Serena

Serena (セレナ) is a character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V anime. She is the Fusion counterpart of Yuzu Hīragi (from the Standard Dimension), Ruri Kurosaki (from the Xyz Dimension), and Rin (from the Synchro Dimension). She works for Academia.

Appearance
Like Yūya and his three counterparts, Serena and Yuzu share the same eye shapes and similar hairstyles. She has green eyes and purple hair which is held back with a yellow ribbon into a single ponytail. She has three purple bangs, one on each side of her face and in the middle. In a similar manner to Yuzu, Serena has two blue, long bangs hanging from either side of her head. She wears a black, open-chest shirt and shorts, both tucked into her red skirt. Underneath her shirt she wears a maroon, turtle-neck shirt. Her skirt is held up by a brown belt, which is connected to a white ring and strapped over her right shoulder. Over her garments, Serena has an open, red jacket with a green and yellow star emblem on either sleeves. The jacket resembles the Slifer Red jacket worn by students in Academia. She wears brown boots with a buckle and a matching glove. She, too, is in the possession of a bracelet.

Personality
Serena is often trying to impress the Professor so she can join the war with the Xyz Dimension. She traveld to the Standard Dimension to eliminate the Xyz remnant in order to prove that she was ready and willing. Serena is also strong-willed and determined to get her way, even by being immoral. In a similar manner to Shun, she would attack random people of a certain characteristic (in this case Xyz users) to achieve her goal. While wanting respect, Serena is rude to others and often self-centered on her own goals and actions while ignoring others'.

Past
Three years prior to being introduced to the storyline, Serena was trying to escape Academia to join the war against the Xyz Dimension. She was being chased by facility members and was forced to battle them. During the Duel, Reiji Akaba intervened and help her escape. They continued to run to the harbor until Serena stopped and questioned Reiji, discovering that he wasn't from Academia. At this point, Reo Akaba appeared with several Obelisk Force members who proceeded to apprehend Serena. They carried her away while she kicked and yelled to try and free herself.

Present
Outside the room where Sora Shiun'in was being sedated, Serena was secretly listening to the struggling boy's shouts. She smiled upon hearing his claim of eradicating every Xyz user. She decided that would eradicate the Xyz remanding to prove her strength to the Professor. As Serena was leaving for the Standard Dimension, Barrett stated that he would go along with her. They watched Hokuto Shijima win his match and walked away, though spotted by Ayu Ayukawa. She proceeded to defeat Hokuto and turned him into a card. As she approached Yuu Sakaguri, Reiji Akaba intervened. Serena threatened to Duel Reiji if he were to get in her way but was stopped by Barrett. Barrett challenged Reiji to a Duel and lost while Serena spectated. Afterwards, Barrett teleported back to Academia while Serena continued her mission. As she started to leave, Reiji stopped her and offered her an alliance to defeat Reo. Serena rejected it and continued outside the Miami Championship and watched as the city was turned into a field for the remaining 16 competitors, commenting that the remaining Xyz remnant must before in there.

Serena wandered around in the Jungle Area when she saw Dennis Macfield using an Xyz monster and headed towards the Volcano Area. She arrived and challenged Dennis while Yuzu's Hīragi watched. She defeated Dennis when he was distracted by the arrival of the Obelisk Force members who were trying to capture her and Yuzu. However, they were saved by Hikage and Tsukikage and the Lancers.

Hikage and Tsukikage left them in the Iceberg Area where she was questioned by Yuzu. Serena proceeded to explain the Professor's ambitions and goals: To unite all the dimensions into one world. Yuzu claimed that the Academia invaders had hunted down the people of the Xyz Dimension as if it were a game, which Serena denied. Serena claimed that Academia's soldiers were prideful, and that the Xyz Duelists should also be prideful and should also be willing to accept defeat. Yuzu pointed out that the Xyz Duelists' families were affected too, and pointed out Shun and Ruri as an example, stating that Shun was fighting Academia to get her back. Yuzu's continued on to suggest that Serena confirm this and find Shun herself. Serena agreed and switched clothes with each other. They decided that Yuzu would distract the Obelisk Force members while Serena headed towards the Ancient Ruins Area to find Shun. The two agreed and parted ways.

Serena arrived at the Ancient Ruins Area to find Sora Dueling Shun. Sora proceeded to defeat Shun, who flew past Serena and down the steps, wounded. Serena helped Shun escape from Sora by using "Lunar Eclipse" to veil the Ancient Ruins Area in darkness. Serena and Shun fled into the Volcano Area where she once again received assistance from Hikage and Tsukikage. They continued to run until they were stopped by Obelisk Force members and were challenged to a Duel.