Zane Truesdale, known in Japan as Ryo Marufuji (丸藤亮, Marufuji Ryō?), is a fictional character in the anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX in Japan) and the manga series of the same name.
Character
17-year old Zane Truesdale is the stronger older brother of Syrus Truesdale (Sho Marufuji) who stays in the Obelisk Blue dormitory at Duel Academy (Duel Academia) along with Alexis Rhodes (Asuka Tenjouin) and Chazz Princeton (Jun Manjoume). Zane is highly respected, and a duel with him is reserved only for the elite. He is also close friends with Alexis and her brother, Atticus Rhodes (Fubuki Tenjouin). In the original version of the series, he is nicknamed "Kaiser Ryo" (カイザー亮 Kaizā Ryō).
Personality-wise, Zane is calm and collected, with a deep respect for his opponents and his own cards. He feels that the connection between a duelist and his opponent, as well as the duelist himself and his deck, make victory meaningful. In the English version, he is also somewhat more harsh than his Japanese counterpart.
When Syrus was younger, he almost used the card Power Bond without thinking during a duel. He was stopped by Zane who revealed that if he used it, he would have lost the duel at the end of his turn because of the card's drawback. Paying off Syrus' opponent to end the duel, Zane sealed the card, stating that his brother could only use it when he was truly ready. Syrus, believing himself to be a disgrace to his older brother, did not unseal the card until much later after his friend Jaden Yuki (Judai Yuki) faced off against Zane.
Zane was selected by Camula, the second member of the Shadow Riders (Seven Stars), as a victim of her shadow duel. Though he easily overpowered her, the vampire forced him into an intentional loss by offering his brother's soul as payment for her Illusion Gate card. As a result, he was turned into a doll for a short period of time, before Jaden managed to defeat Camula. He later faces Jaden in a rematch, choosing him as his opponent for his ceremonial graduation duel. The duel ends in a tie after Zane and Jaden use a variety of cards to raise their monsters' attack strengths to astronomical levels, but ended up taking damage equal to both monsters' attack points. Zane goes on to compete in Duel Pro League after his graduation.
Character
17-year old Zane Truesdale is the stronger older brother of Syrus Truesdale (Sho Marufuji) who stays in the Obelisk Blue dormitory at Duel Academy (Duel Academia) along with Alexis Rhodes (Asuka Tenjouin) and Chazz Princeton (Jun Manjoume). Zane is highly respected, and a duel with him is reserved only for the elite. He is also close friends with Alexis and her brother, Atticus Rhodes (Fubuki Tenjouin). In the original version of the series, he is nicknamed "Kaiser Ryo" (カイザー亮 Kaizā Ryō).
Personality-wise, Zane is calm and collected, with a deep respect for his opponents and his own cards. He feels that the connection between a duelist and his opponent, as well as the duelist himself and his deck, make victory meaningful. In the English version, he is also somewhat more harsh than his Japanese counterpart.
When Syrus was younger, he almost used the card Power Bond without thinking during a duel. He was stopped by Zane who revealed that if he used it, he would have lost the duel at the end of his turn because of the card's drawback. Paying off Syrus' opponent to end the duel, Zane sealed the card, stating that his brother could only use it when he was truly ready. Syrus, believing himself to be a disgrace to his older brother, did not unseal the card until much later after his friend Jaden Yuki (Judai Yuki) faced off against Zane.
Zane was selected by Camula, the second member of the Shadow Riders (Seven Stars), as a victim of her shadow duel. Though he easily overpowered her, the vampire forced him into an intentional loss by offering his brother's soul as payment for her Illusion Gate card. As a result, he was turned into a doll for a short period of time, before Jaden managed to defeat Camula. He later faces Jaden in a rematch, choosing him as his opponent for his ceremonial graduation duel. The duel ends in a tie after Zane and Jaden use a variety of cards to raise their monsters' attack strengths to astronomical levels, but ended up taking damage equal to both monsters' attack points. Zane goes on to compete in Duel Pro League after his graduation.
A fan favorite in the Pro League, he suffers his first true loss at the hands of Aster Phoenix (Ed Phoenix), who continuously tells him that his defeat is "predetermined by destiny." The duel that the two engage in marks the first time Zane takes damage from Power Bond. The battle takes its toll; from then on, Zane finds himself trapped perpetually in a losing streak. He is approached by Mr. Shroud (Monkey Saruyama), a promoter who offers him the chance to redeem himself, and although reluctant at first, Zane ultimately accepts.
Zane is soon pitted against Mad Dog (Inukai) in the "Underground Duel," a competition in front of a shady audience wherein both contestants are sealed inside a cage and forced to wear electrodes ("Shock-Amplifying Devices") that shock them each time Life Points are depleted. Zane again finds himself on the losing end, but realizes that his former philosophy of respecting the opponent above the desire to win is flawed. Frustrated and desperate, he resorts to cruelty and aggression and summons Chimeratech Overdragon, which practically destroys the dueling ring. As the smoke clears, Shroud is amazed (he calls Ryo a "monster" in the Japanese version). The next time Zane is seen, he proves his strength to the dueling world once more. He has donned a dark outfit, and is referred to by the public as "Hell Kaiser Ryo" (ヘルカイザー亮 Heru Kaizā Ryō) in the Japanese version.
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
In episode 83, Zane travels into the mountains after casting off his promoter to confront Sheppard (Samejima) in the dojo where he was brought up dueling, hoping to acquire the forbidden Cyber-Style Tails (サイバー流裏 Saibā Ryū Ura) deck that existed opposite of his own Cyber Dragon deck. Though Sheppard manages to keep Zane at bay with his Cyber Ogre and various methods of manipulating his opponent's monsters, he is defeated by his own Cyber Ogre 2 when Zane betrays his respect for Cyber End Dragon. Zane takes his prize, but Sheppard believes that he will regain the respect he once held for others during the Genex tournament, and thus gives him a medal that will allow him to participate.
Shortly thereafter, Atticus Rhodes duels Zane under the impression that his friend has fallen to the dark side, much like himself when he was taken in by the Shadow Riders, using the deck of Nightshroud (Darkness) to symbolize his belief that, just as he was able to break free from the darkness that had corrupted him, so too could Zane. Using his new deck, Zane easily dispatches his opponent, causing the dark power of Nightshroud to once again envelop Atticus as he loses faith in his friend's salvation. Zane, however, tells him upon his defeat that there is no darkness in his heart, and that his only wish is to achieve victory through unrelenting force and the accumulation of power. In turn, the monster that others perceive him to have become has merely been born of his inability to cope with failure.
In episode 95, Zane approaches Aster for a second duel, but Syrus intervenes and demands to be his opponent instead. Similar to his previous duel with Inukai, both players wear electrodes, subject to intense physical punishment (in the Japanese version, this competition is referred to as the "Hell Duel"). It becomes clear that, in his current mindset, Zane spares no one; he is cold, ruthless, and abusive, regardless of who his opponents are, and enjoys seeing others suffer. Despite Syrus' efforts to defeat his brother, Zane trounces him by returning his Cyberdark Dragon back to its three original fusion components. He then makes his exit, stating that if there is anything he respects at all anymore, it is only victory itself. He appears again in episode 102 following a brief run-in with the disguised Blair Flannigan (Rei Saotome), giving her his tournament medal as he is no longer interested in participating, and leaves Duel Academy island.
Spoilers end here.
Card list
During the first year, Zane plays a Cyber Dragon deck, representing yang, the active and bright force in the universe. After visiting Sheppard in the mountains during the second year, he took the Ura deck, representing the dark and passive yin, that was sealed away in his former teacher's dojo. He combined cards from both decks into a single deck, but continued to disrespect his Cyber Dragons, throwing away all related cards into his graveyard to strengthen his new servants, living mechanisms of torture known as the Cyberdarks (Cyber Darks; サイバー・ダーク Saibā Dāku). The design of cards in the Cyber Dragon and Cyberdark series has links to Chinese mythology.
Zane is soon pitted against Mad Dog (Inukai) in the "Underground Duel," a competition in front of a shady audience wherein both contestants are sealed inside a cage and forced to wear electrodes ("Shock-Amplifying Devices") that shock them each time Life Points are depleted. Zane again finds himself on the losing end, but realizes that his former philosophy of respecting the opponent above the desire to win is flawed. Frustrated and desperate, he resorts to cruelty and aggression and summons Chimeratech Overdragon, which practically destroys the dueling ring. As the smoke clears, Shroud is amazed (he calls Ryo a "monster" in the Japanese version). The next time Zane is seen, he proves his strength to the dueling world once more. He has donned a dark outfit, and is referred to by the public as "Hell Kaiser Ryo" (ヘルカイザー亮 Heru Kaizā Ryō) in the Japanese version.
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
In episode 83, Zane travels into the mountains after casting off his promoter to confront Sheppard (Samejima) in the dojo where he was brought up dueling, hoping to acquire the forbidden Cyber-Style Tails (サイバー流裏 Saibā Ryū Ura) deck that existed opposite of his own Cyber Dragon deck. Though Sheppard manages to keep Zane at bay with his Cyber Ogre and various methods of manipulating his opponent's monsters, he is defeated by his own Cyber Ogre 2 when Zane betrays his respect for Cyber End Dragon. Zane takes his prize, but Sheppard believes that he will regain the respect he once held for others during the Genex tournament, and thus gives him a medal that will allow him to participate.
Shortly thereafter, Atticus Rhodes duels Zane under the impression that his friend has fallen to the dark side, much like himself when he was taken in by the Shadow Riders, using the deck of Nightshroud (Darkness) to symbolize his belief that, just as he was able to break free from the darkness that had corrupted him, so too could Zane. Using his new deck, Zane easily dispatches his opponent, causing the dark power of Nightshroud to once again envelop Atticus as he loses faith in his friend's salvation. Zane, however, tells him upon his defeat that there is no darkness in his heart, and that his only wish is to achieve victory through unrelenting force and the accumulation of power. In turn, the monster that others perceive him to have become has merely been born of his inability to cope with failure.
In episode 95, Zane approaches Aster for a second duel, but Syrus intervenes and demands to be his opponent instead. Similar to his previous duel with Inukai, both players wear electrodes, subject to intense physical punishment (in the Japanese version, this competition is referred to as the "Hell Duel"). It becomes clear that, in his current mindset, Zane spares no one; he is cold, ruthless, and abusive, regardless of who his opponents are, and enjoys seeing others suffer. Despite Syrus' efforts to defeat his brother, Zane trounces him by returning his Cyberdark Dragon back to its three original fusion components. He then makes his exit, stating that if there is anything he respects at all anymore, it is only victory itself. He appears again in episode 102 following a brief run-in with the disguised Blair Flannigan (Rei Saotome), giving her his tournament medal as he is no longer interested in participating, and leaves Duel Academy island.
Spoilers end here.
Card list
During the first year, Zane plays a Cyber Dragon deck, representing yang, the active and bright force in the universe. After visiting Sheppard in the mountains during the second year, he took the Ura deck, representing the dark and passive yin, that was sealed away in his former teacher's dojo. He combined cards from both decks into a single deck, but continued to disrespect his Cyber Dragons, throwing away all related cards into his graveyard to strengthen his new servants, living mechanisms of torture known as the Cyberdarks (Cyber Darks; サイバー・ダーク Saibā Dāku). The design of cards in the Cyber Dragon and Cyberdark series has links to Chinese mythology.
Monster cards
Cyber Dragon
Cyber Twin Dragon
Cyber End Dragon
Cyber Laser Dragon
Cyber Barrier Dragon
Metallizing Parasite - Lunatite
Cyber Kirin (Cyber Giraffe)
Cyber Phoenix
Cyber Soldier of DarkWorld (Machine Soldier of Demon World)
Proto-Cyber Dragon
Heavy Mech Support Platform (Strong Supporter - Mecha Heavy Weapon)
Kaiser Glider
Chimeratech Overdragon (Chimeratech Over Dragon)
Cyberdark Horn
Cyberdark Edge
Cyberdark Keel
Cyberdark Dragon1
Hell Dragon
Bomber Dragon
Twin-Headed Thunder Dragon
Five-Headed Dragon (Five God Dragon)
Spell cards
Polymerization (Fusion)
De-Fusion (Fusion Release)
Power Bond
Photon Generator Unit
Different Dimension Capsule (Time Capsule)
Pot of Greed
Monster Reborn (Resurrection of the Dead)
Mystical Space Typhoon (Cyclone)
Card from a Different Dimension (Treasure from a Different Dimension)
Future Fusion
Machine Duplication (Machine Duplication Technique)
Time Fusion
Cybernetic Fusion Support
Limiter Removal
Battle Fusion
Trap Booster
Overload Fusion
Creature Swap (Forced Transfer)
Ruthless Obliteration
Megamorph (Giant Growth)
Quick Summon
Warp Beam
Instant Fusion
Trap cards
Attack Reflector Unit
Call of the Haunted (Call of the Living Dead)
Return Soul
Damage Polarizer (Damage Polarilyzer)
Rare Metalmorph (Rare Metal Conversion - Magic Reflect Armor)
Trap Jammer
Lost Pride
Power Wall
Fusion Guard
Samsara Dogma
