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Yuichirou Kanzaki serves as director of the United Sanctuary branch at the start of Cardfight!! Vanguard G. His past holds a critical encounter seven years prior to G Season 1, testing the GIRS prototype system against Ryuzu Myoujin. During this duel, Kanzaki witnessed Ryuzu physically manifest a unit through imagination alone, an event he perceived as a "miracle." This defeat forged his core belief that "weakness is a sin" and ignited his obsessive drive to recreate that phenomenon.
As branch director, Kanzaki spearheaded efforts to enhance cardfighters' imaginations, distributing five blank "Depend Cards" obtained via a mysterious letter. His aim was to awaken these cards and replicate Ryuzu's miracle. He debuted publicly in an exhibition match against ex-national champion Toyoyama, defeating him while scornfully dismissing Toyoyama's skills as unworthy of a champion. This victory cemented his reputation for demanding absolute victory and ruthlessly crushing perceived weakness.
Kanzaki later confronted Team TRY3 using a specialized GIRS system, asserting that true strength required shedding emotions and attachments—a lesson learned from his loss to Ryuzu. He clashed directly with Chrono Shindou, whose Gear Chronicle deck mirrored Ryuzu's, hoping Chrono would manifest the miracle he sought. Though Chrono initially failed, he ultimately summoned Chronojet Dragon physically during their duel, fulfilling Kanzaki's long-sought vision. This defeat prompted Kanzaki to resign as branch director, acknowledging his ideals had been surpassed.
Following his resignation, Kanzaki retreated to the mountains for intense training, carving stone statues of his ace units, Aurageyser Dragon and Aurageyser Doomed. During the Stride Gate arc, Chrono and Taiyou sought his knowledge on the Depend Cards. Kanzaki revealed that manifesting units demanded immense imagination and Stride Force, potentially at the cost of the user's life. He advised Taiyou to "listen to the cards' voices" when deck-building and warned Chrono about Ryuzu's plans to target branch facilities.
In the NEXT season, Kanzaki continued solitary training until visited by Team Striders, including Kazuma Shouji. Initially resistant, he agreed to train Kazuma after a food-based bribe. He tested Kazuma using new units—Supremacy Dragon, Claret Sword Dragon Revolt and Supremacy True Dragon, Claret Sword Helheim—signaling resolution of his earlier self-doubt. During this training, he resisted Noa Hoshizaki’s attempt to forcibly "Diffride" him using Star-vader, Chaos Breaker Dragon, repelling the possession through sheer willpower. Kouji Ibuki intervened to rescue him, with Kanzaki noting Ibuki’s continued secretive behavior.
Kanzaki appeared briefly in the Shinemon Arc during a tournament organized by Esuka Hibino. He maintained his disdain for weakness, declaring it a "crime" during his matches. He dueled Mark Whiting in a closely contested fight, ultimately winning while acknowledging Mark’s effort as commendable.
As branch director, Kanzaki spearheaded efforts to enhance cardfighters' imaginations, distributing five blank "Depend Cards" obtained via a mysterious letter. His aim was to awaken these cards and replicate Ryuzu's miracle. He debuted publicly in an exhibition match against ex-national champion Toyoyama, defeating him while scornfully dismissing Toyoyama's skills as unworthy of a champion. This victory cemented his reputation for demanding absolute victory and ruthlessly crushing perceived weakness.
Kanzaki later confronted Team TRY3 using a specialized GIRS system, asserting that true strength required shedding emotions and attachments—a lesson learned from his loss to Ryuzu. He clashed directly with Chrono Shindou, whose Gear Chronicle deck mirrored Ryuzu's, hoping Chrono would manifest the miracle he sought. Though Chrono initially failed, he ultimately summoned Chronojet Dragon physically during their duel, fulfilling Kanzaki's long-sought vision. This defeat prompted Kanzaki to resign as branch director, acknowledging his ideals had been surpassed.
Following his resignation, Kanzaki retreated to the mountains for intense training, carving stone statues of his ace units, Aurageyser Dragon and Aurageyser Doomed. During the Stride Gate arc, Chrono and Taiyou sought his knowledge on the Depend Cards. Kanzaki revealed that manifesting units demanded immense imagination and Stride Force, potentially at the cost of the user's life. He advised Taiyou to "listen to the cards' voices" when deck-building and warned Chrono about Ryuzu's plans to target branch facilities.
In the NEXT season, Kanzaki continued solitary training until visited by Team Striders, including Kazuma Shouji. Initially resistant, he agreed to train Kazuma after a food-based bribe. He tested Kazuma using new units—Supremacy Dragon, Claret Sword Dragon Revolt and Supremacy True Dragon, Claret Sword Helheim—signaling resolution of his earlier self-doubt. During this training, he resisted Noa Hoshizaki’s attempt to forcibly "Diffride" him using Star-vader, Chaos Breaker Dragon, repelling the possession through sheer willpower. Kouji Ibuki intervened to rescue him, with Kanzaki noting Ibuki’s continued secretive behavior.
Kanzaki appeared briefly in the Shinemon Arc during a tournament organized by Esuka Hibino. He maintained his disdain for weakness, declaring it a "crime" during his matches. He dueled Mark Whiting in a closely contested fight, ultimately winning while acknowledging Mark’s effort as commendable.