TV-Series
Description
Kazuma Shouji is a 16-year-old male student at Tokyo Metropolitan Harumi High School, born November 30th with blood type B. He possesses dark teal hair featuring a distinctive white streak and gray eyes that shift to gold during external possession. Shaped by a childhood marked by repeated Vanguard losses to his stepbrother Kazumi Onimaru, which resulted in his and his mother's expulsion from the Onimaru family, Kazuma became cold, brash, and prone to surrendering during challenges, his passion for the game extinguished.
Recruited by Chrono Shindou and Taiyou Asukawa for Team Striders, Kazuma initially displayed a defeatist attitude, forfeiting a match against Chrono despite holding a Heal Trigger. This tendency persisted into the U20 Tournament qualifiers, disappointing his teammates. A turning point came when gang members kidnapped Chrono. Forced into a disadvantageous fight to rescue him and spurred by Chrono's encouragement, Kazuma broke through his self-doubt, embracing perseverance.
His resolve deepened upon encountering Kazumi, now possessed by the interdimensional entity Shiranui. Learning Shiranui forcibly controlled his brother, Kazuma became determined to save him. Though initially defeated and disparaged by Shiranui for weakness and family history, this fueled his determination. During the U20 finals, he demonstrated newfound tenacity against Shiranui, surpassing expectations.
Later, Kazuma was targeted by the Apostles of Gyze as a suitable vessel for the Dragon Deity of Destruction. After losing a cardfight to the Apostle Dumjid, he was captured and imprisoned in the extradimensional Relics. Temporarily freed, his determination to protect Chrono during a fight against Chaos Breaker activated the Gyze symbol on his hand, designating him as a vessel. Following defeat, he was fully possessed by the Dragon Deity. During possession, Kazuma retained fragmented consciousness, calling out to Kazumi in a critical battle. Team TRY3's defeat of Gyze freed him, causing the symbol to fade. Post-liberation, he reunited with Kazumi and resumed normal activities, including providing academic assistance to Chrono.
His key relationships include a rivalry-turned-mutual respect with Chrono, whom he credits for his growth, and friendship with Luna Yumizuki after protecting her from gang members. His connection to Kazumi evolved from resentment to a protective drive, culminating in reconciliation after Gyze's defeat.
Kazuma fights using the Shadow Paladin clan, with Dragheart Luard as his avatar card. His deck underwent modifications after critical events, notably around "TURN 20," reflecting strategic evolution. His cardfighting record shows losses against Chrono, Am Chouno, and Louis, with wins against Luna and Kei.
Recruited by Chrono Shindou and Taiyou Asukawa for Team Striders, Kazuma initially displayed a defeatist attitude, forfeiting a match against Chrono despite holding a Heal Trigger. This tendency persisted into the U20 Tournament qualifiers, disappointing his teammates. A turning point came when gang members kidnapped Chrono. Forced into a disadvantageous fight to rescue him and spurred by Chrono's encouragement, Kazuma broke through his self-doubt, embracing perseverance.
His resolve deepened upon encountering Kazumi, now possessed by the interdimensional entity Shiranui. Learning Shiranui forcibly controlled his brother, Kazuma became determined to save him. Though initially defeated and disparaged by Shiranui for weakness and family history, this fueled his determination. During the U20 finals, he demonstrated newfound tenacity against Shiranui, surpassing expectations.
Later, Kazuma was targeted by the Apostles of Gyze as a suitable vessel for the Dragon Deity of Destruction. After losing a cardfight to the Apostle Dumjid, he was captured and imprisoned in the extradimensional Relics. Temporarily freed, his determination to protect Chrono during a fight against Chaos Breaker activated the Gyze symbol on his hand, designating him as a vessel. Following defeat, he was fully possessed by the Dragon Deity. During possession, Kazuma retained fragmented consciousness, calling out to Kazumi in a critical battle. Team TRY3's defeat of Gyze freed him, causing the symbol to fade. Post-liberation, he reunited with Kazumi and resumed normal activities, including providing academic assistance to Chrono.
His key relationships include a rivalry-turned-mutual respect with Chrono, whom he credits for his growth, and friendship with Luna Yumizuki after protecting her from gang members. His connection to Kazumi evolved from resentment to a protective drive, culminating in reconciliation after Gyze's defeat.
Kazuma fights using the Shadow Paladin clan, with Dragheart Luard as his avatar card. His deck underwent modifications after critical events, notably around "TURN 20," reflecting strategic evolution. His cardfighting record shows losses against Chrono, Am Chouno, and Louis, with wins against Luna and Kei.