a "rock, paper, scissors" theme shared with [[Yugi Muto]] and [[Jaden Yuki]].<ref name="duelart">''[[Duel Art]]'': An Interview with Kazuki Takahashi</ref> Yusei wears a long-sleeved blue jacket with a high collar and amber gems, over a sleeveless black shirt with a red symbol, and wears gloves below his elbows with an amber gem on them. His lower body consists of black jeans with amber knee pads, a belt with two [[Deck]] holsters hidden under his jacket (one for his standard Deck and one for his [[Turbo Duel]] Deck), and calf-high motorcycle boots. After [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 005|episode 5]], he acquires a jagged [[criminal mark]] on the left side of his face, which was later covered in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 116|episode 116]] and [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 117|episode 117]], presumably by makeup. His [[Mark of the Dragon]] was a red outline of the tail, which was permanently burned onto his right forearm after the events concluding the [[Fortune Cup]] story arc. It is later replaced by the dragon head mark upon his defeat of [[Rex Goodwin]], with [[Crow Hogan]] receiving his former mark.
 
  
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<div style="float: right;">[[File:Fudo5D.jpg|thumb|right|150px|A full body view of Yusei.]]</div>
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[[File:Kite lineart.jpg|thumb|Kite's Lineart.]]
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During his time in [[Crash Town]], Yusei replaced his [[Duel Disk]] with the Duel Disk revolvers used in the town, and he wore a brown poncho over his normal clothes with his Mark of the Dragon designed on it. He wears the poncho in the manga at the start of the [[D1 Grand Prix]]. However this poncho is white, lacks the Mark of the Dragon design, and is dirtier.
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When Kite Duels, his black outfit switches to white through a process called "[[Photon Transformation]]". When he uses a "[[Photon]]" card while in "Photon Mode", his body lights up. It is later shown that this transformation physically and mentally drains Kite, eventually hurting him when it is used.
  
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During the WRGP, he gets a new [[Turbo Duel]]ing outfit that is similar to his old clothes but is more form-fitting. The new outfit consists of the same blue jacket with amber gems, but the flared bottom is replaced by a black strap with an orange outline. He wears blue jeans with amber gems at the knees and knee-high boots.
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Unlike any other regular [[D-Pad]] version of a [[Duel Disk]] (that had been seen up until that point), Kite's disk is a blue and single-bladed disk that curves outside. He can Duel without a [[Duel Gazer]]; however, his left eye turns red and several marks resembling a Duel Gazer are seen when he Duels. He can also do this independently of Photon Transformation for when he is a spectator.
  
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=== Personality ===
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===Personality===
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Yusei has an very noble and heroic personality. He is a selfless, protective, brotherly, kind-hearted and overall mostly serious person, who deeply values the safety of humanity and his friends. Because of this, he is seen by most other characters in the show as a dependable person they can always trust.
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Kite initially carried a pious and self-righteous demeanor as he aims to crush any opponent with a religious fervor in his duels. He also shares a brotherly bond with Hart similar to that of [[Seto Kaiba]] when it comes to protecting his [[Mokuba Kaiba|younger brother]], who is his "everything", from any danger.<ref name="ep56" /> Kite clearly cares more about [[Hart Tenjo|Hart]]'s safety than his own, as he keeps using the [[Photon Transformation]] to hunt "[[Number]]s" not caring that it damages his body and constantly ignores [[Orbital 7]]'s warnings because he needs the "Numbers" to heal Hart.<ref name="ep50" />
  
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Yusei is also usually depicted as being serious, calm and [[Clear Mind|clear-minded]]; even in the worst situations. Due to this he rarely acts on impulse and usually thinks things through before he plays any cards, always trying to stay one step ahead of his opponent. This is made obvious during his Duels, as he regularly visualizes card flowcharts in his mind in order to devise his strategies. He is also very selfless, and is hesitant to put the safety of his friends, or anyone else at risk.
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Because of Hart's condition supposedly being caused by the "Number" cards, Kite Duels and acts ruthlessly when it comes to facing those whose possess such cards. He announces his arrival by whistling which tends to frighten the person he is about to Duel.<ref name="ep13" /> Before Kite Duels, he would always say his usual phrase, "Allow me to collect your "Numbers" along with your souls", and when he takes the "Number", he says "Numbers hunting complete". Kite is opposed to inflicting fear on his opponent, calling it an excessive and despicable thing to do.<ref name="ep14" /> He is however not above using the fear his opponents already have to make them doubt themselves as seen with Astral when he could have Summoned "[[Number 39: Utopia (anime)|Number 39: Utopia]]" against Kite, but the fear of "[[Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]" prevented him from thinking clearly.<ref name="ep24" /> He considers his hunting to be a job he has to do, not one he wants to do.<ref name="ep14" /> During the [[World Duel Carnival]] Finals, [[Vetrix]] notes he began his hunt with the ambition to cure his brother, but began reveling in stealing souls as a Numbers Hunter, shown most clearly when he steals two souls at once with a smile on his face<ref name="ep26" />, and his intent to take [[Quattro]]'s.<ref name="ep63" />
  
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Having grown up as an orphan in the harsh conditions of Satellite, Yusei has a tendency to keep a serious and somewhat stoic expression most of the time, and is rarely ever seen laughing, though he does give short smiles frequently. In very few occasions Yusei can lose his composure and act out of anger, most notably after Roman used Rally as a scapegoat and Martha was consumed by his Earthbound Immortal.
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Kite doesn't trust and shows hatred towards [[Dr. Faker]] and [[Mr. Heartland]], and tends to hide secrets from them. Whenever he speaks with Heartland, he tends to glare at him. He also accuses Dr. Faker of hiding the truth from him about the "Numbers", and only hunts them in order to heal Hart.<ref name="ep22" /> He also didn't tell them about his plan to find the origin of the "Numbers"<ref name="ep23" />, or about Yuma and Astral, and lied to Mr. Heartland when he asked about that day.<ref name="ep26" /> Besides Hart, Kite shows little compassion towards others, such as [[Nistro]] and [[Dextra]]. Kite has little interest in Nistro's one-sided rivalry, and told him if he gets in his way, Kite will consider Nistro an enemy<ref name="ep44" />. Kite shows little consideration to Dextra, once told Dextra not to concern herself with him when they were young<ref name="ep54" /> or when she sacrificed herself for him, he bluntly claimed he doesn't care about anyone besides Hart.<ref name="ep55" />
  
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Yusei sees friends as the most valuable thing a person can have; he believes no one should ever have to be alone, and tries to convince others who reject friendship that it is something to be embraced.<ref name="ep12">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|12|ref}}</ref><ref name=ep"41">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|41|ref}}</ref>
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In the beginning, Kite despises those wielding the "Numbers" due to Hart's condition and the lies told to him by Mr. Heartland and his father as well. However, during the Duel against his own father, Kite found that his reasons for hunting the Numbers were all a lie, his perception of those using such cards was wrong as he states that all those he hunted were innocent souls.<ref name="ep70">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|70|ref}}</ref> After Hart was cured and having reconciled with his father, Kite shows a much lighter disposition, but remains feeling guilty about the actions he committed when he collected the "Numbers".<ref name="ep71" /> Although Yuma convinced him to move on, Kite admitted to [[Fender]]'s [[Barian]]-brainwashed gang that his soul is still "guilty".<ref name="ep75" />
  
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Yusei is sometimes contradicting to his view on "fate". Just before Yusei Dueled [[Halldor]], he stated he didn't care about fate,<ref name="ep127">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|127|ref}}</ref> but during his Duel with Halldor, he says if Halldor felt he was fated to face [[Iliaster]], the same applies to him.<ref name="ep128">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|128|ref}}</ref> Yusei believes that fate doesn't control everyone, and that it is what people make it.
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The difference between the anime and manga version of the character is how they view their ace card, "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon": In the anime, especially episode 106, Kite makes it clear that his dragon is an inseparable part of his identity as a dragon tamer, and that he himself is part of his "Galaxy-Eyes", therefore refusing to destroy it.<ref name="ep106" /> In the manga, Kaito makes it clear that if his "Galaxy-Eyes" won't be at his side, he will destroy it without a second thought (saying it will humiliate itself at the hand of someone else) after it was taken by [[Hishakaku]], Summoning "[[Galaxy Dragun (manga)|Galaxy Dragun]]" to take it down mercilessly with the intention of ending the Duel.<ref name="rnk27">{{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|27|ref}}</ref>
  
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Yusei gets annoyed at those who reject cards by calling them trash or say that cards are useless, so much so that he doesn't consider them deserving of calling themselves [[Duelist]]s<ref name="ep1">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|1|ref}}</ref> or even consider them a Duelist.<ref name="ep2">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|2|ref}}</ref> However, his opinion can change if such people reform, such as with [[Bolt Tanner]], in which he considered him a "Genuine Duelist".<ref name="ep9">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|9|ref}}</ref> He is also shown to be annoyed when [[Tetsu Trudge|Trudge]] refers to him or his Deck as "scum", enough that Yusei told Trudge "All you ever say is 'scum' over and over again, don't you know any other words?"<ref name="ep3">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|3|ref}}</ref>
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===Voice/Mannerisms===
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In the Japanese version, Kite whistles a heavenly song, which can relate to how Kite sees himself as "the light that illuminates the darkness stagnating in the hearts of humanity", descending upon the wicked and delivering judgment. The actual tune of Kite's whistle is called "[[Haruto Tenjo's Theme]]", which is also featured in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL Sound Duel 1]]''.
  
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It is also revealed later on in the [[Dark Signers (arc)|Dark Signers arc]] that Yusei felt guilty about the [[Zero Reverse]] incident and blamed himself for it as well as all the disastrous consequences that it caused the following years. He also wonders why no one hates him for any of that. Having heard this [[Crow Hogan|Crow]] assured him Yusei didn't need to take responsibility for it, but he and [[Roman Goodwin]] commented this being "the darkness in Yusei's heart".<ref name="ep57">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|57|ref}}</ref>
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In the dubbed version, the song he whistles is more of a Western theme, like a cowboy does when he is about to Duel, which may be a reference to [[Kalin Kessler]].
  
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While no longer blaming himself for the Zero Reverse, his guilt wasn't completely gone; the idea of a second Zero Reverse or any similar dangers for the city horrifies him, something some of his opponents such as [[Primo]] were able to exploit to break his [[Clear Mind]]. Yusei occasionally has nightmares about the Zero Reverse after which he goes to reflect about it, something [[Jack Atlas|Jack]] and Crow find predictable.
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Kite exhibits some level of religious affiliation in the Japanese version. When striking a finishing move against opponents, he asks them if they are "ready to repent". When he showed a level of guilt over his "Number Hunting", Kite referred to his soul as being stained and having resigned himself to hell one day.<ref name="ep75" />
  
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He believes that [[Synchro Monster]]s are not the bringer of destruction despite the evidence to the contrary<ref name="ep134">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|134|ref}}</ref> He also cares very much for [[New Domino City]]'s safety,<ref name="ep128"/> and has even said he will never allow a tragedy like Zero Reverse to ever happen again in the city, even if it means his life.<ref name="ep138">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|138|ref}}</ref> He also told [[Z-one]] that nobody has the right to take away another person's future, even it was to save the world.<ref name="ep151">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|151|ref}}</ref> Furthermore, he believes that if there is no present [[Ener-D]], then the future cannot be saved.<ref name="ep150">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|150|ref}}</ref> He also believes that what awaits someone after leaving their friends behind, would not be true freedom.<ref name="ep9"/>
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===Etymology===
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An alternate rendering of his Japanese name, "Kaitou", can be translated as "Phantom Thief", referring to his taking of the "[[Number]]" cards with his [[Photon Hand]] ability. His family name, "Tenjou", uses the Kanji for "Heaven Castle". The <nowiki>''Heaven''</nowiki> in his last name can refrences his Photon deck being LIGHT and the Astral World being heaven in the Zexal universe in where his dragon came from.
  
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[[Bruno|Antinomy]] has said that Yusei being unable to leave out his feelings towards a former friend are both his greatest strength and weakness.<ref name="ep144">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|144|ref}}</ref>
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"Kaito" is the Japanese pronunciation of the English word "Kite"; and given it is written in Katakana instead of Kanji, it can thus be correctly translated as either "Kaito" or "Kite".
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In the dub, Yusei has had a fear of insects ever since a cockroach nested in his ear, as said by [[Nervin]]. He was however able to conquer this fear after his Duel against [[Lenny]], though he seemed to show discomfort in his first Duel against [[Roman Goodwin]], where he asked if it "was too much to ask to Summon a monster with only two legs".
 
  
 
===Abilities===
 
===Abilities===
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Yusei is shown to be highly technical when it comes to computers and machines, able to build and program seemingly anything as he was to build his own [[Duel Runner]] from scrap parts, twice, and how he jammed the [[criminal mark]] on [[Rally Dawson]]. Along with the ability to construct one, he is also shown to be an expert at riding a Duel Runner, evidenced numerous times throughout his Duels. He is a skilled fighter, as evident from how effortlessly he knocked out two of Goodwin's security guards. He appears to have expertise in physics considering the fact that at one point [[Akiza Izinski|Akiza]] came to request his assistance on the subject and later takes over his parents' job as head of overseeing the completion of the [[Ener-D]]. As [[Team 5D's]] team captain, Yusei showed to be a very capable strategist and tactician, able to see through his opponent's plans and devising plans for his own team. He is also an adept teacher as shown when he was helping Akiza get her Turbo Dueling License.
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[[File:Kite with Hart's powers.jpg|thumb|left|Kite obtains some of Hart's powers.]]
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After he wins a Duel with a "[[Number]]" user, Kite uses his "[[Photon Hand]]" which enables him to extract the "Number" card from their users, though the process also steals their soul. Having lost their souls in this process, the original holders of each "Number" card ages dramatically.<ref name="ep13" /> Kite possesses a "[[Duel Anchor]]", which he uses to prevent a "Number" user from running away, until the Duel is over. Both of these abilities are technological in origin and were provided by [[Dr. Faker]]. His Deck comes from the same source.<ref name="ep13" />
  
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Later, Yusei learns to [[Accel Synchro Summon]] via [[Clear Mind]], which enables him to control the Ener-D in his Duel Runner with his will and go at critical speeds without stopping. With it he is capable of Summoning "[[Shooting Star Dragon (anime)|Shooting Star Dragon]]" (although he performed Clear Mind for the first time in episode 109 and Summoned "Shooting Star Dragon", Yusei did not achieve Clear Mind on his own due to using the [[Crimson Dragon]] mark to perform it.<ref name="ep109">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|109|ref}}</ref> It is only in episode 122 that Yusei has used Clear Mind without relying on the Crimson Dragon's power.<ref name="ep122">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|122|ref}}</ref>). [[Bruno|Antinomy]] also confirmed that he is capable of achieving [[Delta Accel Synchro]] via [[Top Clear Mind]].<ref name="ep145">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|145|ref}}</ref> However, in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 150|episode 150]], Yusei instead achieved [[Limit Over Accel Synchro Summon]] via [[Over Top Clear Mind]], a god-like power that greatly exceeds Top Clear Mind itself (this kind of state could not be performed without the Crimson Dragon itself along with all six Marks of the Dragon aiding him. Unlike other Clear Mind states, Yusei flew at very fast speed in the air rather than the ground. When performing this, Yusei and his Duel Runner turned gold in color.<ref name="ep150"/> With this, Yusei is capable of Summoning "[[Shooting Quasar Dragon (anime)|Shooting Quasar Dragon]]".
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During the Duel against [[Trey]] and [[Quattro]], [[Hart Tenjo|Hart]] transferred the remainder of his Barian powers that [[Vetrix]] had not already absorbed to Kite. This caused Kite to acquire a red aura while using them, as well as being able to Summon "[[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]".<ref name="ep44">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|44|ref}}</ref> He is later able to call upon the power of the [[Astral World]] to evolve his [[Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|dragon]] into a [[Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon (anime)|Number]], gaining a blue aura while doing so. After gaining Hart's power, he is able to see Astral.<ref name="ep50">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|50|ref}}</ref>
  
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Yusei's Signer mark gives him powers that no ordinary man has, like the ability to locate other Signers or protecting himself and others from harm or other supernatural effects. In ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time]]'', his mark even makes him able to see and hear the spirits of [[Duel Monster Spirits|Duel Monsters]] and humans.
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He is also able to read the alternate language the "Numbers" are written in, which only Astral and those possessed by "Numbers" can read. Kite's robot, [[Orbital 7]], possesses other abilities which aids him in his hunt for the "Numbers".
  
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===Etymology===
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When Kite summons any of his "Galaxy-Eyes" dragons, It manifests as a different weapon (A [[Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|shuriken]], a [[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|spear]], or a [[Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon (anime)|sword]]) which he either throws into the air, the [[Overlay Network]], or ground respectively, depending on which version of the "Galaxy-Eyes" he is going to play.<ref name="ep42">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|42|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep43">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|43|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep134">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|134|ref}}</ref>
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Yusei's last name, Fudo, means "steadfast" and "unmovable". His first name means "planet" or "planetary" from the [[Planetary Particle|planetary gears]] that operated [[Ener-D]]; he connects all of the other gears, which represent his friends.
 
  
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
 
===History===
 
===History===
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[[File:Babyyusei.jpg|thumb|left|Yusei as a baby]]
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[[File:Kite and Hart.png|thumb|Kite and Hart in the past.]]
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[[File:5Dx115 Lady and the Tramp.jpg|thumb|Yusei and [[Crow Hogan|Crow]] sharing Super Duper Cup Ramen]]
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In the past, Kite lived with his brother [[Hart Tenjo|Hart]] and [[Orbital 7]] in a small, wooden villa where they would play all day while Hart drank his favorite drink, hot chocolate.<ref name="ep22">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|22|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep43">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|43|ref}}</ref> Kite and Hart eventually moved into the facility owned by their father, [[Dr. Faker]], which was located in [[Heartland]]. There he met [[Quinton|Chris Arclight]], who was reminded of his own brothers by Kite. Kite revealed he wanted power to protect Hart and Chris taught him how to play ''[[Duel Monsters]]'' in order to suit that purpose. Chris eventually left after learning the truth about what really happened to his father, [[Vetrix|Byron Arclight]], and Kite was very upset when Chris left. Faker gave Kite a card, called "[[Message in a Bottle (anime)|Message in a Bottle]]" when he was a child.<ref name="ep56">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|56|ref}}</ref>
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[[File:Yusei, Crow and Jack.jpg|thumb|left|Young Yusei, with Crow and [[Jack Atlas|Jack]].]]
 
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Yusei was born in the [[Tops]] area of [[New Domino City]]. His parents were lead developers for the [[Ener-D]] Reactor. [[Mr. Fudo|Dr. Fudo]] named his son Yusei after the [[Planetary Particle]] (''Yūsei Ryūshi''), as he wished for Yusei to be able to connect people with bonds. As [[Roman Goodwin]] was about to cause [[Zero Reverse]] was about to take place, Yusei's father placed Yusei in an escape pod to save him from the explosion, while Yusei's parents died.
 
  
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Yusei's escape pod landed in the newly created [[Satellite]] area, sometime later he was taken to [[Martha]] orphanage where he grew up with and befriended [[Jack Atlas]], and [[Crow Hogan]]. Growing up, Yusei became interested in auto mechanics
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[[File:Droite, Gauche and Kite training.jpg|thumb|left|Kite tested alongside [[Dextra]] and [[Nistro]].]]
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Years later, [[Mr. Heartland]] tested Kite alongside [[Nistro]], [[Dextra]] and some other young [[Duelist]]s to determine who the elite Duelist of that generation would be. They fought a Duel Robot, which Heartland cranked up to maximum level. The robot physically assaulted them, throwing Nistro against the wall. When the robot attempted to do the same to Dextra, Kite intercepted it, destroying it with his "[[Daybreaker (anime)|Daybreaker]]", but having his face cut in the process. He told Dextra not to concern herself with him, or she was would lose herself. Sometime later, Kite showed Hart a butterfly, with Dextra secretly watching on nearby.<ref name="ep54">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|54|ref}}</ref>
  
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As teenagers, Yusei, Jack, and Crow befriended [[Kalin Kessler]]. As residents of Satellite, they were made to do labor for the residents of New Domino City and denied many luxuries which were enjoyed by the residents of New Domino.
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One day, [[Mr. Heartland]] took Hart away by force and told Kite that he will never see Hart again unless he serves Dr. Faker. Kite became angry and tried to punch Mr. Heartland, but it was in fact only a hologram.<ref name="ep43">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|43|ref}}</ref> Some time later, his brother was acting very strange, Mr. Heartland informed Kite that he could only be cured if they obtained all of the "[[Number]]s" cards. Using [[Heartland Tower]] as a base, they find and defeat the holders of the "Numbers". Using his [[Photon Hand]] ability, he stole the souls of the original owners, leaving them catatonic in the process. He wielded the "Numbers" himself to aide him in collecting more of them.<ref name="ep13" />
  
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Being forced to survive on what he could, Yusei developed expert Dueling skills. As Duel Gangs began to take over Satellite, Yusei along with Kalin, Jack, and Crow formed their own gang called [[the Enforcers]]. Believing they could never leave [[Satellite]], the team tried to make the most of their lives there. They began taking over various regions, by defeating other teams and destroying their [[Duel Disk]]s with [[Death Match Duel Rope]]s
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[[File:Kite caught by Heartland Guards.png|thumb|Kite caught by [[Heartland police]].]]
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During one night in Heartland, Kite tried to escape with his little brother. As they were hiding from [[Heartland police]], knowing that Hart's powers would appear due to him being stressed, Kite gave him his favorite candy, caramel, to calm him down. However, they were found soon by the police and Mr. Heartland, Kite was subdued by the police while Hart was taken away from him. <ref name="ep40">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|40|ref}}</ref> By this point, Kite had rendered at least four people catatonic with Photon Hand<ref name="ep17">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|17|ref}}</ref> and obtained ten "Numbers".<ref name="ep13" />
  
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[[File:Team Satisfaction.png|thumb|right|Yusei and [[The Enforcers]].]]
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===Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL===
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====Pre-World Duel Carnival====
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[[File:Numbers Hunter arrives.png|thumb|left|Kite arrives at the [[Heartland Shopping Mall|mall]].]]
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When a [[Number 56's holder|thug]] was threatening people at a [[Heartland Shopping Mall|mall]] Kite watched from the roof of another building before entering the mall. He arrived with [[Orbital 7]], and quickly defeated the criminal, capturing his "[[Number 56: Gold Rat (anime)|Number]]," the eleventh "Number" that Kite had acquired. Kite was feeling guilty about stealing the souls of the holders, but [[Mr. Heartland]] informed him that they had no choice, as all "Number" holders are evil (when in reality they are just victims of their card's influence). He then visited his brother [[Hart Tenjo|Hart]], asking him how he was doing and tried to cheer him up, but failed. Shortly after, he found [[Yuma Tsukumo]], who became his next target.<ref name="ep13">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|13|ref}}</ref>
  
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While facing another [[Duel Gang]], one of the members tries to kill Yusei, by throwing him off the roof. Kalin catches Yusei with his own Duel Rope, stopping him from falling. As Kalin's platform begins to give way, Yusei tells Kalin to leave him and save himself. Kalin refuses to abandon his friend and pulls Yusei up. With that gang defeated, the Enforcers have captured all the zones in Satellite. They finally dominated the whole of Satellite.
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[[File:YumavKite13.png|thumb|Kite's first Duel against Yuma.]]
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During the Duel he easily outmatched Yuma with two "Numbers" and his true [[signature card|ace monster]], "[[Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]". When he saw Yuma using two "Numbers" as well, he claimed he is also a [[Number Hunter]] and looked quite pleased to have a rival. Just before he would have won the Duel, Orbital 7 showed him a hologram that Hart had collapsed. Therefore he stopped the Duel and went to help his brother. Before he left he revealed his name and told Yuma to remember it.<ref name="ep14">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|14|ref}}</ref>
  
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Sometime later, Kalin forces a kid into a Duel and assaults him after winning. The rest of the gang realize Kalin is becoming cruel and is letting the power get to his head. Crow and Jack leave the gang, but Yusei stays by Kalin's side. [[Sector Security]] later arrive in Satellite, armed with [[Duel Runner]]s. Kalin decides to go up against Sector Security. Yusei leaves the team, hoping that Kalin won't decide to go through with the fight when he's alone.
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When [[Fortuno]] confronted Yuma while claiming to be Kite's servant, it appeared Kite watched.<ref name="ep17" /> This however, wasn't the real Kite. It was revealed that the Kite that was watching the Duels was only a statue as [[Cathy Katherine|Cathy]] broke it. After Fortuno lost to Yuma, he was shown to have another "Number", but the real Kite appeared, and Fortuno begged him to be his servant, proving that he was also lying about that. Kite instead defeated him and took his third "Number", along with his soul.<ref name="ep18">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|18|ref}}</ref>
  
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Kalin still proceeds with the fight, and the rest of the gang return to help Kalin when he is on the run. The team faced Security, in what Kalin believed to be the Enforcer's last Duel. Yusei gets in a fight with Kalin when Kalin murders a Security Officer. Crow and Jack restrained Kalin in a room, while Yusei tried to surrender himself to Security claiming he was the leader, in the hopes that Kalin and the rest won't get arrested. Before he could do this, the Security officers already found and arrested Kalin. As Kalin is dragged into a Security wagon, the [[Moustached Security officer|officer]] pats Yusei on the shoulder, sarcastically thanking him for assisting in the arrest. Kalin sees this and believes Yusei sold him out, but is taken away before Yusei can explain himself.
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While looking after Hart, Kite complained that Hart shouldn't continue using his powers, as he could collapse again, but Hart said he wanted to continue using it as he was doing something good for the world. Mr. Heartland suggested Kite to hurry up and finish hunting the "Numbers" so that Hart can be healed. Kite suspected that Dr. Faker is not telling the truth about the "Numbers", so he ordered Orbital 7 to find the origin of the "Numbers". Orbital found that the [[Emperor's Key]] could be it.<ref name="ep22">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|22|ref}}</ref>
  
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Yusei later spent much of his time with Jack, [[Blitz]], [[Nervin]], [[Tank]] and [[Rally Dawson|Rally]]. During this time which, he develops impressive skills in hand-to-hand combat, engineering, computers, motorcycle riding.
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[[File:SharkVSKite.jpg|thumb|left|Shark vs. Kite]]
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He sent Orbital to obtain it and it was found in the locker room of [[Heartland Academy]], as Yuma had taken it for swim class. [[Reginald Kastle|Shark]] tried to protect the Key and as a result, he and Kite Dueled. During the Duel, he allowed Shark to take his "[[Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction (anime)|Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]", which inflicted [[effect damage|damage]] to its [[controller]]. As a result, he won the Duel quickly. When he took Shark's soul and tried compressing a "Number" card out of it, he noticed that the soul didn't contain a "Number" card and absorbed it. He was unable to confront Yuma because Orbital 7 notified that [[Photon Transformation]] had already used 85% of its power and, therefore, there wasn't much left. He then took The Emperor's Key and flew off.<ref name="ep22" />
  
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Yusei Duels and loses to Jack. Jack tells him that he cannot win a Duel with [[Monster Cards|Monsters]], [[Spell Cards|Spell]] or [[Trap Cards]] alone, only with them joined up. Jack points to his heart, saying that all he needed to amass a victory is right here. At the time, Yusei did not understand what he meant. Yusei was able to pick up TV signals from [[New Domino City]], allowing his friends to witness Turbo Duels. He fell out with Jack after a difference in goals, as Jack wanted power and to lead people.
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[[File:AstralVSKite.jpg|thumb|Astral vs. Kite]]
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While analyzing the Emperor's Key back at his [[Kite Tenjo's Laboratory|laboratory]], Orbital 7 said that nothing from this world would react to it, so Kite suggested they use the [[Baria Crystal]], which comes from another world. This allowed Kite to enter entered the dimension inside the Emperor's Key, where he confronted Astral, who is visible to Kite. Astral asked why Kite was after "[[Numbers]]", Kite doesn't tell him his real reason and only mentioned that he want to know about "Numbers", the [[Astral World]], and the [[Barian World]]. Kite then proceeded to Duel [[Astral]] with all of their "Numbers" on the line.<ref name="ep23">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|23|ref}}</ref>
  
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[[File:Yusei and co work on first Duel Runner.jpg|thumb|left|Yusei constructs his first Duel Runner with help from his friends.]]
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Kite quickly overpowered Astral and threatened him with "Galaxy-Eyes". When Astral was ready to give up, Yuma appeared with the [[ZEXAL (power)|ZEXAL power]], which he uses to combine himself and Astral, shocking Kite. Yuma and Astral were able to use this new power to defeat "Galaxy-Eyes", so Kite was forced to use "[[Photon Shock]]" to end the Duel in a [[DRAW]]. Yuma asked Kite why he hunts "Numbers", Kite answered that he sold his soul to [[Mr. Heartland|the devil]] for Hart's sake. Then, he returned Shark's soul and escaped once again.<ref name="ep24">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|24|ref}}</ref>
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With his friends' help, Yusei was able to make his own [[Duel Runner]]. Yusei had planned to ride this Duel Runner along with "Stardust Dragon" through Satellite in order to give the citizens hope. However, Jack stole the [[Duel Runner]] and "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" in order to escape to [[New Domino City]] and become the "Turbo Duel King." Yusei had considered these stolen items to be "bonds of friendship" belonging to him and his friends and vowed to get them back.
 
  
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===Fortune Cup===
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Some time later, he was seen watching over his brother who was sleeping. When the three suns appeared and time stopped, he entered his Photon mode and traced Yuma's memories of "Numbers" with Orbital 7. Kite later met up with Yuma and subsequently told him that they would meet again in the [[World Duel Carnival]].<ref name="ep25">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|25|ref}}</ref>
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Two years later, after building a new [[Yusei Go|Duel Runner]] with the help of [[Rally Dawson|Rally]], [[Blitz]], [[Tank]], and [[Nervin]], Yusei makes plans to venture to [[New Domino City]] to recover "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" from [[Jack Atlas|Jack]].
 
  
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In the process, he runs into [[Tetsu Ushio|Trudge]], a [[Sector Security]] officer, who wants to arrest Rally for stealing an acceleration chip. (in the dub, Rally was framed.) Trudge agrees to Duel Yusei under the condition that if Yusei won, Trudge would forget the events of that day; if Trudge won, Yusei would give himself up to Trudge. After accepting the challenge and losing, Trudge swears to crush Yusei, but lets him go.
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====World Duel Carnival Preliminaries====
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[[File:DoubleNumbersHunt.png|thumb|left|Kite steals two souls simultaneously.]]
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Before the World Duel Carnival started, Mr. Heartland summoned Kite to watch all the people coming to the tournament. During that time, Kite helped Yuma enter the tournament with the intention of settling his Duel against Astral.<ref name="ep26">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|26|ref}}</ref> During the opening day of the tournament, Kite continued collecting the "Numbers", even taking on two "Number" holders at once in a two-vs-one Duel.<ref name="ep31">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|31|ref}}</ref> After [[Cameron Clix]] caused a giant plane engine to be destroyed, Kite with the assistance of Orbital 7 flew onto the plane, and managed to crashland it onto a highway, saving hundreds of lives in the process. Seeing this, Yuma thanked Kite, but in actual fact Kite was doing it for his own needs as if the plane had crashed and killed all of the passengers, the World Duel Carnival would have been cancelled due to the event causing mass panic within the city. He then flies off again, leaving Yuma confused.<ref name="ep36">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|36|ref}}</ref>
  
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While the only pipeline connecting [[Satellite]] to [[New Domino City]], which is a chute for waste, was closed for maintenance, Yusei took advantage of this to escape to New Domino. On the way, he gets chased by Trudge, who forces him into a [[Turbo Duel]]. Yusei wins one second before the hatch to New Domino started closing. Avoiding the trash flooding through the pipeline, Yusei slipped through the maintenance hatch right before it closed, leaving Trudge stuck in the pipeline now full of trash.
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[[File:Zexal-41 duel.png|thumb|Yuma and Kite vs. [[Trey]] and [[Quattro]].]]
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When Kite learned that Hart had escaped from Heartland, Kite panicked and frantically tried to find his little brother. Unbeknownst to him, Hart was kidnapped by [[Quinton]].<ref name="ep40">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|40|ref}}</ref> Kite and Yuma teamed up to break into an abandoned gallery, to rescue him from [[Vetrix]], whom begins a ritual to extract his powers and memories. Upon arriving, they began a [[Tag Duel]] against [[Trey]] and [[Quattro]].<ref name="ep41">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|41|ref}}</ref> On his first move, he played "[[Photon World]]", not caring if Yuma was hurt or not by it. Although Yuma tried to reason with him, he refused to listen and fought on his own. After Quattro provoked Kite, he in a rage, Summons "[[Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]" just to attack Quattro's "Number", but he falls into their trap, which allows Trey to activate "[[Stonehenge Shield]]", rendering "Galaxy-Eyes" powerless and inflicting damage with "[[Number 33: Chronomaly Machu Mech (anime)|Number 33: Chronomaly Mach Mech]]".<ref name="ep42">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|42|ref}}</ref>
  
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Yusei manages to find Jack. Jack tosses "Stardust Dragon" back to him, telling Yusei he can have it. Yusei refuses and tosses it back to Jack, saying that he would rather Duel him for it to prove he can get it on his own. Jack agrees, but their Turbo Duel is interrupted by the appearance of the [[Crimson Dragon]] right before the winner is determined, later revealed to have been Yusei. The Dragon causes Jack's already permanent birthmark ([[Mark of the Dragon]]) to glow and burn as well as revealing Yusei's mark, the Dragon's Tail. Yusei is arrested shortly after for trespassing into New Domino while Jack leaves safely. [[Rex Goodwin]] and [[Lazar]], who had been monitoring the Duel, reveal that if the Crimson Dragon hadn't appeared, Jack would have lost.
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[[File:YumaprotectsKiteTagDuel.png|thumb|left|Kite is surprised as Yuma continues to protect him.]]
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Yuma saved Kite from the damage, but Trey and Quattro continued to target him and Yuma continued to protect him at the expense of his own [[Life Points]]. However, after Quattro brought out "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings (anime)|Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]" and attacks Kite with it, he is on the verge of defeat with a mere 100 Life Points and seemingly given up. With some words from Yuma and remembering something from his past, he decides to fight to the very end. Hart then transferred his remaining power to his brother, forcing the ritual to end, and leaving Vetrix only some of the powers and memories he had intended to steal. This allowed Kite to obtain a new power from the bond with his brother and, using Yuma's monsters to Tribute Summon "[[Photon Caesar (anime)|Photon Caesar]]", he overlays it and "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" to Xyz Summon "[[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]". With it, Kite defeats both Trey and Quattro in one turn.<ref name="ep43">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|43|ref}}</ref>
  
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After his arrest, Yusei was scarred with [[Criminal mark|a large mark on the left side of his face that signified his criminal record]], and was sent to [[The Facility]], where he met [[Tenzen Yanagi]]. Yanagi informs Yusei of the Crimson Dragon and the [[Signers]], telling him that those who have the birthmarks were chosen by the People of the Stars. Yusei's birthmark is the Crimson Dragon's Tail, which appears on his arm when he fights alongside "Stardust Dragon" or encounters another Signer.
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After the Duel, he attempted to take Quattro's soul, but his [[crest]] protected him and knocked Kite back. After [[Quinton]] returns an comatose Hart, Kite was devastated, thinking he did this to him. Later, Kite is seen trying to get past [[Nistro]], but is unable to because [[Dr. Faker]] was in a meeting with [[Mr. Heartland]]. Just as Kite was about to try rushing in, [[Dextra]] told him that there was nothing he could do right now, even if he was by Hart's side.<ref name="e44">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|44|ref}}</ref>
  
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Yusei meets former pro Duelist, [[Bolt Tanner]], who imposes a Duel. Since Yusei's cards had been taken, Yanagi Duels Tanner. Disgusted at Yanagi's poor Dueling and his cards, Tanner stamps on the cards, despite their sentimental value to Yanagi. Yusei knocks Tanner down and challenges him to a Duel, borrowing Yanagi's Deck. Yusei defeats him without ever [[attack]]ing once and Tanner offers his assistance to him.
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====World Duel Carnival Finals====
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[[File:KiteStranglesV.png|thumb|Kite confronts his former mentor, [[Quinton]].]]
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As the World Duel Carnival finals began, [[Photon Transformation]] had taken a heavy toll on Kite's body and tests that were ran by [[Orbital 7]] revealed that if Kite continued the way he was going, he would die. When asked about his status by [[Mr. Heartland]], Kite told him he was fine. Heartland told him he does have expectations that Kite will gather "[[Numbers]]" in the finals. Kite responded that that's fine, as long as Heartland keeps his promise to heal [[Hart Tenjo|Hart]]. Heartland told him not to worry about that and instructed him to attend the finals party to scope out his opponent's "Numbers". At the party, Kite confronted his former teacher, Chris, now known as [[Quinton]]. He asked why Quinton and [[Vetrix Family|his family]] had done what they did to Hart. Quinton responded that they only do what Vetrix tells them and Kite cannot hope to defeat them in his current state. Later, [[Dextra]] approached Kite with concern, telling him she knows that he needs to collect the "Numbers" for Hart, but urged him to stop Dueling and drop from the finals, which he refused. [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]] found Kite on his way out of the party and asked how Hart was. Kite told him not to concern himself with that and focus on the confrontation the two will surely have in the finals. Yuma agreed to that, but Kite then told him that it's not Yuma he's looking forward to defeating - it is [[Astral]].<ref name="ep50" />
  
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Under [[Rex Goodwin]]'s orders, the warden [[Mr. Armstrong|Armstrong]] is made carry out tests on Yusei. Armstrong also has Yusei sent to a different part of the Facility. Yusei's new cellmate [[Alex]] offers Yusei a chance to escape through a tunnel he's been working on for months. Yusei agrees to come if they can take Tanner and Yanagi too. However Armstrong has Tanner and Yanagi beaten for knowing Yusei. Yusei stands up to Mr. Armstrong, causing him to impose stricter rules. Goodwin then unexpectedly shows up, and grants Yusei freedom from the Facility - on the condition that he defeat Armstrong in a Duel and come to work with him. Yusei, though feeling suspicious, accepts Goodwin's offer.
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[[File:DroiteIntercepts.png|thumb|left|[[Dextra]] intercepts Kite, blocking him from [[Vetrix]].]]
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During the opening ceremonies of the finals, Kite exchanged glances with Quinton, and told Orbital 7 to freeze time in order to scan for "Numbers" in the [[Duel Coaster Stadium]]. He then jumped into his cart and sped off of on the [[Duel Coaster]] with the other finalists, leaving Yuma behind.<ref name="e51">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|51|ref}}</ref> Kite defeated [[Unknown Finalist|another finalist]] with his "[[Reverse Buster (anime)|Reverse Buster]]", saying he has no time to deal with people who do not possess "Numbers", while Dextra whispered for him not to push himself.<ref name="ep52">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|52|ref}}</ref> Kite entered the underground section of the Duel Coaster, pursuing Vetrix and Quinton. He noticed odd behavior from Vetrix's coaster and asked Orbital 7 to investigate. Orbital discovered that Vetrix's movements had become erratic because he was avoiding [[Trap Card]]s another Duelist had [[Set]] - and all of those cards had "[[Butterfly]]" in their name. Kite realized it was Dextra who then blocked him from facing Vetrix. She claimed she wished to face Vetrix for Mr. Heartland. Kite told her not to get involved, but Dextra threatened him with "[[Butterfly Ballet]]", causing Kite to subconsciously switch lanes.<ref name="ep53" />
  
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Yusei refuses to escape with Alex, as Tanner and Yanagi are unable to come too and escaping wouldn't grant true freedom. Without a Deck to use against Armstrong, the other inmates give Yusei cards to use against Armstrong.
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Kite is then drawn toward the Space [[Duel Field]], "[[Space Field]]" to Duel Quinton. During the first turn, Quinton managed to Summon his "[[Number 9: Dyson Sphere (anime)|Number 9: Dyson Sphere]]", which Kite attacked, not knowing what it truly is. When Yuma and [[Tori Meadows|Tori]] arrived with [[Orbital 7]], Yuma informed him that Dextra sacrificed herself in an attempt to defeat [[Vetrix]], but he responded that he didn't care. Even after hearing [[Dr. Faker]]'s history with Vetrix and [[Kazuma Tsukumo]], Kite said that he only cares about Hart, and continues the Duel by bringing out "[[Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]", but is unable to attack due to the effects of "Dyson Sphere".<ref name="ep55">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|55|ref}}</ref> Quinton reduced Kite to a mere 100 Life Points with "Dyson Sphere", and then told Kite his family has thrown away their own name for revenge. He wished to save his father, but his heart was already filled with revenge when he returned. Kite told him that was wrong - he fights to oppose his own parent, Faker. Quinton was surprised at how strong Kite had become, and Kite told him he would inherit Quinton's feelings and settle things with [[Vetrix]] for him. Bringing out "[[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]" with the aide of the card Faker had give him, "[[Message in a Bottle (anime)|Message in a Bottle]]", Kite defeated Quinton. Quinton left through a portal, leaving "Dyson Sphere" behind for Kite, and after a brief conversation with Yuma, Kite departed with Orbital 7.<ref name="ep56" />
  
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[[File:5Dx010 Yusei shocked.jpg|thumb|left|Yusei being shocked by the damage]]
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[[File:KitevVetrix.png|thumb|Kite vs. Vetrix]]
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During the semifinals, Kite speaks to a comatose Hart and tells him he's leaving for the semifinals now and promises to defeat the remaining two Duelists to save Hart, even though his "Photon Transformation" is already damaging his body. Before proceeding to Duel Vetrix at the [[Duel Tower (ZEXAL)|Duel Tower]] in the semifinals, Kite was greeted in the hallway by Yuma, and told him and Astral that he would meet them in the finals. The Duel began and Vetrix revealed an AR mask identical to Hart's face. Due to the connection forged between Vetrix and Hart during the ritual, Vetrix could inflict pain on Hart by hurting himself. Kite attempted to leave to help Hart, but Vetrix snared him with a [[Duel Anchor]]. Yuma and [[Orbital 7]] departed for [[Heartland Tower]] in Kite's place. Continuing the Duel, Kite matched Vetrix's "[[Number 8: Heraldic King Genom-Heritage (anime)|Number 8: Heraldic King Genom-Heritage]]" with his own "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon".
  
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The next day Yusei faces Armstrong, using the [[Deck]] of random cards. The Duel is setup to shock players if they suffer damage, but Armstrong rigs the arena to stop himself receiving shocks and uses surveillance cameras to see Yusei's cards. Alex, however uses his tunnel to sneak into a security room and switches Armstrong's shocks back on, causing a brief blackout in the process. During the blackout, Yusei switches the positions of two of his [[Set]] cards, knowing that Armstrong knows which was Set where. Yusei defeats Armstrong and is released by Goodwin.
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[[File:Kaito's Numbers Taken ZX 65.png|thumb|left|Kite's [[Number]]s are taken by [[Vetrix]].]]
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Vetrix accused him of enjoying his actions as a Numbers Hunter, which Kite fiercely denied and justified it was only to cure Hart.<ref name="ep63" /> Yuma and Orbital reached Hart, and Yuma and Astral entered Hart's consciousness. There, Vetrix appeared to them in the form of the dragon, which Yuma slew with "[[Number 39: Utopia (anime)|Number 39: Utopia]]", severed the connection between Vetrix and Hart. Kite continued an aggressive strategy, bringing out "Neo Galaxy-Eyes". Though he nearly defeated Vetrix, the latter brought out "[[Number 69: Heraldry Crest (anime)|Number 69: Heraldry Crest]]", which absorbed the effects of "Neo Galaxy-Eyes" and defeated Kite. He was saved from further physical harm by Hart, who projected a shield to defend him. Vetrix used his crest to take Kite's "Numbers"<ref name="ep64">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|64|ref}}</ref>, as well as his soul, leaving Kite in a comatose state and being looked after by Orbital.<ref name="ep65">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|65|ref}}</ref>
  
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[[File:5D's ep 10 Goodbyes.png|thumb|Yusei says goodbye to the friends he made at the Facility.]]
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[[File:Kite vs Obot.png|thumb|Kite battling the [[Litterbot]]s.]]
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Before his release, Yanagi gives Yusei his "[[Totem Pole (anime)|Totem Pole]]" card. Tanner gives him his "[[Giant Ushi Oni (anime)|Giant Ushi Oni]]", instructing him to go to [[Bootleg]], order some milk, and ask for a guy named [[Blister]], then use the card to prove he met Tanner.
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After Vetrix lost to Yuma, he released the souls of those he has captured, resulting in Kite awakening from his coma.<ref name="ep67">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|67|ref}}</ref> Finding Hart's room empty, Kite rushed towards the basement of [[Heartland Tower]], knowing that Hart was in trouble when his "Neo Galaxy-Eyes" card began to glow. Due to the [[Sphere Field]] entering the tower, it began to collapse and Kite was trapped under fallen rubble. He was found by [[Tori Meadows|Tori]], who was unable to get him out even with Orbital 7's help. When [[Reginald Kastle|Shark]] arrived looking for Yuma, he agreed to help Kite out of the rubble. After some arguing, Tori convinced the two to work together to get to Yuma and Hart. When they reached the [[Sphere Field Cannon]], Mr. Heartland, deployed an army of [[Litterbot]]s to stop them. Orbital 7 destroyed several, enabling Kite, Shark and Tori to wield the litterbots weapons and destroy more. Orbital 7 finally shut down the reactor powering the litterbots, which interfered with the Sphere Field in the process. Astral released Yuma from the Sphere Field and he united with Shark and Kite to challenge Faker in order to save Hart and Astral.<ref name="ep68">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|68|ref}}</ref>
  
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Yusei is followed by two men working for Goodwin at Bootleg, but is pulled away by Blister on his Duel Runner. Blister jams the signal emitted from Yusei's criminal mark to stop them being followed. Despite believing it to be suicide on Yusei's part, Blister helps him in infiltrating an impound warehouse to recover his Deck and Duel Runner.
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Faker immediately brought out what he called the strongest "Number", "[[Number 53: Heart-eartH (anime)|Number 53: Heart-eartH]]". This card dominated the field and the trio barely survived via the effect of Shark's "[[Shield Fin]]". Each Duelist was able to bring out their ace card, and it appeared that "Galaxy-Eyes" had dealt the final blow. When the smoke cleared, a new "Number" stood in place of "Heart-eartH".<ref name="ep69">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|69|ref}}</ref> This new "Number", "[[Number 92: Heart-eartH Dragon (anime)|Number 92: Heart-eartH Dragon]]" overpowered them once more. taking out the "Chaos Numbers" of both Yuma and Shark with ease. Yuma managed to defend their few remaining Life Points, while Shark left a trap that gave Kite that materials he needed to bring forth "Neo Galaxy-Eyes". It destroyed "Heart-eartH Dragon", causing damage to Faker's mechanical parts. Faker revealed the truth to Kite. Believing that Hart's illness was due to the existence of the Astral World, he made a deal with [[Vector|a being]] from the [[Barian World]]. Faker would collect the "Numbers" and Vector would save Hart. If Faker failed, Vector would take Hart for himself and use his powers to destroy the Astral World regardless. Not wanting to burden Kite with this knowledge, he never told him. Kite became a Numbers Hunter of his own volition, which Faker thanked him for. The Barian that Faker had made the deal with appeared at this point, possessing Faker and reviving "Heart-eartH Dragon". <ref name="ep70" />
  
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Disguised as an electrician, under the pseudonym Yusei Adams (Taro Daimon in the Japanese version), Yusei was able to sneak into the warehouse. When he gets to the crate, where his Duel Runner is held, he is ambushed by Trudge. Yusei hops onto his Duel Runner and smashes it through the crate. Trudge forces him into another Turbo Duel. While trying to escape, Trudge closes all the security doors, making Yusei's chances of escaping very slim. However, Blister blows up the elevator door and at ground floor, Yusei rides out while Trudge gets stuck in the elevator. Soon he catches up. After Trudge starts physically attacking Yusei, Blister arrives to help, having had a change of heart over what Yusei told him about friends. Yusei wins the Duel, but is electrocuted by a huge crowd of Security then crashes which knocked him out unconscious outside at the Tops, where the richest people live. Luna feels Yusei's pain and rushes outside with Leo, only to find Yusei outside the alleyway on the floor and unconscious.
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[[File:Harutoissaved.jpg|thumb|left|Kite catches Hart.]]
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Wanting to help Kite and Yuma, Hart used his powers to lower the Sphere Field closer to the field, letting Yuma and Astral [[ZEXAL (power)|merge]]. They used "Neo Galaxy-Eyes" to help power up "Utopia Ray" and defeat the Barian. The Sphere Field Cannon began to explode, with Hart being lowered down to Kite slowly and Kite catch him and told him his nightmares gone now. With [[Heartland Tower]] crumbling, Kite somehow reactivated Orbital simply by telling him to get up, and ordered him to get Tori, Shark and Hart out of the area. Kite himself jumped down into the pit to try to save Faker, with Yuma joining him. He reached Faker, but the ledge beneath them collapsed. Kite deployed his [[Duel Anchor]], which was caught by Yuma, who managed to keep them from falling. Vetrix emerged from a portal, looking like he was going to take his revenge on Faker. He launched his crest towards them and transported them out of the area, thus saving them. As Kite reconciled with his family, Yuma told Kite that as WDC Champion, he gets a wish granted - he wished for Kite to live happily with his family. Amused, Kite responded it that that was none of Yuma's business, but them Yuma revealed his true wish - to Duel Kite again. Kite accepted, wanting to finish his confrontation with both Yuma and Astral.<ref name="ep71">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|71|ref}}</ref>
  
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Yusei is later given refuge by the twins [[Leo]] and [[Luna]]. In the Japanese version, he fears that he would only cause them trouble by staying, but they manage to talk him into a Duel and staying for the night. In the dub, after his Duel with Trudge, Yusei must of hit his head somewhere in the crash which causes him to get amnesia and because of it he could't remember anything, minus knowing the twins names due to being a new memory, not even his own name, although his Dueling and Mechanic skills were still intact. He Duels Leo in the hopes of getting his memory back, whilst in the Japanese version, Yusei is reminded of Rally through Leo's personalities.
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While getting ready for his Duel, he thought about the fact that up until now, he had always fought as a Number Hunter for the sake of Hart, recalling the souls he has taken. When Hart came into his room, Kite smiles and promises he won't lose the Duel, but Hart can tell there's something wrong with his brother. Kite arrived to his meeting place by flying with [[Orbital 7]] and signaled his arrival by whistling. As the Duel began, Kite Dueled seriously and managed to counter Yuma's moves and inflict damage, but lamented how Yuma loves Dueling and he never gives up. This saddened Kite, and he announced that he wanted to give up, hardly caring about it any more as he had lost his passion for Dueling since Hart is now cured. After Yuma and Astral did their best to encourage him to keep going, Kite reactivated his [[D-Pad]] and declared he'll open his own path and Duel for himself, continuing the Duel.<ref name="ep72">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|72|ref}}</ref> In the end, Kite defeated Yuma, with the help of both "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" and "Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" after countering Yuma's use of "[[Xyz Double Back (anime)|Xyz Double Back]]" with his own copy. Afterwards, he helped Yuma to his feet as Yuma vowed to challenge him again someday. In response, Kite told Yuma he would always accept a Duel against him.<ref name="ep73">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|73|ref}}</ref>
  
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After leaving the twins, he is threatened into participating in the [[Fortune Cup]] by [[Lazar]], who holds his Satellite friends hostage. Yusei is later given more incentive to participate when Jack gives "Stardust Dragon" back and personally demands that he face him. In the quarter-finals of the Fortune Cup, Yusei faced [[Hunter Pace]], disguised as [[Shira]], and won, moving to the semifinals. His opponent in the semifinals is [[Greiger]].
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===Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL II===
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====Barian Invasion====
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[[File:United against the Barian World.png|thumb|Kite vows to fight with [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]] against the [[Barian World]].]]
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Kite and [[Orbital 7]] picked up signals indicating a gravitational disturbance near the harbor, which was [[Girag]]'s appearance on Earth.<ref name="ep74">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|74|ref}}</ref> Kite rushed there using Orbital 7's motorcycle mode to intercept part of [[Fender]]'s gang, while Shark arrived and intercepted another part of the gang. After Yuma defeated Fender, the two arrived to tell Fender of his gang's defeat and support Yuma in his fight against the [[Barian World]].<ref name="ep75">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|75|ref}}</ref>
  
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[[File:YGO5Ds021.png|thumb|left||Yusei clashes with Greiger.]]
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Sometime later, Kite and [[Orbital 7 (character)|Orbital 7]] learn about an "[[Barian Sphere Cube|abnormal energy]]" similar to the [[Sphere Field]] was occurring outside the city, shocking him.<ref name="ep82">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|82|ref}}</ref> Kite and Orbital traveled there in glider mode, where they found Yuma too weak to continue his Duel with [[Mizar]]. Kite offered to take Yuma's place, keeping his current Life Point value of 2500, which Mizar agreed to, wanting to match their "[[Galaxy-Eyes]]" monsters against one-another.
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After Yusei defeats Greiger, Greiger attempts to take revenge on Goodwin for what he did to his village, but Yusei manages to stop him. Before security takes Greiger away, he tells Yusei to fulfill his own mission. In the dub, Yusei stops Greiger from knocking down the tower Goodwin was in to get revenge on what Goodwin did to his village, but a spike broke through the glass at the top of the tower (where Goodwin is) from the collision with Greiger's Duel Runner and Yusei's Duel Runner and Goodwin stopped it with his metal hand. As security takes Greiger away, he tells Yusei to be careful in the finals in the dub.
 
  
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Yusei faces [[Akiza Izinski|Akiza]], a member of the [[Arcadia Movement]], in the finals. Previously, he had thought that she only felt anger and rejection. But after Akiza's first move, he notices and points out that she has a pleasure and joy for destruction. Akiza replies that cannot be true, however, later on the Duel, after people insult her again, she accepts it all because of being the "Black Rose". According to her, this other side of her is the one who enjoys destruction all because of the powers caused by the Mark of the Dragon. He learns that after she was found by [[Sayer]], he told her to feel but not to think, to let him do that for her. But even still, she puts on her mask just to feel; this prompts Yusei to fight this Duel to change her.
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[[File:NumberC107NeoGalaxyEyesTachyonDragon-JP-Anime-ZX-NC.jpg|thumb|left|"[[Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon (anime)|Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]" is Summoned.]]
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Kite battled Mizar's "[[Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon (anime)|Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]" with his own "[[Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]", but struggled to deal with its effects. He countered with "[[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]" and destroyed "Tachyon Dragon". Mizar revealed his [[Barian]] form and Summoned "[[Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon (anime)|Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]". Mizar canceled the Duel after this, as the power of his new monster threatened to destroy the Barian Sphere Cube. Before leaving, Mizar told Kite his name and his desire to control both "Galaxy-Eyes" monsters. Kite fell from the Sphere Field when it was disengaged, but was caught by Orbital. Kite then watched in horror as Yuma fell into a crevasse with Shark, who attempted to save him.<ref name="ep83">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|83|ref}}</ref>
  
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[[File:5Dx026 New King.jpg|thumb|right|130px|Yusei becomes the new King.]]
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In the aftermath his friends' surviving the fall, Kite spent his time in the lab in the partially rebuilt [[Heartland Tower]], looking over the data about Mizar and " Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon" he gather from their Duel. Hart urged him to go the hospital to visit Yuma, although Kite didn't seem to hear him until Hart began to leave. Then Orbital 7 came in to remind Kite it was almost time for him to visit Yuma, which made Hart happy as Kite had planned to visit Yuma after all. Later, Kite witnessed the Duel between Shark and Yuma and was glad that Yuma's fighting spirit was revitalized.<ref name="ep84">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|84|ref}}</ref> Sometime later, Kite had ordered [[Orbital 7]] to investigated the [[Barian]] and notice Orbital's odd behavior one day when checking on his progress, but let it slide. After Orbital returned from his Duel with Yuma, Kite was waiting for him and told him that his Dueling was still "soft" before leaving.<ref name="ep90">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|90|ref}}</ref>
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By the end of the Duel begins as he says that her pain which came from all the destruction she caused was turned into one that the other [[Signers]] shared. Yusei tells her that the birthmark may hold the answer for her pain, but in order to find out, she must think and love herself. Akiza still intends to deny this by winning the Duel without noticing, as pointed out by Yusei, who has seen through her, that she is crying. Thus he eventually wins, resulting in her mask cut in half due to "[[Cosmic Blast]]" and after she falls, Akiza tells him to "help her".
 
  
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He faces Jack  in the championship match. Although he is pushed to a corner in the middle of the Duel, Yusei wins using various combos with "Stardust Dragon" to destroy Jack's "[[Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend]]" and becomes the new King of Turbo Duels. He tends to ignore his victory however, concerned about the vision of the Spider [[Nazca Lines|Nazca Line]] which he and Jack saw during the Duel.
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[[File:KaitoSlapsYuma.png|thumb|Kite slaps Yuma.]]
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After [[Ray Shadows]] is abducted to the Barian World by [[Vector]], the Barian that had possessed Dr. Faker, Kite flew to the location where the Duel occurred only to find a distraught Yuma. After inquiring on what occurred, Yuma began to sob further, prompting Kite to slap him across the face out of annoyance, telling Yuma to "calm down". He later invited Yuma and Shark to the semi-rebuilt [[Heartland Tower]] to discuss what happened. Yuma, wanting to save Ray, suggested they go to the [[Barian World]], which Shark agreed to, but Kite informed them that they have no possible way to access it. Suddenly the tower began to shake, [[Orbital 7]] appeared on a screen informing Kite that there was a distortion above the tower. Hearing this, the trio ran to the tower's summit, where they observed the [[Different Dimension Airship]] from the [[Emperor's Key]] landed. Astral then appeared, informing them that it would be able to transport them to the Barian World. Later that night, Kite informed Hart of his mission, bidding him farewell and promising to return soon. The next day, Kite along with Shark, Yuma, Astral and Yuma's friends climb aboard the ship and traveled through a dimensional portal only to be assaulted by an array of monsters. To protect the ship, Kite joined Yuma, Shark, [[Rio Kastle]] and [[Bronk Stone]] on the ship's exterior, Summoning their ace monsters to ward off the attacking monsters. They were pulled through another portal, this time arriving at "[[Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefield (anime)|Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefild]]", where Kite witnessed Vector taunt Yuma with Ray's corpse. He was then challenged by Mizar to a rematch, taking the first turn by Xyz Summoning "[[Starliege Lord Galaxion (anime)|Starliege Lord Galaxion]]" only to be inflicted damage through the effect of the [[Field Spell Card]] that surrounded him and his friends.<ref name="ep95">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|95|ref}}</ref>
  
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===Dark Signers===
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[[File:Kite vs. Misael.png|thumb|left|Kite's second Duel with Mizar.]]
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Following his victory against [[Jack Atlas|Jack]], Yusei flees the stadium with [[Bolt Tanner|Tanner]], [[Tenzen Yanagi|Yanagi]], [[Luna]], and [[Leo]] to avoid being mobbed by reporters and fans. They hide out at [[Blister]]'s [[Blister's apartment|place]] at the edge of the city.
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Although he was at an disadvantage, Kite remained confident and Summoned "Photon Dragon", taking more damage from "Sargasso". at the end of his turn. He noted right away when Mizar began Summoning monsters that he was bringing out Level 8 monsters, and his fears were justified when Mizar Summoned "Tachyon Dragon". He was quite surprised that Mizar chose to take the damage inflicted by "Sargasso" rather than avoid it with "[[Sargasso Lighthouse (anime)|Sargasso Lighthouse]]", but Mizar stated that he wanted to fight Kite equally as a "Galaxy-Eyes Master", something that pleased Kite. He also listened to Vector revealing that he was really "Ray" all along and boasting how it was so he could plan Yuma's downfall, which Kite showed visible disgust to.<ref name="ep96">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|96|ref}}</ref> As the Duel continued, Kite Summoned "Neo Photon", while Mizar responded by Summoning "Neo Tachyon" once more. When Yuma was blaming himself for putting his friends in danger, Kite told Yuma that he came on his own will and encouraged him to win his Duel, but was stunned when Yuma and Astral transformed into [[Dark ZEXAL]].<ref name="ep97">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|97|ref}}</ref> After Yuma undid Dark ZEXAL, Kite helped inform Yuma of his status and paused his Duel with Mizar to watch Yuma and Vector's. When Mizar asked why Kite didn't seem concerned about Yuma, Kite said that he believes in Yuma as a Duelist. After the power surge of [[ZEXAL II]] caused "Sargasso" to self-destruct, Kite's Duel with Mizar was canceled, and he returned to Heartland with everyone else.<ref name="ep98">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|98|ref}}</ref>
  
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Yusei spots a man with a glowing birthmark. Believing him to be a [[Signers|Signer]], Yusei chases him to a construction site where he faces him in a [[Shadow Duel]]. The opponent reveals himself to be a [[Dark Signer]] and states their motives to destroy the Signers. After he dfeats, the main is revealed to be a street [[Duelist]] named [[Grady]] loses, who now has no memory of the Duel. His Deck changes, and his [[Mark of the Shadows]] disappears. Yusei runs away after [[Sector Security]] appears to examine the damage caused by the Shadow Duel. After returning to the hideout, Security led by Trudge track him down. Yusei walks out to meet them and says he wanted to talk to [[Rex Goodwin|Goodwin]] anyway (in the dub, Yusei called Trudge to take him to Goodwin).
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====Mythyrian Numbers War====
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[[File:Kite Saves Yuma .png|thumb|Kite saves Yuma.]]
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After Orbital 7 detected a change in spatial mass, Kite flew to South America and wondered if the Barians were involved. He arrived at the deserted castle in time to rescue Yuma from falling into a pit, surprising him. Once everyone was safe, Kite was informed of the seven "[[Mythyrian Number]]s" by Yuma.<ref name="ep102">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|102|ref}}</ref> The group then head to [[Spartan City]], where Kite and friends went to see the [[Pro Duelist Spartancity Tournament]] and reunited with [[Nistro]] and [[Dextra]]. Kite told his former colleagues that he was happy about their careers to inspire children, comparing it to how he would Duel for [[Hart Tenjo|Hart]] before. Kite and the group learned the tale of a warrior from the duo and deduced that "Number" was in the coliseum, which was under a lake. At night, Kite and the others were awoken by explosion coming from the ruins and rushed over there. When Yuma and Dextra began a Tag Duel against [[Alito]], who brainwashed Nistro, Kite watched the Duel alongside Shark and [[Rio Kastle]].<ref name="ep103">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|103|ref}}</ref> During the Duel, Kite was confident in Yuma's and Dextra's Dueling skills, despite their situation; unlike the Kastle twins, Kite had a better understanding about the way Dextra and Nistro behaved, which he explained to the siblings. After the Duel ended, Kite and the others returned to the airship the next day and listened to Tori and [[Orbital 7]] complaining to Rio about being left behind.<ref name="ep104">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|104|ref}}</ref>
  
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Yusei is taken to meet Goodwin at an incomplete bridge pointing in the direction of [[Satellite]]. Here, Goodwin tells him about the [[3000 B.C. Nazca battle|battle]] between the [[Crimson Dragon]] and the [[Earthbound Immortal]]s, where the [[Signer Dragons]]s sealed the Earthbound Immortals in the [[Nazca Lines]]. Goodwin says that those bearing the mark of the Crimson Dragon and the Earthbound Immortals' servants, the Signers and Dark Signers have been battling for 5,000 years. Their battle is destined to determine the fate of the world. The Original [[Ener-D]] reactor in Satellite is a door to the Netherworld itself, which the Dark Signers plan opening, to release the evil sealed in the Nazca Lines. Yusei understands Goodwin deliberately isolated Satellite from New Domino to restrict the battlefield to Satellite, only harming the Satellite residents. Yusei requests that they evacuate Satellite, but Goodwin says can't, since it would allow the Dark Signers to target the city, ensuring a greater amount of casualties. Goodwin arranged a helicopter to airdrop Yusei and his Duel Runner into Satellite.
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[[File:Draggluong summoned.png|thumb|left|Kite faces "Dragluon".]]
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On the way to the next location, Kite waited outside of the airship when "[[Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]" was resonating with something. Upon arriving in an mountain range, Kite went with Yuma and Shark to climb a mountain to reach the ruins. While struggling to climb, the trio heard a dragon's roar that caused Kite's "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" to be excited and went out of Kite's control for a moment. The mountain then started to tremble sightly, causing rocks to down, making Kite lose his grip and nearly falling, but was saved by Yuma. When they came to the [[Number ruins]], they met [[Jinlon]], a [[Number Guardian]] who was very interested in Kite as he saw him as the Dragon Tamer. Jinlon mentioned that Kite was similar to "someone" who fought dragons and lived inside the palace long ago. This sparked Astral to ask Jinlon about Mizar, revealing to Kite and the others that the [[Barian]] were humans once, much to their surprise. Believing it was his destiny as a dragon master, Kite challenged Jinlon, putting his "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" for his "Number" up for stake. Before they started, Kite asked if Jinlon Dueled with Mizar and if Mizar won or not, but Jinlon didn't answer.
  
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[[File:5Dx031 Yusei alongside Crow.jpg|thumb|left|Yusei reunites with Crow.]]
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[[File:JinlongTellsHisStory.png|thumb|Jinlon tells Kite of Astral's legend.]]
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After arriving in Satellite, Yusei is reunited with [[Crow Hogan|Crow]]. The two head back to Yusei's Satellite hideout, where he is reunited with [[Rally Dawson|Rally]] and the others. Security had been following Crow, so everyone splits up. Crow takes on the Security, and Yusei arrives to help, resulting in a [[Tag-Team Duel|Tag-Team]] Turbo Duel. After winning the Duel Yusei and Crow meet up with Rally and his others at Crow's base under the [[Daedalus Bridge]]. Here Yusei tells his friends about the disastrous vision shown by the Crimson Dragon and the story told by Goodwin. He listens along with the others the story about the man who made the bridge. During the night both he and Crow had head to the [[B.A.D.]], where the Original Ener-D Reactor is. They are confronted by [[Kalin Kessler|Kalin]], who is now a Dark Signer. Kalin shows great hatred to his old friends and forces Yusei into a Shadow Turbo Duel. Kalin takes the upper hand with "[[Hundred Eyes Dragon (anime)|Hundred-Eyes Dragon]]". Yusei is able to comeback with "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]", but Kalin turns the tables and Summons his "[[Earthbound Immortal]]", "[[Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu (anime)|Ccapac Apu]]". Before Yusei is defeated his Duel Runner breaks down and the Duel is canceled. Yusei is then found impaled in the abdomen by a large shard.(In the dub, the shard and blood was removed, despite the fact that the scene in which Rally and the others watching it was not, and he is said to have cuts and bruises.)
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Although Jinlon used "[[Number 46: Dragluon (anime)|Number 46: Dragluon]]" as a means to Summon more powerful [[Dragon]]s, Kite quickly overcome this strategy using "[[Book of Moon (anime)|Book of Moon]]". Jinlon praised the young man, commenting how much Kite was like Mizar, but Kite angrily stated that he was nothing like Mizar. Kite was then was pushed into a corner when Jinlon brought out "[[Soul Drain Dragon (anime)|Soul Drain Dragon]]", whose ATK was boosted to 8000.<ref name="ep105">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|105|ref}}</ref> Kite was able to get himself out of the dilemma and was ultimately able to defeat Jinlon. Jinlon then acknowledged Kite as a Dragon master and told him the legend about Mizar. He also told Kite was that he different from Mizar because he has the power to never give up on destiny regardless of desperate circumstances. Suddenly, Mizar arrived and challenged Kite to settle things, but the force of the "Neo Galaxy-Eyes" monsters began to destroy the ruins and Mizar retreated. Kite and his friends ended up on a mountain peak after the Number ruins vanished. Kite continued to listen to Jinlon explaining how when people searching for "Numbers" come to the ruins, huge changes will occur in the world and about the "two lights" battling in the sky long ago. Jinlon told that's was the reason he was testing Kite so he could lead this world on the right path and prevent any wars that will lead the world to destruction.<ref name="ep106">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|106|ref}}</ref>
  
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Crow takes him to [[Martha]]'s in order to receive the required surgery. [[Dr. Schmitt]], assisted by Martha manage to save Yusei's life. After waking up he sees that Rally and the others brought his Duel Runner all the way from the B.A.D. Yusei gets scolded by Martha for putting himself in danger, without asking his friends for help. She reminds Yusei of his idea of "believing in friends" as they will always be there supporting and helping him out. As he recovers, he checks his Duel Runner and thinks that Kalin is too powerful for him to defeat.
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[[File:Kite and Orbital 7 flies around Heartland as were abnormal phenomenons occurring all across the city.png|thumb|left|Kite and Orbital 7 search Heartland where phenomenons are occurring]]
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When Yuma and the others were setting off to the last ruins, Yuma mention that Kite wouldn't join them this time because he was looking into some things.<ref name="ep108">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|108|ref}}</ref> Sometime later, Kite and Orbital 7 flew around [[Heartland]] as abnormal phenomenons occurred all across the city. He spotted Yuma and his friends being transported by [[Number 96 (character)|Number 96]] to another location and flown just in time to go along. Kite and the group listened to Number 96's goal of destroying all three worlds and observed Yuma Dueling against Number 96.<ref name="ep110">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|110|ref}}</ref> As events came to a climax, they witnessed Astral destroying Number 96 and forced to parted ways with a tearful Yuma. Kite and the others were transported back to Heartland and stood silently as a heartbroken Yuma cried for his lost friend.<ref name="ep111">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|111|ref}}</ref>
  
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As [[Akiza Izinski|Akiza]] is about to Duel [[Misty Tredwell]], Yusei's mark reacts. He rushes outside and sees Hummingbird and Lizard Earthbound Immortal marks. He is aware a Duel between a Signer and Dark Signer is about to begin, but is unable to assist. After Akiza is taken to the hospital, her parents turn to Yusei for help. Yusei is initially reluctant, but prompted by Martha, who teases him, asking if he had a crush on Akiza and that if they did have a special connection with her, he should ask her out, agrees to try.
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[[File:Kite Revels Asrite.png|thumb|Kite holding the coin that contains Astralite]]
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At some point after meeting Jinlon, Kite returned to the ruins and located a tablet detailing a [[Legend of the Dragons of Light and Time|legend]] regarding the "Galaxy-Eyes" dragons. He detailed the legend to [[Quinton]], informing it said that if the two dragons fought at the place of their birth, the true eyes of the galaxy would awaken and the winner would open the gates to a new world. He determined the birthplace was the moon and that the legend is related to the [[Numeron Code]].<ref name="ep128">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|128|ref}}</ref>
  
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When Akiza awakens, she is initially glad to see Yusei, but after seeing her parents, turns against him. Unable to calm her, Yusei tries to reach her by Dueling. Yusei takes damage through the Duel, but [[Hideo]] steps in to protect him. With Hideo's determination, Yusei is able to show Akiza that her parents love her.
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In a arctic area, Kite worked together with Quinton to build a [[Interdimensional Teleporter]] to go to the Astral World to find Astral. As they made progress, Quinton thanked Kite for his efforts and told him that the experiment was extremely dangerous and they could not let Yuma be aware of it. However, Kite secretly went to get Yuma and heard the boy proclaiming that he would search for Astral forever until he finds him. Kite commended Yuma on his resolve and takes him onto a plane to the lab site. He summarized that they need to find [[Numeron Code]] if they ever wish to save their world and Astral World from the Barians. Kite explained to Yuma that he and Quinton found a a way to world to Astral World using the [[King's Coin]]s, which he stole from Yuma. As Kite tells Yuma about the [[Astralite]] that the coins are made of and the device, he got bitten by a mosquito, but shrugged it off seconds later. At the lab site, Kite argued with Quinton about how he wouldn't "coddle" Yuma like him, even though he knows the dangers that Yuma would face. He stated that the coins are a message from [[Kazuma Tsukumo]] to summon Yuma to Astral World and convinced Quinton to let the boy go. After [[Scritch]] caused a blackout, Kite ordered Orbital to charge the device with his [[Baria Crystal]] as he and Quinton Duel Scritch to protect Yuma.<ref name="ep116">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|116|ref}}</ref> The poison Kite received from the mosquito bite begins to take effect and caused him to hallucinate, making him see Quinton as Scritch and vice versa, causing him to attack Quinton and protect Scritch instead. However, Quinton was able to awaken Kite's survival instincts and successfully made Kite fight the poison off. Together they power up "Galaxy Eyes" and win the Duel. Afterwards, the teleporter is successfully activated and Kite bid Yuma farewell as he was sent to the Astral World.<ref name="ep117">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|117|ref}}</ref>
  
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Rex Goodwin's assistant, [[Mina Simington]] shows Akiza and Yusei information regarding the [[Arcadia Movement]] and [[Sayer]]'s true motives, involving the abduction of children to create an army of [[Psychic Duelist]]s. Yusei comforts Akiza from the devastation.
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After Yuma left, Kite and the others stayed to monitor the portal<ref name="ep118">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|118|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep119">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|119|ref}}</ref>, but Orbital suddenly told them that the portal was discharged large amounts of energy. This caused Kite to worry that the portal would break down and Yuma would be trapped in the Astral World.<ref name="ep120">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|120|ref}}</ref> As the energy continued to overload the device, Kite and the others was forced to evacuated the laboratory before it explodes.<ref name="ep121">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|121|ref}}</ref>
  
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[[File:5Dx043 Yusei and Jack tussle.png|thumb|right|Yusei and Jack fighting.]]
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[[File:Kite Falls.png|thumb|left|Kite collapses.]]
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The Signers are invited to Rex Goodwin's house. Despite his distrust of Goodwin, Yusei decides to go, as this is the only way he get information on the Signers and Dark Signers. Yusei asks about reverting a Dark Signer back to normal. Goodwin reluctantly tells them that Dark Signers cannot be brought back as they are dead and no longer of this world. Yusei loses confidence in returning Kalin back to normal and blames himself for Kalin's current state. Jack, who is sickened by Yusei's self-doubt, punches him in the hopes of returning some sense to Yusei. Jack's actions and words, along with some moral support from the twins, restores Yusei's confidence.
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Kite and the others returned to Heartland, meeting up with Quinton's brothers and Yuma's friends to tell them what what happened with Yuma. Suddenly, [[Mr. Heartland]] appeared before them and revealed that he intended to use the energy from the [[Fake Number]]s to merge the Barian World with the Human World; he realized the Barian World would be able to attack Astral World directly just like how Hart was able to attack Astral World if this was accomplished. To stop Heartland and protect his "Numbers", Kite challenged Mr. Heartland to a Duel. Kite was initially unimpressed by Mr. Heartland's "[[Number 1: Infection Buzz King (anime)|Number 1: Infection Buzz King]]", but the monster, as well as "[[Number 2: Ninja Shadow Mosquito]]", inflicted a lot of pain to him. Although Kite tried to remain strong, he was eventually overwhelmed and knocked to the ground. When he was about fall unconscious, Kite opened his eyes long enough to see that Yuma and Astral had returned from the Astral World.<ref name="ep122">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|122|ref}}</ref> Kite welcomed Yuma and Astral back before losing consciousness. He was looked after by Quinton as Yuma took his place in the Duel. After the Duel, he awakened and Orbital 7 informed him that Yuma won.<ref name="ep123">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|123|ref}}</ref>
  
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When the four Signers return to Satellite along with Mina, Leo and Trudge meet up with Martha. They learn that Rally, [[Blitz]], [[Tank]], [[Nervin]] and Crow have disappeared. While everyone is sitting down to supper, [[Roman Goodwin]] interrupts. Jack wants to Duel him, but Yusei tells him that its too dangerous to Duel here with the flaming geoglyph. Yusei instructs Jack to take Martha and the kids to a safer place.
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====Barian Emperor Onslaught====
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[[File:Kite Tells Yuma Shark is Their Enemy Now.png|thumb|Kite warns Yuma that Shark has sided with the Barians.]]
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When the [[Seven Barian Emperors]] appeared in front of the group, Kite was struggling to keep his eyes open as he saw that Shark and Rio had sided with the Barians as Nash and Marin. After the group fled from the Barians, he fell unconscious again and Quinton asked Orbital 7 to bring him to the armored car before speeding away.<ref name="ep124">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|124|ref}}</ref> When both had recovered enough to speak, Yuma and Kite conversed about Shark. Kite said he was an enemy now and that a fight couldn't be avoided now. Yuma insisted they couldn't fight their friend, but Kite pointed out that [[Quattro]] was dead because of him and he was their friend too. When Yuma and Astral resolved to go to the [[Barian World]] to confront [[Don Thousand]] directly, Kite told them he couldn't go and that he had something to do. With his vision becoming blurry, he departed on Orbital's motorcycle form.<ref name="ep126">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|126|ref}}</ref> He and Orbital witnessed the destruction of "[[Number 9: Dyson Sphere (anime)|Number 9: Dyson Sphere]]", with Orbital showing concern for [[Quinton]]. Kite told him to remember that he and [[Trey]] must do what they need to do, just as Kite must and urged him not to look back.<ref name="ep127">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|127|ref}}</ref> Kite and Orbital used a space shuttle to head to the moon to further look into the [[Legend of the Dragons of Light and Time]]. Kite was saddened but not surprised when Orbital informed him he had lost track of Trey and Quinton's vitals.<ref name="ep128">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|128|ref}}</ref>
  
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Yusei Duels Roman, while accompanied by Akiza. During the Duel, two of the children are nearly sacrificed to the geoglyph; however, Jack jumps his Duel Runner over the border of the geoglyph and uses his Mark of the Dragon to protect them. Martha, who was on top of a nearby damaged building with Trudge, falls into the geoglyph and gets sacrificed to Summon Roman's "[[Earthbound Immortal Uru (anime)|Earthbound Immortal Uru]]". After Yusei Summons "Stardust Dragon", Roman leaves and revives Rally as a temporary Dark Signer to face Yusei. Rally sacrifices himself to help Yusei. To avenge Rally's sacrifice, Yusei swears the Dark Signers will be defeated with everything he has.
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Kite arrived at the moon to find the ruins that described the "Galaxy-Eyes" monsters, though on landing, he crashed the shuttle and Orbital managed to turn into a space suit for Kite to breathe in outer space. When Mizar arrived on the moon, they engaged in their third Duel to determine the true "Galaxy-Eyes" master. Before their Duel began, Kite explained to Mizar about the legend of [[Number 100: Numeron Dragon (character)|a dragon]] and how it created the Numeron Code.<ref name="ep133">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|133|ref}}</ref> Their Duel was fierce with both of them clashing with their respective "Neo Galaxy-Eyes" monsters. Mizar was able to destroy "[[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]", thus pushing Kite into a corner. However, Kite was able to call upon the power of the "Numbers" to bring out "[[Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon (anime)|Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon]]." Despite this, "Prime Photon Dragon" was destroyed and [[banish]]ed thanks to Mizar's "[[Tachyon Chaos Hole (anime)|Tachyon Chaos Hole]]". Before Mizar was able to finish him off, Kite was able to Summon "[[Number 46: Dragluon (anime)|Number 46: Dragluon]]" and have it clash with "Neo Tachyon," thus showing Mizar his true memories of his past life involving [[Don Thousand]].<ref name="ep134">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|134|ref}}</ref>
  
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The four Signers separate and head to each of the four control units of the Original Ener-D Reactor where their respective opponent is waiting. Yusei head's towards Kalin's tower, but spots a column of light coming from where Luna went. Yusei finds Leo Dueling [[Devack]]. Yusei tries to stop the Duel, but cannot due to the nature of the Shadow Duel. Yusei is left with Trudge to watch helplessly.
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[[File:KiteEntrustsNumber100toMizael.png|thumb|left|Kite entrusts "Number 100" to Mizar before dying.]]
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Mizar denied these claims, believing that his "Tachyon Dragon" would never betray him. Thanks to the efforts of [[Lillybot]] and Orbital, the people of Earth were able to see the Duel, including Yuma, Astral, [[Dr. Faker]] and [[Hart Tenjo|Hart]]. Kite was aided by Orbital 7, who managed to keep his eyesight from blurring, but slowly began to lose his life support from Mizar's continuous attacks. As the Duel continued, Mizar was about to win until Kite revived "Prime Photon Dragon" and had it clash with "Neo Tachyon". He then reflected on how Mizar was the true Dragon Master and he had simply used dragons as a means to protect those he loves, though it had brought him his friends and his determination. After the Duel, Kite was able to witness the power of the ruins use "Number 107", "Number 62" and "Number 46" in order to revive the [[Number 100: Numeron Dragon (character)|Numeron Dragon]] and turn it into a [[Number 100: Numeron Dragon|"Number" card]]. As Orbital 7 began losing power as a result of his sustained injuries, Kite bid a heartfelt goodbye to his father and brother, and he told Yuma not to lose hope. Kite entrusted Mizar with the "Number" and told him to follow the path he believed in, before succumbing to the vacuum of space as Orbital's systems shut down.<ref name="ep135">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|135|ref}}</ref>
  
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He witnesses Luna come back and assist Leo, shortly after Devack Summoned "[[Earthbound Immortal Cusillu (anime)|Earthbound Immortal Cusillu]]". Together the twins, defeat Cusillu and Devack. Afterwards [[Ancient Fairy Dragon (character)|Ancient Fairy Dragon]] and [[Regulus (character)|Regulus]] appear to thank Luna, who tells them she couldn't have done it without Leo or Yusei. Yusei and the twins proceed to the tower to activate the control unit.
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[[File:Kite'sSpiritZEXALIII.png|thumb|Kite's spirit supports Yuma.]]
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During Yuma's and Nash's Duel with [[Don Thousand]], Kite's spirit appeared to support Yuma, light-heartily asking him if was really ready to give up and what had happened to his "[[kattobingu]]" spirit, calling him an "idiot". Kite reminded Yuma that he entrusted everything to them so they must win before disappearing. When Yuma brought out "Numeron Dragon" to aide in the fight, Kite's spirit stood along his friends to show their unity.<ref name<ref name="ep140">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|140|ref}}</ref> After Don Thousand was defeated, Kite gave Yuma one last smile as he vanished once again.<ref name<ref name="ep141">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|141|ref}}</ref>
  
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When the Killer Whale geoglyph appears, Yusei finds Crow Dueling against [[Greiger]], who is now a Dark Signer. Yusei tries to talk them out of the Duel, but both feel that they are fighting for the people they love and refuse to stop.
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After the ceremonial Duel between [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]] and [[Astral]], Kite was revived via the Numeron Code. Returning to a peaceful life, Kite and his family, along with the Arclights had began to work together to research parallel worlds. Upon hearing about a crisis in the [[Astral World]], Kite joined Yuma, Tori, Arclights and the [[Seven Barian Emperors]] to help Astral.<ref name="ep146">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|146|ref}}</ref>
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[[File:Crimson Dragon mark.jpg|thumb|left|The Crimson Dragon on Yusei's back.]]
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==Other appearances==
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After Crow's Duel, Yusei proceeds to Kalin's tower, intending to save him, where they engage in a Shadow Turbo Duel. Towards the end of the Duel, all of the birthmarks disappeared from the Signers' arms and then unite to form an image of the Crimson Dragon on Yusei's back. Because of this, Yusei is able to Summon "[[Majestic Star Dragon (anime)|Majestic Star Dragon]]" and [[destroy]] Kalin's Earthbound Immortal. Yusei manages to reconcile with Kalin before the Dark Signer turns into dust.
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FullKiteTenjo(ArcV).png  | [[Kite Tenjo (ARC-V)|Kite Tenjo (''ARC-V'')]]
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Kite Tenjo (manga).jpg   | [[Kaito Tenjo (manga)]]
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KiteTenjoMD.png          | [[Kite Tenjo (Millennium Duels)|Kite Tenjo (''Millennium Duels'')]]
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Yusei heads to Roman to request a final Duel. During the Duel, he learns of what happened in the Original [[Ener-D]] Reactor incident and more about [[Dr. Fudo|his father]]. Yusei manages to defeat Roman, but in the latter's moment of defeat, Roman triggers an explosive that destroys the bridge they were Dueling on, leaving Yusei to fall into the pool of [[Ener-D]].
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===Hart Tenjo===
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Yusei ends up in a strange place, where people who died during the [[Zero Reverse]] accident reside. The souls start to attack him, but are stopped by [[Dr. Fudo|Yusei's father]]. Dr. Fudo helps Yusei to escape the Netherworld. Yusei and his companions go up through the same stairs they used before. In the distance, they see purple sparks and deduce that Jack has won his Duel and activated the third control unit.
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Kite loves his little brother, [[Hart Tenjo|Hart]], very much and he is "everything" to him. In their childhood, Kite and Hart lived together mostly by themselves and would play every day, from catching butterflies to playing hide-and-seek. Kite would do anything it took to protect Hart, even at the cost of his own life, pushing himself to hunt "Numbers" on his own and disregarding the dangers of his [[Photon Transformation]].<ref name="ep50" /> Whenever Hart was in danger or pain, Kite underwent great panic and stress, to the point of not thinking clearly as his anger and worries took over.<ref name="ep41"/><ref name="ep42" /><ref name="ep63" />
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Yusei goes to the last tower, where Akiza is Dueling. He encounters Sayer in disguise, who lures him into a room. Inside, Mina is locked in a cage below. Sayer reveals himself and tells Yusei that Akiza is not a friend but a mind slave of his. He quickly subdues Yusei and throws him into the cage with Mina. Before leaving, Sayer seals the cage by using a "[[Hinotama (anime)|Hinotama]]" and fills the cage with water before leaving them to die.
 
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After being rescued by Trudge, Yusei confronts Sayer, who by then has gained control of Akiza. They get into a fight and Sayer reveals that he was the one who killed Misty's brother, [[Toby Tredwell|Toby]]. Just when Yusei was about to be blown off the building, he tricks Sayer into revealing this to Misty through his Duel Disk's microphone.
 
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[[File:Yusei Dragon Head.jpg|thumb|Yusei's arm with the Head Mark]]
 
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After Sayer is eaten by Misty's Earthbound Immortal, Yusei snaps Akiza out of her daze and she manages to defeat Misty. However, the sun sets before they can activate the control unit, and so the Condor geoglyph appears in the sky.
 
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Yusei, Jack and Crow face the last Dark Signer, Rex Goodwin in a 3-on-1 Shadow Turbo Duel. Crow protects Yusei from the effect of "[[Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca (anime)|Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca]]", and his [[Life Points]] become 1. Yusei and Jack continue the Duel without Crow. After Jack is unable to Duel, Yusei has his Life Points reduced to 1. The Crimson Dragon mark on Rex disappears and three of the five birthmarks return to their original owners, with the Head Birthmark instead going to Yusei and the Tail Birthmark choosing a new owner in Crow. Yusei then summons "Majestic Star Dragon" and defeats Rex. The Crimson Dragon uses "Majestic Star Dragon" to gain a physical form and destroy the King of the Netherworld.
 
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===Pre-World Racing Grand Prix===
 
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[[File:5Dx065 Yusei vs Infinity.png|thumb|left|Yusei facing "[[Meklord Emperor Wisel (anime)|Meklord Emperor Wisel]]".]]
 
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Half a year after the Duel with [[Rex Goodwin]], Yusei spends most of his time preparing his [[Duel Runner]] for the [[World Turbo Grand Prix]]. He assists in investigating damage to Duel Runners, caused by [[Ghost]] and ends up Dueling him. When it appeared that Yusei was beginning to get the upper hand, Ghost Summons his Synchro Killer, "[[Meklord Emperor Wisel (anime)|Meklord Emperor Wisel]]". Utilizing "[[Majestic Star Dragon (anime)|Majestic Star Dragon]]", Yusei was able to defeat Ghost and discovered that he was a [[Duelbot|robot]]. After meeting with [[Tetsu Trudge|Trudge]], he explained that the robot he faced was known as a Duelbot and that it was a test robot designed to see if they could be used in [[Sector Security]]'s forces. Yusei feels that something big was coming and had to prepare for the worst.
 
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He goes to [[Duel Academy (New Domino)|Duel Academy]] and Duels [[Heitmann]], a teacher who plans to expel [[Leo]] and [[Luna]]'s class because they are weak for using low [[Level]] [[Monster Card|monsters]]. Using some cards that the kids gave him, he wins the Duel and proves that low-Level monsters can overcome high-Level ones.
 
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Yusei later has the misfortune of being targeted by a rival team from the Grand Prix and kidnapped. He is rescued by [[Akiza Izinski|Akiza]] and as the two of them escape from the truck he was trapped in, a female [[Turbo Duel]]ist named [[Sherry LeBlanc]] appears. Yusei and Sherry then engage in a [[Turbo Duel]], with Akiza witnessing as she's sitting on his Runner. Sherry offers Yusei a spot on her team for the World Racing Grand Prix. Sherry questions him, asking him what is his purpose. The Duel finishes with no result.
 
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Yusei then asks [[Jack Atlas|Jack]] to [[Turbo Duel]] to see if he can win without using a [[Synchro Summon]]. Jack ends the Duel with no result, not able to take Yusei seriously if he isn't using Synchroes. Later, he and the others went to the WRGP celebration, but in the middle of the celebration, a partycrasher by the name of [[Dobocle]] interrupted it. After he was stopped by Akiza's "[[Black Rose Dragon (anime)|Black Rose Dragon]]", Trudge sent reinforcements after him, but [[Primo]] got to him earlier. One of the Security agents thought that he was Ghost, so he informed Trudge. After Yusei heard that, he quickly went to follow Ghost, but he is then challenged by the mysterious masked Duelist, [[Bruno|Vizor]]. Vizor shows Yusei how he can surpass his own limits through the use of a new method: [[Accel Synchro Summon]]. Yusei is intrigued and vows to surpass his limits, because he knows that Accel Synchro Summoning is the only way to beat "[[Meklord Emperor Wisel (anime)|Meklord Emperor Wisel]]".
 
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Yusei watches Akiza during her Duel Runner lessons, and helps her improve and learn various Duel Runner tricks. When Akiza passes her Turbo Dueling exam by Dueling Trudge, Yusei congratulates her and welcomes her to the world of Turbo Dueling.
 
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After these events Leo asks Yusei to construct him a [[Duel Board (5D's)|Duel Board]] so he can Duel with [[Lester]]. After a night of construction he completed the board for him. The next day Yusei notices his mark glowing, signaling him that Luna's Dueling. After Luna and Leo lost their fight with Lester he's determined to defeat Ghost and his "Wisel Infinity" and learn about Accel Synchro.
 
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Crow has always known Yusei as a man who keeps his feelings to himself rather than share them with his friends. Yusei left before Jack and Crow woke up one morning to try and match the speed of Accel Synchro. He believes that he lucked out during his Turbo Duel with Ghost and that he would've lost had the Crimson Dragon not shown up in time.
 
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Jack and Crow later find him, and he reveals his unease around Ghost. He also tells them that he suspects that Iliaster is behind everything, as Roman had told him that it was a man from Iliaster who set him down the path of becoming a Dark Signer. Furthermore, they are using the WRGP for a plan, if Sherry's story proves true. The three decide to work towards mastering Vizor's Accel Synchro as a means to effectively combat the new Iliaster plot and protect the city.
 
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[[File:YGO5D080.jpg|thumb|right|Yusei working on engine program with [[Bruno]].]]
 
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Mina and Trudge invite Yusei, Jack, and Crow to dinner, attempting to convince them to take in [[Bruno]], an amnesiac with mechanical aptitude. After a mishap in which Jack believes Bruno vandalized his Duel Runner, Yusei takes up the favor and clears the misunderstanding. The two bond due to similar knowledge and make progress with developing the engine.
 
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Later that night, while the four are asleep, someone breaks in and steals the engine program. The next morning, they try to hack into Security's database, which includes a [[Duel Puzzle]]. After Crow and Jack fail the simulation, Bruno steps in and easily beats the simulation. Finding out that Lazar has stolen the engine program, they follow Lazar through a mall, where they almost lose sight of him due to holographic technology. Bruno and Yusei follow Lazar to a factory, where they are separated. Bruno goes to call for help while Yusei finds and subdues Lazar.
 
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Using the stolen program, [[Primo]] activates a legion of Duelbots, and leaves after activating a self-destruct sequence to destroy the factory. Primo also traps Yusei and Lazar in a room with a [[Guard Robot]] programmed with knowledge of Yusei's strategies and a [[Lockdown]] Deck designed to stall him as the self-destruct sequence counts down. While the rest of his friends escape, Yusei defeats the robot, and Lazar helps Yusei escape. Lazar warns Yusei about the enemies he will be facing before departing.
 
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===3D Bonds Beyond Time===
 
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[[File:StandUp.jpg|thumb|left|Yusei with Yugi and Jaden.]]
 
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One night Yusei had another nightmare about the Zero Reverse. The next morning [[Jack Atlas]] and [[Crow Hogan]] found him reflecting about the incident yet again, pointing out that he always does so whenever he has those nightmares. Jack and Crow reminded Yusei that the incident wasn't his fault and there was nothing he could've done to stop it, and they suggested taking a ride on their Duel Runners to get the Zero Reverse off Yusei's mind, which Yusei agreed to.
 
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While riding, Yusei, Jack, and Crow noticed a strange Duelist wearing a mask riding a large Duel Runner. Yusei is suddenly challenged to a Turbo Duel by the masked man. Yusei quickly Summoned "Stardust Dragon" by [[Synchro Material|tuning]] his "[[Junk Synchron (anime)|Junk Synchron]]" with "[[Junk Warrior (anime)|Junk Warrior]]". The masked man however, had been waiting for this, as he used his powers to capture "Stardust Dragon" and create a [[Malefic Stardust Dragon (anime)|"Malefic" copy]]. The man identified himself as "Paradox" and bid Yusei farewell and told him to perish along with his era, as he disappeared. Yusei was left stunned and noticed "Stardust Dragon"'s card was suddenly blank.
 
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Yusei, Jack and Crow discussed Paradox's identity at their garage, when [[Akiza Izinski]], [[Leo]] and [[Luna]] arrived and showed them an old news article they found. The article was about "[[Maximillion Pegasus]]" and "Yugi Muto", with Yusei recognizing Yugi as a legendary Duelist. They were startled to see a record of "Stardust Dragon" assaulting various Duelists in Europe in the article. Knowing that "Stardust Dragon" could not have existed in that era, Yusei zooms in on the article's picture to discover Paradox standing in the background of the dragons. Outside, [[New Domino City]] began to crumble and collapse. Witnessing the destruction, Jack Atlas realizes that the existence of "Stardust Dragon" in the past was changing the future - which is their present.
 
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With the support of the other [[Signers]], their marks began to glow as the complete [[Crimson Dragon]] mark appeared on Yusei's back followed by Yusei's Duel Runner glowing as well. Yusei felt himself being called by the Crimson Dragon and the Crimson Dragon instructed Yusei to board his Runner. With its help, a time slip was opened so Yusei could begin his chase after Paradox.
 
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Back at Europe in the past, The Crimson Dragon intercepted the attack of "Stardust Dragon" on Jaden and "[[Elemental Hero Neos (anime)|Elemental Hero Neos]]", disappearing in the process. Paradox was confused by Yusei's appearance in the past, as Yusei looked at "Stardust Dragon" before Paradox took his leave. Yusei and Jaden then chat on a roof, with Yusei explaining that Paradox's true aim was to travel through time to distort the past. [[Yubel (character)|Yubel]] and Banner appeared and noticed Yusei's Dragon Mark allowed him to see them, to which Jaden said that meant Yusei was also a Duelist chosen by destiny. Yusei asked Jaden to help him track down Paradox. Jaden used his laptop to look for past new articles until he found about an event that Paradox caused that would create a major historical event. Jaden saw his "Neos" turn into a [[blank card]]. As the country began to collapse, Yusei told Jaden that they must hurry to save the world.
 
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Using the Crimson Dragon's power, the two traveled further to the past to the time of Yugi Muto after Paradox attacked the crowd with "[[Cyber End Dragon (anime)|Cyber End Dragon]]", killing almost everybody, including Pegasus, and Yugi's grandfather, [[Solomon Muto]]. Yugi was the only survivor amongst the ruins, as he mourned over his grandfather's death. The Crimson Dragon took Yugi back in time at the same place half an hour earlier. Yusei and Jaden confronted Yugi and asked for his help against Paradox. Yugi agreeded to help.
 
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The three planned to cancel the event so Paradox couldn't launch his attack again. Jaden Summoned Yubel to scare the audience so they would flee. Yusei suggested they should call Pegasus and warn him about Paradox's impending arrival. Paradox however noticed Yusei, Jaden, and Yugi's interference and appeared to confront them. Paradox explained how he came from a world destroyed by ''[[Duel Monsters]]''. He planned to destroy the game to prevent that future from happening. Although the three tried to persuade him that the future can be changed in other ways, Paradox refused to listen, insisting that the three couldn't save the world and challenged them to a 3-on-1 Duel with Yugi, Jaden and Yusei sharing 4000 [[Life Points]].
 
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Yusei showed his skills as a Synchro Duelist by Summoning "[[Junk Gardna (anime)|Junk Synchron]]", which stunned Yugi and Jaden since Synchro didn't exist yet during their time periods. Yusei was horrified when Paradox summoned "[[Malefic Stardust Dragon (anime)|Malefic Stardust Dragon]]", which he considered an insult to the real one. Yugi managed to rescue "Stardust Dragon" and destroy Paradox's "[[Malefic Paradox Dragon (anime)|Malefic Paradox Dragon]]", but Paradox Special Summoned his most powerful card, "[[Malefic Truth Dragon (anime)|Malefic Truth Dragon]]". He then fusesed himself with the dragon, and [[destroy]]ed all of Yusei, Jaden and Yugi's monsters on the field. Yusei lost hope, until [[Yami Yugi]] and Jaden managed to convince him to keep fighting until the end. As "Stardust" returned to the field, Yusei recovered the monsters Paradox destroyed in his last [[turn]] and got a power boost from [[Trap Card]]s played by Yami Yugi and Jaden, increasing the [[ATK]] of "Stardust Dragon" to 10000, allowing him to destroy "Malefic Truth Dragon" and defeat Paradox.
 
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With Paradox defeated, all the damage he caused was repaired. Yusei bid farewell to Yugi and Jaden, believing that they will meet again before returning to his own timeline, where his friends await. He questioned whether or not the future Paradox spoke of is true or not, but he knew that they were the ones who decided the future. Yusei promised Yugi and Jaden that he will protect his irreplaceable friends and future and returned to New Domino City.
 
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===Crash Town===
 
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[[File:YGO5D087.jpg|thumb|left|Yusei dueling Kalin.]]
 
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Later, Yusei travels out far to a small western town called [[Crash Town]], a location that is a battleground for [[Radley Bunch|two]] [[Malcom Group|gangs]], one side has his friend, [[Kalin Kessler|Kalin]]. He observes from up on a cliff where he meets [[Barbara]] who explains the history of the city. The Duel Gangs in the area Duel for money, but if they lose, they become slaves and are forced to mine in a mountain for the rest of their life. Yusei watches a Duel between Kalin and [[The Giant]] which he quickly wins in one turn. After the Duel he tries to call out to him as he is riding away, but Kalin simply rides off, paying little mind to his appearance. Yusei realizes that he needs to Duel him to get him back, and he and Barbara create a plan to rescue him when he loses.
 
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Joining the opposing gang, Yusei Duels Kalin the next day. During the Duel, Kalin reveals his guilt for becoming a [[Dark Signer]] and fighting Yusei, and thus wishes for defeat so that he may die. When Yusei defeats Kalin, however, Barbara double-crosses him, which causes him to be hauled off to the mountain along with his friend as [[Lawton]] arrives. Yusei disables the shock collar around his neck and attempts to convince Kalin to escape with him, knocking him out when he refuses. Yusei takes Kalin and escapes into the mine, retrieving his [[Duel Runner]] with the help of [[West]] and [[Nicko]]. When Lawton appears to stop them, Yusei initiates a [[Turbo Duel]] with him to allow his friends to escape, almost losing to "[[Gatling Ogre (anime)|Gatling Ogre]]". The Duel in interrupted due to Kalin's appearance, and Lawton uses dynamite to escape, throwing Yusei and Kalin off the mountain. Returning to the town (recently renamed Lawtown Town), Yusei and Kalin Duel Lawton. When Lawton is pushed into a corner, however, Barbara takes West and Nicko hostage and demand Kalin and Yusei's surrender. With the arrival of [[Crow Hogan|Crow]] and [[Jack Atlas|Jack]], Lawton attempts to escape, but Kalin borrows Yusei's Duel Runner and finishes Lawton off. With Lawton defeated and the town renamed Satisfaction Town, Yusei, Jack, and Crow bid farewell to Kalin, who stays behind in the liberated town.
 
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===World Racing Grand Prix===
 
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[[File:06CrowYuseiFull.jpg|thumb|right|Yusei's and [[Crow Hogan|Crow]]'s new [[Turbo Duel]] suits.]]
 
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After the events at [[Crash Town|Satisfaction Town]], Yusei returned to [[New Domino City]] where he meets with [[Tetsu Trudge|Trudge]] and [[Mina Simington|Mina]] to find out more about [[Bruno]]. However, a bomb explodes and another bomb threat is issued, causing an evacuation of [[Sector Security]] headquaters, but Yusei and Bruno are unable to escape. Finding [[Sherry LeBlanc]], who set off the first bomb, they pursue her, but her butler [[Elsworth]] is able to stop Yusei and challenge him to a Duel. Yusei defeats the butler, and convinces him to try and stop Sherry. As they enter the room where Sherry was attempting to analyze [[Z-ONE (anime)|a mysterious card]], the analysis computer mysteriously begins to glow and the four are transported to a mysterious white space with a [[Z-one|comma-shaped machine]], which analyzes them. The four wake up on the shore shortly after the event.
 
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He later appeared to help [[Crow Hogan|Crow]] work out the kinks in [[Blackbird|his Duel Runner]] with Bruno's help, finding a strange circuit in the process. He later watched Crow's Duel against [[Bolton]] and is the first to know that he is Dueling with an Anti-"[[Blackwing]]" [[Deck]]. While watching the Duel, his birthmark, along with Crow's and [[Jack Atlas|Jack]]'s, began to glow as Crow Summons his [[Signer Dragons|Signer Dragon]] "[[Black-Winged Dragon (anime)|Black-Winged Dragon]]". Crow defeats Bolton, who is arrested but gives the three new, more powerful engines.
 
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[[File:Team 5D's.png|thumb|left|Yusei and [[Team 5D's]].]]
 
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Forming [[Team 5D's]] for the [[WRGP]], the group headed out to the practice track to get a feel for their new engines. During this practice run, Crow accidentally ran into a member of [[Team Unicorn]], [[Breo]]. [[Andre]], the team's ace, challenges Yusei to a Turbo Duel, which he accepts. During the Duel Yusei realizes that Andre can analyze every possible scenario before playing his cards, like himself. Summoning "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]", Yusei attempts to seize victory, but the time limit for the practice run stops the Duel. He also notices he did not have a confirmed victory because of Andre's unknown [[Set]] card.
 
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During the first round in the WRGP, Yusei faced off against all three members of Team Unicorn because Jack and Akiza lost to Andre, who had shifted his own strategy to counter Jack's Power Deck. Yusei was able to claim victory over Andre, who managed to halve Yusei's [[Life Points]] with "[[Magic Charge]]" before losing. He then struggles against [[Breo]]'s [[Mill]] Deck, but manages to defeat him with "[[Junk Destroyer (anime)|Junk Destroyer]]". Yusei then barely defeats [[Jean]] without any cards in his Deck, as Jean had decided to try to end the Duel by damage instead of [[Deck Out]] [[File:YuseivsJean.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Yusei Dueling [[Jean]].]] With this, Yusei pulled off a seemingly-impossible victory and won the first match of the preliminaries.
 
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He celebrated their first victory with his teammates when Sherry arrived to discuss what had happened to them up until now. They discussed the events about [[Ghost]] and the "[[Meklord Emperor]]" [[Monster Card|monsters]], [[Lester]], and what she, Yusei, and Bruno saw that day at the Sector Security's compound. They also discussed the [[Fake Jack Atlas|Imposter Jack Atlas]]. Sherry believed that Iliaster was behind all this and that they are being targeted because they are the Signers, which everyone is shocked to hear that Sherry knows about. The next day, Yusei, Jack, and Crow decided to see how Team Unicorn is doing in their match. Once they got there, they discovered that they lost due to their Duel Runners crashing unexpectedly in their match against [[Team Catastrophe]].
 
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While reviewing the Duel, they figured out that when ever a player crashes, the Team Catastrophe member had "[[Hook the Hidden Knight (anime)|Hook the Hidden Knight]]" on the [[field]]. At the same time, [[Akiza Izinski|Akiza]] gwas involved in an accident similar to the one Crow was in and fell into a coma. They know that Team Catastrophe was behind this and decided to beat them fair and square in the tournament to pay them back. Yusei and the rest of Team 5D's watched Crow's Duel very closely to see what is the relationship between the crashes and the monster, "Hook". They soon discovered that after its [[card effect|effect]] activated, a hooked hand appeared from the shadow of its opponent's Duel Runner and caused their wheel to lock up. Even with this deadly monster on the field, Crow managed to stay in the game long enough, despite his still wounded shoulder, to win the Duel, destroying "Hook", and trading places with Jack. After the first two turns of the Duel, Team 5D's managed to win the second Duel due to Nicolas's Duel Runner being destroyed by his own card's effect. Both of the cards were given to Team Catastrophe by [[Primo]] in an attempt to eliminate Team 5D's from WRGP. After his plan failed, he unleashed an army of [[Duelbot]]s called [[Diablo]] into [[New Domino City]] and engaged [[Battle Royal]] mode.
 
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[[File:03YuseiGang.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Yusei surrounded by the [[Diablo]].]]
 
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Because of that, Yusei and others decided to fight against the Diablo army. Yusei teamed up with Sherry and Elsworth, while Jack paired with Security officer [[Kaz]] in an attempt to stop the Duelbots. After they defeated some of them, Primo sent all the remaining Duelbots to the trio. They quickly defeated Elsworth and Sherry, leaving Yusei to fight alone. [[Bruno]], who saw this, wanted to help Yusei. A voice in his mind reminded him of his "task"; this prompted him to get [[Delta Eagle|his Duel Runner]] and go to help Yusei. Transforming into Vizor, he helps Yusei escape from the Duelbots. Fed up, Primo faces Yusei on his own. Vizor stalls Primo with a Duel so Yusei can obtain the last element needed to obtain his [[Clear Mind]]. Yusei overcomes his fear of "[[Meklord Emperor Wisel (anime)|Meklord Emperor Wisel]]", causing a tablet to fall from the sky. Touching the tablet transports him to the white space where the comma-shaped machine stood, which gives him a [[blank card]]. Returning to the city, Yusei Duels Primo, who merges with his Duel Runner.
 
  
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[[File:00InfinitySymbol.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Yusei Dueling [[Primo]].]]
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While Kite is normally cold and detached from others, Hart brings out Kite's gentle and caring side. Since Hart's "sickness" took a toll on him, Kite often tried to make him feel better, usually having a limited success. Kite also tried to spare Hart from being concerned about him, putting on a forced smile and assuring him that's he alright. Although he goes along with Kite's words, Hart can see through him and understands what Kite was doing for him. If he was able to, Hart would try to protect Kite as best as he can within his powers.<ref name="ep13" /><ref name="ep14" /><ref name="ep22" /><ref name="ep40" /><ref name="ep43" /><ref name="ep54" /><ref name="ep56" /><ref name="ep64" />
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Primo, determined to win, used stolen "[[Skiel]]" parts to boost the power of his "Meklord Emperor". This gives Primo an advantage, and his remarks prevent Yusei from using Clear Mind. Primo's "Wisel" absorbs "Stardust Dragon", but Yusei is able to retrieve it and finally [[Accel Synchro Summon]] his new "[[Shooting Star Dragon (anime)|Shooting Star Dragon]]", whose effect destroys "Wisel" and eliminates Primo's Life Points. With Primo's body destroyed, [[Jakob]] and [[Lester]] appear to take his remains. Jakob explains the team's purpose to Yusei, Jack, and Crow, obtains his "[[Granel]]" tablet, and leaves.
 
  
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Yusei then accompanied Jack to [[Greiger]]'s hometown after receiving an e-mail from him saying that Jack needed to find a new method of fighting. While Jack was absent, Yusei talked with Greiger, who realized that he was used by [[Red Nova|The Crimson Devil]]. Later he went with Greiger and [[Max]] to temple where Jack was Dueling the [[Familiar of Red Nova]], and witnessed as Jack obtains [[Blazing Soul]] and defeats the familiar.
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As a child, Kite seemed to share a good relationship with his father, who gave him the card "[[Message in a Bottle (anime)|Message in a Bottle]]", much to his delight.<ref name="ep56" /> Years later, lack of truth and trust strained the two, with Kite ceasing calling Faker "father" and addressed him as "Dr. Faker" only.
  
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[[File:5Dx115 Yusei avatar.jpg|thumb|left|Yusei's avatar.]]
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Simply trying to protect both his sons, Faker didn't want Kite to push himself more than he already did as a [[Number holder|Number Hunter]]. During their Duel, Kite expressed nothing but anger towards his father until he revealed the truth about his deal with the [[Barian World]] to sustain Hart's lifeforce. Hurt, Kite told his father that he should have trusted him, and promised to deal with the Barians in his place and forgave him.<ref name="ep69" /><ref name="ep70" />
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Later, he went with Jack, Crow and Bruno to search for cup ramen, Jack's favorite, because they were sold out. There they met a disguised [[Lazar]], but before Yusei could ask him about Iliaster, he disappeared. Yusei, Jack, and Crow lure Lazar into a trap, and Yusei uses a tracking device to corner him as he escapes. After Crow defeats Lazar, Yusei helps interrogate him about Iliaster, who takes them to an arcade game with stored information. Yusei helps complete the [[Duel Puzzle]] needed to enter the password, and they see that the [[Moment Express Development Organization]] was involved in the scheme.
 
  
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[[File:Disguise116.png|thumb|right|Yusei, [[Sherry LeBlanc|Sherry]] and [[Bruno]] disguised as Daniel, Eva and Timothy]]
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===Yuma Tsukumo===
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Yusei and the others then went to [[Rick (5D's)|Rick]], Bolton's former associate (whom Bolton had ordered to aide them in any way needed just before his arrest), in order to find information about the Moment Express Development Organization. He agreed to help them infiltrate the headquarters under the guise that they were testing their Duel Runner-sized [[Ener-D]] engines. Yusei, Sherry, and Bruno enter the building and began investigating the company, including their mysterious [[Infinity (machine)|Infinity machine]]. Sneaking into the office of [[Clark Smith]], the Moment Express President, Bruno and Sherry obtain an access key to the highest-security checkpoint at the facility while Yusei distracts him with a [[Concentration Duel]]. Yusei is barely able to defeat Clark, who used underhanded techniques to gain an edge. Clark then activated an alarm and trapped the three in [[Dimension shuttle|shuttle]], forcing them through a wormhole using Infinity. Sherry is sucked into the wormhole while Yusei and Bruno are transported to the future, where [[Dr. Fudo]] appears and sends them back. Because Clark revealed his plans to the three, Iliaster promptly [[Falsification of history|changes history]] to erase Moment Express from existence.
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As rivals in hunting "Numbers", Kite and [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]] initially saw each other as enemies. Kite first thought Yuma was a regular "Numbers" Holder and tried to get his Number. During the Duel, Kite was surprised that Yuma used 2 "Numbers", and identified him as Number Hunter, but looked happy to have a rival.<ref name="ep14">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|14|ref}}</ref> After their first Duel, Yuma became depressed over his near loss and developed a fear of Kite,<ref name="ep15" /> though this was short-lived and Yuma become more confident when facing Kite, despite knowing the dangers.<ref name="ep17" /> Yuma was shown to respect Kite's Dueling skills, calling him "scary", but strong.<ref name="ep18" />
  
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When Yusei and Bruno return to their own time, they realize that Iliaster has entered the finals as [[Team New World]], and [[Lazar]] is promoted as the new Director of Sector Security to keep the WRGP in operation. Yusei, Jack, and Crow decide to train in order to defeat Team New World, and in the process meet [[Team Taiyo]], a kind group who they help to fix their Duel Runner. However, they quickly realize that their next match is against the very same team. In the wake of Team Taiyo's "[[Zushin the Sleeping Giant (anime)|Zushin the Sleeping Giant]]", Yusei was able to defeat the team using cards left over from his friends.
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When Yuma interfered in Kite and Astral's Duel, which ended in a [[DRAW]], Yuma asked Kite why he is collecting Numbers. Kite only answers that he sold his soul to the devil in exchange of his brother's sake.<ref name="ep24">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|24|ref}}</ref> Determine to Duel Yuma, Kite told Yuma that they will settle their score in the World Duel Carnival.<ref name="ep25">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|25|ref}}</ref> Knowing that Astral helps Yuma, Kite saw Astral as his rival instead of Yuma, whom Kite considered as "just an idiot".<ref name="ep26">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|26|ref}}</ref>
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[[File:YGO5D121.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Yusei vs [[Taro Yamashita|Taro]].]]
 
  
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After some time, Yusei, Jack and Crow met [[Team Ragnarok]]. Leader of the team, [[Halldor]], explained to them how they got "[[Aesir]]" cards. After Yusei asked to combine their strength with them, Halldor refused, saying that Yusei's father was responsible for the [[Zero Reverse]] and they believe Yusei might be trying to continue the destruction his father left behind. Halldor challenged Team 5D's tomorrow, saying that team who win will have right to Duel Team New World in the finals. Yusei accepted, saying that he and his friends cannot afford to lose.
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Despite their differences, they joined up to rescue Hart from the [[Vetrix Family]], which resulted is a [[Tag-Team Duel]].<ref name="ep41">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|41|ref}}</ref> Kite seems to have grown to respect Yuma as he begins to call him by his first name, however he still doesn't see him as his rival and still dislikes him.<ref name="ep50">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|50|ref}}</ref> During the WDC finals, Yuma often made an effort to be friendly with Kite and cheered him on in his Duels, and even considered him as a friend.<ref name="ep54" /><ref name="ep55" /> During the finals, Kite seemed to gain greater respect for Yuma, letting him watch his duel with [[Vetrix]].<ref name="ep63" /> Kite also appeared to soften up to Yuma due to the many times he showed concern towards Hart, though he never outwardly showed it.<ref name="ep67" /> During the duel with [[Dr. Faker]], he began to value Yuma and Shark as his friends.<ref name="ep70" /> After their duel against [[Vector]], Yuma proclaimed that his [[World Duel Carnival|WDC]] wish was for Kite's family to live happily in peace. Amused and smiling, Kite says it was none of his business, but Yuma then revealed his real wish - to Duel Kite again to settle their score. Kite happily accepted the challenge, addressing both Yuma and Astral, while finally acknowledging Yuma as a rival.<ref name="ep71" /> Yuma greatly looked forward to Dueling Kite again, and openly showed excitement throughout their Duel. Kite also thought about Yuma's never-give-up attitude and how much he enjoyed Dueling. When Kite was about to surrender due to losing his passion to Duel, Yuma encouraged him to continue, calling Kite his "goal".<ref name="ep72"/> When Kite won the duel, Yuma promised to beat Kite one day, which the latter accepted, saying that Yuma can Duel him as many times as it takes to achieve that goal.<ref name="ep73"/>
  
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Ironically, there is some resemblance between Kite's and Yuma's Dueling styles, as both seem to prefer a more offense-based strategy, and their Dueling styles were at least somewhat compatible when they [[Tag Duel]]ed. This may have some relation about the similarities Yuma and Kite have that [[Astral]] himself has observed.<ref name="ep23" /> At first, Kite denied being compared to Yuma, but seems to have somewhat acknowledged this when he asked Astral for support during their Tag Duel.<ref name="ep43" />
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Yusei enters the final stretch of Team 5D's match against Team Ragnarok against Haldor. Even though Jack and Crow manage to defeat their opponents, [[Dragan]] and [[Broder]], their ace cards, "[[Thor, Lord of the Aesir (anime)|Thor, Lord of the Aesir]]" and "[[Loki, Lord of the Aesir (anime)|Loki, Lord of the Aesir]]" remain on the field due to their ability to [[Special Summon]] themselves from the [[Graveyard]]. In his first turn, Harald Synchro Summons "[[Odin, Father of the Aesir (anime)|Odin, Father of the Aesir]]" and starts a powerful assault on Yusei. Odin's effect nullifies Yusei's [[Spell Card|Spell]] and [[Trap Card]]s, but Yusei is able to Summon "[[Majestic Star Dragon (anime)|Majestic Star Dragon]]" and later "Shooting Star Dragon", finally stopping the "Aesir" and defeating Team Ragnarok.
 
  
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During the Duel between Team 5D's and Team New World, Yusei watches the first two Duels and feels that both Lester and Primo held back considerably, eventually realizing their strategy revolving around their "[[Infinite Aura]]". When Jack fails to destroy it, Jakob quickly Summoned "[[Meklord Emperor Granel (anime)|Meklord Emperor Granel]]", which promptly destroyed and absorbed "[[Red Nova Dragon (anime)|Red Nova Dragon]]", defeating Jack in one turn. Crow attempted to fight back with his "[[Blackwing]]s", but also fell to the colossal monster, sacrificing his Life Points to pass his "Black-Winged Dragon" to Yusei. Jakob then reveals the destroyed future to Team 5D's, but Yusei chooses to continue the Duel, using "Black-Winged Dragon" to Summon his own "Stardust Dragon" and Accel Synchro Summon "Shooting Star Dragon", which destroys "Granel" with its effect.
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===Astral===
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At first, Kite was unaware of [[Astral]]'s existence, but left a great impact on him during his first Duel against Yuma. As Kite's Dueling skills surpassed Astral's and nearly beat the pair, Astral developed a great fear towards him.<ref name="ep13">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|13|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep14">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|14|ref}}</ref> This left Astral severely depressed for some time and was reluctant to face him again.<ref name="ep15">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|15|ref}}</ref> However, Astral eventually overcame his fears towards Kite as his bond with Yuma grew stronger.<ref name="ep18">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|18|ref}}</ref>
  
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[[File:5Dx137 Three aces.jpg|left|thumb|Yusei, [[Jack Atlas|Jack]] and Crow with their three [[signature card|ace monsters]].]]
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They officially meet each other when Kite stole the [[Emperor's Key]] and was able to enter it, making Kite able to see him. Astral voiced his respect to Kite and told him that he wishes to know about him, but Kite rebuffed all his attempts.<ref name="ep23">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|23|ref}}</ref> After learning of Astral, Kite saw him as his real rival instead of Yuma since Astral advised Yuma during his Duels.<ref name="ep26">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|26|ref}}</ref> Throughout the [[World Duel Carnival]], Kite and Astral show silent, mutual respect for each other, but couldn't converse since he couldn't see or hear Astral.<ref name="ep43">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|43|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep50">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|50|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep63">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|63|ref}}</ref>
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With "Granel" destroyed, the [[Three Pure Nobles]] merge into [[Aporia]], who Summons his "[[Meklord Astro Mekanikle (anime)|Meklord Astro Mekanikle]]" and absorbs "Shooting Star Dragon". Yusei struggles against this new monster, but is finally able to call on his friends' best monsters to his side, and destroys "Meklord Astro Mekanikle" with Crow's "Black-Winged Dragon", Jack's "Red Nova Dragon", and his "Shooting Star Dragon".
 
  
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With this, the WRGP is finished with Team 5D's as the winner after a long tournament. However, the [[Grand Design]] is completed and the [[Divine Temple]] appears in the sky, ready to crash into New Domino City. Yusei resolves to stop the giant structure, but Sherry suddenly communicates with him through his Duel Runner and warns him that death will await him if he boards the Temple.
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At the end of WDC, Astral told Kite, who could now see and hear him, that he considered him as a friend when encouraging him to continue his rematch with Yuma.<ref name="ep73" />
  
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===Ark Cradle===
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===Reginald Kastle===
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[[File:5Dx143 Yusei dueling Bruno.jpg|thumb|right|Yusei Dueling [[Bruno|Antinomy]].]]
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Kite's initial meeting with [[Reginald Kastle|Shark]] is when he stopped [[Orbital 7 (character)|Orbital 7]] from killing him and demanded that Shark hand over the Emperor's Key. Having heard about the "Number Hunter", Shark figured out his intentions towards Yuma and lied about having a "Number" card. This resulted in a Duel between them, where Kite easily defeated Shark, taking the key and the latter's soul.<ref name="ep22" /> Shark bared a grudge against Kite since then, and meeting again in [[Heartland Tower]], he was very hostile to Kite, though he did help free him from the rubble that had trapped him. However, Kite didn't care about it as Hart was in trouble and told Shark they could have a rematch later. After arguing, the two agreed to work together to save Yuma and Hart.<ref name="ep68" />
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Despite knowing what future he may have if he went, Yusei decides to go up to [[Divine Temple]]. At first, he planned on going alone, but the rest of [[Team 5D's|the team]] convinced him to let them go with him and fight by his side. With the help of [[Team Ragnarok]] and Vizor, they make it to Divine Temple. They were suddenly separated into three groups because of a trap. Yusei travels with Vizor to the center of Divine Temple.
 
  
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Vizor and Yusei reach their Planetary Gear and find that there was no opponent there to face them. However four orbs float towards Vizor and engulf him in light, forcing a complete return of his memories. Vizor then faces Yusei and removes his visor, revealing his true identity. He identifies himself as Antinomy, who is an ally of [[Z-one]] and Yusei's opponent. Yusei is reluctant to face Antinomy, knowing that he was Bruno, but thinking of his mission and everyone that was relying on him, he accepts the Duel.
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During the Duel with [[Dr. Faker]], they developed a friendship and worked well with each other.<ref name="ep69" /><ref name="ep70" /><ref name="ep71" /> Although Kite holds little contact with Shark, they come together if the [[Barian World]] poses a big enough threat, but they have a tendency to argue with each other.<ref name="ep75" /><ref name="ep83" /><ref name="ep95" /> Initially, Kite refered to Shark by his first name, but as they were around each other more often, he began using Shark's nickname just as others do.<ref name="ep105" />
  
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Antinomy and Yusei mount their [[Duel Runner]]s and the setting changes to outer space, where the two of them ride along a white path near a star, which becomes a black hole that the loser would be sucked into.
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Despite their differences, both he and Shark are a lot alike, both do whatever they can to protect their siblings ([[Hart Tenjo|Hart]] and [[Rio Kastle|Rio]]) and become quite vengeful and angry when both are in danger, as well as both seem to possess cool and distant personalities.
  
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Antinomy begins his assault quickly by [[Synchro Summon]]ing "[[T.G. Hyper Librarian (anime)|T.G. Hyper Librarian]]" on his first [[turn]], allowing him to [[draw a card]] for each Synchro Summon. Though Yusei tries to [[destroy]] it with "[[Junk Berserker (anime)|Junk Berserker]]", Antinomy blocks that [[attack]] and, during his turn, performs an [[Accel Synchro Summon]] to bring out his "[[T.G. Blade Blaster (anime)|T.G. Blade Blaster]]" which does a great amount of damage to Yusei, putting his [[Life Points]] at 1600. After that, Yusei performs an Accel Synchro as well and counter-attacks, decreasing Antinomy's Life Points to 1800. Antinomy then tells to Yusei that Accel Synchro is nothing more than a mere exhibit and, by putting "T.G. Blade Blaster" back into the [[Extra Deck]] and bringing back its material monsters, along with Synchro Summoning "[[T.G. Recipro Dragonfly (anime)|T.G. Recipro Dragonfly]]", Antinomy performs a [[Delta Accel Synchro]], bringing out "[[T.G. Halberd Cannon (anime)|T.G. Halberd Cannon]]". Due to its [[card effect|effect]], Antinomy was able to prevent Yusei from [[banish]]ing his "[[Shooting Star Dragon (anime)|Shooting Star Dragon]]", as well as allowing Yusei to Summon a monster. However, Yusei then pulls off a combo with his weakened "Shooting Star Dragon" with "[[Balance Shooter]]" and "[[Endure Soul]]" to successfully defeat Antinomy.  
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After Shark had sided with the [[Barian]]s as Nash, Kite readily accepted that he was now his enemy and was resolved to fight him if he had to.<ref name="ep126" /> However, as of the final episode, they became friends and allies once again.
  
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As the black hole starts to absorb Yusei and Antinomy, Antinomy tells Yusei to save the world. Yusei, confused, seeing how Antinomy was trying to destroy [[New Domino City]], asks why. Antinomy responds that despite him getting his memories back, he has seen Yusei's possibilities, and thus believes in him. Yusei calls to Antinomy as Bruno, to remind him that he was a part of Team 5D's, as well as their friend. Remembering his memories with the team, Bruno tells Yusei to master the Delta Accel Synchro. As Bruno's Duel Runner falls behind, Yusei tries to save Bruno, but Bruno reminds him that only the winner could escape. Bruno then removes his visor and uses his Runner to push Yusei out of the dimension, and falls back himself after doing so. After Yusei escapes the dimension, he sees Bruno's damaged visor and mourns over his death.
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===Quinton===
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Kite first met [[Quinton]] when he came to live within his father's facility in [[Heartland]], and they become very close. Quinton thought of Kite and Hart like his brothers and became Kite's Dueling mentor. Chris eventually left Kite when he learned about Dr. Faker's betrayal and was filled with anger and hate towards Kite's family. Wanting an explanation why he left, Kite chased after him, only to have Quinton toss him aside and leaving him very hurt in the rain. In his thoughts, Kite reflected how a part on him wanted to follow Quinton that day.<ref name="ep55" /><ref name="ep56" />
  
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Once he caught up to the rest of the team and [[Sherry LeBlanc|Sherry]] (who had been defeated by [[Crow Hogan|Crow]] and [[Akiza Izinski|Akiza]])  he informed them of his Duel with Bruno and that he showed him a way to defeat Z-one. They all found Z-one in a strange room filled with junk. Once they confronted Z-one, [[Aporia]] appeared and challenged him to a Duel, having regained his sense of hope in his Duel with [[Jack Atlas|Jack]], [[Leo]] and [[Luna]]. However, Aporia quickly falls to the might of Z-one's "[[Timelord]]s" and gives Yusei's Duel Runner the power of flight to fight Z-one with. Yusei receives the other [[Signer Dragon]]s from his friends and begins his battle against Z-one.
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Five years later, Kite met Quinton again when he returned a comatose Hart and was very shocked to see him.<ref name="ep44" /> However, both regarded each other coldly and in anger because of what their families did to each other. During the WDC, Kite pursued Quinton, hoping to get answers on the [[Vetrix Family]]'s goals.<ref name="ep50" /><ref name="ep52" /> They confronted each other with a Duel, where Kite learned what happened between their fathers and promised Quinton that he will deal with their fathers for him. Quinton was impressed to see how strong Kite became and entrusted him with saving [[Vetrix]].<ref name="ep55" /><ref name="ep56" /> Although he despised Vetrix, Kite did try to honor Quinton's wishes in his Duel against Vetrix by Summoning Quinton's "[[Number 9: Dyson Sphere (anime)|Number 9: Dyson Sphere]]" so Vetrix could remember his son.<ref name="ep63" />
  
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[[File:YGO5D149.jpg|thumb|left|Yusei faces [[Z-one]]'s "[[Timelord]]s".]]
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After Vetrix had reformed, Quinton returned to [[Heartland]] and repaired his relationship with Kite, becoming friends once again.<ref name="ep116" /><ref name="ep117" />
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Yusei Duel Z-one with great skill and power, Summoning his friends' Signer Dragons despite Z-one's tactics. When Yusei deals damage to Z-one, however, his mask breaks, revealing a mark similar to Yusei's mark. After Z-one explains his appearance, he Summons and overwhelms Yusei with five "Timelords". Yusei struggles to defend himself with "[[Ancient Fairy Dragon (anime)|Ancient Fairy Dragon]]", but a shockwave from the Divine Temple colliding with New Domino City throws him off his Duel Runner. Yusei was close to giving up, but seeing [[Dr. Fudo|his father]] one last time before he recovered gave him the inspiration he needed. With this he achieves [[Over Top Clear Mind]] and uses his friends' Signer Dragons to [[Limit Over Accel Synchro Summon]] his final monster, "[[Shooting Quasar Dragon (anime)|Shooting Quasar Dragon]]", which decimates the "Timelords". When Z-one counterattacks with the final "Timelord", [[Sephylon, the Ultimate Timelord (anime)|Sephylon, the Ultimate Timelord]]", Yusei uses his final card, "[[Converging Wishes (anime)|Converging Wishes]]". It allows him to Summon his "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]". Yusei declares that his dragon is the combined form of everyone's wishes, and it will not lose. He activates another effect of "Converging Wishes", which increases his monster's [[ATK]] by the total number of [[ATK]] for every [[Dragon]]-[[Type]] Synchro Monster in his [[Graveyard]] raising its ATK to 23000 and by sending the Signer Dragons back to his Deck, for each one, he can force a battle with "Sephylon". One by one, the dragons of the Signers break through the Timelord's shields, eliminating Z-one's last defense. With the combined wishes of everyone in New Domino City, Yusei attacks with "Stardust Dragon", obliterating Z-one's Life Points and sending him crashing down. The Duel ends in Yusei's victory.
 
  
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After the Crimson Dragon transports his friends away from the Divine Temple, Yusei flies at its core with the intent of sacrificing his own life to stop the structure (believing it will be his final role to the city). Z-one then appears to redeem himself, rescuing Yusei and sacrificing himself instead. Yusei then returns to his friends, who are overjoyed to see him after his supposed death.
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===Mizar===
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[[Mizar]] is a [[Galaxy-Eyes]] user just like Kite, this created a rivalry between them as only one of them can be the true [[Galaxy-Eyes]] user. Their initial meeting was when Yuma was unconscious during the Duel against Mizar and Kite took his place in the Duel as [[Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon (character)|Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]] was calling out to "[[Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]". The Duel was put to a stop as the overwhelming energy of "[[Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon (anime)|Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]" began to break the Barian's Sphere Field. Since then Mizar and Kite have shown respect for each others skills as well as desire to control the others "[[Galaxy-Eyes]]" and prove himself the Dragon master.<ref name="ep96"/> During their final Duel, Kite admits to Mizar to being the true Dragon master for believing in his [[Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon (anime)|dragon]]. Kite becomes the true Dragon master, but dies from his injuries and entrusts the "[[Number 100: Numeron Dragon|Number]]" to Mizar, believing him to make the right choice in the end. After their revival, the two became allies with Yuma in his fight to save the [[Astral World]].
  
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===Team 5D's future===
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==Number Hunting==
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[[File:Yusei Scientist.jpg|thumb|Yusei as a scientist.]]
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[[File:Yuma facing two Number monsters.png|thumb|"[[Number 10: Illumiknight (anime)|Number 10: Illumiknight]]" and "[[Number 20: Giga-Brilliant (anime)|Number 20: Giga-Brilliant]]", two of the "[[Number]]s" Kite had by the time he met [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]].]]
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[[File:5Dx152 Yusei and Jack dueling.jpg|thumb|left|Yusei and [[Jack Atlas|Jack]] Dueling for the last time.]]
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Prior to his first Duel with [[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]], Kite had acquired eleven "Numbers", among them "[[Number 10: Illumiknight (anime)|Number 10: Illumiknight]]", "[[Number 20: Giga-Brilliant (anime)|Number 20: Giga-Brilliant]]" and "[[Number 56: Gold Rat (anime)|Number 56: Gold Rat]]"<ref name="ep13" />. Prior to the World Duel Carnival, he also acquired "[[Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction (anime)|Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]".<ref name="ep22" /> He also won a "Number" from [[Fortuno]].<ref name="ep18" />
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Sometime after his Duel with [[Z-one]], Yusei becomes a researcher for [[New Domino City]] and invents [[Fortune]], a program that will ultimately prevent the [[Meklord Emperor Genocide]] from occurring. However, he is unsure if he wants to continue as a researcher or continue on as a [[Duelist]]. After a call with [[Crow Hogan|Crow]], he decides to throw [[Team 5D's dinner party|a party]] for all his friends. During the party, [[Jack Atlas|Jack]] challenges Yusei to a Duel to regain his former title to which Yusei himself accepts. Despite a valiant effort on Jack's part, Yusei defeats Jack, who decides to leave New Domino to pursue his own future. The night before everyone goes their separate ways, Yusei shares one last moment with [[Akiza Izinski|Akiza]], who is trying to confess to him her feelings before they leave each other. Yusei takes her hand, and the two stare into each other's eyes intimately. Yusei decides to stay in New Domino to protect it, as he says farewell to Akiza, who has decided to study medicine abroad, Crow, who has decided to leave to return to Dueling, and to [[Leo]] and [[Luna]], who are leaving to live with their parents. With one last ride together, the [[Crimson Dragon]] appears and removes all the [[Signers|Signer]] marks, allowing the heroes, including Yusei, to move on to their respective futures without the heavy destiny of protecting the world. Yusei is the only member of the team whose future is not shown after this.
 
  
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==Relationships==
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[[File:DysonSphereBackground63.png|thumb|left|Kite with "[[Number 9: Dyson Sphere (anime)|Number 9: Dyson Sphere]]".]]
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===Jack Atlas===
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During the tournament, he acquired at least two more "Numbers" from his opponents<ref name="ep31" />, before winning "[[Number 9: Dyson Sphere]]" from [[Quinton]] during his first match in the finals.<ref name="ep56" /> In his next match, he lost his "Numbers" to Vetrix.<ref name="ep64" />
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[[Jack Atlas|Jack]] and Yusei have known each other since they were children. Along with [[Crow Hogan|Crow]] they always seemed to be together. When they were in their teens, they joined [[The Enforcers]], led by [[Kalin Kessler|Kalin]]. After Kalin was arrested, Jack was offered the chance to go to [[New Domino City]] and become the Duel King. Jack and Yusei still seemed to be best friends, but when Jack tied [[Rally Dawson|Rally]] up and put him in a boat, he gave Yusei the option to either Duel him, or save Rally. When Yusei went to save Rally, Jack stole his "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" and his [[Duel Runner]] and took off to New Domino City to become a Duel King under [[Rex Goodwin]]. Their friendship then ended (in the dub, Yusei grew a grudge towards Jack for betraying his trust and friendship and is much more angry about what Jack did). Most of the anime's first season is driven by Yusei and Jack's rivalry.  
 
  
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When it is discovered that Yusei and Jack are both [[Signers]], whose destiny it is to save the world from the [[Dark Signers]], they are forced to work together despite their differences. Their friendship is then finally fully repaired when Jack (during his, Crow's and Yusei's Duel with Rex Goodwin) admits to before how he knew it, he ended up in a group of pests and how he cannot escape what is known as a bond and tells Rex Goodwin people don't get easily lonely. From then on, Yusei and Jack became best friends again.
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Sometime later, he acquired "[[Number 46: Dragluon (anime)|Number 46: Dragluon]]" from [[Jinlon]].<ref name="ep106" />
  
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===Rex Goodwin===
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After defeating [[Scritch]] alongside Quinton, he obtained "[[Number 2: Ninja Shadow Mosquito]]"<ref name="ep117" />, but his card turned out to be a [[Fake Number|fake]] and was destroyed.<ref name="ep123" />
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Being the Director of Sector Security, Yusei had a deep mistrust towards Goodwin, and later hatred after Goodwin blackmailed Yusei into participating in the Fortune Cup by threatening his friends. Multiple times Yusei demanded Goodwin to explain his actions, and what the Dark Signers were up to. Yusei's distrust towards Goodwin worsened when he found out from Roman that he was involved in the Zero Reverse. Despite this, Yusei reluctantly trusted Goodwin because he was the only one who knew about the situation and how to save Satellite. Before going to confront the Dark Signers, Yusei forced Goodwin to promise he would complete the Daedalus Bridge should they win the battle.
 
  
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After Goodwin became a Dark Signer, Yusei was prepared to confront him, but during their Duel he managed to convince Rex that he still had a bond with Roman. After Rex's death however, Yusei's request to complete the Daedalus Bridge was still fullfilled. While preparing to take off the Daedalus Bridge to reach the Divine Temple, Yusei reflected about how Goodwin also jumped off the bridge and how now he was following Rex's steps.
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[[File:DragluonDescends.png|thumb|"[[Number 46: Dragluon (anime)|Number 46: Dragluon]]", the [[Mythyrian Number|Mythyrian "Number" Kite]] won.]]
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During a Duel on the moon, he acquired "[[Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon (anime)|Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon]]".<ref name="ep134" /> This card and "Dragluon" resonated with [[Mizar]]'s "[[Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon (anime)|Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]" and netted him "[[Number 100: Numeron Dragon]]". Though he won the Duel, he succumbed to the vacuum of space and passed those "Numbers" to Mizar.<ref name="ep135" />
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===Crow Hogan===
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Yusei and [[Crow Hogan|Crow]] have been friends since they were children. The two trust each other as much as [[Jack Atlas|Jack]] and Yusei trust each other. However, there are instances where Yusei and Crow will disagree with each other. Despite this though, Yusei and Crow still respect the other's decision and support each other.
 
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===Akiza Izinski===
 
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[[File:Yugioh5Dending5.jpg|thumb|[[Akiza Izinski|Akiza]] and Yusei in ''[[Future Colors]]''.]]
 
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[[Akiza Izinski|Akiza]] and Yusei are both experienced [[Duelist]]s and [[Signers]]. Yusei has helped out Akiza many times and she always tries to return the favor by helping him, hinting at her special feelings for him. It is not exactly shown straight out whether Yusei shares the same feelings for Akiza, though [[Martha]] appeared to be aware of them as she has teased him about liking her.<ref name="ep 40">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|40|ref}}</ref> Also, in the English version, he made no objections when Martha said Yusei was right and that Akiza was pretty.<ref name="ep 45">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|45|ref}}</ref> Also in the English dub, he states that she is beautiful like her "[[Black Rose Dragon (anime)|Black Rose Dragon]]" during their Duel in the [[Fortune Cup]] finals. As well in the original version until after their battle with the Dark Signers, Yusei would often refer to Akiza by her last name "Izayoi" but as the series progressed would refer to her by her first name "Aki" this could be a form of Yusei becoming closer to Akiza.
 
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Yusei has displayed protectiveness and care for Akiza.<ref name="ep 61">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|61|ref}}</ref> When [[Lyndon]] held Akiza's hands in some manner, Yusei pulled Lyndon back rather forcefully, as though it was out of jealousy, and Akiza has a shocked look on her face after this.<ref name="ep85">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|85|ref}}</ref> Also, when Akiza applies for her Duel Runner license, Yusei takes her to a rollerblading arena to help her learn where Leo and Luna comment that it feels like a date. He has also demonstrated that he has a considerable amount of trust in her, since he gives her his "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" to use against [[Andre]] during the [[WRGP]].<ref name="ep 99">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|99|ref}}</ref>
 
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===Leo and Luna===
 
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[[Leo]] and [[Luna]] helped Yusei have a place to stay after he escaped [[Sector Security]]. The two look up to Yusei as an older brother or father figure, since their real ones are not with them most of the time. In the English dub, however, Yusei lost his memory and Leo called him, "Mister Amnesia Man". Leo also said that he was a superhero, while Luna insisted that he was a knight in shining armor. Leo seems to idolize Yusei, as he is always trying to help Yusei. When Yusei was going to Turbo Duel [[Greiger]], Leo snuck into his garage to see [[The Beast|his Duel Runner]] to help Yusei. The twins both look up to Yusei for his strength, courage, and protectiveness of his friends.
 
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===Kalin Kessler===
 
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Yusei met [[Kalin Kessler|Kalin]] back at a young age when he was in a group known as [[The Enforcers]] with [[Jack Atlas|Jack]] and [[Crow Hogan|Crow]]. Kalin was the leader of this group, and it is said by Jack that all three of them thought of Kalin as their "savior".<ref name="ep33">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|33|ref}}</ref> Yusei has a higher respect and concern for Kalin than Jack and Crow, as he was the only one who stayed when The Enforcers separated.<ref name="ep54">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|54|ref}}</ref> He tried to give himself up to [[Sector Security]] in order to save Kalin from punishment. Even after Kalin attempted to take his own life, Yusei continued to try to save him.<ref name="ep55">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|55|ref}}</ref> Later in the series, after Kalin's resurrection, Yusei received a letter and headed out to [[Crash Town]] to bring Kalin to his senses, after he claimed he wanted to die in a Duel.<ref name="ep86">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|86|ref}}</ref>
 
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===Sherry LeBlanc===
 
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Starting from Season 2, [[Sherry LeBlanc|Sherry]] showed an interest in having Yusei joining her [[Team Sherry|WRGP Team]] and seen in later episodes trying to convince him to join. However, despite her attempts, Yusei refuses, saying that he will win the tournament with his friends. Despite this, the two are on good terms with each other and can even work together in a Duel. Yusei cares for her safety, always trying to convince her to not get too close to the tournament because of the danger; he even tries to save her when he, her and [[Bruno]] are launched into space. In short, the two are good friends despite their agendas.
 
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===Bruno===
 
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[[File:Fudo yusei.png|thumb|Yusei mourns over Bruno's death.]]
 
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The two have very similar interests, the first and foremost being the upgrading of [[Duel Runner]]s, and due to this, they bonded very fast, to the extent that when they were doing a project, they were so absorbed in their own work that they didn't even notice anyone else's presence in the room.<ref name="ep80">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|80|ref}}</ref> Yusei is shown to care about Bruno, first not wanting to believe he is Antinomy.<ref name="ep143">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|143|ref}}</ref> After the second Duel with [[Antinomy]] ended with Yusei's win, he tried to prevent Bruno from being sucked into the black hole. However, Bruno sacrificed his life to save Yusei, which left Yusei in tears while screaming his name.<ref name="ep145"/> Yusei would go on to keep Bruno's glasses on a shelf with the trophy from the WRGP and a photo of the team celebrating their victory.
 
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==Non-canon appearances==
 
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==="Evolving Duel! Stardust VS Red Demons"===
 
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In "[[Evolving Duel! Stardust VS Red Demons]]", Yusei has another [[Turbo Duel]] with his rival, [[Jack Atlas]]. During the Duel, both Yusei and Jack Summon their ace monsters and evolve them with "[[Assault Mode Activate (anime)|Assault Mode Activate]]", creating "[[Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode (anime)|Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode]]" and "[[Red Dragon Archfiend/Assault Mode (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend/Assault Mode]]".
 
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Although Jack struggles to defeat his rival, Yusei still ultimately wins, by attacking "[[Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend]]" with "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" in combination with "[[Skill Successor (anime)|Skill Successor]]" and "[[Synchro Destructor]]".
 
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===Scripted Duels===
 
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[[Greg Abbey]] played Yusei at the [[2011 North American Championship]], where he [[North American WCQ 2011 Special: Yugi vs. Yusei|Dueled]] and was defeated by [[Yami Yugi]], played by [[Dan Green]].
 
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Abbey played Yusei at the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Providence 2012]], where he [[YCS Providence 2012 Special: Yusei vs. Akiza|Dueled]] and defeated [[Akiza Izinski]], played by [[Erica Schroeder]].
 
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Abbey played Yusei at the 2016 North American World Championship Qualifier in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he [[North American WCQ 2016 Special: Yusei vs. Yuya|dueled]] and defeated [[Yuya Sakaki]], played by [[Michael Liscio Jr.]]
 
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[[Yuya Miyashita]] played Yusei at the Duel Opera event in JUMP Festa 2020, where he [[Duel Opera: Act 1 - Yusei Fudo vs. Jack Atlas|Dueled]] and defeated [[Jack Atlas]], played by [[Takanori Hoshino]].
 
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==Other appearances==
 
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==Deck==
 
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{{Main|Yusei Fudo's Decks}}
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[[Kite Tenjo|Kite]] plays a '''"[[Photon]]" Deck'''<ref name="ep53">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|53|ref}}</ref>, focused on [[swarm]]ing the [[field]] with [[LIGHT]]-[[Attribute]] [[monster]]s, which he can then use to Summon his "[[Number]]" monsters and/or his [[signature card|ace card]], "[[Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]". He also uses the "[[Galaxy]]" archetype to summon the upgraded forms of "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon": "[[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]" and "[[Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon (anime)|Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon]]" easier. According to [[Mr. Heartland]], Kite's Deck was created by him and [[Dr. Faker]] by using science from another dimension.<ref name="ep14">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|14|ref}}</ref>
  
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[[File:Yusei With Monsters.png|thumb|left|Yusei riding alongside "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" and his other monsters.]]  
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Yusei plays a '''"[[Warrior (archetype)|Warrior]]" Deck''', which revolves around the [[Synchro Summon]]ing of the [[monster]]s in said [[series]], most often "[[Junk Warrior (anime)|Junk Warrior]]". He uses [[Tuner monster]]s from the "[[Synchron]]" [[archetype]] that correspond to each "Warrior". He originally kept his [[signature card|ace card]], "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" in reserve, using it during special occasions and as a backup plan. From the [[WRGP]] arc onwards, he puts much more emphasis on its Summoning than before.
+
* [[Daybreaker (anime)|Daybreaker]] x3
−
 
+
* [[Dimension Wanderer (anime)|Dimension Wanderer]]
−
His most powerful monsters include "[[Majestic Star Dragon (anime)|Majestic Star Dragon]]", the [[Accel Synchro Monster]] "[[Shooting Star Dragon (anime)|Shooting Star Dragon]]", and the [[Limit Over Accel Synchro Monster]] "[[Shooting Quasar Dragon (anime)|Shooting Quasar Dragon]]". In the original timeline, he had the [[Delta Accel Synchro Monster]] "[[Cosmic Blazar Dragon (anime)|Cosmic Blazar Dragon]]" as his ultimate ace monster, instead of "Quasar". Most of his non-Synchro Monsters are low in [[Level]], giving him more fine control over which Synchro Monster he is able to Summon at a given time. His basic strategy usually entails either [[swarm]]ing the [[field]] with many low-Level monsters all at once for a high-Level Synchro Summon or else using his lower-Level Synchro Monsters as a bridge to summon the higher-Level ones.
+
* [[Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]
−
 
+
* [[Galaxy Knight (anime)|Galaxy Knight]] x2
−
Thematically, many of Yusei's cards lean towards being either [[Warrior]] or [[Machine]]-[[Type]] monsters, and even his non-Machine cards tend to have a Machine-like appearance (such as his "Warrior" Synchro Monsters) or are similarly themed, like "[[Scrap-Iron Scarecrow (anime)|Scrap-Iron Scarecrow]]", "[[Junk Barrage (anime)|Junk Barrage]]" or "[[Iron Resolve]]". Some of his cards also focus on Burn effects, such as "[[Armory Arm (anime)|Armory Arm]]", "Junk Barrage", "[[Cosmic Blast]]", and "[[Meteor Stream]]".
+
* [[Galaxy Mirror Sage (anime)|Galaxy Mirror Sage]]
−
 
+
* [[Galaxy Tyranno (anime)|Galaxy Tyranno]]
−
His Deck contains a large array of [[Trap Card]]s, which he uses in [[Turbo Duel]]s to supplement his [[Speed Spell]]s. Even his Ground Decks tend to contain higher amounts of Trap Cards than most other characters.
+
* [[Galaxy Wizard (anime)|Galaxy Wizard]]
 +
* [[Goddess with the Third Eye (anime)|Goddess with the Third Eye]]<ref group=Notes name=veil>This card is [[send|sent]] from his [[hand]] to his [[Deck]] via the [[effect]] of "[[Photon Veil (anime)|Photon Veil]]" in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 013|episode 13]].</ref>
 +
* [[Kuriphoton (anime)|Kuriphoton]]
 +
* [[Lightserpent (anime)|Lightserpent]]
 +
* [[Overlay Booster (anime)|Overlay Booster]]
 +
* [[Overlay Sentinel (anime)|Overlay Sentinel]]
 +
* [[Photon Caesar (anime)|Photon Caesar]]
 +
* [[Photon Cerberus (anime)|Photon Cerberus]]
 +
* [[Photon Chargeman (anime)|Photon Chargeman]]
 +
* [[Photon Circle (anime)|Photon Circle]]
 +
* [[Photon Crusher (anime)|Photon Crusher]]
 +
* [[Photon Delta Wing (anime)|Photon Delta Wing]]
 +
* [[Photon Leo (anime)|Photon Leo]]
 +
* [[Photon Lizard (anime)|Photon Lizard]] x2
 +
* [[Photon Pirate (anime)|Photon Pirate]]
 +
* [[Photon Satellite (anime)|Photon Satellite]]
 +
* [[Photon Slasher (anime)|Photon Slasher]]
 +
* [[Photon Specter]]
 +
* [[Photon Thrasher (anime)|Photon Thrasher]]
 +
* [[Plasma Ball (anime)|Plasma Ball]]
 +
* [[Reverse Buster (anime)|Reverse Buster]]
 +
* [[Shining Angel (anime)|Shining Angel]]<ref group=Notes name=veil />
 +
|ritual monsters =
 +
* [[Paladin of Photon Dragon (anime)|Paladin of Photon Dragon]]
 +
|fusion monsters =
 +
* [[Twin Photon Lizard (anime)|Twin Photon Lizard]]
 +
|xyz monsters =
 +
* [[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon (anime)|Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]<ref group=Notes name=Neo>This card is not present in Kite's original Deck, but is created with the bonds of him and [[Hart Tenjo|his brother]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 043|episode 43]].</ref>
 +
* [[Number 2: Ninja Shadow Mosquito (anime)|Number 2: Ninja Shadow Mosquito]]
 +
* [[Number 9: Dyson Sphere (anime)|Number 9: Dyson Sphere]]
 +
* [[Number 10: Illumiknight (anime)|Number 10: Illumiknight]]
 +
* [[Number 20: Giga-Brilliant (anime)|Number 20: Giga-Brilliant]]
 +
* [[Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction (anime)|Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]
 +
* [[Number 46: Dragluon (anime)|Number 46: Dragluon]]
 +
* [[Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon (anime)|Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon]]
 +
* [[Starliege Lord Galaxion (anime)|Starliege Lord Galaxion]]
 +
* [[Starliege Paladynamo (anime)|Starliege Paladynamo]]
 +
|spells =
 +
* [[Accellight (anime)|Accellight]]
 +
* [[Battle Gravity]]
 +
* [[Big Bang Panic]]
 +
* [[Book of Moon (anime)|Book of Moon]]
 +
* [[Card of Adversity]]
 +
* [[Desperate Maneuver]]
 +
* [[Destiny Overlay]]
 +
* [[Dragonic Divine]]
 +
* [[Eternal Spell]]
 +
* [[Forced Release]]
 +
* [[Galaxy Burst]]
 +
* [[Galaxy Expedition (anime)|Galaxy Expedition]]
 +
* [[Galaxy Rebirth]]
 +
* [[Galaxy Shockwave]]<ref group=Notes name=gshock>He Sets this card in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 134|episode 134]], but it is [[banish]]ed by [[Mizar]]'s "[[Tachyon Chaos Hole (anime)|Tachyon Chaos Hole]]".</ref>
 +
* [[Galaxy Storm (anime)|Galaxy Storm]]
 +
* [[Galaxy Zero (anime)|Galaxy Zero]]
 +
* [[Luminous Dragon Ritual (anime)|Luminous Dragon Ritual]]
 +
* [[Message in a Bottle (anime)|Message in a Bottle]]
 +
* [[Miracle Galaxy]]
 +
* [[Monster Reborn (anime)|Monster Reborn]]
 +
* [[Overlay Break]]
 +
* [[Overlay Regen (anime)|Overlay Regen]]
 +
* [[Photon Hurricane]]
 +
* [[Photon Lead (anime)|Photon Lead]]
 +
* [[Photon Prevent]]
 +
* [[Photon Spear]]
 +
* [[Photon Sublimation]]
 +
* [[Photon Trade]]
 +
* [[Photon Veil (anime)|Photon Veil]]
 +
* [[Photon Wind]]
 +
* [[Photon Wing]]
 +
* [[Photon World]]
 +
* [[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]]
 +
* [[Triangle Evolution]]
 +
* [[Upshift]]
 +
* [[Xyz Double Back (anime)|Xyz Double Back]]
 +
|traps =
 +
* [[Armored Back]]
 +
* [[Battle Simulation]]
 +
* [[Destiny Break]]
 +
* [[Destruction Reward]]
 +
* [[Double Dragon Descent (anime)|Double Dragon Descent]]
 +
* [[Galaxy Dragon Maelstrom]]
 +
* [[Lumenize (anime)|Lumenize]]
 +
* [[Mirror Shade]]
 +
* [[Photon Escape]]
 +
* [[Photon Shock]]
 +
* [[Power Exchange]]
 +
* [[Prevent and Draw]]
 +
* [[Prevent Reborn]]
 +
}}
  
 
==Duels==
 
==Duels==
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! scope="col" | Outcome
 
! scope="col" | Outcome
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Magician's Four]] member || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 033|33]] || Win (flashback)
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| Duel Robot || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 054|54]] || Win (flashback)
−
|-
 
−
| [[Duel Gang]] member || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 034|34]] || Win (flashback)
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Duel Gang]] member || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 034|34]] || Win (flashback)
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Duel Gang]] member || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 034|34]] || Win (flashback)
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Team Golem]] member || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 034|34]] || Win (flashback)
+
| [[Quinton]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 056|56]] || Lose (flashback)
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Team Golem]] member || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 034|34]] || Win (flashback)
+
| [[Quinton]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 117|117]] || Not shown (flashback)
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Team Golem]] member || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 034|34]] || Win (flashback)
+
| 4 [[Number holder|"Number" holders]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 017|17]] (mentioned) || Win (off-screen)
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Team Golem]] leader || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 034|34]] || No result (flashback)
+
| [[Number 56's holder]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 013|13]] || Win
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Team Insect]] member || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 055|55]] || Win (flashback)
+
| [[Yuma Tsukumo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 013|13]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 014|14]] || No result
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Jack Atlas]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 002|2]] || Lose (flashback)
+
| [[Fortuno]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 018|18]] || Win (off-screen)
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Tetsu Trudge]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 001|1]] || Win
+
| [[Reginald Kastle]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 022|22]] || Win
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Lenny]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 002|2]] || Win
+
| [[Astral]]/[[Yuma Tsukumo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 023|23]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 024|24]] || [[DRAW]]
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Tetsu Trudge]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 003|3]] || Win
+
| 2 [[Number holder|"Number" holders]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 031|31]] || Win
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Jack Atlas]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 004|4]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 005|5]] || No result
+
| [[Quattro]] and [[Trey]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 042|42]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 043|43]] || Win (with [[Yuma Tsukumo]])
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Bolt Tanner]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 007|7]] || Win
+
| [[Unknown Finalist]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 052|52]] || Win ([[Duel Coaster]])
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Mr. Armstrong]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 009|9]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 010|10]] || Win
+
| [[Dextra]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 053|53]] || No result ([[Duel Coaster]])
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Tetsu Trudge]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 011|11]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 012|12]]|| Win
+
| [[Quinton]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 055|55]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 056|56]] || Win ([[Space Field]])
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Leo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 013|13]] || Win
+
| [[Vetrix]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 063|63]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 064|64]] || Lose
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Hunter Pace]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 017|17]] || Win
+
| [[Dr. Faker]]/[[Vector]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 069|69]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 071|71]] || Win (with [[Yuma Tsukumo]] and [[Reginald Kastle]])
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Greiger]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 020|20]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 021|21]] || Win
+
| [[Yuma Tsukumo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 072|72]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 073|73]] || Win
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Akiza Izinski]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 023|23]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 024|24]] || Win
+
| [[Fender]]'s henchmen || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 075|75]] || Win (off-screen)
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Jack Atlas]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 025|25]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 026|26]] || Win
+
| [[Mizar]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 083|83]] || No result (Duel taken over for [[Yuma Tsukumo]])
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Grady]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 027|27]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 028|28]] || Win
+
| [[Mizar]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 095|95]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 098|98]] || No result ([[Sargasso the D.D. Battlefield (anime)|Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefield]])
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Sector Security]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 031|31]] || Win (with [[Crow Hogan]])
+
| [[Jinlon]]|| [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 105|105]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 106|106]] || Win
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Kalin Kessler]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 033|33]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 035|35]] || No result
+
| [[Scritch]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 116|116]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 117|117]] || Win (with [[Quinton]])
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Akiza Izinski]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 040|40]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 041|41]] || Win
+
| [[Mr. Heartland]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 122|122]] || No result (Duel taken over by [[Yuma Tsukumo]])
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Roman Goodwin]]/[[Rally Dawson]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 045|45]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 046|46]] || Win
+
| [[Mizar]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 134|134]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 135|135]] || Win
−
|-
 
−
| [[Kalin Kessler]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 054|54]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 055|55]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Roman Goodwin]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 056|56]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 057|57]]|| Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Rex Goodwin]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 062|62]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 064|64]] || Win (with [[Jack Atlas]] and [[Crow Hogan]])
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Ghost]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 065|65]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 066|66]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Rudolph Heitmann]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 067|67]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Sherry LeBlanc]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 071|71]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 072|72]] || No result
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Jack Atlas]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 073|73]] || No result
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Bruno|Vizor]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 074|74]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Akiza Izinski]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 077|77]] || Not shown
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Guard Robot]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 081|81]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 082|82]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Jack Atlas]], [[Crow Hogan]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time|Movie]] || No result
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Paradox]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time|Movie]] || No result
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Paradox]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time|Movie]] || Win (with [[Yami Yugi]] and [[Jaden Yuki]])
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Seluga]], 2 [[Crash Town]] Duelists || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 086|86]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Kalin Kessler]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 087|87]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 088|88]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Lawton]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 089|89]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 090|90]] || No result
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Lawton]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 091|91]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 092|92]] || Win (with [[Kalin Kessler]])<ref group=Notes name=Lawton>In the dub, the ending of the Duel is cut.</ref>
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Elsworth]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 093|93]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Andre]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 096|96]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 097|97]] || No result
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Andre]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 100|100]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Breo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 100|100]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 101|101]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Jean]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 101|101]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 102|102]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Diablo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 106|106]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Diablo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 106|106]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Diablo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 106|106]] || No result
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Primo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 108|108]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 110|110]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Clark Smith]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 116|116]] || Win<ref group=Notes name=removedub>This Duel wasn't shown in the dub as the episode was skipped.</ref>
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Taro Yamashita]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 121|121]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 122|122]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Halldor]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 127|127]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 129|129]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Jakob]]/[[Aporia]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 134|134]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 137|137]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Bruno|Antinomy]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 144|144]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 145|145]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Z-one]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 147|147]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 151|151]] || Win
 
−
|-
 
−
| [[Jack Atlas]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 152|152]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 154|154]] || Win
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
−
== Trivia ==
+
==Trivia==
−
* Yusei is one of two anime protagonists to have never lost a Duel within the present main storyline, the other being [[Yusaku Fujiki|Yusaku]].
+
* Kite has used every type of summoning introduced up to the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|ZEXAL]]'' series, except for [[Synchro Summon]]ing due to it not being featured.
−
* Yusei has used the least amount of [[Fusion Monster]]s of any anime protagonist, with only one ([[Yuma Tsukumo|Yuma]] does not count, as he was never seen using any Fusion Monsters at all).
+
** This makes him one of two characters to use [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]] and [[Ritual Monster]]s, the other being [[Roku]].
−
* At 18 years old, Yusei is the oldest ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' protagonist.
+
* Kite is the first rival since [[Seto Kaiba|Seto]] to use Ritual Monsters.
−
** This makes him one of two protagonists to not be a teenager at the start of his series (in Yusei's case, he's an adult), the other being [[Yuga Ohdo|Yuga]].
+
** Coincidentally, both of their Ritual Monsters are part of the "[[Paladins of Dragons]]" series.
−
* Yusei is the first protagonist:
+
* Kite is the only rival to have never been defeated by the [[Yuma Tsukumo|protagonist]] of his series.
−
** To never obtain a "partner".
 
−
** Whose [[Signature card|ace monster]] is an [[Effect Monster]] from the [[Extra Deck]] instead of a [[Normal Monster]] from the [[Main Deck]].
 
−
** To not have a "[[Kuriboh (archetype)|Kuriboh]]" monster in his Deck, although this only applies in the anime as his [[Yusei Fudo (manga)|manga counterpart]] uses "[[Junkuriboh (manga)|Junkuriboh]]".
 
−
** To never end a Duel in a [[DRAW]].
 
−
** Who is never seen attending school, as well as the first who does not have a school uniform as part of his main design.
 
−
* Yusei is the only protagonist whose ace monster's Attribute is neither DARK (like [[Yugi Muto|Yugi]], [[Yuya Sakaki|Yuya]], and [[Yuga Ohdo|Yuga]]) nor LIGHT (like [[Jaden Yuki|Jaden]], Yuma, Yusaku, and [[Yudias Velgear|Yudias]]).
 
−
* Yusei’s name roughly translates into “game star”, which could be a reference to his ace monster "Stardust Dragon".
 
−
* Throughout the ''5D's'' anime, Yusei has never lost a [[Turbo Duel]].
 
−
** This is parallel to [[Jack Atlas|Jack]], who has never lost a Standing Duel.
 
−
* Yusei has used the most [[Speed Spell Card]]s out of any character in the ''5D's'' anime, with 22.
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
−
<references />
+
{{Reflist|25em}}
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
<references group="Notes" />
 
<references group="Notes" />
  
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{{Yusei Fudo pages}}
+
{{Kite Tenjo pages}}
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{{Characters/5D's}}
+
{{Characters/ZEXAL/Anime}}
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{{Characters/10}}
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[[Category:Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's characters]]
+
[[Category:Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL characters]]

Revision as of 18:03, 21 January 2024

For other versions of this character, see Kite Tenjo (disambiguation).
Kite Tenjo
Kite Tenjo
Names
English
  • Kaito Tenjo (manga)
  • Kite Tenjo (anime)
Nicknames
  • The Hunter of Souls[1]
  • Lonely and Absolute Genius[2]
  • Number(s) Hunter (Ｎｏ．（ナンバーズ）ハンター, Nanbāzu Hantā)[3]
  • Master Kite (by Orbital 7 in the dub)
Japanese
Japanese天（てん）城（じょう） カイト
Base天城 カイト
Furiganaてんじょう カイト
RōmajiTenjō Kaito
Other languages
Arabic
  • كايتو تينجو
Personal
Age18[4]
Height
  • 167 cm <br />5.479 ft <br />65.748 in <br />1.67 m [5]
Gender
  • Male
Relatives
  • Duelist
Tournament Position
World Duel Carnival Top 4
Anime DeckPhoton[4]
Appearances
Anime debutYu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 01313: "The Number Hunter, Part 1"
Appears in
Anime
Voice actors
English
  • Christopher Kromer
Japanese
Other languages
Italian
  • Ruggero Andreozzi
Tenjo, Kite

Kite Tenjo, known as Kaito Tenjo (天（てん）城（じょう） カイト, Tenjō Kaito) in the manga and Japanese version, is the son of Dr. Faker, a Number Hunter, and one of the main characters who was gathering "Numbers" for his father in order to help his formerly sick brother, Hart Tenjo, in Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL. Assisted by a robot named Orbital 7, Kite was the most direct adversary of the first three arcs, but his "Numbers" are now in the possession of Yuma Tsukumo and Astral. He is the only main rival who didn't lose to the protagonist.

When Hart was cured, he became friends with Yuma and Astral and cooperated with them in the Interdimensional War between the Astral World and Barian World, becoming directly involved with the Legend of the Dragons of Light and Time. After defeating Mizar on the Moon, Kite deems Mizar the true Dragon Tamer and entrusts him to complete his quest after succumbing to the vacuum of space. He was later revived by the power of the Numeron Code after Yuma's and Astral's final Duel.

An alternate universe version of Kite appears in Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V.[7][8]

Design

Appearance

Full body view of Kite in "Photon Mode".

Kite has light blue-grey eyes, pale skin and blonde hair that is curled up in a point with a dark green spiked front, also featuring dark green bangs. His attire includes a black trench coat with a high collar over a grey shirt, a finger-less black glove on his right hand, and white pants with black boots. He also has a belt with two purple deck boxes for his cards. In the past, Kite's attire included a pink shirt, brown pants and braces fitted around his belt.

Kite's Lineart.

When Kite Duels, his black outfit switches to white through a process called "Photon Transformation". When he uses a "Photon" card while in "Photon Mode", his body lights up. It is later shown that this transformation physically and mentally drains Kite, eventually hurting him when it is used.

Unlike any other regular D-Pad version of a Duel Disk (that had been seen up until that point), Kite's disk is a blue and single-bladed disk that curves outside. He can Duel without a Duel Gazer; however, his left eye turns red and several marks resembling a Duel Gazer are seen when he Duels. He can also do this independently of Photon Transformation for when he is a spectator.

Personality

Kite initially carried a pious and self-righteous demeanor as he aims to crush any opponent with a religious fervor in his duels. He also shares a brotherly bond with Hart similar to that of Seto Kaiba when it comes to protecting his younger brother, who is his "everything", from any danger.[9] Kite clearly cares more about Hart's safety than his own, as he keeps using the Photon Transformation to hunt "Numbers" not caring that it damages his body and constantly ignores Orbital 7's warnings because he needs the "Numbers" to heal Hart.[10]

Because of Hart's condition supposedly being caused by the "Number" cards, Kite Duels and acts ruthlessly when it comes to facing those whose possess such cards. He announces his arrival by whistling which tends to frighten the person he is about to Duel.[1] Before Kite Duels, he would always say his usual phrase, "Allow me to collect your "Numbers" along with your souls", and when he takes the "Number", he says "Numbers hunting complete". Kite is opposed to inflicting fear on his opponent, calling it an excessive and despicable thing to do.[3] He is however not above using the fear his opponents already have to make them doubt themselves as seen with Astral when he could have Summoned "Number 39: Utopia" against Kite, but the fear of "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" prevented him from thinking clearly.[11] He considers his hunting to be a job he has to do, not one he wants to do.[3] During the World Duel Carnival Finals, Vetrix notes he began his hunt with the ambition to cure his brother, but began reveling in stealing souls as a Numbers Hunter, shown most clearly when he steals two souls at once with a smile on his face[12], and his intent to take Quattro's.[2]

Kite doesn't trust and shows hatred towards Dr. Faker and Mr. Heartland, and tends to hide secrets from them. Whenever he speaks with Heartland, he tends to glare at him. He also accuses Dr. Faker of hiding the truth from him about the "Numbers", and only hunts them in order to heal Hart.[13] He also didn't tell them about his plan to find the origin of the "Numbers"[14], or about Yuma and Astral, and lied to Mr. Heartland when he asked about that day.[12] Besides Hart, Kite shows little compassion towards others, such as Nistro and Dextra. Kite has little interest in Nistro's one-sided rivalry, and told him if he gets in his way, Kite will consider Nistro an enemy[15]. Kite shows little consideration to Dextra, once told Dextra not to concern herself with him when they were young[16] or when she sacrificed herself for him, he bluntly claimed he doesn't care about anyone besides Hart.[6]

In the beginning, Kite despises those wielding the "Numbers" due to Hart's condition and the lies told to him by Mr. Heartland and his father as well. However, during the Duel against his own father, Kite found that his reasons for hunting the Numbers were all a lie, his perception of those using such cards was wrong as he states that all those he hunted were innocent souls.[17] After Hart was cured and having reconciled with his father, Kite shows a much lighter disposition, but remains feeling guilty about the actions he committed when he collected the "Numbers".[18] Although Yuma convinced him to move on, Kite admitted to Fender's Barian-brainwashed gang that his soul is still "guilty".[19]

The difference between the anime and manga version of the character is how they view their ace card, "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon": In the anime, especially episode 106, Kite makes it clear that his dragon is an inseparable part of his identity as a dragon tamer, and that he himself is part of his "Galaxy-Eyes", therefore refusing to destroy it.[20] In the manga, Kaito makes it clear that if his "Galaxy-Eyes" won't be at his side, he will destroy it without a second thought (saying it will humiliate itself at the hand of someone else) after it was taken by Hishakaku, Summoning "Galaxy Dragun" to take it down mercilessly with the intention of ending the Duel.[21]

Voice/Mannerisms

In the Japanese version, Kite whistles a heavenly song, which can relate to how Kite sees himself as "the light that illuminates the darkness stagnating in the hearts of humanity", descending upon the wicked and delivering judgment. The actual tune of Kite's whistle is called "Haruto Tenjo's Theme", which is also featured in the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL Sound Duel 1.

In the dubbed version, the song he whistles is more of a Western theme, like a cowboy does when he is about to Duel, which may be a reference to Kalin Kessler.

Kite exhibits some level of religious affiliation in the Japanese version. When striking a finishing move against opponents, he asks them if they are "ready to repent". When he showed a level of guilt over his "Number Hunting", Kite referred to his soul as being stained and having resigned himself to hell one day.[19]

Etymology

An alternate rendering of his Japanese name, "Kaitou", can be translated as "Phantom Thief", referring to his taking of the "Number" cards with his Photon Hand ability. His family name, "Tenjou", uses the Kanji for "Heaven Castle". The ''Heaven'' in his last name can refrences his Photon deck being LIGHT and the Astral World being heaven in the Zexal universe in where his dragon came from.

"Kaito" is the Japanese pronunciation of the English word "Kite"; and given it is written in Katakana instead of Kanji, it can thus be correctly translated as either "Kaito" or "Kite".

Abilities

Kite obtains some of Hart's powers.

After he wins a Duel with a "Number" user, Kite uses his "Photon Hand" which enables him to extract the "Number" card from their users, though the process also steals their soul. Having lost their souls in this process, the original holders of each "Number" card ages dramatically.[1] Kite possesses a "Duel Anchor", which he uses to prevent a "Number" user from running away, until the Duel is over. Both of these abilities are technological in origin and were provided by Dr. Faker. His Deck comes from the same source.[1]

During the Duel against Trey and Quattro, Hart transferred the remainder of his Barian powers that Vetrix had not already absorbed to Kite. This caused Kite to acquire a red aura while using them, as well as being able to Summon "Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon".[15] He is later able to call upon the power of the Astral World to evolve his dragon into a Number, gaining a blue aura while doing so. After gaining Hart's power, he is able to see Astral.[10]

He is also able to read the alternate language the "Numbers" are written in, which only Astral and those possessed by "Numbers" can read. Kite's robot, Orbital 7, possesses other abilities which aids him in his hunt for the "Numbers".

When Kite summons any of his "Galaxy-Eyes" dragons, It manifests as a different weapon (A shuriken, a spear, or a sword) which he either throws into the air, the Overlay Network, or ground respectively, depending on which version of the "Galaxy-Eyes" he is going to play.[22][23][24]

Biography

History

Kite and Hart in the past.

In the past, Kite lived with his brother Hart and Orbital 7 in a small, wooden villa where they would play all day while Hart drank his favorite drink, hot chocolate.[13][23] Kite and Hart eventually moved into the facility owned by their father, Dr. Faker, which was located in Heartland. There he met Chris Arclight, who was reminded of his own brothers by Kite. Kite revealed he wanted power to protect Hart and Chris taught him how to play Duel Monsters in order to suit that purpose. Chris eventually left after learning the truth about what really happened to his father, Byron Arclight, and Kite was very upset when Chris left. Faker gave Kite a card, called "Message in a Bottle" when he was a child.[9]

Kite tested alongside Dextra and Nistro.

Years later, Mr. Heartland tested Kite alongside Nistro, Dextra and some other young Duelists to determine who the elite Duelist of that generation would be. They fought a Duel Robot, which Heartland cranked up to maximum level. The robot physically assaulted them, throwing Nistro against the wall. When the robot attempted to do the same to Dextra, Kite intercepted it, destroying it with his "Daybreaker", but having his face cut in the process. He told Dextra not to concern herself with him, or she was would lose herself. Sometime later, Kite showed Hart a butterfly, with Dextra secretly watching on nearby.[16]

One day, Mr. Heartland took Hart away by force and told Kite that he will never see Hart again unless he serves Dr. Faker. Kite became angry and tried to punch Mr. Heartland, but it was in fact only a hologram.[23] Some time later, his brother was acting very strange, Mr. Heartland informed Kite that he could only be cured if they obtained all of the "Numbers" cards. Using Heartland Tower as a base, they find and defeat the holders of the "Numbers". Using his Photon Hand ability, he stole the souls of the original owners, leaving them catatonic in the process. He wielded the "Numbers" himself to aide him in collecting more of them.[1]

Kite caught by Heartland police.

During one night in Heartland, Kite tried to escape with his little brother. As they were hiding from Heartland police, knowing that Hart's powers would appear due to him being stressed, Kite gave him his favorite candy, caramel, to calm him down. However, they were found soon by the police and Mr. Heartland, Kite was subdued by the police while Hart was taken away from him. [25] By this point, Kite had rendered at least four people catatonic with Photon Hand[26] and obtained ten "Numbers".[1]

Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL

Pre-World Duel Carnival

Kite arrives at the mall.

When a thug was threatening people at a mall Kite watched from the roof of another building before entering the mall. He arrived with Orbital 7, and quickly defeated the criminal, capturing his "Number," the eleventh "Number" that Kite had acquired. Kite was feeling guilty about stealing the souls of the holders, but Mr. Heartland informed him that they had no choice, as all "Number" holders are evil (when in reality they are just victims of their card's influence). He then visited his brother Hart, asking him how he was doing and tried to cheer him up, but failed. Shortly after, he found Yuma Tsukumo, who became his next target.[1]

Kite's first Duel against Yuma.

During the Duel he easily outmatched Yuma with two "Numbers" and his true ace monster, "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon". When he saw Yuma using two "Numbers" as well, he claimed he is also a Number Hunter and looked quite pleased to have a rival. Just before he would have won the Duel, Orbital 7 showed him a hologram that Hart had collapsed. Therefore he stopped the Duel and went to help his brother. Before he left he revealed his name and told Yuma to remember it.[3]

When Fortuno confronted Yuma while claiming to be Kite's servant, it appeared Kite watched.[26] This however, wasn't the real Kite. It was revealed that the Kite that was watching the Duels was only a statue as Cathy broke it. After Fortuno lost to Yuma, he was shown to have another "Number", but the real Kite appeared, and Fortuno begged him to be his servant, proving that he was also lying about that. Kite instead defeated him and took his third "Number", along with his soul.[27]

While looking after Hart, Kite complained that Hart shouldn't continue using his powers, as he could collapse again, but Hart said he wanted to continue using it as he was doing something good for the world. Mr. Heartland suggested Kite to hurry up and finish hunting the "Numbers" so that Hart can be healed. Kite suspected that Dr. Faker is not telling the truth about the "Numbers", so he ordered Orbital 7 to find the origin of the "Numbers". Orbital found that the Emperor's Key could be it.[13]

Shark vs. Kite

He sent Orbital to obtain it and it was found in the locker room of Heartland Academy, as Yuma had taken it for swim class. Shark tried to protect the Key and as a result, he and Kite Dueled. During the Duel, he allowed Shark to take his "Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction", which inflicted damage to its controller. As a result, he won the Duel quickly. When he took Shark's soul and tried compressing a "Number" card out of it, he noticed that the soul didn't contain a "Number" card and absorbed it. He was unable to confront Yuma because Orbital 7 notified that Photon Transformation had already used 85% of its power and, therefore, there wasn't much left. He then took The Emperor's Key and flew off.[13]

Astral vs. Kite

While analyzing the Emperor's Key back at his laboratory, Orbital 7 said that nothing from this world would react to it, so Kite suggested they use the Baria Crystal, which comes from another world. This allowed Kite to enter entered the dimension inside the Emperor's Key, where he confronted Astral, who is visible to Kite. Astral asked why Kite was after "Numbers", Kite doesn't tell him his real reason and only mentioned that he want to know about "Numbers", the Astral World, and the Barian World. Kite then proceeded to Duel Astral with all of their "Numbers" on the line.[14]

Kite quickly overpowered Astral and threatened him with "Galaxy-Eyes". When Astral was ready to give up, Yuma appeared with the ZEXAL power, which he uses to combine himself and Astral, shocking Kite. Yuma and Astral were able to use this new power to defeat "Galaxy-Eyes", so Kite was forced to use "Photon Shock" to end the Duel in a DRAW. Yuma asked Kite why he hunts "Numbers", Kite answered that he sold his soul to the devil for Hart's sake. Then, he returned Shark's soul and escaped once again.[11]

Some time later, he was seen watching over his brother who was sleeping. When the three suns appeared and time stopped, he entered his Photon mode and traced Yuma's memories of "Numbers" with Orbital 7. Kite later met up with Yuma and subsequently told him that they would meet again in the World Duel Carnival.[28]

World Duel Carnival Preliminaries

Kite steals two souls simultaneously.

Before the World Duel Carnival started, Mr. Heartland summoned Kite to watch all the people coming to the tournament. During that time, Kite helped Yuma enter the tournament with the intention of settling his Duel against Astral.[12] During the opening day of the tournament, Kite continued collecting the "Numbers", even taking on two "Number" holders at once in a two-vs-one Duel.[29] After Cameron Clix caused a giant plane engine to be destroyed, Kite with the assistance of Orbital 7 flew onto the plane, and managed to crashland it onto a highway, saving hundreds of lives in the process. Seeing this, Yuma thanked Kite, but in actual fact Kite was doing it for his own needs as if the plane had crashed and killed all of the passengers, the World Duel Carnival would have been cancelled due to the event causing mass panic within the city. He then flies off again, leaving Yuma confused.[30]

Yuma and Kite vs. Trey and Quattro.

When Kite learned that Hart had escaped from Heartland, Kite panicked and frantically tried to find his little brother. Unbeknownst to him, Hart was kidnapped by Quinton.[25] Kite and Yuma teamed up to break into an abandoned gallery, to rescue him from Vetrix, whom begins a ritual to extract his powers and memories. Upon arriving, they began a Tag Duel against Trey and Quattro.[31] On his first move, he played "Photon World", not caring if Yuma was hurt or not by it. Although Yuma tried to reason with him, he refused to listen and fought on his own. After Quattro provoked Kite, he in a rage, Summons "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" just to attack Quattro's "Number", but he falls into their trap, which allows Trey to activate "Stonehenge Shield", rendering "Galaxy-Eyes" powerless and inflicting damage with "Number 33: Chronomaly Mach Mech".[22]

Kite is surprised as Yuma continues to protect him.

Yuma saved Kite from the damage, but Trey and Quattro continued to target him and Yuma continued to protect him at the expense of his own Life Points. However, after Quattro brought out "Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings" and attacks Kite with it, he is on the verge of defeat with a mere 100 Life Points and seemingly given up. With some words from Yuma and remembering something from his past, he decides to fight to the very end. Hart then transferred his remaining power to his brother, forcing the ritual to end, and leaving Vetrix only some of the powers and memories he had intended to steal. This allowed Kite to obtain a new power from the bond with his brother and, using Yuma's monsters to Tribute Summon "Photon Caesar", he overlays it and "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" to Xyz Summon "Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon". With it, Kite defeats both Trey and Quattro in one turn.[23]

After the Duel, he attempted to take Quattro's soul, but his crest protected him and knocked Kite back. After Quinton returns an comatose Hart, Kite was devastated, thinking he did this to him. Later, Kite is seen trying to get past Nistro, but is unable to because Dr. Faker was in a meeting with Mr. Heartland. Just as Kite was about to try rushing in, Dextra told him that there was nothing he could do right now, even if he was by Hart's side.[32]

World Duel Carnival Finals

Kite confronts his former mentor, Quinton.

As the World Duel Carnival finals began, Photon Transformation had taken a heavy toll on Kite's body and tests that were ran by Orbital 7 revealed that if Kite continued the way he was going, he would die. When asked about his status by Mr. Heartland, Kite told him he was fine. Heartland told him he does have expectations that Kite will gather "Numbers" in the finals. Kite responded that that's fine, as long as Heartland keeps his promise to heal Hart. Heartland told him not to worry about that and instructed him to attend the finals party to scope out his opponent's "Numbers". At the party, Kite confronted his former teacher, Chris, now known as Quinton. He asked why Quinton and his family had done what they did to Hart. Quinton responded that they only do what Vetrix tells them and Kite cannot hope to defeat them in his current state. Later, Dextra approached Kite with concern, telling him she knows that he needs to collect the "Numbers" for Hart, but urged him to stop Dueling and drop from the finals, which he refused. Yuma found Kite on his way out of the party and asked how Hart was. Kite told him not to concern himself with that and focus on the confrontation the two will surely have in the finals. Yuma agreed to that, but Kite then told him that it's not Yuma he's looking forward to defeating - it is Astral.[10]

Dextra intercepts Kite, blocking him from Vetrix.

During the opening ceremonies of the finals, Kite exchanged glances with Quinton, and told Orbital 7 to freeze time in order to scan for "Numbers" in the Duel Coaster Stadium. He then jumped into his cart and sped off of on the Duel Coaster with the other finalists, leaving Yuma behind.[33] Kite defeated another finalist with his "Reverse Buster", saying he has no time to deal with people who do not possess "Numbers", while Dextra whispered for him not to push himself.[34] Kite entered the underground section of the Duel Coaster, pursuing Vetrix and Quinton. He noticed odd behavior from Vetrix's coaster and asked Orbital 7 to investigate. Orbital discovered that Vetrix's movements had become erratic because he was avoiding Trap Cards another Duelist had Set - and all of those cards had "Butterfly" in their name. Kite realized it was Dextra who then blocked him from facing Vetrix. She claimed she wished to face Vetrix for Mr. Heartland. Kite told her not to get involved, but Dextra threatened him with "Butterfly Ballet", causing Kite to subconsciously switch lanes.[4]

Kite is then drawn toward the Space Duel Field, "Space Field" to Duel Quinton. During the first turn, Quinton managed to Summon his "Number 9: Dyson Sphere", which Kite attacked, not knowing what it truly is. When Yuma and Tori arrived with Orbital 7, Yuma informed him that Dextra sacrificed herself in an attempt to defeat Vetrix, but he responded that he didn't care. Even after hearing Dr. Faker's history with Vetrix and Kazuma Tsukumo, Kite said that he only cares about Hart, and continues the Duel by bringing out "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon", but is unable to attack due to the effects of "Dyson Sphere".[6] Quinton reduced Kite to a mere 100 Life Points with "Dyson Sphere", and then told Kite his family has thrown away their own name for revenge. He wished to save his father, but his heart was already filled with revenge when he returned. Kite told him that was wrong - he fights to oppose his own parent, Faker. Quinton was surprised at how strong Kite had become, and Kite told him he would inherit Quinton's feelings and settle things with Vetrix for him. Bringing out "Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" with the aide of the card Faker had give him, "Message in a Bottle", Kite defeated Quinton. Quinton left through a portal, leaving "Dyson Sphere" behind for Kite, and after a brief conversation with Yuma, Kite departed with Orbital 7.[9]

Kite vs. Vetrix

During the semifinals, Kite speaks to a comatose Hart and tells him he's leaving for the semifinals now and promises to defeat the remaining two Duelists to save Hart, even though his "Photon Transformation" is already damaging his body. Before proceeding to Duel Vetrix at the Duel Tower in the semifinals, Kite was greeted in the hallway by Yuma, and told him and Astral that he would meet them in the finals. The Duel began and Vetrix revealed an AR mask identical to Hart's face. Due to the connection forged between Vetrix and Hart during the ritual, Vetrix could inflict pain on Hart by hurting himself. Kite attempted to leave to help Hart, but Vetrix snared him with a Duel Anchor. Yuma and Orbital 7 departed for Heartland Tower in Kite's place. Continuing the Duel, Kite matched Vetrix's "Number 8: Heraldic King Genom-Heritage" with his own "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon".

Kite's Numbers are taken by Vetrix.

Vetrix accused him of enjoying his actions as a Numbers Hunter, which Kite fiercely denied and justified it was only to cure Hart.[2] Yuma and Orbital reached Hart, and Yuma and Astral entered Hart's consciousness. There, Vetrix appeared to them in the form of the dragon, which Yuma slew with "Number 39: Utopia", severed the connection between Vetrix and Hart. Kite continued an aggressive strategy, bringing out "Neo Galaxy-Eyes". Though he nearly defeated Vetrix, the latter brought out "Number 69: Heraldry Crest", which absorbed the effects of "Neo Galaxy-Eyes" and defeated Kite. He was saved from further physical harm by Hart, who projected a shield to defend him. Vetrix used his crest to take Kite's "Numbers"[35], as well as his soul, leaving Kite in a comatose state and being looked after by Orbital.[36]

Kite battling the Litterbots.

After Vetrix lost to Yuma, he released the souls of those he has captured, resulting in Kite awakening from his coma.[37] Finding Hart's room empty, Kite rushed towards the basement of Heartland Tower, knowing that Hart was in trouble when his "Neo Galaxy-Eyes" card began to glow. Due to the Sphere Field entering the tower, it began to collapse and Kite was trapped under fallen rubble. He was found by Tori, who was unable to get him out even with Orbital 7's help. When Shark arrived looking for Yuma, he agreed to help Kite out of the rubble. After some arguing, Tori convinced the two to work together to get to Yuma and Hart. When they reached the Sphere Field Cannon, Mr. Heartland, deployed an army of Litterbots to stop them. Orbital 7 destroyed several, enabling Kite, Shark and Tori to wield the litterbots weapons and destroy more. Orbital 7 finally shut down the reactor powering the litterbots, which interfered with the Sphere Field in the process. Astral released Yuma from the Sphere Field and he united with Shark and Kite to challenge Faker in order to save Hart and Astral.[38]

Faker immediately brought out what he called the strongest "Number", "Number 53: Heart-eartH". This card dominated the field and the trio barely survived via the effect of Shark's "Shield Fin". Each Duelist was able to bring out their ace card, and it appeared that "Galaxy-Eyes" had dealt the final blow. When the smoke cleared, a new "Number" stood in place of "Heart-eartH".[39] This new "Number", "Number 92: Heart-eartH Dragon" overpowered them once more. taking out the "Chaos Numbers" of both Yuma and Shark with ease. Yuma managed to defend their few remaining Life Points, while Shark left a trap that gave Kite that materials he needed to bring forth "Neo Galaxy-Eyes". It destroyed "Heart-eartH Dragon", causing damage to Faker's mechanical parts. Faker revealed the truth to Kite. Believing that Hart's illness was due to the existence of the Astral World, he made a deal with a being from the Barian World. Faker would collect the "Numbers" and Vector would save Hart. If Faker failed, Vector would take Hart for himself and use his powers to destroy the Astral World regardless. Not wanting to burden Kite with this knowledge, he never told him. Kite became a Numbers Hunter of his own volition, which Faker thanked him for. The Barian that Faker had made the deal with appeared at this point, possessing Faker and reviving "Heart-eartH Dragon". [17]

Kite catches Hart.

Wanting to help Kite and Yuma, Hart used his powers to lower the Sphere Field closer to the field, letting Yuma and Astral merge. They used "Neo Galaxy-Eyes" to help power up "Utopia Ray" and defeat the Barian. The Sphere Field Cannon began to explode, with Hart being lowered down to Kite slowly and Kite catch him and told him his nightmares gone now. With Heartland Tower crumbling, Kite somehow reactivated Orbital simply by telling him to get up, and ordered him to get Tori, Shark and Hart out of the area. Kite himself jumped down into the pit to try to save Faker, with Yuma joining him. He reached Faker, but the ledge beneath them collapsed. Kite deployed his Duel Anchor, which was caught by Yuma, who managed to keep them from falling. Vetrix emerged from a portal, looking like he was going to take his revenge on Faker. He launched his crest towards them and transported them out of the area, thus saving them. As Kite reconciled with his family, Yuma told Kite that as WDC Champion, he gets a wish granted - he wished for Kite to live happily with his family. Amused, Kite responded it that that was none of Yuma's business, but them Yuma revealed his true wish - to Duel Kite again. Kite accepted, wanting to finish his confrontation with both Yuma and Astral.[18]

While getting ready for his Duel, he thought about the fact that up until now, he had always fought as a Number Hunter for the sake of Hart, recalling the souls he has taken. When Hart came into his room, Kite smiles and promises he won't lose the Duel, but Hart can tell there's something wrong with his brother. Kite arrived to his meeting place by flying with Orbital 7 and signaled his arrival by whistling. As the Duel began, Kite Dueled seriously and managed to counter Yuma's moves and inflict damage, but lamented how Yuma loves Dueling and he never gives up. This saddened Kite, and he announced that he wanted to give up, hardly caring about it any more as he had lost his passion for Dueling since Hart is now cured. After Yuma and Astral did their best to encourage him to keep going, Kite reactivated his D-Pad and declared he'll open his own path and Duel for himself, continuing the Duel.[40] In the end, Kite defeated Yuma, with the help of both "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" and "Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" after countering Yuma's use of "Xyz Double Back" with his own copy. Afterwards, he helped Yuma to his feet as Yuma vowed to challenge him again someday. In response, Kite told Yuma he would always accept a Duel against him.[41]

Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL II

Barian Invasion

Kite vows to fight with Yuma against the Barian World.

Kite and Orbital 7 picked up signals indicating a gravitational disturbance near the harbor, which was Girag's appearance on Earth.[42] Kite rushed there using Orbital 7's motorcycle mode to intercept part of Fender's gang, while Shark arrived and intercepted another part of the gang. After Yuma defeated Fender, the two arrived to tell Fender of his gang's defeat and support Yuma in his fight against the Barian World.[19]

Sometime later, Kite and Orbital 7 learn about an "abnormal energy" similar to the Sphere Field was occurring outside the city, shocking him.[43] Kite and Orbital traveled there in glider mode, where they found Yuma too weak to continue his Duel with Mizar. Kite offered to take Yuma's place, keeping his current Life Point value of 2500, which Mizar agreed to, wanting to match their "Galaxy-Eyes" monsters against one-another.

"Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon" is Summoned.

Kite battled Mizar's "Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon" with his own "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon", but struggled to deal with its effects. He countered with "Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" and destroyed "Tachyon Dragon". Mizar revealed his Barian form and Summoned "Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon". Mizar canceled the Duel after this, as the power of his new monster threatened to destroy the Barian Sphere Cube. Before leaving, Mizar told Kite his name and his desire to control both "Galaxy-Eyes" monsters. Kite fell from the Sphere Field when it was disengaged, but was caught by Orbital. Kite then watched in horror as Yuma fell into a crevasse with Shark, who attempted to save him.[44]

In the aftermath his friends' surviving the fall, Kite spent his time in the lab in the partially rebuilt Heartland Tower, looking over the data about Mizar and " Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon" he gather from their Duel. Hart urged him to go the hospital to visit Yuma, although Kite didn't seem to hear him until Hart began to leave. Then Orbital 7 came in to remind Kite it was almost time for him to visit Yuma, which made Hart happy as Kite had planned to visit Yuma after all. Later, Kite witnessed the Duel between Shark and Yuma and was glad that Yuma's fighting spirit was revitalized.[45] Sometime later, Kite had ordered Orbital 7 to investigated the Barian and notice Orbital's odd behavior one day when checking on his progress, but let it slide. After Orbital returned from his Duel with Yuma, Kite was waiting for him and told him that his Dueling was still "soft" before leaving.[46]

Kite slaps Yuma.

After Ray Shadows is abducted to the Barian World by Vector, the Barian that had possessed Dr. Faker, Kite flew to the location where the Duel occurred only to find a distraught Yuma. After inquiring on what occurred, Yuma began to sob further, prompting Kite to slap him across the face out of annoyance, telling Yuma to "calm down". He later invited Yuma and Shark to the semi-rebuilt Heartland Tower to discuss what happened. Yuma, wanting to save Ray, suggested they go to the Barian World, which Shark agreed to, but Kite informed them that they have no possible way to access it. Suddenly the tower began to shake, Orbital 7 appeared on a screen informing Kite that there was a distortion above the tower. Hearing this, the trio ran to the tower's summit, where they observed the Different Dimension Airship from the Emperor's Key landed. Astral then appeared, informing them that it would be able to transport them to the Barian World. Later that night, Kite informed Hart of his mission, bidding him farewell and promising to return soon. The next day, Kite along with Shark, Yuma, Astral and Yuma's friends climb aboard the ship and traveled through a dimensional portal only to be assaulted by an array of monsters. To protect the ship, Kite joined Yuma, Shark, Rio Kastle and Bronk Stone on the ship's exterior, Summoning their ace monsters to ward off the attacking monsters. They were pulled through another portal, this time arriving at "Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefild", where Kite witnessed Vector taunt Yuma with Ray's corpse. He was then challenged by Mizar to a rematch, taking the first turn by Xyz Summoning "Starliege Lord Galaxion" only to be inflicted damage through the effect of the Field Spell Card that surrounded him and his friends.[47]

Kite's second Duel with Mizar.

Although he was at an disadvantage, Kite remained confident and Summoned "Photon Dragon", taking more damage from "Sargasso". at the end of his turn. He noted right away when Mizar began Summoning monsters that he was bringing out Level 8 monsters, and his fears were justified when Mizar Summoned "Tachyon Dragon". He was quite surprised that Mizar chose to take the damage inflicted by "Sargasso" rather than avoid it with "Sargasso Lighthouse", but Mizar stated that he wanted to fight Kite equally as a "Galaxy-Eyes Master", something that pleased Kite. He also listened to Vector revealing that he was really "Ray" all along and boasting how it was so he could plan Yuma's downfall, which Kite showed visible disgust to.[48] As the Duel continued, Kite Summoned "Neo Photon", while Mizar responded by Summoning "Neo Tachyon" once more. When Yuma was blaming himself for putting his friends in danger, Kite told Yuma that he came on his own will and encouraged him to win his Duel, but was stunned when Yuma and Astral transformed into Dark ZEXAL.[49] After Yuma undid Dark ZEXAL, Kite helped inform Yuma of his status and paused his Duel with Mizar to watch Yuma and Vector's. When Mizar asked why Kite didn't seem concerned about Yuma, Kite said that he believes in Yuma as a Duelist. After the power surge of ZEXAL II caused "Sargasso" to self-destruct, Kite's Duel with Mizar was canceled, and he returned to Heartland with everyone else.[50]

Mythyrian Numbers War

Kite saves Yuma.

After Orbital 7 detected a change in spatial mass, Kite flew to South America and wondered if the Barians were involved. He arrived at the deserted castle in time to rescue Yuma from falling into a pit, surprising him. Once everyone was safe, Kite was informed of the seven "Mythyrian Numbers" by Yuma.[51] The group then head to Spartan City, where Kite and friends went to see the Pro Duelist Spartancity Tournament and reunited with Nistro and Dextra. Kite told his former colleagues that he was happy about their careers to inspire children, comparing it to how he would Duel for Hart before. Kite and the group learned the tale of a warrior from the duo and deduced that "Number" was in the coliseum, which was under a lake. At night, Kite and the others were awoken by explosion coming from the ruins and rushed over there. When Yuma and Dextra began a Tag Duel against Alito, who brainwashed Nistro, Kite watched the Duel alongside Shark and Rio Kastle.[52] During the Duel, Kite was confident in Yuma's and Dextra's Dueling skills, despite their situation; unlike the Kastle twins, Kite had a better understanding about the way Dextra and Nistro behaved, which he explained to the siblings. After the Duel ended, Kite and the others returned to the airship the next day and listened to Tori and Orbital 7 complaining to Rio about being left behind.[53]

Kite faces "Dragluon".

On the way to the next location, Kite waited outside of the airship when "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" was resonating with something. Upon arriving in an mountain range, Kite went with Yuma and Shark to climb a mountain to reach the ruins. While struggling to climb, the trio heard a dragon's roar that caused Kite's "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" to be excited and went out of Kite's control for a moment. The mountain then started to tremble sightly, causing rocks to down, making Kite lose his grip and nearly falling, but was saved by Yuma. When they came to the Number ruins, they met Jinlon, a Number Guardian who was very interested in Kite as he saw him as the Dragon Tamer. Jinlon mentioned that Kite was similar to "someone" who fought dragons and lived inside the palace long ago. This sparked Astral to ask Jinlon about Mizar, revealing to Kite and the others that the Barian were humans once, much to their surprise. Believing it was his destiny as a dragon master, Kite challenged Jinlon, putting his "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" for his "Number" up for stake. Before they started, Kite asked if Jinlon Dueled with Mizar and if Mizar won or not, but Jinlon didn't answer.

Jinlon tells Kite of Astral's legend.

Although Jinlon used "Number 46: Dragluon" as a means to Summon more powerful Dragons, Kite quickly overcome this strategy using "Book of Moon". Jinlon praised the young man, commenting how much Kite was like Mizar, but Kite angrily stated that he was nothing like Mizar. Kite was then was pushed into a corner when Jinlon brought out "Soul Drain Dragon", whose ATK was boosted to 8000.[54] Kite was able to get himself out of the dilemma and was ultimately able to defeat Jinlon. Jinlon then acknowledged Kite as a Dragon master and told him the legend about Mizar. He also told Kite was that he different from Mizar because he has the power to never give up on destiny regardless of desperate circumstances. Suddenly, Mizar arrived and challenged Kite to settle things, but the force of the "Neo Galaxy-Eyes" monsters began to destroy the ruins and Mizar retreated. Kite and his friends ended up on a mountain peak after the Number ruins vanished. Kite continued to listen to Jinlon explaining how when people searching for "Numbers" come to the ruins, huge changes will occur in the world and about the "two lights" battling in the sky long ago. Jinlon told that's was the reason he was testing Kite so he could lead this world on the right path and prevent any wars that will lead the world to destruction.[20]

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Kite and Orbital 7 search Heartland where phenomenons are occurring

When Yuma and the others were setting off to the last ruins, Yuma mention that Kite wouldn't join them this time because he was looking into some things.[55] Sometime later, Kite and Orbital 7 flew around Heartland as abnormal phenomenons occurred all across the city. He spotted Yuma and his friends being transported by Number 96 to another location and flown just in time to go along. Kite and the group listened to Number 96's goal of destroying all three worlds and observed Yuma Dueling against Number 96.[56] As events came to a climax, they witnessed Astral destroying Number 96 and forced to parted ways with a tearful Yuma. Kite and the others were transported back to Heartland and stood silently as a heartbroken Yuma cried for his lost friend.[57]

Kite holding the coin that contains Astralite

At some point after meeting Jinlon, Kite returned to the ruins and located a tablet detailing a legend regarding the "Galaxy-Eyes" dragons. He detailed the legend to Quinton, informing it said that if the two dragons fought at the place of their birth, the true eyes of the galaxy would awaken and the winner would open the gates to a new world. He determined the birthplace was the moon and that the legend is related to the Numeron Code.[58]

In a arctic area, Kite worked together with Quinton to build a Interdimensional Teleporter to go to the Astral World to find Astral. As they made progress, Quinton thanked Kite for his efforts and told him that the experiment was extremely dangerous and they could not let Yuma be aware of it. However, Kite secretly went to get Yuma and heard the boy proclaiming that he would search for Astral forever until he finds him. Kite commended Yuma on his resolve and takes him onto a plane to the lab site. He summarized that they need to find Numeron Code if they ever wish to save their world and Astral World from the Barians. Kite explained to Yuma that he and Quinton found a a way to world to Astral World using the King's Coins, which he stole from Yuma. As Kite tells Yuma about the Astralite that the coins are made of and the device, he got bitten by a mosquito, but shrugged it off seconds later. At the lab site, Kite argued with Quinton about how he wouldn't "coddle" Yuma like him, even though he knows the dangers that Yuma would face. He stated that the coins are a message from Kazuma Tsukumo to summon Yuma to Astral World and convinced Quinton to let the boy go. After Scritch caused a blackout, Kite ordered Orbital to charge the device with his Baria Crystal as he and Quinton Duel Scritch to protect Yuma.[59] The poison Kite received from the mosquito bite begins to take effect and caused him to hallucinate, making him see Quinton as Scritch and vice versa, causing him to attack Quinton and protect Scritch instead. However, Quinton was able to awaken Kite's survival instincts and successfully made Kite fight the poison off. Together they power up "Galaxy Eyes" and win the Duel. Afterwards, the teleporter is successfully activated and Kite bid Yuma farewell as he was sent to the Astral World.[60]

After Yuma left, Kite and the others stayed to monitor the portal[61][62], but Orbital suddenly told them that the portal was discharged large amounts of energy. This caused Kite to worry that the portal would break down and Yuma would be trapped in the Astral World.[63] As the energy continued to overload the device, Kite and the others was forced to evacuated the laboratory before it explodes.[64]

Kite collapses.

Kite and the others returned to Heartland, meeting up with Quinton's brothers and Yuma's friends to tell them what what happened with Yuma. Suddenly, Mr. Heartland appeared before them and revealed that he intended to use the energy from the Fake Numbers to merge the Barian World with the Human World; he realized the Barian World would be able to attack Astral World directly just like how Hart was able to attack Astral World if this was accomplished. To stop Heartland and protect his "Numbers", Kite challenged Mr. Heartland to a Duel. Kite was initially unimpressed by Mr. Heartland's "Number 1: Infection Buzz King", but the monster, as well as "Number 2: Ninja Shadow Mosquito", inflicted a lot of pain to him. Although Kite tried to remain strong, he was eventually overwhelmed and knocked to the ground. When he was about fall unconscious, Kite opened his eyes long enough to see that Yuma and Astral had returned from the Astral World.[65] Kite welcomed Yuma and Astral back before losing consciousness. He was looked after by Quinton as Yuma took his place in the Duel. After the Duel, he awakened and Orbital 7 informed him that Yuma won.[66]

Barian Emperor Onslaught

Kite warns Yuma that Shark has sided with the Barians.

When the Seven Barian Emperors appeared in front of the group, Kite was struggling to keep his eyes open as he saw that Shark and Rio had sided with the Barians as Nash and Marin. After the group fled from the Barians, he fell unconscious again and Quinton asked Orbital 7 to bring him to the armored car before speeding away.[67] When both had recovered enough to speak, Yuma and Kite conversed about Shark. Kite said he was an enemy now and that a fight couldn't be avoided now. Yuma insisted they couldn't fight their friend, but Kite pointed out that Quattro was dead because of him and he was their friend too. When Yuma and Astral resolved to go to the Barian World to confront Don Thousand directly, Kite told them he couldn't go and that he had something to do. With his vision becoming blurry, he departed on Orbital's motorcycle form.[68] He and Orbital witnessed the destruction of "Number 9: Dyson Sphere", with Orbital showing concern for Quinton. Kite told him to remember that he and Trey must do what they need to do, just as Kite must and urged him not to look back.[69] Kite and Orbital used a space shuttle to head to the moon to further look into the Legend of the Dragons of Light and Time. Kite was saddened but not surprised when Orbital informed him he had lost track of Trey and Quinton's vitals.[58]

Kite arrived at the moon to find the ruins that described the "Galaxy-Eyes" monsters, though on landing, he crashed the shuttle and Orbital managed to turn into a space suit for Kite to breathe in outer space. When Mizar arrived on the moon, they engaged in their third Duel to determine the true "Galaxy-Eyes" master. Before their Duel began, Kite explained to Mizar about the legend of a dragon and how it created the Numeron Code.[70] Their Duel was fierce with both of them clashing with their respective "Neo Galaxy-Eyes" monsters. Mizar was able to destroy "Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon", thus pushing Kite into a corner. However, Kite was able to call upon the power of the "Numbers" to bring out "Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon." Despite this, "Prime Photon Dragon" was destroyed and banished thanks to Mizar's "Tachyon Chaos Hole". Before Mizar was able to finish him off, Kite was able to Summon "Number 46: Dragluon" and have it clash with "Neo Tachyon," thus showing Mizar his true memories of his past life involving Don Thousand.[24]

Kite entrusts "Number 100" to Mizar before dying.

Mizar denied these claims, believing that his "Tachyon Dragon" would never betray him. Thanks to the efforts of Lillybot and Orbital, the people of Earth were able to see the Duel, including Yuma, Astral, Dr. Faker and Hart. Kite was aided by Orbital 7, who managed to keep his eyesight from blurring, but slowly began to lose his life support from Mizar's continuous attacks. As the Duel continued, Mizar was about to win until Kite revived "Prime Photon Dragon" and had it clash with "Neo Tachyon". He then reflected on how Mizar was the true Dragon Master and he had simply used dragons as a means to protect those he loves, though it had brought him his friends and his determination. After the Duel, Kite was able to witness the power of the ruins use "Number 107", "Number 62" and "Number 46" in order to revive the Numeron Dragon and turn it into a "Number" card. As Orbital 7 began losing power as a result of his sustained injuries, Kite bid a heartfelt goodbye to his father and brother, and he told Yuma not to lose hope. Kite entrusted Mizar with the "Number" and told him to follow the path he believed in, before succumbing to the vacuum of space as Orbital's systems shut down.[71]

Kite's spirit supports Yuma.

During Yuma's and Nash's Duel with Don Thousand, Kite's spirit appeared to support Yuma, light-heartily asking him if was really ready to give up and what had happened to his "kattobingu" spirit, calling him an "idiot". Kite reminded Yuma that he entrusted everything to them so they must win before disappearing. When Yuma brought out "Numeron Dragon" to aide in the fight, Kite's spirit stood along his friends to show their unity.[72] After Don Thousand was defeated, Kite gave Yuma one last smile as he vanished once again.[73]

After the ceremonial Duel between Yuma and Astral, Kite was revived via the Numeron Code. Returning to a peaceful life, Kite and his family, along with the Arclights had began to work together to research parallel worlds. Upon hearing about a crisis in the Astral World, Kite joined Yuma, Tori, Arclights and the Seven Barian Emperors to help Astral.[74]

Other appearances

Relationships

Hart Tenjo

Kite loves his little brother, Hart, very much and he is "everything" to him. In their childhood, Kite and Hart lived together mostly by themselves and would play every day, from catching butterflies to playing hide-and-seek. Kite would do anything it took to protect Hart, even at the cost of his own life, pushing himself to hunt "Numbers" on his own and disregarding the dangers of his Photon Transformation.[10] Whenever Hart was in danger or pain, Kite underwent great panic and stress, to the point of not thinking clearly as his anger and worries took over.[31][22][2]

While Kite is normally cold and detached from others, Hart brings out Kite's gentle and caring side. Since Hart's "sickness" took a toll on him, Kite often tried to make him feel better, usually having a limited success. Kite also tried to spare Hart from being concerned about him, putting on a forced smile and assuring him that's he alright. Although he goes along with Kite's words, Hart can see through him and understands what Kite was doing for him. If he was able to, Hart would try to protect Kite as best as he can within his powers.[1][3][13][25][23][16][9][35]

Dr. Faker

As a child, Kite seemed to share a good relationship with his father, who gave him the card "Message in a Bottle", much to his delight.[9] Years later, lack of truth and trust strained the two, with Kite ceasing calling Faker "father" and addressed him as "Dr. Faker" only.

Simply trying to protect both his sons, Faker didn't want Kite to push himself more than he already did as a Number Hunter. During their Duel, Kite expressed nothing but anger towards his father until he revealed the truth about his deal with the Barian World to sustain Hart's lifeforce. Hurt, Kite told his father that he should have trusted him, and promised to deal with the Barians in his place and forgave him.[39][17]

Yuma Tsukumo

As rivals in hunting "Numbers", Kite and Yuma initially saw each other as enemies. Kite first thought Yuma was a regular "Numbers" Holder and tried to get his Number. During the Duel, Kite was surprised that Yuma used 2 "Numbers", and identified him as Number Hunter, but looked happy to have a rival.[3] After their first Duel, Yuma became depressed over his near loss and developed a fear of Kite,[75] though this was short-lived and Yuma become more confident when facing Kite, despite knowing the dangers.[26] Yuma was shown to respect Kite's Dueling skills, calling him "scary", but strong.[27]

When Yuma interfered in Kite and Astral's Duel, which ended in a DRAW, Yuma asked Kite why he is collecting Numbers. Kite only answers that he sold his soul to the devil in exchange of his brother's sake.[11] Determine to Duel Yuma, Kite told Yuma that they will settle their score in the World Duel Carnival.[28] Knowing that Astral helps Yuma, Kite saw Astral as his rival instead of Yuma, whom Kite considered as "just an idiot".[12]

Despite their differences, they joined up to rescue Hart from the Vetrix Family, which resulted is a Tag-Team Duel.[31] Kite seems to have grown to respect Yuma as he begins to call him by his first name, however he still doesn't see him as his rival and still dislikes him.[10] During the WDC finals, Yuma often made an effort to be friendly with Kite and cheered him on in his Duels, and even considered him as a friend.[16][6] During the finals, Kite seemed to gain greater respect for Yuma, letting him watch his duel with Vetrix.[2] Kite also appeared to soften up to Yuma due to the many times he showed concern towards Hart, though he never outwardly showed it.[37] During the duel with Dr. Faker, he began to value Yuma and Shark as his friends.[17] After their duel against Vector, Yuma proclaimed that his WDC wish was for Kite's family to live happily in peace. Amused and smiling, Kite says it was none of his business, but Yuma then revealed his real wish - to Duel Kite again to settle their score. Kite happily accepted the challenge, addressing both Yuma and Astral, while finally acknowledging Yuma as a rival.[18] Yuma greatly looked forward to Dueling Kite again, and openly showed excitement throughout their Duel. Kite also thought about Yuma's never-give-up attitude and how much he enjoyed Dueling. When Kite was about to surrender due to losing his passion to Duel, Yuma encouraged him to continue, calling Kite his "goal".[40] When Kite won the duel, Yuma promised to beat Kite one day, which the latter accepted, saying that Yuma can Duel him as many times as it takes to achieve that goal.[41]

Ironically, there is some resemblance between Kite's and Yuma's Dueling styles, as both seem to prefer a more offense-based strategy, and their Dueling styles were at least somewhat compatible when they Tag Dueled. This may have some relation about the similarities Yuma and Kite have that Astral himself has observed.[14] At first, Kite denied being compared to Yuma, but seems to have somewhat acknowledged this when he asked Astral for support during their Tag Duel.[23]

Astral

At first, Kite was unaware of Astral's existence, but left a great impact on him during his first Duel against Yuma. As Kite's Dueling skills surpassed Astral's and nearly beat the pair, Astral developed a great fear towards him.[1][3] This left Astral severely depressed for some time and was reluctant to face him again.[75] However, Astral eventually overcame his fears towards Kite as his bond with Yuma grew stronger.[27]

They officially meet each other when Kite stole the Emperor's Key and was able to enter it, making Kite able to see him. Astral voiced his respect to Kite and told him that he wishes to know about him, but Kite rebuffed all his attempts.[14] After learning of Astral, Kite saw him as his real rival instead of Yuma since Astral advised Yuma during his Duels.[12] Throughout the World Duel Carnival, Kite and Astral show silent, mutual respect for each other, but couldn't converse since he couldn't see or hear Astral.[23][10][2]

At the end of WDC, Astral told Kite, who could now see and hear him, that he considered him as a friend when encouraging him to continue his rematch with Yuma.[41]

Reginald Kastle

Kite's initial meeting with Shark is when he stopped Orbital 7 from killing him and demanded that Shark hand over the Emperor's Key. Having heard about the "Number Hunter", Shark figured out his intentions towards Yuma and lied about having a "Number" card. This resulted in a Duel between them, where Kite easily defeated Shark, taking the key and the latter's soul.[13] Shark bared a grudge against Kite since then, and meeting again in Heartland Tower, he was very hostile to Kite, though he did help free him from the rubble that had trapped him. However, Kite didn't care about it as Hart was in trouble and told Shark they could have a rematch later. After arguing, the two agreed to work together to save Yuma and Hart.[38]

During the Duel with Dr. Faker, they developed a friendship and worked well with each other.[39][17][18] Although Kite holds little contact with Shark, they come together if the Barian World poses a big enough threat, but they have a tendency to argue with each other.[19][44][47] Initially, Kite refered to Shark by his first name, but as they were around each other more often, he began using Shark's nickname just as others do.[54]

Despite their differences, both he and Shark are a lot alike, both do whatever they can to protect their siblings (Hart and Rio) and become quite vengeful and angry when both are in danger, as well as both seem to possess cool and distant personalities.

After Shark had sided with the Barians as Nash, Kite readily accepted that he was now his enemy and was resolved to fight him if he had to.[68] However, as of the final episode, they became friends and allies once again.

Quinton

Kite first met Quinton when he came to live within his father's facility in Heartland, and they become very close. Quinton thought of Kite and Hart like his brothers and became Kite's Dueling mentor. Chris eventually left Kite when he learned about Dr. Faker's betrayal and was filled with anger and hate towards Kite's family. Wanting an explanation why he left, Kite chased after him, only to have Quinton toss him aside and leaving him very hurt in the rain. In his thoughts, Kite reflected how a part on him wanted to follow Quinton that day.[6][9]

Five years later, Kite met Quinton again when he returned a comatose Hart and was very shocked to see him.[15] However, both regarded each other coldly and in anger because of what their families did to each other. During the WDC, Kite pursued Quinton, hoping to get answers on the Vetrix Family's goals.[10][34] They confronted each other with a Duel, where Kite learned what happened between their fathers and promised Quinton that he will deal with their fathers for him. Quinton was impressed to see how strong Kite became and entrusted him with saving Vetrix.[6][9] Although he despised Vetrix, Kite did try to honor Quinton's wishes in his Duel against Vetrix by Summoning Quinton's "Number 9: Dyson Sphere" so Vetrix could remember his son.[2]

After Vetrix had reformed, Quinton returned to Heartland and repaired his relationship with Kite, becoming friends once again.[59][60]

Mizar

Mizar is a Galaxy-Eyes user just like Kite, this created a rivalry between them as only one of them can be the true Galaxy-Eyes user. Their initial meeting was when Yuma was unconscious during the Duel against Mizar and Kite took his place in the Duel as Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon was calling out to "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon". The Duel was put to a stop as the overwhelming energy of "Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon" began to break the Barian's Sphere Field. Since then Mizar and Kite have shown respect for each others skills as well as desire to control the others "Galaxy-Eyes" and prove himself the Dragon master.[48] During their final Duel, Kite admits to Mizar to being the true Dragon master for believing in his dragon. Kite becomes the true Dragon master, but dies from his injuries and entrusts the "Number" to Mizar, believing him to make the right choice in the end. After their revival, the two became allies with Yuma in his fight to save the Astral World.

Number Hunting

"Number 10: Illumiknight" and "Number 20: Giga-Brilliant", two of the "Numbers" Kite had by the time he met Yuma.

Prior to his first Duel with Yuma, Kite had acquired eleven "Numbers", among them "Number 10: Illumiknight", "Number 20: Giga-Brilliant" and "Number 56: Gold Rat"[1]. Prior to the World Duel Carnival, he also acquired "Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction".[13] He also won a "Number" from Fortuno.[27]

Kite with "Number 9: Dyson Sphere".

During the tournament, he acquired at least two more "Numbers" from his opponents[29], before winning "Number 9: Dyson Sphere" from Quinton during his first match in the finals.[9] In his next match, he lost his "Numbers" to Vetrix.[35]

Sometime later, he acquired "Number 46: Dragluon" from Jinlon.[20]

After defeating Scritch alongside Quinton, he obtained "Number 2: Ninja Shadow Mosquito"[60], but his card turned out to be a fake and was destroyed.[66]

"Number 46: Dragluon", the Mythyrian "Number" Kite won.

During a Duel on the moon, he acquired "Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon".[24] This card and "Dragluon" resonated with Mizar's "Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon" and netted him "Number 100: Numeron Dragon". Though he won the Duel, he succumbed to the vacuum of space and passed those "Numbers" to Mizar.[71]

Deck

Kite plays a "Photon" Deck[4], focused on swarming the field with LIGHT-Attribute monsters, which he can then use to Summon his "Number" monsters and/or his ace card, "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon". He also uses the "Galaxy" archetype to summon the upgraded forms of "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon": "Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" and "Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon" easier. According to Mr. Heartland, Kite's Deck was created by him and Dr. Faker by using science from another dimension.[3]

Photon Deck

Monster Cards

Effect Monsters

Ritual Monsters

Spell Cards

Trap Cards

Duels

Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome
Duel Robot 54 Win (flashback)
Quinton 56 Lose (flashback)
Quinton 117 Not shown (flashback)
4 "Number" holders 17 (mentioned) Win (off-screen)
Number 56's holder 13 Win
Yuma Tsukumo 13-14 No result
Fortuno 18 Win (off-screen)
Reginald Kastle 22 Win
Astral/Yuma Tsukumo 23-24 DRAW
2 "Number" holders 31 Win
Quattro and Trey 42-43 Win (with Yuma Tsukumo)
Unknown Finalist 52 Win (Duel Coaster)
Dextra 53 No result (Duel Coaster)
Quinton 55-56 Win (Space Field)
Vetrix 63-64 Lose
Dr. Faker/Vector 69-71 Win (with Yuma Tsukumo and Reginald Kastle)
Yuma Tsukumo 72-73 Win
Fender's henchmen 75 Win (off-screen)
Mizar 83 No result (Duel taken over for Yuma Tsukumo)
Mizar 95-98 No result (Sargasso the Different Dimension Battlefield)
Jinlon 105-106 Win
Scritch 116-117 Win (with Quinton)
Mr. Heartland 122 No result (Duel taken over by Yuma Tsukumo)
Mizar 134-135 Win

Trivia

  • Kite has used every type of summoning introduced up to the ZEXAL series, except for Synchro Summoning due to it not being featured.
  • Kite is the first rival since Seto to use Ritual Monsters.
  • Kite is the only rival to have never been defeated by the protagonist of his series.

References

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 01313: "The Number Hunter, Part 1"
  2. ↑ a b c d e f g Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 06363: "The Hart of the Matter"
  3. ↑ a b c d e f g h Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 01414: "The Number Hunter, Part 2"
  4. ↑ a b c d e Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 05353: "Test Your Luck!"
  5. ↑ Calculated from "Main Character Comparison Sheet".
  6. ↑ a b c d e f Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 05555: "Portal of Doom"
  7. ↑ "Upcoming Info for ARC-V". YGOrganization.
  8. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V episode 100100: "A Warlike Welcome"
  9. ↑ a b c d e f g h Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 05656: "Cosmic Chaos"
  10. ↑ a b c d e f g Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 05050: "Party Panic"
  11. ↑ a b c Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 02424: "Hunting Down the Hunter, Part 2"
  12. ↑ a b c d e Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 02626: "Let the Duels Begin!"
  13. ↑ a b c d e f g Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 02222: "The Shark Hunter"
  14. ↑ a b c d Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 02323: "Hunting Down the Hunter, Part 1"
  15. ↑ a b c Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 04444: "Rock and a Hard Place"
  16. ↑ a b c d Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 05454: "Welcome to the Jungle"
  17. ↑ a b c d e Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 07070: "A Trio's Challenge: Part II"
  18. ↑ a b c d Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 07171: "A Trio's Challenge: Part III"
  19. ↑ a b c d Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 07575: "Attack of the Barians: Part 2"
  20. ↑ a b c Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 106106: "Put to the Test: Part 2"
  21. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL Rank 27: "Guide Us, Deck!!"
  22. ↑ a b c Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 04242: "A Dubious Duo"
  23. ↑ a b c d e f g Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 04343: "The Dragon Awakens"
  24. ↑ a b c Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 134134: "Dragon Strife, Part 1"
  25. ↑ a b c Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 04040: "About Hart"
  26. ↑ a b c Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 01717: "It's in the Cards, Part 1"
  27. ↑ a b c d Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 01818: "It's in the Cards, Part 2"
  28. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 02525: "Frozen in Time"
  29. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 03131: "Life is a Carnival: Part 1"
  30. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 03636: "Bad Developments: Part 2"
  31. ↑ a b c Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 04141: "Losing Hart"
  32. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 04444: "Rock and a Hard Place"
  33. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 05151: "Roller Duel"
  34. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 05252: "Roller Coaster Rampage!"
  35. ↑ a b c Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 06464: "Change of Hart"
  36. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 06565: "Sphere of Fear: Part 1"
  37. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 06767: "Sphere of Fear: Part 3"
  38. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 06868: "The Countdown Begins"
  39. ↑ a b c Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 06969: "A Trio's Challenge: Part 1"
  40. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 07272: "Kite's Plight: Part 1"
  41. ↑ a b c Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 07373: "Kite's Plight: Part 2"
  42. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 07474: "Attack of the Barians: Part 1"
  43. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 08282: "Sphere Cube Calamity: Part 1"
  44. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 08383: "Sphere Cube Calamity: Part 2"
  45. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 08484: "Playing Defense"
  46. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 09090: "You Give Love a Bot Name"
  47. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 09595: "The Search for Shadows"
  48. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 09696: "Shadows of Deception"
  49. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 09797: "Sinister Shadows"
  50. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 09898: "Shadows End"
  51. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 102102: "The Dark Mist Rises: Part 2"
  52. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 103103: "Barian Vengeance: Part 1"
  53. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 104104: "Barian Vengeance: Part 2"
  54. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 105105: "Put to the Test: Part 1"
  55. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 108108: "A Sea of Troubles: Part 1"
  56. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 110110: "A World of Chaos: Part 1"
  57. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 111111: "A World of Chaos: Part 2"
  58. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 128128: "Settling the Score, Part 2"
  59. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 116116: "Now or Never, Part 1"
  60. ↑ a b c Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 117117: "Now or Never, Part 2"
  61. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 118118: "Mission: Astral World, Part 1"
  62. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 119119: "Mission: Astral World, Part 2"
  63. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 120120: "Mission: Astral World, Part 3"
  64. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 121121: "Mission: Astral World, Part 4"
  65. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 122122: "Assimilation, Part 1"
  66. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 123123: "Assimilation, Part 2"
  67. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 124124: "Battle with the Barians"
  68. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 126126: "Farewell for a Friend"
  69. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 127127: "Settling the Score, Part 1"
  70. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 133133: "Vector the Victor"
  71. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 135135: "Dragon Strife, Part 2"
  72. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 140140: "A Thousand Ways to Lose"
  73. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 141141: "The Fate of Three Worlds"
  74. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 146146: "Forever ZEXAL"
  75. ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 01515: "Training Days, Part 1"

Notes

  1. ↑ a b This card is sent from his hand to his Deck via the effect of "Photon Veil" in episode 13.
  2. ↑ He Sets this card in episode 134, but it is banished by Mizar's "Tachyon Chaos Hole".
  3. ↑ This card is not present in Kite's original Deck, but is created with the bonds of him and his brother in episode 43.
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