Jaden Yuki

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Jaden Yuki (Judai Yuki)
Appears in	Yu-Gi-Oh! (Duel Monsters) GX
Debut	Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Episode 1
Birthday	Unknown
Deck	Hero (first year), Neos (second year)
Sign	Unknown
Age	15 at debut; currently 17
Height	Unknown
Weight	Unknown
Blood type	Unknown
Favorite food	Fried prawn, mochi, tamagopan (egg-bread)
Least favorite food	None in particular
Status at debut	Student taking Duel Academy entrance exam
Relations	Unknown
Seiyū	KENN
Voice actor(s)	Matthew Charles

Jaden Yuki, known in Japan as Judai Yuki (遊城十代, Yūki Jūdai^?), is a fictional character and protagonist in the anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX in Japan) and the manga series of the same name. His name is meant to be a pun in Japanese, as "jūdai" is the word for "teenager."

Character

15-year old Jaden Yuki, intending to attend Duel Academy (Duel Academia), bumps into Yugi Mutou on his way to the school's entrance examinations at the beginning of the series. He is given a Winged Kuriboh card by the legendary duelist, but receives a low score on the exam's written component, and is therefore placed in Slifer Red (Osiris Red), the lowest ranked dormitory, alongside Syrus Truesdale (Sho Marufuji) and Chumley Huffington (Hayato Maeda), who become his new friends. Despite a lack of academic skill, Jaden is a very talented duelist and has good instincts. He was once granted entrance into Ra Yellow, but declined the offer as he preferred the "burning fiery spirit and hot passion of red."

As most of his leisure time is consumed by dueling, Jaden neither thinks much about nor has a great deal of time for a love life. He has not displayed obvious romantic affection for any character in the series; however, it is suspected by many fans that Alexis Rhodes (Asuka Tenjouin) harbors feelings for him (this is more true in the English version - in the original, while Asuka does show interest in Judai as a person, her attentions are far less of a romantic nature than in the dub). Blair Flannigan (Rei Saotome), who disguised herself as a boy to get closer to Zane Truesdale (Ryo Marufuji), also developed a crush on the young duelist.

The final scene of episode 2, "Welcome to Duel Academy," showing Jaden and Syrus Truesdale (Sho Marufuji) together. Jaden and Syrus have a strong friendship in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.

Jaden has made several enemies at his school, including Vellian Crowler (Cronos de Medici), whom Jaden defeated in his examination duel. Out of spite, Crowler tried to kick Jaden out of school on many different occasions before finally beginning to respect him. Despite his carefree attitude, Jaden is an accomplished duelist, as he defeated aforementioned Crowler during his examination duel, Chazz Princeton (Jun Manjoume) in a school-wide duel, and Bastion Misawa (Daichi Misawa) for the representative position. He is also responsible for the defeat of most of the Shadow Riders (Seven Stars), and goes on to pummel a slew of other opponents.

During the second year, Jaden ventured into Neo Space after being defeated in his second duel with Aster Phoenix (Ed Phoenix). There, he learned of the ongoing battle between the forces of darkness and light. With the help of the Neo-Spacians (Neo Spacians; ネオ・スペーシアン Neo Supēshan), Jaden adopts the role of the universe's defender wielding the "darkness of justice" against Sartorius (Takuma Saiou) and the Society of Light. The task of rescuing most of his converted friends from the organization's clutches also falls on him.

In episode 93, to prevent his evil side from activating the laser satellite, Sora, Sartorius entrusts Jaden with one of the keys to its control switch. The diviner's evil personality sends numerous duelists after the boy to win it back, but to no avail. He ultimately confronts Jaden himself in episode 102, demanding the key in exchange for Aster, from whom he had already regained the other key in battle. Jaden agrees, and although Aster is rescued shortly thereafter, both keys are put into the possession of Prince Ojin (Prince Orgene), who goes on to fire the satellite. Sora, however, is destroyed during the course of their duel. Sartorius is then defeated, the Light of Ruin purged from his body, and the universe saved from destruction.

Card list

During the first year, Jaden plays a Hero deck composed almost entirely of Elemental Heroes (abbreviated as "E・Hero" in the Japanese version), Spell and Trap cards that support them, as well as his "partner" Winged Kuriboh. Jaden is often referred to as "the duelist who can create miracles" because of his ability to make incredible turnabouts. The design of cards in the Elemental Hero series is of American comic book origin, while the design of cards in the Neo-Spacian series is of Japanese origin.

Jaden's strategy is based on the various Fusions that are created through combinations of the Elemental Hero cards. As the series progress, it is revealed that every Elemental Hero has a fusion of some sort with another, giving the card Polymerization premier importance in Jaden's deck. The majority of his other cards supplement his Elemental Hero monsters, such as the Field Spell, Skyscraper, and these cards have allowed Jaden to emerge victorious even in dire situations.

After his second duel with Aster, Jaden's entire deck is left blank to his eyes due to Sartorius' powers. With the inability to use his old Hero deck, Jaden received a new one that included some cards he created as a child for a KaibaCorp contest. Once his ability to see his older cards returned, he combined elements from both decks into a single deck, his Neos deck.

In episode 87, Jaden, under the guidance of Banner's (Daitokuji) disembodied spirit, retrieves the three Ojama cards that Chazz threw out over the ocean. He adds them to his deck, with the addition of some of their support cards, in hopes of returning him to his original self. Similarly, in episode 93, to remind Alexis of her former self, Atticus (Fubuki) and Chazz both give Jaden cards for his deck, The Swing of Fond Memories and Ojama Black.

Monster cards

Flame Wingman, Jaden's favorite card

Winged Kuriboh, Jaden's "partner"

• Elemental Hero Avian (Featherman)
• Elemental Hero Burstinatrix (Burst Lady)
• Elemental Hero Flame Wingman
• Winged Kuriboh
• Elemental Hero Clayman
• Elemental Hero Sparkman
• Elemental Hero Thunder Giant
• Winged Kuriboh LV10
• Elemental Hero Bladedge (Edgeman)
• Elemental Hero Bubbleman
• Dark Catapulter
• Wroughtweiler (Friendog)
• Elemental Hero Mudballman
• Elemental Hero Rampart Blaster (Rampart Gunner)
• Elemental Hero Tempest (Tempester)
• Elemental Hero Wildheart (Wildman)
• Hero Kid (Hero Kids)
• Elemental Hero Necroshade (Necro Darkman)
• Elemental Hero Wildedge (Wild Jaggyman)
• Elemental Hero Shining Flare Wingman
• Elemental Hero Neo Bubbleman (Bubbleman Neo)
• Elemental Hero Steam Healer
• Elemental Hero Mariner (Sailorman)
• Elemental Hero Electrum (Elixirer)
• Elemental Hero Clay Guardian (Clayguardman)
• Elemental Hero Wild Wingman
• Elemental Hero Necroid Shaman
• Chrysalis Dolphin (Cocoon Dolphina)
• Dandelion
• Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin
• Elemental Hero Neos
• Elemental Hero Aqua Neos
• Neo-Spacian Flare Scarab
• Neo-Spacian Air Hummingbird
• Elemental Hero Flare Neos
• Neo-Spacian Grand Mole (Groun Mole)
• Neo-Spacian Glow Moss
• Neo-Spacian Dark Panther (Black Panther)
• Elemental Hero Dark Neos (Black Neos)
• Rallis the Star Bird (Laris the Stargazing Bird)
• Card Gunner
• Ojama Yellow
• Ojama Green
• Ojama Black
• Ojama Knight
• Card Blocker
• Magic Striker
• Armor Breaker
• Elemental Hero Glow Neos
• Elemental Hero Grand Neos (Groun Neos)
• Elemental Hero Air Neos
• Cocoon Larva

Spell cards

• Polymerization (Fusion)
• Monster Reborn (Resurrection of the Dead)
• The Warrior Returning Alive
• Skyscraper
• Fusion Gate
• Kishido Spirit
• Transcendent Wings (Evolutionary Wings)
• Emergency Provisions
• Pot of Greed
• Bubble Shuffle
• Spark Blaster (Spark Gun)
• Mirage of Nightmare
• Monster Reincarnation (Reincarnation of the Dead)
• Clay Wrap
• Bubble Blaster (Bubble Shot)
• Fairy of the Spring
• Feather Shot
• De-Fusion (Fusion Release)
• Courageous Charge! (Life-Risking Charge!)
• Silent Doom (Silent Dead)
• Double Spell (Double Magic)
• Burst Return
• Cyclone Boomerang
• Hero Heart
• Bubble Illusion
• Special Hurricane
• Fusion Sage
• Wild Half
• Dark Factory of Mass Production
• Metamorphosis
• H - Heated Heart (H - Heat Heart)
• E - Emergency Call
• R - Righteous Justice (R - Right Justice)
• O - Over Soul (O - Oversoul)
• HERO Flash!!
• Fusion Recovery
• Mud Max
• Burst Impact
• The Flute of Summoning Kuriboh (Kuriboh Calling Flute)
• Miracle Fusion
• Sabatiel - The Philosopher's Stone (The Philosopher's Stone - Sabatiel)
• Spy Hero (Infiltration! Spy Hero)
• Battle Fusion
• Light Laser (Light Elaser)
• Burial from a Different Dimension
• Contact
• Neo Space
• Fake Hero
• Graceful Charity (Angel's Charity)
• Shallow Grave
• Common Soul (Soul Share - Common Soul)
• Spell Calling (Calling Magic)
• Climax Hour
• Element Sword
• Neos Energy
• Instant Fusion
• Power Charger
• Gift of the Martyr
• Battle By 2 (Battle X2)
• Damage-Off Zone
• Skyscraper 2 - Hero City
• Necro Illusion
• Quick Summon
• Good Hero
• Ojamandala
• Shield Attack
• Ojama Delta Hurricane!!
• Mystik Wok
• Neos Force
• The Swing of Fond Memories
• Hero Dice
• Double Fusion
• Reverse of Neos
• Hope of Fifth
• Combat Contact
• Cocoon Party
• Contact Soul
• Contact Out

Trap cards

• Draining Shield (Drain Shield)
• Hero Signal
• Mirror Gate (Dimensional Tunnel - Mirror Gate)
• A Hero Emerges
• Mirror Force (Holy Barrier -Mirror Force-)
• Negate Attack (Attack Nullification)
• Hero Barrier
• Solemn Judgment (Judgment of God)
• Feather Wind
• Hero Spirit (Hero Spirits)
• Super Junior Confrontation[!]
• Hero Ring (Hero Halo)
• Miracle Kids
• Cross Heart
• Insurance
• Edge Hammer
• Clay Charge
• Invincible Hero
• Staunch Defender
• Heroes Rule 1: Five Freedoms
• Soul Union
• Battle Fusion
• Final Fusion
• Elemental Burst
• Disgraceful Charity (Fallen Angel's Charity)
• Kid Guard (Kids Guard)
• Hero Call
• Elemental Mirage
• Secret Mission
• Feather Storm
• Over-Limit
• Hero Medal
• Emergency Evasion
• Change of Hero - Reflector Ray
• Hero Counterattack
• Cocoon Veil

Manga card list

An advertisement for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX manga that prominently features Judai (Jaden) - The image of the advertisement was edited by a third party to include English-language text

Judai (Jaden) with Yugi Muto on the cover of a V-Jump magazine - The manga series starring Judai as the main character is serialized in V-Jump in Japan

In the manga, Jaden played a deck similar to that of his anime counterpart as a child. While in the hospital for breaking one of his bones playing baseball, fellow patient Kouyou Hibiki gave the boy his own nature-themed Elemental Hero deck, and as a result of the meeting with Kouyou and his sister, Midori, Jaden was inspired to become a duelist. From the outset of the manga storyline, he is already a student of Duel Academy, with Kouyou's heroes standing by his side.

Monster cards

• Elemental Hero Bubbleman
• Elemental Hero Sparkman
• Elemental Hero Wildman
• Elemental Hero Ocean
• Elemental Hero Woodsman (Forestman)
• Elemental Hero Terra Firma (The Earth)
• Winged Kuriboh
• Elemental Hero Airman
• Winged Kuriboh LV10
• Elemental Hero Knospe
• Elemental Hero Blume
• Elemental Hero The Heat
• Elemental Hero Lady of Fire
• Elemental Hero Flame Blast
• Elemental Hero Voltic

Spell cards

• Polymerization
• Hero's Bond
• Evolutionary Wings
• Pot of Greed
• Premature Burial
• Blumenblatt
• De-Fusion
• Negate Attack
• Crystals of Flame
• Mystical Space Typhoon (Cyclone)
• Oil Drilling
• Hero Solidarity
• Voltic Spear

Trap cards

• Swamp of the Fallen
• Alternate Fusion (Another Fusion)
• Shield Strike
• Hero Barrier
• Hero Signal
• Spirits Fusion
• Earth Gravity
• Backdraft

Trivia

Anime

• The name of Elemental Hero Electrum is derived from the word "electrum." The card's original name, Elixirer, references the Elixir of Life. Both incarnations have ties to alchemy, thus Electrum aptly debuts in the battle against Amnael.

• The design of Elemental Hero Neos is based off Guyver. The Hero also shares the concept of fusing with other organisms to unlock hidden powers.

• Neo-Spacian Dark Panther is based off an enemy in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night that, like the Dark Panther in Jaden's deck, has the ability to assume a liquid form. It is also similar to the Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance boss creature, Shadow, which is a black shapeshifting mass that acquires different attacks with each of its different forms, one of which is a black panther.

• The design of Rallis the Star Bird is based off an illustration by Kaori Kimura (木村香央里 Kimura Kaori) submitted for a card illustration contest held earlier during the series. The card's proper original name, Laris, is derived from the name of Polaris, and also alludes to Lari, a suborder of birds.

• The original name of Light Laser, Light Elaser, is a pun on the words "eraser" and "laser."

• The artwork of Climax Hour features the Incredible Family from The Incredibles.

Manga

• The "Knospe" portion of the name of Elemental Hero Knospe is derived from the German word "knospe," meaning "bud."

• The "Blume" portion of the name of Elemental Hero Blume is derived from the name of Carl Ludwig Blume and the German word "blume," meaning "flower."

References

• 4Kids Yu-Gi-Oh! GX page
• TV Tokyo Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX page (Japanese)
• NASinc. (Japanese)