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{{About|the character|the Skill|""King of the Underworld""}}
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{{Redirect|Frank|character in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]|Frank (ARC-V)}}
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{{Infobox character
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| image                = Frank.png
| image                = King of the Underworld.jpg
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| ja_name             = フランク
| en_name             = King of the Netherworld
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| romaji_name          = Furanku
| ja_name             = 冥界の王
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| en_name             = Professor Frank
| romaji_name         = Meikai no Ō
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| anime_debut         = {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|14|ref}}
| it_name              = Re degli Inferi
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| appears_in_anime    = ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''
 
| gender              = Male
 
| gender              = Male
| anime_debut          = {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|62|ref}}
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| organization        =
| appears_in_anime    = ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''
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* [[Iliaster]]
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* [[Dueling Assassins]]
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| ja_voice            = {{Voice actors|ja|Toshihiko Seki}}
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| en_voice            = {{voice actors|en|Tom Wayland}}
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| anime_deck          = Psychoanalysis
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| tournament1          = [[Fortune Cup]]
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| result1              = Did not place
 
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The '''King of the Netherworld''' was the consequential ruler of what was known as the Netherworld in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' anime.
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'''Professor Frank''', simply known as '''The Professor''' in the dub, is one of [[Goodwin]]'s 5 [[Dueling Assassins]] placed in the Fortune Cup with the intent of exposing the [[Signers]], as well a member of [[Iliaster]].
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In the Japanese version, Professor Frank has a catchphrase "sa", which he says 3 times. "Sa" is used in Japanese to beckon somebody. In the dub, this is replaced by a constant usage of analogy and simile, both regular and homeric.
  
==Overview==
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==Biography==
At first, he was only mentioned briefly by the [[Dark Signers]]' leader, [[Roman Goodwin]] in his rematch against [[Yusei Fudo]]. Roman described him as the "Ultimate God", the one that was said to be the mightiest of them all, and that the Earthbound Immortals served him.
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His first match is unseen, but it is mentioned that he lost to [[Commander Koda]] on purpose, specifically so he could be in the consolation game. In the Duel, he hypnotizes Luna, then enters a trance that allows him access to the [[Duel Monsters Spirit World#Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|Duel Spirit dimension]] (specifically, the "[[Ancient Forest (anime)|Ancient Forest]]").  
  
According to [[Roman Goodwin|Roman]], it would appear if the four control towers for the original [[Ener-D]] Reactor were not [[activate]]d before sunset, as by then, the door to the Netherworld would be opened.
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His mere presence appears to be able to destroy the forest. As such, the forest's guardian, [[Ancient Fairy Dragon (character)|Ancient Fairy Dragon]], attempts to kill him to save its home; Luna ends the [[Duel]] in a [[DRAW]] to save him.
  
After [[Akiza Izinski|Akiza]] failed to seal the Lizard Tower before sundown, the Condor geoglyph then appeared in the sky toward the direction to where [[New Domino City]] was. After this, as the original [[Ener-D]] Reactor's light emanated from inside the [[B.A.D]] area crater, the King of the Netherworld emerged from it.  
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[[File:Frank versus Luna.jpg|thumb|left|Frank vs. Luna]]
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It was shown that he intended to be the ruler of the Spirit World by defeating Luna. He is also a bit self-centered, shown that he decided to keep the Spirit World to himself and will not share it with Goodwin and the other Iliaster members. It was also said by the professor himself that he has been spending his whole entire life looking for the Spirit World (all of that was only in the dub, however; he showed no treachery towards the other Iliaster members or desire to rule the Spirit World in the original version). He is also slightly insane as he laughed like a maniac, not noticing that Ancient Fairy Dragon tried to kill him.
  
At first, it took the form of a giant mass of dark slime, but then began to mutate and acquired another distinctive shape. While the King of the Netherworld started on its path toward the formed [[Nazca Lines|Nazca Line]], [[Kuribon (character)|Kuribon]] warned [[Luna]] that they must not let it reach the Condor geogylph.
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Following the Duel, Professor Frank succeeds in his mission, but it is unknown as to the state of his mind. Professor Frank also spilled some information about Goodwin's goals and the Signers to Luna during the Duel.
  
The [[Crimson Dragon]] also appeared and transported the [[Signers]], along with their companions, to the [[Stairway to the Dragon Star]], where [[Rex Goodwin]] himself was waiting. As he revealed his true identity as the final Dark Signer, with the Condor mark glowing upon his back, he explained that he must complete the ritual for the King of the Netherworld to gain its full power. Goodwin then proceeded to declare a [[Shadow Turbo Duel]], which would be held within the Condor geoglyph, as the ritual to welcome the Ruler of the Netherworld, one which ultimately required [[Signers]] to be sacrificed.
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==Abilities==
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He is capable of hypnotizing someone via his [[Trap Card]] "[[Light to the Depths]]", and even having his voice reach the Duel Monster Spirit world, much like how Leo has spoken to Luna various times despite not being there some of the times. He also was able to enter the Duel Monster Spirit world and pollute it.<ref name="ep18">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|18|ref}}</ref><ref name ="ep19">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|19|ref}}</ref>
  
After Rex Goodwin, [[Summon]]ed "[[Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca (anime)|Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca]]", the King spotted it and dispatched an army of smaller condors to [[attack]] [[Yusei Fudo|Yusei]], [[Jack Atlas|Jack]] and [[Crow Hogan|Crow]] (although in Signs of Doom Part 3, the King of the Netherworld managed to take out [[Jack]] on Goodwin's order). However, they were fought off by [[Ancient Fairy Dragon (character)|Ancient Fairy Dragon]] and [[Black Rose Dragon]], which could be summoned by [[Luna]] and [[Akiza Izinski|Akiza]], thanks to the geoglyph.
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==Deck==
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Frank plays a '''Psychoanalysis-themed Disruption Deck''' whose cards are based off various aspects of the [[wikipedia:Psychoanalysis|Eponymous School of Thought]] as seen with the cornerstone card, "[[Ido the Supreme Magical Force (anime)|Ido the Supreme Magical Force]]". These cards have various effects from [[reveal]]ing opponent's cards to [[effect damage]].
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{{Decklist
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|effect monsters=
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* [[Ido the Supreme Magical Force (anime)|Ido the Supreme Magical Force]]
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* [[Symmetry Rorschach]]
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|spells =
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* [[Immortal Homeostasis]]
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* [[Pot of Avarice (anime)|Pot of Avarice]]<ref group=Notes name=hand>This card can be seen in his [[hand]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 018|episode 18]] after he [[Tribute]]s "[[Symmetry Rorschach]]".</ref>
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* [[Spirit Contamination]]
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* [[Wave of Ill Intent]]
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|traps =
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* [[Gestalt Trap]]
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* [[Light to the Depths]]
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}}
  
After Yusei finally defeated Goodwin, the Crimson Dragon arrived, and used Yusei's "[[Majestic Star Dragon (anime)|Majestic Star Dragon]]" to gain physical form in order to attack the King. The Netherworld´s ruler attacked them with a massive beam, but Yusei and the Crimson Dragon pierced through and entered the King`s body. The moment that Yusei was inside of it, he saw the defeated Dark Signers along with Goodwin, who had returned to his old self, as well as his brother [[Roman Goodwin|Roman]].
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==Duels==
[[File:Ruler of the Underworld.jpg|thumb|left]]
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{| class="wikitable card-list"
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! scope="col" | Opponent(s)
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! scope="col" | Episode(s)
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! scope="col" | Outcome
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| [[Commander Koda]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 018|18]] || Lose (off-screen)
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| [[Luna]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 018|18]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 019|19]] || [[DRAW]]
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|-
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|}
  
As both brothers thanked Yusei, they informed him that the other Dark Signers would be revived. However, both brothers decided to remain. After they crossed over into the light, Yusei and the Crimson Dragon passed right through the King, which disappeared soon after as a golden ray of light emerged from its body, and vanquishing it.
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==References==
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==Trivia==
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==Notes==
* Upon reshaping itself into a detailed form, it strongly resembled "[[Life Stream Dragon (anime)|Life Stream Dragon]]".
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<references group=Notes />
  
 
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Latest revision as of 19:44, 25 April 2023

Professor Frank
Professor Frank
English name
  • Professor Frank
Japanese name
Japaneseフランク
RōmajiFuranku
Gender
  • Male
Organization
Tournament Position
Fortune Cup Did not place
Anime DeckPsychoanalysis
Anime debutYu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 01414: "Bloom of the Black Rose"
Appears in
Anime
English voice
Japanese voice
  • Toshihiko Seki
Frank, Professor

Professor Frank, simply known as The Professor in the dub, is one of Goodwin's 5 Dueling Assassins placed in the Fortune Cup with the intent of exposing the Signers, as well a member of Iliaster.

In the Japanese version, Professor Frank has a catchphrase "sa", which he says 3 times. "Sa" is used in Japanese to beckon somebody. In the dub, this is replaced by a constant usage of analogy and simile, both regular and homeric.

Biography[edit]

His first match is unseen, but it is mentioned that he lost to Commander Koda on purpose, specifically so he could be in the consolation game. In the Duel, he hypnotizes Luna, then enters a trance that allows him access to the Duel Spirit dimension (specifically, the "Ancient Forest").

His mere presence appears to be able to destroy the forest. As such, the forest's guardian, Ancient Fairy Dragon, attempts to kill him to save its home; Luna ends the Duel in a DRAW to save him.

Frank vs. Luna

It was shown that he intended to be the ruler of the Spirit World by defeating Luna. He is also a bit self-centered, shown that he decided to keep the Spirit World to himself and will not share it with Goodwin and the other Iliaster members. It was also said by the professor himself that he has been spending his whole entire life looking for the Spirit World (all of that was only in the dub, however; he showed no treachery towards the other Iliaster members or desire to rule the Spirit World in the original version). He is also slightly insane as he laughed like a maniac, not noticing that Ancient Fairy Dragon tried to kill him.

Following the Duel, Professor Frank succeeds in his mission, but it is unknown as to the state of his mind. Professor Frank also spilled some information about Goodwin's goals and the Signers to Luna during the Duel.

Abilities[edit]

He is capable of hypnotizing someone via his Trap Card "Light to the Depths", and even having his voice reach the Duel Monster Spirit world, much like how Leo has spoken to Luna various times despite not being there some of the times. He also was able to enter the Duel Monster Spirit world and pollute it.[1][2]

Deck[edit]

Frank plays a Psychoanalysis-themed Disruption Deck whose cards are based off various aspects of the Eponymous School of Thought as seen with the cornerstone card, "Ido the Supreme Magical Force". These cards have various effects from revealing opponent's cards to effect damage.

Duels[edit]

Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome
Commander Koda 18 Lose (off-screen)
Luna 18-19 DRAW

References[edit]

  1. Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 01818: "Return to the Spirit World, Part 1"
  2. Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 01919: "Return to the Spirit World, Part 2"

Notes[edit]

  1. This card can be seen in his hand in episode 18 after he Tributes "Symmetry Rorschach".