Melissa Claire

Melissa Claire (メリッサ・クレール Mesmerism Kurēru), known as Melissa Trail in the Dub version, is a TV reporter appearing in the Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V anime. She is said to be the top reporter in the City. She is also the host of Tell Me Melissa.

Appearance
Melissa is dressed like a cowgirl. Her outfit consists of a white shirt that shows her midriff along with a yellow bow, a red vest, a cowboy hat, and yellow shorts. She uses a white microphone with a yellow top in her commentaries.

Etymology
Claire means "clear" in French. Her initials are "MC," which alludes to her jobs as a reporter and announcer.

Her dub surname, "Trail", references her job as a reporter, who is required to trail important events and people for news coverage.

Yūgo vs Duel Chaser 227
Melissa appeared when Yūgo was being chased by Duel Chaser 227, broadcasting the Duel to the enthusiastic crowd of City. She commentated on their Duel. She was shocked at Yūgo's victory against 227 and even more surprised when Yūgo and Yuzu cleared the barricades. Melissa muttered to herself that she needed to keep an eye on Yūgo. She then quickly realized that the cameras were still rolling and ended the broadcast.

Gongenzaka vs. Dennis
The next day, she also broadcasted the Duel between Dennis Macfield and Gongenzaka, surprised as she saw how Dennis used Pendulum and Xyz Summoning.

Friendship Cup
Melissa reappeared again at the eve of the Friendship Cup as the host of the event. Welcoming the audience with her speech, she introduced Jack Atlas, the current Duel King, and his opponent, Yūya Sakaki. After, she welcomed Jack, as he entered the Dueling arena with the Wheel of Fortune. Melissa explained the rule changes of the Duel, such as the use of an Action Field Magic Card in the Riding Duel, even though she never knew what an Action Field Magic was in the first place.