Yūya Sakaki (manga)


 * This is the manga version of Yūya Sakaki. For the anime character, see here.

Yūya Sakaki is the main protagonist with Yūto in the Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V manga. He is a mysterious Entertainment Duelist known as "Phantom" who the Leo Corporation is after. Reiji referred to him as "Destiny Factor" that holds their future.

Appearance
Like the original, Yūya's outfit consists of his trademark goggle, black choker around his neck, and his pendulum pendant while wearing white Maiami middle-school uniform with addition of hoodie with red shirt underneath, brown belt around his waist, and trousers.

History
Yūya, along with Yūto, whom he shares the same body with, is a mysterious Entertainment Duelist known as "Phantom". They were chased by Leo Corporation after he apparently hacked into LC's Solid Vision system. While on the run, they bumped into a crying boy near the harbour. When Yūto asked why he was crying, the boy told him that he didn't make it to watch the LC match as he wished to see a dragon monster from the Solid Vision system. Wanting to make the boy smile, Yūya decided to grant the boy's wish, much to Yūto's objection who reminded him that they were being chased. Yūya still did it anyway and switched place with Yūto, telling Yūto that they'll manage somehow and then summoned "Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon". Just as Yūto had worried, the summoning allowed LC to locate them, which earned Yūya a chide from Yūto as they continue their escape.

Non-canon
Yūya is shown facing Reiji Akaba in an Action Duel in the special manga chapter. He is 14 years old and aims to be a Pro Duelist. Yūya uses the same strategies as his anime counterpart, using his "Entermate" monsters to explore the field, like riding on "Entermate Silver Claw", for example. He is also able to perform Pendulum Summons in the manga, although how he got his Pendulum Monsters is not explained. Yūya keeps his anime counterpart's opinion regarding Action Duels: he believes that Duels are entertainment, and should be "happy, fun and silly".

Manga Deck
The Deck Yūya uses in the manga is currently unknown, only that it is capable of utilizing Pendulum Summoning.

In the special manga chapter, Yūya runs an "Entermate" Deck, like in the anime.